Locking Mechanism; Opening The Ladder - Carbest 440130 Manuel D'utilisation

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LOCKING MECHANISM

The Escali multifunction ladder locks every rung with two steel locking pins
that automatically spring into place when the ladder is opened (extended) see
Fig. 1 and 2.
Each locking pin is connected to a locking lever that has two functions:
To indicate that an opened ladder is securely locked, both locking levers on
rung­side align with the end of the rung.
When closing the ladder, push the locking levers toward middle of the rung,
see Fig. 3.

OPENING THE LADDER

Full length
The ladder is opened to its full length by placing it on a firm level surface. During
opening, stabilize the ladder with one foot placed on the lowest rung.
Open the ladder from the top by gripping the top rung with both hands. Extend
the top sec tion fully, then the next section fully. At the same time check that
both locking levers align with the ends of the rung.
Continue opening section by section, until the ladder is opened to its full length.
lntermediate length
To open the Escali multifunction ladder to any intermediate length, proceed
as follows:
The ladder is opened to intermediate length by placing it on a firm level surface.
During opening, stabilize the ladder with one foot placed on the lowest rung.
Leave some steps from the top as a group that is not to be
opened, gripping the lowest step of said group with both hands.
Extend its section fully, then the next section fully. At the same time
check that both locking levers align with the ends of the rung. Con­
tinue opening section by section. All the rest sections should be
opened completely.
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NOTE:
Check carefully that each locking lever is in its locked position!
Carbest Escali Multifunktionsleiter | Multifunction ladder 440130
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