Confer Plastics 6000X User manual

MODEL #6000X
ADJUSTABLE HEAVY DUTY INPOOL LADDER
Adjusts to fit pool deck heights of 42” to 56” - Ladder must be attached to deck
WEIGHT LIMIT 300 LBS.
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
Assembly video available online: www.conferplastics.com
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 page # 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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Proudly Made in U.S.A. by
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

Hardware Pack
26 - #10 x 1-1/4” screws
2 - Mounting Blocks
2 - Adjustable Tubes
Tools Needed for Assembly
* - Cordless Drill
* - 1/8” Drill Bit
* - Phillips Screwdriver
or screwdriver bits
* - Pliers
* - Garden Hose
* - Liquid soap or lubricant
Barrier Parts List
(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
Parts List
2 - Handrails
2 - Stringers (Legs)
4 - Upper treads
1 - Bottom tread
1 - Platform with Wedges
(See Step 4)
HANDRAIL
WEDGE
PLATFORM
ADJUSTABLE
TUBE
UPPER
TREAD
MOUNTING
BLOCK
STRINGER/
LEG
BARRIER
SECTION
BOTTOM
TREAD
Use a little liquid soap to
help with ladder assembly.
Model #6000X Adjustable Heavy-Duty Inpool Ladder
Ladder must be attached to deck
If missing parts call - Toll free U.S./Canada - 800-635-3213 or www.conferladders.com
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.). Be sure that barriers (fences, gates, etc.)
restricting pool access meet local codes.
Use for intended purpose only
• Use only as a 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 ladder.
All parts and hardware are required. If any parts are missing, DO NOT attempt to assemble or install the ladder.
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 ladder must be located on a level, solid base and in a location that will be
in full view of competent adult supervision when in use.
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.
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# 6000X Extension Kit (Part # 6000X-EXT) - Raises ladder
to reach deck heights from 57” to approximately 68”. Kit
includes two extension boots, one additional ladder tread,
hardware and instructions.
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES MAY BE PURCHASED
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 skim-
mers. Corrosion-resistant plastic Skim-It installs in seconds
without tools. Order online at www.conferladders.com

Step 2.
Two sets of Lug
locations are provided.
Attach 4 upper treads
to the stringers in the
position determined by
the pool height.
Tread Lugs
Use upper
lugs for
50” to 54” pools.
Use lower
lugs for
42” to 48” pools.
Step 4. Using a pair of pliers twist
off the wedges that are
attached from the end of
the platform and SAVE for
use in step 5.
Wedges
Protrusion
Detach
Wedges
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.
Match
Platform
protrusions
to Handrail
openings
After platform is in
position, tap in the
supplied wedges at
the bottom of each
opening to ensure a
secure fit
Push
down
Step 6.
If needed, coat tubes
with liquid soap or
lubricant and slip
the adjustable tubes
through the mounting
blocks all the way
down over the
protruding nubs.
Mounting Block
Adjustable tube Slide mounting
blocks over nubs
Step 3.
Secure the
upper treads
by driving
#10 x 1-1/4”
screws through
the recessed,
pre-drilled holes
in the ends of
each tread as
shown. Repeat
for all 4 upper
treads.
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Step 1.
Snap stringers
into bottom tread.
If necessary lift
the two stringers
off the ground,
with the bottom
tread attached,
and drop them
firmly so that the
stringers “snap”
into the tread
pockets. The
bottom tread
should pivot freely.
Tread Lugs
Make sure the
single row of
tread lugs are
facing forward.

Step 9.
Attach the handrails to
the ladder assembly,
making certain that the
treads face correctly.
Step 7.
Push the adjust-
able tubes
with mounting
blocks into
handrails.
Step 8.
Stringers
Fill both stringers with water to
allow the ladder to be submerged
in the pool.
4
Screws
Foam
Pads
Step 12.
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,
and then in the Lower
Base as shown. Install
the self-adhering foam
strips to the Large
Barrier Section as shown.
Snap Small and Large Barrier Sections into
slots on Lower Base as shown.
Large
Barrier
Small
Barrier
Step 10.
Step 11.
Fingers
Separate sections at
the top slightly and
position Upper Brace
over Small Barrier
Section.
Next, spread the
“fingers” on the Upper
Brace into position
on the Large Barrier
Section as shown.

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Step 13.
Submerge in
water and tilt to a
15° angle to allow
water to fill the
treads.
Note: Ladder
treads must fill
with water to
prevent floating
Step 14.
Place the ladder in
the desired position
on the deck and slide
the ladder assembly
down until the bot-
tom tread meets the
pool liner. Slide the
adjustable tubes with
the mounting blocks
as needed to position
the ladder correctly
on the deck.
Make sure the
bottom tread is
seated with the
pool liner.
Ladder
Assembly.
Slide
adjustable
tubes to
position
against deck.
Step 15.
C. Drill a 1/8” pilot hole through
the handrail ends at the premarked
locations into the stringers and
repeat this step for the adjustable
tubes and mounting blocks.
B. Using a cordless drill attach
the mounting blocks with
eight (8) #10 x 1-1/4” screws.
A. Secure the handrail
using four (4) #10 x 1-1/4”
screws at the pre-marked
locations (two per handrail).
D. Secure the handrail to the
tubes using four (4) #10 x 1-1/4”
screws at the pre-marked
locations (two per handrail).
WARNING! Using a corded
drill near pool may result in
electrocution.
WARNING! Verify that your chosen location
is level and will be in full view of competent adult
supervision when in use.

CP-6000X REV. 1-19
Printed in USA
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MADE IN THE USA
97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
Toll Free U.S. 800-635-3213
FAX [phone]
www.conferladders.com
WINTERIZING: Unfasten the ladder from adjustable tubes and remove from the water. Remove the plugs
and lay ladder on its side to drain. It will take several minutes for the water to drain out of the ladder rails and
treads. A small amount of water left in ladder will not cause any damage. Replace the plugs so they won’t get
lost. To reinstall, see Step #13.
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
Safe Use
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.
Watch children at all times when they are in or around water to help prevent drowning.
BE SURE AND SAFE. The manufacturer IS NOT responsible for improper assembly Installation and use.
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