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Angle and Rung Positioning
Boat swim ladders have different angles and rung dimensions. The mounting arms are preassembled to provide
adequate adjustment for the majority of boat swim ladder designs. To determine the mounting arm positioning to
achieve the proper angle of the steps when installed:
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Step 2
- Remove the two (2) 1/2" detent ring pins, carefully unfold
the steps by spreading the ends until the assembly is laying flat, and
insert the pins through the 1/2" holes adjacent to the 1/2" pivot
pins. (Figure 2)
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 3
-
This step will likely take several iterations.
The amount the lower
mounting arms 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, and reinsert the pins
through the 1/4" holes in both arms. When finished, there should be two (2)
pins where the brace arms connect and the other two (2) pins should be
positioned through the holes in the mounting arm sleeve closest to the hook.
(Figure 3)
Tip: Keep pin rings around fingers while handling to avoid losing the
pins.
Step 1
- Stand the folded assembly on end with the hooks down, unhook the
retention cord and let hang to the side. (Figure 1)
Caution:
Maintain a secure
grip on the stretched retention cord when unhooking and slowly relax the
tension to avoid injury.