the retracting clothesline product manual 4-line and 6-line 2 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 1 1 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 1 1 •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 3 4 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 5 6 Installation Height 7 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 tre en ct c du Pro line ’) (13 ’4”) 4m (21 .5m o6 t 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 8 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 entre uct c Prod line 13’) 4m ( (21’4”) 5m to 6. Masonry anchor (Not included) 9 10 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 11 12 Installation Operation 13 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 14 Operation Operation 15 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. 16 Operation Handy Hints 17 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 1 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. 18 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. 19 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
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