Hills Slim Retracting 4-Line User manual

4&6
the
slim
retracting
clothesline
product
manual
for 4 and 6-line models
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Introduction
Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hills slim retracting
clothesline, which will bring you many years of trouble-free and
efficient drying. It is important that you read this product manual
thoroughly before installation and use. In this way you will benefit
from all 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clothesline
or items of laundry.
• 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operatethelockingleverwhenthearmislocated
in the cabinet. This may damage the clothesline.
• Donotreleasethelockingmechanismwhenthereare
clothes attached to the lines. The lines will lose tension.
• Donotallowthearmandlinestoretractuncontrolled
as this may lead to personal injury or property damage.
Hold the arm securely and walk it back to the cabinet.
• Patentsandregistereddesignsapplytothisproduct.
Carton Contents
Slim 6 Slim 4
1 x Slim 6 1 x Slim 4
1xReceivingBracket 1xReceivingBracket
1xCentreMountBracket 1xCentreMountBracket
1xCentreMountCover 1xCentreMountCover
1xDrillingTemplate 1xDrillingTemplate
Pleaseretainthisproductmanual.Recordthefollowinginformationforfuturereference.
Item Number (printed on carton):
Dateofpurchase:
Name and location of store:
Optional Mounting Kits
Post Mount Kits
Ifyouchoosetomountyourclotheslinecabinetorreceiving
bracketonposts,thefollowingproductsareavailable.
Post Kits:
300075–PostKit(Silver)
300076–PostKit(Black)
300077–PostKit(Stone)
Mount Plate Kit:
300067–MountPlate6(Silver)
300068–MountPlate4(Silver)
Tools needed
Phillipsheadscrewdriver
Appropriate sized Socket or Ring Spanner for suitable wall fasteners
Spiritlevel
Wall Fasteners
Wall fasteners are not included with this product.
When attaching to a sound masonry wall, we recommend
usingØ10mmmasonrysleeveanchors–3 x 55mm long and
2 x 75mm long to fix the cabinet and 2 x 55mm long to fix the
ReceivingBrackettoamasonrywall.
When attaching to a sound stud frame wall, consult your local
hardware store for suitable fasteners.
ReceivingBracket
Arm Button
LeverHandle
CentreMountCover
CentreMountBracket
EndCover(RHS)
EndCover(LHS) Cabinet
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3Mounting Options
Determinewhichofthesixmountingoptionsmostsuit
your requirements.
Note:
MINIMUM operating distance is 2.0m (6'6")
MAXIMUM operating distance is 6.5m (21'4")
Masonry Wall to Post
Requires:PostKitx1
Masonry Wall to Masonry Wall
Post to Masonry Wall
Requires:PostKitx1,MountPlatex1
Post to Post
Requires:PostKitx2,MountPlatex1
Stud Wall to Masonry Wall
Requires:MountPlatex1
Stud Wall to Post
Requires:PostKitx1,MountPlatex1
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4Step 1 - Select a suitable location
1.1 Select a suitable location for either wall or
post-mounted installations.
1.2 This product has been designed to mount and
operate between 2.0m (6'6") and up to 6.5m (21'4").
1.3 Alwaysleaveapproximately1.0m(3'3")clearanceeach
side of the line and any wall fence/shed etc.
1.4 Thereceivingbracketshouldbelocatedataheight
to ensure the extended lines are close to horizontal.
Note: This product must only be installed on sound structural walls.
Donotmountdirectlyontocladdingmaterials.Ifyouhaveanydoubt,
contactyourlocalhardwarestoreorinstallerforspecialistadvice.
Where possible, line height should
be user’s height + 5cm (2")
1.0m (3'3") clearance from
obstruction either side
2.0m (6'6") MINIMUM
6.5m (21'4") MAXIMUM
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2.3 PushtheEndCoversapproximately5mmupward.
2.4 RemovetheEndCoversfromthecabinet.
SlidetherighthandsideCoverovertheLeverArm.
2.5 RotatetheLeverArmbackintothecabinet.
Your unit is now ready to be mounted.
Step 2 - Before you mount the cabinet
2.1 RotatetheLeverHandleoutwardfromthecabinet.
2.2 RemovetheLeverHandleandScrewfromthe
LeverArmusingaPhillipsheadscrewdriver.
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6Step 3 - Mounting your cabinet
3A MOUNTING YOUR CABINET TO A MASONRY WALL
3a.1 Determinethebestlocationfortheinstallationofyour
product.ADrillingTemplateissuppliedtoassistyouwith
marking out the fastener hole locations. Line height
indicatorsandcentrelinesarealsoshownontheDrilling
Templateforboththecabinetandreceivingbracket.Mark
out a centre line for your product within your allocated site.
3a.2 Determinethecabinetlocation.Ensurethateither
side of this centre line and the area where the cabinet
is to be installed on the wall is free from pipes and
other obstructions.
3a.3 Mark the cabinet centre on the wall and temporarily
securetheDrillingTemplatetothewallusingtapeatthe
desiredheight.Useaspiritleveltoensurethatthecabinet
islevel.
3a.4 AlignthecentreoftheDrillingTemplatewiththeproposed
ReceivingBracketlocation.Ensurethattheprojected
centre line is perpendicular to the wall.
Note: DeterminethelineheightfromtheReceivingBracket
beforedrillingholes.IfmountingtheReceivingBracketto
anAdjustablePostKitrefertoFig. 3a and the Adjustable
PostKitinstallationmanual.
Line height
Centre line
Note: MAX line height when mounting
ReceivingBrackettoaPostis2metres.
LineheightofReceivingBracket=
height to top of post - (subtract) 2.5cm (1").
Fig. 3a
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3a.5 Masonry fasteners are not included
with this product. When attaching to a
sound masonry wall, 5 x 10mm (13/32")
diametermasonrysleeveanchorsare
recommended.
 Drill5holesusinga10mm(13/32")
masonry drill where marked on the
RetractingLineDrillingTemplate.
3a.6 RemoveDrillingTemplate.
3a.7 SecurelyfastentheCentreMountBracket
tothewallusingamasonrysleeveanchor
and using the centre hole.
3a.8 Using the Arm Handles (refer to 8.1 and
8.2 on page 15) lower the Arm and pull
it to the front of the cabinet. This is to
exposetheundersidecavity.
3a.9 Carefully position the cabinet against the
wallandabovetheCentreMountBracket.
 Alignthecavityattherearofthe
underside of the cabinet with the Centre
MountBracket.Carefullylowerthecabinet
ontotheCentreMountBracket.
Note:TheCentreMountBracketwill
capture the products internal frame and
will assist in supporting the cabinet while
the next step is carried out.
3a.10 Insertmasonrysleevefastenersinthe
remaining 4 holes and tighten securely.
3a.11 Return the Arm to its original position
within the cabinet.
3a.12 Follow Step 4 on page 11 to complete
installation of the cabinet.
Ø10 x 55mm
Ø10 x 55mm
Ø10 x 55mm
Ø10 x 75mm
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8Step 3 - Mounting your cabinet
3B MOUNTING YOUR CABINET TO A STUD WALL
3b.1 YouwillrequireaMountPlatetosecurelyfixyourcabinet
toastudwall.Determinethebestlocationforthe
installation of your product.
3b.2 Locate two stud centres and mark out a centre line for
your product within your allocated site.
3b.3 Determinethecabinetlocation.Ensurethateither
side of this centre line and the area where the cabinet
is to be installed on the wall is free from pipes and
other obstructions.
3b.4 MarktheMountPlate(andcabinet)centreonthewall.
Refer to Fig. 3bandtheMountPlateproductmanual.
3b.5 AlignthecentreoftheMountPlatewiththeproposed
ReceivingBracketlocation.Ensurethattheprojected
centre line is perpendicular to the wall.
Note:DeterminethelineheightfromtheReceivingBracket
beforefixingtheMountPlate.IfmountingtheReceiving
BrackettoanAdjustablePostKitrefertoFig. 3b and the
AdjustablePostKitinstallationmanual.
Line height
Centre line
8cm (3")
Stud centres
Fig. 3b
Note: MAX line height when mounting
ReceivingBrackettoaPost
is 2.0 metres (6'6").
LineheightofReceivingBracket=
height to top of post - (subtract) 2.5cm (1").
Lineheightofcabinet=
heighttobottomofMountBracket+8cm(3").
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17.5cm (7")
3C MOUNTING YOUR CABINET TO A POST
3c.1 YouwillrequireonePostKitandoneMountPlate.
Determinethebestlocationfortheinstallationofyour
product.Determineyourcabinetpostlocationandmark
out a centre line for your product within your allocated site.
3c.2 AssembleyourMountPlate,CentreMountBracketand
PostKit,anddeterminethecabinetlineheight.Referto
Fig. 3c,thePostKitinstallationmanualandtheMount
Plateinstallationmanual.
3c.3 AlignthecentreoftheMountPlatewiththeproposed
ReceivingBracketlocation.Ensurethattheprojected
centrelineisperpendiculartotheMountPlate.
Note:Determinetheproposedlineheightfromthecabinet
before cementing a post into the ground.
Line height
Centre line
Fig. 3cNote: MAX line height when mounting
cabinettoaMountBracketand
Adjustable Postis1.8metres(5'11").
Lineheightofcabinet=
top of post - (subtract) 17.5cm (7").
HeightofReceivingBracketpost=
Line height + 2.5cm (1").
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3D MOUNTING YOUR CABINET TO A MOUNT
PLATE (WALL OR POST NOT ILLUSTRATED)
3d.1 FixtheCentreMountBrackettotheMountPlate
through the centre hole using the fasteners
providedbeforeassemblingtheMountPlatetoa
wallorpost.Pleasenotethescreworientation.
3d.2 SecurelyfastentheMountPlatetoastudwallor
post.RefertotheMountPlateproductmanual
and Step 3b (page 8) or Step 3c (page 9).
3d.3 Lower the Arm on the cabinet and pull it to the
front of the cabinet.
Carefully position the cabinet against the front
faceoftheMountPlateandabovetheCentre
MountBracket.
 Alignthecavityattherearoftheundersideofthe
cabinetwiththeCentreMountBracket.Carefully
lowerthecabinetontotheCentreMountPlate.
 Note:TheCentreMountPlatewillcapture
the product’s internal frame and will assist in
supporting the cabinet while the next step is
carried out.
3d.4 Usetheremainingfastenersprovidedwiththe
MountPlatetosecurelyfixthecabinettothe
MountPlate.
3d.5 Follow Step 4 on page 11 to complete
installation of the cabinet.
M8 x 20mm
M8 x 20mm
M8 x 30mm
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4.1 RotatetheLeveroutwardslightlyandfeedtheLever
throughtheslitintherighthandsideEndCover.
 AlignthehooksontheEndCoverswiththeslotson
thecabinet.PushtheEndCoversontothecabinet
so that the hooks sit within the slots.
4.2 PushtheEndCoversdownwardtofullyengagethe
hooks. The top and front surfaces of the cabinet
shouldsitflushwiththeEndCovers.
4.3 ReplacetheLeverHandleandscrew.
4.4 Using the Arm Handles (refer to 8.1 and 8.2 on
page 15) lower the Arm and pull it to the front of the
cabinet.Thisistoexposetheundersidecavity.
4.5 SnaptheCentreMountCoverintopositionwithin
thecavityattherearoftheundersideoftheunit.
TheCovershouldsitflushwiththesurrounding
surfaces of the cabinet.
4.6 Return the Arm to its original position within
the cabinet.
Step 4 - Replacing Covers and Lever Handle
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12 Step 5 - Preparing Receiving Bracket for mounting
5.1 BeforeyoumounttheReceiving
Bracketthereareacoupleof
quick steps to follow to expose
the mount holes.
5.2 WhileholdingthetopoftheBacking
Plate,pulltheOuterCoverdownward
andpasttheBackingPlate.
Note: Care should be taken to not
over-extendthe springs.
Do not release the outer cover
quickly as this may lead to
personal injury, property or
product damage.
5.3 RotatetheOuterCoverupwardto
expose the mount holes.
BackingPlate
OuterCover
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Step 6 - Mounting the Receiving Bracket
6A MOUNTING YOUR RECEIVING
BRACKET TO A POST
6a.1 Using the fasteners supplied with
yourPostKitattachtheReceiving
Bracketasshown.
6B MOUNTING YOUR RECEIVING
BRACKET TO A MASONRY WALL
6b.1 Use the centre line and line height
indicators displayed on the drilling
templatetoaligntheReceiving
Bracketwiththecabinet.
6b.2 Align and temporarily secure the
DrillingTemplatetothewallusing
tape at the desired height.
6b.3 Drill2holesusinga10mm(13/32”)
masonry drill where marked on the
RetractingLineDrillingTemplate.
6b.4 RemovetheDrillingTemplate.
6b.5 PositiontheReceivingBracketon
the Wall and align the mount holes
with the drilled holes.
6b.6 Insertmasonrysleevefastenersin
the 2 holes and tighten securely.
M8 x 70mm
Ø10 x 55mm
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14 Step 7 - Preparing Receiving Bracket for Operation
7.1 RotatetheOuterCoverdownward.
7.2 AligntheOuterCoverinternalslots
withBackingPlateouterribs.Slide
theCoverontotheBackingPlateand
allowtheCovertoreturntothetop
position.JiggletheCovertofreeit
should it not slide smoothly.
7.3 PushtheCoverdownwardand
allow it to spring upward to test
its operation.
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Step 7 - Preparing Receiving Bracket for Operation
Step 8 - Operation
8.1 To extend the arm and line assembly
Arm Handles from the underside of
the cabinet.
8.2 PullArmandLinesdownwardfromthe
cabinet using the Arm Handles.
8.3 PullArmandLineshorizontally
forward from the cabinet towards the
ReceivingBracket.
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16 Step 8 - Operation
8.7 Tensioning the Lines
 Therearetwotensionsettingsthatprovidetaught
LineatvariousLineextensiondistances.
Position 1 - 2.0m to 4m of line extension
SlowlyrotatetheLeverHandledownwarduntilyou
feel and/or hear a click.
Position 2 - 4 to 6.5m of line extension
SlowlyrotatetheLeverHandledownwardpast
Position1untilyoufeeland/orhearasecondclick.
8.4 Engaging the Arm and Line assembly in the
Receiving Bracket
Lower the Arm onto the
ReceivingBracketbetweenthe
two centre Lines.
8.5 SeattheArmwithintheReceivingBracket.Allowthe
Arm and Lines to slide back towards the cabinet and
engageonthetwoLockingPinswithintheReceiving
Bracket.
Note: Two holes in the centre of the Arm must
engagewiththeReceivingBracketLockingPins.
8.6 WiththeArmsecurewithintheReceivingBracket,
youmaynowtensiontheLinesusingtheLever
on the cabinet.
Position 1 Position 2
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Handy Hints
When hanging thick or bulky items, lay
themovermorethanoneLine.
When you don’t expect to fill the capacity
of your clothesline, hang your clothes on
the outer Lines, as this will allow clothes to
dry more easily.
8.8 Releasing Line tension
The following images show releasing Line tension
fromPosition1.Applythesameactionstorelease
LinetensionfromPosition2.
8.8a RotatetheLeverHandledownardslightlyandhold.
8.8b WhileholdingtheLeverHandledownwardpress
and hold the button.
8.8c Whilepressingthebutton,allowtheLeverhandle
toslowlyrotateupward.PositiontheLeverHandle
back within the cabinet.
WARNING: The Lines are under spring tension.
DonotallowtheArmandLinestoretractuncontrolled
as this may lead to personal injury, property or
product damage. Hold the Arm securely and walk
it back to the cabinet.
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.
Wedonotrecommendtheuseofoilor‘WD’typelubricantsonanypartof
the Clothesline.
To maintain appearance and durability of coatings on metal components we
recommend a twice yearly application of a reputable brand of car polish or wax.
Step 8 - Operation
Button
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18 Warranty
DesignedandtestedunderaQualitySystemthatmeetsHills
demanding quality specifications ® 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 Slim Retracting Clothesline;
(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the
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.
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’specific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.
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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]
Rest of the World
Refer to Hills Website
www.hills.com.au/en/contact-us
Hills Websites
www.hills.com.au
HillsBrandedProducts
www.hills.com.au/customerservice
HillsConsumerAdvice
www.hillsholdings.com.au
Hills Holdings Limited
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Hills Holdings Limited
A.B.N.35007573417
Issue July 2013
PD4654a
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