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The safe use of a telescopic ladder
Congratulations on your purchase of an Altrex telescopic ladder. You have chosen a product
in which the latest techniques in the areas of safety and material have been employed. You
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will find this Altrex telescopic ladder very easy to use as a result of the full attention given to
its design.
Before using the telescopic ladder, read these instructions carefully!
Save these instructions in case they are needed for future reference. Also study the
illustrations/pictograms that are shown on the product itself.
All telescopic ladders which are marketed in the Netherlands must meet the Commodities
Act legislation as set out in the Portable Climbing Materials Order. For more information
please consult www.altrex.com and the stickers on the telescopic ladder. In order to work
professionally and safely on telescopic ladders, safety level NEN2484 and the Commodities
Act must be selected. Altrex Home & Garden products are not suitable for professional use.
General
Maximum usage weight 150 kg
To be used by a maximum of 1 person
Before use
- Before assembling use the stability beam provided according to the assembly instructions
on the stability beam. (See Fig. 3).
- NEVER use the ladder without the stability beam.
- Maintain a telescopic ladder according to the instructions
- Remain alert. Concentrate when climbing a telescopic ladder and never do so under the
influence of alcohol, medication or substances that may affect your ability to react.
- Should you transport the telescopic ladder, ensure that this is folded up and make sure that
the telescopic ladder is properly supported and fixed in place.
- Upon receipt and before use of the telescopic ladder, check the condition and operation
of all parts. A telescopic ladder must be completely collapsible! Make sure that all parts
(including the feet and covers) are present.
- Every time before use, inspect the telescopic ladder for any defects, such as deformation or
wear.
- Telescopic ladders that are used in a professional capacity must be inspected periodically
by an expert.
- Every time before using the telescopic ladder make sure that it is suitable for its intended
use. - Only use the telescopic ladder for the purpose for which it has been made.
- Never use a damaged or broken telescopic ladder. Temporary repairs are not permitted.
Make sure that any damage to a telescopic ladder is repaired as soon as possible by a
professional in this field, in any case before it is used again.
- As far as possible, ensure that the telescopic ladder is free from contamination by
substances such as wet paint, mud, sand, dirt, snow and oil.
- Prior to use, carry out a risk analysis should you be obliged/required to do so by local or
national legislation and regulations.
- Never use a telescopic ladder back to front or upside down.
- Dispose of telescopic ladders if they are broken, worn-out or irreparable.
Relax. It's an Altrex.
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