Operating Instructions
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Read and follow these instructions with care before you operate the Zip ladder.
Surespan Zip 8 Ladders
(Units are heavy; safety should be observed at all times)
Note: Zip ladders are for internal use only.
Opening of Zip ladder
1. Using the operating pole (1) place the hook into the ringscrew (10) and
release the catch (11) by pulling downward.
2. Open the cover (5) with the operating pole (1) slowly and lower to
its fully open position.
3. Release the operating pole (1) and hook into the ring pull (12), located
on the bottom tread, then turn 90º (see drawing). Pull down the
ladder until at a suitable height the remaining can be pulled down by
hand.
4. Ensure the ladder stands safe on the floor.
5. The Zip ladder can now be used; maximum weight per tread 200kg,
maximum weight per ladder 500kg.
6. Whilst using the ladder keep a good hold on the handrail or scissors
when walking up and down.
Top operating handle - Wooden Casing
Opening Zip ladder from above using top operating handle
1. A safe standing position is essential; do not stand on the trap door until
the ladder is fully open.
2. Insert the top operating pole (1) into the top operating arm (2).
3. Squeeze the catch handle (4) to release safety catch (3).
4. Lift upwards and push the top operating pole (1) forwards to open the
trap door (5) completely and lower the ladder (6) until it rests safely on
the floor below before use.
Closing Zip ladder from above using top operating handle
1. Reverse the order of opening and pull back the top operating pole.
Check the catch is engaged.
(6)
(1)
(12)
(5)
(10:11)
Closing the Zip ladder
1. Push the ladder (6) together as far as you can with your hands until
the height becomes too great, then continue the closure with the
operating pole (1). Keep a hold of the door whilst doing so.
2. Slowly close the door with the operating pole hooked into the eye of
the catch until the latch snaps shut. Caution: do not grip between
scissors or treads during closing as there is a danger hands or fingers
may get trapped.
3. Unhook the operating pole (1) from the eye of the catch and also
check that the latch is engaged.
(6)
(5)
Walking up frontwards
Walking down backwards
1. Top operating pole
2. Top operating arm
3. Safety catch
4. Catch handle
5. Trap door
6. Ladder
90°
1. Top operating pole
2. Top operating arm
3. Lever
4. Catch handle
5. Trap door
6. Ladder
7. Keyhole (on top operating pole)
8. Pin
9. Supporting roller
10. Ringscrew
11. Catch
12. Ring pull
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
opening
(4)
(1)
(2)
(6)
(5)
closing
