Hills FD12001 Use and Care Manual
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1. 1 The Portable Clothesline should be folded and put away in very strong winds 2 The wind tether is not for children is not to be used as a toy and should be stored away safely when not in use We have included a ten pack of Hills Smart Pegsm for use with your Portable Clothesline Hills Smart Pegsm are UV resistant and can be left outside without severe deterioration occurring They are dual moulded for superior comfort and grip Hills Smart Pegsm can be purchased at most hardware and general merchant stores Warning CHOKING HAZARD Small parts Not for children under 3 years old Not to be used as a toy 13 14 Hints Heavy or large items like thick towels sheets and quilts can be dried on the Portable Clotheslines We recommend placing them over the inner lines leaving the outer lines for smaller objects We also recommend spreading the load over two lines to allow more air circulation for faster drying Sheets can be folded in half and dried over two lines Quilts can be dried by laying them over the Portable Clothesline then pegging the ends corners together to lift them off the floor When placing washing on the Portable Clothesline ensure the weight is balanced and washing is placed evenly on both sides The Hills Portable Clothesline can be used almost anywhere but should not be used in strong wind conditions unless it is placed in a protected area and secured using the wi2. M6 x 16 countersunk sc AS 5 Attach the arms Locate the arms into the recess in each end of the hinge assemblies ensuring the screw holes and insert fasteners align Insert the two 2 M6 x 12 low profile screws and fasten securely using the hex key 4mm NOTE Ensure the arms are assembled with the curve up as shown Arms correctly assembled curve up 6 Attach the line A Fasten the line to the innermost line tensioner as shown in steps 1 4 ensure Insert the line down through the front slot of the correct orientation tensioner as shown pull through 100mm 4 of line Loop the line around the rear groove of the tensioner Feed the line up and back through the front slot of and pull tight to prevent line slipping the tensioner and pull tight B Feed the line through the line sleeves as shown in step 5 GC Continue to thread the line through each of the line sleeves ensuring all lines are parallel as shown in step 6 Line tensioner inner Line sleeve Line tensioner outer Cover cap D Tie off line to the outer line tensioner as per steps 1 4 on page 7 Do not tighten line yet E Repeat steps A D for the other side F Tighten line on each side by pulling it through the line sleeves and repeating tie off procedure with the outer line tensioner NOTE Do not over tighten the line as you can distort the frame Apply approximately the same tension to both sides
3. to keep the frame square and to avoid twisting G Fit the cover caps and trim the line as shown in steps 7 and 8 Feed end of the line through each cover cap and Trim off any excess line flush with end of each cover fit by rotating clockwise using the cover cap tool cap as shown provided until a slight click is felt We recommend trimming excess line after a few NOTE A short video showing the attachment of loads of washing have been hung to allow pre line segments is available for viewing on the Hills stretch of line to occur website www hills com au Your Portable Clothesline is now ready to use Caution Do not push or pull your Portable Clothesline across the floor as this could lead to breakage of the legs To move the clothesline lift completely from the floor Line Tensioning To re tension lines if required A Remove either cover cap on the arm by rotating anti clockwise B Untie the existing line C Repeat steps F and G as described on pages 8 and 9 DO NOT OVER TENSION as you can distort the frame Folding and Unfolding A To fold away your Portable Clothesline pull the latch out with one hand while supporting and rotating the legs up and around with your other hand Keep rotating until the latch clicks back into place locking the legs closed B Place the folded end on the ground C Release the latch at the other end and fold the legs while bringing the product to a vertical po
4. Auills Portable Indoor Outdoor Clothesline Owner s Manual TO SUIT MODELS Portable 170 Portable 120 Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your Portable Clothesline which will bring you many years of trouble free and efficient drying both indoors and outdoors It is important that you read this owner s manual thoroughly before assembly and use In this way you will benefit from all of the design features and enjoy safe use of the product Thank you for choosing Hills Warning e Do not allow children or pets to swing on the Portable Clothesline or items of laundry e Ensure when opening and closing your Portable Clothesline that your hands are positioned where they will provide support and will not be caught in moving parts e Do not use for any purpose other than to hang and dry washing e Do not use your Portable Clothesline if parts are worn or damaged e Patents and registered designs apply to this product Carton Contents Spreader and hinge assembly 1 Smart pegs Smart pegs Accessory Pack Contents Part name Cover cap Cover cap tool M6 x 12 low profile screw M6 x 16 countersunk screw M6 x 30 button head screw Locking wedge with M6 locking nut Wind tether Door adaptor screw Hex key 4mm Fastener Descriptions M6 x 12 low profile screw M6 x 16 countersunk screw M6 x 30 button head screw The Hills Portable Clot
5. hesline is quick and easy to assemble Just follow the steps below which are suitable for both the 170 10 line and 120 8 line models NOTE all diagrams in this manual show the Portable Clothesline 120 1 Rotate the Hinges into the open position A Place the spreader and hinge assembly on a flat surface B Pull the latch out C Whilist holding the latch out rotate the hinge to the open position until the latch clicks into place D Repeat at other end Pull out latch Rotate hinge Closed Position Latch clicks into place Open Position 2 Attach the Legs to the Hinge Assemblies Fasten the legs as shown in Steps 1 4 Locking wedge and locking nut Ay Locate the locking wedge with M6 nut assembled on to the moulded leg section of the hinge moulding Insert and fasten securely the M6 x 30 button head screw using hex key 4mm Mount hole i While holding the locking wedge in place fit leg tube ensuring mount hole is oriented as shown NOTE Check leg orientation as per diagram in Step 4 to ensure the threaded inserts for securing the leg brace are facing each other Threaded inserts Repeat for all legs 3 Attach the Brace to the Legs Using the eight 8 M6 x 16 countersunk screws attach the leg brace to the four 4 threaded inserts in the legs using the hex key 4mm Fasten securely Repeat at other end J H aI jji i S
6. nd tether provided Hills Portable Clotheslines can be stored when not in use The braces that supports the legs include holes that provide additional hanging space Care and Maintenance It is a good idea to occasionally inspect all components and check for wear and tear or damage If there is any damage parts should be replaced with original Hills spares or the Clothesline repaired before using again The Clothesline should be periodically wiped clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent Hills Guarantee Hills Industries Limited undertakes that if any part of its manufacture has failed to operate correctly due to faulty workmanship or defective material it will repair or replace the part free of cost for a period of THREE 3 years from date of purchase of the article given fair wear and tear The PVC line and accessories including Smart Pegsm hanging bracket and wind tether are all guaranteed for a period of ONE 1 year Evidence of unfair usage or incorrect adjustment by the owner will void this promise Hills Industries Limited will not be responsible for any costs in connection with freight or postage or for expenditure necessary to dismantle the article replace the part in position and re assemble the article This guarantee is in addition to any legal rights or remedies conferred on the consumer Hills Industries Limited does not recommend the application of a canopy on any of their outdoor dryer
7. range Unless any addition or attachment to this product has Hills specific approval or is sold as a Hills product the warranty on this product is waived The product is designed to perform a specific task under established test loads and unauthorised attachments may produce stresses for which the design is not appropriate Designs specifications and colours are subject to change without notice Please retain this Owner s Manual Record the following information from the carton for future reference Product Number Hills Contacts As a proudly Australian company we are committed to provide you with complete customer satisfaction If you have questions about this product or find there are missing or damaged parts please contact your nearest Consumer Advice Centre during their local business hours Australia 1300 300 564 info hills com au New Zealand 09 262 3052 sales hills co nz United States of America 877 534 1371 Eastern gsutterlin verizon net Canada 905 228 3725 Eastern hillscanada hills com au South Africa 0800 600 432 info hillssolar co za or visit www hills com au This product is designed and tested under a Quality System which complies with ISO 9001 Made in China 15 A Hills Hills Industries Limited A B N 35 007 573 417 Issue February 2009 PD1711d
8. sition The folded product is now ready to be stored To unfold your Portable Clothesline simply unlatch each leg and rotate around into the locked open position NOTE 1 Check the legs are not caught in the lines before trying to unfold 2 Always ensure your hands are positioned where they will provide support and will not be caught in moving parts Hanging bracket To hang your Portable Clothesline for convenient storage a hanging bracket has been included 1 The hanging bracket can be fastened to almost any wall or vertical surface using appropriate fasteners not supplied 2 The hanging bracket and door adaptor can be used over most doors Simply place the hanging bracket and door adaptor over your door as shown Place the Portable Clothesline on the hanging bracket ensuring it is centered on the door and does not make contact with door handles surrounding furniture and walls when the door is opened and closed Secure the door adaptor to the top of the door with the small screw provided NOTE Check there is clearance between the top edge of the door and door frame for the door adaptor and screw before fixing bele F Check clearance 12 Wind tether When you use your Portable Clothesline outdoors particularly on balconies we recommend using the wind tether Secure the clothesline to a fixed object like the balcony a post or a railing to ensure it does not blow away NOTE
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