Clarke SL-2C User manual

This product conforms with regulation EN131
USER INSTRUCTIONS
GC0119 - ISS-2
COMBINATION LADDER & PLATFORM
MODEL NO: SL-2C
PART NO: 3500800

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
SPECIFICATION
ITEMS IN THE PACK
• 2 x ladder uprights
• 2 x stabiliser bars
• 4 x bolts/nuts/washers
• 4 x plastic end caps
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• 2 x bracing pieces
Extended straight ladder height 2.7 m
A-frame ladder height 1.4 m
Working platform heights 0.4 m / 0.7 m / 1 m
Stabiliser Width 710 mm
Max Working Load 150 kg
Weight 15.5 kg

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SAFETY SYMBOLS (TO BSEN131)

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LADDER SAFETY
• DON’T exceed the maximum load stated in the specification.
• DON’T use a ladder if you are not fit enough or suffer from giddiness or
are not confident with heights.
• DON’T stand on the top three rungs (or those marked accordingly) with
the unit extended.
• DON’T overreach. The user should keep their belt buckle (navel) inside
the stiles and both feet on the same rung throughout the task. Move the
ladder and re-secure it whenever necessary.
• DON’T use the ladder if the plastic feet are missing.
• DON’T carry heavy items or long lengths of material up a ladder.
• DON’T use a ladder in strong winds or near any power lines.
• DON’T allow any child under 16 to use a ladder.
• DON’T step off a ladder at a high level.
• DON’T use the ladder outside in adverse weather conditions.
• DON’T spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks (tiredness
is a risk).
• DO extend the ladder above the landing point wherever possible.
• DO remember that the safest angle of use comes when every 1
measure out from the wall is matched by 4 measures up it. Remember
the rule: ‘ONE OUT FOR FOUR UP’.
• DO try to keep both hands free to hold the ladder as much as possible
while you are climbing or descending - if you need to carry any tools,
use a shoulder bag, belt holster or belt hooks.
• DO hold onto the ladder with one hand while you work. Special trays are
available which fit between the stiles to take paint pots, tools etc.
• DO make sure an adjacent door is locked, blocked or guarded by
someone if you are up a ladder in front of it.
• DO keep a secure grip on the ladder when ascending and descending.
• DO wear suitable slip resistant footwear when climbing a ladder.
• DO avoid work that imposes a sideways loading, such as side-on drilling
through solid materials (e.g. brick or concrete).
• Do check that the latches are correctly engaged.

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ASSEMBLY
The stabiliser bars are supplied not
attached and must be fitted before
using the ladder in any way. Rest
them in the notches in the ends of
the ladder sections and bolt it in
position using a 10 mm wrench.
• Ensure they are fitted the right
way up.
• Take care not to overtighten
and distort the metal section.
Clip the plastic end caps into place.
INSPECTION BEFORE USE
1. Visually check that no components are damaged and the ladder is safe to
use at the start of each working day;
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• No parts missing, bent or loose
• No sharp edges or dents
• All plastic fittings are present.
2. Remove any foreign material from the ladder/platform, such as wet paint,
mud, oil or snow.
3. Before using a ladder or platform at work, a risk assessment should be
carried out respecting the legislation in the country of use.
CONFIGURATION AND POSITIONING
The ladder/platform can be used in one of the configurations shown in Fig 2.
• Extension ladder
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• Step ladder (A-frame)
• Stairwell platform

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1. When positioning the ladder/
platform take into account risk of
collision with the ladder e.g. from
pedestrians, vehicles or doors.
Secure adjacent doors (not fire
exits) and windows where
possible.
2. Identify any electrical risks in the
work area, such as overhead
cables or other exposed electrical
equipment.
3. Always place the base of the
ladder/platform on an even, level
surface.
4. Ladders should not be positioned
on slippery surfaces (such as ice,
shiny surfaces or significantly
contaminated solid surfaces). If in
doubt, additional effective
measures should be taken to
prevent the ladder/platform
slipping such as tying the feet of
the ladder to stakes in the ground,
and placing a large flat wooden
board underneath to help
prevent it sinking.
SETTING UP AS AN EXTENSION LADDER (1)
1. To create an extension ladder, lay
the ladder on a flat surface and
extend it until the safety catch
secures the top section to the
lower section.
2. If the upper section needs to be
extended further to next locking
position release the catch. The
upper section can now be
adjusted to the new position.
3. When using the ladder, ALWAYS make a visual check that ALL parts have
latched into the locked position.

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SETTING UP AS AN A-FRAME STEP LADDER (3)
1. To create a step ladder engage
the two sections at the top and tilt
to create the steps.
2. Fit the bracing pieces shown in Fig
5 and ensure the locking clips are
connected to the ladder uprights
as shown.
3. When using the ladder, ALWAYS
make a visual check that ALL
parts have latched into the
locked position.
FITTING THE PLATFORM (2/4)
1. Fit the platform across the two
upright sections, then fit the
bracing pieces to the platform as
shown.
2. Connect the locking clips to the
ladder uprights as shown in Fig 5.
3. When working on stairs as in Fig 2
(item 4), re-fit one upright section
to suit the height of the stairs
before securing the bracing
pieces.
4. When using the platform ALWAYS make a visual check that ALL parts have
latched securely into position.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
When storing or transporting the ladder, engage the latch shown in Fig 3 to
hold the two ladder sections together.