Hills Premium Supa Fold Long Line User manual

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Supa Fold Long Line
Supa Fold Compact Line
Supa Fold Mini Line
Product Manual
Premium Range
Supa™Fold Clotheslines

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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your Hills Supa Fold Folding Frame Clothesline,
which will bring you many years of trouble free and efficient drying.
Your Supa Fold can be either wall or post mounted. If you are planning to post mount,
you will need to purchase a post kit (sold separately).
It’s important that you read this Product Manual thoroughly before installation to benefit
from the design features and enjoy safe use of this product.
Thank you for choosing Hills.
Warning
• Donotallowchildrenorpetstoswingontheclotheslineoritemsoflaundry.
• Ensurewhenraisingandloweringyourclotheslinethatbystanders
(in particular children) are standing well clear.
• Donotuseforanypurposeotherthantohanganddrywashing.
• Donotuseyourclotheslineifpartsarewornordamaged.
• Donotallowtheframetolowerinanuncontrolledmannerasdamage
or injury may result.
PatentsandRegisteredDesignsapplytothisproduct.
Introduction
Please retain this Product Manual. Record the following
information for future reference.
ProductNumber(printedoncarton):FD
Dateofpurchase:
Name and location of store:
Made in China
Designed and tested under a
Quality System that meets Hills
demanding quality specifications.
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Carton Contents
Supa Fold Long Compact Mini
1 Mount Bracket 2 2 2
2 Arm – LH 1 1 1
3 Arm – RH 1 1 1
4 Spreader Bar 3 2 1
5 Spreader Joiner 2 1 –
6 Corner 2 2 2
7 Line 1 1 1
Hex Key 5mm 1 1 1
Hex Key 4mm 1 1 –
Fasteners 4 4 4
Line Tie Off Cap 2 2 2
Carton Contents
Check all components are supplied in your carton.
Refer to the chart below for quantities.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
* Supa Fold Compact
model shown for reference

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Installation
Step 1 – Select a suitable location
Your Supa Fold can be mounted to either a wall or post kit (sold separately).
You must check to ensure you have sufficient space in your garden / yard to install your
clothesline (Fig. 1).
Mini Line can also be installed indoors
Your product can be reduced in width (if needed) refer to step 7 on page 11 for details.
We recommend mounting your Supa Fold at a height approximately 50mm (2") above the
head height of the intended user (Fig. 1).
Product Width Depth
Supa Fold Long Line 3390mm (133.5") 680mm (26.8")
Supa Fold Compact Line 2240mm (88.2") 680mm (26.8")
Supa Fold Mini Line 1200mm (47.2") 680mm (26.8")
Depth
Width
Ensureareaisfreefrom
pipes and obstructions
750mm
(30") minimum
100mm (4") minimum
Fig. 1
400mm (16") minimum
50mm (2")
Wall or Post
Eavesorotheroverhang
• User’sheadheight
= top of bracket
Ground
Product dimensions:

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Installation
Step 2 – Installing your mount brackets
The following instructions are provided for installing your mount brackets to either;
• Brickormasonrywalls(step3)
• Studwalls(step4)
• PostKits(step5)
  Duetotherangeofwallconstructionmaterialsavailable,orifyouhaveany 
doubt, consult your local hardware store.
• Installthelefthandbracketrstandusethistoaligntherighthandbracket.
• Holdeachbracketagainstthewall,makingsuretheyarealignedvertically
and horizontally, and use them as templates to mark where to drill holes,
(a spirit level and straight edge will help).
• User'sheadheighttoequaltopofbracket.
Fig. 2
Product Mount Hole Centres
Supa Fold Long Line 3350mm (132")
Supa Fold Compact Line 2200mm (86.5")
Supa Fold Mini Line 1160mm (45.5")
Straight edge
Ground level
Spirit level
Mount hole centres
for mono and duo (g7) for long, compact and mini (g6)
for mono and duo (g7) for long, compact and mini (g6)
Wall bracketWall bracket
Refer to Fig. 1

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Mount bracket
Ensuretheheadofthebolts
do not protrude more than
8-10mm.
Step 3 – Fixing to a brick or masonry wall
3.1 Doublechecktoensureyouhavesufcientclearanceandtheareaisfreefrom
pipes and other obstructions.
3.2 Mark the position of the mount bracket hole centres on the wall.
The mount hole centres vary for each product (refer to table on page 5).
If you are replacing an existing Hills Folding Clothesline product using the original
fasteners, ensure they are suitable and still in good condition.
For sound brick/masonry walls, we recommend using appropriate flush head 10mm
diameter fasteners.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
3.3 Drillappropriatelysizedholesinyourwalltosuitthefastenersbeingused(Fig. 3).
3.4 Clear holes of dust and debris before inserting fastener (Fig. 4).
8-10mm
Installation

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for mono and duo (g7) for long, compact and mini (g6)
for mono and duo (g7) for long, compact and mini (g6)
Wall bracketWall bracket
Installation
Step 4 – Fixing to a stud wall
4.1 Doublechecktoensureyouhavesufcientclearanceandtheareaisfreefrom
pipes and other obstructions.
4.2 Locate the vertical studs in your wall.
4.3 Determineifyouneedtoadjustyourproductwidth.
The mount hole centres vary for the Supa Fold range (refer to table on page 5).
You may need to reduce the width of your Supa Fold to match existing stud
centres, (refer to step 7 on page 11 for details).
4.4 Mark the position of the mount bracket’s hole centres on the wall, (corresponding
with the stud positions) (Fig. 5).
4.5 Drillthecorrectsizeholesinyourwalltosuitthefastenersbeingused.
• Fortimberstudwallswerecommendusingfour8mm(5/16")x75mm(3")
long wood screws.
• Forotherstudandwallconstructionmaterialswerecommendyouconsultyour
local hardware store for the appropriate fasteners.
• Whendrillingintotimberstuds,alwaysdrillapilotholetoreducethechance
of the studs splitting.
It is critical that your Supa Fold mount brackets are securely fastened to the vertical
studs in your wall. Appropriate fasteners must be used, strong enough to support
full loads of wet washing.
Fig. 5
Stud centres and
mount hole centres
must match

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Installation
Step 5 – Fixing to a post kit
Post kits for Supa Fold Folding Clotheslines are available as optional accessories.
5.1 Install and assemble the post kit as per the separate instructions provided
with the kit.
5.2 Install the mount brackets as shown (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6
Mount bracket
M8 washer
M8 x 75 socket
head bolt
M8 x 55 socket
head bolt
M8
washer
M8
nyloc Cross brace
Hex key 6mm
for mono and duo (g7) for long, compact and mini (g6)
* Fasteners and Hex key
supplied in Post Kit

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Assembly
Step 6 – Assemble the spreader bars
On the Mini Line there is no Spreader Bar assembly required.
6.1 Dis-assemblethespreaderhandlefromthespreaderjoinerusingthehexkey
4mm (Fig. 7).
6.2 Insert the spreader joiner into the spreader bar and then fasten with the spreader
handle as shown (Fig. 8).
Once the Joiner has been assembled to the first Spreader, fasten one of the screws
to prevent the Joiner slipping in further during the assembly of the second Spreader.
You must ensure the correct orientation of the spreader bars, spreader
joiner and mount holes.
• Thespreaderjoinerisdesignedtobeatighttwithinthespreaderbarsoyou
mayneedtogently‘tap’itinwithahammer.Ensureyouprotecttheotherend
of the spreader bar with a cloth, soft surface or the cardboard packaging to
avoid damage.
• Ensurethemountholesandfastenersalign.
• Ifyouaccidentallyinsertthespreaderjoinertoofaryoucan‘lever’itoutusing
a screwdriver. (Fig. 9).
Fig. 8
Spreader joiner
Tap gently with
a hammer
Spreader bar
Mount hole
Fastener
Spreader handle
Fig. 7 Spreader joiner
Spreader handle
Fastener
Hex key 4mm
Protect this end Fig. 9
Lever gently
with a screwdriver

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Assembly
Step 6 – continued
6.3 Assemble the second spreader bar and secure the fastener.
Again you may need to tap the end gently with a hammer as it’s designed
to be a ‘tight’ fit (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Supa Fold Long Line
The Supa Fold Long Line has three spreader bars and two joiner/handle assemblies.
These must be assembled in the correct orientation as shown (Fig. 11).
Inner spreader has
two mount holes
Outer spreaders have
one mount hole
Ensurefastenerhole
is in correct orientation

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Assembly
Step 7 – Adjusting the width of your Supa Fold
Your Supa Fold width can be reduced to suit your specific installation needs or to align
with existing stud centres.
The standard mount hole centres for your Supa Fold model are shown in the table
on page 5.
Determinethelengthyouneedtoreduceyourproduct,halvethisamountandcutequal
lengths from the ends of the assembled spreader with a hacksaw (Fig. 12).
• Cuttingequalamountsfromeachendofthespreaderwillmaintainthe
spreader handle in the centre of the product.
• Becarefulwhencuttingwithahacksaw,ensureyoudonotslip/damagethe
powdercoat and keep the cut edge square. You may need to clean up the
edges with a file after cutting.
• Makesuretheinsideofthecutedgesaresmoothtoallowthecornerstoslide
in easily.
Fig. 12
Cut equal lengths
from each end

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Step 8 – Fit arms to mount brackets
8.1 Attach the arms to the top of the mount brackets as shown using the fasteners and
5mm hex key provided. Refer to Fig. 13.Ensureheadofboltisonoutsideofarm.
Endofboltmustgothroughtoatleasttheoutsideofthenutwhentightened.
8.2 Attach the struts to the bottom of the mount brackets as shown using the fasteners
and 5mm hex key provided. Refer to Fig. 13.Ensureheadofboltisonoutside
of arm.
Do not over tighten the fasteners as the arms and struts must be free
to pivot.
In this manual left and right side is referenced as if you are looking at your
clothesline ie. at the wall/post kit you are assembling to.
Repeat for other arm.
Assembly
Fig. 13 Supa Fold Long Line, Compact Line and Mini Line
Strut
Arm
* RH arm shown for reference
5mm hex key
Mount bracket
Washer
Nut
Bolt

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Assembly
Step 9 – Assemble corners into spreader bar
9.1 Remove corner caps by gently levering with a screwdriver (Fig. 14).
9.2 Insert and secure the corners into both ends of the spreader bar using
hex key 5mm (ensure bolts are firmly tightened) (Fig. 15).
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Hex key 5mm
Spreader bar
M6 socket head bolt
Corner cap
Insert screwdriver into
slot and gently lever open.

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Ensurehandleison
top of spreader when
placed into arms
Assembly
Step 10 – Assemble spreader bar to arms
10.1 Lift and rotate each arm up until the strut clicks once to indicate it has engaged,
then lower gently to the ‘horizontal’ position (Fig. 16).
10.2 Insert the spreader bar and corners into the arm ends and secure using
hex key 5mm (Fig. 17). Please note the correct handle orientation.
10.3 Snap on all corner caps with Hills logo up (Fig. 18).
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Corner cap
Corner
Spreader barArm
‘click’

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Line Assembly
Step 11 – Attaching the line
Eachlineisfastenedtoalinetie-off,thenthreadedthroughthearmsand
tensioned/fastened to the other line tie-off.
Fig. 19 Supa Fold Long Line, Compact Line, Mini Line
Line tie-off
Line tie-off
11.2 Insert the PVC line into the slot of the
line tie off saddle. Pull through 15cm+ of
excess line for tensioning.
11.3 Loop the line around the groove in
the line tie off saddle. Pull tight to prevent
the line from slipping.
11.4 Feed the line through holes in the arm.
11.1 Thread a line tie off cap onto one
end of the PVC line.

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Line Assembly
Step 11 – Continued
11.7 Insert the line into the slot of the last
line tie off saddle, repeat the tie off.
11.8 Check that the lines are tight and
adjust if necessary.
11.9 Trim off excess PVC line at dotted
line shown above. Make sure line is firmly
pulled back into the line tie off saddle.
11.5 Continue feeding the line through
the holes in the arm ensuring all lines are
parallel (refer to
Fig. 19 for the threading
pattern for your product).
11.6 When you reach the tie off end of the
line, thread another line tie off cap.
11.10 Push PVC line end securely into
saddle.
11.11 Fit line tie off caps over the line tie
off saddles.

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Operation
B
C
B
A
C
Step 12 – Using your Supa Fold
To lower the clothesline (Fig. 20)
ALoosely grip the spreader bar handle.
BRaise the frame until you hear both struts ‘click’ once to indicate
they have disengaged.
CNow lower the frame gently to its folded position.
To raise the clothesline (Fig. 20)
ALoosely grip the spreader bar handle.
BPull the frame away from the wall slowly and raise it above your head until
you hear both struts ‘click’ once to indicate they have engaged.
CNow lower the frame slightly – if both struts have fully engaged, the frame will
be supported squarely.
•If the struts did not engage on both sides repeat the process.
Fig. 20
Lowering your Clothesline Raising your Clothesline
A

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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
Regularlyinspectallcomponentsandcheckforwearandtearordamage.Ensure
fasteners are secure. If there is any damage, parts should be replaced with original
Hills spares. The Clothesline should be repaired before using again.
Your Clothesline should be periodically wiped clean with a damp cloth and
mild detergent.
Your Clothesline should be easy to operate, but if left for a period of time it may become
more difficult. It is recommended that the clothesline is raised and lowered regularly.
Wedonotrecommendtheuseofoilor‘WD’typelubricantsonanypart
of the Clothesline.
Wipe away any dirt and dust from the telescopic struts with a damp cloth once a month.
More regularly in dusty conditions.
To maintain appearance and durability of coating on metal components we recommend
a twice yearly application of a reputable brand of car polish or wax.
Line Tensioning
To remove any excess ‘slack’ from the lines, feed the line through the Arms
untildesiredtensionisachieved.Undoandre-tielineasshowninstep11onpages
15 and 16.
Do not over tension the line as you may distort the frame.
Hills Handy Hints
Place smaller items of clothing on the lines nearest to the wall or posts and work your
way outwards for larger items.
When you do not expect to fill the capacity of your clothesline, hang your clothes on the
outer lines, as this will allow clothes to dry more easily.
Hills Smart Pegs
Available from leading retailers
•Stylish,contemporaryclothespegs
•Dualmouldedforcomfortandgrip
•UVstabilisedforsunprotection
•Rust-resistantstainlesssteelspring
•Selectionoffashioncolours
WARNING:CHOKINGHAZARD!
Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Not to be used as a toy.

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Warranty
Hills Warranty
1. Hills provides consumers with the following warranty in relation to this Product,
in addition to complying with the requirements of any relevant legislation, including
the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) in Australia and the Consumer
Guarantees Act 1993 in New Zealand (the Acts), except where a New Zealand
consumer acquires the relevant Product for the purposes of a business.
2. In this warranty, we have used the following definitions:
(a) Hills, our or we means Hills Holdings Limited (ABN 35 007 573 417)
of 159 Port Road Hindmarsh South Australia 5007;
(b) Products means the following goods manufactured by Hills (including products
manufactured for Hills by its contract manufacturers): Hills Supa Fold Folding
Frame Clotheslines;
(c) Material means a material or component used by Hills in the manufacture
of the Products;
(d) Warranty Period means 10 years from the date of purchase of the relevant
Product and, in relation to polycore line, means a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase of the Product. If the Product or part (as the case may be) is repaired or
replaced, there will be no extension to the original warranty period; and
(e) Workmanship means the handling, assembly and manufacturing processes
performed by or on behalf of Hills in order to manufacture the Products.
3. Hills warrants that for the duration of the Warranty Period, all Products will be free
of faults arising from defects in Workmanship or Materials, on the terms and conditions
set out in this warranty.
4. Hills undertakes that if during the Warranty Period any Product, or any part
of a Product, has failed to operate correctly due to faulty Workmanship or defective
Material, it will repair or replace the Product or part (as the case may be) free of charge
provided that the following procedure is met:
(a) The consumer must contact Hills upon becoming aware of any defect to a
Product. The contact details for Hills are set out in this warranty and under
the heading “Hills Contacts”.
(b) Following consultation with Hills, Hills will determine whether there is a defect,
and if so Hills agrees to (at Hills’ option):
i. in the case of goods – repair, replace or supply equivalent goods, or pay
the cost of any of those remedies to the consumer; or
ii. in the case of services – supply the services again or pay the cost of having
the services supplied again.
(c) If Hills requests the return of the applicable Product or part, Hills will be
responsible for the collection and freight costs of returning that Product or part.
The consumer agrees to assist Hills with any reasonable request to enable Hills
to collect such Product or part.
(d) Hills also agrees to be responsible for the freight costs to deliver any new Product
or replacement part to the consumer.

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5. This warranty is in addition to any non-excludable legal rights or remedies conferred
on the consumer under any applicable Act and any similar laws. To the extent
permittedbylaw,Hills'liabilityforanynon-excludableconditionorwarrantyislimited
to rectifying any defect at its option, as set out in paragraph 4(b).
6. Subject to the requirements of any applicable Act or legislation and to the extent
permitted by law, no liability (whether expressed or implied) of any nature whatsoever,
is accepted by Hills for any consequential loss, damage or injury arising as a result
of any fault in the Products.
7. This warranty does not extend to damage to Products which occurs during transit
or transportation, or which is caused by any abuse, accident or improper installation,
connection, use, adjustment or repair or use of goods otherwise than in accordance
with instructions issued by Hills.
8. The warranty on Products is waived if any addition or attachment to the Products
donothaveHills'specicapprovalorarenotsoldasHillsproducts.TheProducts
are designed to perform specific tasks under established test loads and unauthorised
attachments may produce stresses for which the design is not appropriate.
9. The following applies to consumers who purchased a relevant Product in Australia:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Hills Contacts
We are committed to providing you with complete customer satisfaction. If you have
any questions or comments about our products or services please contact your nearest
customer service centre during their local business hours;
Australia
1300 300 564
[email protected]
New Zealand
09 262 3052
[email protected]
United States
8775341371(Eastern)
[email protected]
Europe
+44(0)1189738971(UK)
[e-mail]
South Africa
021 442 1540
[e-mail]
Hills Websites
www.hills.com.au
Hills Branded Products
www.hillsholdings.com.au
Hills Holdings Limited
Hills Holdings Limited
A.B.N. 35 007 573 417
Issue October 2011
PD2999d
Warranty