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Step 12.
Water fill
openings on
both side
panels.
To prevent
algae, add
a cup of
household
bleach
(optional).
Joining two Pool Entry Systems.
When joining two units together, the deck
connectors will not be used. Assemble both
units and position the in-pool unit in the
desired location, after filling it in the same
manner as step #12.
WARNING! Verify that your chosen
location will be in full view of competent
adult supervision when in use.
Allow approximately two (2) inches of clearance between the side of the pool
(pool liner) and the Entry System. Make any necessary height adjustments
to ensure that all four (4) threaded adjustors are supporting the unit, that
the unit is level and does not wobble, and that the underside of the top step
is about (1/2) inch above the pool top seat. The outside unit should rest on
cement patio blocks. Position and level the outside unit so that both units
can be joined using the six (6) 1/4-20 x 1” machine screws and hex nuts.
The hex nuts should be on the outside of the fastening flange of the side
panels (See diagram on pg 2). Press the large plugs into the fill
opening of the outside unit. It is not necessary to fill the outside
unit with water.
Note: Gate instructions and hardware are supplied with the gate.
Step 13.
Note: Two people are
required for this operation
Step 14.
Attach with 3 #10 x 1-1/4”
Self Tapping Screws
2” x 4” x 28-
1
/
4
” LONG
2-
1
/
2
” LONG LAG SCREWS
#10 x 1-
1
/
4
” LONG
SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
DECK FACEBOARD
Carefully submerge the unit into the pool. Add water to
the side panels through the water fill openings located
near the top of each side panel. When completely filled,
press the supplied (large white) plugs into the openings
on both side panels.
Tilt the unit to allow the steps to fill with water. When
bubbling ceases, steps are filled. Steps must be filled
completely to prevent floating.
Position the PES with attached deck connector and with
a cordless drill, drill three pilot holes. Attach to deck using
3 #10 x 1-1/4” Self Tapping Screws. Keep 2” clearance
between unit and pool wall.
WARNING!
Using
a corded drill near
pool may result in
electrocution.
WARNING! Pool step will
be heavy. Have additional
help. Do not attempt to
place the step by yourself.
Adjust the height of the entry system so that the
top step, at minimum, reaches the face board of
the deck, however, the height of the bottom surface
of the top step must not exceed (54-1/2) inches.
Cut a piece of 2 x 4 pressure treated lumber (28-
1/4” long) and place it edge down on the top step
between the two flanges of the side panels. Secure
in place with four #10 x 1-1/4” screws (not provided)
through the two lower holes in each of the mounting
flanges of the side panel. After securing the 2 x 4
to the unit, position the unit so that the 2 x 4 meets
the face board of the deck. It can then be secured
in place using wood lag screws. Three 2-1/2” long
lag screws are required (Lag screws not provided).
Optional mounting method when deck height is greater than (54-1/2) inches.
