Step 4
•
Decide where you would like to enter the pool from your deck.
•
Position ladder with curved part of rails in the area of your
choice. The design of the bottom step allows it to swivel to fit
against the cove of virtually any pool. If necessary, swivel step
so that it sits against pool floor.
NOTE:
It is recommended to install a ladder mat underneath the
bottom step to protect the liner. Visit your local pool dealer to
purchase this item as it is
sold separately
.
•
Using a pencil or chalk (carpeted decks), trace
around the handrails on the deck (
A-shown
left
). It is important to mark out the handrails
accurately. Using a 1-1/2” hole saw, drill a
hole for each handrail using the markings
made with the pencil.
•
Slide flanges (
C-shown left
)
over each rail and insert the rails through the
holes drilled into the deck surface. The
bottoms of the handrails should be seen
underneath the deck as shown left (
B
).
•
Secure the flanges using
screws appropriate for your
deck surface.
•
Finally, secure flanges to the
handrails using the pre-
installed screw.
*
note: this ladder comes w/
white
aluminum flanges
(2)
NOTE:
You
MUST
drill the holes to accept the handrails. This ladder
is only properly secured when the handrails are drilled into the deck
surface. Failure to follow the instructions for proper installation may
result in serious injury.
