Summary of Contents for Hills FD52012
- Page 1 Everyday ™ Retracting Clothesline Product Manual TO SUIT MODEL: Retracting 5 Line PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 1 4/11/11 11:24 AM...
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Page 2: Carton Contents
Introduction Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hills Everyday Retracting Clothesline, which will bring you many years of trouble free and efficient drying. It is important that you read this Product Manual thoroughly before installation and use. In this way you will benefit from all the design features and enjoy safe use of the product. -
Page 3: Mounting Options
Mounting Options Mounting Options Determine which of the four mounting options most suits your requirements. Wall to Wall Wall to Post Requires: 1 Post Kit Post to Wall Requires: 1 Post Kit 1 Mount Bar Kit Post to Post Requires: 2 Post Kits 1 Mount Bar Kit Note: Minimum operating distance is 2.0m (6'6"). Maximum operating distance is 6.5m (21'4"). PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 3 4/11/11 11:24 AM... -
Page 4: Site Selection
Site Selection Step 1 - Select a suitable location 1.1 Select a suitable location for either wall or post mounted installations. 1.2 This product has been designed to mount and operate between 2.0m (6'6") and 6.5m (21'4"). 1.3 Always leave approximately 1.5m (5') clearance each side of the line and any wall fence/shed etc. Note: This product must only be installed on sound structural walls. May not be suitable for mounting on timber or cladded dwelling unless the cabinet or receiving bracket is mounted directly to vertical studs – NOT TO CLADDING. -
Page 5: Step 2 - Recommended Installation Height
Installation Height Step 2 – Recommended installation height 2.1 For all installations, we recommend the operational height for the line is approximately 50mm (2") above the user’s head height. 2.2 For the heights and combinations of wall/post installations refer to the appropriate details below. Wall Installation Cabinet Receiving bracket Receiving Cabinet... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Step 3 – Mounting your cabinet to a wall 3.1 Prepare your cabinet location Determine the best location for the installation of your product (refer to page 4). Mark out a centre line for your product within your allocated site. 3.2 Ensure that either side of this centreline and the area where the cabinet is to be installed on the wall is free from pipes and other obstructions (Fig. 1). 3.3 Mark the cabinet mount centres on the wall at the desired installation height (refer to page 5 and the table below). - Page 7 Installation Step 3 (continued) – Mounting your cabinet to a wall 3.6 Remove the arm from the cabinet by pulling on the two blue end caps. Remove the end covers only from the cabinet by unscrewing the two screws (Fig 3). 3.7 Locate the cabinet on the wall, ensure cabinet is level. Using appropriate wall fasteners secure cabinet to the wall. 3.8 Re attach the cabinet end covers and secure with the screws. Refit arm into cabinet. End cover Fig. 3 Blue end cap End cover screw End cover screw Masonry anchor Masonry anchor (Not included) (Not included) PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 7 4/11/11 11:24 AM...
- Page 8 Installation Step 4 – Mounting your cabinet to a post 4.1 Prepare your cabinet location Determine the best location for the installation of your product (refer to page 4). Mark out a centreline for your product within your allocated site. 4.2 Determine your post locations. Install as per the instructions supplied with your post kit. Refer to diagram on page 5 to determine the installation height. Refer to page 2 for the post kit available.
- Page 9 Installation Step 4 (continued) – Mounting your cabinet to a post 4.5 Remove the arm from the cabinet by pulling on the two blue end caps. Remove the end covers only from the cabinet by unscrewing the two screws (Fig 5). 4.6 Locate the cabinet with the pre drilled holes in the mount bar (sold separately). Using the fasteners and instructions provided with the mount bar kit secure the cabinet to the post assembly (Fig 5). 4.7 Re attach the cabinet end covers and secure with the screws. Refit arm into cabinet. End cover Fig. 5 Blue end cap End cover screw End cover screw Post kit (sold separately) Mount bar (sold separately) M8 nyloc nut End cover Washer End cover Washer M8 x 45 socket head bolt...
- Page 10 Installation Step 5 – Mounting your receiving bracket to a wall 5.1 Prepare your receiving bracket location Mark the mount hole centres on your pre-determined centreline at the desired height (refer to page 5). Ensure there are no pipes or obstructions in the surrounding area. 5.2 Drill holes in the wall Refer to page 6 for instructions on drilling holes and appropriate fasteners. 5.3 Securing your receiving bracket to the wall Insert the masonry fasteners and secure (not included with this product). (Fig.
- Page 11 Installation Step 6 – Mounting your receiving bracket to a post 6.1 Prepare your receiving bracket location On the pre-determined product centre, locate the position for your post and receiving bracket. Refer to page 4. 6.2 Install your post as per the instructions supplied with your post kit. Refer to diagram on page 5 to determine the installation height of your post. Refer to page 2 for the post kit available. 6.3 Secure the receiving bracket to a post Using the fasteners supplied with your post kit attach the receiving bracket to the post kit assembly (Fig.
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Page 12: Operation
Operation Step 7 – Operation WARNING: Do not release the lock mechanism when there are clothes attached to the lines. 7.1 To extend the arm and line assembly, remove the arm from the cabinet by pulling on the two blue end caps. Holding the handle firmly walk towards the receiving bracket (Fig 8). Fig. 8 Pull both end caps to remove arm from cabinet Blue end cap Pull arm out of cabinet and extend towards receiving bracket PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 12 4/11/11 11:24 AM... - Page 13 Operation Step 7 (continued) – Operation 7.2 To attach the arms to the receiving bracket, grip the arm with each hand either side of the receiving bracket and place the arm within the bracket ensuring the two pins in the bracket engage into the holes in the arm (Fig 9). Fig. 9 Blue end cap Rotate and guide the arm to secure onto locking pins within the receiving bracket Ensure pins are engaged into arm PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 13 4/11/11 11:24 AM...
- Page 14 Operation Step 7 (continued) – Operation 7.3 To tension the lines: With the arm engaged correctly in the receiving bracket turn the tension knob on the cabinet clockwise to tension (Fig 10). To un-tension the lines: WARNING: Ensure the lines are not under tension before un-latching and releasing the arm. 7.4 With all the clothes and washing removed from the lines rotate the tension knob anti clockwise (Fig 11). Fig. 10 Tension Fig. 11 Release tension PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 14 4/11/11 11:24 AM...
- Page 15 Operation Step 7 (continued) – Operation 7.5 Hold the arm firmly, remove it from the receiving bracket and walk it back to the cabinet keeping the arm horizontal and in line with the cabinet. WARNING: Do Not release the arm and allow it to retract uncontrolled. 7.6 Replace the arm into its position in the cabinet (Fig 12). Note: If the line returns unevenly to the cabinet pull the arm out 1m once or twice and allow to return until line is stored evenly. Fig. 12 Push and pull up Push and pull up PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 15 4/11/11 11:24 AM...
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Page 16: Step 8 - Adjusting Tension
Operation Step 8 – Adjusting tension 8.1 If after installation you find your product is not tensioning uniformly, please follow steps 8.2 to 8.5. 8.2 With the arm engaged in the receiving bracket and the tensioner in the unlocked position, pull down on the lines individually to reset the line tension (Fig 13). 8.3 Remove arm from bracket and return it to the cabinet. 8.4 Pull out arm again, locate in bracket and tension with knob. 8.5 Repeat if tension is still not adequately even. Fig. - Page 17 Operation 8.6 If after trying the method in steps 8.2 to 8.5, your product is still not evenly tensioned to your satisfaction, you can manually adjust the tension of individual lines.* 8.7 To manually tension a line: Feed back the particular line through the arm. Make sure tensioning knob is in the unlocked position (Fig 14). 8.8 Loosen the knot securing the line (ensure the grommet doesn't fall out) and pull the line to your desired tension. 8.9 Ensure knot is tied correctly to stop line pulling through arm when clothes are applied to the line (Fig 15). Re-tie knot to re-secure line (Fig 16). 8.10 Repeat manual tensioning method for any other lines that require tension adjustment. 10mm tail Fig.
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Page 18: Handy Hints
Care and Maintenance Regularly inspect all components and check for wear and tear or damage. Ensure fasteners are secure. If there is any damage, parts should be replaced with original Hills spares. The Clothesline should be repaired before using again. Your Clothesline should be periodically wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. -
Page 19: Warranty
Hills in order to manufacture the Products. 3. Hills warrants that for the duration of the Warranty Period, all Products will be free of faults arising from defects in Workmanship or Materials, on the terms and conditions set out in this warranty. - Page 20 7. This warranty does not extend to damage to Products which occurs during transit or transportation, or which is caused by any abuse, accident or improper installation, connection, use, adjustment or repair or use of goods otherwise than in accordance with instructions issued by Hills. 8. The warranty on Products is waived if any addition or attachment to the Products do not have Hills' specific approval or are not sold as Hills products. The Products are designed to perform specific tasks under established test loads and unauthorised attachments may produce stresses for which the design is not appropriate.
- Page 21 Please retain this Product Manual. Record the following information for future reference. Product Number (printed on carton): FD ® Date of purchase: Designed and tested under a Quality System that meets Hills Name and location of store: demanding quality specifications. Made in China PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 21 4/11/11 11:25 AM...
- Page 22 Hills Holdings Limited A.B.N. 35 007 573 417 Issue October 2011 PD4205c PD4205c Everyday Retracting Product Manual.indd 22 4/11/11 11:25 AM...
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