Sitebuddyz theCladman User manual

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing theCladman.
theCladman is for use with Cement based weatherboards and traditional
featheredged cladding. Robustly constructed incorporating welded steel core corner
joints, it is suitable for a range of board widths between 125 –225mm and a board
thickness range between 8 –38mm.
It has been designed to provide what we at Sitebuddyz Ltd call your extra pair of
hands. It enables a single person to install various sizes of cement based
weatherboards or the traditional featheredged cladding that are currently on the
market, with ease and the minimum of effort.
With theCladman, more than one elevation can be clad at the same time, and you
can be sure that the overlap will remain constant giving that perfect appearance to
the completed project.
When it comes to boards that require cutting to fit around window sills, door frames
and reveals, theCladman supports the board in place without movement, allowing
greater accuracy of marking the board, prior to cutting and permanent fixing.
Specifications
Main components
Vertical arm: Aluminium with high tensile grade 8.8 threaded insert.
Lower legs: Aluminium.
Roller unit: Thermoplastic knob, spindle stainless steel, conicalspring
stainless steel, roller natural rubber.
Corner joints: Nylon outer with welded steel core.
Assembled size: Length: 500mm x Width: 200mm x Depth: 160mm.
Weight: 0.90 kg.
INDEX

PAGE 1:
Index
PAGE 2:
Introduction and specification
PAGE 3:
Health and safety and Environment
PAGE 4:
Parts Identification
PAGE 5:
Board Overlap Guide
PAGE 6:
Under Soffit Overlap Guide
PAGE 7:
Guide for use on Cement Based Weatherboards
PAGE 9:
Guide for use on Featheredged Boards
PAGE 10:
Guarantee

Health and Safety
To avoid personal injury to yourself or others, when theCladman is not in use, cover
the threaded end of the index screw with the protection sleeve (i) supplied.
The protection nut (g) should be fitted at all times to protect the end of the thread
against damage and injury.
Do not leave theCladman in a position that may cause a person to trip or fall over it,
in particular on scaffolding walkways.
The index screw provided has a high pull out resistance. Only these types of screws
should be used, ordinary types of screws should be avoided. Ensure theCladman is
firmly secured before applying any weight to it.
theCladman should only be used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Environment
Please dispose of any surplus packaging supplied with this product in an
environmentally friendly way.
This product should not be disposed of in household waste bins but through your
local recycling facilities.

BOARD OVERLAP GUIDE
Select the roller position relevant to the board width and overlap range required.
BOARD WIDTH
POSITION
OVERLAP RANGE
125mm
1
30-05mm
150mm
1
55-30mm
2
30-05mm
175mm
1
80-55mm
2
55-30mm
3
30-05mm
180mm
1
85-60mm
2
60-35mm
3
35-10mm
190mm
2
70-45mm
3
45-20mm
200mm
2
80-55mm
3
55-30mm
4
30-05mm
225mm
2
105-80mm
3
80-60mm

UNDER SOFFIT OVERLAP GUIDE
Positions 4,5,6,7 are used relevant to board width for cladding the last full width
board under a soffit.
BOARD WIDTH
POSITION
125mm
7
150mm
7
175mm
6
180mm
5
190mm
5
200mm
5
225mm
4

Cement Based Weatherboards
The first board should be fitted as specified
by the manufacturer, making sure it is level.
Refering to the overlap guide, fit the roller at the
recommended position for the board width in
use and overlap distance required.
From the top edge of the first board mark the
overlap distance.
With the lower legs positioned firmly under the
lower edge of the board, observe if the top of the
roller aligns with the overlap mark. If adjustment
is required simply slacken the locking knob and rotate the
lower legs until alignment is achieved, retighten
the locking knob. Now theCladman is now set and all
overlaps will be the same.
We recommend using the 8mm driver bit supplied
in a battery drill to screw theCladman to a baton
(at least one in from the end of the board).
Repeat the procedure fitting another of theCladman
at the other end of the board.

Slide the length of board to be fitted onto the rollers
of theCladman to the position required and fix.
Subsequent boards are fitted by simply unscrewing
and repositioning theCladman.
When the soffit is reached the last full width board will
require theCladman roller to be repositioned. Referring to
the UNDER SOFFIT OVERLAP GUIDE, move the roller to
the position recommended for the board width. Mark the
overlap distance on the last board, align the top of the
roller with the mark and fix to the baton.
Fix the last full board and complete the elevation
with the last board cut down to fit.

Featheredged Cladding
When fitting the first featheredged board theCladman can be used in the same way
as for fitting the last full width cement based weatherboard. Referring to the
overlap guide fit the roller at the recommended position for the board width in use
and overlap distance required. Measure the distance from the top of the roller to
the underside of the top arm of thecladman. Deduct the distance the first board
will overhang the bottom of the batons. Measure and mark this distance from the
bottom of the baton (at least one in from the end). Fix theCladman with the
underside of the top arm aligned with the mark. Repeat for the second of
theCladman at the other end of the board. theCladman will act as a pair of hangers
to support the first board whilst being checked for level prior to fixing. If
adjustment is required simply reposition one of theCladman to achieve a level
board.
TheCladman is then used in exactly the same way as form the cement based
weatherboard instructions.

GUARANTEE
Sitebuddyz ltd guarantees that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase the
enclosed product will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship.
Sitebuddyz ltd agrees to provide for the repair or at its option, the replacement of a
defective product. Sitebuddyz ltd reserve the right to replace defective parts, or the
product with new or refurbished items. Items that are replaced become the property of
Sitebuddyz ltd.
To benefit from this guarantee, any fault that occurs must be notified to Sitebuddyz Ltd
within one year from the date the product was purchased. Proof of purchase, such as a
receipt or invoice, must be provided.
If the product is exchanged, the replacement will be covered by the unexpired portion of
the original guarantee.
In the unlikely event of theCladman requiring repair, please contact your supplier for
advice in the first instance or Sitebuddyz Ltd on 03452 200134 or go to
[e-mail].
This guarantee shall only apply to faults that are due to inferior workmanship or
materials. It does not cover faults or damage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and
tear, neglect (in particular to threaded parts), tampering with the product, or repair other
than by Sitebuddyz ltd or appointed agent.
This product is intended for domestic and trade use and the guarantee applies equally.
No person has the authority to vary the terms and conditions of this guarantee.
This guarantee if offered in addition to your statutory rights, and does not affect these
rights in any way.
Sitebuddyz Ltd
Website: www.sitebuddyz.com Telephone:[phone]
Sitebuddyz Ltd is a company registered in England No 8918878
with a registered office at
4 Douglas Close, Bognor Regis West Sussex, PO22 7UE