Equal Telescopic Aluminium Ladder Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Equal
Table of Contents
Equal Telescopic Aluminium Ladder
Introduction
The telescopic ladder, by its unique construction, extends from a compact
format (illustration 1) to, either full length (illustration 2) or any
intermediate length (illustration 3). The telescopic ladder must be handled,
cared for & maintained in accordance with the following instructions.
Locking Mechanism
The telescopic ladder locks at every step with two steel locking pins that
automatically spring into place when the ladder is opened (extended) Each
locking pin is connected to locking leaver (Illustration 4) that has 2
functions:
- To indicate that an opened ladder is securely locked, both locking handle buttons are near the ladder rails.
- When closing the ladder, the locking levers will release the locking mechanism automatically, as each section is lowered. There is a distance between each rung side locking handle buttons and joint plastic
Opening the ladder FULL LENGTH
To open the ladder to its full length proceed as follows:
- The ladder is opened to its full length by placing it on a firm level surface. During opening, stabilize the ladder with one foot placed on the lower step (Illustration 6)
- Open the ladder from the top by gripping the top step with both hands. Extend the top section fully and then extend the next section fully. At the same time check that both locking handle buttons (Illustration – AA7) is near the handle rails (Illustration 5). Ensure the ladder is reliably locked.
- Continue opening section by section until the ladder is opened to its full length (Illustration 2)
NOTE CHECK CAREFULLY THAT THE LOCKING LEAVERS WITH PULL RINGS ARE IN THE LOCKED POSITION
Opening the ladder INTERMEDIATE LENGTH
To open the telescopic ladder to any intermediate length proceed as follows:
- The ladder is opened to any intermediate length by placing it on a firm level surface. During opening stabilize the ladder with one foot placed on the lower step (Illustration 6)
- Open the ladder by extending the bottom section using both hands, grip the third step (counted from the bottom) and extend this section fully by opening upwards (Illustration 9)
- Thereafter, continue with a section at a time until the ladder is extended to the desired length.
- Check that both the locking handle button on each step near ladder rails, in relation to the step at each section (Illustration 5). Ensure the open ladder section is reliably locked.
Closing the ladder
To close the ladder please proceed as follows:
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Hold the ladder in an upright position. With one hand gripped firmly on one of the vertical tubes
(Illustration 11) -
With one hand, pull locking handle button (Illustration 11), one at a time, until the locking mechanism is released, then step by step. At the end the ladder is closed.
NOTE TO AVOID GETTING YOUR HANDS TRAPPED, DO NOT PUT THEM ON OR BETWEEN THE STEPS WHILE CLOSING THE LADDER.
Shortening the opened ladder
When shortening an already opened ladder, always close the ladder first (See
Closing the ladder ) and thereafter open the ladder to the desired length.
(See Opening the ladder intermediate length)
Cautions & Warnings
For safety reasons ladders, in general, shall be used with care & common scene. With regard to the telescopic ladder, we also want to point out the following
- The ladder is used at an angle of 75 degrees, in relation to the ground (Illustration 13)
- The ladder is built for a max weight load of 150kg (Illustration 14)
- The ladder must be used on a firm level surface.
- The upper rung MUST NOT be used as a foot step.
- The ladder must be used with a regular distance between the steps (Illustration 15)
- Avoid using the ladder in locations such as water-filled wells, as this may result in a malfunction due to dirt & water getting into the tubes.
- Avoid subjecting the ladder to knocks or rough treatment as damage to the tubes directly affects the telescopic function
- Always transport in the folded position so that the telescopic tubes are protected inside each other & cannot be damaged.
- The ladder must not be used hanging from the top rung.
- Do not open, close or use the ladder upside down.
- The ladder must not be used in a horizontal position, such as resting on a step or sawhorse. In an emergency situation the ladder can be used as a stretcher if extended to the maximum length of approx 2M.