SANDNote: 40 lbs.of sandrequired!(See Step 8)

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MODEL STEP-1XABOVE GROUND POOL STEPS

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUALAssembly video available online: www.conferplastics.com

WEIGHT LIMIT 400 LBS.

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MOUNTING BRACKET

WEDGES (SEE STEP 1)

BASE

STEP

RISER

HANDRAIL

SHORT HANDRAIL POST

LONG HANDRAIL POST

PARTS LIST HARDWARE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:Qty Description Qty Description • Mallet or hammer and block of wood2 - Bases 22 - #10 x 1-1/4” Screw • Phillips Screwdriver2 - Side Panels 2 - Label - No Jumping/Diving • Cordless Drill Motor2 - Handrails 2 - Mounting Brackets • 1/8” Drill Bit2 - Long Handrail Posts • Knife2 - Short Handrail Posts • Pliers4 - Risers • Liquid Soap or Spray Lubricant4 - Steps (with 16 wedges) • Sand (approximately 40 lbs.)

See Step 1

Make sure wording is facingforward.

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CONFER-STEP MODEL # STEP-1XInpool Steps from Confer Plastics

NOTE : FOR INSTALLATION ON FLAT BOTTOM ABOVE GROUND POOLS ONLY. NOT FOR DISHED/SLOPED BOTTOMS

Using pliers remove the locking wedges from both ends of each step and SAVE.

The four handrail posts are joined together as oneunit and must be separatedbefore starting assembly.Using a sharp knife, carefullycut the posts apart. Whenfinished you will have twolong posts and two shortposts as required in step #7.

Secure each step byfully inserting the lockingwedges, saved from step #1, between the side panel and the topsurface of both ends ofeach step.

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Step 5 Step 6

Step 4

Lay one of the side panels down on a clean, flat surface. Push theend of each step into the openings of the side panel. Make sure that the riser groove in the top of eachstep is lined up with the riser recess in the side panel and theengraved markings “Danger No Jumping/No Diving” are facingtoward the front of the unit.

Position the baseunder the side panel.Secure the base to eachside panel with four #10 x 1-1/4”screws. Use the molded locators oneach tab of the base.

Step 2

Remove wedgesand save for Step 5.

Insert a riser between each of the steps so that the ends of the risersalign in the riser recesses on the same panel. Note: Position riser so center hole faces “back” of steps.

Position the second side panel over the steps and risers and pressthe panel down so that each step and riser are fully seated into thesecond side panel. It may be necessary to tap the side panel, usinga mallet or a hammer and block of wood, to fully seat it.

If you are assembling this unit for use with anenclosure kit or SIG system refer to the instructions supplied with

the kit. Do not attach the handrails to the posts as described below.

STOP!

If you are assembling this unit for use with an enclosure kit or SIG system do not attach the mounting brackets.Affix the “No diving” labels as indicated in step 9 below and continue to step 10.

STOP!

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SAND

Note: 40 lbs. of sandrequired!

Pour sand intofunnel.

Pour sand intofunnel.

Spray the inside opening ofthe mounting brackets withliquid soap or spray lubricant and slide a mounting bracket over eachof the two higher handrailposts so that they extendout away from the steps.Affix the two “No jumping –No diving” stickers to theupper end of one of thehandrail posts, one facingthe pool and one facingaway from the pool.

Spray the ends of thehandrails with liquidsoap or spray lubricant and slip theends of the handrailsinto the open ends ofthe posts until theyare fully seated.Secure in place usingone #10 x 1-1/4”screw per post.

Carefully place the assembled unit into the pool and tip it 45°to the left, right and forward to fill steps with water. Repeat ifsteps continue to float

Step 7Place the assembled unit on the deck near the pool. Notethat there are two sets ofhandrail posts-one set 36-1/4”long and one set 43-1/2” long.Also note that the inside endsof each handrail post are formed differently - the “top”end is H-shaped inside to accept the ends of the handrails and the oppositeend is the “plain end” (the endto be inserted into the side panels). Spray the “plain ends”of all four handrail posts with liquid soap or spray lubricant.

Top End – accepts theends of handrails..

Plain End – coat outsideof end with liquid soap or spray lubricant.

Step 8

Step 9

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Step 10

Step 8a.IMPORTANT: To prevent floatingyou MUST do the following: Pourabout 10 pounds of dry sand intoeach of the four openings indicatedabove. Shake unit to distribute thesand evenly. Adding water may alsohelp to distribute the sand.

Fasten the long Handrail posts to the side panelswith one #10 x 1-1/4” screwper post approximatelyone inch (1”) below themouth of the hole in whichthe post is inserted intothe side panel.

Insert the short posts into theInsert the short posts into thelower holes of the side panel tolower holes of the side panel tothe line indicated on the post.the line indicated on the post.

Fasten with screw

Insert the long Handrail postsinto the upper holes makingcertain that ends marked “top”are pointing up.

Slide mountingbrackets onto posts.

Two people are neededfor this step

Fasten withScrew tosecure.

Position the unit, between upright posts of thepool, so that the handrail posts are as close as

possible to the pool top seat. Slide the mounting brackets down untilthey reach the deck surface. Fasten to the deck surface by drilling two1/8” pilot holes, using the preformed holes in the mounting brackets asguides. If the bracket is not long enough to reachthe deck surface it will benecessary to extend thatpart of the deck surfaceso that the brackets canbe fastened down.Secure with two #10 x 1-1/4” screws per bracket. After fasteningthe unit to the deck secure the brackets tothe handrail posts usingone #10 x 1-1/4” screwper bracket.Note: After assembly youwill have two extra #10 x1-1/4” screws.

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MADE IN THE USA

CONFER PLASTICS, INC. FIVE YEAR WARRANTYConfer Plastics, Inc. warrants their swimming pool ladders and steps to be free fromdefects in workmanship for five years from date of purchase.

DO NOT RETURN DEFECTIVE PART TO DEALERE-MAIL CONFER PLASTICS AT: LADDERS@CONFERPLASTICS.COM

A PICTURE [S] OF DEFECTIVE PART, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM, PROOF OF PURCHASE AND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION.

INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE FAXED TO CONFER PLASTICS AT: 716-694-3102 OR MAILED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. UPON REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION YOU

WILL BE NOTIFIED IF PART IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND THE SHIPPING/HANDLING CHARGES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Confer Plastics, Inc.97 Witmer Road

North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120-2421

97 Witmer RoadNorth Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421Toll Free U.S. 800-635-3213FAX 716-694-3102www.conferladders.com

Options available – To make an up-and-over step system with gate as shown for your pool purchaseour #Step-Enc Enclosure Kit andan additional #Step-1X.

Contact your dealer or check online atwww.conferladders.com

Safety Information1) Always follow the manufacturerʼs recommendations for

the safe use of all hand tools and equipment.

2). Do not use the Confer-Step for any purpose other thanthat for which it is intended.

3). When lifting awkward or heavy loads, have another person help you.

4). Maximum weight on steps not to exceed 400 lbs.

5). WARNING: Exceeding the recommended weight restriction may cause the unit to fail.

6). Consult your local building department before installation of your pool and equipment.

TO WINTERIZE YOUR POOLWe suggest removing your Confer-Step from the pool for the off-season months.

If your Confer-Step is attached to a deck: Two people are requiredfor this operation and it is best to remove the unit while the water isstill warm enough so that one person can get into the pool.Disconnect the mounting brackets from the deck. The person in thewater can lift the unit up while the person on the deck helps to pulland guide the unit onto the deck. After the unit is on the deck, andthe water has drained out of the steps, lay the unit on itʼs back sideso that most of the water drains from the side panels.

If getting into the water is not an option the unit can be removed byboth people standing on the deck and lifting and tilting the unit todrain some of the water from the steps. After the unit is light enoughcarefully lift it from the pool. Caution: Use care when lifting the unit.It will weigh at least 130 lbs.

If you have the Confer-Step Enclosure System or ConnectorSystem: disconnect the two units by removing the center platform/side rail assembly at the top of the steps. Do not stand onthe top step of the outside unit as it may tip. Lift up the unit insidethe pool and tilt it so that water drains out of the steps. Once it islight enough carefully lift it over the side of the pool, lay the unit onitʼs back side and allow most of the water to drain from the sidepanels.

The Confer-Step can be covered, if desired, and stored outdoors.