Hills 80150869 Retracting Clothesline Post Kit Manual
Introduction
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hills Retracting Clothesline Post Kit! It is important that you read these instructions thoroughly before installation and use to benefit from all the design features and enjoy safe use of the product.
This product is intended for use in conjunction with the Hills 5 & 7 Line Retracting Clothesline. Thank you for choosing Hills!
*Note: An optional Ground Socket (Item code: 80101601) is available, which allows you to remove your Post from the ground. Hills suggests use of the Ground Socket to allow for further adjustability and to allow for natural shifts in the ground.
*Note: If you are mounting a Hills Retracting Clothesline to your Post Kit, you will require a Mount Bar, sold separately:
- Mount Bar Kit, 5 Line (Item Code 80150845)
- Mount Bar Kit, 7 Line (Item Code: 80150852)
*Note: All fasteners required for assembling the Hills Retracting Clothesline to the Mount Bar are supplied with the Mount Bar.
Carton contents
Hills Retracting Clothesline Post Kit.
*Required Materials and Tools (Not included)
- Pre-mix concrete
- Coarse gravel
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Spade
Installation Instructions
Installing directly into concrete
*Note: If installing using a Ground Socket, please refer to the installation instructions provided with the Ground Socket manual.
- 1. 1 Assemble your Post Kit by inserting the Top Post into the Bottom Post and secure with M6 x 65 bolts, nuts and washers.
- 1 .2 Mark out the desired position for the Post Kit in line with the Retracting Clothesline Cabinet – Please refer to your Retracting Clothesline product manual for site selection and installation details.
- 1 .3 Dig a hole 200mm in diameter x 650mm deep. Place approximately 200mm of coarse gravel in the bottom of the hole. Insert the Post Kit into the ground and push the post 50mm into the coarse gravel. (Figure 1)
- 1 .4 Adjust the Post Kit until the desired height is achieved. The top of the Top Post should be 115mm above user head height. (refer to your Retracting Clothesline manual).
*Note: If installing both the Cabinet and Receiving Bracket to posts, ensure that the holes in the Bottom Post are parallel with the line between the two Post
locations (See Step 1.2). If posts aren’t correctly aligned, the lines of the Hills Retracting Clothesline will not be consistently tensioned once installed. - 1.5 Concrete should be damp enough to hold together when squeezed in your hand. Support the Post Assembly in position and fill the hole with concrete. Settle the concrete by pushing a thin stick into the mix several times.
- 1.6 Use a spirit level to check the Post Assembly is vertical. Slope the surface of the concrete away from the Post Assembly to provide drainage.
*Note: Allow 48 hours for the concrete to set before use.
Final Assembly
*Note: Please refer to the Retracting Clothesline Mount Bar Manual if you are installing your Retracting Clothesline Cabinet to a Post Kit.
- 2.1 After allowing 48 hours for the concrete to set, use the two MB x70 socket head bolts, two MS nuts and 4x MS washers to attach the Receiving Bracket (Included
with Retracting Clothesline) to the desired height on the Post Assembly. (Figure 2)
Height adjustment
- 3.1 Your Post Kit has three height positions for a total of 236mm adjustment. To adjust the height of the Top Post, remove bolts, washers and nuts and move
to new position. Re-secure bolts, washers and nuts. (Figure 3)
Hills Warranty
AMES Australasia Pty Ltd warrants that this Hills product will be free from defects in manufacturing for the lifetime of the original purchaser of the product. This warranty does not extend to the surface finish of the product from weathering. If a defect covered by this warranty becomes evident during that period, AMES Australasia Pty Ltd will, at its option, replace the product, supply replacement parts for the product or refund the product. The cost or labour required to install any replacement part or product supplied under a valid warranty claim is not covered.
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, you should contact the Hills Customer Service Centre using the details below. You will require proof of purchase. Any expenses incurred in making a claim under this warranty are not covered by the warranty.
This warranty does not apply to any defect or damage caused by accident, improper use, abuse, neglect, or unauthorised alteration or repair. This warranty does not apply where the product was not installed in accordance with the product installation instructions. This warranty does not apply to any costs incurred in the installation of the product.
For products purchased in Australia
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
For products purchased in New Zealand
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act. AMES Australasia Pty Ltd will comply with our obligations to you under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
AMES Australasia Pty Ltd.
ABN 89 169 427 061
Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road,
Doncaster, VIC 3108 Australia
Contacts
We are committed to providing you with complete customer satisfaction. If you have any questions or comments about our products or services please contact your nearest Customer Service Center during their local business hours:
Australia
1300 327 293
New Zealand
0800 021 027
Email
hills@amesau.com
Website
hillshome.com.au
Consumer Advice
hillshome.com.au/need-help
AMES Australasia Pty Ltd.
ABN 89 169 427 061
Issue Nov 2021