Repairs, Maintenance And Storage - Powerfix Profi 314794 Operation And Safety Notes

–is the ladder tag in place and up
to date?
–check that the rung hooks are
not missing, damaged, loose or
corroded and engage properly
on the rungs;
–check that guide brackets are
not missing, damaged, loose or
corroded and engage property
on the mating stile;
–are the instructions readable?
–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 stabilizer bars are
fixed and in a good condition .
–check that plastic feet / end caps
are not missing, loose, excessively
worn, 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;
If any of the above checks cannot be
fully satisfied, you should NOT use
the ladder .
˜ Repairs, maintenance
and storage
Keep ladder clean and free of all
foreign materials that could destroy
hinges and ladder function .
Lubricate mechanism of locks
regularity .
GB/IE/NI 23