Abru 86326 Instruction manual
For models:
86026
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE LADDER
ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE LADDER
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Always extend the ladder from the bottom.
Start to extend the ladder by pulling upward
STEP 1
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STEP 2
the two black support rings of the third rung
from the bottom until the section locks.
Repeat this procedure for each next section
until the desired ladder length is reached.
Check and ensure that all extended sections
are fully locked and that the lock indicators
are showing full green. Never attempt to
use or climb the ladder if any of the lock
indicators below each extended section are
showing full red or half red / half green.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Only one
person per
ascendable leg
Erect on a
level base
Telescopic Extension Ladder
of the ladder/
stepladder
with Stabiliser
Ensure top of
ladder is
correctly
Do not
overreach
positioned
Face ladder
when
ascending or
Ensure
ground is free
from
Do not use
the ladder as
a bridge
Erect on a
level base
descending
ladder
contaminants
Do not climb
the top 1m of
ladder
Do not step
off the side of
a ladder
Avoid wet
conditions
Erect on a
firm base
1 Wall Bumper
2 Lock Indicator
Avoid
electrical
hazards
3 Support Ring
4 Lock Release
5 Stile Tube
6 Bottom Rung
Customer Helpline 01621 745900
7 Ladder feet
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STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
Note the sloped shape of the ladder feet and
place the extended ladder the correct way
round (forwards) at an angle of 75 degrees to the
ground and supported at the top. Never climb
the rear of the ladder and never climb the ladder
when placed the wrong way round (reversed).
Place the square pads of the safety grip wall
bumpers at the top of the ladder against a
suitable support (e.g. a wall). The bumpers
provide grip to give stability. Never support
the ladder by the rungs or stile tubes.
Never attempt to climb the ladder if the
sections are in the wrong position and the
distance between all rungs of the extended
ladder are not the same. Ensure that all
sections are opened in sequence and are
fully extended and locked.
To close the ladder support the ladder in an
upright position with one hand and depress and
then release both ladder lock release buttons
with your other hand. Using both hands pull the
sections downward. The lowest extended section
will cl
st which will automatically unlock the
next extended section. Continue to pull down the
sections until the ladde
r is fu
lly closed.
Read the
instructions
Load includes
user, tools,
materials etc.
Correct angle
of erection
Visual check
before use
Inspect ladder
feet
Maximum
number of
users on the
ladder
Secure
top/bottom of
ladder
Ladder
extension
above landing
point
ALSO READ AND FOLLOW THE FULL INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH
THE LADDER AND THE SAFETY LABELS AFFIXED TO THE LADDER
Operating and Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT – READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE OR USE THE LADDER.
FULLY INSPECT THE LADDER AFTER DELIVERY AND BEFORE EVERY USE TO CONFIRM THE
SATISFACTORY CONDITION AND OPERATION OF ALL PARTS
WARNING – DO NOT OPEN / EXTEND THE LADDER FROM EITHER A MIDDLE OR THE TOP LADDER SECTION.
THE LADDER SECTIONS MAY NOT FULLY LOCK WHICH MAY LEAD TO INJURY
1. SAFETY PROCEDURES
1.1 ALWAYS read and follow these and all operating and
safety instructions supplied with and affixed to the ladder
and ensure the ladder is suitable for the task to be
performed.
1.2 ALWAYS transport the ladder fully closed and hand carry
under arm gripping the underside of the ladder lock
release housing on the underside of rung 2 (see figure 1).
1.3 ALWAYS treat this precision built product with care. Open
and close the ladder in a slow and careful manner. If a stile
tube is dented or damaged the ladder may be difficult to
operate or may completely malfunction.
1.4 ALWAYS ensure that you are fit enough to use a ladder.
Certain medical conditions or medication, alcohol or drug
abuse could make ladder use unsafe.
1.5 ALWAYS deploy the ladder at the correct angle (75
degrees to the horizontal) and upon a firm and level
standing surface.
1.6 ALWAYS support the top of the ladder via its safety grip
wall bumpers and never the stile tubes or rungs which
may be damaged as a result.
1.7 ALWAYS check that the ladder lock indicators below each
extended section are ‘full green’ and ensure that all related
ladder locks are correctly fully engaged before attempting
to climb the ladder (see figure 2).
1.8 ALWAYS secure / tie the top of the extended ladder
whenever possible. NEVER use the ladder outdoors in
adverse weather conditions (such as strong wind).
1.9 ALWAYS wear suitable footwear when climbing the ladder.
1.10 ALWAYS deploy the ladder forwards and face the front of
the ladder and keep a secure grip on the ladder when
ascending and descending.
1.11 ALWAYS ensure that any equipment carried whilst using
the ladder is lightweight and easy to handle.
1.12 ALWAYS maintain a handhold whilst working from the
ladder or take additional precautions if you cannot do so.
1.13 ALWAYS avoid applying excessive side loading whilst
working from the ladder (e.g. during the drilling into brick
or concrete).
1.14 ALWAYS use the ladder for light work of short duration
only. NEVER spend long periods on the ladder without
regular breaks (tiredness is a risk).
1.15 ALWAYS secure doors (not fire doors) and windows within
the work area whenever possible.
1.16 ALWAYS keep the ladder clean. Wipe the stile tubes
occasionally with a clean, dry cloth. Paint or other ‘foreign’
material will impede the telescoping action and must be
cleaned off immediately.
1.17 ALWAYS store the ladder fully closed and indoors. Damp
conditions could adversely affect the condition and
operation of the product.
1.18 ALWAYS carry out a risk assessment (respecting the
legislation in the country of use) before using the ladder for
Professional work.
1.19 NEVER use a damaged ladder.
1.20 NEVER carry, operate or use the ladder in or near live
electrical environments. This ladder can conduct electricity
(use instead an alternative electrically non-conductive
ladder).
1.21 NEVER use the ladder in dirty / dusty environments. The
ingress of ‘foreign’ material will impede the telescoping
action.
1.22 NEVER immerse any part of the ladder in water which will
damage the product and impede the telescoping action.
1.23 NEVER use the ladder back to front, upside down or
horizontal (as a bridge or saw horse etc.) which may cause
product damage and / or personal injury.
1.24 NEVER climb above the fourth rung down from the top of
the ladder (note that when the ladder is not being used
fully extended, the top group of rungs of the unextended
sections represent the ‘single’ top rung).
1.25 NEVER apply a load that exceeds the maximum load rating
for the product of 150kg (23.6st).
1.26 NEVER touch or tamper with the ladder lock release
mechanism whilst the ladder is in use.
1.27 NEVER use the extended ladder if there is any doubt that
any of the extended section locks are fully engaged.
1.28 NEVER partly retract / reduce the ladder to a shorter
length. ALWAYS retract all sections and fully close the
ladder first and then re-open / extend the ladder to the
desired shorter length.
1.29 NEVER overreach or lean backwards when standing on /
using the ladder. ALWAYS keep belt buckle / navel within
ladder stiles and both feet on the same rung throughout
the task.
1.30 NEVER push / pull the ladder to move its position (descend
the ladder first and then move the ladder to its required
location).
1.31 NEVER step off the ladder at a higher level without
additional security (tying the extended ladder or use of a
suitable stability device).
1.32 NEVER allow children to climb or play on or near to the
ladder.
2. OPENING / EXTENDING AND DEPLOYING
THE LADDER
2.1 Stand and support the closed / retracted product vertically
and upon a firm / level surface and then place one foot
centrally upon the fixed bottom rung (rung 1) to stabilise
the ladder (see figure 3).
2.2 Note that the ladder must be opened / extended from the
lowest extendable section and not from either a middle or
the top section.
2.3 Using both hands, lightly grasp the stile tubes below the
black support rings of rung 3 (the rung of the first / lowest
extendable ladder section) and then pull up and fully
extend the section (see figure 3).
2.4 Repeat step 2.3 and extend each further ladder section
(one at a time) until the desired ladder length is reached
(note that it will eventually become necessary to lower
the extended ladder to enable higher ladder sections to
be extended).
2.5 Check all ladder lock indicators (immediately below each
extended section) are showing ‘full green’ (see figure 2).
2.6 Note the slope of the ladder feet and the location of the
safety grip wall bumper square pads and then correctly
deploy and support the extended ladder forwards and at
an angle of 75 degrees to the horizontal (see figures 4
and 5).
2.7 Ensure that the deployed ladder is secure by placing the
ladder feet upon a firm and level surface and both safety
grip wall bumper pads against a firm vertical surface (e.g.
a wall). Whenever possible, secure / tie the top of the
extended ladder.
2.8 Take special care in adverse weather conditions (e.g.
strong winds). If in doubt, do not risk your personal safety
and postpone the use of the ladder.
3. CLOSING / RETRACTING THE LADDER
3.1 Stand and support the open / extended product upright by
firmly grasping one of the stile tubes part way up the
ladder with one hand and then using your other hand,
fully depress and then release both ladder lock release
buttons (see figure 6) to unlock the lowest extended
ladder section (note that the ladder sections will not
descend / self-close when these buttons are depressed).
3.2 Using both hands, lightly grasp the stile tubes of the
ladder and carefully / slowly pull down all ladder sections
(note that the lowest extended section will sequentially
fully retract / close first which will then automatically
unlock the next extended section).
3.3 Whenever partly reducing the length of the extended
ladder, always follow steps 3.1 and 3.2 first to fully
retract / close the ladder and then follow steps 2.1 to 2.5
to re-extend the ladder to the desired reduced length.
figure 1 figure 2 figure 3
figure 4 figure 5 figure 6
4. HANDLING, STORAGE AND
MAINTENANCE
4.1 This ladder is a precision built product and should be
handled with care, stored in suitable conditions and
maintained in full working order to continue providing safe
and reliable service.
4.2 Transport the ladder fully closed and hand carry under
arm. With one hand grasp the underside of the ladder lock
release housing on the underside of rung 2 (see figure 1),
support / carry the product with your arm straight and
steady the ladder with your other hand.
4.3 Open and close the ladder in a slow and careful manner.
4.4 Avoid striking the product against another object. If a stile
tube is dented or damaged the ladder may be difficult to
operate or may completely malfunction.
4.5 Store the ladder fully closed and vertical, stood upon both
its feet and leant against a vertical surface.
4.6 Always store the ladder indoors. Damp conditions could
adversely affect the condition and operation of the product.
4.7 Keep the ladder clean. Wipe the stile tubes occasionally
with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe and dry the product
immediately following exposure to wet conditions (e.g.
rain). Paint or other ‘foreign’ material will impede the
telescoping action and must be cleaned off immediately.
4.8 If any stiffness in the telescoping action develops, firstly
wipe the stile tubes with a clean, dry cloth, then apply a
small amount of silicone spray and wipe any excess off
with a clean cloth.
4.9 Replace worn (or damaged) ladder feet and safety grip wall
bumpers before they are worn smooth. Only use genuine
original replacement parts to ensure your safety.
4.10 Except to replace ladder feet and safety grip wall bumpers,
do not attempt to disassemble or repair the product
yourself. All repairs and other maintenance shall only be
carried out by a competent person in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. For any assistance relating to
this product contact the Customer Helpline.
4.11 For Professional users; regular periodic inspection of the
ladder is required.
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