Giraffe Air 3.25 - Ladder Batavia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Giraffe Air 3.25 Batavia

1. Unlock key (locking device)

3. Non-slip cap (support foot)

8. Upper block (with ladders not

extended to the maximum length)

9. Hexagon bolt with nut, 2 ×

3. Antislipdop (stabilisatiebalk)

General information Reading and storing the user manual This user manual accom- panies this aluminium telescopic ladder 3.25m (hereinafter referred to as “ladder”). It contains important information about safety and use. Before using the ladder, read the user manual carefully. This particu- larly applies to the safety instruc- tions. Failure to heed this user manual may result in severe injury or damage to the ladder. The user manual is based on the standards and rules in force in the European Union. When abroad, you must also observe country-specic guidelines and laws. Store the user manual for future use. If you pass the ladder on to third parties, please be absolutely sure to include this user manual. Explanation of symbols The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the ladder or on the packaging. WARNING! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with moderate degree of risk which may lead to death or severe injury if not avoided. CAUTION! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with low risk that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE! This signal word warns against potential damages to property. This symbol provides you with additional useful information regarding handling or use. TÜV Rheinland conrms that the telescopic ladder meets the relevant requirements of a safe product. Batavia GmbH, Weth. Buitenhuisstraat 2a, NL-7951 SM Staphorst, Netherlands Read and understand the user manual before using the ladder. 65-75° During deployment bear in mind the necessary inclination angle. The inclination angle/prop- ping angle of the ladder must amount to approx. 75° (ratio 1:4). max.

contact point must amount to at least 1 m. Always conduct a sight check of the ladder before using the ladder. Always check the feet of the ladder before using the ladder. Secure the top and bot- tom ends of the ladder. max. 1 The maximum number of users permitted on the ladder is 1. Make sure that only one person is on the ladder at a time. Avoid leaning out sideways. Climbing sideways off the ladder is not permitted. OIL H

Make sure that the oor at the installation site is not contaminated. Only set up the ladder on solid ground. Only one per- son is permit- ted on each climbable side of the ladder. When trans- porting the ladder, pay attention to risks posed by power lines. Do not use the ladder to bridge distances. Always face the ladder while climbing up and down it. Make sure that you lean the top end of the ladder correctly. Always set up the ladder on level ground.

When using the ladder observe the correct set-up direction. The ladder may only be used in combination with the stabiliser on the feet (support foot). Before using the ladder, all rungs which have been pulled out must be locked. Rungs locked. Rungs unlocked. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 7 12-06-18 15:02English

While retract- ing the ladder, hands must be situated on the outside beams and must not, during any point of the retracting process, be placed on the rungs. There is a risk of injury with incorrect handling. You can easily slip or fall off the ladder and injure yourself. Safety Proper use The ladder is designed exclusively for use as a climbing aid and has a maximum load capacity of 150kg. It is only intended for private use and is not suitable for commercial purposes. The ladder is designed exclusively as a leaning ladder, which means it must be leaned against a contact point with an inclination angle of approx. 1 : 4. Only use the ladder as described in this user manual. Any other use is deemed improper and may result in damage to property or even per- sonal injury. The ladder is not a children’s toy. The manufacturer or vendor accepts no liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use. Safety instructions WARNING! Danger of serious injury! Incorrect use or incorrect handling of the ladder incurs risks that can lead to serious injury or even death.

Only use the ladder if you are in good health. Certain health circum- stances, use of medi- cation as well as alcohol and drug abuse can lead to an increased danger to your safety when using the ladder. − Make sure when transporting the ladders on a roof rack or in a commercial vehicle that the lad- ders are fastened/secured in an appropriate way in order to avoid damage to property and people.

After delivery and before rst use, check the condition of the ladder and that all parts are functional.

Carry out a sight check of the ladder for damage and safe use at the beginning of every workday in which the lad- der must be used. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 8 12-06-18 15:029 English

− Make sure that the ladder is suit- able for the intended use.

Do not use the ladder if it is damaged. − Remove all contaminates from the ladder, e.g. wet paint, dirt, oil or snow, before using the ladder. − Before using a ladder while working, you should perform a risk assessment that accounts for the legal regulations of the country where it is used. − The ladder must be installed in the correct set up position, e.g. correct propping angle for lean- ing ladders (inclination angle approx. 1 : 4), rungs and treads level.

Locking devices, if t- ted, must be com- pletely secure before use. − The ladder must be set up on a at, level base that does not move.

A leaning ladder should be leaned against a level, solid surface and secured before you use it, e.g. by securing the leaning ladder or by using a suitable installation to ensure structural stability. − The ladder must never be placed in a new position from above. − Once the ladder is positioned, attention must be paid to any risk of collision, e.g. with pedestrians, vehicles or doors. If possible, lock all doors and windows in the work area, but not emergency exits.

Check the surround- ings for sources of danger, such as exposed high-voltage overhead power lines or other exposed electrical equipment, before you set up the ladder and climb on it. − Always set up the ladder on its feet and not on the rungs or steps.

Do not set up the lad- der on slippery sur- faces (e.g. ice, glossy surfaces or clearly contaminated solid surfaces), unless through additional meas- ures the ladder is prevented from slipping or that the contaminated areas are sufciently clean.

− Do not lean too far out from the ladder when you are standing on it. You should always stand rmly with both feet on the same step and keep the centre of your body (belly button) between the beams. − Under no circumstances climb off the ladder at great height without an additional safeguard. Secure the ladder or use a suitable mechanism for securing the stability.

Do not stand on the top three rungs of the ladder. − Only use the ladder for simple tasks that do not take much time to complete.

Do not use the ladder to perform work under electrical voltage. The ladder is made of conductive material. Use non-conductive ladders for una- voidable live electrical work. − Do not use the ladder outdoors during adverse weather condi- tions, e.g. strong wind or storm. − Ensure that children do not play with the ladder. Do not leave the ladder unsupervised when it is set up. − Keep children away from the ladder. − If possible, lock all doors and windows in the work area, but not emergency exits.

Always climb up and down the ladder with your face to the ladder.

If you climb up or down the ladder, always hold on with both hands.

Do not use the ladder to bridge distances or as a bridge. − Wear suitably sturdy shoes when you climb onto the ladder.

Avoid working on the ladder with a one- sided load, e.g. drilling sideways through solid materials (e.g. bricks or concrete). − Do not remain too long on the ladder without regular pauses (tiredness is a danger). Climb off of the ladder immediately if you feel tired.

min. 1 m Leaning ladders for reaching elevated heights should be pushed at least 1 m past the contact point. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 10 12-06-18 15:0211 English

Do not climb higher than the last metre of the leaning ladder.

Carry only light, man- ageable items when you are on the ladder. − Always hold on with one hand when working on the ladder or, if this is not possible, take addi- tional security precautions.

Before use, ensure that the locking devices of the ladder function and that all extended sections are properly locked before you climb onto the ladder. Only use the ladder if it functions properly. − Make sure that there are no lines or pipes, unsecured windows and doors or buttresses nearby before you climb onto the ladder. − Do not use the ladder if one or more non-slip caps for the sup- port foot are missing or are visi- bly damaged. − Set up the ladder so that it is always freely accessible. − Climb onto the ladder one rung at a time and do not skip multiple rungs. − Do not slide down the beams. − If necessary, take additional measures to secure the stability of the ladder, e.g. by lashing the ladder to a secure anchor. − If you are working at elevated heights, take extra steps to fur- ther secure the ladder. − Only transport the ladder when it is fully retracted and when it is secured with the strap. − Do not move the ladder if there is a person on it. − Do not place any tools or other objects on the rungs and do not hang anything on the ladder. − Do not pull too forcefully on objects and do not exert intense pressure on objects if you are on the ladder. This could cause the ladder to tip over. − Always wear tightly tting cloth- ing when you climb onto the lad- der. Loose-tting clothing could get caught and cause you to fall off the ladder. − Do not extend the ladder in a makeshift manner and do not modify its shape and function in any manner. − The ladder must never be placed in a new position from above. − For outdoor use caution to the wind. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 11 12-06-18 15:02English

Checking the ladder and pack contents WARNING! Risk of injury! If you use a damaged ladder or employ the ladder incorrectly, there is a large risk of injury. − After delivery and before rst use, check the condition of the ladder and that all parts are functional. WARNING! Danger of suffocation! If children play with the packaging wrapper, they could catch them- selves in it and suffocate. − Do not let children play with the packaging wrapper. NOTICE! Risk of damage! The ladder can be damaged if you incautiously open the packaging with a sharp knife or another pointed object. − Proceed carefully when opening.

1. Take the ladder out of the

2. Check to make sure that the

delivery is complete (see g. A).

3. Check whether the ladder or the

individual parts exhibit damages. If this is the case, do not use the ladder. Contact the manufacturer at the service address specied on the warranty card. Mounting the support foot CAUTION! Injury to persons and damage to property! The ladder can fall over during the assembly of the support foot. In the process, it can lead to damage to property or injury to persons. − Take care during the assembly of the support foot that the ladder does not fall over. − If necessary, get assistance from a second person for assembly.

1. Place the support foot

on the ground (see g. H).

on the support foot in such a way that the mounting holes of the beams and support foot align.

3. Put the hexagon bolts

through the mounting holes.

4. Fasten the bolts with the nuts.

ATTENTION! – The following points are to be examined before using the telescopic ladder:

• Check that the side rails / legs (upright parts) are not bent, curved, distorted, dented, cracked, corroded or decaying.

• Check that the xation points with other parts on the side rails / legs are in good condition. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 12 12-06-18 15:0213 English

• Check that fastenings (usually rivets, screws, bolts) are not missing or loose or corroded.

• Check that the side rails / legs / traverses are not missing or loose, worn down, corroded or damaged.

• Check that the locking mecha- nisms and locking indicators function correctly and that the rung elements lock correctly.

• Check that no rubber feet are missing or loose, worn down, corroded or damaged.

• Check that the ladder is free from contamination (i.e. dirt, paint, oil or grease). If any of the examinations described above produces an unsatisfactory result you should NOT use the ladder! Using the ladder WARNING! Danger of serious injury! If you use the ladder improperly, you could hurt yourself and other persons. − Only step onto the ladder if you:

• have set it up properly, in a suit- able location and in accordance with the instructions,

are wearing sturdy shoes,

• have carefully read and under- stood all the information in the chapter “Safety”. − Ensure that the locking devices of the ladder function and that all extended sections are properly locked before you climb onto the ladder. − Do not leave children alone and unsupervised when the ladder is set up. − Do not stand on the top three rungs of the ladder. − Make sure that the ladder is properly secured when moving it. − Only climb onto the ladder if you have set it up using the correct leaning angle of 75° (inclination angle 1 : 4). CAUTION! Crushing hazard! When extending or retracting the ladder, you can catch or jam your ngers if you proceed without caution. − Take care when extending or retracting the ladder. − When retracting the ladder ensure that your ngers, hands and arms are at the height of the actuated unlock keys. Locking device With the aid of the locking devices on the rungs

der sections are locked when you extend the ladder. − Always check that all sections are correctly locked before climbing the ladder:

• The locking device of a section is locked if the red section next to both unlock keys

of a rung is not visible (see g. B). If you apply pressure to the corre- sponding rung, it cannot be pushed down.

• The locking device of a section is not locked if the red section next to one or both unlock keys

of a rung is visible (see g. C). If you apply pressure to the corresponding rung, it can be pushed down. − Keep in mind that when you extend the ladder from the top down, the individual sections will only lock when you have extended the ladder to its full length. Extending the ladder Extending the ladder by a few rungs If you do not extend the ladder to its full length, the blocks of the remain- ing rungs that are not extended must be located at the top end of the ladder.

1. Set up the ladder on a solid and

2. Stabilise the ladder by placing a

foot on the support foot

3. Extend the ladder from the bot-

tom up, rung by rung until the desired length is reached (see g. D). With the aid of the locking device, each section is automati- cally locked as soon as the cor- responding rung

has extended to its maximum.

4. Make sure that each and every

ladder section is locked before you climb onto the ladder (see section “Locking device”). Extending the ladder to its total length

1. Set up the ladder on a solid and

2. Stabilise the ladder by placing a

foot on the support foot

3. Extend the ladder from the top

down, rung by rung until the total length is reached (see g. E and F). Keep in mind that the locking devices of the ladder only lock when you have extended the lad- der to its total length.

4. Make sure that each and every

ladder section is locked before you climb onto the ladder (see section “Locking device”). 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 14 12-06-18 15:0215 English

Retracting the ladder If you activate the lowest unlock keys (on the sec- ond rung from below), all rungs of the above ladder section are automatically unlocked and retracted. If you begin with one of the upper rungs, this only unlocks the rungs above it and the rungs below must be unlocked separately.

1. Make sure that the ladder stands

on a solid and level ground.

2. When retracting the ladder

ensure that your ngers, hands and arms are at the height of the actuated unlock keys.

3. Push both unlock keys of a rung

towards the centre so that the red area below becomes visible. The locking device unlocks and the remainder of the ladder above the rung is retracted. Cleaning and maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury! There is a risk of injury with incorrect handling. If rungs or beams are contaminated, you can easily slip or fall off the ladder and injure yourself. − Keep the ladder clean. Remove contaminates, such as, e.g. dirt, paint residues etc., after each use and before retracting the ladder. − Always wipe the rungs off. − Leave repair and maintenance work to be carried out exclusively by experts. NOTICE! Risk of damage! Improper cleaning can lead to damage. − Do not use any aggressive clean- ers, brushes with metal or nylon bristles or sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such as knives, hard scrapers and the like. They could damage the surfaces. − Keep the protective caps and the non-slip caps of the support foot free from dirt, abrasive grit and so forth. This could damage the surface. − Clean the ladder with a brush or a cloth. − Dry the ladder, and in particular the rungs, thoroughly after cleaning. − Under no circumstances carry out maintenance and repairs to the ladder by yourself. Contact the manufacturer or a specialist workshop at the service address specied on the warranty card. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 15 12-06-18 15:02English

Liability and warranty claims are waived in the event of repairs performed by the user or incor- rect handling. Transport and storage − Retract the ladder completely after every use and secure it with the aid of the strap

in order to prevent it from extending by accident. − Store the ladder in a dry area. − Store the ladder out of the reach of children. − Ensure that children do not han- dle the ladder unsupervised. − Store the ladder out of direct sunlight. Causes of accidents The following partial listing of risks tells of typical hazards and exam- ples for frequent causes of acci- dents when using a ladder. In order to avoid accidents, take into consideration the mentioned risks in the handling of the ladder as a basis for safe work. a) Loss of stability

1) incorrect positioning of the lad-

der (e.g. incorrect propping angle of leaning ladders or incomplete opening of step ladders);

2) sliding away of the lower end of

the ladder outwards, e.g. away from the wall on which the lad- der is leaning;

3) slipping off the ladder sideways,

falling to the side and tipping of the upper tread (e.g. by leaning out too far or an insufcient grip on the uppermost top step);

4) poor condition of the ladder

(missing or damaged rubber caps on the support foot);

5) climbing off of an unsecured

6) unsuitable ground at the instal-

lation site of the ladder (e.g. unstable, soft ground, sloping, slippery surfaces or contami- nated solid surfaces);

8) collision with a ladder, e.g. by

1) setting up the ladder in its posi-

2) assembly and disassembly of

3) carrying items whilst climbing

2) contaminated rungs;

3) careless behaviour of user (e.g.

taking two steps at a time, slid- ing down the beams). d) Failure of the ladder construction

1) poor condition of the ladder

(e.g. damaged beams, wear and tear);

1) unavoidable work under voltage

(e.g. fault tracing);

2) setting up the ladder in direct

proximity of electrical equip- ment under voltage (e.g. high voltage overhead cables);

3) damage of electrical equipment

by ladders (e.g. coverings or protective insulation);

4) incorrect choice of ladder type

for electrical work. Technical data Model: BT-TL008 Maximum permissible load: 150 kg Maximum length: 3.25 m Inclination angle: 65°–75° Weight: 11.5 kg Maximum permissible number of users: 1 Article number: 7062696 Disposal Disposing of the packaging Dispose of the packag- ing by sorting into single type materials. Dispose of cardboard and carton as waste paper and foils via the recyclable material collec- tion service. Disposing of the ladder Dispose of the ladder in accordance with the applicable laws and regu- lations for your country. 7062696-Telescopic_Ladder-Ma-1806-12.indb 17 12-06-18 15:02Deutsch