POOL STEP INSTRUCTIONS — (NE1087) 6492
NOTE The sequence of the instructions may vary at points depending on the type of step system that you have purchased. If there are different instructions for your system, it WILL BE indicated within the step. Please follow these notes to avoid additional steps and wasted time. TOOLS REQUIRED • • • • • • 2 Small rubber mallet or hammer w/piece of wood Phillips head screwdriver Pliers Liquid soap or lubricant 40 lbs.
PARTS & HARDWARE FOR STEP A. LONG HANDRAIL POST (2) B. SHORT HANDRAIL POST (2) (NEP2120) (NEP2017) C. STEPS (4) D. RISERS (4) (NEP2018) E. BASES (2) (NEP2010) H. SIDE PANELS (2) (AC PANELS) (NEP2016) F. MOUNTING BRACKETS (2) (NEP2015) G. HANDRAILS (2) (NEP2012) I. LOCK CAPS (16) (NEP2014) J. HARDWARE (NEP2013) • 14 - 1-1/4” screws K.
STEP 1 • Lay one of the side panels (H) down on a flat surface. • Each step (C) has a groove where the riser will slide in which is located on the bottom of each step. • Line up a step (C) by positioning the connected dowels on the step with two of the round holes on the side panel (H). NOTE: Make sure that the treads on the step are facing towards the TOP of the side panel (the skinnier part of panel) and that the riser groove on the step is towards the back of the step.
STEP 4 • Leave the side panel facing upward and position one of the lock caps (I) centered over any hole on the side panel. • Using a small rubber mallet or a (block of wood and a small hammer), tap on the locking cap until it is secured over the pin sticking through the side of the step and is flush with the side panel. • Repeat this procedure for each of the additional seven openings on this side of the step.
STEP 6 • Stand step upright and locate two short handrail posts (B). • The short handrail posts should be installed into the holes located on the second step with closed end inside the hole and the open end facing up. • Screw handrail posts into place using (2) screws from hardware bag (J). NOTE Do NOT install long handrail posts at this time, they must be installed after completing Step 7. STEP 7 • Place assembled step INSIDE the pool where you would like to enter the pool.
STEP 8 • The two long handrail posts (A) should be installed into the holes located at the back of the step. • When installing these posts, make sure that the closed end goes into the opening and that the open end is facing up. • Once in place, secure using (2) screws from hardware bag (J). NOTE If you are having a problem getting the handrail posts in due to the sand, rock the step left and right to distribute sand.
STEP 10 • Lubricate inside of long and short handrail posts with liquid soap or lubricant. • Attach handrails (D) to handrail posts by pushing into posts. The more curved part of the handrail is meant to be installed in the long handrail post. • Using (4) screws from hardware bag (J), secure handrails in place. • Stick one danger sticker (K) on each handrail so that one faces inside the pool and the other faces the outside.
