Suggested
User Height
200mm min
600mm
460mm
130mm gravel
under Socket
and 50mm up
the sides
Lip just above
ground level
1890mm
1840mm
1790mm
1740mm
1700mm
Fig.1
FOLDAWAY ROTARY HOISTS
FOLDAWAY 45 & 51
Your Austral FoldAway Rotary Hoist is designed to last a long time. It is important to follow these instructions to ensure you will
enjoy the benefits of a properly installed Rotary. Incorrect installation could damage your Rotary and/or void your Guarantee.
Contact your State Distributor (details below) if your Austral Rotary Hoist does not function correctly or you require spare parts.
Your Accessory Pack will include:
1 x 8mm x 150mm Galvanized Pin
1 x Handle Grip – Black
1 x Ground Socket Cap
1 x Handle Shaft – Black
4 x Small black end Caps (for FA45 only)
1 x Handle Back Cover – Black
4 x Large black end Caps
Installation Instructions
1. Site
(a) Select a suitable site that allows a minimum of 500mm clearance from the end of
each clothesline Arm. This will allow washing to move freely.
(b) Dig a hole 600mm deep and 200mm in diameter. Backfill the hole with drainage
gravel or stones so the Ground Socket’s top lip sits just above ground level (Fig.1).
2. Height Setting
Note: If installing on sloping ground please carefully consider the height setting, giving
thought to the upward pitch of the clothesline Arms, the user’s height and whether the
user is likely to stand in one location (ie a path) when hanging washing or move around.
(a)
Slide the pre-corded Head Section into the top of the Column, allowing the black plastic Cross (that bolts to the 4 Arms) to
slide down over the Column as far as possible. Stand the Column and Head Section upright and slowly rotate the Head
Section, the locking mechanism will align and the Head Section will drop a short distance. Keep rotating and it will drop a
second time.
(b)
The Ground Socket has a series of partially hollowed round holes up the side that correspond to different height settings
(Fig. 1). Slide the Column into the Ground Socket and stand it upright in the hole that has been dug, ensure the lip of the
Socket sits just above ground level.
(c)
To raise the Head Section, first remove the Line Retainer (length of Cord with a black plastic hook) that loops around the
Arms holding it together, keep the Line Retainer for later use. Remove any wrapping. Carefully open the Arms part way
and check lines are not caught or twisted (Fig.2). In particular ensure outer lines are not looped around the tips of the
Arms. Push Arms upwards until the Cross meets the black plastic Bush and flip the Latch down to secure them together
(Fig. 3 and 4). Note: If it is very difficult pushing the Cross toward the Bush/Latch then re-check all lines to ensure they are
not wrapped around the end of an Arm. Fit Caps to the end of tubular steel Arms and Stays (FA45 only).
(d)
With the Arms raised and hoist wound fully down, give consideration to the users head height and select an appropriate set
of height holes on the Ground Socket (note: hoist can be wound up 270mm from its lowest position. Also, the Arms pitch
up making outer lines higher from the ground). Collapse the Head Section, secure the Arms with the Line Retainer and
remove the Column from the Socket. Place the galvanised metal Pin into one of the selected height holes on the Socket,
use a hammer to punch the Pin through the hole. Remove the Pin and repeat for the hole on the other side of the Socket.
The Pin sets the height for the hoist as well as locking the Column in place.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3