Confer Plastics CCX-IG Setup guide

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER/INSTALLER: GIVE TO HOMEOWNER
CONFER IN-GROUND
CURVE STEP / IN-GROUND
CURVE STEP SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Made in the U.S.A. by
www.conferladders.com
Model CCX-IG
Note: 40 lbs. of sand required!
Model CCX-IG System
Note: 70 lbs. of sand required!
SAND
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Stand up both side
panels [A]. Insert
panel brace [B] into
opening located on
[A] then push down
to lock in place.
Step 1
With the thin edge of
the curved riser [C]
facing downward
align the lower tabs
with the openings on
part [A] and push in.
Note risers must be
curved inward.
Step 2
While holding lower
tabs in part [A] align
the top tabs then tap
down with a rubber
mallet until flush.
Step 3
Install the rest of
the curved risers
[C] by flexing the
side panels [A]
outward enough to
insert part [C] tabs
into part [A]. Tap
into place with
rubber mallet.
Step 4
Confer Plastics “CURVE” In-Ground Pool Step must be assembled with the treads and risers curved inward
The CURVE Step requires 40 lbs. of sand to complete assembly. The Curve Step with optional add-on requires a
total of 70 lbs. of sand. Choose a location close to the swimming pool for assembly.
Hardware Pack
2 - Plugs [WG]
8 - #10 x 1-1/4" screws
2 - Labels-No Jumping/Diving
Hardware not provided to
fasten step to concrete.
Purchase locally.
Needed for Assembly
- Rubber mallet
- Funnel
- Cordless Drill
- Phillips screwdriver
- Liquid soap or lubricant
- Sand - 40 lbs. for (Curve Step)
- 70 lbs. for (Curve System)
Model# CCX-IG - CURVE IN-GROUND POOL STEP
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY
Parts List
2 - Side panels [part A]
1 - Panel brace [part B]
3 - Curved risers [part C]
4 - Handrail posts [part E]
2 - Deck connectors [part F]
2 - Handrails [part G]
4 - Foot pads [part H]
2 - Treads [part I]
1 - Top tread [part I-3]
If missing parts call - Toll free U.S. - 800-635-3213 or www.Conferplastics.com
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IFYOU HAVE THE CONFER CURVE STEP WITHOUT THE ADD-ON CONTINUE WITH STEP 10.
IFYOU HAVE THE CONFER CURVE STEP WITH OPTIONAL ADD-ON SKIP STEPS 10-18 AND CONTINUE
WITH STEP 19.
Tilt the step
backwards to
expose all four
of the rounded
tabs on the bot-
tom edges.
Step 5
Rotate
90°
Install the first tread
[I] by placing over
the tabs on the side
panels as shown.
While holding part
[I] down on the side
panels tap inward
with a rubber
mallet until locked
in place.
Step 10
Each side panel [A]
requires 20 lbs of sand
split between the two fill holes.
Sand is needed as ballast
to hold step down in the water.
Using a funnel fill the lower hole
completely to the top with sand.
Shake the panel to help settle the
sand, lower hole must be
completely filled. Pour whatʼs left
from the 20 lbs into the upper
fill hole. Using provided cap,
plug the lower fill hole only.
Upper fill hole must remain open.
Repeat procedure to fill the
second part [A].
Step 9
Step 7
Determine which
side will be
facing up on the
front foot pads
[H], # 1 for a
flat bottom pool
or # 2 for a pool
with slight taper
towards the
center, install
both parts [H].
The two back foot
pads [H] will always
be installed with #1
facing up. Place part
[H] over the rounded
tab, strike with a
rubber mallet until
seated onto the
rounded tab. Repeat
to install second
part [H].
Step 8
SAND
Pour
sand into
funnel.
Pour
sand into
funnel.
Repeat step 10 to install
second tread [I].
Step 11
To install the lower
handrail posts [E] first
locate the openings
on part [A] just below
the second tread
marked with #3. Next
insert the tabs on part
[E] all the way into the
openings then tap
down with a rubber
mallet until seated.
Repeat to install the
other part [E].
Step 12
STOP!
STOP!
Installing the
Foot Pads [H]:
If swimming
pool has a flat
bottom, all four
foot pads [H] will be installed with the #1 facing up.
If swimming pool has a slight taper towards the
center, the back foot pads will be installed with #1
facing up and the front foot pads with #2 facing up.
Step 6
#1 #2
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To install the upper
handrail posts [E] first
locate the openings on
panel [A] marked with
#3. Next insert the tabs
on part [E] all the way
into the openings then
tap down with a rubber
mallet until seated.
Repeat to install the
other part [E].
Step 13
Place one of the deck
connectors [F] over
the upper handrail
post and slide down.
Check to make sure
side marked [This
Side down] is
facing downward.
Repeat to install the
second part [F]
Step 15
Place handrails [G]
over the top of handrail
posts, push down to
lock in place.
Step 16
With the step in place and positioned
about 1 inch away from inside of pool wall
[back of step must not touch pool liner] extend the two
deck connectors onto the pool deck and attach to the
handrail posts using 2- #10 x 1-1/4” screws through the deck
connectors and into the posts. If you have a wood deck attach
the deck connectors to the pool deck using 2-#10 x 1-1/4
screws in each connector. If your pool deck is concrete consult
with your local hardware store for the proper anchors and screws.
With a helper place the pool step into
swimming pool. Hold the step under
water at a slight angle until all the air bubbles stop. Tilt the
step in the other direction until all the air bubbles stop. Be
patient this process will take a few minutes.
If the pool step is still floating all of the air is not out.
Lean step to the side again until air bubbles stop.
The top tread [I-3] will
install slightly different
than the previous two.
Install this tread by
placing over the four
tabs located on side
panels [A]. Using a
rubber mallet strike
the top of the tread
directly over the tabs
until seated.
Step 14
Step 18Step 17
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Install the add-on panel
[J] by inserting the three
tabs into the three
openings located
towards the back
of step panel [A].
Push the tabs all
the way in,
then tap panel
down with a
rubber mallet
until seated
in openings.
Step 19
Next, install one of the foot pads [H]
onto the tab located on the bottom of
the large flex riser [M] by placing over
the raised tab and striking with a rubber
mallet until seated. Foot pad [H]
should be installed in the same
direction as the
front foot pads
on base step.
[Refer to steps
7 & 8].
Step 20
Tilt the step back far
enough to slide the
end of large flex riser
[M] up into the slot
located on the front
bottom edge of the
add-on side panel.
Step 21
Insert the
tab on the
other end of
the flex riser
[M] into the
opening on
side panel
[A].
Step 22
Attach the last foot
pad [H] on to the
bottom of the tread
support [N] by placing
over the raised tab
and striking with a
rubber mallet until
seated. Foot pad [H]
should be installed
in the same position
as the front foot
pads on base step.
Step 23
Locate the notch
on the bottom
edge of the large
flex riser [M].
Slide the step
support [N] under
then rotate up
making sure part
is in notch.
Step 24
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Additional Parts for Step Add-On
2 - Foot pads [Part H]
1 - Add-on panel [Part J]
1 - Short handrail post [Part K]
1 - Long handrail post [Part L]
1 - Large flex riser [Part M]
1 - Tread support [Part N]
1 - Large curved tread [Part O]
1 - Medium flex riser [Part P]
1 - Medium curved tread [Part Q]
1 - Small flex riser [Part R]
1 - Small curved tread [Part S]
1 - Plug [WG] (installed in add-on panel)
CONFER CURVE STEP
ADD-ON INSTRUCTIONS
The curve add-on can only be installed on the right side of the step as you
are facing it.The add-on requires an additional 30 lbs. of sand.
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Position the other end of the tread over
side panel [A]. Move the large flex riser [M]
in or out until it slips up into the groove
located on the bottom of
the large curved tread [O].
It will also be necessary
to align the tabs on the
tread support [N] with
the two openings on
the bottom of the large
curved tread.
Once everything
is in position tap
down on the large
tread to lock onto
panel [A].
Step 28
Install the first tread [I] onto the base
step by placing over the tabs on the side
panels [A] as shown.
While holding the
tread down, tap
inward with a
rubber mallet until
locked in place.
Step 29
Install the short
handrail post [K]
into the lower
opening on the
add-on panel [J]
marked with #3
next to it. Push
the tab on the
post all the way
in; then tap down
to lock in place.
Step 30
Place the medium curved tread [Q] over
the short handrail post and down on to
the tabs located on the add-on panel [J].
Move the riser in or
out until it slips up
into the groove on
the bottom of the
tread, using a
rubber mallet strike
the top of the tread
until locked
onto tabs.
Step 32
CONFER CURVE STEP ADD-ON INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d.)
At this time add 30 lbs of sand through the
two fill holes located on the add-on panel.
Using a funnel fill the lower hole com-
pletely to the top with sand. Shake the panel
to help settle
the sand. Lower
hole must be
completely filled.
Pour whatʼs left
from the 30 lbs,
into the upper hole.
Using provided cap,
plug the lower fill
hole only. Upper fill
hole must remain open.
Step 25 The next step will require an extra set of hands to help
align the large flex riser [M] and the tread support [N] into
the groove and the openings located on the bottom side of
the large curved tread [O].
Step 26
Fill
Holes
It will be easier to start from
the add-on panel side and
work towards the base step.
Start by placing the large
curved tread in approximate
position over the panels and
flex riser. Next align the tabs
on the add-on panel with the
openings on the bottom side
of large curved tread. Lock
the tread down by striking
top of tread directly over the
tabs with rubber mallet.
Step 27
Next, install the medium flex riser [P]
by sliding down into the slot located on
the add-on panel [J].
Insert the tab located
on the end of flex
riser into the opening
on side panel [A].
Riser will rest on
the top back of
tread below.
Step 31
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CONFER CURVE STEP ADD-ON INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d.)
Install the second tread
[I] onto the base step
Step 33 Install the long handrail
post [L] into the opening
on the add-on panel [J]
marked with #3 next to it. Push the tab all
the way in then tap down to lock in place.
Step 34 Install the small flex
riser [R]
Step 35
Place the small
curved tread [S] over
the handrail post and
attach the same as in step 32.
Step 36 Install the lower and
upper handrail posts [E]
to the left side panel by
repeating steps 12 and 13.
Step 37 Repeat step 14 to
install the top tread
[1-3].
Step 38
Place both deck con-
nectors [F] over the
upper handrail posts and slide down.
Check to make sure the side marked [this
side down] is facing downward.
Step 39 Place handrails [G] over
the top of handrail posts
and push down to lock
in place.
Step 40
TO PLACE STEP IN POOL FOLLOW STEPS 17 AND 18.
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Safety Information
1) Always follow the manufacturerʼs
recommendations for the safe use of all hand
tools and equipment.
2). Do not use the Confer Curve Step for any
purpose other than that 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 WINTERIZEYOUR POOL
We suggest removing your Confer Curve Step from the pool
for the off-season months.
If your Confer Curve Step is attached to a deck: Two people
are required for this operation and it is best to remove the
unit while the water is still warm enough so that one person
can get into the pool. Disconnect the mounting brackets
from the deck. The person in the water can lift the unit up
while the person on the deck helps to pull and guide the unit
onto the deck. After the unit is on the deck, and the water
has drained out of the steps, lay the unit on itʼs back side so
that most of the water drains from the side panels.
If getting into the water is not an option the unit can be
removed by both people standing on the deck and lifting and
tilting the unit to drain some of the water from the steps. After
the unit is light enough carefully lift it from the pool.
CAUTION: POOL STEP WILL BE HEAVY, PLEASE HAVE
ADDITIONAL HELP WHEN REMOVING FROM
SWIMMING POOL. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE
STEP BYYOURSELF.
The Confer Curve Step can be covered, if desired, and
stored outdoors.
Printed in U.S.A.
MADE IN THE U.S.A. by:
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, N.Y. 14120-2421
97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
Toll Free U.S. 800-635-3213
FAX [phone]
www.conferladders.com
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