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Owner’s Manual
TO SUIT MODELS:
Supa Fold Duo
Supa Fold Mono
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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 Owner’s 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

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Carton Contents
Supa Fold Duo Mono
1 Mount Bracket Assembly LH 1 1
2 Mount Bracket Assembly RH 1 1
3 Arm – LH 1 1
4 Arm – RH 1 1
5 Arm Inner – LH 1 –
6 Arm Inner – RH 1 –
7 Inner Spreader Bar 2 –
8 Outer Spreader Bar 2 2
9 Spreader Joiner 2 1
10 Corner 4 2
11 Line 2 1
Hex Key 5mm 2 2
Hex Key 4mm 1 1
Line Tie Off Cap 4 2
Fasteners* 4 4
Carton Contents
Check all components are supplied in your carton. Refer to the chart below for quantities.
1
3
2
4
5
9
9
11
10
6
7
8
*In the Supa FoldDuomodel,thefastenersarelocatedin
the wall bracket assembly.
* Supa Fold Duo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).
Your product can be reduced in width (if needed) refer to step 8 on page 12 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Duo 2250mm (88.5") 1200mm (47.2")
Supa Fold Mono 2250mm (88.5") 1200mm (47.2")
Fig. 1
Depth
Width
Ensureareaisfreefrom
pipes and obstructions
750mm
(30") minimum
100mm (4") minimum
Product dimensions:
400mm (16") minimum
50mm (2")
Wall or Post
Eavesorotheroverhang
• User’sheadheight
= top of bracket
Ground

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Installation
Step 2 – Remove insert from mount brackets
Inserts will need to be removed in order to attach the mount bracket to your type of
installation. (Fig. 2).
2.1 To remove the inserts, simply hold the moulding and pull out.
2.2 To re-attach, push the insert back into the bracket.
Warning: When installing the brackets ensure the left and right labels are positioned
correctly, as shown.
Fig. 2
Supa Fold Mono
Supa Fold Duo
Assembled
Assembled
Dis-assembled
Dis-assembled
Bracket
Insert
Bracket
Insert

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Installation
Step 3 – Installing your mount brackets
The following instructions are provided for installing your mount brackets to either;
• Brickormasonrywalls(step4)
• Studwalls(step5)
• PostKits(step6)
  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. 3
Product Mount Hole Centres
Supa FoldDuo 2200mm (86.5")
Supa Fold Mono 2200mm (86.5")
Refer to Fig. 1
Important: When installing a Supa FoldDuo,takenoteofwhich
holes are to be used for mounting of the mount brackets.
On the LH bracket, use the left holes.
On the RH bracket, use the right holes.
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

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Mount bracket
Ensuretheheadofthebolts
do not protrude more than
8-10mm.
Installation
Step 4 – Fixing to a brick or masonry wall
4.1 Doublechecktoensureyouhavesufcientclearanceandtheareaisfreefrom
pipes and other obstructions.
4.2 Mark the position of the mount bracket hole centres on the wall.
If you are replacing an existing Hills Folding Frame 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. 4 Fig. 5
4.3 Drillappropriatelysizedholesinyourwalltosuitthefastenersbeingused(Fig. 4).
4.4 Clear holes of dust and debris before inserting fastener (Fig. 5).
4.5 Check the left hand and right hand bracket orientation, then insert fasteners
and secure.
8-10mm
Single shown here

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Installation
Step 5 – Fixing to a stud wall
5.1 Doublechecktoensureyouhavesufcientclearanceandtheareaisfreefrom
pipes and other obstructions.
5.2 Locate the vertical studs in your wall.
5.3 Determineifyouneedtoadjustyourproductwidth.
You may need to reduce the width of your Supa Fold to match existing stud
centres, (refer to step 8 on page 12 for details).
5.4 Mark the position of the mount bracket’s hole centres on the wall, (corresponding
with the stud positions) (Fig. 6).
5.5 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. 6
Stud centres and
mount hole centres
must match
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

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Installation
Step 6 – Fixing to a post kit
Post kits for Supa Fold Folding Frame clotheslines are available as optional accessories.
6.1 Install and assemble the post kit as per the separate instructions provided
with the kit.
6.2 Install the mount brackets as shown (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
Mount bracket
M8 washer
M8 x 75 socket
head bolt
M8
washer
M8
nyloc Cross brace
Hex key 6mm
Single shown here
for mono and duo (g7) for long, compact and mini (g6)
M8 x 55 socket
head bolt
* Fasteners and Hex key
supplied in Post Kit

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Assembly
Fig. 9
Spreader joiner
Tap gently with
a hammer
Spreader bar
Mount hole
Fastener
Spreader handle
Step 7 – Assemble the spreader bars
7.1 Dis-assemblethespreaderhandlefromthespreaderjoinerusingthehexkey
4mm (Fig. 8).
7.2 Insert the spreader joiner into the spreader bar and then fasten with the spreader
handle as shown (Fig. 9).
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. 10).
Fig. 8 Spreader joiner
Spreader handle
Fastener
Hex key 4mm
Protect this end Fig. 10
Lever gently
with a screwdriver

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Assembly
Step 7 – continued
7.3 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. 11).
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Supa Fold Duo
The Supa FoldDuohasanouter(longer)andinner(shorter)spreaderbar(Fig. 12).
You must ensure the lengths of spreader bars match.
Inner (shorter)
Outer (longer)Outer (longer)
Ensurefastenerhole
is in correct orientation
Inner (shorter)

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Step 8 – 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 6.
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. 14).
For the Supa FoldDuomodel,youwillneedtocutboththeinnerandouter
assembled spreader bars
• 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. 14
Cut equal lengths
from each end
Assembly

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Assembly
Step 9 – Fit arms to mount brackets
9.1 Re attach plastic inserts into wall brackets.
9.2 Attach the arms to the top of the mount brackets as shown using the fasteners and
5mm hex key provided. Refer to Fig. 15 and Fig. 16. Replace arm end cap if it has
come loose in transit. Refer to Fig. 17 for correct orientation.
9.3 Attach the struts to the bottom of the mount brackets as shown using the fasteners
and 5mm hex key provided. Refer to Fig. 15 and Fig. 16.
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.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Supa Fold Duo
Supa Fold Mono
Strut
Arm
Mount bracket Small fastener
Large fastener
5mm hex key
Mount bracket
Strut
Strut
Small fastener
Large fastener
Inner arm
Outer arm
5mm hex key
* RH arm shown
for reference
* RH arm shown
for reference
Note: Arms to fit into mount bracket long
arm on the outer, short arm on the inner.
Fig. 17

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Assembly
Step 10 – Assemble corners into spreader bar
10.1 Remove corner caps by gently levering with a screwdriver (Fig. 18).
10.2 Insert and secure the corners into both ends of the spreader bar using
hex key 5mm (ensure bolts are firmly tightened) (Fig. 19).
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Corner cap
Hex key 5mm
Spreader bar
M6 socket head bolt
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 11 – Assemble spreader bar to arms
11.1 Lift and rotate each arm up until the strut clicks once to indicate it has engaged,
then lower gently to the ‘horizontal’ position (Fig. 20).
11.2 Insert the spreader bar and corners into the arm ends and secure using
hex key 5mm (Fig. 21). Please note the correct handle orientation.
11.3 Snap on all corner caps with Hills logo up (Fig. 22).
Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22 Corner cap
Corner
Spreader barArm
‘click’

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Line Assembly
Step 12 – Attaching the line
EachSupa Fold product has individual line configurations and threading patterns,
as shown (Fig. 23).
Eachlineisfastenedtoalinetie-off,thenthreadedthroughthelinesleevesand
tensioned/fastened to the other line tie-off.
Fig. 23
Supa Fold Duo
Supa Fold Mono
Line tie-off
Line tie-off
Line tie-off
Line tie-off
Line tie-off
Line tie-off
Line sleeves
Line sleeves
Line sleeves

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Step 12 – Continued
Line Assembly
12.1 Thread a line tie off cap onto one
end of the PVC line.
12.6 When you reach the tie off end of the
line, thread another line tie off cap.
12.4 Feed the line through the line
sleeves, starting with the rear sleeve on
the other arm.
12.2 Insert the line into the slot of the line tie
off saddle and through the side. Pull through
15cm+ of excess line for tensioning.
12.3 Loop the line around the groove in
the line tie off saddle. Pull tight to prevent
the line from slipping.
12.5 Continue feeding the line through the
line sleeves ensuring all lines are parallel
(refer to Fig. 23 for the threading pattern
for your product).
Note It is useful to kink or twist the
line when feeding it through the line
sleeves to make assembly easier.

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Line Assembly
12.9 Trim off excess PVC line at dotted
line shown above. Make sure line is firmly
pulled back into the line tie off saddle.
12.10 Push PVC line end securely into
saddle.
12.11 Fit line tie off caps over the line tie
off saddles.
Step 12 – Continued
12.8 Check that all the lines are tight and
adjust and retension if necessary.
12.7 Insert the line into the slot of the last
line tie off saddle, repeat the tie off.

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Operation
Step 13 – Using your Supa Fold
To lower the clothesline (Fig. 24)
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. 24)
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. 24
Raising your Clothesline
B
C
A
B
A
C
Lowering your Clothesline

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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 Line Sleeves
untildesiredtensionisachieved.Undoandre-tielineasshowninstep12onpages
17 and 18.
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.
Care and Maintenance
Hills Clothes 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
•2yearguarantee
WARNING:CHOKINGHAZARD!
Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Not to be used as a toy.