Maintenance - Hard Head 024707 Operating Instructions Manual

EN

MAINTENANCE

• Check the parts on the stepladder and
the hinges at regular intervals. Use low
viscosity oil when it is cold. Lubricate the
hinges at regular intervals, but be careful
not to drip oil on the steps or side rails
• Stepladders must be stored where they
are not exposed to rain or snow, or direct
sunlight.
REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
• Repairs and maintenance shall be carried
out by a competent person and be in
accordance with the producer's
instructions. A competent person is
someone who has the skills to carry out
repairs or maintenance, e.g. by a training
by the manufacturer.
• For repair and replacement of parts, e.g.
feet, if necessary contact the producer or
distributor.
• Ladders should be stored in accordance
with the producer's instructions.
• Ladders made of or using thermoplastic,
thermosetting plastic and reinforced
plastic materials should be stored out of
direct sunlight.
• The important considerations when
storing a ladder (not in use) should
include the following:
– Is the ladder stored away from areas
where its condition could deteriorate
more rapidly (e.g. dampness,
excessive heat, or exposed to the
elements)?
– Is the ladder stored in a position
which helps it to remain straight
(e.g. hung by the stiles on proper
ladder brackets or laid on a flat
clutter free surface)?
– Is the ladder stored where it cannot
be damaged by vehicles, heavy
objects, or contaminants?
– Is the ladder stored where it cannot
cause a trip hazard or an obstruction?
20
– Is the ladder stored securely where it
cannot be easily used for criminal
purposes?
– If the ladder is permanently
positioned (e.g. on scaffolding), is it
secured against unauthorized
climbing (e.g. by children)?
INSPECTED
For regular inspection, the following items
shall be taken into account:
– Check that the stiles/legs (uprights)
are not bent, bowed, twisted,
dented, cracked, corroded or rotten;
– Check that the stiles/legs around
the fixing points for other
components are in good condition;
– Check that fixings (usually rivets,
screws or bolts) are not missing,
loose, or corroded;
– Check that rungs/steps are not
missing, loose, excessively worn,
corroded or damaged;
– Check that the hinges between front
and rear sections are not damaged,
loose or corroded;
– Check that the locking stays
horizontal, back rails and corner
braces are not missing, bent, loose,
corroded or damaged;
– Check that the entire ladder is free
from contaminants (e.g. dirt, mud,
paint, oil or grease);
– Check that locking catches (if fitted)
are not damaged or corroded and
function correctly;
– Check that the platform (if fitted)
has no missing parts or fixings and
is not damaged or corroded.