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Removal

 

from the installed configuration: 

 

 

               

 

 

 
 
 

Step 3

 - Remove the four (4) 1/4" detent ring pins connecting the 

lower mounting arms and brace arms.  Swing the brace arms so 
they lie flat against the steps.  Slide the lower mounting arms 
back into the lower mounting arm sleeves, and reinsert the pins 
through the adjustment holes closest to the hook and closest to 
the arm attachment.  (Figure 17)  

Tip: Keep pin rings around 

fingers while handling to avoid losing the pins.   

Caution:  Do not 

twist or torque the assembly during Steps3 and 4.

 

 

 

Figure 16

 

Figure 15

 

Figure 17

 

Step 1

 - Retract the spring-loaded upper mounting arms, pivot the steps away 

from the boat swim ladder until the upper mounting arm hooks have 
disengaged the upper rung, slowly and carefully release the upper mounting 
arms, and lift the steps off the lower rung and away from the boat swim ladder.  
(Figure 15)  

Caution:

  

Be careful not to place any body parts in the path of the 

spring-loaded upper mounting arms.

  At this point, the steps can float to the 

side so people can use the boat swim ladder or be removed completely for 
storage and transport. 

Step 2

 - Unhook and unwrap the retention cord from the boat swim ladder 

and lift the steps onto the boat placing them so the mounting arms can be 
accessed.  (Figure 16) 

Summary of Contents for WAG Boarding Steps SLM-12

Page 1: ...M 12 Owner s Manual Read this manual completely and follow instructions prior to use Improper use may cause injury and or equipment damage WAG Boarding Steps have a maximum capacity of 130 pounds and are designed for dog use only U S Patent No 8 596 212 ...

Page 2: ...rtant actions to take prior to use and for safe and enjoyable ongoing ownership Assembly Overview 1 2 Detent Ring Pin 1 2 Pivot Pin Torsion Spring Runner Step Retention Cord Lower Mounting Assembly Upper Mounting Assembly Lower Mounting Arm Sleeve Brace Arm Arm Attachment 1 4 Detent Ring Pin Upper Mounting Assembly Lower Mounting Assembly Pivot Bar Lower Mounting Arm Spacer ...

Page 3: ...more than 1 1 2 an optional adjustable hook kit may be required Most 3 step or more folding and telescoping swim ladders meet these criteria A 2 step swim ladder with pivot bar will also typically meet these criteria Hook Size Carefully remove the folded assembly from the package Stand the unit up on a flat surface with the mounting arms pointing up The retention cord should be fastened around the...

Page 4: ...extend out of the lower mounting arm sleeves and the angle formed by the brace arm connection will vary depending upon the boat s swim ladder angle Remove the four 4 1 4 detent ring pins from the lower mounting arm sleeves Slide the lower mounting arm out of the sleeve if necessary swing the brace arms to line up connector holes in with one of the middle adjustment holes in the lower mounting arms...

Page 5: ... mounting arm hooks under the upper cross member of the boat swim ladder typically the top rung or pivot bar and engage the upper mounting arm hooks on the upper cross member by slowly and carefully releasing the upper mounting arms Figure 4 Caution Be careful not to place any body parts in the path of the spring loaded upper mounting arms Note If the hooks are positioned wider than the cross memb...

Page 6: ...ides of each mounting cross member It is highly recommended that at least one set of hooks upper or lower be positioned against the swim ladder side frames to ensure stability Figure 6 Step 2 Remove the assembly from the boat swim ladder and place the assembly on a horizontal surface with the arms pointing upward Loosen the arm attachment and spacer nuts using a 7 16 socket driver Splitting the di...

Page 7: ...the step assembly and check for fit There should be less than 1 2 relative movement of the step assembly to the boat swim ladder in all directions Figure 8 Step 4 Pull the loop end of the retention cord around the boat swim ladder side frame and connect back to the hook end Make sure there is slack and check to be sure it will not be pinched or abraded in use The retention cord can be threaded in ...

Page 8: ...e 11 Step 2 Remove the two 2 1 2 detent ring pins unfold the steps by spreading the ends and insert the pins through the 1 2 holes adjacent to the 1 2 pivot pins Figure 11 Tip Keep pin rings around fingers while handling to avoid losing the pins Caution Do not twist or torque the assembly during Steps 2 and 3 Step 1 Remove the folded assembly from its packaging stand on end with the hooks down unh...

Page 9: ...the lower cross member of the boat swim ladder identified during initial setup retract the spring loaded upper mounting arms pivot the steps toward the boat swim ladder to position the upper mounting arm hooks under the upper cross member of the boat swim ladder identified during initial setup and engage the upper mounting arm hooks on the upper cross member by slowly and carefully releasing the u...

Page 10: ...re 16 Figure 15 Figure 17 Step 1 Retract the spring loaded upper mounting arms pivot the steps away from the boat swim ladder until the upper mounting arm hooks have disengaged the upper rung slowly and carefully release the upper mounting arms and lift the steps off the lower rung and away from the boat swim ladder Figure 15 Caution Be careful not to place any body parts in the path of the spring...

Page 11: ...formulated for outdoor use and have good impact resistance Periodically check for cracked parts and replace as necessary The torsion spring is electropolished stainless steel Periodically check for damage The retention cord is an elastic shock cord Never stretch the cord more than fifty 50 percent of its relaxed length It should be replaced if the hook breaks or fraying of the nylon cover is detec...

Page 12: ...12 Customer Support For questions regarding your WAG Boarding Steps or to order replacement parts please contact our toll free customer support line at 1 877 WAG 2272 1 877 924 2272 SLM12 2001 ...

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