Gardiner Xtreme series User manual

What your pole package contains:
1 Xtreme Pole (18, 22, 25, 35 or 47)
1 Gooseneck
1 Hose Pack & Connector
1 Brush of choice
To assemble your pole ready for use:
Remove any packaging and carriage straps.
Slide non-connector end of pole hose up though the base of the Xtreme pole
and push through unl it appears out the top of the pole.
Connect the pole hose to the straight connector on the Gooseneck/Brush
assembly—push rmly on.
Open the top clamp and slide the gooseneck fully into the top secon. Close
the top clamp lever (adjust if needed) so that it rmly holds the gooseneck in
posion.
Connect the pole hose connector to your hose reel and the pole is ready for
work.

Using the Pole with Extensions
With the Xtreme range of poles there also various types of Extension secons
available. The Xtreme18, 22 and 25 both have the opon of an extra single
extension secon. The 22, 25 and 35 also have the opon of a two-secon
Xtreme extension pack. The Xtreme47 and 44 (35+EXT44) can have the
opon of ng up to 6 extra extensions.
Fing extensions on to the 18, 22, 25
& 35 poles:
To t the extension, pull out the
gooseneck from the top of the pole
and disconnect the pole hose from
the John Guest connector under the
gooseneck (see photo). Pull the hose
out of the pole.
Remove the end cap from the pole
by pulling rmly o.
Open the lever on the extension and slide it on from the base of the pole. Fully
side the secon up the pole and close the clamp lever. You will need to slide
the pole hose up from the base of the pole and re-connect to the gooseneck
ng before re-aaching the gooseneck.

Fing Extensions to the Xtreme44 & 47
The Xtreme44 & 47 have the opon of being used with modular clamped ex-
tension secons or the #10-12 triple telescopic extension pack if needed for
high level work.
Standard Extensions—For use up to 64—3 extensions maximum
#10-12 Triple Telescopic Extension Pack—1 pack per pole
Hi-Strength Extensions—For use up to 79.5—6 extensions maximum
We do not recommend mixing these extension secons in use on the pole.
Warning—never use the standard extensions on the pole at extended length
above 63. It is possible to t 1x Modular extension secon and then add the
triple telescopic extension pack to the base of the this secon.
To use just 1 modular extension or the #10-12 triple extension pack—these
both add-on in much the same way as adding another fully telescopic secon
to the pole. Remove the end cap from the base of the pole.
Pull out the gooseneck from the top of the pole
and disconnect the pole hose from the John Guest
connector under the gooseneck (see photo). Then
pull the hose out of the pole.
Open the lever on the extension sec-
on and slide it on from the base of
the pole. Fully side the secon up the
pole and close the clamp lever. You
will need to slide the pole hose up
from the base of the pole and re-
connect to the gooseneck ng be-
fore re-aaching the gooseneck.
This rst modular extension secon can now be used just like a 10th secon
on the pole. Always ensure that you allow sucient overlap on this secon
when using. The base handle secon will have a painted band to indicates the
maximum safe extension point.

Fing subsequent Modular secons. To do this you have two opons:
1. Fit extra extension secons by sliding the extension over the end of the
pole hose (disconnect from hose reel or tap rst). Slide extension on to
the stepped base of the extension secon above and clamp in the fully
inserted posion.
2. Recommended method is to remove the pole from the gooseneck before
starng work and run the pole hose externally down the pole.
To achieve method 2 follow these steps:
A. Pull out the gooseneck assembly from the pole and disconnect the pole
hose and pull out from the pole.
B. Re-t the gooseneck assembly on to the top of the pole.
C. Disconnect the Brush Jet Hose T connector from the Gooseneck orange
hose.
D. Connect the pole hose directly to the Brush Jet Hose T connector.
E. Velcro strap the pole hose to the outside of the gooseneck.
F. When extending the pole allow the pole hose to gently wind around the
pole.
G. Extra extension secons can now be easily ed and removed as required
during use. Once extensions are nished with the pole hose can be run
back down the inside of the pole again.
H. If using with more than 3 extensions you will need to purchase a longer
hose pack for the pole.

GUIDANCE
When using at heights above 65 we would recommend using the 90°
gooseneck or an adjustable gooseneck and so brush. This is because
at these heights the top secons of the pole will be virtually parallel to
the face of the building.
Although the poles feature insulated and isolang handle secons -
Always check for overhead power cables before use, as carbon-
bre poles are good conductors of electricity. Do not work in Thunder
-Storms.
Brush compability – if using this pole with your own choice of brush, we
would recommend that you do not t a brush weighing more than
300g. Do not use this pole with the Gardiner Super-Lite or Supreme
45cm brushes as they are too heavy for these poles.
Do not work with more than 3 standard extensions ed and these
should not be mixed with Hi-Strength extensions to go higher. Do not
work with more than 6 Hi-Strength extensions ed.
When working at heights above 45 always carry out a full risk assess-
ment and ensure safe working pracce. We would recommend that
when using this pole with more than one extension a second worker is
used to look aer the pole hose and handling of extension secons.
Please ensure a safe working area before using this water fed pole.
Avoid working in high winds with this pole. It is good pracce when work-
ing at heights, with any speed of wind blowing, to remove any exten-
sions from the pole before walking it round a corner or between high
buildings.

POLE MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Schedule:
Keep the pole as clean as possible at all mes. Wiping the pole hose aer
each use will reduce the amount of dirt entering the pole. A wipe with a
cloth as you are coiling the hose away is sucient.
Hose the pole down once a week or aer working in griy or sandy envi-
ronments. To do this, either hose up from the base of the pole with all
clamps open or undo clamp bolts unl loose and slide secons apart to
clean between the secons.
Servicing Schedule:
In addion to the above schedule we would recommend fully taking apart
the pole every 2-3 months to clean and service. Undoing the clamps
bolts unl loose will allow the secons to slide apart.
Whilst apart, clean and dry all secons and check and replace, if needed,
the stop-indicator tape and the wrap of tape at the base of each secon.
Failure to replace missing or worn joint indicator tape will accelerate
wear and invalidate any warranty on the pole.
Addionally, a spray of dry-lm PTFE spray over the overlap area will im-
prove the life of the pole. DO NOT USE OIL-BASED LUBRICANTS SUCH AS
WD-40 or GT-85
The clamps are ed 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
These poles come with a 12 month warranty against manufacturing material
defects. This does not cover wear & tear. Misuse of the equipment will not be
covered under this warranty and will aect future performance of the compo-
nents. Any suspected defecve equipment will need to be returned to us at
user’s cost where it will be examined. If a defect is the result of misuse, re-
pair/replacement will be at user’s own expense. If the defect is found to be a
manufacturing defect then replacement parts will be covered, including all
postage costs. Failure to maintain and use the product in line with this manual
will invalidate any warranty.