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GORILLA LADDERS

Gorilla Platform & Project Tray

Accessory sold separately

Reversible design converts from platform to project tray in seconds.

Code: PLAT-01

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

working surface (280x280mm). For use only in the A-Frame position.

7. Uneven (Stairway) Mode

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Set-up:
From the stored position (refer to figure 18), unlock both adjustable hinges by pressing

the palm buttons fully inward, as indicated in Figure 4. Pull the two halves apart until
the pins on both hinges snap into place and securely lock, (refer to figure 19).

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.

Height Adjustment:

Adjust the height of one side of the ladder by pulling the locating pins out of the rung
holes on one sliding section of the ladder. Rest both locking tabs on the side of the
outer ladder (refer to figure 6). Firmly grasp the inner 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).

The ladder is properly aligned when the ladder steps are level
as 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/. This

may 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.

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IMAGES USED THROUGHOUT THIS BOOKLET FEATURE THE GORILLA MIGHTY

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

1. Configurations

6. Trestle Mode

(Plank sold separately)

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

Set-up:
Completely remove the outer rail section on each half
of the ladder. After removing the outer rails, open the
inner ladder assembly to the stepladder (A-frame)
position by pressing the palm buttons fully inward.
Rotate the ladder out until the hinges engage.

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Note: This Is the first of the two trestles needed to use the

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a stepladder or extension ladder without flared bases.

ladder In the Trestle mode (refer to figure 14). Do not use as

Locate the two U-shaped static hinges (supplied with

the ladder) on one of the outer rail sections, making
sure that the static hinge sits either side of the stile,
(refer to figure 15).

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Repeat the same process with the second outer rail

FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

section. Once hinges are in place, fully insert the

locking pins through the outer rail and the static hinges,
(refer to figure 16).

INCLUDING THOSE ON THE LADDER, MAY RESULT

IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DO NOT USE WHERE ELECTRICAL

Position the trestles as needed. Use an appropriate

plank at the desired working height.

HAZZARDS EXIST.

Serious injury or death couid result.

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2. Adjustable Hinges

5. Step Ladder Mode

Set-up:

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

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

To operate the adjustable hinges follow the steps below;

2. TO LOCK

1. TO UNLOCK

Height Adjustment:

To adjust the height of the ladder when it is in the step ladder mode, pull the locating
pins out of the rung holes on one sliding section of the ladder to unlock. Rest
both locking tabs on the side of the outer ladder (refer to figure 6). Firmly grasp the
inner 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 the
proces to adjust the same height on the other half of the ladder.

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

Press both palm buttons fully inward as

indicated in figure 4, the red indicator
shows that the hinge is now unlocked.

Position ladder in the correct use or

storage position (refer above to figure 1, 2

and 3). The hinge will engage and the red
indicator will no longer be visable as
shown in figure 5.

Indicator

Indicator

Showing

NOT Showing

DO NOT ADJUST THE OUTER LADDER OR LOCATING

PINS WITHOUT SECURE HOLD OF THE INNER LADDER.

MAKE SURE THE HINGES ARE FULLY ENGAGED

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS

(NO RED SHOWING)PRIOR TO USE. FAILURE TO DO

AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

SO 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 any

pressure, jiggle one half of the ladder to take the stress off the hinge pins and align holes on the
hinge. 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 the

ladder. The locating pins lock the inner

Set-up:

and outer ladder assemblies and allow

pressing the palm buttons fully inward, as indicated in figure 5. Pull the two halves
apart until the pins on both hinges snap into place and securely lock (refer to figure
10.). Push the palm buttons fully inward again and rotate one-half of the ladder to
its extension mode until the hinges snap into place and lock securely, (refer to

From the stored position (refer to figure 9), unlock both adjustable hinges by

you to adjust the height of the ladder.

Refer to figure 6 pictured right.

figure 11.).

To lock/unlock the locating pins;

To lock pins, line up the hole in the outer side rail

with the round hole of the inner section. Next fully

insert locating pins.

Fleight Adjustment:

If more height is desired, unlock the locating pins and extend the upper section of

the outer ladder out until you reach the desired height. Securely lock the locating
pins into the rung holes.

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.

To unlock pins, simply pull locking tab out and twist

slightly. This allows user to adjust to desired height.

KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF SLIDING STEPS

AND RUNGS DURING ADJUSTMENT.

ALL FOUR LOCATING PINS MUST BE

ENGAGED BEFORE USING THE LADDER.

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