MODEL 2008AF
MODEL 2008AF
MODEL 2008AF
MODEL 2008AF
STEP
STEP
STEP
STEP
ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE
ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE
ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE
ENTRY SYSTEM c/w GATE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with
: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with
: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with
: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with
parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follow these instructions may
parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follow these instructions may
parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follow these instructions may
parts, assembly, safety and proper use of this product. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !
result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !
result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !
result in serious personal injury. SWIM RESPONSIBLY & SAFELY !
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16" socket
: 7/16" socket
: 7/16" socket
: 7/16" socket ---- nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,
nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,
nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,
nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,
utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock
utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock
utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock
utility knife (trimming knife), 1/4" drill bit, drill & pad lock
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE ---- ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
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This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity
This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity
This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity
This pool step entry system has a 300 lb load capacity ---- one person
one person
one person
one person ---- when properly installed
when properly installed
when properly installed
when properly installed
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This entry system is designed & intended for use with an above ground pool only
This entry system is designed & intended for use with an above ground pool only
This entry system is designed & intended for use with an above ground pool only
This entry system is designed & intended for use with an above ground pool only ---- flat bottom pool
flat bottom pool
flat bottom pool
flat bottom pool
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Your above ground pool has shallow water
Your above ground pool has shallow water
Your above ground pool has shallow water
Your above ground pool has shallow water ---- absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool
absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool
absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool
absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool
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This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for
This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for
This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for
This product conform to the latest revisions of the APSP recommended standards for
above ground/on ground swimming pool ladders
above ground/on ground swimming pool ladders
above ground/on ground swimming pool ladders
above ground/on ground swimming pool ladders
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For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times
For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times
For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times
For entry & exit of the pool, face steps at all times
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This system is designed for use by one person at all times
This system is designed for use by one person at all times
This system is designed for use by one person at all times
This system is designed for use by one person at all times
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This system is designed with a protecting gate system
This system is designed with a protecting gate system
This system is designed with a protecting gate system
This system is designed with a protecting gate system ---- NEVER use system without gate attached & fully functional.
NEVER use system without gate attached & fully functional.
NEVER use system without gate attached & fully functional.
NEVER use system without gate attached & fully functional.
When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)
When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)
When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)
When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & locked (lock not included)
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Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool
Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool
Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool
Locate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool
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Entry system
Entry system
Entry system
Entry system MUST
MUST
MUST
MUST be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety
be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety
be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety
be secured (bolted) to top rail of pool for greater stability and safety
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Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.
Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.
Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.
Keep top platform and treads free from obstructions to avoid possible injury. Do not secure any items to the entry system.
Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
Such objects (eg. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED ---- Nothing replaces parental supervision
Nothing replaces parental supervision
Nothing replaces parental supervision
Nothing replaces parental supervision
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Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
Assemble and install this pool entry system as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not deviate from these instructions
Stringers - 2 Left & 2 Right
Tread-Riser - 6 pcs
( * 2 SPECIAL * )
Top Tread - 2 pcs
Bottom Riser - 2 pcs
Lower Handrails
2-Right & 2-Left
Upper Handrails
2-Right & 2-Left
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1
Step 1 ---- Identify Parts
Identify Parts
Identify Parts
Identify Parts
Gate - 1 pc
Top Platform - 1 pc
Gate Stop - 1 pc
Gate Hinges - 2 sets
(outer - larger)(inner - smaller)
Familiarize yourself with all parts before starting
assembly of the entry system. If you notice any parts
damaged or missing, contact our customer service for
help (877-VINYL WK)
Hardware
Hardware
Hardware
Hardware
Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
Measurement Guide
¾
"
""
"
1
"
""
"
3¼
"
""
"
Step 3
Step 3
Step 3
Step 3 ---- Add Weight to Stringers
Add Weight to Stringers
Add Weight to Stringers
Add Weight to Stringers
3.1
3.2
This entry requires additional weight for ballast & to prevent the unit from
floating. The top portion of the stringers are open, exposing the inside
cavity (3.1 & 3.2). This cavity is sealed and is designed to hold material for
weight. Put approximately ten pounds (10 lbs) of coarse
coarse
coarse
coarse sand or gravel
into both the left & right stringer of ONE SIDE
ONE SIDE
ONE SIDE
ONE SIDE / half of the entry. This will
give the fully assembled system the required stability within the pool
water. Additional weight can be added if desired or if you find the system
requires greater stability. IMPORTANT - Remember which half has the
weight as you will require for Step 5 to follow
Identify the tread-riser (2 pc) with round pinch-off for in-pool light (2.1 - light is
optional). If using the OPT12V optional light with this step note proper position-
ing / location of this special tread-riser (2.2). The light should be placed in the
second riser down from the top of the step, below
below
below
below the surface of the water. Lay
stringer on flat surface with indentations to accept treads/risers facing up (as
shown above in “Parts”). Fit single bottom riser, with warning signs facing
forward, into bottom indentation (2.3) & snap into place making certain the button
lock tab of the riser passes through hole in stringer. Fit top tread, with anti-skid
surface facing upwards, into top indentation (2.4) & snap into place. Fold tread-
riser & fit into indentations above single riser (2.5). Make certain when folding
that the anti-skid surface is facing upwards (2.8). Repeat for remaining two tread-
risers - remember position of special tread (2.6 & 2.2) making certain all button
lock tabs protrude & lock in place (2.9). Place opposite stringer on top of treads-
risers (2.7) aligning indentations in stringer & button lock tabs with holes in
stringer. Snap stringer in place locking all tabs. Repeat for both sides of entry
Repeat for both sides of entry
Repeat for both sides of entry
Repeat for both sides of entry
Fit Treads
Fit Treads
Fit Treads
Fit Treads
& Risers
& Risers
& Risers
& Risers
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.4
2.3
2.8
2.9
1
3
4
2
2.2
2.1
