4. operation
4.1.
Working Height.
4.1.1.
The ladder can be extended from a compact (fig.1) to either full length (fig.2) or any intermediate length (fig.3). See section 3 for max.
/ min. lengths.
4.2.
locking mechanism.
4.2.1.
the ladder locks every rung with two steel locking pins that automatically spring into place when the ladder is extended to the correct
position.
4.2.2.
each locking pin is connected to a locking lever to indicate the locking status.
4.2.3.
the locking levers drop down at an angle of 60 degrees or the sliding lock levers are at the ends of the rungs this means the locking
pins are engaged (fig.4). If this is not the case the locking pins are in the unlocked position. (fig.5).
4.3.
Before use
4.3.1.
check the ladder visually for damage.
4.3.2.
ensue the ladder is suitable for the job.
4.3.3.
carry out a risk assessment before using a ladder for work.
4.4.
opening the ladder
4.4.1.
The ladder is opened to its full length by placing it on a firm level surface. During opening, stabilize the ladder by placing one foot on
the lowest rung.
4.4.2.
open the ladder from the top by gripping the top rung with both hands. extend the top section fully. At the same time check that both
locking levers are in the locked position. (fig.4).
4.4.3.
continue opening section by section until the ladder is open to its full length (fig.2).
note!
check each locking lever is in the locked position.
4.5.
intermediate length
4.5.1.
The ladder is opened to an intermediate length by placing it on a firm level surface during opening stabilize the ladder with one foot.
At the same time check that both locking levers placed on the lowest rung (fig.6)
4.5.2.
leave some steps as a group that is not opened, grip the middle step with both hands. extend the section fully, then the next section
fig.1
fig.2
fig.4
fig.3
fig.5
fig.6
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