File: ALC – LGL15144 – Operating Instructions – V15.1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General:
1. Do not force the hinges in or out using any tools. You may
cause permanent damage to the hinge mechanism.
2. If there is pressure on the hinge lock pins, they may not
open properly. Relieve the pressure by moving one half of
the ladder back and forth until the hinge locks move with
minimal force.
3. Make sure each Rock Lock is fully engaged into the
appropriate rung tube before climbing on the ladder. Failure
to do so may result in injury.
4. For your safety, set up your ladder so the rungs are always
level from front to back and from side to side.
5. Keep clothing and body parts out of all moving
mechanisms, including the Hinge Locks and Rock Locks to
avoid pinching.
6. Keep clothing and body parts away from rungs when
telescoping the outer ladder over the inner ladder.
7. Use caution when using the ladder around electricity.
Ensure that the ladder does not come in contact with
electrical circuits or currents.
8. The Conquest has an OSHA and ANSI Type IA duty rating
of 300 pounds.
9. Do not stand above the third rung from top.
10. Little Giant Ladder Systems assumes no liability for
damage or injury that may result from failing to follow all
instructions correctly.
11. Keep all ladder rungs, ladder feet, work platforms, and
other standing and gripping surfaces clean and free from
foreign materials.
12. Do not lean too far over the side of the ladder and keep
both feet on the rungs at all times; as a rule of thumb, keep
your navel between the rails.
13. Inspect feet for wear; replace them when necessary.
14. Read all labels on the ladder before use. A-Frame and
Staircase Ladder Safety Tips:
1. Ensure that the Hinge Locks and Rock Locks are securely
engaged before climbing your ladder.
2. Make each of your ladder’s four feet are solidly planted
before climbing.
3. When using your ladder on a stair case, ensure that the
rungs are level and that each foot is on a solid, secure
surface.
Extension Ladder Safety Tips
:
1. Do not allow the full weight of the ladder to fall on the
hinges as the ladder folds from the extension to the A-frame
position.
2. Flared base must be placed at the bottom of the ladder in
the extension position.
3. When releasing the Rock Locks, make sure you support
the inner ladder assembly with one hand to prevent it from
sliding down rapidly. Failure to do so may result injury.
4. Use the proper angle for the extension ladder position.
The distance from the base of the ladder to the bottom of
the support wall should be one-fourth the working height of
the extension ladder (minimum distance between ladder
and support wall must be 3 feet).
5. Fully engage the Hinge Locks before use, failure to do so
may result in injury.
6. When using your Conquest as a tall extension ladder,
stake the feet to the ground and tie down the top for extra
security. Extend the ladder at least 3 feet above a supporting
roof or eve.
Scaffolding Safety Tips
:
1. Do not use outer or inner sections of the ladder as a
separate stepladder.
2. Be sure to set the two outer ladder assemblies with the
rungs facing out with the trestle brackets properly engaged.
3. When the scaffolding plank is above the third rung (three
feet high), it may be used as a work bench, but not as a
standing platform.
4. ANSI rules state that the scaffolding plank should not be
used as a standing platform at heights greater than three
times the minimum width of the base section.
5. The scaffolding system has a one-man, 250-pound rating.
6. Only one person should be on the scaffold plank at a time.
Work Platform Safety Tips
:
1. If you purchased a Work Platform for your Conquest, you
can use it as an additional tool tray or as a standing platform.
2. Do not use the Work Platform as a standing platform
above the third rung from the top, in either A-frame and
extension configurations.
3. Make certain the Work Platform is secure on the rung
before standing on it
.
