Confer Plastics EVOLUTION 7100 Setup guide

MODEL #7100
“EVOLUTION” A-FRAME LADDER
FOR RIGID-FRAMED POOLS ONLY
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Made in U.S.A. by
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER/INSTALLER: GIVE TO HOMEOWNER
The Anti-Entrapment Barrier is included in this ladder for the U.S. and Canada only, as required by ANSI/APSP requirements.
The Anti-Entrapment Barrier is NOT intended as a substitute for competent adult supervision.
If you would like to purchase the barrier, please visit our website at: www.conferladders.com

Platform
Ladder Leg
Tr e a d
Connector
Swing Up
Tread
Upper Brace
Standard
Tread
Extension
Boot
Lower Base
Large
Barrier Small
Barrier
Hardware Pack
4-1/4-20x2"Bolt
4 - 1/4 - 20 Acorn Nut
2 - #10 x 1-1/4" Screw
2-1/4-20x2-1/4"Bolt
2-1/4”FlatWasher
2-1/4-20HexNut
4 - Plug (white)
1 - Padlock
Tools Needed for Assembly
* - Hammer or mallet
* - Phillips Screwdriver
* - Adjustable wrench
* - Liquid soap or lubricant
* - Battery operated drill motor
* - 5/16” Drill bit
Barrier Parts List (if included)
(Included in Hardware Pack)
4 - #10 x 1-1/4” screws
1 - Strip of 4 Foam Pads
1 - Large Barrier Section
1 - Small Barrier Section
1 - Upper Brace
1 - Lower Base
Model #7100 “EVOLUTION” A-FRAME LADDER
Adjustable to fit 48” to 54” Rigid-Framed Above Ground Pools
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY
Parts List
4-LadderLegs
2-TreadConnectors
4-“SwingUp”Treads
6-StandardTreads
4-ExtensionBoots
1 - Platform
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*NOTE: If you are using this ladder on a 48” pool you will not use the extension boots. Proceed to #4.
If the round
plastic inserts,
on the sides of
the extension
boots, are still
in place,
remove them
with a phillips
head screw-
driver as
shown.
Slip the four extension
boots over the ends of
the assembled ladders
legs. They will need to
be all the way on for
most 52” tall pools and
backed off one hole for
54” pools. Depending
upon ground levels out-
side the pool, and sand
levels under the liner
inside the pool, a final
adjustment may need
to be made after the
ladder is put into place.
3. 4. 5.
2
1. 2.
Using four 1/4-20 x 2” long bolts and
four acorn nuts fasten the extension
boots to the ladder legs Remove the keyhole slot inserts
from two of the ladder legs.
Push the end of one
of the standard treads
into the uppermost
keyhole slot. Make
sure that the tread
and the ladder leg are
positioned as shown
in the photograph
above. It may be nec-
essary to tap the tread
into the slot with a
mallet. Repeat for
three additional
treads.

12. 13.
Tap the platform down until it is fully seated
on the “lugs” of the legs as shown. Using a #10 x 1-1/4” screw fasten the
upper ends of the ladder legs
together as shown. Repeat for
opposite side.
9.
6.
Attach one of the ladder legs to the
opposite ends of the four standard treads
making sure that the curved upper ends
are both facing in the same direction.
8.
Tap the treads downward so that
they seat fully into the bottom of the
keyhole slots.
10.
11.
3
7.
Tap the ladder leg down onto the ends of
the treads.
Making sure that the
“swing-up” side of the plat-
form is facing away from
the “inside” ladder section,
as shown, slip the open-
ings of the platform over
the upper ends of the lad-
der legs. Using a mallet or
hammer tap the platform
down until it is fully seated
onto the “nubs” of the lad-
der legs. Liquid soap or
lubricant will help the parts
slide together.
Slip the other
two ladder legs
through the
openings of the
platform until
they engage the
other ladder legs
as shown in
next photo.
Insert screws here

17.
Position the tread connector as shown,
with the padlock hole facing upward, and
tap it over the round knob. Repeat for the
opposite tread connector.
Tap the tread connectors onto the ends
of the treads until they are firmly seated.
15. 16.
Position the four “swing up” treads
onto the ladder legs as shown.
4
14.
Attach the two remaining standard
treads to the extension boots (or directly
to the ends of the ladder legs if installing
on a 48” tall pool).
Snap Small and Large Barrier Sections
into slots on Lower Base as shown.
Separate Barrier sections at the top
slightly and position Upper Brace over
Small Barrier Section. Next, spread the
“fingers” on the Upper Brace and slide
into position on the Large Barrier Section.
Fingers
18. 19.
20.
Place the Base and Brace into position, centered,
on the bottom and fourth treads of the ladder.
Install the four (4) #10 x 1-1/4" screws (included in
hardware pack) on a slight angle, first in the
Upper brace, then in the Lower Base. Install the
self-adhering foam strips to the Large Barrier
Section as shown in diagram.
Foam
Pads
“Swing” up portion of ladder shown
in “down” position and the padlock
in the “holding” area.
Swing up portion of ladder shown in
“up” position, secured with padlock.
21. 22.
Screws
Large
Barrier Small
Barrier
If Ladder did not include Barrier, skip steps 18 through 20. Continue to step 21.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
SKIM-IT SKIMS OFF DEBRIS Cut cleaning time 75% with skimmer
extension that guides debris directly into your skimmer. Fits most
in-ground and above-ground pool skimmers. Corrosion-resistant
plastic Skim-It installs in seconds without tools.
OPTIONAL CONVERSION KIT
To e a s i l y c o n ve r t y o u r l a d d e r t o a d e c k l a d d e r o r d e r o u r # C K 7 1 0 0 .
The conversion kit includes all parts and hardware needed. Check for
availability at your local pool dealer or order online at
www.conferladders.com
5
Winterizing: To winterize your ladder pull the ladder
from the pool, remove the plugs, lay the ladder on its
side to allow the water to drain out. A small amount of
water left in the ladder will not cause any damage.
Replace the plugs into the fill holes so that they do not
get lost. The ladder may be left outside.
TO PREVENT FLOATING
Fill the “inner” ladder legs with water and cover the
four fill holes with plugs. Place the ladder over the
pool top seat with the swing up treads on the
outside of the pool. Tip the ladder sideways to
allow the treads to fill the water. This will prevent
floating. The platform should rest on the pool top
seat and the bottom tread should rest firmly on the
pool bottom. If they do not, the extension boots
may be adjusted up or down as required to
achieve the best fit.
For maximum stability, the ladder should be fas-
tened to the top of the pool. Postion the ladder at
the desired location on the pool top seat and mark
the two locations of the holes in the platform onto
the top seat. Move the ladder away, and being
careful not to drill into the liner, drill two holes
through the top seat. Fasten the ladder to the top
seat using two 1/4-20 x 2-1/4” bolts, 1/4” flat wash-
ers, and 1/4-20 hex nuts.
IMPORTANT: WHENEVER THE POOL IS NOT IN USE
THE OUTER TREADS MUST BE IN THE UP POSITION
AND LOCKED WITH THE INCLUDED PADLOCK.

97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
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Printed in U.S.A.
MADE IN THE U.S.A. by:
6CP-7100B 15M 10/07
CONFER PLASTICS, INC.
LIMITED, PRO-RATED WARRANTY
Confer Plastics, Inc. warrants their swimming pool ladders to be free from defects in workmanship for one year from
date of purchase. After the first year the cost to replace a part is as follows:
MODEL #7100
2nd Year - 20%
3rd Year - 40%
4th Year - 60%
5th Year - 80%
Plus shipping/handling
Enclose proof-of-purchase (receipts, etc.) showing date purchased, your name, address, and daytime phone number. You
will be notified of cost to replace part.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
DO NOT RETURN DEFECTIVE PART TO DEALER
The defective part should be returned, postpaid, to:
Confer Plastics, Inc.
97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120-2421
of current parts
list price
IMPORTANT
FOR YOUR SAFETY
* Check the contents of the carton with the Parts list
for this ladder.
*IfanypartsaremissingcallTollFreeU.S.-
866-396-2968 or visit our web site at
www.conferladders.com
*DO NOT attempt to assemble or install the ladder
if there are ANY shortages of parts or hardware.
*Forproperassemblyandinstallationfollowall
instructions in the sequence shown.
*Beforeusingtheproduct,afterassemblyand
installation, go over the instructions and procedures
again to make sure nothing has been overlooked.
*Besureandsafe.ThemanufacturerIS NOT
responsible for improper assembly, installation
and use.
SAFETY RULES
* Locate ladder on a solid base.
* One person on the ladder at a time.
* Ladder MUST be installed per manufacturer’s
instructions.
* DANGER: No Jumping or Diving from ladder.
* Face ladder when entering and leaving pool.
* To prevent entrapment or drowning — DO NOT
swim through, behind or around ladder.
* Ladder to be used as a swimming pool ladder only.
* Weight limit - 300 lbs maximum
*Warning: Exceeding the maximum weight
restriction may cause the ladder to fail.
* When ladder is not in use lock up outer treads with
padlock provided in hardware bag.
* Consult your local Building Department before
installation of your pool and equipment.
*DANGER: Use a cordless drill for assembly
and installation. NEVER use an electric drill in
or around the pool.