Hills Single Folding Clothesline Installation Guide

Installing a wall mounted Hills Single Folding Frame Clothesline, is a simple and easy process, but taking the time to prepare properly will ensure it functions smoothly and lasts for years.

This guide will walk you through the installation steps, whether you're mounting the clothes line on a brick, masonry, or concrete wall. Follow the instructions carefully to set up your Hills folding frame securely and get the most out of your new clothesline. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Installation Hills Folding Frame Clothesline - Single Model

In this guide, for the single hills folding frame clothesline we'll cover the key clothesline installation steps, from selecting the perfect location to securing the folding frame clothesline and attaching the 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 Plated Kit

The Single Hills Folding Frame Clothesline can be wall or ground mounted. If you choose to ground mount your single folding frame clothesline, you will need to purchase a Hills Folding Frame Ground Mount Kit, which is sold separately.

Please follow the instructions provided with the Post Kit for a ground mount installation or click here for more information on "How to install a Hills Ground Mount Kit"

Important Information Hills Wall Fixing

The included Masonry Bolts are designed specifically for use on masonry, brick, or concrete walls, but if you're installing the folding frame clothesline yourself and mounting to another material, such as wood or concrete walls, be sure to consult your local hardware store for the appropriate fixings.

If you have chosen not to install the hills folding frame clothesline yourself and have engaged The Clothesline Stores professional clotheslines installation service, our expert clothesline installer will have the correct fixtures and fittings with them for the hills folding frame clothesline.

Properly mounting the wall brackets and assembling the folding frame clothesline will ensure your clothes line is both stable and easy to operate, so you can start enjoying its benefits right away.

Installation of the Hills Single Folding Frame Clothesline

Read the Hills Folding Clothesline Instructions prior to commencing the installation process of your clothes line and lay all the items on the product list out neatly for the installation to commence.

1.1 Select a Suitable Location

Select an outdoor location. Ensure there is sufficient clearance and space around the hills folding frame clothesline.

Hills clotheslines recommend leaving a space of 500mm on the long sides and a space of 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 Bolts supplied with the folding frame clothesline (Figure 3).

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

Assembly of the 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 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 Line

3.1 Threading the Hills Clotheslines Cord

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

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

3.2 How to Tie Off the Hills 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 Hills Folding Frame Clothesline

To tension the 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 Single Folding Frame Clothesline

To raise, fold and lock the hills 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 Single Folding Frame Clothesline

To lower and close, 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, the install of your quality Hills Folding Frame Clothesline is now complete! You’re all set to start enjoying the convenience of your new clothesline. We hope you have found this guide helpful and easy to understand.

Professional Clothesline Installation Service 

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 service, 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 various great quality brands to choose from, once you have chosen your clothesline, select the clothesline installation option, and you’re on your way to having your clothes line installed!

Top Tip:

Not all clothesline retailers offer clothesline installation services, if clothesline installation, clothesline removal or the cost of this service is important to you, make sure these services are available before purchasing your clothesline!

Hills Single 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 great quality clotheslines stored in our own clothesline warehouse and national centres, we deliver faster and more consistently.

Hills Clotheslines Full Product Range

Hills Premium Folding Rotary Clotheslines: 8 Line, 7 Line, 6 Line

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Hills Retractable Clotheslines: 7 Line Retracting, 5 Line Retracting

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Hills Everyday Fold Down Clotheslines: Everyday Double and Single

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