Step by Step

1. Starting from the adjacent wall, tap across the ceiling to locate the joist for the double pulley. When a hollow sound is replaced with a more solid one mark this position with a pencil.

2. Measure out the required distance between the two pulleys and tap in towards the first fixing point. Locate and mark the position of the ceiling joist as above.

3. On the adjacent wall mark two fixing points for the cleat hook using the hook as a template.

4. Drill the pilot holes for the pulleys ensuring that these are wide and deep enough to take the full depth of the pulley shaft. Drill the holes for the cleat hook and insert the raw plugs.

5. Lubricate each pulley shaft with a light oil and gently screw each pulley into the ceiling. The double pulley should be the one closest to the adjacent wall and the single should be the one furthest away.

6. Attach the cleat hook to the adjacent wall using the screws and raw plugs provided.

7. Thread the rope through the pulleys as detailed below and tie the rack ends to the end of the ropes. Ensure that the rope is not rubbing against the pulley blocks and can run free on the wheels.

8. Raise each rack end so that it is flush with the ceiling and tie a knot in the loop of the rope at chest height. Lower the airer tying further knots at 40cm intervals until all the rope is tide away.

9. Finally insert the wooden laths into the rackends and put some laundry on to test.

Fig 1: Standard configuration showing one double and one single pulley, as supplied with our clothes airer kits.

Fig 2: Standard configuration with extra double pulley and sash cord extension, allowing for greater positioning away from the wall. Available to purchase with any clothes airer or available separately here.