Ladders

Question 1

13.5m ladder

Answer 1

Ladder and two extensions
•5.8m housed, 14.1m extended
•Weighs approx. 99-104 kgs
•Automatic pawling mechanism (double action)
•Uses props and jack beam for stability
•Four person lift..

Question 2

9m - 10.5m ladders

Answer 2

-Ladder and a single extension
•5.3m Housed, 9 – 10.5m extended
•Weight 40.6 kg
•Aluminium box construction: Aircraft Industry standard rivets
•Hand placements within strings
•Automatic pawling mechanism (double action)
•Min. 3 person lift..

Question 3

Roof ladder

Answer 3

-Two piece folding construction
•3.2m Housed, 6.1m extended
•Weighs 18.5 kg
•Fitted with Ridge Hook: Spacers allow FFs to gain toehold when working on ladder
•Generally used with SWAH equipment..

Question 4

Short extension ladder

Answer 4

-3m housed, 7m extended
•Weighs 18 kg
•Manually extended
•Main section and two extensions
•All parts can be used separately
•Manual pawling mechanism..