Stockmaster Navigator User manual

* Pro Version shown
Assembly Instructions
CL/INST01a
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User Instruction Manual
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Platform - Safety Rail Assembly
IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly.
Note: If assembling the platform with Folding Safety Rails first read the seperate instructions included with the
Folding Safety Rail Bracket Kit.
Step 1 - Fix the Rear Safety Rail to the rear of the Platform Kickrail. Use the M6 x 45mm Patchlok bolts (blue
coated) and screw in with the hexagon key leaving the bolt slightly loose (See illustration No. 1)
Note: Do NOT use Pnuematic or Electric drivers with Patch-Lok Fixings
Step 2 - Fix the Lower LH Side Safety Rail to the Platform Kickrail. Slide the Safety Rail into the Kickrail. Place a M6 x
40mm bolt through the top hole at the front of the Kickrail and fit a nut - Finger tight only . (See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 - Fix the Lower LH Side Safety Rail to the Rear Safety Rail using two M6 x 65 bolts and nuts - Finger tight
only. (See illustration No. 3)
Step 4 -Fix the Upper LH Side Safety Rail to the Rear Safety Rail using two M6 x 65 bolts and nuts. Finger tight
only. (See illustration No. 4)
Step 5 - Fix the Upper LH Side Safety Rail to the Lower Side Safety Rail. Finger tight only. (See illustration No. 5)
Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other side rails. PRO Version repeat steps 2 & 3 only. Do not fit the RHS Upper Side
Safety Rail
Step 6 -Check that the rails are all alligned and use the hexagonal key and spanner to tighten all bolts. The M6
bolts must be tightened untill the screw end is flush with the back of the nut. (See illustration No. 6)

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Platform - Safety Rail Assembly
M6 x 45
Patch-Lok
M6 x 40
M6 x 65
M6 x 65
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4

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Platform - Safety Rail Assembly
Illustration 5 Illustration 6
M6 x 65
NEXT: For Standard Models - Proceed to Ladder Frame Assembly 8
NEXT: For PRO Models - Proceed to Rota-Gate Assembly 4

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IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly.
Step 1 - Fasten the Angle Rotating Bracket to the Lower Side Safety Rail at A and B using two M6 x 40mm Bolts and
Nyloc Nuts - Finger tight only . (See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 - Attach the Nylon Catch Plate to the inside of the Rear Safety Rail with two M6 x 50mm Bolts, Washers and
Nyloc Nuts at C and D - Finger tight only . (See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 - Close the Rotating Side Safety Rail as shown. Twist the Locking Knob 1/4 turn so the pin is fully extended
and locate the pin in the Stricker Plate at E.. Tighten all bolts at A thru D untill firm only. (See illustration No. 3)
Step 4 - Open and close the gate thru its full range ensuring it latches closed correctly. The holes in the Catch
plate are elongated for fine adjustement. When all is correct tighten all fixings using the hex key and spanner provided.
(See illustration No. 4)
Rota-Gate Assembly

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Rota-Gate Assembly
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4
M6 x 40
B
A
E
M6 x 40
M6 x 40 C
D
C
D
E

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IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly.
Step 1 - Remove the M6 x 65mm screw and nyloc nut at A from the LHS Upper Side Safety Rail as viewed from the
entry point of the platform and discard. (See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 - Align the Rear Tab of the Auto-Safe Gate Housing with hole position A in the LH Side Upper Safety Railing.
Insert the longer M6 x 70mm screw supplied and tighten with a nyloc nut. (See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 - Fit the supplied U Bolt around the Upper Side Safety Rail and pass thru the holes in the Auto Safe Gate
Housing. Ensure the Gate is level and tighten using the washers and nyloc nuts supplied. (See illustration No. 3)
Step 4 - Open and close the gate testing the Spring Auto Open Function and that the Gate Latch securely holds
the gate in the closed position. (See illustration No. 4)
Auto-Safe Gate Assembly

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Auto-Safe Gate Assembly
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4
A
M6 x 70
A
M6 x “U” Bolt
M6 x “U” Bolt

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Ladder Frame Assembly
IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly. Work Safely - Do not stand the
frames upright when assembling. Place the frames in the positions as shown in the illustrations.
Step 1 -Lay the Rear Frame (without steps) on the floor. Check that the Flat Brace is at the floor level. If not, turn
the frame over. Place the Platform over the frame as shown. (See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 -Place one of the two Tube Braces under the Platform Safety Rail. (See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 - Fix the other Tube Brace, Platform and Rear Frame together using a 10 x 20mm bolt and nut. Finger tight
only . For ease, lift the Frame up slightly. Remove the Tube Brace from under the Platform Safety Rail and fit to the other
side. (See illustration No. 3)
Step 4 - Turn the Platform on its side, the Rear Frame will stand up. Place something under the Platform Rails as
illustrated so the centre line of the Rear Frame is approximately parallel to the floor. (The long box may be used for this).
(See illustration No. 4)
Step 5 - Engage the Front Frame (with steps) into the Platform and fix together using a 10 x 20mm bolt and nut.
Finger tight only . For ease, lift the Frame up slightly. Repeat this step for the other side. (See illustration No. 5)
Step 6 - Fix the free ends of the Tube Braces to the Front Frame using 10 x 20mm bolts and nuts - Finger tight only .
Do not tighten the 10mm bolts untill advised. (See illustration No. 6)

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Ladder Frame Assembly
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4
Flat Brace
M10 x 20

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Ladder Frame Assembly
Illustration 5 Illustration 6
M10 x 20
M10 x 20

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Tube Brace Assembly
IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly. Work Safely - Do not stand the
frames upright when assembling. Place the frames in the positions as shown in the llustrations.
Instructions for sizes with 4 to 7 steps including the platform :
There are no additional Tube Braces to be fitted to these sizes. Proceed to Control Handle Assembly
Instructions for sizes with 8 to 11 steps including the platform:
See Step 1 only
Instructions for sizes with 12 to 14 steps including the platform:
See all Steps
Step 1 - Fix one of the two shorter Tube Braces to the Front Frame at A using the M10 x 20 bolts and nuts supplied
with the Braces - Finger tight only . For sizes 8 to 11 ONLY fix the other end of the Tube Brace at B on the Rear Frame then
turn the ladder over and repeat for the other side. - Note: Do not tighten the M10 bolts until advised.
For sizes 8 to 11 ONLY - Proceed to Control Handle Assembly. (See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 - For sizes 12 to 14. Fix the remaining end of the Shorter Tube Brace and one end of the Middle sized Tube
Brace to the Rear Frame at B using the M10 x 45 bolt, nut and spacer supplied. The Shorter Brace fixes to the outside
of the Frame. Fit the spacer over the bolt on the Inside of the Frame and fix the Middle sized Brace to the inside of the
Frame - Finger tight only. (See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 -Fix the remaining end of the Middle sized Brace to the inside of the Front Frame and the Large Tube Brace
to the outside of the Frame at C - Finger tight only . Fix the remaining end of the Large Tube Brace at D - Finger tight only.
Turn the ladder over and repeat for the other side. Note: Do not tighten the M10 bolts until advised. (See illustration No. 3)

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Tube Brace Assembly
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3
A
B
B
A
M10 x 20
M10 x 20
B
B
Nylon Spacer
Nylon Spacer
C
C
D
D
M10 x 45
M10 x 45

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Control Handle Assembly
IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly. Work Safely - This assembly is
done with the Stockmaster standing upright.
Step 1 - Stand the Ladder upright. Position the Control Handle in the Step Frame between the 2nd and 3rd steps.
(See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 - Fix the Control Handle to the Frame. Pass an “E” Pin through the centre hole in the Control Handle and the
Lower hole in the Mounting Angle of the Step Frame and secure with an “E” Clip fitted to the outside ring of the “E” Pin.
(See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 - Fix the Restraining Cable to the Frame using a M6 x 16 bolt and 2 Washers. Fit a washer to the bolt, pass
it through the loop in the Restraining Cable and fit the second washer. Fit the bolt in the Upper hole of the Mounting
Angle of the Step Frame and secure with a nut. Tighten the bolt using the Double Ended Spanner and Hex Key (See
illustration No. 3)
Step 4 - Fix the Restraining Cable to the Control Handle. Use an “E” Pin and pass it through the Upper hole in the
Control Handle. Fit a washer and pass it through the Free Loop in the Restraining Cable and secure with an “E” Clip on
the inside ring of the ”E” Pin. (See illustration No. 4)
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Lower Mounting
Angle Hole
Centre Hole

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Control Handle Assembly
Illustration 3 Illustration 4
M6 x 16
NEXT: For sizes with 4 to 5 steps incl. platform:
Proceed to Mobilisation Assembly Instructions 17
NEXT: For sizes with 6 to 14 steps incl platform:
Proceed to Handrail Assembly Instructions 15

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IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly. Work Safely - This assembly is
done with the Stockmaster standing upright.
Step 1 - Fix the Handrail to the Platform Kickrail. Slide the Handrail into the Kickrail and rotate the handrail so that
the lower end is over the Step. Place an M6 x 40 bolt through the bottom hole at the front of the Kickrail and fit a nut
Finger tight only. (See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 - Fix the Handrail to the Step. Place an M6 x 40 bolt through the Handrail and fit the nut under the Step.
Check that the Handrails are correctly aligned and tighten all four bolts using the Hex Key and Double Ended
Spanner. (See illustration No. 2)
Step 3 -Illustration No. 3 shows completed Handrail assembly.
Handrail Assembly
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
M6 x 40
M6 x 40

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Handrail Assembly
Illustration 3

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Mobilisation Assembly
IMPORTANT: To avoid assembly problems follow these instructions exactly. Work Safely - This assembly is
done with the Stockmaster standing upright.
Step 1 - Fix the Mobilisation Rails (Rectangular Hollow Section - RHS) to the Frames at A & B (See illustration No. 1)
Step 2 - Using the M8 x 40 bolts, nuts and sleeves. Pass the bolt through the hole in the Frame Bracket at D, on the
Front Frame. Place a sleeve over the bolt and fit the Rectangular Hollow Section on the inside of the bracket. Secure
with a nut - Finger tight only . (See illustration No. 2)
Note: The Mobilisation units are left & right with the Link Cable C at end A (See illustration No. 2) . The bolt heads are
seen from the outer side of the ladder.
Step 3 - Repeat Step 2 at position E on the Rear Frames - Finger tight only. (See illustration No. 3)
Step 4 -When all four bolts are fitted, ensure all four feet are sitting firmly on the floor and tighten with the Hex
Key and Spanner provided. (See illustration No. 4)
Step 5 - One at a time, fix the Castors and Castor Mounting Angles to the Mobilisation Channels. Pass an M12 x 40
hex head bolt through the Mobilisation Channel and locate the Castor Mounting Angle over the bolt. Fit the Castor and
then a Washer placed inside the castor body. Secure the Castor with the nut. Tighten the nut with the Spanner
provided. The head of the bolt will refrain from turning as its held in a fixed position between the channel flanges. (See
illustration No. 5)
Note: Castor Mounting Angles have two sets of mounting holes. For sizes 4 and 5 use the inside holes. For sizes 6
and larger, use the outside holes.
Step 6 -Attach the Mobilisation Link Cable to the Control Handle. Fit a Clevis Pin through the lower hole in the
Control Handle. Lift up the Link Cable C. Fit it over the Clevis Pin and secure with an “E” Clip on the inside ring of the
Clevis Pin. (See illustration No. 6)
Step 7 -Ensure the Ladder is standing on a level surface. Stand on the first step taking hold of ladder frame and
flexing it so all four feet sit firmly on the floor. When there is no evidence of rocking, the remaining 10mm bolts in the
Ladder Frames using the Hex Key only. (Hold the nut in a fixed position with the spanner. Do not rotate the nut.)

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Mobilisation Assembly
IIllustration 1 Illustration 2
Illustration 3 Illustration 4
A B A
D
C
M8 x 40
M8 x 40
E

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Mobilisation Assembly
Illustration 5 Illustration 6
M12 x 40
C
NEXT: Australian Standard AS 1892.1
Product Assembly is complete and your Navigator Ladder qualifies under Australian Standards AS 1892.1. You can
proceed to User Instruction and Warranty Links.
NEXT: European Standard EN 131.7
Sizes #4 to #9 ONLY. For information on compliance for sizes #10 to #14 contact your supplier
NEXT: Proceed to Ballast Assembly. 20
NEXT: User Instructions and Warranty links. 22