the
retracting
clothesline
product
manual
4-line and
6-line
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Optional Mounting Kits
Introduction
Congratulations
Carton contents
Optional Mounting Kits
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Hills Retracting Clothesline which will bring
you many years of trouble free and efficient
outdoor drying.
6-line retracting clothesline
If you choose to mount your Retracting
Clothesline cabinet or receiving bracket on
posts, the following products are available.
It’s important that you read this Product Manual
thoroughly before installation to benefit from
the design features and enjoy safe use of this
product.
Thank you for choosing Hills.
Warning
Part name
Qty.
6-line cabinet
Receiving bracket
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Post Kits:
100538 – Adjustable Post Kit
Mount Bar Kits:
100540 – Mount Bar (6-line)
100541 – Mount Bar (4-line)
4-line retracting clothesline
Part name
Qty.
4-line cabinet
Receiving bracket
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•Do not allow children or pets to swing on the
Clothesline or items of laundry.
• Do not use for any purpose other than to
hang and dry washing.
• Do not use your Clothesline if parts are worn
or damaged.
• Do not operate the locking lever when the
arm is located in the cabinet.
• Do not release the locking mechanism when
there are clothes attached to the lines.
• Do not allow the arm and lines to retract
uncontrolled as this may lead to personal
injury or property damage. Hold the arm
securely and walk it back to the cabinet.
Patents and Registered Designs apply to
this product.
Please retain this Product Manual. Record the following
information for future reference.
Product Number (printed on carton):
Date of purchase:
Name and location of store:
®
Designed and tested under a
Quality System that meets Hills’
demanding quality specifications.
Made in China
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Mounting Options
Site Selection
Mounting Options
Step 1 - Select a suitable location
Determine which of the four mounting options most suits your requirements.
1.1 Select a suitable location for either wall or post mounted installations.
1.2 This product has been designed to mount and operate between 4m (13’) and
up to 6.5m (21’ 4”).
1.3 Always leave approximately 1.5m (5’) clearance each side of the line and any wall
fence/shed etc.
Wall to Wall
Note: This product must only be installed on sound structural walls.
Do not mount directly onto cladding materials.
If you have any doubt, contact your local hardware store or installer.
Wall to Post
Requires:
1 Post Kit
1.5m (5’) clearance from
obstructions either side
Receiving bracket
Arm
4m (13’) minimum
Post to Post
Requires:
2 Post Kits
1 Mount Bar Kit
Mounting surface
Note: Minimum operating distance is 4m (13’).
Maximum operating distance is 6.5m (21’4”).
6.5m (21’ 4”) maximum
Post to Wall
Requires:
1 Post Kit
1 Mount Bar Kit
Cabinet
Mounting surface
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Installation Height
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Installation
Step 2 – Recommended installation height
Step 3 – Mounting your cabinet to a wall
2.1 For all installations, we recommend the operational height for the line is
approximately 50mm (2”) above the user’s head height.
3.1 Prepare your cabinet location
2.2 For the heights and combinations of wall/post installations refer to the appropriate
details below.
Determine the best location for the installation of your product (refer to page 5).
Mark out a centre line for your product within your allocated site.
3.2 Ensure that either side of this centre line and the area where the cabinet is to be installed on
the wall is free from pipes and other obstructions (Fig. 1).
Wall Installation
Cabinet
Receiving bracket
3.3 Mark the cabinet mount centres on the wall at the desired installation height
(refer to page 6 and the table below).
Fig. 1
Mount
centres
Receiving
bracket
fasteners
Cabinet
fasteners
75mm (3”)
Ensure surrounding
area is free from
obstructions
User’s head height
50mm (2”)
Location of cabinet fasteners
is approximately 75mm (3”)
above user’s head height
‘Mount Hole Centres’
Location of receiving bracket
fasteners is approximately 85mm (3
1/2”) above user’s head height (when
installed on level ground)
Centres
(mm)
Centres
(inch)
6-line
814
32
4-line
570
22 1/2
Product
Note: The receiving bracket should
be located at a height to ensure the
clothesline is close to horizontal
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(13 ’4”)
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3.4 Drill holes in wall
Post Installation
Cabinet
Receiving bracket
Mount bar
Top of post
Top of post
Cabinet
fasteners
Post kit
For post mounting a cabinet,
the top of the post should be
approximately 115mm (4 1/2”)
above the user’s head height
115mm
(4 1/2”)
User’s head height
50mm (2”)
125mm
(5”)
Receiving
bracket
fasteners
Masonry fasteners are not included with this product. When attaching to a sound masonry
wall, we recommend using masonry sleeve anchors (diameter 10mm x 55mm).
3.5 If you are using these fasteners, drill a ø10mm (13/32”) hole using a masonry drill (Fig 2).
Note: If you are mounting to a different wall type, consult your hardware store for advice on
the appropriate fasteners to use.
Fig. 2
Post kit
Mount hole centres
For post mounting a receiving bracket, the
top of the post should be approximately
125mm (5”) above the user’s head height
(when installed on level ground)
Note: The receiving bracket should be
located at a height to ensure the clothesline
is close to horizontal
Top of
product
43mm
Drill two holes
using masonry drill
Product centre
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Installation
Installation
Step 3 (continued) – Mounting your cabinet to a wall
Step 4 – Mounting your cabinet to a post
3.6 Secure your cabinet to the wall
4.1 Prepare your cabinet location
Determine the best location for the installation of your product (refer to page 5).
3.7 Ensure square metal locking rod does not come out of the cabinet.
Mark out a centre line for your product within your allocated site.
3.8 Locate the cabinet with the mount holes. Insert masonry fasteners
and secure (Fig. 4).
4.2 Determine your post locations.
Remove the end covers using a Phillips head screwdriver. (Fig. 3).
3.9 Reattach cabinet end covers (Fig. 4). Do not overtighten the screws.
Fig. 3
Install as per the instructions supplied with your post kit.
Refer to diagram on page 6 to determine the installation height.
Refer to page 3 for the post kit available.
4.3 To post mount your cabinet you will need to purchase a matching
mount bar kit (refer to page 3).
4.4 Attach the mount bar to the post as per instructions supplied with your
mount bar kit.
End cover
Fig. 5
End cover screw
Fig. 4
Ensure surrounding area
is free from obstruction
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Prod
line
13’)
4m ( (21’4”)
5m
to 6.
Masonry anchor
(Not included)
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Installation
Installation
Step 4 (continued) – Mounting your cabinet to a post
Step 5 – Mounting your receiving bracket to a wall
4.5 Securing your cabinet to a post
5.1 Prepare your receiving bracket location
Remove end covers using a Phillips head screwdriver (Fig. 6).
4.6 Ensure square metal locking rod does not come out of the cabinet.
Mark the mount hole centres on your pre-determined centre line at the desired height
(refer to page 6). Ensure there are no pipes or obstructions in the surrounding area.
5.2 Drill holes in the wall
4.7 Locate the cabinet with the pre-drilled holes in the mount bar (sold separately).
Using the fasteners and instructions provided with the mount bar kit, secure the
cabinet to the post assembly (Fig. 7).
Refer to page 7 for instructions on drilling holes and appropriate fasteners.
5.3 Securing your receiving bracket to the wall
4.8 Reattach cabinet end covers (Fig. 7).
Insert the masonry fasteners (not included with this product) and secure. (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
End cover
Masonry anchor
End cover screw
Fig. 7
End cover
Post kit
(sold separately)
Mount bar
(sold separately)
M8 nyloc nut
Washer
Cabinet
Washer
M8 x 45 socket head bolt
Product centre line
Fig. 6
Receiving bracket
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Installation
Operation
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Step 6 – Mounting your receiving bracket to a post
Step 7 – Operation
6.1 Prepare your receiving bracket location
WARNING: Do not operate the locking lever when the arm is located in the cabinet.
WARNING: Do not release the locking mechanism when there are clothes attached to the lines.
On the pre-determined product centre, locate the position for your post and receiving
bracket (refer to page 5.
6.2 Install your post as per the instructions supplied with your post kit.
Refer to diagram on page 6 to determine the installation height of your post.
Refer to page 3 for the post kit available.
6.3 Secure the receiving bracket to a post
Remove the arm from the cabinet by pulling on the two blue end caps.
Holding the arm firmly, extend it towards the receiving bracket (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
Using the fasteners supplied with your post kit attach the receiving bracket
to the post kit assembly (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
7.1 To extend the arm and line assembly
Pull both end caps to
remove arm from cabinet
Receiving bracket
Washer
M8 nyloc nut
Washer
Bolt M8 x 70 socket head bolt
Post kit
(sold separately)
Pull arm out of cabinet and extend
towards receiving bracket
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Operation
Operation
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Step 7 (continued) – Operation
Step 7 (continued) – Operation
7.2 To attach the arm and line assembly to the receiving bracket
7.3 To tension and lock the line
Grip the arm with each hand either side of the receiving bracket.
Centre the arm within the receiving bracket.
With the arm engaged correctly in the receiving bracket, rotate the locking lever (on the right
hand side of the cabinet) (Fig. 12).
Rotate and guide the arm downwards to secure it onto the locking pins
in the receiving bracket until a clicking sound is heard. This means the arm
has engaged (Fig 11).
Rotate clockwise from the unlocked position until it locates in the first lock position.
This provides normal tension on the lines (Fig. 13).
Check the product is locked by pulling firmly on the lines.
If you require extra tension on your lines, rotate the locking lever further, until it locates in the
second lock position (Fig. 13).
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Locking lever
Fig. 13
Rotate and guide arm downwards to
secure onto locking pins within the
receiving bracket
If extra tensioning is
required, move the
locking lever to the
2nd lock position
1st lock
position
2nd lock
position
WARNING: If your unit is mounted at 4m distance do not use the second lock position.
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Operation
Handy Hints
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Step 7 (continued) – Operation
Hills handy hints
Care and maintenance
WARNING: Ensure the lines are not under tension before unlatching
and releasing the arm.
When hanging thick or bulky items, we suggest
you lay the item over more than one line.
7.4 To unlock and release tension of the lines
Place smaller items of clothing on the lines
at the back and work your way outwards for
larger items.
Regularly inspect all components and check
for wear and tear or damage. Ensure fasteners
are secure. If there is any damage, parts should
be replaced with original Hills’ spares. The
Clothesline should be repaired before using
again.
With all clothes and washing removed from the lines;
Pull out and unlatch the locking lever from its locked position.
Rotate anti-clockwise to its unlocked position (Fig. 14).
Do not let go of the locking lever as it may return with some force.
When you don’t expect to fill the capacity of
your clothesline, hang your clothes on the
outer lines, as this will allow clothes to dry more
easily.
7.5 To remove the arm from the receiving bracket
Using one hand, pull the release handle forward as shown. With your other hand, rotate,
guide and lift the arm up and out of the receiving bracket (Fig. 15).
WARNING: The lines are under spring tension. Do not allow the arm and lines to retract
uncontrolled as this may lead to personal injury or property/product/damage. Hold the arm
securely and walk it back to the cabinet.
Fig. 14
Locking lever
Pull out to release
Locked
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2
Unlocked
Fig. 15
Arm
Rotate arm and
lift out of receiving
bracket
Release handle
Pull forward
Release handle
Your Clothesline should be periodically wiped
clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
We do not recommend the use of oil or ‘WD’
type lubricants on any part of the Clothesline.
To maintain appearance and durability
of coatings on metal components, we
recommend a twice-yearly application of a
reputable brand of car polish or wax.
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Warranty
1.Hills provides consumers with the following
warranty in relation to this Product, in
addition to complying with the
requirements of any relevant legislation,
including the Competition and Consumer
Act 2010 (Cth) in Australia and the
Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 in New
Zealand (the Acts), except where a New
Zealand consumer acquires the relevant
Product for the purposes of a business.
2.In this warranty, we have used the
following definitions:
(a) Hills, our or we means Hills Holdings
Limited (ABN 35 007 573 417) of
159 Port Road Hindmarsh South
Australia 5007;
(b) Products means the following goods
manufactured by Hills (including
products manufactured for Hills by
its contract manufacturers):
Hills Retracting Clothesline;
(c) Material means a material or
component used by Hills in the
manufacture of the Products;
(d) W
arranty Period means 10 years from
the date of purchase of the relevant
Product and, in relation to polycore line,
means a period of one year from the
date of purchase of the Product.
If the Product or part (as the case may
be) is repaired or replaced, there will be
no extension to the original warranty
period; and
(e) Workmanship means the handling,
assembly and manufacturing processes
performed by or on behalf of Hills in
order to manufacture the Products.
Warranty
3.Hills warrants that for the duration of the
Warranty Period, all Products will be free of
faults arising from defects in Workmanship
or Materials, on the terms and conditions
set out in this warranty.
4.Hills undertakes that if during the Warranty
Period any Product, or any part of a
Product, has failed to operate correctly due
to faulty Workmanship or defective Material,
it will repair or replace the Product or part
(as the case may be) free of charge provided
that the following procedure is met:
(a)The consumer must contact Hills upon
becoming aware of any defect to a
Product. The contact details for Hills are
set out in this warranty and under the
heading “Hills contacts”.
(b) Following consultation with Hills, Hills
will determine whether there is a defect,
and if so Hills agrees to (at Hills’ option):
i.in the case of goods – repair, replace
or supply equivalent goods, or pay
the cost of any of those remedies to
the consumer; or
ii.in the case of services – supply the
services again or pay the cost of
having the services supplied again.
(c)If Hills requests the return of the
applicable Product or part, Hills will be
responsible for the collection and freight
costs of returning that Product or part.
The consumer agrees to assist Hills with
any reasonable request to enable Hills
to collect such Product or part.
(d)Hills also agrees to be responsible for
the freight costs to deliver any new
Product or replacement part to the
consumer.
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5. T
his warranty is in addition to any
non-excludable legal rights or remedies
conferred on the consumer under any
applicable Act and any similar laws. To the
extent permitted by law, Hills’ liability for
any non-excludable condition or warranty
is limited to rectifying any defect at its
option, as set out in paragraph 4(b).
8.The warranty on Products is waived if any
addition or attachment to the Products do
not have Hills’ specific approval or are not
sold as Hills products. The Products are
designed to perform specific tasks under
established test loads and unauthorised
attachments may produce stresses for
which the design is not appropriate.
6.Subject to the requirements of any
applicable Act or legislation and to
the extent permitted by law, no liability
(whether expressed or implied) of any
nature whatsoever, is accepted by Hills
for any consequential loss, damage or
injury arising as a result of any fault in the
Products.
9.The following applies to consumers who
purchased a relevant Product in Australia:
Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure
and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are
also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
7.
This warranty does not extend to damage
to Products which occurs during transit or
transportation, or which is caused by any
abuse, accident or improper installation,
connection, use, adjustment or repair or
use of goods otherwise than in accordance
with instructions issued by Hills.
Hills contacts
We are committed to providing you with
complete customer satisfaction. If you have
any questions or comments about our
products or services please contact your
nearest Customer Service Centre during their
local business hours:
Australia
1300 300 564
[email protected]
New Zealand
09 262 3052
[email protected]
Rest of the World
Refer to Hills website
hills.com.au/en/contact-us
Hills websites
hillshome.com.au
Hills Branded Products
hillshome.com.au/customerservice
Hills Consumer Advice
hillsholdings.com.au
Hills Holdings Limited
Hills Holdings Limited
ABN 35 007 573 417
Issue November 2013
PD1871L