Penguin ICE LADDER User manual

ICE LADDER
Instructions
Updated 8-25-14
P.O. Box 2142
McHenry, IL 60051
815-861-2625
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.iceladder.com
SPECIFICATIONS
Work Mode:
Ladder Height - 8’
Transport Mode:
Height - 35”
Length - 50“
Width - 18”
Weight - 65 lbs.
Ice/Pier Thickness:
1” to 22”
Material:
304 Stainless Steel
Manufactured by:
Made in the
U.S.A.

1) Lay ladder in storage mode down on a flat surface. 2) Loosen lower circle grip locking lever. 3) Rotate lower circle grip and set to pier or ice mode.
Align pins with holes and lock lever.
4) Stand circle up on flat surface. 5) Locate ladder tensioning knobs. 6) Loosen ladder tensioning knobs and set aside.
7) Remove ladder from circle. 8) Loosen upper circle grip lever. 9) Rotate upper circle grip and set to pier or ice mode.
10) Align pins with holes and lock lever. 11) Loosen handle. 12) Slide upper arm down to hand grip.
13) Re-tighten handle. 14) Attach to ice or pier. 15) Keep lower locking lever facing towards inside of
circle.
Setup

16) Keep upper locking lever facing towards outside of
circle.
17) Loosen handle.
19) Adjust upper arm so receiving plate is at a 15-20°
angle. Tighten to mounting surface.
20) Lock handle. 21) Locate ladder locking pin.
22) Pull pin and rotate a quarter turn to hold open. 23) Slide ladder stud plate onto circle receiving plate. 24) Rotate ladder locking pin a quarter turn back into
locked position.
25) For additional safety and stability, insert ice screws in
the ice screw holes.
26) For ease of raising and lowering ladder, insert a utility
rope through back hole and tie to front hole.
27) Run rope through upper grip loop and anchor away
from for entry point.
28) Leave enough slack to allow for lowering and raising
of ladder.
29) Enter and exit water as needed. Use rope to assist in
raising and lowering lower ladder section.
18) Using handle on circle rotate circle so bottom grip
touches underside of mounting surface.
REVERSE ORDER TO PUT BACK
INTO STORAGE MODE
(See additional steps, maintenance and
warnings on back page)
Setup Continued

1) Place circle on flat surface and place arm at top of
circle.
2) Place ladder around circle. 3) Align the rungs of the open end of the ladder to the
circle.
4) Locate tensioning knobs and place through holes. 5) Tighten ladder to circle with tensioning knobs.
Rinse after each use with tap water and dry. Lubricate all pins, hinges and handles with a silicone based
lubricant.
Periodically check locking levers and tighten nuts to keep
grip plates tight.
Hinge - Pinch hazard Rung covers - Coarse grit can scratch bare skin Ice Teeth - Sharp points can cut skin
Serial Number Location - Ladder Serial Number Location - Circle Handle - Pull out and rotate to re-index
Storage Mode Maintenance Warnings Information
6) Ladder ready for storage.