POLE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Schedule:
Keep the pole as clean as possible at all times. Wiping the pole hose after
each use will reduce the amount of dirt entering the pole. A wipe with a
cloth as you are coiling the hose away is sufficient.
Hose the pole down once a week or after working in gritty or sandy envi-
ronments. To do this, either hose up from the base of the pole with all
clamps open or undo clamp bolts until loose and slide sections apart to
clean between the sections.
Servicing Schedule:
In addition to the above schedule we recommend fully taking apart the
pole at least every 2 months to clean and service. Undoing the clamps
bolts and removing the lever set, then using a widget fully hold open
the clamp jaws—this will allow the sections to slide apart.
Whilst apart, clean and dry all sections and check and replace, if needed,
the stop
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indicator tape and the wrap of tape at the base of each section.
Failure to replace missing or worn joint indicator tape will accelerate
wear and invalidate any warranty on the pole.
Additionally, a spray of dry
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film PTFE spray over the overlap area will im-
prove the life of the pole. DO NOT USE OIL
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BASED LUBRICANTS SUCH AS
WD
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40 or GT
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85
The clamps are fitted with Delrin shims between the lever cam and the
clamp body. The shims are designed to take most of the wear during
use. Check these periodically for wear and replace when needed.
WARRANTY
All of our telescopic poles are covered for 12 months against any manufacturing defects.
Should such a defect be found then the pole will need to be returned to base for workshop
assessment and if found faulty the item will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of
Gardiner Pole Systems Ltd. A returns number (RN) will need to be issued prior to return of
the item. If goods are received without a returns number, no action will be taken and the
goods will be kept in storage for three months before being disposed of. All goods must be
adequately packaged. Carriage will be refunded if fault is deemed to fall within our guaran-
tee. We can arrange collection of bulky items but this will be charged to you until reason
for fault is established. We shall not be liable in any way for consequential damage or loss
or injury.
Any modifications or adaptations or fitting of non
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approved accessories (brushes, flow de-
vices etc) render the above guarantee null and void. This warranty does not cover
‘
wear &
tear
’,
glued items or serviceable items such as joint
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indicator tape, end caps or lever shims.
This warranty will only be valid if the pole has been regularly maintained in line with the
instructions contained within this user guide. Poles that are used outside of normal oper-
ating parameters will not be covered under warranty.
