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- Page 1 Extenda 4 and Extenda Retracting Clothesline Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Carton Contents
Introduction Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hills Retracting Clothesline, which will ® bring you many years of trouble free and efficient drying. It is important that you read this Owner’s 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: Optional Mounting Kits
Optional Mounting Kits Post Mount Kits If you choose to mount your Retracting Clothesline cabinet or receiving bracket on posts, the following products are available. Post Kits: FD51044 – Adjustable Post Kit Mount Bar Kits: FD51070 – Mount Bar (Extenda FD51072 – Mount Bar (Extenda... -
Page 4: 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 4m (13’). Maximum operating distance is 6.5m (21’4”) -
Page 5: 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 4m (13’) and up to 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. Do not mount directly onto cladding materials. If you have any doubt, contact your local hardware store or installer. -
Page 6: 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 7: 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 5). 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. - Page 8 Installation Step 3 (continued) – Mounting your cabinet to a wall 3.6 Secure your cabinet to the wall Remove the end covers using a phillips head screwdriver. (Fig. 3). 3.7 Ensure square metal locking rod does not come out of the Cabinet. 3.8 Locate the cabinet with the mount holes. Insert masonry fasteners and secure (Fig. 4). 3.9 Re-attach cabinet end covers (Fig. 4). Do not overtighten the screws. Fig.
- Page 9 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 5). 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 6 to determine the installation height. Refer to page 3 for the post kit available.
- Page 10 Installation Step 4 (continued) – Mounting your cabinet to a post 4.5 Securing your cabinet to a post Remove end covers using a phillips head screwdriver (Fig. 6). 4.6 Ensure square metal locking rod does not come out of the Cabinet. 4.7 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. 7). 4.8 Reattach cabinet end covers (Fig. 7). Fig. 6 End cover End cover screw Fig. 7 End cover Post kit (sold separately)
- Page 11 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 6). Ensure there are no pipes or obstructions in the surrounding area. 5.2 Drill holes in the wall Refer to page 7 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 12 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 5. 6.2 Install your post as per the instructions supplied with your post kit. Refer to diagram on page 6 to determine the installation height of your post.
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Page 13: Operation
Operation Step 7 – Operation WARNING: Do not operate the locking lever when the arm is located in cabinet. WARNING: Do not release the locking 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 arm firmly, extend it towards the receiving bracket (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 Pull both end caps to remove arm from cabinet Pull arm out of cabinet and extend towards receiving bracket... - Page 14 Operation Step 7 (continued) – Operation 7.2 To attach the arm and line assembly to the receiving bracket Grip the arm with each hand either side of the receiving bracket. Centre the arm within the receiving bracket. Rotate and guide the arm downwards to secure it onto the locking pins in the receiving bracket until a clicking sound is heard. This means the arm has engaged (Fig 11). Fig. 11 Rotate and guide arm downwards to secure onto locking pins within the receiving bracket...
- Page 15 Operation Step 7 (continued) – Operation 7.3 To tension and lock the line With the arm engaged correctly in the receiving bracket, rotate the locking lever (on the right hand side of the cabinet) (Fig. 12). Rotate clockwise from the unlocked position until it locates in the first lock position. This provides normal tension on the lines (Fig. 13). Check the product is locked by pulling firmly on the lines. If you require extra tension on your lines, rotate the locking lever further, until it locates in the second lock position (Fig.
- Page 16 Operation Step 7 (continued) – Operation WARNING: Ensure the lines are not under tension before un-latching and releasing the arm. 7.4 To un-lock and un-tension the lines With all clothes and washing removed from the lines; Pull out and unlatch the locking lever from its locked position. Rotate anti-clockwise to its unlocked position (Fig. 14). Do not let go of the locking lever, as it may return with some force. 7.5 To remove the arm from the receiving bracket Using one hand pull the release handle forward as shown.
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Page 17: Handy Hints
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 18 Guarantee Hills Guarantee Hills Industries Limited undertakes that if any part of its manufacture has failed to operate correctly due to faulty workmanship or defective material, it will repair or replace the part free of cost for a period of TEN (10) years from date of purchase of the article, given fair wear and tear. The PVC line is guaranteed for a period of ONE (1) year. Evidence of unfair usage or incorrect adjustment by the owner will void this promise. Hills Industries Limited will not be responsible for any costs in connection with freight or postage, or for expenditure necessary to dismantle the article, replace the part in position and re assemble the article.
- Page 19 Notes...
- Page 20 Hills Industries Limited A.B.N. 35 007 573 417 Issue March 2010 PD1871j...
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