Step 2.
Lay one of the connecting
rails down on a clean, flat
surface. Push the end of the
connecting step into the
openings of the connecting
rail until fully seated. Make
sure the “tread” surface of
the step is facing up towards
the rails.
Step 1.
Using a pair of pliers twist off the locking wedges
from both ends of the conecting step and SAVE.
SAVE
Secure the
connecting step by
fully inserting the locking
wedges., saved from step #1,
between the side panel and the top surface of
both ends of each step. Tap in place with a hammer.
Step 3.
Lay the second
connecting rail down
and push the
a opposite end of the
connecting step into
the openings until
fully seated.
Step 6.
Fasten the
connector kit to
the handrail
posts using (16)
#10 x 1-1/4”
screws (eight
per side) at
each of the pre-
marked
locations.
Attach the
handrails, to
the inside
unit only, as
described in
step 11 of the
STEP-1
instructions.
Step 5.
With one of the assembled
step units at the desired
location inside the pool, and
the second unit, placed
outside the pool, slide the
assembled connector kit
down over the upper handrail
posts until it is resting on the
pool top seat. IMPORTANT:
DO NOT stand on the top
steps of the unit until fully
assembled.
Step 7.
Fasten the
pickets to the
step unit at the
pre-marked lo-
cations with
twelve #10 1-
1/4” screws.
Also, secure
the gate
adapter posts
and upper
handrail posts
in place with
#10 x 1-1/4”
screws at the
pre-marked
locations.
Step 11.
Gate
installation: see
instructions
enclosed with
gate. There are
two differences
for this
installation. For
this installation
the gate posts
slide over the
adapter posts
as shown here.
And; You must
also fasten the
lowest corner of
that flange to
the step unit as
shown (see photo at far right). NOTE: the
hinge post must be on your right-hand side
(as you are looking up the steps).
Step 12.
IMPORTANT: Fasten the
lowest corner of each flange to
the step as shown below.
3
2
Align one of the triple pickets into the notches of the handrail at the top of the unit. Fasten the pickets in place, at the top of the
pickets, using the #10 x 3/4” screws. Continue placing and fastening the double pickets and then the single picket. Repeat for
the opposite handrail. Cover the ends of the screws with the protective caps.
Step 10.
Slide the gate
adapter posts
down over
the short
handrail posts
of the outside
unit until they
bottom out.
Step 8.
Step 8.
Insert the ends of
the notched
handrails into the
open ends of the
posts on the
outside unit.
Fasten in place
using four #10 x
1-1/4” screws.
Step 9.
Step 9.
Step 4.
Step 4.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ENCLOSURE KIT MODEL #STEP-ENC (complete kit consists of two cartons)
PARTS LIST
Qty. Description (Carton 1 of 2)
1 Connecting Step
2 Connecting Rail
2 Gate Adapter Post
2 Set of Pickets (single, double, triple)
The following parts are supplied
in the gate carton:
(Carton 2 of 2)
1 Gate Installation Manual
2 Gate w/hardware & padlock
1 Hinge Mounting Post
1 Latch Mounting Post
HARDWARE
Qty. Description
40 #10x1-1/4” Screw
12 #10 x 3/4” Screw
12 Protective Cap
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
• Pliers
• Mallet (or Hammer) and block of wood
• Drill Motor (cordless)
• Phillips Bit
Assemble the two STEP-1 units as per their instructions, but do not attach the mounting brackets to the
posts (as described in Step 9). These parts will not be used. Also, do not attach the handrails to
the posts (as described in Step 11 of the STEP-1 instructions).
For best installation results, the outside unit should be placed on flat patio blocks on level ground.
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