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3

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. Affix 

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. 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.

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 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 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.

Summary of Contents for STEP-1X

Page 1: ...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 comp...

Page 2: ...lect 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...

Page 3: ... 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 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...

Page 4: ...he 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 liftin...

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