Z29798 - Ladder POWERFIX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Multipurpose Scaffold/Ladder (Aluminium Platform Ladder)
Brand	POWERFIX
Model	Z29798
Material	Aluminium, steel, plastic
Maximum Load	150 kg
Scaffold Dimensions (W x H x D)	approx. 1615 x 1695 x 1100 mm
Working Platform Size (L x W)	approx. 150 x 50 cm
Working Height (Step Ladder)	2.75 m
Working Height (Leaning Ladder)	3.50 m
Working Height (Scaffold)	2.80 m
Maximum Height (Step Ladder)	1.62 m
Maximum Height (Leaning Ladder)	2.80 m
Maximum Standing Height (Scaffold)	1.0 m
Intended Use	Indoor and outdoor climbing aid; non-commercial use only
Assembly	Requires assembly using included parts; recommended two persons
Included Components	1x Long base stabiliser, 1x Narrow ladder section, 1x Wide ladder section, 1x Short base stabiliser, 1x Working platform, 2x Diagonal struts, 4x Wing nuts, 1x Slotted head bolt, 4x Lock nuts (8mm), 4x Hexagonal socket head bolts, 2x Short threaded rods, 2x Long threaded rods, 1x Lock nut (6mm), 4x Plain washers (8mm), 4x Plain washers (10mm), 8x Plastic sleeves, 1x Plastic nut, 1x Safety stay, 1x Instructions
Safety Features	Non-slip feet, locking hooks, stabiliser bars, safety stay, wing nut fasteners
Cleaning	Use a soft, fluff-free cloth with mild detergent if needed; do not use corrosive cleaners
Storage	Store in a secure, dry place when not in use
Disposal	Packaging is recyclable; dispose of worn-out product according to local regulations

Frequently Asked Questions - Z29798 POWERFIX

What is the maximum weight capacity of the Powerfix Z29798?

The maximum total load is 150 kg, including the user, tools, and materials. Do not exceed this weight.

Can I use the Z29798 as a step ladder, leaning ladder, and scaffold?

Yes, the multipurpose design allows three configurations: a standing ladder (step ladder), a leaning ladder, and a scaffold with a working platform. Follow the assembly instructions for each mode.

What is the working height for each configuration?

Working heights are: step ladder 2.75 m, leaning ladder 3.50 m, and scaffold 2.80 m. Maximum standing height on scaffold is 1 m.

Is the Z29798 suitable for commercial use?

No, the product is intended for non-commercial, private use only. It is not designed for heavy-duty professional applications.

How do I clean and maintain the ladder?

Clean after each use with a soft, fluff-free cloth. For stubborn dirt, use a moist cloth with mild detergent. Avoid corrosive or aggressive cleaning agents. Dry thoroughly after cleaning.

What safety precautions should I take when using the ladder?

Always ensure the ladder is on a level, non-slip surface. Do not exceed the maximum load. Never use under the influence of alcohol or medication. Face the ladder when climbing, and do not over-reach. Secure all stabilisers and locking mechanisms before use.

Can I use the ladder on stairs?

Only use on stairs if the treads are at the same height. Uneven steps can cause instability and tipping.

How do I assemble the scaffold configuration?

Mount the base stabilisers to each ladder section, attach the working platform at the desired height, insert plastic sleeves, and connect the diagonal struts with wing nuts. Refer to the manual for detailed instructions; a second person is recommended.

What should I do if the ladder is damaged?

Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Have it inspected or repaired by a competent specialist. Damaged components may compromise safety.

How should I store the Z29798 when not in use?

Store the ladder in a secure, dry place away from moisture. Keep it clean and dry to prevent slipping or deterioration.

USER MANUAL Z29798 POWERFIX

Assembly, operating and safety instructions

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GB / MT Assembly, operating and safety instructions Page 18

Intended use....Page 19

Description of parts....Page 19

Technical data....Page 19

Included items Page 19

Safety instructions

General safety instructions....Page 19

Safety advice for setting up the multipurpose scaffold/ladder....Page 19

Safety advice for using the multipurpose scaffold/ladder Page 19

Before use Page 21

Use

Assembling the multipurpose scaffold/ladder....Page 21

Disassembling the multipurpose scaffold/ladder Page 21

Assembling the standing ladder....Page 21

Disassembling the standing ladder....Page 21

Assembling the leaning ladder Page 21

Disassembling the leaning ladder Page 21

Repair, maintenance and storage Page 22

Cleaning and care....Page 22

Disposal Page 22

Aluminium Platform Ladder

- Introduction

Familiarise yourself with the product before using it for the first time. In addition please refer carefully to the operating instructions below and the safety advice. Use the product only as described and for the indicated purpose. Keep these instructions in a safe place. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation.

- Intended use

The product is intended for use indoors and outdoors as a climbing aid. Any use other than that described or any modification of the product is not permissible and may result in injury and / or damage to the product. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper use. The product is not intended for commercial use.

• Description of parts

1 Long base stabiliser
2 Narrow ladder section
3 Wide ladder section
4 Short base stabiliser
5 Working platform
6 Diagonal struts (approx. 25 x 1.4 x 1630 mm)
7 Wing nuts (approx. ∅ 10 mm)
8 Slotted head bolt (approx. ∅ 6 × 40 mm)
9 Lock nuts (approx. ø 8 mm)
10 Hexagonal socket head bolts (approx. ø 8 x 70 mm)
11 Short threaded rods (approx. ∅ 8.8 x 450 mm)
12 Long threaded rods (approx. ∅ 8.8 x 520 mm)
13 Lock nut (approx. ø 6 mm)
14 Plain washers (approx. ∅ 8 x 1.2 mm)
15 Plain washers (approx. ∅ 10 × 2 mm)
16 Plastic sleeves
17 Plastic nut (approx. ø 8 mm)
18 Safety stay (approx. ø 7 mm)

- Technical data

Dimensions: Scaffold approx. 1615 x 1695 x 1100 mm

$$ (W \times H \times D) $$

Working platform approx. 150 x 50 cm (L x W)

Working height: Step ladder 2.75 m

Leaning ladder 3.50 m

Scaffold 2.80 m

Max. height: Step ladder 1.62 m

Leaning ladder 2.80 m

Max.: Standing height: Scaffold 1 m

Max. load: 150 kg

Material: Aluminium, steel, plastic

- Included items

1 x Long base stabiliser
1 x Narrow ladder section
1 x Wide ladder section
1 x Short base stabiliser
1 x Working platform
2 x Diagonal struts (approx. ∅ 25 × 1.4 × 1630 mm)
4 x Wing nuts (approx. ∅ 10 mm)
1 x Slotted head bolt (approx. ∅ 6 x 40 mm)

4 x Lock nuts (approx. ∅ 8 mm)
4 x Hexagonal socket head bolts (approx. 8 x 70 mm)
2 x Short threaded rods (approx. ∅ 8.8 x 450 mm)
2 x Long threaded rods (approx. ∅ 8.8 x 520 mm)

1 x Lock nut (approx. ø 6 mm)
4 x Plain washers (approx. 8 x 1.2 mm)
4 x Plain washers (approx. ∅ 10 x 2 mm)
8 x Plastic sleeves
1 x Plastic nut (approx. ∅ 8 mm)
1 x Safety stay (approx. ∅ 7 mm)
1 x Instructions for use

Safety instructions

● General safety instructions

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WARNING! DANGER TO LIFE AND RISK OF ACCIDENTS FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN! Neve

Leave children unattended with the packaging material or the product. The packaging material can cause danger of suffocation and danger to life by strangulation. Children often underestimate the danger. Always keep children away from this product. This product is not a toy.

Before using the multipurpose scaffold/ladder pay attention to the pictogram on the stick-on label. Follow what the pictogram depicts in order to avoid accidents.

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Maximum total load 150 kg. The weight of the user including tools and other materials must not exceed 150 kg.

- Do not attempt to repair a damaged multipurpose scaffold/ladder yourself. Have the repair carried out by a competent specialist.

■ Be particularly careful in wind, rain or frost.

- Keep the multipurpose scaffold/ladder clean and remove any dirt. Keep the multipurpose scaffold / ladder dry to prevent slipping or tipping over

● Safety advice for setting up the multipurpose scaffold/ladder

• Do not use any attachments, components or accessories that are not expressly permitted for this multipurpose scaffold / ladder.
  Do not use the multipurpose scaffold/ladder on slippery surfaces.
  Do not set up the multipurpose scaffold/ladder in front of unlocked doors.
• Do not use the multipurpose scaffold/ladder on stairs if the treads are not at the same height. The multipurpose scaffold/ladder could overturn or you could lose your balance.
• Ensure that all base stabilisers are in full contact with the supporting surface.
• Be particularly careful if you erect the multipurpose scaffold/ladder on a dust sheet, carpet or other protective covering. The base stabilisers may not obtain enough grip and could slip.

● Safety advice for using the multipurpose scaffold/ladder

WARNING! DANGER OF LOSS OF LIFE OR ACCIDENT! Do

not pull or push too hard on any objects when you are standing on the multipurpose scaffold / ladder. This could cause the multipurpose scaffold / ladder to topple over and result in your death or injury.

Do not use the multipurpose scaffold/ladder if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or strong medication. Do not use the multipurpose scaffold / ladder if you are ill or in a poor state of health.
- Do not use the multipurpose scaffold/ladder if it is wet or damaged, or slippery because of water, ice or snow.
■ Wear nonslip shoes when you are using the multipurpose/ladder.
- Be careful when you are climbing up or down the multipurpose scaffold/ladder.

Safety instructions

■ Never attempt to move the foot of the multipurpose scaffold / ladder when you are standing on it. First climb down from the multipurpose scaffold / ladder and then move it. Then you can climb up the multipurpose scaffold / ladder again.
- Ensure that there is nobody under the multipurpose scaffold / ladder while it is being used.
This multipurpose scaffold / ladder is not a toy. It is not suitable for use by children. Ensure that the multipurpose scaffold / ladder cannot be used by children. Do not leave the multipurpose scaffold / ladder unattended after you have set it up.
The multipurpose scaffold / ladder may only be used as a scaffold or a ladder of the type shown in these instructions for use. Use only the attached parts that are supplied with this product when assembling a scaffold or a ladder.
- Do not use a rope to operate this multipurpose scaffold / ladder.
■ Ensure that the multipurpose scaffold / ladder is suitable for the task you intend to perform.
- Do not work for too long on the multipurpose scaffold / ladder without regular breaks (tiredness is dangerous).
- Objects carried when climbing on a scaffold / ladder must not be heavy and must be easy to handle.
- When working hold on firmly to the ladder with one hand or take additional precautions if this is not possible.

Read the instructions

Maximum load

Correct erection angle

Ladder extension above the landing point

Visual check before use

Inspect ladder feet

Ensure standing ladder is fully opened before use

Maximum numbers of users on ladder.

Secure top / bottom of ladder.

Ensure standing ladder is fully opened, ground stabilizer and fix line is secured in place before use.

Ensure top of ladder is correctly positioned

Do not use the ladder without the fixing line

Do not use the ladder without the fixing tubs.

Do not use the ladder without ground stabilizers

Do not stand on the last 2 rungs of a leaning ladder

Do not stand on the last 2 rungs if the standing ladder is without platform and hand rail

Erect on a level base

Do not over-reach

Do not step off the side of a ladder

Only one per ascendable leg of the ladder / stepladder

Do not use the ladder as a bridge

Do not stand on the top tread

Ensure that no part of the ladder comes into contact with a live cable

Face ladder when ascending or descending ladder

Before use

□ Avoid damaging ladders when transporting them on a roof rack or on the back of a lorry. Ensure that the ladder is appropriately fastened in place.
☐ Remove any foreign material such as wet paint, dirt, oil or snow from the multipurpose scaffold/ladder.
☐ Lock all doors and windows (but not emergency exits) in the working area of the multipurpose scaffold / ladder.

Use

- Assembling the multipurpose scaffold / ladder

Note: If possible have a second person help you with the assembly.

1. Mount the short base stabiliser 4 to the narrow ladder section 2 and the long base stabiliser 1 to the wide ladder section 3, as shown in Figure A.

2. Attach the working platform 5 to the rung at the desired height on both ladder sections 2 and 3 (Figure B).
   Note: Ensure that the maximum standing height of 100 cm is not exceeded (Figure F).

3. Insert the plastic sleeve 16 to the narrow ladder section 2 and the wide narrow section 3.
4. Insert the short threaded rod 11 each with a plain washer 15 to the narrow ladder section 2 and the long threaded rod 12 each with a plain washer 15 to the wide ladder section 3.
5. Connect the diagonal struts 6 with the slotted bolt 8 and the locknut 13.
6. Attach the diagonal struts 6 to the ladder sections 2 and 3 using the wing nuts 7.

● Disassembling the multipurpose scaffold / ladder

☐ Disassemble the multipurpose scaffold / ladder in the reverse order to that described in the section "Assembling the multipurpose scaffold / ladder".

- Assembling the standing ladder

• Avoid any tasks in which a lateral load is placed on the standing ladder, e.g. drilling sideways into solid material (e.g. masonry or concrete).

• Do not use the standing ladder as a means of ascending on to another level.

• Mount the short base stabiliser 4 to the narrow ladder section 2 and the long base stabiliser 1 to the wide ladder section 3 as shown in Figure A.

• Push the narrow ladder section 2 as far into the guide angle of the wide ladder section 3 as possible until the guide pins on both sides engage in the guide groove (Figure G).
• Guide the threaded end piece of the safety stay 18 through the hole on the narrow ladder section 2
• Fix the safety stay 18 in place by screwing the plastic nut 17 tightly from the inner face of the stile on to the threaded end piece of the safety stay 18 (Figure H).

● Disassembling the standing ladder

☐ Disassemble the standing ladder in the reverse order to that described in the section "Assembling the standing ladder".

- Assembling the leaning ladder

• Avoid any tasks in which a lateral load is placed on the leaning ladder, e.g. drilling sideways into solid material (e.g. masonry or concrete).
• Attach the long base stabiliser 1 to the wide ladder section 3, as shown in Figure J.
• Push the narrow ladder section 2 as far into the guide angle of the wide ladder section 3 as possible until the locking hooks on the narrow ladder section 2 can fit over the second rung of the wide ladder section 3 (Figure L).
• Hold the leaning ladder in a vertical position in front of the wall or the object against which the leaning ladder is to be used. Disengage the locking hooks and slide the narrow ladder section 2 as far upwards as necessary until it reaches the desired climbing height (Figure M).
• At that point fit the locking hooks over the rung of the wide ladder section 3. Place the leaning ladder carefully against the wall or the object (Figure N).

● Disassembling the leaning ladder

☐ Disassemble the leaning ladder in the reverse order to that described in the section "Assembling the leaning ladder".

Repair, maintenance and storage / Cleaning and care / Disposal

● Repair, maintenance and storage

□ Repairs and maintenance work on the multipurpose scaffold / ladder must be carried out by an appropriate specialist.
☐ When it is not being used, store the multipurpose scaffold / ladder in a secure dry place.

- Cleaning and care

□ Clean the multipurpose scaffold / ladder after each use.
□ Use a soft, fluff-free cloth for this operation.
☐ Use a moist cloth and if necessary a mild detergent to remove stubborn dirt.
☐ Do not use corrosive or aggressive cleaning agents
□ Dry the product carefully after cleaning.

- Disposal

The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities.

Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product.

Product description:

Aluminium Platform Ladder

Model no.: Z29798

Version: 02/2010

Einleitung

Illustration of a screwdriver tip and its magnified view showing the tip's tip (no text or symbols present)

Line drawing of a metal ladder structure with ladder extensions, shown in perspective view against a plain background (no text or symbols)

Technical diagram of a ladder structure with two views of the ladder assembly (no text or symbols)

Technical line drawing of a tall ladder structure with no visible text or symbols

3D perspective view of a ladder leaning against a plain wall, with a north arrow and letter 'N' in the corner (no text or symbols on the ladder itself)

IAN 46189

Milomex Ltd.

c/o Milomex Services

Hilltop Cottage

Barton Road

Pulloxhill

Bedfordshire

MK45 5HP

UK

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