Instruction Manual

For Customers

Escape ladder

For Tascarl SPC, SPC and SPC
Safety Precautions

modelsTarget No.

は第 16〜6 号
は第 18〜8 号

は第 21〜7 号
は第 24〜1 号

Key to terminology, symbols and icons

In case of emergency, read this document
carefully before using this product to ensurethat you use it correctly. Note also that thehazards indicated here could have serious
consequences depending on thecircumstances. These instructions include
important safety information and should be
followed at all times.

a hazard which, if the steps indicated are not taken,
Warning Denotes
could result in serious injury and/or death.

CautionImportant

Denotes a hazard which, if the information indicated is ignored or theproduct is mishandled, could result in injury and/or property damage.
This symbol indicates something that must be carried out.

This symbol indicates something that must be avoided.

Everyday Management

Warning

Do not place objects on the lid.
Doing so could render the ladderunusable in an emergency.
Do not place objects on or nearthe lid.

Do not open the lid except to escape.

Unless required for training drills or for maintenance orregular inspections, do not open the lid. Doing so risks
someone falling into the open hatch. Be vigilant inensuring that children do not mischievously open the lid.

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Ensure that there are no objects that could impede
the escape ladder being extended downwards.
If the bottom lid on the case cannot be opened fully,
you will not be able to use the ladder.

* Seek the cooperation of residents on
the floor below in ensuring there isadequate effective space for escaping.

CautionTake care not to slip.

When the top of the lid is wet, there is therisk of slipping.

Take care not to trip over.
The lid protrudes above the level of the floor.
Tripping on the lid could cause injury. Takeparticular care when it is dark (at night, etc.)

Storage box

Do not attempt to disassemble ormodify the product.

Do not remove the ladder or otherwise disassemble ormodify this product. Doing so could prevent the ladderfrom operating normally or cause the ladder to fall down.

Only use the ladder for escaping.

This ladder is designed as an escape ladder. Use theladder for purposes other than escaping could cause theladder to break and fall, resulting in a serious accident.

Take care not to directly touch the lid
with bare hands or stand directly on itwith bare feet when it is hot following
exposure to direct sunlight.
If the lid is exposed to direct sunlight forlong periods, it may become hot. Take care
not to directly touch the hot lid.

Avoid contact with wall cleaning detergent.
Contact with acidic wall cleaning detergent
may cause rust. Take care not to spill such
substances onto the product. Any suchspills must be thoroughly cleaned off.

Do not sprinkle water onto the escape hatch.

The escape hatch is constructed so as to shed water to the floor below so that the water does not collect in the laddersection. When cleaning verandas or watering plants, take care to keep the water away from the area around the escapehatch. Note also that rainwater may be shed to the floor below when it rains.

Important
Hand this document to the person in charge ofthe management oﬃce or the occupant.
It is a legal requirement that the escape ladder be inspectedand maintained by a qualified person (fire protection engineer
or firefighting equipment inspector) at least twice a year.

Clean the escape ladder regularly.

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4The storage cabinet is constructed of rust-resistant stainless steel, but may
rust if left wet for some time. Accordingly, it should be cleaned regularly.

The escape routes, the position of the escapeladder and the procedures for using theladder should be checked on a regular basis.
To ensure that evacuation proceeds smoothly in the event of adisaster, the escape routes, the position of the escape ladder and theprocedures for using the ladder should be checked on a regular basis.

Clean off any bird droppings or metallic dust.

R usting o f th e sto r a g e ca bin e t m ay b e c au s e d b y b i r ddroppings or metallic dust. Promptly clean off any such soilingthat occurs.

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How to store* It is important to always be prepared for any eventuality.
Check each step when conducting drills and ensure that you
fully understand how to use this product.

Life the upper lid to unhook the safety lock and open the lid to upright position.

Warning

The escape hatch is open. Watch carefully where you step andtake care not to fall into the hatch. Also keep small children
away from the hatch.
Upper lid

Upper lid

Right angle

1Hook
Safety lockthe handle to a original position.

Set the push lever to a horizontal position.

Check that the ladderis fully extended.
Winding the ladder up
when it is not fully
extended could foul
the winding wire andcause damage.

《How to use strong wind measures latch》 ※Optional parts

Warning
Opening the escape ladder lid also opens theescape hatch. Take care not to fall into thehatch. Watch carefully to check each step.

red latchWind the ladder fully all the way up. The lid will not close
unless the ladder is fully wound up. Leaving the ladderpartially extended could also damage the casing.

Releasing the winding handle when the push lever is not in
the horizontal position will cause the ladder to extend,
turning the handle in reverse. This could result in the handle
striking your hand.

in place and will not close.
Upper lid

CautionPush lever

Caution

Grip the handle of the lid and pull it upwards. Whenthe lid is opened at right angles, it automatically locks

Pull up the red latch.

5 Store the ladder completely then replace

CautionUnhook the safety
lock toward you.

Safety lock2

* Store the escape ladder by following the procedure below
so that it is ready to use next time.

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Close the upper lid by pulling the support
bar toward you.

Take off the handle from the ladder.
Support bar* Refer to 1 to take off safety lock.

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Pushing on the push lever.

Confirm the ladder is stretched and go
down to a downstair.
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Put the handle into the shaft.

Close the upper lid slowly. The safety
lock is locked by itself.

Shaft
Hand grip

HandleSafety lockSupport bar
Push lever

4 Wind up the handle at clockwise direction
to store the ladder.

Caution
Before pressing the push lever, check that there is nobody
below. The ladder will extend downwards and could strike
people on the floor below.
Do not allow the push lever to retract until the ladder is fullyextended. Releasing the push lever mid-way could cause theladder to retract suddenly and damage the internal winding
mechanism so that the ladder can no longer be stowed or
extended.

2Warning
Climb down the ladder one rung at a time. Applying
abnormal impact load, such as by jumping down two rungs
at a time, could cause the ladder to break and fall, resulting
in a serious accident.
Do not rock the ladder. Pushing hard on the ladder or rocking itfrom side to side could cause the ladder to break and fall,resulting in a serious accident.

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Lift up the upper lid slightly to confirm
the safety lock is locked.

CautionWhen winding up theladder, do not press on
the handle with excessive
force or pull the handle
towards you. Doing so
could break the spindle.

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