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Working into a slope is fine
- All the tripod ladders have an adjustable back leg, with a spring-pin that extends (by 6") or shortens (upto 18") in 6" stops. So working into a slope is fine (always try and work into, not down, the slope).
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On the other hand, tripod ladders with just 1 adjustable leg are designed to be used on flat ground, or facing up or down a single planed gentle slope. A tripod ladder with 1 adjustable leg will not work if you have a slope parallel to the area where you’re working.
Jun 17, 2023 · Adjust the Ladder. If you’re using an adjustable ladder, adjust the legs according to the slope of the ground. Extend or retract the legs on one side of the ladder until the rungs are level. Use a bubble level or a smartphone leveling app to ensure the ladder is level.
As the name suggests a tripod ladder has three legs instead of four. It’s designed this way to allow the ladder to create a wider splayed base and ensures all feet remain in firm contact with the ground, even when you’re working on uneven surfaces like slopes, ditches, or steps.
The ideal replacement for the traditional stepladder for all indoor and outdoor projects at height on uneven, sloping ground, steps or hills - with each leg adjustable by up to 18” / 45cm this Henchman Tripod Ladder makes almost any surface safe and easy to work on.
- Henchman
- 180mm
- Commercial & domestic use
- Aluminium
When positioned correctly ladders can be used safely on sloping ground. Always position the third leg of the ladder up slope from the side rails. Sometimes a cross slope position is needed. The third leg should be slightly down slope from center for increased stability.
The back leg adjusts quickly and easily up to 18" in 6" stops with a spring-loaded pin, extending 6" and shortening 12" for use on slopes and steps. The front legs of the EN Pro Adjustable Tripod Ladder adjust in 5cm increments, allowing for a 40cm level change.
