Blue Wave NE1145 User manual

SUPER STAINLESS STEEL
IN-POOL LADDER
This ladder is designed for use with a deck to provide entry into the
pool for 48” and 52” aboveground swimming pools. DO NOT attempt
to use this ladder without a deck as injury may occur.
TOOLS REQUIRED
•Phillips head screwdriver
•Rubber mallet (optional)
•1-1/2” hole saw
•Pencil or chalk
•Pliers
MODEL NE1145

PARTS FOR LADDER
A. STEP (4) B. BOTTOM STEP
(AC 22411) (AC 22438)
C. PIVOT BALL (2) D. HARDWARE
(AC 26123) (AC 22268HDW)
•
(8) bolts
•(8) nuts
E. RAIL (2)
(AC IPSSRAIL)
ALSO INCLUDED:
WHITE ALUMINUM FLANGES (2)
(BS35971)

Step 1
•Locate both rails (E) and stand them up with the curved
ends at the top.
•The rails are interchangeable; it does not matter which one
is placed on the right or left. There
are four sets of holes on rails and
the steps may be installed in any
order.
•Insert one step (A) between the two
rails and line up the holes on the
sides of the step with a set of the
pre-drilled holes on the ladder.
Make sure the treads are facing up
towards the curved part of the rails.
•To secure step, place one bolt (D) through the
pre-drilled hole from the outside of the ladder
and through the pre-drilled hole on the step.
•Once the bolt is through the
opening in the step, place one
nut (D) over the bolt
underneath the step as shown.
•Screw nut (D) onto bolt and hand tighten.
•Repeat for three remaining steps.
•Once all four steps are in place you will need
to tighten all bolts completely. Use pliers to
hold each nut in place and tighten each bolt
with Phillips head screwdriver.

Step 2
•Push one pivot ball (C) onto the round
bottom opening of the ladder. The
rounded end should face downward.
•You may need to twist, push and/or hit
the pivot ball into place with a rubber
mallet to get it properly positioned.
•Repeat for second rail and other pivot
ball.
•Check to ensure that both pivot balls
are fastened securely as these are what
hold the ladder onto the bottom step.
Step 3
•Place the bottom step (B) on a
hard, level surface with the
recessed areas facing upwards.
•Hold the ladder assembly over
the bottom step and align the
pivot balls with the round
recessed areas on the bottom
step.
•Push down firmly until both
pivot balls click into place on the step.
•Standing with the ladder in front of you, push the ladder
forward and pull it back towards you to check that pivot
balls are in place. The ladder should swivel forward and
backward, and the pivot balls should not pop out of place.
NOTE: You may need to use some force to get the pivot balls to
click into place.

Step 4
•Decide where you would like to enter the pool from your deck.
•Position ladder with curved part of rails in the area of your
choice. The design of the bottom step allows it to swivel to fit
against the cove of virtually any pool. If necessary, swivel step
so that it sits against pool floor.
NOTE: It is recommended to install a ladder mat underneath the
bottom step to protect the liner. Visit your local pool dealer to
purchase this item as it is sold separately.
•Using a pencil or chalk (carpeted decks), trace
around the handrails on the deck (A-shown
left). It is important to mark out the handrails
accurately. Using a 1-1/2” hole saw, drill a
hole for each handrail using the markings
made with the pencil.
•Slide flanges (C-shown left)
over each rail and insert the rails through the
holes drilled into the deck surface. The
bottoms of the handrails should be seen
underneath the deck as shown left (B).
•Secure the flanges using
screws appropriate for your
deck surface.
•Finally, secure flanges to the
handrails using the pre-
installed screw.
*note: this ladder comes w/white aluminum flanges (2)
NOTE: You MUST drill the holes to accept the handrails. This ladder
is only properly secured when the handrails are drilled into the deck
surface. Failure to follow the instructions for proper installation may
result in serious injury.