TELESCOPIC LADDER
Precautions
Safety Instructions
• Top of ladder and roof top tent locating pins are non-load bearing
• Do not stand on the top 3 steps/rungs
• Do not exceed 75°
• Ensure ladder is on an even, level and unmovable base
• Do not exceed maximum total load
• Always check that all buttons are on the “locked” position before you climb the ladder
• Always extend from the bottom rung
Before use:
• Ensure you are fit to use the ladder. Certain medical conditions, medications, alcohol or drug
use could make ladder use unsafe.
• When transporting ladders on roof racks or in trucks, ensure they are suitably placed and
secured to prevent damage.
• Inspect the ladder after delivery and before each use to confirm the condition and operation
of all parts.
• Visually check that the ladder is not damaged and is safe to use at the start of each working
day when the ladder is to be used.
• Ensure the ladder is suitable for the task at hand.
• Do not ever use a damaged ladder.
• Remove any contamination from the ladder, such as wet paint, mud, oil, ice or snow.
• Before use of the ladder in any work environment, a full risk assessment should be carried
out.
Positioning and erecting ladder
• Inclination angle should not exceed 75 degrees.
• Ladder should be on an even, level and unmovable base.
• The leaning ladder should be placed against a flat, non-fragile surface and should be
• secured before use, e.g. tied down or with an assistant standing on the bottom rung to secure
it.
• When positioning the ladder, take into account any risk of collision with the ladder from pe-
destrians, vehicles, doors or windows in the work area. Never set the ladder up in the
• vicinity of a closed fire exit as it may be opened urgently.
• Identify any electrical risks in the work area, such as overhead lines or other exposed electri-
cal equipment.
• The ladder should never be positioned on a slippery surface (such as ice, polished surfaces
or significantly contaminated solid surfaces) unless additional effective measures are
taken to prevent the ladder slipping.
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