model #2475 basemate easy connect installation instructions

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The Basemate Easy Connect™ fits most extension and multi-way ladders. The Easy Connect clamp system allows the user to attach and remove the Basemate Easy Connect™ in seconds without the need to modify the ladder. This provides the ability to move the Basemate from one ladder to another or to remove it when not required. STEP ONE: Attaching the Basemate Easy Connect™ arch to the clamps The orientation of the Basemate is essential for safe operation. Look for the logo stamped on the top of the Basemate arch. The reflective markings on the Easy Connect clamps should facing up when the arrows on the stamp are facing down. The Easy Connect clamps attach to the sliding brackets on the arch using a bolt and a locking nut. Insert the bolt in the same direction as the arrows on the arch. Tighten nuts until they begin to compress the brackets and then loosen by ¼" turn. This will allow the Easy Connect clamp brackets to rotate as necessary in the brackets. STEP TWO: Attaching the Basemate Easy Connect™ to a Ladder Place your ladder on a pair of sawhorses, a workbench, or other raised surface. The ladder should be orientated with the climbing side (front side) down. The Easy Connect clamps attach to the lowest two rungs of the ladder. A) Open the clamps by pulling up on the release lever. B) Position the clamps over the rungs of the ladder with the reflective material facing down and test the clamping pressure by closing the clamps on the rungs. Each clamp should also be placed as close to the side of ladder rails as possible. They should be close enough to allow the ladder rings to slide up and down. (See top left picture for reference) C) The adjustment screws are located under each top arm. Tighten the clamps by rotating clockwise, or loosen the clamps by rotating the screw counter-clockwise. D) The clamps should grip tightly when compressed and should not slide along the ladder rungs with moderate pressure. You should feel and hear a click when the clamps lock into position. E) Slide the locking rings down to prevent the clamps from springing open. Your ladder is now ready to use. STEP THREE: Leveling a Ladder with Basemate Easy Connect™ Hold the ladder in a vertical position and allow its full weight to rest on the foot on the highest side of where you want the ladder to rest. Depress the leveling pedal closest to the high side and allow the ladder’s weight to level the base while holding the ladder in a vertical position. Fine adjustments can be made by depressing the right pedal to slide the ladder to the right side of the arch or vice versa. Use the level vials built in to the Easy Connect clamps to ensure the ladder is vertical. STEP FOUR: Setting the Ice Pick Feet The ice pick feet on the Basemate Easy Connect™ can be folded up so the metal edge can dig into hard slippery surfaces for added traction. The feet should be left rubber side down on soft surfaces to prevent the ladder from settling. STEP FIVE: Removal To safely remove the Basemate Easy Connect™ from the ladder, simply reverse the instructions shown in step two. WARNING Do not modify the Basemate Easy Connect™ in any way or use other than as directed above. Always follow the ladder manufacturer’s usage guidelines and instructions. Basemate Easy Connect Installation Instructions 1. Reflective markings to front 2. Locking ring - must slide down to secure the clamps 3. Ice grip on feet facing away 4. Release lever 5. Lowest rung 6. Second rung 7. Adjustment screws 2. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 7. Qual-Craft ® Industries, A Division of Guardian Fall Protection 60 Maple Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 www.qualcraft.com www.guardianfall.com Roof Brackets Shingle Removers Safety Ladder Accessories Job-Site Cleanup Pump Jacks Portable Scaffolding Made in China Model #2475

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Page 1: Model #2475 Basemate Easy Connect Installation Instructions

The Basemate Easy Connect™ fits most extension and multi-way ladders. The Easy Connect clamp system allows the user to attach and remove the Basemate Easy Connect™ in seconds without the need to modify the ladder. This provides the ability to move the Basemate from one ladder to another or to remove it when not required.

STEP ONE: Attaching the Basemate Easy Connect™ arch to the clamps The orientation of the Basemate is essential for safe operation. Look for the logo stamped on the top of the Basemate arch. The reflective markings on the Easy Connect clamps should facing up when the arrows on the stamp are facing down. The Easy Connect clamps attach to the sliding brackets on the arch using a bolt and a locking nut. Insert the bolt in the same direction as the arrows on the arch. Tighten nuts until they begin to compress the brackets and then loosen by ¼" turn. This will allow the Easy Connect clamp brackets to rotate as necessary in the brackets.

STEP TWO: Attaching the Basemate Easy Connect™ to a LadderPlace your ladder on a pair of sawhorses, a workbench, or other raised surface. The ladder should be orientated with the climbing side (front side) down. The Easy Connect clamps attach to the lowest two rungs of the ladder.

A) Open the clamps by pulling up on the release lever.B) Position the clamps over the rungs of the ladder with the reflective material facing

down and test the clamping pressure by closing the clamps on the rungs. Each clamp should also be placed as close to the side of ladder rails as possible. They should be close enough to allow the ladder rings to slide up and down. (See top left picture for reference)

C) The adjustment screws are located under each top arm. Tighten the clamps by rotating clockwise, or loosen the clamps by rotating the screw counter-clockwise.

D) The clamps should grip tightly when compressed and should not slide along the ladder rungs with moderate pressure. You should feel and hear a click when the clamps lock into position.

E) Slide the locking rings down to prevent the clamps from springing open. Your ladder is now ready to use.

STEP THREE: Leveling a Ladder with Basemate Easy Connect™Hold the ladder in a vertical position and allow its full weight to rest on the foot on the highest side of where you want the ladder to rest. Depress the leveling pedal closest to the high side and allow the ladder’s weight to level the base while holding the ladder in a vertical position. Fine adjustments can be made by depressing the right pedal to slide the ladder to the right side of the arch or vice versa. Use the level vials built in to the Easy Connect clamps to ensure the ladder is vertical.

STEP FOUR: Setting the Ice Pick FeetThe ice pick feet on the Basemate Easy Connect™ can be folded up so the metal edge can dig into hard slippery surfaces for added traction. The feet should be left rubber side down on soft surfaces to prevent the ladder from settling.

STEP FIVE: Removal To safely remove the Basemate Easy Connect™ from the ladder, simply reverse the instructions shown in step two.

WARNINGDo not modify the Basemate Easy Connect™ in any way or use other than as directed above.Always follow the ladder manufacturer’s usage guidelines and instructions.

Basemate Easy Connect™

Installation Instructions

1. Reflective markings to front2. Locking ring - must slide down to secure the clamps3. Ice grip on feet facing away4. Release lever5. Lowest rung6. Second rung7. Adjustment screws

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Qual-Craft® Industries, A Division of Guardian Fall Protection 60 Maple Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 • www.qualcraft.com www.guardianfall.com

Roof Brackets • Shingle Removers • Safety • Ladder Accessories Job-Site Cleanup • Pump Jacks • Portable Scaffolding

Made in China

Model #2475

Page 2: Model #2475 Basemate Easy Connect Installation Instructions

Basemate Easy Connect™

Instrucciones de instalación

1. Marcas reflectoras al frente2. Aro de retención: debe deslizarse hacia abajo, para fijar las abrazaderas. 3. El retén para hielo de las patas debe mirar hacia atrás4. Palanca de desenganche5. Primer escalón (el más bajo)6. Segundo escalón7. Tornillos de ajuste

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Qual-Craft® Industries, A Division of Guardian Fall Protection 60 Maple Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 • www.qualcraft.com www.guardianfall.com

Roof Brackets • Shingle Removers • Safety • Ladder Accessories Job-Site Cleanup • Pump Jacks • Portable Scaffolding

El Basemate Easy Connect™ se adapta a la mayoría de las escaleras extensibles y multidireccionales. El sistema de abrazaderas de Easy Connect permite al usuario colocar y retirar el Basemate Easy Connect™ en cuestión de segundos, sin necesidad de modificar la escalera. Esto ofrece la posibilidad de trasladar el Basemate de una escalera a otra o de retirarlo cuando no sea necesario.

1ER PASO: colocación del arco de Basemate Easy Connect™ en las abrazaderas. La orientación del Basemate es esencial para garantizar la seguridad de operación. Busque el logo impreso en la parte superior del arco del Basemate. Las marcas reflectoras de las abrazaderas del Easy Connect deben estar orientadas hacia arriba, cuando las flechas de la impresión están orientadas hacia abajo. Las abrazaderas del Easy Connect se conectan a las ménsulas deslizables del arco, usando un tornillo y una tuerca de retención. Inserte el tornillo en la misma dirección que las flechas que están en el arco. Ajuste las tuercas hasta que comiencen a comprimir las ménsulas y luego aflójelas un cuarto de giro. Esto permitirá que las ménsulas de las abrazaderas del Easy Connect giren en la medida de lo necesario en las ménsulas.

2° PASO: conexión del Basemate Easy Connect™ a una escalera. Coloque su escalera sobre un par de caballetes, un banco de taller o cualquier otra superficie elevada. La escalera debe orientarse con el lado para subir (cara frontal) hacia abajo. Las abrazaderas del Easy Connect se colocan en los dos escalones inferiores de la escalera.

A) Abra las abrazaderas jalando hacia arriba, sobre la palanca de desenganche. B) Ubique las abrazaderas sobre los escalones de la escalera, con el material

reflector orientado hacia abajo, y compruebe la presión de sujeción, cerrando las abrazaderas sobre los escalones. Cada abrazadera debería también ser colocada tan cerca como sea posible de los largueros de la escalera. Éstas deben estar suficientemente cerca para permitir los aros de la escalera desplazarse arriba y abajo. (Ver la foto de arriba a la izquierda para referencia)

C) Los tornillos de ajuste se encuentran situados debajo de cada brazo superior. Ajuste las abrazaderas girándolas en sentido horario o aflójelas girándolas en el sentido contrario.

D) Las abrazaderas deben estar bien apretadas cuando se las comprime y no tienen que deslizarse por los escalones de la escalera, si se ejerce una presión moderada. Usted debe sentir y oír un “clic” cuando las abrazaderas quedan trabadas en su posición.

E) Deslice los aros de retención hacia abajo, para evitar que las abrazaderas se abran. Su escalera ya está lista para usar.

3ER PASO: Nivelado de una escalera con Basemate Easy Connect™. Sostenga la escalera en una posición vertical y permita que todo el peso de la misma descanse sobre la pata ubicada en el lado más alto del lugar donde usted quiere apoyar la escalera. Oprima el pedal nivelador que está más cercano al lado alto y deje que el peso de la escalera nivele la base, mientras la sostiene en una posición vertical. Pueden hacerse ajustes finos, oprimiendo el pedal derecho, para deslizar la escalera hacia la derecha del arco, o viceversa. Utilice las burbujas de nivel incorporadas en las abrazaderas del Easy Connect, para asegurarse de que la escalera esté en posición vertical.

4° PASO: colocación de las patas regulables con fijación para superficies con hielo. Las patas regulables con fijación para superficies con hielo del Basemate Easy Connect™ pueden plegarse hacia arriba, de modo que el borde metálico pueda enterrarse en superficies duras y resbaladizas, maximizando así la tracción. Las patas deben estar con el lado izquierdo de caucho hacia abajo, sobre las superficies blandas, para evitar que la escalera se asiente.

5° PASO: retiro. Para retirar el Basemate Easy Connect™ de la escalera en forma segura, simplemente invierta las instrucciones que se muestran en el paso dos.

ADVERTENCIANo realice ningún tipo de modificaciones en el Basemate Easy Connect™, ni lo utilice de otro modo que no sea el indicado anteriormente. Siga siempre las instrucciones y pautas del fabricante de la escalera sobre el uso del producto

Made in China

Model #2475