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• Thesingle-hingejointladder’sindividualele-
ments can be folded together and pushed in for
storage and transport.
The hinge joints [C] and locking clamps [D] must
be locked.
• Inordertoavoidanydamage,theladdershould
be securely fastened (e.g., on roof carriers or in
the car).
• Laddersshouldbestoredinaccordancewiththe
producer‘s instructions.
• Storetheladderawayfromareaswhereitscon-
dition could deteriorate more rapidly (e.g. damp-
ness, excessive heat, or exposed to the ele-
ments).
•
Ladders made of or using thermoplastic, thermo-
setting
plastic and reinforced plastic materials
should be stored out of direct sunlight.
• Storetheladderinapositionwhichhelpsittore-
main straight (e.g. hung by the stiles on proper
ladder brackets or laid on a flat clutter free sur-
face).
• Theladdershouldbestoredfoldedinadry
environment vertically or lying flat.
• Storetheladderwhereitcannotbedamagedby
vehicles, heavy objects, or contaminants?
• Storetheladderwhereitcannotcauseatripha-
zard or an obstruction?
• Storetheladderinsuchawaythatitispro-
tected from children at play and no person can
be disabled by it
• Storetheladdersecurelywhereitcannotbeea-
sily used for criminal purposes.
• Iftheladderispermanentlypositioned,makesu-
re it is secured against unauthorized climbing
(e.g. by children).
8. Transport and storage8. Transport and storage
Caution, damage!
Incorrect handling of the ladder when transporting
and storage may lead to damage to the ladder.
NOTE