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LADDERFIX MICROLITE INSTRUCTIONS
Read instruction leaflet and safety guidelines carefully.
All images and drawings are not to scale.
REMEMBER
Ensure
Unit is
sitting
correctly
See page 6
Springs
2
have
settings
See page 5
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DO
Read
instructions
Inspect
equipment
Regularly
Adjust
springs according
to rung pitch
Ensure
unit is secure and
correctly positioned
Observe
working at height
regulations at all times
Clean
off debris
Check
Wheels
Inspect
hooks
See page 4
Position
ladder at
1 in 4
DO N0T
Re-bend
the Microlite
Jump or bounce
ladder top
Stand on the limbs
Microlite
Climb beyond
of the hooks
Bomb or drop
see hook inspection page 4
Leave your ladder
unattended
or blown over
your
of the
the bottom
your ladder -
to get knocked
1
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Summary of Contents for LADDERSTORE LADDERFIX MICROLITE
- Page 1 LADDERFIX MICROLITE INSTRUCTIONS Read instruction leaflet and safety guidelines carefully. All images and drawings are not to scale. REMEMBER Check Wheels Ensure Unit is sitting correctly See page 6 Springs have settings Inspect See page 5 hooks See page 4...
- Page 2 Dimensions and manufacturing specifications All drawings not to scale Plan of top bar A 585 mm B 375 mm C 530 mm D 620 mm Side elevation of hook 85 mm J 180 mm 80 mm L 350 mm M 350 mm Plan of bottom bar E 640mm F 325mm...
- Page 3 Manufacturing The Microlite unit is manufactured for Ladderfix Ltd under licence by Wragg Bros Ltd, Wickford, Essex. They have produced Microlite since 1987 and hold a Quality Certificate ISO 9001. Technical detail: Tube: 1 inch diameter x 1.6mm wall (16g) Hooks: ¾...
- Page 4 Inspection Take care of your Microlite. The Microlite is designed for trade and industrial use but is not indestructible. Clean the Microlite. Remove all debris particularly corrosive materials such as cements and plaster. Check 1) There is no damage such as dents, splits, holes, excessive wear or gross distortion.
- Page 5 Fitting The Ladderfix Microlite is a class one ladder stand off suitable for use with all popular patterns of ladder (except C section ladders) which are properly erected On firm level ground or with a proper safety base. Fit the Microlite while the ladder is on the ground.
- Page 6 Erection The Microlite is designed to rest safely on walls, window sills, sloping and flat roofs. After fitting the Microlite Extend the ladder to required height and up-end. Alternatively rest the Microlite on the wall. Incline the ladder more steeply than 1 in 4. Check stability then extend and roll the top section of the ladder up the wall.
- Page 7 SLOPING ROOF, FLAT ROOF AND GUTTERS continued Flat roof Hook Microlite on rungs Important 3 and 4 or rungs 4 and 5 of the ladder, creating a minimum Keep the projecting limbs of the handhold of 1 metre. Microlite as far over the roof top as Position both wheels on the roof possible without touching the edge so that the ladder is supported...
- Page 8 Additional Safety Guidelines The Work at Height Regulations 2005 should be observed at all times. Secure ladders at the top with the appropriate Ladderfix model or by tying. Caution. Ladderfix products are convenient and safe providing that they and your ladder are in good condition and they are used in accordance with safe codes of practice.
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