Vinyl Works SLIDE & LOCK SLA001-3 User manual

MODEL# SLA001-3 "SLIDE & LOCK"
A-FRAME POOL LADDER
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, nut driver & rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver,
: 7/16" socket, nut driver & rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver, : 7/16" socket, nut driver & rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver,
: 7/16" socket, nut driver & rench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) scre driver,
1/8" + 1/4" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker, a level and a PAD LOCK
1/8" + 1/4" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker, a level and a PAD LOCK1/8" + 1/4" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker, a level and a PAD LOCK
1/8" + 1/4" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker, a level and a PAD LOCK
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE -
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- ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
• This above
This aboveThis above
This above-
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-ground pool ladder has a 300 lb load capacity
ground pool ladder has a 300 lb load capacity ground pool ladder has a 300 lb load capacity
ground pool ladder has a 300 lb load capacity -
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- one person
one person one person
one person -
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- hen properly installed
hen properly installed hen properly installed
hen properly installed
• This pool ladder is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only
This pool ladder is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only This pool ladder is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only
This pool ladder is designed & intended for use ith an above ground pool only -
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- flat bottom pool
flat bottom pool flat bottom pool
flat bottom pool
• 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 -
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- 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
• This product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards for
This product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards forThis product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards for
This product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/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
• For entry & exit of the pool, face ladder at all times. Utilize handrails for safe climbing
For entry & exit of the pool, face ladder at all times. Utilize handrails for safe climbingFor entry & exit of the pool, face ladder at all times. Utilize handrails for safe climbing
For entry & exit of the pool, face ladder at all times. Utilize handrails for safe climbing
• This pool ladder is designed for use by only one person at all times
This pool ladder is designed for use by only one person at all timesThis pool ladder is designed for use by only one person at all times
This pool ladder is designed for use by only one person at all times
• This ladder is designed ith a “Slide & Lock” exterior ladder section; a safety feature to assist in preventing access to the
This ladder is designed ith a “Slide & Lock” exterior ladder section; a safety feature to assist in preventing access to the This ladder is designed ith a “Slide & Lock” exterior ladder section; a safety feature to assist in preventing access to the
This ladder is designed ith a “Slide & Lock” exterior ladder section; a safety feature to assist in preventing access to the
s imming pool. When pool is not in use, make certain exterior section is locked securely (
s imming pool. When pool is not in use, make certain exterior section is locked securely (s imming pool. When pool is not in use, make certain exterior section is locked securely (
s imming pool. When pool is not in use, make certain exterior section is locked securely (Lock not included
Lock not includedLock not included
Lock not included)
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• Locate ladder on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool. Use of a ladder pad is highly recommended
Locate ladder on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool. Use of a ladder pad is highly recommendedLocate ladder on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool. Use of a ladder pad is highly recommended
Locate ladder on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool. Use of a ladder pad is highly recommended
• Secure ladder to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety as outlined in this assembly manual
Secure ladder to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety as outlined in this assembly manualSecure ladder to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety as outlined in this assembly manual
Secure ladder to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety as outlined in this assembly manual
• Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the ladder. Such
Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the ladder. Such Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the ladder. Such
Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the ladder. Such
objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapmentobjects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
• NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED -
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- Nothing replaces parental supervision
Nothing replaces parental supervision Nothing replaces parental supervision
Nothing replaces parental supervision
• Assemble & install this a
Assemble & install this aAssemble & install this a
Assemble & install this a-
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-frame pool ladder as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
frame pool ladder as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructionsframe pool ladder as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
frame pool ladder as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
PARTS INCLUDED
PARTS INCLUDEDPARTS INCLUDED
PARTS INCLUDED
Support Legs (2 each)
Support Legs (2 each)Support Legs (2 each)
Support Legs (2 each) Adjustable Base
Adjustable BaseAdjustable Base
Adjustable Base
Supports (2 each)
Supports (2 each)Supports (2 each)
Supports (2 each)
Top Platform (1)
Top Platform (1)Top Platform (1)
Top Platform (1)
3/4" Scre
3/4" Scre3/4" Scre
3/4" Scre
3/4"
3/4"3/4"
3/4"
Carriage
CarriageCarriage
Carriage
Bolt
BoltBolt
Bolt
MAKE CERTAIN TO READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CARE-
FULLY & IDENTIFY ALL PARTS BEFORE STARTING THE
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION OF THIS POOL LADDER.
FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR
WEBSITE. REVIEW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
NOTHING REPLACES PARENTAL SUPERVISION
SWIM SAFELY & NEVER SWIM ALONE
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Ladder Section (2)
Ladder Section (2)Ladder Section (2)
Ladder Section (2) Handrails (2 each)
Handrails (2 each)Handrails (2 each)
Handrails (2 each)
Base Treads (2)
Base Treads (2)Base Treads (2)
Base Treads (2)
Anti
AntiAnti
Anti-
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-Entrapment Barrier Parts
Entrapment Barrier PartsEntrapment Barrier Parts
Entrapment Barrier Parts
(1 part BA, BB, BC & BD + 5 pickets)
(1 part BA, BB, BC & BD + 5 pickets)(1 part BA, BB, BC & BD + 5 pickets)
(1 part BA, BB, BC & BD + 5 pickets)
2
22
2-
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-1/2"
1/2"1/2"
1/2"
Carriage
CarriageCarriage
Carriage
Bolt
BoltBolt
Bolt
1/2" Barrier Scre
1/2" Barrier Scre1/2" Barrier Scre
1/2" Barrier Scre
Washer
WasherWasher
Washer Nut
NutNut
Nut
3"
3"3"
3"
Bolt
BoltBolt
Bolt
2-1/2"
3"
3/ "
Hardware Measurement Guide
1/2"

1. Position A1 & A2 handrail sets together as sho n
(1.1). Each handrail has holes to accept the top platform
(1.2). The ends of the platform are designed to fit ithin
these holes and snap & lock into place (1.3). Fit the
platform, ith anti-skid surface and arning labels
facing up ard, into the handrails (1.4). Gently tap out-
side of handrails so the button-lock tabs protrude
through and secure platform in place. Make certain tabs
lock securely (1.5). Repeat for both sets of handrails.
A1 A2
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.5
1.4
2. With top platform snapped into handrail sets, secure
A1 & A2 handrails together. Use a 3/4" carriage bolt
ith asher & nut at each of the three positions sho n
(2.1-2.2). The hard are fits on the inside face of the
handrails. Tighten hard are ith an open end rench
(2.3). Repeat for both handrail sets.
2.1
2.2
2.3
3. Measure both the inside
depth and outside height of the
pool to determine the height
adjustment of the ladder (Detail
3.1). Measure at the point you
plan to position the ladder as
the measurements may vary
Detail 3.1
Detail 3.1Detail 3.1
Detail 3.1
Measure
Outside
Pool
Measure
Inside
Pool
around the pool. Make certain to choose a location
that has a solid base and is free from high traffic.
Be advised: hen the ladder is installed in the pool,
the top platform of the ladder should be just above
the top rail of the pool so the ladder itself, not the
top rail of the pool, supports the eight load on the
ladder (see 3.2). Thus, add approximately 1 inch to
your measurements inside and outside of the pool.
Double check your measurements and record them
for use later in this assembly. Measure accurately
Measure accuratelyMeasure accurately
Measure accurately.
3.2
4. Understand the height adjustment. Note
that the support legs B1 & B2 have
measurement guides (markings) stamped in
each part (4.1). Use these to set the height
of the ladder both inside & outside the pool.
The adjustable foot supports C1 & C2 fit
over the support legs B1 & B2 respectively
and align at the marking for the appropriate
height required (see 4.2).
4.2 4.1

6. NOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE: This side of ladder ill be adjusted for
: This side of ladder ill be adjusted for : This side of ladder ill be adjusted for
: This side of ladder ill be adjusted for OUTSIDE
OUTSIDEOUTSIDE
OUTSIDE of the pool
of the pool of the pool
of the pool. The adjustable base supports (C1 &
C2) fit over the support legs (B1 & B2) at the bottom. Snap the adjustable base supports over the bottom
of the support legs and slide them up / do n to the outside
outsideoutside
outside measurement using the measurement guide
markings (6.1). Don’t forget to add approximately 1 inch for clearance above the pool (from step 3). Align
square bolt holes in base supports ith round bolt holes in support legs (6.2). Make certain the measure-
ment settings of the t o support legs match, the t o that are assembled currently. Secure both adjustable
base supports using four 3/4 carriage bolts ith ashers & nuts on the inside face (6.3).
6.2
A1
B1
5. Lay the assembled handrails and platform on edge (5.1). Start
ith the top support leg positions (5.1). Identify the raised ribs on
the B1 & B2 support legs (5.2). The ribs on the B1 & B2 support legs
fit into a channel in the A1 & A2 handrails (5.3). Fit the B1 & B2 into
the A1 & A2 handrails respectively (A1 + B1 & A2 + B2 - see 5.4 &
5.5). The bolt holes ill align hen the support legs are fitted into
the handrails properly. Secure both “top” support legs using t o 3/4
carriage bolts ith ashers & nuts on the inside face.
Top
5.1
5.2
5.3 5.4
5.5
Bottom
6.1
6.3
7. With the sub-assembled ladder on edge (7.1), fit a base tread D onto the C1 & C2 adjustable base
supports (7.2). The base tread has a pocket at both ends that fits over the C1 & C2 base supports. The C1
& C2 base supports have a locking tab on the ends; press the base tread onto the base supports until the
button-lock tab snaps through the bottom channels of the base tread (see 7.3). Position the locking tab in
the center of the channel and snap firmly in place (7.4).
7.3
7.4
7.1
7.2
8. Gently, flip sub-
assembled ladder over
onto opposite handrails
so the remaining half
can be completed. The
remaining half ill be for
the INSIDE
INSIDEINSIDE
INSIDE of the pool.

NO BOLT
LEAVE
OPEN
9.3
A1-A2
B1-B2
9.2
Secure ith bolt
NO BOLT
9.1
9. Similar to step 5 previously; fit t o remaining support legs B1 & B2 into the A1 & A2 handrails
respectively (A1+B1 & A2+B2 - see step 5 & 9.2). Secure connecting parts at ONLY
ONLYONLY
ONLY one bolt location (see
9.1 & 9.3). The open bolt hole in parts A1-B1 & A2-B2 ill be addressed in step 13 to follo . Secure ith
single 3/4 carriage bolt ith ashers & nuts on the inside face of each support leg / handrail set.
NO BOLT
10. NOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE: This side of the ladder ill be adjusted
: This side of the ladder ill be adjusted : This side of the ladder ill be adjusted
: This side of the ladder ill be adjusted
for the
for the for the
for the INSIDE
INSIDEINSIDE
INSIDE of the pool
of the pool of the pool
of the pool. Similar to step 6; fit t o
remaining adjustable base supports (C1 & C2) over
support legs (B1 & B2). Adjust the base supports to
the inside
insideinside
inside measurement using the measurement
guide markings (10.1). Make certain to add the 1
inch for pool clearance. Adjust both inside support
legs the same. Align bolt holes & secure each base
support at ONLY
ONLYONLY
ONLY three locations (10.2 & 10.3),
leaving indicated bolt hole open until step 13.
Similar to step 7, fit remaining base tread D (10.4).
10.1
10.2
10.4
11.1
10.3
NO
NONO
NO
BOLT
BOLTBOLT
BOLT
BOLT
BOLTS
LEAVE OPEN
INSIDE TOP
BOLT HOLE
(Both sides)
11. Stand ladder in upright position on a flat
surface. Base treads are pivotal; they can be
adjusted back & forth so ladder in stable. Adjust
both treads appropriately (11.1). Using a 1/8 drill
bit, drill a pilot hole through both ends of base
tread & base support (11.2). Secure using 3/4
scre provided (11.3). Repeat for both base treads
11.2
11.3
12. For both inside (in-pool) & outside (exterior) portions of ladder,
fit ladder sections F into assembled frame. Slide ladder sections
do n the channels of the handrails and support legs, left and right,
from top to bottom (12.1 & 12.2). The ladder section ill only slide
do n as far as the catch of the locking mechanism (12.3). Using
the finger hole on the outside of the locking mechanism (A2 hand-
rail - right side) pull the locking mechanism out allo ing the ladder
section to continue to slide do n (12.4). Gently fit & slide ladder
sections do n to bottom on both sides of the ladder (12.5).
12.2
12.3 12.4
12.5
12.1

TOP OF LADDER
BOTTOM OF LADDER 13.4
13.5
13.7
13.2
13.1
13.3
13. VERY IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANTVERY IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT - SECURE IN-POOL LADDER SECTION. The inside / in-pool ladder section F must
be secured in place for greater strength & stability. The inside ladder section MUST NOT be allo ed to
slide up. Identify the inside / in-pool side of your ladder ith the “missing” hard are connection points
from steps 9 & 10. Make certain ladder section F is all the ay to the bottom. At the four bolt locations
identified in 13.1 (left from step 9 & 10 - see 13.4 & 13.5), pass a 2-1/2 carriage bolt through the open bolt
hole, from the outside in, and secure using a asher and nut (13.7). The bolts ill pass through an open
slot in the ladder section at all four corners (see 13.2, 13.3 & 13.6), t o at the top of the ladder section
and t o at the bottom. Tighten all four bolts equally to slightly beyond snug - as you tighten, you ill see
the asher and nut pull the ladder section tight to the support frame. Do not over-tighten.
13.6
15. Position ladder in the pool at desired location
(15.1) making certain the anti-entrapment barrier is
a ay from the pool liner. Position ladder above an up-
right support post of pool for greater stability (15.2).
You MUST
MUSTMUST
MUST secure the ladder to the pool top rail for
strength & stability. The top platform of the ladder has
4 possible bolt holes; choose 2 that best suit your
positioning & pool top rail. Mark bolt locations on pool
top rail & drill 1/4" holes. Using the 3" bolts, ashers &
nuts, secure ladder to top rail (15.3). Tighten
hard are. IMPORTANT
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
IMPORTANT: When pool is not in use slide
up exterior ladder section & secure ith lock (15.4).
Remove & store for pool closure / interization.
14. VERY IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANTVERY IMPORTANT
VERY IMPORTANT - COMPLETE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF ANTI-ENTRAPMENT LADDER
BARRIER ON REVERSE OF THIS PAGE BEFORE INSTALLING LADDER INTO THE POOL. The barrier is
included ith this ladder to prevent children from s imming through or behind pool ladder. Failure to
complete assembly & installation may result is serious personal injury or dro ning.
SLIDE &
SLIDE & SLIDE &
SLIDE &
LOCK WHEN
LOCK WHEN LOCK WHEN
LOCK WHEN
NOT IN USE
NOT IN USENOT IN USE
NOT IN USE
SWIM
SWIMSWIM
SWIM
SAFELY
SAFELYSAFELY
SAFELY
15.1
15.2
15.3
15.4
Revised Instruction SLA - 1/8/2009

IDENTIFY
IDENTIFYIDENTIFY
IDENTIFY
BARRIER
BARRIER BARRIER
BARRIER
PARTS
PARTSPARTS
PARTS
BA
BB
BD
BC
BP
BARRIER
PICKETS
5 PIECES
MODEL SLA001
MODEL SLA001MODEL SLA001
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ANTI ANTI
ANTI-
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-ENTRAPMENT BARRIER INSTRUCTION
ENTRAPMENT BARRIER INSTRUCTIONENTRAPMENT BARRIER INSTRUCTION
ENTRAPMENT BARRIER INSTRUCTION
1. Fit parts together ( BA + BC & BB + BD ), align small scre holes
and secure ith 1/2" barrier scre s as sho n above
BA + BC
BB + BD
2. Fit sub-assembled BA+BC to back of in
inin
in-
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-pool ladder section F
pool ladder section Fpool ladder section F
pool ladder section F, behind
top ladder tread/rung. The extended scre tabs on Part BC fit on the
outside of the strengthening ribs of the tread/rung. Slide to top of ribs
and secure in place using a 1/2" scre on both left & right sides.
3. Similar to step 2 above, fit sub-assembled BB+BD to back of in-pool
ladder section F, behind bottom ladder tread/rung. The extended scre
tabs on Part BD fit on the outside of the strengthening ribs of the tread/
rung. Slide to top of ribs and secure in place using a 1/2" scre on both
left & right sides
4. Fit 3 barrier pickets through slots
in BB+BD at bottom & slide up into
slots of BA+BC and secure all ith
1/2" scre s as sho n by arro
5. Fit 2 barrier pickets through
slots in BB at bottom & slide up
into slots of BA and secure both
ith 1/2" scre s as sho n
6. Trim bottom of barrier pickets if
required as not to damage pool
liner. Leave space bet een
pickets and liner (6" maximum).