Step 2:
IDENTIFY HARDWARE
1/4 x 1"
Bolts - 8 pcs
1/4 x 3/4"
Bolts - 30 pcs
Washers
66 pcs
Hex Nuts
40 pcs
# 10 x 3/4"
Screws - 6 pcs
Step 3: FIT TREADS
& RISERS INTO
STRINGERS
Each of the tread riser parts is hollow and contains air. When manufactured, the tread risers have small holes pierced in them so when
the fully assembled step is placed within the pool the air can escape and the internal cavities will fill with water. This prevents the steps
from wanting to float in the pool. However, it does take time. If you wish to speed this process up and ensure your steps will fill with
water faster, you can drill an additional small hole (1/4") in the
ends
of the tread risers (all parts) as shown in Detail 3.1 above
3.1
3.2
Each of the full tread risers is designed and manufactured to fold down the “center line” (indicated above in Details 3.2 & 3.3 with
arrows). The plastic material used in the manufacture of these parts is very flexible, however, temperature is an important factor on
how easily they will fold. The colder the material the harder it will be to fold the parts.
HINT
: if you heat the entire “center line” of the
tread risers they will fold much easier. Using hot water, a heat gun or hair dryer or even laying the parts in the direct sunlight will
soften the plastic and allow them to fold easily. Make certain not to overheat the plastic - it can permanently mark or damage the parts
3.3
R
3.4
3.5
3.7
The fit and positioning of the treads and risers into the stringers is very specific. Each of the stringers has indentations with holes which
the ends of the treads and risers fit and lock into. The treads and risers have button lock knobs on the ends which fit through the holes
of the stringers and lock each part in place. Lay one right ( R ) stringer on a flat surface with the indentations facing up (Detail 3.4 &
3.5). The proper positioning of all treads and risers is outlined in Detail 3.6 & 3.7. Review this layout for correct positioning of all parts
1
2
3.6
3
4
5
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2
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Hardware
Hardware
Hardware
Hardware
Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
¾
"
""
"
1
"
""
"
3¼
"
""
"
Stainless Lock Pins
4 pcs
3/16 x 3/4”
Bolts-Nuts-Washers
2 sets
Gate Latch
& Striker
1 set
1/4 x 3-1/4"
Bolts - 2 pcs
