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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 page # 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 #8100X
OUTSIDE SAFETY LADDER
FOR USE WITH CONFER PLASTICS IN POOL STEPS
Adjusts to fit pools 48” to 54”
Ladder must be attached to pool frame -
do not use with inflatable pools.
WEIGHT LIMIT 300 LBS.
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL
Assembly video available online: www.conferplastics.com
Proudly Made in U.S.A. by
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Model #8100X Outside Safety Ladder
Needed for Assembly
- Rubber mallet
- Phillips screwdriver
- Adjustable wrench
- Liquid soap or lubricant
- Cordless Drill / Phillips Driver
- 5/16” Drill bit
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Ladder must be attached to pool frame - DO NOT USE with inflatable pools
If missing parts call - Toll free U.S./Canada - 800-635-3213 or www.conferladders.com
Parts List
2 - Ladder Legs
2 - Tread Connector
4 - Swing up Treads
1 - Standard Tread
2 - Extension Boots
1 - Platform
2 - Handrails
2 - Adjustable Tube Handrails
Hardware Pack
14 - #10 x 1-1/4” screws
2 - Plugs (wg)
2 - 1/4 - 20 x 2” Bolts
2 - 1/4 - 20 Acorn Nuts
2 - Adjustable Tubes
2 - Mounting Blocks
4 - 1/4 - 20 x 2-1/4” Bolts
4 - 1/4 - Flat Washers
8 - 1/4 - 20 Hex Nuts
4 - 1/4 - 20 x 1” Bolts
1 - Padlock
ADJUSTABLE
TUBE
HANDRAILS
ADJUSTABLE
TUBES
MOUNTING
BLOCKS
LADDER
EXTENSION
PLATFORM
LEGS
BOOT
HANDRAIL
TREAD
CONNECTIORS
SWING UP
TREAD
STANDARD
TREAD
Tools Needed for Assembly
* - Rubber mallet
* - Adjustable wrench
* - Cordless Drill
* - 5/16” Drill Bit
* - Phillips Screwdriver
or screwdriver bits
* - Pliers
* - Liquid soap or lubricant
Use a little liquid soap to
help with ladder assembly.
LAK KIT
IMPORTANT: LADDER ADAPTER KIT
LAK kit fits Confer A-frame ladders for use with non-traditional
metal framed swimming pools with a wall height of 48” - 54”.
Use with models: 7100b, 7100x, 7000b, 7200 and 7000x.
Not for use with inflatable pools.
Safe Installation
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 a swimming pool ladder.
• This ladder is designed and manufactured for a specic pool wall height and/or deck of the pool - check product
specication 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 ladder. All parts and
hardware are required. If any parts are missing, DO NOT attempt to assemble or install the ladder. 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 ladder must be located on a level, solid base and in a location that will be in full
view of competent adult supervision when in use.
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.
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screwdriver. Install the second nut and bolt.
8.
Hardware Pack
14- #10 x 1-1/4" screws
2 - Plugs (wg)
2 - 1/4 - 20 x 2" Bolts
2 - 1/4 - 20 Acorn Nuts
2 - Adjustable Tubes
2 - Mounting Blocks
4 - 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4" Bolts
4 - 1/4 - Flat Washers
8 - 1/4 - 20 Hex Nuts
4 - 1/4 - 20 x 1" Bolts
1 - Padlock
Needed for Assembly
- Rubber mallet
- Phillips screwdriver
- Adjustable wrench
- Liquid soap or lubricant
- Cordless Drill / Phillips Driver
- 5/16” Drill bit
Model #8100X Outside Safety Ladder
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY
Parts List
2 - Ladder Legs
2 - Tread Connectors
4 - Swing up Treads
1 - Standard Tread
2 - Extension Boots
1 - Platform
2 - Handrails
2 - Adjustable Tube Handrails
If missing parts call - Toll free U.S. - 800-635-3213 or www.Conferplastics.com
For Use with Confer Plastics In-Pool Step
ADJUSTABLE
TUBE
HANDRAILS
TREAD
CONNECTIORS
SWING UP
TREAD
MOUNTING
BLOCKS
PLATFORM
LADDER
LEGS
1.
STANDARD
TREAD
HANDRAIL
ADJUSTABLE
TUBES
EXTENSION
BOOT
Place (2) two ladder legs on a flat
surface. Using a Phillips screwdriver tap out the plastic film from the
three holes on the bottom of
each leg.
Using two 1/4-20 x 2” long bolts and
two acorn nuts fasten the extension
boots to the ladder legs
2. 3.
Extension boots are not required if
4.
the outside height of your pool
(measured from the ground to the
top of the pool ledge) is 48" or less.
If this measurement is more than
48" extension boots will be
required. Using a Phillips screwdriver
tap out the plastic film from the top
hole on each side of the extension
boots.
Slip the (2) two extension boots over
the ends of the ladder legs. They will
need to be all the way on if the
outside dimension is 52" and backed
off one hole if the outside dimension
is 54".
5.
Slide (4) four of the swing up treads
over the ladder legs as shown.
6.
Stand the assembly up on edge and place
the tread connector over the square ends on
the (4) four treads. The large oval hole on
the tread connector must be on the same
end as the flat side on the ladder legs.
9.
7.
Using a rubber mallet tap the tread connector onto the square ends of the treads until
they are firmly seated. A little liquid soap on
the tread end will help.
10.
Flip assembly over and repeat step 7 to
attach the second tread connector.
11.
Separate the swing up assembly from the
ladder legs and set aside.
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Slide (2) two handrails up through the bottom of the platform using the openings next
to the round tabs. Leave the flat ends of the
handrails exposed.
Overlap the flat end of the ladder leg onto the flat
end of the handrail. Insert one of the ¼ - 20 x 1”
bolt through the ladder leg into the handrail. Place
one of the ¼ - 20 hex nuts into the recessed area
on the handrail and tighten using a Phillips
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11.
Separate the swing up assembly from the
ladder legs and set aside.
9.
Slide (2) two handrails up through the bot-
tom of the platform using the openings next
to the round tabs. Leave the flat ends of the
handrails exposed.
10.
6.
7.
Stand the assembly up on edge and place
the tread connector over the square ends on
the (4) four treads. The large oval hole on
the tread connector must be on the same
end as the flat side on the ladder legs.
Using a rubber mallet tap the tread connec-
tor onto the square ends of the treads until
they are firmly seated. A little liquid soap on
the tread end will help.
Flip assembly over and repeat step 7 to
attach the second tread connector.
Overlap the flat end of the ladder leg onto the flat
end of the handrail. Insert one of the ¼ - 20 x 1”
bolt through the ladder leg into the handrail. Place
one of the ¼ - 20 hex nuts into the recessed area
on the handrail and tighten using a Phillips
screwdriver. Install the second nut and bolt.
FORM ALL THE WAY DOWN ONTO LUGS.
8.
11.
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Separate the swing up assembly from the
ladder legs and set aside.
9.
Slide (2) two handrails up through the bot-
tom of the platform using the openings next
to the round tabs. Leave the flat ends of the
handrails exposed.
10.
6.
7.
Stand the assembly up on edge and place
the tread connector over the square ends on
the (4) four treads. The large oval hole on
the tread connector must be on the same
end as the flat side on the ladder legs.
Using a rubber mallet tap the tread connec-
tor onto the square ends of the treads until
they are firmly seated. A little liquid soap on
the tread end will help.
Flip assembly over and repeat step 7 to
attach the second tread connector.
Overlap the flat end of the ladder leg onto the flat
end of the handrail. Insert one of the ¼ - 20 x 1”
bolt through the ladder leg into the handrail. Place
one of the ¼ - 20 hex nuts into the recessed area
on the handrail and tighten using a Phillips
screwdriver. Install the second nut and bolt.
14.
Attach the second ladder leg to the handrail
by repeating step #11.
12.
Stand the ladder up, using a rubber mallet tap the
platform down until seated on the lugs on the ladder
leg. IT WILL REQUIRE SEVERAL HARD BLOWS
WITH A RUBBER MALLET TO SEAT THE PLAT-
FORM ALL THE WAY DOWN ONTO LUGS.
13.
Attach the standard tread to the bottom of
the ladder as shown.
8.
If your Confer pool step is not in
the pool follow the step
instructions and place in pool.
Choose a location for your
Confer pool ladder/step
combination that is in full
view at all times. Always have
adult supervision when pool
is in use. Always swing up
outside treads and lock when
pool is not in use.
Plastics In-Pool Step.
12.
13.
14.
Attach the second ladder leg to the handrail
by repeating step #11.
15.
Slide the (2) two adjustable tube handrails up
through the bottom of platform until seated on
the lugs.
Stand the ladder up, using a rubber mallet tap the
platform down until seated on the lugs on the ladder
leg. IT WILL REQUIRE SEVERAL HARD BLOWS
WITH A RUBBER MALLET TO SEAT THE PLAT-
Insert screws here
16.
Using a #10 x 1-1/4” screw fasten the
upper ends of the handrails together as
shown. Repeat for opposite side.
Attach the standard tread to the bottom of
the ladder as shown.
17.
Flex the oval openings on the swing up
assembly (from step #9) over the two round
tabs on the platform. Using a rubber mallet
tap down on the tread connector until seated over the round tab. It may require sev-
eral hard hits with a rubber mallet to get
tread connector over round tabs.
18.
Coat the adjustable tubes with a small
amount of liquid soap and slide the
tube up through the mounting block
as shown.
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19.
Slide the asssembled tube/block
assembly up into the open end of the
adjustable tube handrail as shown.
Ladder is now ready to attach to Confer
If your Confer pool step is
not in the pool follow the step
instructions and place in pool.
Choose a location for your
Confer pool ladder/step
combination that is in full view
at all times. Always have adult
supervision when pool is
in use.
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18.
Coat the adjustable tubes with a small
amount of liquid soap and slide the
tube up through the mounting block
as shown.
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If your Confer pool step is not in
the pool follow the step
instructions and place in pool.
Choose a location for your
Confer pool ladder/step
combination that is in full
view at all times. Always have
adult supervision when pool
is in use. Always swing up
outside treads and lock when
pool is not in use.
19.
Slide the asssembled tube/block
assembly up into the open end of the
adjustable tube handrail as shown.
Ladder is now ready to attach to Confer
Plastics In-Pool Step.
20.
With the step in location place your 8100x ladder over the
pool wall. Depending on the outside height of swimming
pool ledge extension boots can be removed or slid up or
down until the ladder platform is resting on top of the
swimming pool top ledge. If necessary remove or add soil
to raise or lower ladder. The 8100x ladder platform must
rest on top of the swimming pool ledge for support.
21.
With the ladder in place and platform resting on pool ledge
extend the adjustable tubes down until the mounting
blocks are resting on the top tread of pool step. Next move
the ladder in or out to position the platform mounting holes
to the outside [away from pool wall] top of pool ledge.
22.
Pool ladder must be attached to swimming pool ledge.
Mark the two positions on to the top ledge. Move the ladder
away, check to make sure the hole locations are clear of
pool wall and supports and drill two 5/16 holes through the
top ledge. Fasten the ladder platform to the top ledge using
two ¼-20 x 2-1/4” bolts, flat washers and ¼-20 hex nuts.
Repeat to attach the two step deck connectors.
23.
Using a cordless drill/driver attach the two mounting
blocks to the pool step using eight [8] #10 x 1-1/4”
screws. Secure the adjustable tubes to the adjustable
tube handrail at the pre-marked locations using two
[2] #10 x 1-1/4” screws in each handrail.
Hole
Locations
If your Confer pool step is not in
the pool follow the step
instructions and place in pool.
Choose a location for your
Confer pool ladder/step
combination that is in full
view at all times. Always have
adult supervision when pool
is in use. Always swing up
outside treads and lock when
pool is not in use.
21.
With the ladder in place and platform resting on pool ledge
extend the adjustable tubes down until the mounting
blocks are resting on the top tread of pool step. Next move
the ladder in or out to position the platform mounting holes
to the outside [away from pool wall] top of pool ledge.
23.
Using a cordless drill/driver attach the two mounting
blocks to the pool step using eight [8] #10 x 1-1/4”
screws. Secure the adjustable tubes to the adjustable
tube handrail at the pre-marked locations using two
[2] #10 x 1-1/4” screws in each handrail.
18.
Coat the adjustable tubes with a small
amount of liquid soap and slide the
tube up through the mounting block
as shown.
If your Confer pool step is not in
the pool follow the step
instructions and place in pool.
Choose a location for your
Confer pool ladder/step
combination that is in full
view at all times. Always have
adult supervision when pool
is in use. Always swing up
outside treads and lock when
pool is not in use.
19.
Slide the asssembled tube/block
assembly up into the open end of the
adjustable tube handrail as shown.
Ladder is now ready to attach to Confer
Plastics In-Pool Step.
20.
swimming pool top ledge. If necessary remove or add soil
to the outside [away from pool wall] top of pool ledge.
21.
With the step in location place your 8100x ladder over the
pool wall. Depending on the outside height of swimming
pool ledge extension boots can be removed or slid up or
down until the ladder platform is resting on top of the
to raise or lower ladder. The 8100X ladder platform must
rest on top of the swimming pool ledge for support.
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.
Swing Up Instructions
With the ladder in place and platform resting on pool ledge
extend the adjustable tubes down until the mounting
blocks are resting on the top tread of pool step. Next move
the ladder in or out to position the platform mounting holes
Step 22 WARNING! For Maximum stability, the
ladder must be fastened to the top of the pool.
WARNING! Using a corded drill near pool
may result in electrocution.
To close ladder: move
“Swing up” portion of
ladder shown in “up”
position as shown and
secure with included
padlock.
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To use ladder: unlock the
padlock and move it to the
“holding” area.
Move “Swing” portion of
the ladder to the “down”
position as shown.
WARNING! when pool
is NOT IN USE, keep
the outer treads in the
up position and locked
with the padlock.
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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”, page 5.)
Watch children at all times when they are in or around water to help prevent drowning.
BE SURE AND SAFE. The manufacturer IS NOT responsible for improper assembly Installation and use.
Always swing up outside treads and lock when pool is not in use.
MAINTENANCE: Check the padlock for proper operation and lubricate if necessary.
WINTERIZING: Unfasten the ladder from pool top seat and pool step and remove. To reinstall, see
Step #20.
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,
INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE FAXED TO CONFER PLASTICS AT: 716-694-3102
OR MAILED TO THE ADDRESS BELOW. UPON REVIEW OF THE INFORMATION YOU
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, N.Y. 14120-2421
PROOF OF PURCHASE AND YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION.
WILL BE NOTIFIED IF PART IS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND
THE SHIPPING/HANDLING CHARGES.
MADE IN THE USA
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Printed in USA
97 Witmer Road
North Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421
Toll Free U.S. 800-635-3213
FAX 716-694-3102
www.conferladders.com
CP-8100X REV. 112/19
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