Hills Traditional Rotary 42 Hoist User manual

Traditional Rotary 42 Hoist
Owner’s Manual

Introduction
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Hills Traditional Rotary Hoist, which
will bring you many years of trouble free and
efficient outdoor drying.
It is important that you read this Owner’s
Manual thoroughly before installation and
use. In this way you will benefit from all of
the design features and enjoy safe use
of the product.
Thank you for choosing Hills.
Warning
• Donotallowchildrenorpetstoswingon
the Rotary Hoist or items of laundry.
• Donotuseforanypurposeotherthanto
hang and dry washing.
• DonotuseyourRotaryHoistifpartsare
worn or damaged.
• Patentsandregistereddesignsapply
to this product.
Part name Qty.
Main standard 1
Head assembly 1
Ground socket 1
Accessory pack 1
Carton Contents

Site Selection
Select a suitable area for installation.
Allow 4.6m (15’) diameter clearance for
your Rotary Hoist (Fig. 1).
Install the Ground Socket
1.Digahole250mm(10”)diameterby
approximately650mm(26”)deep(Fig. 2).
2.Placeapproximately200mm(8”)
of coarse gravel into the hole.
3. Insert the main standard into the ground
socket. Engage the locking collar and
lock into position.
Make sure the tabs are closed to
prevent concrete entering the locking
recess.
4.Placethegroundsocketandmain
standard into the hole.
 Pushthebaseofthegroundsocketinto
the gravel.
Check level vertically.
The top of the ground socket must sit
approximately6-12mm(1/4”-1/2”)above
ground level.
5. Support the main standard and concrete
into position.
Concrete should be damp enough
to ‘hold together’ when squeezed
in your hand.
Settle concrete by pushing a thin stick
into the mix several times.
Leave the main standard in the
ground socket until the concrete
has set.
Keep concrete out of the locking
recess in the ground socket.
6.Allow24hoursfortheconcretetoset
before final assembly and use of your
Rotary Hoist.
Check for level
Main standard
Locking collar
Engage into
ground socket.
Rotate to lock.
Close tabs to
prevent entry
of concrete
Ground
socket
450mm(18”)
concrete
200mm(8”)
gravel
650mm(26”)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
4.6m (15’)
Installation
Top of socket
approximately
6-12mm(1/4”-1/2”)
above ground level
3
250mm(10”)

Assemble the Hoist
1. Remove any packaging from the
head assembly.
2. Placethemainstandardinthe
ground socket.
3.Placethebottomofthehead
assembly into the top of the
main standard and lower it
gently until it stops (Fig. 3).
4. To engage, raise the head
assembly by approximately
100mm(4”)andloweruntil
a ‘click’ is heard.
5. Check the head assembly is
locked in position by lifting
upwards (it should not move).
If the head assembly is not
engaged, repeat Step 4.
Note: there is a small amount
of rotational movement between
the wind brake and the lower
cross latch. This is normal.
Fig. 3
Ground level
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Assembly
Main standard
Head assembly
Insert
head
assembly
Remove any
packaging
Tie-off cord
Lower cross
Wind brake
Engage by raising
and lowering until
a ‘click’ is heard

Operating the Hoist
1. To adjust the height of your Rotary Hoist,
wind the handle and head assembly
down and then fit one or more of the
plastic spacers in the ground socket. The
suggested operating height is the user’s
headheight+25mm(1”)(Fig. 4).
Note: The height adjusting winding
mechanism has an automatic device to
disengage the handle at the maximum and
minimum heights. A slight ‘clicking’ noise
will be heard when this system is operating.
2. To Open: Undo the line tie-off cord.
Makesurethelinesaretanglefree.Push
the lower cross and arms up until the
latch engages.
3. To Fold:Pressthelatchtoreleasethe
lowercross.Placeyourhandsonthe
arms and pull downwards.
4. Wrap and fasten the line tie-off cord
around the hoist to prevent lines from
becoming tangled.
5. To Remove from the ground socket:
Unlock the locking collar by rotating
anti-clockwise. Lift the Rotary Hoist from
the ground socket and store in a suitable
place. Insert the cover into the top of the
ground socket.
Fig. 4
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Operation
Cover
Lock
Latch detail
Userheadheight+25mm(1”)
Ground level
Locking collar
Spacers
Lower cross
Pressto
release
Ground socket

Tensioning the Lines
The lines are pre-tensioned in the factory.
No initial tensioning is required.
If over time, the line does need tensioning,
the Rotary Hoist must be in the open
position.
1. Insert the Rotary Hoist into the ground
socket, open up and lock into position
(Fig. 5)
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Line Tensioning
Tensioner Key
Line Tensioner
End Tensioner
2.Insertthetensionerkeyintotheend
tensioner and turn clockwise until the line
sag has been removed.
3. Working towards the centre of the Rotary
Hoist adjust the remaining line tensioners.
Do not over tension the lines.
Fig. 5

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Line Tie-Off Cord
Line Tie-Off Cord
IMPORTANT: The extended length of
clothesline fitted with a plastic toggle is
called the line tie-off cord, and is designed
to keep lines neatly together when the
Rotary Hoist is not in use.
Never leave the line tie-off cord in an
unsecured position.
When the Rotary Hoist is not in use, fold the
arms against the Main Standard and wrap
the line tie-off cord around all of the arms,
securing the clothesline. You may have to
wrap the line tie-off cord around the arms
twice.
When the Rotary Hoist is in use, securely
fasten the line tie-off cord out of the way
by stretching it between two arms and
attaching the hook at the furthest most
point from the origin.

Hills Handy Hints
One of the benefits of a Rotary Hoist is that
it spins naturally in the breeze, allowing the
sun to shine on all your clothes and speed
up drying time.
Raise your hoist for maximum drying
efficiency and to ensure clearance for
longer items.
The wind brake assists in the pegging
and unpegging of clothes on windy days
by resitricting the free rotation of the
clothesline. It can be engaged by winding
the ‘head’ of the hoist fully down.
Placesmalleritemsofclothingonthelines
nearest the centre and work your way
outwards for larger items.
When hanging thick or bulky items, you may
hang the item over more than one line.
When you do not expect to fill the capacity
of your hoist, hang your clothes on the outer
lines, this will allow your clothesline to spin
more easily.
Care and Maintenance
It is a good idea to occasionally inspect all
components and check for wear and tear
or damage. If there is any damage, parts
should be replaced with original Hills spares
or the Hoist repaired before using again.
The hoist should be periodically wiped clean
with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
Your Rotary Hoist can be easily folded and
removed from the ground socket to give you
extra garden space.
The hoist should be easy to remove from
the ground, but if left for a period of many
years it may become more difficult. It is
recommended the hoist is lifted out of the
ground at least every six months.
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Handy Hints

Hills Guarantee
Hills Industries Limited undertakes that if
any part of its manufacture has failed to
operate correctly due to faulty workmanship
or defective material, it will repair or replace
the part free of cost for a period of SEVEN
(7) years from date of purchase of the
article,givenfairwearandtear.ThePVC
line is guaranteed for a period of ONE (1)
year. Evidence of unfair usage or incorrect
adjustment by the owner will void this
promise.
Hills Industries Limited will not be
responsible for any costs in connection
with freight or postage, or for expenditure
necessary to dismantle the article, replace
the part in position and re assemble the
article.
This guarantee is in addition to any
legal rights or remedies conferred on
the consumer.
Hills Industries Limited does not
recommend the application of a ‘canopy’ on
any of their outdoor dryer range.
Unless any addition or attachment to this
product has Hills specific approval or is
sold as a Hills product the warranty on this
product is waived. The product is designed
to perform a specific task under established
test loads and unauthorised attachments
may produce stresses for which the design
is not appropriate.
Designs,specicationsandcoloursare
subject to change without notice.
PleaseretainthisOwner’sManual.Record
the following information from the carton for
future reference.
ProductNumber:
Dateofpurchase:
Nameandlocationofstore:
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Guarantee and Contact Details
Made in China
Hills Contacts
As a proudly Australian company we are
committed to provide you with complete
customer satisfaction. If you have questions
about this product or find there are missing
or damaged parts please contact your
nearest Consumer Advice Centre during
their local business hours.
Australia
1300300564
[email protected]
New Zealand
092623052
[email protected]
United States of America
8775341371(Eastern)
[email protected]
Canada
9052283725(Eastern)
[email protected]
South Africa
0800600432
[e-mail]
or visit www.hills.com.au

Hills Industries Limited
A.B.N.35007573417
IssueOctober2008
PD1971b