- 1). Assemble the drywall lift per the manufacturer's operating instructions. Tilt the rack of the lift to the side. Pull the two lower hooks away from the rack frame.
- 2). Place a pencil mark on the finished side of the Sheetrock for each stud that will sit behind the installed sheet. Extend each mark to create a line at each mark with a drywall square.
- 3). Set the piece of Sheetrock on the rack with the finished side of the sheet facing toward the rack. Adjust the rack until it sits parallel to the ceiling. Slide the drywall lift into position. Turn the winch wheel clockwise to raise the sheet to the ceiling. Lock the winch wheel in place.
- 4). Set up a stepladder below the drywall lift.
- 5). Run 1 1/2-inch drywall screws through the drywall and into the ceiling joists with a 10-to-12-inch spacing. Lower the drywall lift when the Sheetrock is secure. Move the lift to another location to ready it for installing another piece of Sheetrock.
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