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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.
Ladder angle The ladder should be
set at an angle of 1 in 4.
If tying off the ladder using a ratchet strap.
inadvertently change the angle of the ladder, impose undue stress and affect the correct
sitting position of the Microlite.
The use of a luggage strap instead of a ratchet strap stops the risk of over tightening.
WALLS, WINDOWS AND WINDOW CLEANING
SLOPING ROOF, FLAT ROOF AND GUTTERS
Ensure that the ladder stiles are
touching the lower bar.
A tolerance of plus or minus 5 degrees
is acceptable for the Microlite to still
operate safely.
DO NOT over tighten
Walls Hook the Microlite over rungs
1 and 2 of the ladder.
Extend, up-end, check angle and rest
both wheels firmly in position.
Windows
Either
Hook the Microlite over rungs 2 and 3.
Extend, up-end, check angle and rest
both wheels firmly in position just below
window sill.
Or
Hook the Microlite over rungs 2 and 3.
Extend, up-end, check angle and rest
both wheels firmly on top of the window
sill and up against the bottom of the
window frame
Sloping roof
Hook the Microlite on rungs 3 and 4 or
rungs 4 and 5 of the ladder, creating a
minimum handhold of 1 metre.
Position both wheels on the roof so that
the ladder is supported just clear of the
gutter.
Adjust ladder angle and allow the
Microlite to settle into place, making
sure that the ladder stiles are
touching the lower back bar of the
Microlite. This ensures the correct
working position of the Microlite.
When a roof ladder is securely hooked
in place, tie it to the Microlite.
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