HSS Hire 86341 Troubleshooting guide

Combination
Ladders
A range of lightweight ladders for
use as either an extension, a
stairway or a step ladder.
Operating & Safety Guide 503
That done, with the top resting against the structure,
pull out the base to leave the ladder at the correct
working angle (see diagram).
For maximum safety, rope the top of the ladder to
the structure you are climbing, and tie the bottom to
stakes, driven into the ground.
As a STEP LADDER…
Fully close the ladder, raise it vertically and unlock
all of the safety catches.
Now hinge out the middle and top sections as a
single unit, as far as the retaining straps will allow,
before clipping the metal locking bars securely into place.
Finally, extend the top extension piece as required,
making sure it overlaps the second section by at least two
rungs before locking the safety catch to lock it
in place.
As a STAIR LADDER…
Ideally, get an able bodied assistant to help you.
Remove the extension piece and stand the ladder
with its stabiliser bar at the top of the stairway.
Now, hinge the base and mid-sections into the step
ladder format and refit the extension piece upside
down underneath the middle section –with its rung
hooks facing upwards and outwards, these hook up and
over the appropriate rung for the height required on the
middle section.
That done, engage the metal locking bars to brace
the ladder, stand the extension piece on a lower
step and adjust until the bars are horizontal. Then lock
the safety catch.
Finally, adjust the ladder’s position so its feet are as
far from the step’s edges as possible and either rope
it to a banister or have a helper steady it while in use.
Always climb the ladder’s outer face –never the
underside.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
While climbing, keep your feet in the middle of the
rungs and grip the sides firmly with both hands.
Never carry anything while climbing unless you
can do so leaving your hands free –say, by using a
shoulder bag. If necessary, climb first then haul up
whatever you need after you on a rope.
When working, never overstretch or lean too far to
one side. If you cannot reach, move the ladder.
Never use the ladder as a work platform for jobs
requiring a lot of force. It could topple over.
Never use the ladder for anything other than its
intended purpose. If it will not do what you want with
reasonable ease, assume you have the wrong piece of
equipment for the job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop
for advice.
Keep the ladder clean. You will find this less of a chore
if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end of
the hire period.
When not in use, store the ladder somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves. Prop it against a
wall or lay it flat on the ground. Never hang it up by its
rungs or stiles.
Return the ladder to its original, extension ladder
format, clipping the metal bracing struts along the base
section for transit.
Now, simply collapse the extension ladder as far as
it will go.
Finally, lock the sections together by locking the safety
catches in the normal way.
All that remains is to give the equipment a final
clean up ready for return, to your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Code 86341/58/60
503/02
75°75°
Combination Ladder
Easily converts to provide safe
stable access as a stairway – step –
or extension ladder
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2002 No. 503/02
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For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator
who has been deemed competent to do so by
his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using
cones and either barriers or tape, available for hire
from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves, footwear and a hard hat.
Avoid loose garments and jewellery that could catch in
moving parts. Tie back long hair.
Take all necessary precautions to protect yourself
and others against the possibility of contracting
infectious diseases in your work environment.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Make sure that anyone in the immediate work area
is warned of what you are doing.
Never use the ladder if you suffer from vertigo.
Have a helper support the ladder’s base while you
climb up and down –and to summon help if you
have an accident.
Take special care when working in the vicinity of
power cables, hanging lights and similar hazards –
particularly when extending the top section.
Angle Safety
To ensure the ladder is at a safe angle, before
use check that the white ball is visible in the
window of the ‘inclinometer’on the side of the
base section. When configured as steps make
sure, too, that the metal locking bars are
engaged and horizontal.
GENERAL SAFETY Never use chairs, boxes, tables and so on to gain
height.
Never use the ladder in very windy or blustery
conditions.
Note that the combination ladder is designed to
provide access for light maintenance work. Never
use it as a work platform.
Never climb higher than the fourth rung from the
top –particularly when the ladder is set up as a
stepladder with the extension piece fitted.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
The HSS combination ladder is fitted with a safety
catch to each extendable section. The safety catch
is designed to lock the respective section in place,
so safeguarding against accidental separation
during use.
It is the users responsibility to ensure that the
safety catches are set and locked before using this
equipment.
The catch has three positions; 1 Locked, 2
Unlocked and 3 stowed.
Always set up the ladder on a firm, level, non slip
surface. On soft ground stand it on boards to stop it’s
feet sinking in.
The ladder is made up of three sections –a base
section with stabiliser bar, a hinged middle section, and
GETTING STARTED
a top extension piece. These can be set up in any one
of three configurations.
As an EXTENSION LADDER…
As supplied, the ladder forms a conventional
extension ladder.
Lay the ladder flat on the ground and extend it to
the required length, ensuring each section overlaps
the one below by at least two rungs before locking its
safety catch.
If desired, the extension piece can be completely
removed to leave a 2 section-ladder. Never use the
extension piece as a ladder on its own, its too narrow to
be stable.
Decide where the ladder is to go, ensuring the top
will rest against something solid within easy reach
of the work area. Use a ladder stand-off (available from
your local HSS Hire Shop) to clear window sills, gutters,
downpipes and other obstructions.
You can now raise the ladder into position. Turn it
over, brace the stabiliser bar against the foot of the
structure to be climbed, lift up the top section and walk
forward until the ladder is vertical.
Base Section
Middle Section
Top Section
Stabiliser Bar
Inclinometer
Safety Catch
Extension Ladder
Ladder Sizes
Comm Code 86341 86358 86360
Ext. ladder height 4.1m 5.8m 8.6m
Step ladder height 3.0m 4.1m 6.1m
Stairway ladder height 3.0m 4.1m 6.1m
Closed length 1.9m 2.4m 3.6m
Top
Section
Top Section
Middle
Section
Hook
Middle
Section
Base Section
Stabiliser Bar
Metal
Locking
Bar
Metal
Locking
Bar
Webbing
Strap
Webbing
Strap
Stair Ladder
Step Ladder
Safety
Catch
Safety
Catch
Inclinometer
Rung Rung
Hook Catch
LOCKED UNLOCKED STOWED
Safety Catch