Confer Plastics 8000X Assembly, Installation And Use Manual

To reduce the risk of drowning, entrapment, falls, paralysis, electrocution, or

other serious injury or death:
Dealer/Installer: Give manual to homeowner.
Installer: Read “Safe Installation” on p. 2 and all instructions before beginning. For proper assembly and

installation, instructions must be followed completely.
Homeowner: Read “Safe Use” on back cover before using. Save these instructions.
Installation must comply with local codes and may require permits.

MODEL #8000X

OUTSIDE SAFETY LADDER

FOR USE ONLY WITH THE CONFER-STEP-1X.

Fits 48” to 54” pools

Do not use with inflatable pools.

WEIGHT LIMIT 300 LBS.

ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL

Assembly video available online: www.conferplastics.com

Made in the U.S.A. by

www.conferladders.com

Model #8000X Outside Safety Ladder

PARTS LIST HARDWARE PACK

Qty. Description Qty. Description

2- Handrails
2- Stringers / Legs
4- Upper Treads
1- Bottom Tread
2- Shields
2- Tread Connector
1- Platform (wedges attached)
see Step #2.

(RH & LH)

38- #10 x 1-1/4” Screw

2- 1/4-20 x 3-1/2”

Bolt

2- 1/4” Washer

2- 1/4-20 Nylon Nut

2- Adjustable Tubes

2- Mounting Blocks

1- Cable Lock

TOOLS REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY:

* Cordless Drill
* 1/8” Drill Bit
* Utility Knife
* Liquid Soap or
Spray Lubricant
* Phillips Screwdriver
or screwdriver bits

Shield

Adjustable

Tread Connector

Note: Assemble this ladder before assembling the Confer-Step-1X.
If you have already assembled the Confer-Step-1X it will be
necessary to remove the handrails (see step #10).

Safe Installation

Tube

Mounting

Block

Platform

Handrail

Stringer / leg

Upper

Tread

Bottom

Tread

To reduce the risk of electrocution, drowning, entrapment, falls, or other
serious injury or death:

Check building codes/permitting. Consult your local Building Department before installation of your pool

and equipment. Pool/equipment installation must comply with the codes of the authority having jurisdiction
and may require permits (e.g., building, plumbing, electrical, zoning, etc.).

Use for intended purpose only

• Use only as swimming pool ladder.

• This ladder is designed and manufactured for a specic pool wall height and/or deck of the pool ­check product specication and the height of your pool.

Check that you have all required parts. Check the contents of the carton with the Parts list for this step
system. All parts and hardware are required. If any parts are missing, DO NOT attempt to assemble or
install the steps. Instead, call Toll Free U.S. - 800-635-3213 or visit our web site at www.conferladders.
com for assistance.

Select an appropriate location - The step system must be located on a solid base.

Follow all instructions

• For stable, correct assembly and installation, all instructions must be followed completely and in the
sequence shown.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe use of all hand tools and equipment used
during installation.

Cordless drill only - no corded drills near pool. Use a cordless drill for assembly and installation. To
reduce the risk of electrocution, NEVER use a corded drill in or around a pool.

Lift safely. When lifting awkward or heavy loads, have another person help you.

Double check after installation

• Before using the product, after assembly and installation, go over the instructions and procedures again
to make sure nothing has been overlooked.

• Make sure that safety labels are installed and legible.

Step 1.

Force
stringers into
bottom tread
pockets so
they lock into
place.

Tread Lugs

Make sure
the single row
of tread lugs
are facing
forward.

Step 2.

Two sets of Lug locations
are provided on each of the
stringers. Slide the four treads
into the upper set of lugs on
each of the stringers. Using a
Phillips screwdriver or cordless
drill, secure the uppermost
tread only, by driving a
#10 x 1-1/4” screw through
the recessed location on the
end of the tread.

WARNING! Using a

corded drill near

pool may result in

electrocution.

x4

Secure the
uppermost
tread only to
stringers

Stringers

Tread Lugs

Position all 4
treads in upper
lug locations only.

Do not

tread in lower location.

position

Step 3.

Position the tread
connectors (One left,
one right) on the ends of
the treads and fasten to
the stringers using the
1/4-20 x 3-1/2” bolt,
washer and nylon nut.
Do not over-tighten.
Fasten the tread
connectors to the
ends of the treads,
except the uppermost
tread, by driving two
#10 x 1-1/4” screws
through the pre-formed
holes in the tread
connector and into
the end of the treads.

Step 5.

Assemble the platform to
the handrails by laying
one of the handrails on a
clean hard surface. Push
the protrusion of the plat­form into the openings of
the handrail making sure
that the legs of both
handrails are facing in the
same direction. Tap the
4 wedges (from step 4)
into the sides of the
handrails to secure the
platform to the rails.

Stringers

Push
down

Secure tread connectors to
stringers using 1/4-20 x 3-1/2”
bolt washer and nylon nut

Do NOT secure
tread connectors
to uppermost step

Secure Tread connectors to
Treads. Note: Treads should
be in position on ladder before
connecting.

After platform is in
position, tap in the
supplied wedges at
the bottom of each
opening to ensure a
secure fit.

Match
Platform
protrusions
to Handrail
openings

Step 4.

Detach the 4 wedges from the end
of the protrusions by twisting them
off and save for use in step 5. (It
may be necessary to use a utility
knife to assist in removal).

Detach
Wedges

Step 6.

Coat the adjustable
tubes with liquid soap
or spray lubricant
and slip the mounting
blocks all the way
down over the
protruding nubs.

Mounting Block

Adjustable tube

Wedges

Protrusion

x2

Slide mounting
blocks over nubs

Step 7.

Step 8.

Push the
adjustable tubes
with mounting
blocks into
handrails.

Step 9.

Attach the shield by
sliding the shield
opening over the top
of each handrail.
Push down into
position and rotate
90° outward as
appears in step 10.

Note: Carefully
spread open
shield to slide
over handrail.

Shield

Attach the handrails to
the ladder assembly,
making certain that the
treads face correctly.

Note: Coat the ends
of the stringers with
liquid soap or spray
lubricant before
sliding handrails
into postion.

WARNING! Verify that your chosen location is level,
has a solid base, and will be in full view of competent
adult supervision when in use.

Step 10.

DO NOT PLACE THE STEP-1X
INTO THE POOL AT THIS TIME

Slide the shields down over the
upper handrail posts on the
Step-1X until the mounting blocks
rest on the top step of the Step-1X
as shown in the diagram. Using a
cordless drill attach the mounting
blocks to the top step using
4 - #10 x 1-1/4” screws in each
mounting block. (8 total).
Separate the 8000X from the
Step-1X by lifting the ladder off
of the adjustable tubes. Do not
remove adjustable tubes and
mounting blocks
from the Step-1X.

WARNING! Shields must be attached
to reduce the risk of entrapment

Remove the
Confer Step
handrails so
shields can
be slid over
the handrail
posts.

Handrail posts

Step 11.

At this time with ADDITIONAL help place the
Step-1X into swimming pool, refer to separate
Step-1X instructions.
With the Step-1X in position install the 8000X ladder by
sliding the shields down over the step handrail posts
and the ladder rails down over the adjustable tubes.
Attach the ladder handrails to the outside ladder
stringers using two #10 x 1-1/4” screws at the
pre-marked locations on each handrail. (4 total)
Level the ladder platform by moving up or down on
the adjustable tubes. Once level secure the ladder
handrails to the adjustable tubes using two
#10 x 1-1/4” screws at the pre-marked locations on
each ladder handrail. (4 total).
Fasten the shields to the 8000X handrails using four
#10 x 1-1/4” screws per shield. (8 total)
Install the Step-1X handrails, refer to separate
Step-1X instructions.

WARNING! Using a corded drill near

pool may result in electrocution.

Using a cordless
drill, secure the
8000X mounting
blocks to Confer
Step top step
before securing
the 8000X
handrail.

Mounting blocks

WARNING! Pool
ladder must be
attached to
Confer-Step-1X
platform for
stability.

Safe Use

To reduce the risk of drowning, entrapment, falls, paralysis, or other serious injury or
death:

Use ladder properly.

• No diving or jumping from ladder - shallow water; risk of paralysis or death.

• FOR ENTRY/EXIT OF POOL, FACE THE LADDER AT ALL TIMES.

• ONE PERSON ON THE LADDER/STAIR AT A TIME.

• To reduce the risk of entrapment or drowning, DO NOT swim through, behind or around ladder.

• Illuminate the ladder when using the pool at night.

Weight limit - 300 lbs maximum. Exceeding maximum weight may cause the ladder to fail.
Secure ladder when not in use. When pool is NOT IN USE, keep outer treads in the up postion and locked with the padlock.
(See “Swing Up Instructions”, below.) Watch children at all times when they are in or around water to help prevent drowning.

MAINTENANCE: Check the padlock for proper operation and lubricate if necessary.

WINTERIZING: Unfasten the ladder from adjustable tubes and pool step and remove. When winterizing your pool, if you de-

cide to leave the pool step in the pool move the step towards the center of the pool and away from the pool wall. Remove any
outside steps or ladders from the pool area to eliminate access to the pool. The Confer-Step-1X can be covered, if desired,
and stored outdoors. If you decide to remove your pool step from the pool:

or choose to remove it from swimming pool. Do not attempt to do this by yourself - 2-3 people are required to move pool
step safely. DO NOT lift pool step by handrails or handrail posts - they may detach, possibly resulting in a fall.

Remove any outside steps or ladders from the pool area to eliminate access to the pool.

From inside the pool position one person on each side of the step, grip the bottom of the side panels and carefully lift the step
high enough to start tilting back. DO NOT LIFT STEP BY HANDRAILS, POSTS OR TOP TREAD. THE HANDRAILS, POSTS

AND TOP TREAD WILL NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE POOL STEP AND MAY DETACH OR BREAK, RESULTING
IN A FALL OR INJURY.

Rest the step on the pool top ledge until most of the water has drained. Once it is light enough, carefully lift over the side of the pool,
laying unit on its back side. Allow most of the water to drain from the side panels. Once the water has drained, stand the step up.
To reinstall, see Step #11.

Closing and
Opening Ladder

To Use Ladder:

Move “swing up”
portion of the ladder
to the “down”

position and secure.

To Close Ladder:

Move “swing up”
portion of the ladder
to the “up” position
and secure.

WARNING! when pool
is NOT IN USE, keep
the outer treads in the
up position and locked
with the padlock.

Pool step will be heavy and must be lifted from within the pool. Have additional help if you move the step

CONFER PLASTICS INC.

FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

Confer Plastics Inc. warrants their swimming pool ladders and steps to be

free from defects in workmanship for five years from date of purchase.

DO NOT RETURN DEFECTIVE PART TO DEALER

E-MAIL CONFER PLASTICS AT:

[email protected]

A picture [s] of defective part, a brief description of problem,

proof of purchase and your contact information.

INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE FAXED TO CONFER PLASTICS AT:

716-694-3102

OR MAILED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW.

Upon review of the information you will be notified if part is covered under

the warranty and the shipping/handling charges.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also

have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Confer Plastics Inc.

97 Witmer Road

North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2421

MADE IN THE U.S.A. by:

Printed in U.S.A.

97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
Toll Free U.S. 866-396-2968
716-283-1826/ FAX [phone]

www.conferladders.com

CP-8000 04/19