Confer Plastics CCX-AG Setup guide

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER/INSTALLER: GIVE TO HOMEOWNER
CONFER ABOVE GROUND
CURVE STEP / ABOVE GROUND
CURVE STEP SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Made in the U.S.A. by
www.conferladders.com
Model CCX-AG
Note: 40 lbs. of sand required!
Model CCX-AG 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
Attach one of the
panel extensions [D]
to part [A] by sliding
in from the side until
flush. Repeat to
attach the second
part [D].
Step 2
With the thin edge
of the curved riser
[C] facing down-
ward align the
lower tabs with the
openings on part
[A] and push in.
Step 3
While holding lower
tabs in part [A] align
the top tabs then
tap down with a
rubber mallet until
flush.
Step 4
Confer Plastics “CURVE” Above Ground Pool Step can be assembled with the treads curved inward or curved
outward. Determine which direction you want the steps before starting assembly.
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. If you have a pool deck it is
recommended to build the step on top of the deck to avoid lifting completed step over the pool wall.
Hardware Pack
4 - Plugs (wg)
8 - #10 x 1-1/4" screws
2 - Labels-No Jumping/Diving
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-AG - CURVE ABOVE GROUND POOL STEP
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY
Parts List
2 - Side panels [part A]
1 - Panel brace [part B]
4 - Curved risers [part C]
2 - Panel extensions [part D]
4 - Handrail posts [part E]
2 - Deck connectors [part F]
2 - Handrails [part G]
4 - Foot pads [part H]
4 - Treads [part I]
If missing parts call - Toll free U.S. - 800-635-3213 or www.Conferplastics.com
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IF YOU HAVE THE CONFER CURVE STEP
WITHOUT THE ADD-ON CONTINUE WITH
STEP 11.
IF YOU HAVE THE CONFER CURVE STEP
WITH OPTIONAL ADD-ON SKIP STEPS 11-18
AND CONTINUE WITH STEP 19.
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 5
Tilt the step
backwards to
expose all four
of the rounded
tabs on the
bottom edges.
Step 6
Rotate
90°
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].
Step 9
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 10
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 7
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.
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 11
Repeat to install the second
and third treads [I]. The fourth
[Top] tread [I] will install slightly
different than the previous
three. Install this tread by
placing over the four tabs
located on the panel exten-
sions [D]. Using a rubber
mallet strike the top of the
tread directly over the tabs
until seated. All treads and
risers must be installed in
the same direction.
Step 12
#1 #2
STOP!
STOP!
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To install the lower
handrail posts [E] first
locate the openings on
part [A] just below the
second tread marked with
#4. 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
To install the upper
hand rail posts [E]
first locate the
openings on panel
extension [D] marked
with the #4. 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 14
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 Step 16
Step 17
With the step in place and positioned about 1 inch away
from the inside of pool wall [back of step must not touch
pool liner] extend the two deck connectors onto the pool
deck and attach using 2-#10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws in
each connector. These screws should be spaced as far
apart as possible using the holes provided in the deck
connector. Next, attach the two deck connectors to the
handrail posts using 2-#10 x 1-1/4” screws in each post.
Step 18
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.
Place handrails [G]
over the top of handrail
posts, push down to
lock in place.
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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 & 9].
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 hand rail post [Part K]
1 - Long hand rail 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 - Tread filler [Part T]
1 - Tread extension [Part U]
2 - Plugs [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 hold-
ing the tread down,
tap inward with a
rubber mallet until
locked in place.
Step 29
Install the short
handrail post [K]
by sliding down
into lower slot on
add-on panel [J];
slot is marked
with #4.
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 (Contʼd.)
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 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 30
lbs, into the upper hole.
Using the 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 (Contʼd.)
Install the second tread
[I] onto the base step
Step 33 Install the long handrail
post [L] into the upper
slot on add-on panel,
slot is marked
with #4.
Step 34 Repeat step 31 to install
the small flex riser [R]
then place the small
curved tread [S] over the handrail post
and attach the same as step 32.
Step 35
Install the third
tread [I] onto
the base step
Step 36 Slide the tread filler [T]
down between the hand
rail post and panel.
Step 37
Attach the tread extension
[U] onto the step panel [A].
Step 38
The last [Top] tread
installs different
from the previous
three. To install the
last tread [I] place
over the four tabs
located on panel
extension [D].
Using a rubber
mallet strike the
top of the tread
directly over the
tabs until seated.
Step 39 Install the two handrail
posts [E] into side panel
[A] by following steps 13
and 14. The other
two handrail posts
[E] will not be
used, save as
spare parts
or recycle.
Step 40
Place one of the
deck connectors
[F] over the
upper hand rail
post and slide
down. Check to
make sure [This
side down] is
facing down-
ward. Repeat
to install the
second part [F].
Step 41
Place handrails
[G] over the top
of handrail posts
and push down
to lock in place.
Step 42 FOLLOW STEPS
17 AND 18 TO
PLACE STEP
IN POOL.
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CP-CURVE STEP-AG 11-12
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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 WINTERIZE YOUR 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 BY YOURSELF.
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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