5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR THE
TRANSFORMA LADDER SYSTEM
PART ONE
Description - Transforma Ladder System
A.
The Transforma ladder is a multi-purpose ladder system combining three core components.
One inner ladder unit with two outer ladder units which slide and lock over the inner ladder
unit.
1.
The inner ladder has a central locking hinge that allows the Transforma Ladder to be set up in
a
variety of ways, namely:
a.
A-frame Position
b.
Extension Position
c.
Step Level Position
d.
Scaffolding Trestle Position
SAFETY PRECAUTION: ONLY USE THE TRANFORMA 24 120KG LADDER IN THE
A-FRAME AND SCAFFOLDING TRESTLE CONFIGURATIONS WITH THE SPREADER
INSTALLED TO BRACE THE LADDER. REFER TO PAGE 15.
2.
Locking assemblies on the two outer ladder units allow the telescoping and height adjustment
of the outer ladder sections up and down the inner ladder unit. This mechanism locks into
the rungs of the inner ladder unit, allowing adjustment at both ends of the ladder.
B.
A table of the working heights for the Transforma 24 & 35 models is as follows:
C.
High grade aluminium is used to make the inner and outer ladder side rails.
1
Both the inner ladder and the outer ladder units use slip-resistant aluminium.
2.
Both the inner ladder and the outer ladder units are finished with a slip-resistant footing.
Transforma 24
1.39m
(4ft 6 2/3 inch)
1.38m to 2.30m
(4ft 4 1/4 inch to 7ft 6 1/2 inch)
2.69m to 4.51m
(8ft 10 inch to 14ft 10 inch)
1.70m
(5ft 9 1/4 inch)
1.70m to 2.92m
(5ft 6 3/4 inch to 9ft 6 4/5 inch)
2.04m to 4.62m
(6ft 8 1/3 inch to 15ft 2 inch)
Transforma 35
Configuration
A-Frame
Extension
Storage
Height