Confer Plastics 8000X User manual

To reduce the risk of drowning, entrapment, falls, paralysis, electrocution, or
other serious injury or death:
Dealer/Installer: Give manual to homeowner.
Installer: Read “Safe Installation” on p. 2 and all instructions before beginning. For proper assembly and
installation, instructions must be followed completely.
Homeowner: Read “Safe Use” on back cover before using. Save these instructions.
Installation must comply with local codes and may require permits.
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Made in the U.S.A. by
www.conferladders.com
MODEL #8000X
OUTSIDE SAFETY LADDER
FOR USE ONLY WITH THE CONFER-STEP-1X.
Fits 48” to 54” pools
Do not use with inflatable pools.
WEIGHT LIMIT 300 LBS.
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
Assembly video available online: www.conferplastics.com

Model #8000X Outside Safety Ladder
Note: Assemble this ladder before assembling the Confer-Step-1X.
If you have already assembled the Confer-Step-1X it will be
necessary to remove the handrails (see step #10).
PARTS LIST HARDWARE PACK TOOLS REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY:
Qty. Description Qty. Description
2- Handrails
2- Stringers / Legs
4- Upper Treads
1- Bottom Tread
2- Shields
2- Tread Connector (RH & LH)
1- Platform (wedges attached)
see Step #2.
38- #10 x 1-1/4” Screw
2- 1/4-20 x 3-1/2”
Bolt
2- 1/4” Washer
2- 1/4-20 Nylon Nut
2- Adjustable Tubes
2- Mounting Blocks
1- Cable Lock
* Cordless Drill
* 1/8” Drill Bit
* Utility Knife
* Liquid Soap or
Spray Lubricant
* Phillips Screwdriver
or screwdriver bits
Platform
Handrail
Stringer / leg
Upper
Tread
Bottom
Tread
Tread Connector
Mounting
Block
Adjustable
Tube
Shield
Safe Installation
To reduce the risk of electrocution, drowning, entrapment, falls, or other
serious injury or death:
Check building codes/permitting. Consult your local Building Department before installation of your pool
and equipment. Pool/equipment installation must comply with the codes of the authority having jurisdiction
and may require permits (e.g., building, plumbing, electrical, zoning, etc.).
Use for intended purpose only
• Use only as swimming pool ladder.
• This ladder is designed and manufactured for a specic pool wall height and/or deck of the pool -
check product specication and the height of your pool.
Check that you have all required parts. Check the contents of the carton with the Parts list for this step
system. All parts and hardware are required. If any parts are missing, DO NOT attempt to assemble or
install the steps. Instead, call Toll Free U.S. - 800-635-3213 or visit our web site at www.conferladders.
com for assistance.
Select an appropriate location - The step system must be located on a solid base.
Follow all instructions
• For stable, correct assembly and installation, all instructions must be followed completely and in the
sequence shown.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe use of all hand tools and equipment used
during installation.
Cordless drill only - no corded drills near pool. Use a cordless drill for assembly and installation. To
reduce the risk of electrocution, NEVER use a corded drill in or around a pool.
Lift safely. When lifting awkward or heavy loads, have another person help you.
Double check after installation
• Before using the product, after assembly and installation, go over the instructions and procedures again
to make sure nothing has been overlooked.
• Make sure that safety labels are installed and legible.

Step 4.
Detach the 4 wedges from the end
of the protrusions by twisting them
off and save for use in step 5. (It
may be necessary to use a utility
knife to assist in removal).
Detach
Wedges
Step 1.
Force
stringers into
bottom tread
pockets so
they lock into
place.
Make sure
the single row
of tread lugs
are facing
forward.
Tread Lugs
Step 3.
Secure tread connectors to
stringers using 1/4-20 x 3-1/2”
bolt washer and nylon nut
Do NOT secure
tread connectors
to uppermost step
Secure Tread connectors to
Treads. Note: Treads should
be in position on ladder before
connecting.
Stringers
Position the tread
connectors (One left,
one right) on the ends of
the treads and fasten to
the stringers using the
1/4-20 x 3-1/2” bolt,
washer and nylon nut.
Do not over-tighten.
Fasten the tread
connectors to the
ends of the treads,
except the uppermost
tread, by driving two
#10 x 1-1/4” screws
through the pre-formed
holes in the tread
connector and into
the end of the treads.
Wedges
Protrusion
Step 2.
Two sets of Lug locations
are provided on each of the
stringers. Slide the four treads
into the upper set of lugs on
each of the stringers. Using a
Phillips screwdriver or cordless
drill, secure the uppermost
tread only, by driving a
#10 x 1-1/4” screw through
the recessed location on the
end of the tread.
Position all 4
treads in upper
lug locations only.
Do not position
tread in lower location.
x4
Secure the
uppermost
tread only to
stringers
Stringers
Tread Lugs
WARNING! Using a
corded drill near
pool may result in
electrocution.
Step 5.
Assemble the platform to
the handrails by laying
one of the handrails on a
clean hard surface. Push
the protrusion of the plat-
form into the openings of
the handrail making sure
that the legs of both
handrails are facing in the
same direction. Tap the
4 wedges (from step 4)
into the sides of the
handrails to secure the
platform to the rails.
After platform is in
position, tap in the
supplied wedges at
the bottom of each
opening to ensure a
secure fit.
Match
Platform
protrusions
to Handrail
openings
Push
down
Step 6.
Coat the adjustable
tubes with liquid soap
or spray lubricant
and slip the mounting
blocks all the way
down over the
protruding nubs.
Slide mounting
blocks over nubs
Mounting Block
Adjustable tube
x2

Step 11.
Mounting blocks
Step 7.
Push the
adjustable tubes
with mounting
blocks into
handrails.
Step 8.
Attach the handrails to
the ladder assembly,
making certain that the
treads face correctly.
Note: Coat the ends
of the stringers with
liquid soap or spray
lubricant before
sliding handrails
into postion.
Step 9.
Attach the shield by
sliding the shield
opening over the top
of each handrail.
Push down into
position and rotate
90° outward as
appears in step 10.
Note: Carefully
spread open
shield to slide
over handrail.
Step 10.
DO NOT PLACE THE STEP-1X
INTO THE POOL AT THIS TIME
Slide the shields down over the
upper handrail posts on the
Step-1X until the mounting blocks
rest on the top step of the Step-1X
as shown in the diagram. Using a
cordless drill attach the mounting
blocks to the top step using
4 - #10 x 1-1/4” screws in each
mounting block. (8 total).
Separate the 8000X from the
Step-1X by lifting the ladder off
of the adjustable tubes. Do not
remove adjustable tubes and
mounting blocks
from the Step-1X.
Remove the
Confer Step
handrails so
shields can
be slid over
the handrail
posts.
Handrail posts
Shield
WARNING! Verify that your chosen location is level,
has a solid base, and will be in full view of competent
adult supervision when in use.
WARNING! Shields must be attached
to reduce the risk of entrapment
WARNING! Using a corded drill near
pool may result in electrocution.
At this time with ADDITIONAL help place the
Step-1X into swimming pool, refer to separate
Step-1X instructions.
With the Step-1X in position install the 8000X ladder by
sliding the shields down over the step handrail posts
and the ladder rails down over the adjustable tubes.
Attach the ladder handrails to the outside ladder
stringers using two #10 x 1-1/4” screws at the
pre-marked locations on each handrail. (4 total)
Level the ladder platform by moving up or down on
the adjustable tubes. Once level secure the ladder
handrails to the adjustable tubes using two
#10 x 1-1/4” screws at the pre-marked locations on
each ladder handrail. (4 total).
Fasten the shields to the 8000X handrails using four
#10 x 1-1/4” screws per shield. (8 total)
Install the Step-1X handrails, refer to separate
Step-1X instructions.
WARNING! Pool
ladder must be
attached to
Confer-Step-1X
platform for
stability.
Using a cordless
drill, secure the
8000X mounting
blocks to Confer
Step top step
before securing
the 8000X
handrail.

CP-8000 04/19
97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
Toll Free U.S. 866-396-2968
716-283-1826/ FAX [phone]
www.conferladders.com
Printed in U.S.A.
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MADE IN THE U.S.A. by:
MAINTENANCE: Check the padlock for proper operation and lubricate if necessary.
WINTERIZING: Unfasten the ladder from adjustable tubes and pool step and remove. When winterizing your pool, if you de-
cide to leave the pool step in the pool move the step towards the center of the pool and away from the pool wall. Remove any
outside steps or ladders from the pool area to eliminate access to the pool. The Confer-Step-1X can be covered, if desired,
and stored outdoors. If you decide to remove your pool step from the pool:
From inside the pool position one person on each side of the step, grip the bottom of the side panels and carefully lift the step
high enough to start tilting back. DO NOT LIFT STEP BY HANDRAILS, POSTS OR TOP TREAD. THE HANDRAILS, POSTS
AND TOP TREAD WILL NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE POOL STEP AND MAY DETACH OR BREAK, RESULTING
IN A FALL OR INJURY.
Rest the step on the pool top ledge until most of the water has drained. Once it is light enough, carefully lift over the side of the pool,
laying unit on its back side. Allow most of the water to drain from the side panels. Once the water has drained, stand the step up.
To reinstall, see Step #11.
To Use Ladder:
Move “swing up”
portion of the ladder
to the “down”
position and secure.
To Close Ladder:
Move “swing up”
portion of the ladder
to the “up” position
and secure.
WARNING! when pool
is NOT IN USE, keep
the outer treads in the
up position and locked
with the padlock.
Closing and
Opening Ladder
CONFER PLASTICS INC.
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
Confer Plastics Inc. warrants their swimming pool ladders and steps to be
free from defects in workmanship for five years from date of purchase.
DO NOT RETURN DEFECTIVE PART TO DEALER
E-MAIL CONFER PLASTICS AT:
[email protected]
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, NY 14120-2421
To reduce the risk of drowning, entrapment, falls, paralysis, or other serious injury or
death:
Use ladder properly.
• No diving or jumping from ladder - shallow water; risk of paralysis or death.
• FOR ENTRY/EXIT OF POOL, FACE THE LADDER AT ALL TIMES.
• ONE PERSON ON THE LADDER/STAIR AT A TIME.
• To reduce the risk of entrapment or drowning, DO NOT swim through, behind or around ladder.
• Illuminate the ladder when using the pool at night.
Weight limit - 300 lbs maximum. Exceeding maximum weight may cause the ladder to fail.
Secure ladder when not in use. When pool is NOT IN USE, keep outer treads in the up postion and locked with the padlock.
(See “Swing Up Instructions”, below.) Watch children at all times when they are in or around water to help prevent drowning.
Safe Use
Pool step will be heavy and must be lifted from within the pool. Have additional help if you move the step
or choose to remove it from swimming pool. Do not attempt to do this by yourself - 2-3 people are required to move pool
step safely. DO NOT lift pool step by handrails or handrail posts - they may detach, possibly resulting in a fall.
Remove any outside steps or ladders from the pool area to eliminate access to the pool.