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MAINTENANCE TIPS
HARD TO PUSH LATCHES
If the latches are hard to push, use a compressor or a compressed air duster to properly clean
the latches. Then, lubricate the latches (with a silicone based lubricant) with a forward/backward
movement. Dry lubricant with a dry cloth.
CLEAN
LUBRICATE
DRY
AIR
LUB
WET LADDER
If the ladder is wet or if there is water on the ladder, open the ladder to the maximum and, with a dry
cloth, absorb the water. It is recommended to let the ladder dry fully opened, on one side and then
on the other, with the ladder leaning against a wall.
DRY
LET DRY
TURN
OXIDIZED LADDER
If the ladder is oxidized (due to previous poor drying), there will be white residue on the stiles.
First, remove the spots with a dry cloth. Then, to ensure the ladder deploys and retracts correctly,
use a silicone based lubricant once the ladder is fully opened and dry it correctly. Wait a few minutes
and close the ladder. Never use a cleaner such at WD-40 – it will dry the internal mechanism
of your ladder.
CLEAN
LUBRICATE
EXTEND
WD-40
WD-40
PAINT OR OTHER SUBTANCES STICKING TO STILES
If paint residues were left on the ladder, they must be removed using a slightly abrasive sponge.
Do not use steel wool since it might damage the opening/closing mechanism. After all residues have
been removed from the stiles, apply a lubricant as indicated in above section “Oxidized ladder”.
CLEAN
LUBRICATE
STEEL WOOL
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