Confer Plastics STEP-1X User manual

SAND
Note: 40 lbs.
of sand
required!
(See Step 8)
MODEL STEP-1X
ABOVE GROUND POOL STEPS
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
Assembly video available online: www.conferplastics.com
WEIGHT LIMIT 400 LBS.
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Made in the U.S.A. by
www.conferladders.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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MOUNTING BRACKET
WEDGES (SEE STEP 1)
BASE
STEP
RISER
HANDRAIL
SHORT HANDRAIL
POST
LONG HANDRAIL
POST
PARTS LIST HARDWARE TOOLS NEEDED 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
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
CONFER-STEP MODEL # STEP-1X
Inpool Steps from Confer Plastics
NOTE: FOR INSTALLATION ON FLAT BOTTOM
ABOVE GROUND POOLS ONLY. NOT FOR DISHED/
SLOPED BOTTOMS
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.).
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.
Step 3
Make
sure
wording
is facing
forward.
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
Step 1 Step 2
Remove wedges
and save for Step 5.
separated before starting assembly. Using a
sharp knife, carefully cut the posts apart. When
nished you will have two long posts and two
short posts as required in step #7.
Lay one of the side panels down on a clean,
at 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.
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.

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Secure each step by fully inserting the
locking wedges, saved from step #1, between
the side panel and the top surface of both
ends ofeach step.
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.
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 do not attach the mounting brackets. Afx
the “No diving” labels as indicated in step 9 below and continue to step 10.
STOP!
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. Afx 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.
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 8a.
IMPORTANT: To prevent oating 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 lower holes of the side
panel to the line indicated
on the post.
Insert the long Handrail
posts into the upper
holes making certain that
ends marked “top” are
pointing up.
Slide mounting
brackets onto
posts.
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 10
WARNING! Pool step will
be heavy. Have additional
help. Do not attempt to
place the step by yourself.
Fasten with
Screw to
secure.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Fasten with screw
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! Step 12
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 with a cordless drill,
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.
WARNING! Using
a corded drill near
pool may result in
electrocution.

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Printed in USA
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MADE IN THE USA
3-STEP-02-X
CP-STEP-1X-US 1-19
CONFER PLASTICS INC. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
Confer Plastics Inc. warrants their swimming pool ladders and steps to be free from defects in
workmanship for ve 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 specic 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
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-1X.
TO WINTERIZE YOUR POOL
We suggest removing your Confer-Step from the pool for the off-season months.
WARNING! Pool step will be heavy and must be lifted from within the pool. Have additional
help when removing from swimming pool. Do not attempt to remove by yourself.
If your Confer-Step-1x 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.
WARNING! 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.
To reinstall, follow installation instructions steps 10-12.
Safe Use
Contact your dealer or check online at
www.conferladders.com
To reduce the risk of drowning, entrapment, falls, paralysis, electrocution, or
other serious injury or death:
Use step system properly.
• No diving or jumping from steps - shallow water; risk of paralysis or death.
• ONE PERSON ON THE LADDER/STAIR AT A TIME.
• Illuminate the steps when using the pool at night.
Weight limit - 400 lbs maximum. Exceeding maximum weight may cause the stairs to fail.
Secure stairs when not in use. When pool is not in use, make sure gate is closed and locked.
Watch children at all times when they are in or around water to help prevent drowning.