Fixing a sheila’s Maid airer to utility room

This isn't a difficult job but you will need a quite a high ceiling to give the clearance you will need and therefore a good set of step ladders to fit. I suggest a pilot hole ,probably about 5mm and and then you should be able to screw the pulleys in by hand . You may need a surprisingly large amount of preferably new sash cord, ideally so you can lock it off at a knot when fully up , leaving plenty to lower down to possibly another knotted lock off position to allow loading . Ideally the lock off point will be at roughly 45 decrees going in line with the dryers to give you good clearance of the loaded rails- this will all become clearer when you start setting it up. I suggest position the hangers at 1/5 and 4/5th of length. Make sure the joist you are screwing in to is sound as its going to be carrying a lot of weight. If in doubt consider spreading the weight with a length of 50 x 100mm timber screwed in to the joist with 4.5 x 80mm screws if this can be done sympathetically . A great piece of kit and hopefully will save you much tumble drying