Confer Plastics STEP-1 Setup guide

SAND
Note: 40 lbs.
of sand
required!
(See Step 8)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER/INSTALLER: GIVE TO HOMEOWNER
CONFER-STEP-1
Above-Ground Pool Steps
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Made in the U.S.A. by
www.conferladders.com

MOUNTING BRACKET
WEDGES
(
SEE STEP 1
)
BASE
STEP
RISER
HANDRAIL
SHORT HANDRAIL
POST
LONG HANDRAIL
POST
PARTS LIST HARDWARE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
Qty Description Qty Description • Mallet or hammer and block of wood
2 - Bases 22 - #10 x 1-1/4” Screw • Phillips Screwdriver
2 - Side Panels 2 - Label - No Jumping/Diving • Cordless Drill Motor
2 - Handrails 2 - Mounting Brackets • 1/8” Drill Bit
2 - Long Handrail Posts • Knife
2 - Short Handrail Posts • Pliers
4 - Risers • Liquid Soap or Spray Lubricant
4 - Steps (with 16 wedges) • Sand (approximately 40 lbs.)
See Step 1
Make sure
wording is facing
forward.
2
CONFER-STEP MODEL # STEP-1
Inpool Steps from Confer Plastics
NOTE : FOR INSTALLATION ON FLAT BOTTOM
ABOVE GROUND POOLS ONLY. NOT FOR
DISHED/SLOPED BOTTOMS
Using pliers remove the
locking wedges from both
ends of each step
and SAVE.
The four handrail posts
are joined together as one
unit and must be separated
before starting assembly.
Using a sharp knife, carefully
cut the posts apart. When
finished you will have two
long posts and two short
posts as required in step #7.
Secure each 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.
Step 1
Step 3
Step 5 Step 6
Step 4
Lay one of the
side panels down
on a clean, flat
surface. Push the
end of each step
into the openings
of the side panel. Make sure that the riser groove in the top of each
step is lined up with the riser recess in the side panel and the
engraved markings “Danger No Jumping/No Diving” are facing
toward the front of the unit.
Position the base
under the side panel.
Secure the base to each
side panel with four #10 x 1-1/4”
screws. Use the molded locators on
each tab of the base.
Step 2
Remove wedges
and save for Step 5.
Insert a riser between each of the steps so that the ends of the risers
align in the riser recesses on the same panel.
Note: Position riser so center hole faces “back” of steps.
Position the second side panel over the steps and risers and press
the panel down so that each step and riser are fully seated into the
second side panel. It may be necessary to tap the side panel, using
a mallet or a hammer and block of wood, to fully seat it.

If you are assembling this unit for use with an
enclosure kit or SIG system refer to the instructions supplied with
the kit. Do not attach the handrails to the posts as described below.
STOP!
If you are assembling this unit for use with an
enclosure kit or SIG system do not attach the mounting brackets.
Affix the “No diving” labels as indicated in step 9 below and
continue to step 10.
STOP!
3
SAND
Note:
40 lbs.
of sand
required!
Pour
sand into
funnel.
Pour
sand into
funnel.
Spray the inside opening of
the mounting brackets with
liquid soap or spray
lubricant and slide a
mounting bracket over each
of the two higher handrail
posts so that they extend
out away from the steps.
Affix the two “No jumping –
No diving” stickers to the
upper end of one of the
handrail posts, one facing
the pool and one facing
away from the pool.
Spray the ends of the
handrails with liquid
soap or spray
lubricant and slip the
ends of the handrails
into the open ends of
the posts until they
are fully seated.
Secure in place using
one #10 x 1-1/4”
screw per post.
Carefully place the assembled unit into the pool and tip it 45°
to the left, right and forward to fill steps with water. Repeat if
steps continue to float
Step 7
Place the assembled unit on
the deck near the pool. Note
that there are two sets of
handrail posts-one set 36-1/4”
long and one set 43-1/2” long.
Also note that the inside ends
of each handrail post are
formed differently - the “top”
end is H-shaped inside to
accept the ends of the
handrails and the opposite
end is the “plain end” (the end
to be inserted into the side
panels). Spray the “plain ends”
of all four handrail posts with
liquid soap or spray lubricant.
Top End – accepts the
ends of handrails..
Plain End – coat outside
of end with liquid soap
or spray lubricant.
Step 8
Step 9
Step 11
Step 10
Side 8a.
IMPORTANT: To prevent floating
you
MUST do the following: Pour
about 10 pounds of dry sand into
each of the four openings indicated
above. Shake unit to distribute the
sand evenly. Adding water may also
help to distribute the sand.
Fasten the long Handrail
posts to the side panels
with one #10 x 1-1/4” screw
per post approximately
one inch (1”) below the
mouth of the hole in which
the post is inserted into
the side panel.
Insert the short posts into the
Insert the short posts into the
lower holes of the side panel to
lower holes of the side panel to
the line indicated on the post.
the line indicated on the post.
Fasten with screw
Insert the long Handrail posts
into the upper holes making
certain that ends marked “top”
are pointing up.
Slide mounting
brackets onto posts.
Two people are needed
for this step
Fasten with
Screw to
secure.
Position the unit, between upright posts of the
pool, so that the handrail posts are as close as
possible to the pool top seat. Slide the mounting brackets down until
they reach the deck surface. Fasten to the deck surface by drilling two
1/8” pilot holes, using the preformed holes in the mounting brackets as
guides. If the bracket is
not long enough to reach
the deck surface it will be
necessary to extend that
part of the deck surface
so that the brackets can
be fastened down.
Secure with two #10 x
1-1/4” screws per
bracket. After fastening
the unit to the deck
secure the brackets to
the handrail posts using
one #10 x 1-1/4” screw
per bracket.
Note: After assembly you
will have two extra #10 x
1-1/4” screws.
Step 12

CP-STEP-1-US 01-08
4
Options available – To make an
up-and-over step system with gate
as shown for your pool purchase
our #Step-Enc Enclosure Kit and
an additional #Step-1.
Contact your dealer or check
online at
www.conferladders.com
Safety Information
1) Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
the safe use of all hand tools and equipment.
2). Do not use the Confer-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-Step from the pool for the off-
season months.
If your Confer-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 it’s 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: Use care when lifting the unit.
It will weigh at least 130 lbs.
If you have the Confer-Step Enclosure System or Connector
System: disconnect the two units by removing the center
platform/side rail assembly at the top of the steps. Do not stand on
the top step of the outside unit as it may tip. Lift up the unit inside
the pool and tilt it so that water drains out of the steps. Once it is
light enough carefully lift it over the side of the pool, lay the unit on
it’s back side and allow most of the water to drain from the side
panels.
The Confer-Step can be covered, if desired, and stored outdoors.
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North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
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www.conferladders.com
Printed in U.S.A.
MADE IN THE U.S.A. by:
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:
STEP-1
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