GORILLA LADDERS GLMPXA-18C Multi Position Ladder Instruction Manual

GORILLA LADDERS GLMPXA-18C Multi Position Ladder Instruction Manual

OPERATING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS LADDER, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE STEPS, MAY RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATH.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PROPER SELECTION

• Select ladder of proper length to reach working height.
• IMPORTANT: Ladders are designed to support one person plus materials and tools per side on 2-man stepladder positions or only one person plus materials and tools on all other positions not more than the working load on the notice sign on this ladder.

INSPECTION

• Inspect upon receipt and before each use. Never climb a damaged, bent or broken ladder. All parts must be in good working order.
• Make sure all rivets, joints, nuts and bolts are tight; feet, steps, and rungs are secure; all hinges function properly.
• Keep ladder clean, free from grease, oil, mud, snow, wet paint and other slippery material. Keepyour shoes clean, leather soles should not be used.
• Never make temporary repairs of damaged or missing parts.
• Destroy ladder if broken, worn or if exposed to fire or chemical corrosion.

PROPER SET-UP

• DANGER! METAL CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY! Do not let ladders of any material come in contact with live electrical wires.
• Upon receipt lubricate all hinges with light machine oil or similar substance per manufacturer instructions and again at least once a year depending on use.
• Securely engage ladder hinges and rail locks before climbing. Proper operations of hinges is as follows:

1. To Lock Hinge: Palm button will engage to the locked position when the ladder is in the correct “use” position.
2. To Unlock Hinge: Press palm button to disengage hinge lock. Position ladder in the correct use position and the hinge lock will engage.
3. To Lock/Unlock Rail Locks: Turn rail locks one at a time as shown.

• NOTE: If there is pressure, hinge will be difficult to unlock. To relieve pressure, move half the ladder back & forth until hinge can be easily disengaged.
• Hinges will engage when in the correct use position. Verify raillocks are seated and no red is showing. Adjust all hinges before climbing or using ladder. Never release hinge locks or attempt to reposition hinges while working on the ladder.
• Place on firm level surface with a secure footing. Do not use on slippery surfaces. Do not place on boxes, unstable bases or scaffolds to gain additional height. Do not place in front of door opening toward ladder.
• Where possible, use second person to hold ladder.
• Set single or extension ladder at proper (75-1/2) degree angle by placing ladder base a distance equal to 1/4 total working length of ladder away from base of vertical support.
• When accessing elevated surfaces, erect ladder so that approximately 3 ft. extends above roof line or working surface: tie top at support points.

PROPER CLIMBING AND USE

• DO NOT USE LADDERS if you tire easily, or are subject to fainting spells, or are using medicine or alcohol or are physically impaired.
• To protect children, do not leave ladder set-up and unattended.
• Make sure all hinges and rail locks are securely locked before climbing. Check that top and bottom ends of ladder rails are firmly supported.
• CAUTION: A 2″ x 10″ construction grade lumber plank or better must be used in all approved horizontal positions where indicated.
• Face ladder when climbing up or down; keep body centered between side rails.
• Maintain a firm grip. Use both hands in climbing.
• Never climb a ladder from the side unless ladder is secured against side-wise motion, or climb from one ladder to another.
• Do not stand closer to the top than 3 ft. from the top. Never climb above the top support point.
• Do not use ladder in high winds or storms.
• Never pull the hinge release levers and operate hinges when standing on the ladder.
• Cover up hinges during messy work. Obstacles in hinge will destroy its function.
• Do not over reach; move ladder when needed.
• Do not “walk” or “jog” ladder when standing on it.
• Do not overload.
• Keep ladder close to work: avoid pushing or pulling off to the side of ladders.

PROPER CARE AND STORAGE

• Keep hinges free of foreign materials that could destroy its function.
• Store ladder in safe and dry place.
• Keep ladder clean and free of all foreign materials.
• Lubricate mechanism of hinges regularly

OVERVIEW

MPX ALUMINUM TELESCOPING MULTI-POSITION LADDER

There are two components to operate the ladder: adjustable hinges and rail locks. The adjustable hinges allow the ladder to be used in four different configurations shown below. The rail locks allow the outer sections to slide between different height adjustments of one-foot increments on either side of the ladder.

• EXTENSION
  

• TWIN EXTENSION STEPLADDER

• STAIRWAY

• 90 DEGREE

The ladder must only be used in the 90 degree position when one side of the ladder is one rung shorter than the other side. Only use ladder against a solid wall.

MUST ONLY BE USED WHEN BACK OF LADDER IS AGAINST A WALL AND THE LADDER IS ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE.

SPECIFICATIONS

| 14 ft| 18 ft| 22 ft
---|---|---|---
ExtensionTwin Stepladder Stairway90 DegreeTotal Positions| 5 3 3 2 13| 4 6 3 20| 9
510
4
28
Ladder Size| | |
ExtensionTwin Stepladder Stairway90 Degree| 6′ 10″ – 10′ 10″
3′ 5″ – 5′ 5″3′ 5″ – 5′ 5″4′ 5″ – 5′ 5″| 8′ 10″ – 14′ 10″4′ 5″ – 7′ 5″4′ 5″ – 7′ 5″5′ 5″ – 7′ 5″| 10′ 10″ – 18′ 10″5′ 5″ – 9′ 5″5′ 5″ – 9′ 5″6′ 5″ – 9′ 5″
Highest Standing Level| | |
Extension Twin Stepladder Stairway90 Degree| 3′ 10″ – 7′ a5″ 1125″ – 2′ 10″ 1125″ – 2′ 10″ 1′ 8.75″ – 2′ 7″| 5′ 10″ – 11′ 7″l’ 11″ – 4′ 9″l’ 11″ – 4′ 9″
2′ 7″ – 4′ 4″| 7′ 9″ – 15′ 6″
2′ 10″ – 6′ 8″2′ 10″ – 6′ 8″3′ 5.5″ – 6′ 3″
Max Reach| | |
| 14′ 3″| 18’1″| 22′
Duty Rating| | |
| Type IA
300 Lbs.| Type IA
300 Lbs.| Type IA 300 Lbs.

DANGER: FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS LADDER, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THE STEPS, MAY RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATH.

WARNING The use of fall protection equipment is ALWAYS recommended. Check applicable ANSI, OSHA, State, and Local codes for specific requirements.

LOCKING MECHANISMS

ADJUSTABLE HINGE OPERATION

The two adjustable hinges located at the top of the ladder allow the ladder to change from the storage position to the other configurations. The adjustable hinges will lock in 3 positions as shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5.

To Unlock
Push palm buttons to disengage hinge lock. (see Figure 1)

Figure 1 – Unlocked

To Lock
Position ladder in the correct “use” position or storage position to fully engage both hinges to the locked position. (see Figure 2)

Figure 2 – Locke

3 LOCKED POSITIONS

DANGER ALL LOCKING MECHANISMS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE USING LADDER.

DANGER DO NOT STAND ON LADDER WHEN ADJUSTING HINGE OR PUSHING IN THE PALM BUTTON.

NOTE: If there is any pressure on the hinge pins, the hinge will be difficult to unlock. To relieve pressure, move half of the ladder back and forth until hinge can be easily disengaged.

NOTE: Do not force the hinge with any tools. Permanent damage to the hinge mechanism can occur. Only light pressure is required to unlock when holes are properly aligned.

LOCKING MECHANISMS

RAIL LOCK OPERATION

The rail locks located on each side of the ladder lock the inner and outer sections and allow you to adjust the height of the ladder in one-foot increments. (see Figures 6 & 7 below)

To Unlock Rail Locks
Turn rail locks a 1/4 turn one at a time to the unlocked position.

Figure 6 – Unlocked

To Lock Rail Locks
Turn rail locks a 1/4 turn one at a time to the locked position.

NOTE: Unlock only one rail lock at a time while supporting the inner section. Do not adjust locks if anyone is on the ladder.

DANGER: ALL LOCKING MECHANISMS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE USING LADDER. THE RAIL LOCKS ARE FULLY LOCKED WHEN NO RED IS SHOWING.

DANGER: DO NOT STAND ON LADDER WHEN ADJUSTING RAIL LOCKS.

LADDER CONFIGURATIONS

EXTENSION LADDER

PROPER SET-UP AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

From the storage position (see Figure 8), unlock both adjustable hinges to disengage the locks as indicated in Figure 1. Pull the two sections of the ladder apart until both hinges snap into place and securely lock (see Figure 9). Push palm buttons again to disengage lock and rotate one-half of the ladder to its extension mode until hinges snap into place and securely lock (see Figure 10).

To increase ladder height, lay the ladder down flat on the ground so the rungs are facing up. Unlock the rail locks on one side of the ladder and extend the outer section to the desired length. Do not extend beyond the last locking position. Next, lock the rail locks.

If more height is desired, repeat the above process on the other side of the ladder. Visually make sure all rail locks are in the locked position and no red is showing.

To position ladder for use: flip ladder over. Lift the top of ladder up from the ground; hand over hand raise the ladder up and lean up against a wall. Make sure ladder is at approximately a 75 degree angle before use.

Reverse the process above to bring down the ladder.

DANGER: ALL LOCKING MECHANISMS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE LADDER.

DANGER: ONLY CLIMB THE FRONT OF THE LADDER IN THE EXTENSION MODE AS INDICATED IN FIGURE 10.

WARNING: DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR RAIL LOCKS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

WARNING: KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

TWIN STEPLADDER

PROPER SET-UP AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

From the storage position (see Figure 11), unlock both adjustable hinges to disengage the locks as indicated in FIgure 11. Pull the two sections of the ladder apart until both hinges snap into place and securely lock (see Figure 12).

To increase the height of the ladder, unlock the rail locks on one side of the ladder and tip the ladder to its side to allow the outer section to drop to your desired height (see Figure 13). When you are at your desired height, lock the rail locks.

Unlock the rail locks on the other side of the ladder and tip the ladder to its side to allow the outer section of the ladder to drop to the same height as the first side. When you are at your desired height, lock the rail locks.

The ladder is properly aligned when the ladder steps are level as shown in Figure 14.

Visually make sure the rail locks are in the locked position and no red is showing.

To return the ladder back to its lowest position, reverse the process above.

DANGER; ALL LOCKING MECHANISMS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE LADDER

WARNING : DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR RAIL LOCKS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

WARNING: KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

STAIRWAY

PROPER SET-UP AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 15 Figure 16

From the storage position (see Figure 15), unlock both adjustable hinges to disengage the locks as indicated in Figure 11. Pull the two sections of the ladder apart until both hinges snap into place and securely lock (see Figure 16).

To increase the height of the ladder, unlock the rail locks on one side of the ladder and tip the ladder to its side to allow the outer section to drop to your desired height (see Figure 17). When you are at your desired height, lock the rail locks.

Adjust the other side of the ladder accordingly to fit staircase.

The ladder is properly aligned when the ladder steps are level as show in Figure 18.

Visually make sure the rail locks are in the locked position and no red is showing.

To return the ladder back to its lowest position, reverse the process above.

DANGER: ALL LOCKING MECHANISMS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE LADDER.

WARNING: DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR RAIL LOCKS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

WARNING: KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

WARNING: NEVER USE THE LADDER IN STAIRWAY IF STEPS ARE NOT LEVEL. YOU CAN LOSE YOUR BALANCE.

90 DEGREE

PROPER SET-UP AND HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

The ladder must only be used in this position when one side of the ladder is one rung shorter than the other side. Only use ladder against a solid wall.

From the storage position (see Figure 19) , unlock both adjustable hinges to disengage the locks as indicated in Figure 1. Pull the two sections of the ladder apart until both hinges snap into place and securely lock (see Figure 20).

To increase the height of the ladder, unlock the rail locks on one side of the ladder and tip the ladder to its side to allow the outer section to drop to your desired height (see Figure 21). When you are at your desired height, lock the rail locks.

Unlock the rails locks on the first side of the ladder and tip the ladder to its side to allow the outer section of the ladder to drop so the height is one rung shorter than the first side. Lock rail locks.

Visually make sure the rail locks are in the locked position and no red is showing.

The ladder is properly aligned when one side of the ladder is one rung shorter than the other. (see Figure 22)

To return the ladder back to its lowest position, reverse the process above.

NOTE: MUST ONLY BE USED WHEN BACK OF LADDER IS AGAINST A WALL AND THE LADDER IS ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE.

DANGER: ALL LOCKING MECHANISMS MUST BE ENGAGED BEFORE USING DANGER THE LADDER.

WARNING KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT

WARNING NEVER USE THE LADDER IN 90 DEGREE IF LADDER IS NOT ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE

HOOK & BUCKET FEATURES

PROPER-USE

Prior to using the bucket and/or hook feature(s), read and follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions provided in this Operating & Safety Instructions Manual.

Inspect the bucket & hook features for gouges, cracks, and/or other defect(s) that may reduce the part integrity and ability to sustain load. Test the hook integrity on ground prior to use by firmly grasping and pulling on the hook feature to be used with an approximate 10lb force. If any issue(s) and/or concern(s) are identified Do NOT use the hook feature.

The ladder user’s focus and attention while climbing up and/or down the ladder shall be on making a safe ascent or descent and NOT on transporting object(s) up and down the ladder. Small objects such as hammers, pliers, measuring tapes, nails, paint brushes, and similar items shall be carried in pouches, holsters, or belt loops. Once the ladder user has arrived at the desired height, object(s) secured to their person may now be secured to the ladder using the bucket and/or hook features. The bucket and hook feature(s) provide increased accessibility for repeat use object(s).

A heavy object is any object that the ladder user finds difficult to safely carry while climbing ladder and maintaining a good center of gravity over the ladder with smooth hand and feet transitions from one point of contact with the ladder to the next point of contact with the ladder. If a heavy object is to be moved to a different level using a ladder it shall be lifted or lowered using a hand line.

Safety Warning Note: Carrying object(s) and/or load(s) while climbing up and/or down a ladder reduces points of contact with the ladder, reducing points of contact with the ladder increases the user risk for fall, which may result in damage, injury, and/or death. Maximize points of contact with the ladder to reduce fall risk.

WARNING DO NOT CARRY OBJECT(S) AND/OR LOAD(S) THAT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BALANCE AND FALLING. LOSS OF BALANCE AND FALLING MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.

WARNING DO NOT EXCEED 10 LB LOAD ON EACH HOOK FEATURE; IF MORE THAN 1 HOOK FEATURE IS TO BE USED, ALTERNATE LOADING SIDE. OVERLOADING AND/OR UNBALANCED LOADING MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.

WARNING DO NOT EXCEED 25 LB BUCKET LOAD. OVERLOADING AND/OR UNBALANCED LOADING MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.

WARNING DO NOT MAKE LADDER MOVEMENTS AND/OR ADJUSTMENTS WITH OBJECT(S) OR LOAD(S) ON LADDER. MOVEMENTS AND/OR ADJUSTMENTS MAY CAUSE OBJECT(S) TO FALL RESULTING IN DAMAGE, INJURY, AND/OR DEATH.

LADDER ACCESSORIES

RAIL BRACKETS

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Gorilla Ladders® rail brackets allow the multi-position ladder to be used as two scaffold bases.

REMOVABLE BUCKET

Gorilla Ladders® Removable Project Bucket gives you a huge, accessible work area that’s perfect for paint cans, tools, hardware, and everything else you’ll need to keep handy while working – and it stores conveniently out of the way when your project is complete.

Ensure bucket is securely attached onto the rungs before use.

To order, please visit us at www.gorillamade.com or contact our customer service at 1-800-867-6763.

Maintenance

To ensure smooth operation, lubricate the mechanical hinges and rail locks with light lubricant every six months and prior to long term storage. This should be performed more often as use dictates, and under extreme weather conditions. (The recommended lubricant is a 10 to 20 weight light machine oil, such as 3-in-ONE® lubricating oil.) Always store the ladder in a dry location.

Keep rails clean so that the inner ladder will slide easily.

Keep hinge mechanism free of dirt, salt spray, paint, or other contaminants that could prevent proper operation.

Replace ladder feet as required to ensure safety.

To order, visit us at www.gorillamade.com or call 1-800-867-6763.

Check all components to be sure they operate correctly.

For additional resources and safety videos, please visit us at www.gorillamade.com

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Gorilla Ladders® are warranted against defects in workmanship or materials, under normal use, to the original owner for the useful life of the product. Gorilla Ladders will, at its option or discretion replace or refund the purchase price paid, any unit subject to this Limited Lifetime Warranty during the warranty period. Under all circumstances, Gorilla Ladders’ maximum liability under this Lifetime Limited Warranty will be limited to the purchase paid price.”

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

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