Gorilla Mighty Ladder Manual

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  • GORILLA LADDERS

    www.gorillaladciers.com.au

    PH: 1300-362-393 (AUSTRALIA)

  • Accessory sold s

    eparatelyGorilla Platform &

    Project TrayCode: PLAT-01

    Reversible design converts from platform to project tray in s

    econds.

    Fits ail Gorilla Mighty Multi-Purpose iadders. Platform provides extra

    working s

    urface (280x280mm). For u

    se only in the A

    -Frame position.

  • 7. Uneven (Stairway) Mode

    Set-up:From the stored position (refer to figure 18), unlock both adjustable hinges by pressingthe palm buttons fully inward, as indicated in Figure 4. Pull the two halves apart untilthe pins on both hinges snap into place and securely lock, (refer to figure 19).

    Height Adjustment:Adjust the height of one side of the ladder by pulling the locating pins out of the rungholes on one sliding section of the ladder. Rest both locking tabs on the side of theouter ladder (refer to figure 6). Firmly grasp the inner ladder section and carefullyadjust the outer side rail to your desired height. Securely lock both locating pins intothe rung holes (refer to figure 7).

    The ladder is properly aligned when the ladder steps are levelas shown by figure 20.

    For storage and/or transport, reverse the instructions above.

    Never use the ladder in a stairway if steps are not /eve/. Thismay cause you to lose your balance.

    DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR LOCATING

    PINS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

    KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS

    AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Configurations 1.

    Adjustable hinges 2.Locking pins 3.

    Extension Ladder Mode 4.

    Step Ladder Mode 5.

    Trestle Mode 6.

    Uneven (Stairway) Mode 7.Additional accessory 8.

    IMAGES USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOKLET FEATURE THE GORILLA MIGHTY

    15 (MM15-I) UNIT AND ARE FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

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  • 1. Configurations

    The Gorilla Mighty 13 and 15 Aluminium ladders have a unique design that allows theladder to be set-up in four different configurations: shown below. The adjustable outersliding sections and locking pins also provide four height adjustments in one-foot incrementson either section of the ladder (i.e. back and front legs).

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    jjlFAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

    INCLUDING THOSE ON THE LADDER, MAY RESULT

    IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

    6. Trestle Mode(Plank sold separately)

    Set-up:Completely remove the outer rail section on each halfof the ladder. After removing the outer rails, open theinner ladder assembly to the stepladder (A-frame)position by pressing the palm buttons fully inward.Rotate the ladder out until the hinges engage.Note: This Is the first of the two trestles needed to use the

    ladder In the Trestle mode (refer to figure 14). Do not use asa stepladder or extension ladder without flared bases.

    Locate the two U-shaped static hinges (supplied withthe ladder) on one of the outer rail sections, makingsure that the static hinge sits either side of the stile,(refer to figure 15).

    Repeat the same process with the second outer railsection. Once hinges are in place, fully insert thelocking pins through the outer rail and the static hinges,(refer to figure 16).

    DO NOT USE WHERE ELECTRICAL

    HAZZARDS EXIST.

    Serious injury or death couid result.

    Position the trestles as needed. Use an appropriateplank at the desired working height.

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  • 5. Step Ladder Mode 2. Adjustable Hinges

    Set-up:

    From the stored position (refer to figure 9), unlock both adjustable hinges by pressingthe palm buttons fully inward, as indicated in Figure 4. Pull the two halves apart untilthe pins on both hinges snap into place and securely lock, (refer to figure 12 and 13).

    Height Adjustment:To adjust the height of the ladder when it is in the step ladder mode, pull the locatingpins out of the rung holes on one sliding section of the ladder to unlock. Restboth locking tabs on the side of the outer ladder (refer to figure 6). Firmly grasp theinner ladder section and carefully adjust the outer side rail to your desired height.Securely lock both locating pins into the rung holes (refer to figure 7). Repeat theproces to adjust the same height on the other half of the ladder.

    For storage and/or transport, reverse the instructions above.

    DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR LOCATING

    PINS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

    KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS

    AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

    The ladder has two adjustable hinges which allows the user to set-up the ladder in3 different positions; Storage (figure 1.), A-frame (figure 2.), Extension (figure 3.).

    To operate the adjustable hinges follow the steps below;1. TO UNLOCK

    Press both palm buttons fully inward asindicated in figure 4, the red indicatorshows that the hinge is now unlocked.

    IndicatorShowing

    2. TO LOCK

    Position ladder in the correct use or

    storage position (refer above to figure 1, 2and 3). The hinge will engage and the redindicator will no longer be visable asshown in figure 5.

    IndicatorNOT Showing

    MAKE SURE THE HINGES ARE FULLY ENGAGED

    (NO RED SHOWING) PRIOR TO USE. FAILURE TO DOSO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

    Note: If there is any pressure on the hinge pins, the hinge will be difficult to unlock. To relieve anypressure, jiggle one half of the ladder to take the stress off the hinge pins and align holes on thehinge. The hinge pins move freely in and out when stress is relieved.

    Note: Do not foce the hinge with any tools. Permanent damage to the hinge mechanism can occur.

    Only light pressure is required to unlock when holes are properly aligned.

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  • 3. Locating Pins 4. Extension Ladder Mode

    There are four locating pins on theladder. The locating pins lock the innerand outer ladder assemblies and allow

    you to adjust the height of the ladder.Refer to figure 6 pictured right.

    To lock/unlock the locating pins;

    To lock pins, line up the hole in the outer side railwith the round hole of the inner section. Next fullyinsert locating pins.

    Set-up:

    From the stored position (refer to figure 9), unlock both adjustable hinges bypressing the palm buttons fully inward, as indicated in figure 5. Pull the two halvesapart until the pins on both hinges snap into place and securely lock (refer to figure10.). Push the palm buttons fully inward again and rotate one-half of the ladder toits extension mode until the hinges snap into place and lock securely, (refer tofigure 11.).

    Fleight Adjustment:If more height is desired, unlock the locating pins and extend the upper section ofthe outer ladder out until you reach the desired height. Securely lock the locatingpins into the rung holes.

    For storage and/or transport, reverse the instructions above.

    To unlock pins, simply pull locking tab out and twistslightly. This allows user to adjust to desired height.

    ALL FOUR LOCATING PINS MUST BE

    ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE LADDER.

    DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR LOCATING

    PINS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

    KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS

    AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

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