HSS Hire 86990 Installation and operating manual

Ladder Stay
and
Safety Foot
Hire Shops
Ladder stay, for holding the ladder
away from a wall and the safety foot
to hold the base of your ladder firm.
Operating & Safety Guide 787
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Lower the ladder, simply reverse the erection
instructions. Remove the ladder stay and give the
equipment a final clean ready for return to your
local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
Code 86990/86992
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1998 No. 787/02
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Ladder Safety
Ensure ladders are set at the correct angle. The gap
between the foot of the ladder and the wall should be
one quarter the vertical height the ladder is to reach (plus
the length of the ladder stay being used).
The ladder's maximum safe working load, (the total
weight of the user and tools) must not exceeded.
Never stand on the top 3 rungs, either use
a taller set or use an access tower.
When moving to a new site, carry the
ladders with care.
If using a ladder to gain access, always
extend it at least 1m above the height
at which you step off.
Never rest a ladder against anything
that might not bear the load –
windows, guttering etc.
For maximum safety, rope the top
of the ladder to the structure you
are scaling and the bottom to
stakes driven into the ground (if
this is not possible, you must
have a helper to foot the ladder).
If using the ladder with a roof
ladder, rope the two together.
Four up
One out
+ Stay

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.
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.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Never let more than one person onto the ladder at
any time.
Wear sensible clothing and
stout, comfortable footwear
offering good grip. If the job you are doing requires,
wear goggles, gloves & hard hat.
Don’t attempt to use the ladder unless you feel
comfortable working at heights.
Never use the ladder unless there is someone close
by to summon help in the event of accident.
Never carry tools or materials while climbing unless
you can do so leaving your hands free, by carrying the
equipment in a shoulder bag. Climb first then haul the
equipment up after you on a rope.
Never use the ladder near over-head or wall
mounted power cables and similar hazards.
Never use the ladder in very windy or blustery
conditions.
Check the equipment’s condition before use. If it
show signs of damage or excessive wear- notably to
ladder feet. rung, ropes, pulleys and locking devices-
return it to your local HSS Hire Shop immediately.
Note that this type of equipment is designed to
provide access for light maintenance work.
Keep you feet in the middle of the rung and climb
gripping the side firmly with both hands.
Always climb on the outer face never on the
underside, and never lean too far to one side
to reach.
Never do anything that involves applying a lot of
force. The ladder could topple over.
Always set up the equipment on a firm, level, non-
slip surface. On soft ground, stand the equipment on
boards or preferably a ladder safety foot, to stop it
sinking in.
GETTING STARTED
GENERAL SAFETY
LADDER STAY...
Fit the ladder stay to the top two rungs, slide the
hooks over the rungs then secure in place using its
spring clip (see illustration).
LADDER SAFETY FOOT…
Place the Safety Foot back from the structure by 1⁄4
of the length that the ladder has been extended.
Where a ladder stay is used, its length should be added.
DO NOT use the Safety Foot on ice, loose surfaces
(eg gravel) or on a slope that runs from side to side. If
the slope is running from the structure outward do
not use on a slope with a drop greater that 1 in 3.If
you are at all unsure, contact
your local HSS Hire Shop for
advice before you use it.
Extend the ladder to the
required length ensuring the
sections are securely locked
together. Walk the ladder upright
and rest the top of the ladder
against the structure.
Finally manoeuvre the base
of the ladder against the
inside edge of the Safety
Foot (see illustration).
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it will not do what you want in complete safety and with
reasonable ease, assume you have the wrong equipment
for the job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean, you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Ladder Stay Spring
Clip
Hooks
Ladder Safety
Foot