Hills Compact Folding Frame Clothesline Installation

Setting up your Hills Compact Folding Frame Clothesline is a straightforward task, but taking a little extra time to prepare properly will ensure it operates smoothly and lasts for years.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step, whether you’re mounting the clothesline on a brick, masonry, or concrete wall.

By following the steps carefully, you’ll have your Hills Compact Folding Frame installed securely, making laundry day easier, faster, and more efficient for the long haul!

Installing your Hills Compact Folding Frame Clothesline is a straight forward process, but a little preparation goes a long way in ensuring it works perfectly and stands the test of time. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation Hills Folding Frame Clothesline - Compact Model

Please ensure you read the Hills Folding Clothesline Instructions prior to commencing the installation process of your new hills compact fold down clothes line.  

Tools

Before you begin, make sure you have all the necessary tools and follow the step-by-step instructions supplied for the hills folding frame clothesline carefully to avoid any complications.

Important Information Hills Ground Mount Kit or Hills Plated Ground Mount Kit

The Compact - Hills folding frame clothesline can be wall or ground mounted. If you choose to ground mount, you will need to purchase a Hills Folding Frame Post Kit, which is sold separately:

Please follow the instructions provided with the Post Kit for a ground mount installation by clicking here.

Important Information: Hills Wall Fixing

The included Masonry Bolts are specifically designed for use on masonry, brick, or concrete walls. If you plan to mount your clothesline on a different material, such as wood or steel, we recommend consulting your local hardware store for the appropriate fixings and fasteners suited to your chosen surface.

For optimal stability, it’s crucial to properly mount the wall brackets and assemble the compact folding frame clothesline according to the instructions. A secure installation ensures that your clothesline remains stable, easy to operate, and fully functional, allowing you to enjoy its benefits for years to come.

Installation of the Hills Compact Folding Frame Clothesline

1.1 Select a Suitable Location

Select an outdoor location preferably where the sun light will reach with good air circulation to ensure faster drying of wet clothes .

Ensure there is sufficient clearance and space around the new compact hills folding frame clothesline.

Hills clotheslines recommend leaving a space of 500mm on the long sides and 750mm from the front (Figure1).

1.2 Marking the Hole Centres

Mark the hole centres. Using the brackets as templates, mark the hole centres.

The hole centres should be exactly 2353mm apart and Hills recommend the lower hole centres are in line with the users head height.

Use a spirit level to ensure the hole centres are level vertically and horizontally (Figure 2).

1.3 Adhere the Hills Folding Frame Clothesline Wall Brackets.

If you are mounting to masonry, brick or concrete, drill 10mm holes at the marked points and secure into position using the M8 × 70

Masonry Wall Bolts supplied with the folding frame clothesline (Figure 3).

If using alternative fixings, secure and adjust the wall brackets in an appropriate manor for your substrate.

Assembly of the Compact Hills Folding Frame Clothesline

2.1 Hills Folding Frame Clothesline Arm Caps

Slide the x4 Arm End Caps onto the end of each arm and strut, then secure the arms and struts into to the wall brackets using the x4 Chicago Bolts (Figure 4).

2.2 Hills Folding Frame Clothesline Assembly

Moving from right to left and keeping weight supported the whole time:

1           Insert x 1 Front Bar into the right arm

2           Slide the Joining Bar onto the Front Bar

3           Slide the remaining Front Bar into the Joining Bar

4           Carefully slot the assembled bars into the left arm corner.

The clothesline frame will now be fully assembled (Figure 5).

Attaching the Hills Compact Cord

3.1 Threading the Hills Clotheslines Cord

Your Hills Folding Frame Clothesline comes with the Line Tensioner and Line pre-attached.

Thread the cord through the folding frame clothesline in alternating directions, keeping tension as you go (Figure 6).

3.2 How to Tie Off the Hills Compact Clothesline Cord

Follow the below steps to tie off (Figure 7).

Align the line tie off with the hole in the hills clothesline arm, and pull the line straight through the frame and line tie off.

Pull the line tight and down, then wedge it right to secure it into the gap at the base of the line tie off.

Thread the clothes line back and forth through the holes on the inner of the line tie off, so it finishes back on the inside of the arm.

Wedge it again, this time into the opposite side gap at the base of the line tie off, and snip off the excess.

Do not cut, until you are happy the clothes line cord is secure.

3.3 How to Tension Your Compact Hills Folding Frame Clothesline

To tension the clothes line, rotate the line tension dial in a clockwise direction until the lines are taut (Figure 8).

Adjustments

You may need to adjust the lines when you first hang your wet washing out to dry. This is the ideal time to check the cord tension and adjust accordingly.

Operating Hills Folding Frame Clotheslines

4.1 Raising the Compact Folding Frame Clothesline

To raise, fold and lock the folding frame clothesline, grip the frame in the middle and lift upwards until you hear both folding brackets 'click' (Figure 9).

4.2 How to Close the Hills Compact Folding Frame Clothesline

To lower and close the folding frame clothesline, grip the frame in the middle and raise slightly above your head until you hear both folding brackets 'click! Then guide the frame into the folded closed position (Figure 10).

Congratulations! Your high-quality Compact Hills Folding Frame Clothesline is now fully installed, and you're all set to enjoy the convenience it brings. We hope this guide has been clear, helpful and easy to follow, making your setup a smooth experience. Enjoy your new Compact Hills Clothesline!

Professional Clothesline Installation

If you’re not keen on installing your new clothesline at The Clothesline Store we make clothesline installation incredibly easy, with our professional clothesline installation service that ensures your clothesline is set up effortlessly.

Whether you’re choosing a fold down mounted, retractable, or a folding rotary clothesline our expert installers are ready to help across the East Coast of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and beyond—covering areas like Geelong, the Gold Coast, and Newcastle for all outdoor clothes line installations.

To book your clothesline installation, simply select "Yes, Install My Clothesline" (or "Yes, Install and Remove Old Clothesline") when placing your order. If you have any questions, you would like answered, about clothesline installation please feel free to call and speak to one our helpful team who will be happy to assist you

The Clothesline Store has great quality brands to choose from, once you have chosen your new clothesline, select the clothesline installation option, and you’re on your way to having your new clothesline installed!  

Hills Compact Folding Frame Clothesline Specification

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As Australia’s largest private stockholder of clotheslines and accessories, we ship in-stock items the same or next business day. Unlike other retailers who rely on third-party distributors, our dedicated team handles every order directly, ensuring superior speed and reliability.

With our extensive range of clotheslines stored in our own clothesline warehouse and national centres, we deliver faster and more consistently.

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