This document provides instructions for assembling and installing a 6-foot steel clothesline post, identified by model number DRY-01452. The product is manufactured by Honey-Can-Do, a company specializing in organization, storage, and style products.
Function Description
The 6-foot steel clothesline post is designed to provide a sturdy and durable support for clotheslines, enabling outdoor drying of laundry. It is a single post system, implying it can be used independently or as part of a multi-post clothesline setup. The design incorporates a crossbar with multiple eye bolts for attaching clotheslines, ensuring ample space for hanging various items.
Important Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: The assembled clothesline post measures 45 inches in length (L), 3 inches in width (W), and 72 inches in height (H). In metric units, these dimensions are 114.3 cm L x 7.6 cm W x 182.9 cm H.
- Material: The post is constructed from steel, indicating durability and resistance to outdoor elements.
- Components: The kit includes several parts:
- (4) Short eye bolts
- (1) Long eye bolt
- (5) Nuts
- (2) Cross bar caps
- (1) Post cap
- (1) Cross bar
- (1) Upper post
- (1) Lower post
- Installation Requirements (Not Included):
- Ready Mix Concrete: 1 cubic foot
- Crushed Lime Stone: 1 cubic foot
- Clothesline
- Installation Tools (Not Included):
- Post hole digger or small shovel
- Level
- Adjustable wrench
- Large screwdriver
- Hole Dimensions for Installation: The installation requires digging a hole 10 inches in diameter and 24 inches deep.
- Crushed Lime Stone Layer: A 12-inch layer of crushed lime stone is required at the bottom of the hole.
- Concrete Fill: The remaining portion of the hole is to be filled with ready-mix concrete.
- Post Height Above Ground: The lower post is marked 12 inches from the bottom, which should be at ground level after installation, resulting in a 60-inch (5-foot) post height above ground, with the crossbar adding additional height.
Usage Features
- Outdoor Laundry Drying: The primary use is for air-drying clothes outdoors, which can save energy and extend the life of garments.
- Multiple Attachment Points: The crossbar is equipped with several eye bolts, allowing for the attachment of multiple clotheslines, increasing drying capacity.
- Sturdy Construction: The steel construction and concrete-set installation ensure a stable and robust support for heavy loads of wet laundry.
- Adjustable Tightness: The eye bolts are secured with nuts, allowing for adjustment of clothesline tension. However, the manual advises against over-tightening to prevent damage to the post and clotheslines, especially considering weather conditions.
- Recommended Spacing: When using multiple posts, the distance between them should not exceed 30 feet to maintain optimal clothesline tension and support.
- Clothes Props: The manual suggests using clothes props to extend the life of clotheslines and prevent sagging, especially when kept slack.
Maintenance Features
- Proper Installation for Longevity: The installation process emphasizes proper concrete setting and curing time, which is crucial for the long-term stability and durability of the post.
- Protection During Curing: A plastic bag is recommended to cover the top of the bottom post during the concrete curing phase to keep the inside dry and empty, preventing potential internal corrosion or debris accumulation.
- Avoid Over-tightening Clotheslines: This is a key maintenance tip to prevent premature wear and tear on both the clotheslines and the post itself. Slack lines and the use of clothes props are encouraged.
- Limited Lifetime Warranty: The product comes with a limited lifetime warranty, ensuring it is free from defects in material and workmanship for as long as the consumer owns it. This indicates a commitment to product quality and offers recourse for manufacturing issues. Warranty service can be obtained by contacting Honey-Can-Do via email or phone, or by mail. The warranty terms specify that defective products may be repaired, replaced, or substituted with a product of equal value. It also clarifies that Honey-Can-Do is not liable for incidental or consequential damages, and customers should not dispose of defective items until instructed to do so.
The overall design and instructions suggest a user-friendly product that, with proper installation and care, will provide a reliable solution for outdoor clothes drying for many years.
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