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  • Page 1 Premium Range Supa Fold Clotheslines ™ Product Manual TO SUIT MODELS: Supa Fold Long Line Supa Fold Compact Line Supa Fold Mini Line...
  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your Hills Supa Fold Folding Frame Clothesline, which will bring you many years of trouble free and efficient drying. Your Supa Fold can be either wall or post mounted. If you are planning to post mount, you will need to purchase a post kit (sold separately).
  • Page 3 Carton Contents Carton Contents Check all components are supplied in your carton. Refer to the chart below for quantities. Supa Fold Long Compact Mini 1 Mount Bracket 2 Arm – LH 3 Arm – RH 4 Spreader Bar 5 Spreader Joiner –...
  • Page 4 Installation Step 1 – Select a suitable location Your Supa Fold can be mounted to either a wall or post kit (sold separately). You must check to ensure you have sufficient space in your garden / yard to install your clothesline (Fig.
  • Page 5 Installation Step 2 – Installing your mount brackets The following instructions are provided for installing your mount brackets to either; • Brick or masonry walls (step 3) • Stud walls (step 4) • Post Kits (step 5) Due to the range of wall construction materials available, or if you have any doubt, consult your local hardware store. • Install the left hand bracket first and use this to align the right hand bracket. • Hold each bracket against the wall, making sure they are aligned vertically and horizontally, and use them as templates to mark where to drill holes, (a spirit level and straight edge will help).
  • Page 6 3.2 Mark the position of the mount bracket hole centres on the wall. The mount hole centres vary for each product (refer to table on page 5). If you are replacing an existing Hills Folding Clothesline product using the original fasteners, ensure they are suitable and still in good condition.
  • Page 7 Installation Step 4 – Fixing to a stud wall 4.1 Double check to ensure you have sufficient clearance and the area is free from pipes and other obstructions. 4.2 Locate the vertical studs in your wall. 4.3 Determine if you need to adjust your product width. The mount hole centres vary for the Supa Fold range (refer to table on page 5). You may need to reduce the width of your Supa Fold to match existing stud centres, (refer to step 7 on page 11 for details).
  • Page 8 Installation Step 5 – Fixing to a post kit Post kits for Supa Fold Folding Clotheslines are available as optional accessories. 5.1 Install and assemble the post kit as per the separate instructions provided with the kit. 5.2 Install the mount brackets as shown (Fig. 6). Fig.
  • Page 9 Assembly Step 6 – Assemble the spreader bars On the Mini Line there is no Spreader Bar assembly required. 6.1 Dis-assemble the spreader handle from the spreader joiner using the hex key 4mm (Fig. 7). 6.2 Insert the spreader joiner into the spreader bar and then fasten with the spreader handle as shown (Fig. 8). Once the Joiner has been assembled to the first Spreader, fasten one of the screws to prevent the Joiner slipping in further during the assembly of the second Spreader.
  • Page 10 Assembly Step 6 – continued 6.3 Assemble the second spreader bar and secure the fastener. Again you may need to tap the end gently with a hammer as it’s designed to be a ‘tight’ fit (Fig. 10). Fig. 10 Ensure fastener hole is in correct orientation Supa Fold Long Line The Supa Fold Long Line has three spreader bars and two joiner/handle assemblies.
  • Page 11 Assembly Step 7 – Adjusting the width of your Supa Fold Your Supa Fold width can be reduced to suit your specific installation needs or to align with existing stud centres. The standard mount hole centres for your Supa Fold model are shown in the table on page 5.
  • Page 12 Assembly Step 8 – Fit arms to mount brackets 8.1 Attach the arms to the top of the mount brackets as shown using the fasteners and 5mm hex key provided. Refer to Fig. 13. Ensure head of bolt is on outside of arm. End of bolt must go through to at least the outside of the nut when tightened. 8.2 Attach the struts to the bottom of the mount brackets as shown using the fasteners and 5mm hex key provided.
  • Page 13 Assembly Step 9 – Assemble corners into spreader bar 9.1 Remove corner caps by gently levering with a screwdriver (Fig. 14). 9.2 Insert and secure the corners into both ends of the spreader bar using hex key 5mm (ensure bolts are firmly tightened) (Fig. 15). Fig.
  • Page 14 10.2 Insert the spreader bar and corners into the arm ends and secure using hex key 5mm (Fig. 17). Please note the correct handle orientation. 10.3 Snap on all corner caps with Hills logo up (Fig. 18). Fig. 16 ‘click’...
  • Page 15 Line Assembly Step 11 – Attaching the line Each line is fastened to a line tie-off, then threaded through the arms and tensioned/fastened to the other line tie-off. Fig. 19 Supa Fold Long Line, Compact Line, Mini Line Line tie-off Line tie-off 11.1 Thread a line tie off cap onto one 11.2 Insert the PVC line into the slot of the end of the PVC line.
  • Page 16 Line Assembly Step 11 – Continued 11.5 Continue feeding the line through 11.6 When you reach the tie off end of the the holes in the arm ensuring all lines are line, thread another line tie off cap. parallel (refer to Fig. 19 for the threading pattern for your product).
  • Page 17 Operation Step 12 – Using your Supa Fold To lower the clothesline (Fig. 20) A Loosely grip the spreader bar handle. B Raise the frame until you hear both struts ‘click’ once to indicate they have disengaged. C Now lower the frame gently to its folded position. To raise the clothesline (Fig.
  • Page 18 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 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 6. Subject to the requirements of any applicable Act or legislation and to the extent permitted by law, no liability (whether expressed or implied) of any nature whatsoever, is accepted by Hills for any consequential loss, damage or injury arising as a result of any fault in the Products.