Vinyl works 2008af User manual

MODEL 2008AF

MODEL 2008AFMODEL 2008AF

MODEL 2008AF

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ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE

ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATEENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE

ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar ith

: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar ith : Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar ith

: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar ith

parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follo these instructions may

parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follo these instructions may parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follo these instructions may

parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follo these instructions may

result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !

result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !

result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !

TOOLS REQUIRED

TOOLS REQUIREDTOOLS REQUIRED

TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16" socket

: 7/16" socket : 7/16" socket

: 7/16" socket -

- nut driver or rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver,

nut driver or rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver, nut driver or rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver,

nut driver or rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver,

utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock

utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lockutility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock

utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE -

- ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

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This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity

This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity

This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity -

- one person

one person one person

one person -

- hen properly installed

hen properly installed hen properly installed

hen properly installed

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This entry system is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only

This entry system is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only This entry system is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only

This entry system is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only -

- flat bottom pool

flat bottom pool flat bottom pool

flat bottom pool

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Your above ground pool has shallo ater

Your above ground pool has shallo ater Your above ground pool has shallo ater

Your above ground pool has shallo ater -

- absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool

absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool

absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool

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This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for

This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards forThis product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for

This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for

above ground/on ground s imming pool ladders

above ground/on ground s imming pool ladders above ground/on ground s imming pool ladders

above ground/on ground s imming pool ladders

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For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times

For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all timesFor entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times

For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times

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This system is designed for use by one person at all times

This system is designed for use by one person at all timesThis system is designed for use by one person at all times

This system is designed for use by one person at all times

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This system is designed ith a protecting gate system

This system is designed ith a protecting gate system This system is designed ith a protecting gate system

This system is designed ith a protecting gate system -

- NEVER use system ithout gate attached & fully functional.

NEVER use system ithout gate attached & fully functional. NEVER use system ithout gate attached & fully functional.

NEVER use system ithout gate attached & fully functional.

When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)

When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)

When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)

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Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool

Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the poolLocate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool

Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool

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Entry system

Entry system Entry system

Entry system MUST

MUSTMUST

MUST be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety

be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety

be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety

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Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.

Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system. Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.

Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.

Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment

Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapmentSuch objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment

Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment

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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED -

- Nothing replaces parental supervision

Nothing replaces parental supervision Nothing replaces parental supervision

Nothing replaces parental supervision

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Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions

Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions

Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions

Stringers - 2 Left & 2 Right

Tread-Riser - 6 pcs

( * 2 SPECIAL * )

Top Tread - 2 pcs

Bottom Riser - 2 pcs Lo er Handrails

2-Right & 2-Left

Upper Handrails

2-Right & 2-Left

Step 1

Step 1 Step 1

Step 1 -

- Identify Parts

Identify Parts Identify Parts

Identify Parts

Gate - 1 pc

Top Platform - 1 pc

Gate Stop - 1 pc

Gate Hinges - 2 sets

(outer - larger)(inner - smaller)

Familiarize yourself ith all parts before starting

assembly of the entry system. If you notice any parts

damaged or missing, contact our customer service for

help (877-VINYL WK)

Hard are

Hard areHard are

Hard are

Measurement Guide

Measurement Guide Measurement Guide

Measurement Guide

¾"

3¼"

Step 3

Step 3Step 3

Step 3

- Add Weight to Stringers

Add Weight to Stringers Add Weight to Stringers

Add Weight to Stringers

3.1

3.2

This entry requires additional eight for ballast & to prevent the unit from

floating. The top portion of the stringers are open, exposing the inside

cavity (3.1 & 3.2). This cavity is sealed and is designed to hold material for

eight. Put approximately ten pounds (10 lbs) of coarse

coarsecoarse

coarse sand or gravel

into both the left & right stringer of ONE SIDE

ONE SIDE ONE SIDE

ONE SIDE / half of the entry. This ill

give the fully assembled system the required stability ithin the pool

ater. Additional eight can be added if desired or if you find the system

requires greater stability. IMPORTANT - Remember hich half has the

eight as you ill require for Step 5 to follo

Identify the tread-riser (2 pc) ith round pinch-off for in-pool light (2.1 - light is

optional). If using the OPT12V optional light ith this step note proper position-

ing / location of this special tread-riser (2.2). The light should be placed in the

second riser do n from the top of the step, belo

belobelo

belo the surface of the ater. Lay

stringer on flat surface ith indentations to accept treads/risers facing up (as

sho n above in “Parts”). Fit single bottom riser, ith arning signs facing

for ard, into bottom indentation (2.3) & snap into place making certain the button

lock tab of the riser passes through hole in stringer. Fit top tread, ith anti-skid

surface facing up ards, into top indentation (2.4) & snap into place. Fold tread-

riser & fit into indentations above single riser (2.5). Make certain hen folding

that the anti-skid surface is facing up ards (2.8). Repeat for remaining t o tread-

risers - remember position of special tread (2.6 & 2.2) making certain all button

lock tabs protrude & lock in place (2.9). Place opposite stringer on top of treads-

risers (2.7) aligning indentations in stringer & button lock tabs ith holes in

stringer. Snap stringer in place locking all tabs. Repeat for both sides of entry

Repeat for both sides of entryRepeat for both sides of entry

Repeat for both sides of entry

Fit Treads

Fit TreadsFit Treads

Fit Treads

& Risers

& Risers& Risers

& Risers

2.5 2.6 2.7 2.4

2.3

2.8

2.9

2.2

2.1

Step 4

Step 4Step 4

Step 4

- Attach

Attach Attach

Attach

Upper Handrails

Upper HandrailsUpper Handrails

Upper Handrails

LEFT RIGHT

4.3

4.2

Identify the upper RIGHT (R) & LEFT (L) handrails (small stamp in part - as sho n in 4.2 above). Fit

handrail pair together as sho n in 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 above , align bolt holes and secure using 1" bolts,

ashers both sides & nut . Tighten all hard are. Repeat for both sets of upper handrails. Identify top

platform and ith anti-skid surface facing up, fit handrail pairs through platform as sho n in 4.4 and

4.5 belo . Repeat for both sets of upper handrail pairs on both sides of top platform. Fit assembled

handrail pairs & platform into top openings of assembled entry as sho n in 4.6 and 4.7. Make certain

the correct handrail fits into the appropriate hole in the step assembly as it is import for the next step.

The ends of the handrails fit tightly into the openings at the top of each stringer/tread set. Make certain

to push them all the ay do n into the opening until they bottom out. Align bolt holes & secure using

3/4" bolt, double asher & nut. Repeat for both sides. Tighten all hard are.

4.1

L R

R L

4.7

4.6

4.5

4.4

Step 5

Step 5Step 5

Step 5

Attach

AttachAttach

Attach

Lo er

Lo erLo er

Lo er

Handrails

HandrailsHandrails

Handrails

Identify & separate the t o RIGHT (R) & LEFT (L) lo er handrails. Note

NoteNote

Note: one of the left handrails has

: one of the left handrails has : one of the left handrails has

: one of the left handrails has

extra holes drilled in it to accept the gate hard are

extra holes drilled in it to accept the gate hard are extra holes drilled in it to accept the gate hard are

extra holes drilled in it to accept the gate hard are -

- set this handrail aside (see 5.1)

set this handrail aside (see 5.1) set this handrail aside (see 5.1)

set this handrail aside (see 5.1). Remember from

above Step 3, one half of the system has eight

eight eight

eight added - e’ll start ith this side first. For the half ith

half ith half ith

half ith

eight

eighteight

eight, facing step as to climb, align one RIGHT (R) handrail to right side of step (see 5.2). Make certain

handrail is on the inside of three tabs of stringer and inside of tab on upper handrail (see 5.3). When on

the inside of tab on upper handrail, the upper & lo er handrails ill be perfectly in line (see 5.4). Align

holes and fasten using a 3/4" bolt, double asher and nut at all four locations. Tighten hard are.

Choose the LEFT (L) handrail WITHOUT

WITHOUTWITHOUT

WITHOUT holes for gate hard are. Similarly, align left handrail on the

inside of tabs on left stringer and upper handrail (see 5.5). Align holes and fasten using a 3/4" bolt,

double asher and nut for all four locations. Tighten hard are. The “in

inin

in-

-pool

poolpool

pool” portion is complete (see

5.6) Repeat for opposite side of step system (exterior portion) using the left handrail WITH

WITHWITH

WITH holes for

gate on the “exterior” portion - portion outside of the pool (no eight required). Make certain all

hard are is tight and handrails are perfectly in-line (as in 5.4)

5.1

5.6

Step 6

Step 6Step 6

Step 6

- Adjust Top

Adjust Top Adjust Top

Adjust Top

Platform & Secure in Place

Platform & Secure in PlacePlatform & Secure in Place

Platform & Secure in Place

5.2

LINE

5.4 5.5

5.3

INSIDE

TABS

Before entry is placed ithin the pool check the bottom of the stringers of the

in-pool portion to make certain there are no sharp edges and they are free of debris

so the pool liner is not damaged. A ladder/step pad is recommended for additional

protection of the liner. Position entry in the pool at desired location. Make certain

eighted half is inside pool. Allo step to sink to bottom (see 6.1). Adjust top

platform so it is 1" - 1.5" above the top rail of the pool. Make certain it is level (all

four corners same height) and mark ith pencil (see 6.2, 6.3 & 6.4). Using caution,

drill a 17/64" hole directly in the center of the upper handrails (repeat for all four

corners). The upper handrails have a small vertical indentation to indicate center

for ease of drilling. Insert 1" steel pin into predrilled hole, setting equidistant on

both sides of handrail, and lock top platform in place by pushing do n onto steel

pins (see 6.3 & 6.4). Make certain the platform snaps and locks into place at all four

corners. To keep the entry stable ithin the pool it is required to be secured to the

top rail of the pool. With the entry in place, use t o

t ot o

t o of the bolt locations in the top

platform that best suit your pool situation (see 6.5). Using caution, drill a 14" hole

do n through the platform and through the top rail of the pool. Secure in place ith

the 3¼" bolts, ashers & nuts provided. Make certain the debris from drilling the

platform & top rail does not fall into the pool and damage the pool liner. Use caution

hen operating po er tools around ater. When secured in place go to Box 2 of 2 -

GATE PACKAGE (hard are & instructions packaged ithin). DO NOT

DO NOTDO NOT

DO NOT use entry

use entry use entry

use entry

ithout gate installed & functioning properly (see 6.6).

ithout gate installed & functioning properly (see 6.6). ithout gate installed & functioning properly (see 6.6).

ithout gate installed & functioning properly (see 6.6). Go to gate instruction

Go to gate instructionGo to gate instruction

Go to gate instruction

6.1 6.2

6.3

6.5

6.4

6.6

ALWAYS SWIM SAFELY & NEVER SWIM ALONE

ALWAYS SWIM SAFELY & NEVER SWIM ALONEALWAYS SWIM SAFELY & NEVER SWIM ALONE

ALWAYS SWIM SAFELY & NEVER SWIM ALONE

Gate Stop - 1 pc Gate - 1 pc

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