How to Install an Air Dry Clothesline

This page will show you everything required to install an Air Dry Folding Frame Clothesline.

Key Points to Note

1. Do not open the arms until they are installed on the wall
2. Install 50 to 100mm above the head of the person who uses it most — take into account the slight upward slope of the clothesline
3. The face of the bracket which has the "wall side" sticker must face the wall
4. Place the wall plug through the wall bracket, not behind it
5. Once the brackets are tightened, open the arms
6. Assemble the spreader bar and insert into the arms
7. Gently tap the arms to ensure the spreader bar is completely inside the arms
8. Leave approximately 20cm of cord hanging when you start threading — you will use it later
9. Tension all the lines by pulling them toward you and take up the slack using the 20cm cord left hanging
10. Do not tension the lines like a piano or guitar string as you may damage the clothesline
11. Ongoing maintenance will require you to re-tension the cord if or when it sags

The videos below show how to install the Air Dry wall mounted clothesline and tension the cord.

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Product Instruction Manuals

Click the links below for the Air Dry installation instructions.

Ready Made

2400 & 3000 Wall Mount: Click here for instructions
Ground Mount Kit: Click here for instructions
Base Plate Kit: Click here for instructions

Made to Order

2400 & 3000 Wall Mount: Click here for instructions
2400 & 3000 Ground Mount: Click here for instructions
2400 & 3000 Twin Wall Mount: Click here for instructions
2400 & 3000 Twin Ground Mount: Click here for instructions

Made to Order Options

Low Line Attachment: Click here for instructions
Base Plate Kit: Click here for instructions

How to Install an Air Dry Clothesline

How to Open and Close The Air Dry Clothesline

How to Tie The Cord

How to Reduce the Width

Frequently Asked Questions

How high should I install my air-dry clothesline?

Install the Air Dry clothesline 50 to 100mm above the head height of the person who uses it most. Keep in mind the slight upward slope of the clothesline when measuring your install height.

Can I open the arms before installing the clothesline on the wall?

No. Always install the brackets on the wall and tighten them fully before opening the arms. Opening the arms before installation may cause damage.

How do I tension the cord correctly?

Leave approximately 20cm of cord hanging when you begin threading. Once all lines are threaded, tension them by pulling toward you, then use the 20cm of cord left hanging to take up any remaining slack. Never over-tension — do not pull the lines as tight as piano or guitar strings.

What do I do if the cord sags over time?

Re-tensioning the cord is normal ongoing maintenance. Simply pull the lines toward you again and take up the slack using the cord tail. This will restore the clothesline to its correct tension.

Which way does the wall bracket face?

The face of the bracket marked with the "wall side" sticker must face the wall. Place the wall plug through the hole in the wall bracket — not behind it.

Can I reduce the width of my Air Dry clothesline?

Yes. The Air Dry clothesline can be adjusted to a narrower width to fit tighter spaces. Watch the "How to Reduce the Width" video above for a full walkthrough.