PLEASE READ FOR ASSEMBLY OR USE INSTRUCTIONS

WALKING ON YOUR STILTS

WORKSITE INSPECTIONPerform a jobsite inspection to be sure it is free of any trip hazards including extension cords, spilled liquids, or general debris. Your worksite should not have any open stairwells, vents, or windows that would present a fall or trip hazard.

SAFE STILT USEUsers are encouraged to attend a training class on the safe use of stilts.

MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTA.)Dismount and mount your stilts with the help of a

colleague using a work platform with suitable height and surface area.

B.) Do not attempt to jump off the stilts to the ground.

C.) Select a platform of adequate size and capacity to mount your stilts.

D.) With the help of a colleague strap on your stilts.

E.) Stand with your stilts and adjust your balance.

F.) Use short deliberate steps while your are practicing walking and working on these stilts.

REACHING AND WALKING PRECAUTIONTake short steps to keep your stilts well balanced beneath your legs. Never over-extend your reach or steps with your feet or arms when wearing stilts.

If you have any question regarding maintenance or usage, please call:

1-888-443-8889Customer service

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PARTS, ASSEMBLY AND SAFETY MANUAL

SUR-STILT®

Magnesium stiltsTHE FLAGSHIP OF STILTS

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Inspect your stilts prior to every use. Check for worn or ®damaged parts and replace with genuine SUR-STILT parts.

Tighten but do not overtighten any loose nuts, wing bolts, or screws.

If you have any comments or questions concerning your stilts, please contact our Customer Service staff.

INSPECTING YOUR STILTS

QUESTIONS? NEED HELP?

Toll free : 1-888-443-8889

Check your stilts for wear and damage. Check and tighten all nuts and bolts.

Cover any openings such as windows, stairwells or vents.

Do not over-extend your step or your reach while working and walking on stilts.

Lubricate your stilts with silicone or graphite based lubricants.

Clean with water. Dry stilts and floor plates after cleaning.

Load limit is 225 lbs. including working tools.

GENERAL PRECAUTION

ASSEMBLY

1) Assemble side pole clamps. Insert lower side poles through the bottom of the tube clamps.

2) Attach lower side poles to the safety-lock bracket connection with the attached ¼” x 1 ½" cap screw & nylon lock nut.

3) Install upper side poles through the side pole clamps. Position so the leg bands comfortably fit above your leg calf.

4) Position the side pole clamps in the clamp bracket slots, according to your calf height and position. Tighten all nuts and bolts on side pole and clamp assemblies.

5) Attach the heel brackets to the foot plates using the No. 10 x ½” philips machine screws and nuts. Adjust the heel bracket so your foot fits comfortably on the nylon foot plate. Tighten well.

READ THE CAUTION LABEL ON THE STILT

SIDE POLE AND HEEL BRACKETS

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STRAP ADJUSTMENT

LUBRICATION

Keep all pivot points and adjustment joints clean and lubricated. Lubricate lightly when necessary with a silicone or graphite based lubricants. Use water only for clean-up of stilts. Keep floor plates clean and free of lubricants or any debris which could cause slippage.

MAINTENANCE

Contact your dealer or customer service for parts. ®Always use genuine SUR-STILT parts to repair or

replace worn or damaged parts.

GENERAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

To access nylon sleeves, disassemble the upper foot plate. Remove the small sleeves from the extension tubes. The large sleeves can now be removed and replaced.

REPLACEMENT OF NYLON SLEEVES

1. Remove screws and washers.

2. Feed the ends of both straps through the Safety

Anchor Slot System™.

3. Tighten screw and washer assembly.

STRAP ADJUSTMENT

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove wingbolts.

2. Raise each stilt to the necessary height.

3. Install each wingbolt through the leg extrusions.

4. Tighten the wingbolt and fully engaging the nut.

SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT

1.Increase tension on upper spring if you lean too far forward.

2.Increase tension on lower spring if you lean too far backward.

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ARCH AND TOE STRAPS ARE PREINSTALLEDIf adjustment or replacement is necessary

Part No. Description

® SUR-STILT & SUR-MAG REPLACEMENT PARTS ® SUR-STILT & SUR-MAG REPLACEMENT PARTS

4 5

H124

H12930AP

H104BKH134

H117

H101PF

H105

H123

3

H113

H113

H114

H112H112

H112

H118

H144

H115

H119

H116

H115

H114

H120

H122

H149

H148

H150

H151

H147

H142

H148

H149

H151

H127

H112

H111

H111

H112

H127

H142

H131S

H113

H113

H132

H111

H111

H112

H112

H112

H113

H127

4

1

H126R

Wraparound leg bandLarge leg strap1 1/8" diameter upper side pole for 1523 (Sur-Mag)1 1/8" diameter upper side pole for 1830 (Sur-Mag)1 1/8" diameter upper side pole for 2440 (Sur-Mag)#10 - 24 ½" machine screw and nutArch buckle and strap assemblyToe buckle and strap assemblyFoot support plateOversize heel bracketPivot bearing1/4" flat washer1/4" x 20 lock nut1/4“ x 20 hex nutSpring tension adjusterUpper heavy springStrap mounting washersNylon spring guide#8 x 3/8" self threading screwUpper/Lower spring divider1/4" x 7 7/8" threaded rod1" diameter lower side pole for 15231" diameter lower side pole for 18301" diameter lower side pole for 24401/4" - 20 x 1 1/2" cap screw and locknutRubber floor plate1/4" x 3" cap screw1/4“ x 1 3/4" cap screw and square nutSide pole clampSide pole clamp adjustment bracket1/4" - 20 x 1 3/4" cap screw and locknut1/4" 20 x 2" flat head machine screw and locknutMounting screw with tapered washer for strapWing boltLower standard springSpring assemblyFront leg assembly for 1523 (Sur-Mag)Front leg assembly for 1830 (Sur-Mag)Front leg assembly for 2440 (Sur-Mag)Outer large nylon sleeveInner small nylon sleeveRear leg assembly for 1523 (Sur-Mag)Rear leg assembly for 1830 (Sur-Mag)Rear leg assembly for 2440 (Sur-Mag)Inner rectangular adjustment tube for 1523Inner rectangular adjustment tube for 1830Inner rectangular adjustment tube for 2440

H101PF

H104BK

H105-15AP (MP)

H105-18AP (MP)

H105-24AP (MP)

H106

H107BK

H108BK

H109

H110

H111

H112

H113

H114

H115

H116

H117

H118

H119

H120

H122

H123-15

H123-18

H123-24

H124

H126R

H127

H128

H12930AP

H131S

H132

H134

H135

H142

H144

H145

H147-15AP (MP)

H147-18AP (MP)

H147-24AP (MP)

H148

H149

H150-15AP (MP)

H150-18AP (MP)

H150-24AP (MP)

H151-15

H151-18

H151-24

AP(MP)

AP(MP)

AP(MP)

AP(MP)

AP(MP)

AP(MP)

H135

H110H117

H107BK

H109

H108BK

H106 2

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H128

H128