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E. SUMOSTANCE
®
Outriggers
- Standard on HYPERLITE SUMOSTANCE models, the
SUMOSTANCE outriggers provide additional width at the base of the ladder for added stability,
and function as built-in levelers, allowing the ladder to be used safely in unlevel areas.
1. SUMOSTANCE Outrigger Operation
- The SUMOSTANCE outrigger release
mechanisms are located at the top of the outrigger assemblies. They have a pressure
sensitive safety mechanism, which doesn’t allow them to be released if someone is on
the ladder.
a) To unlock, lift or tilt the ladder slightly to remove any pressure on the foot
of the side you’re adjusting, then lift up on the release with your fingertips.
b) While holding the release in the unlocked position, press down the lock
housing and nudge the ladder foot outward with your toe.
c) When you get the SUMOSTANCE outrigger to the desired position, let go
of the release and move the housing slightly until you feel it lock into place.
Even when used on level ground, both SUMOSTANCE outriggers should be
extended to the first locking position below the storage position for
additional stability.
d) To avoid injuries caused by misstepping as you dismount the ladder, it is
highly recommended that the SUMOSTANCE outriggers are used for
leveling only, and not for gaining additional height. Try to keep the bottom
rung height approximately 12" from the ground, and never fully extend both
SUMOSTANCE outriggers at the same time. When leveling the ladder, keep
one SUMOSTANCE outrigger set in the 1
st
Use Position, then extend the
other until the ladder is level side-to-side.
Storage
Position
1
st
Use
Position
Advised Use
Positions
Non- Use
Positions
