VINYL WORKS CANADA CS User Manual

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POOL ENTRY SYSTEM with GATE

POOL ENTRY SYSTEM with GATE

POOL ENTRY SYSTEM with GATEPOOL ENTRY SYSTEM with GATE

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with all

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
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: 7/16" socket, nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,

TOOLS REQUIREDTOOLS REQUIRED
1/4" & 1/8" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker & level. PAD LOCK REQUIRED.

1/4" & 1/8" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker & level. PAD LOCK REQUIRED.

1/4" & 1/8" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker & level. PAD LOCK REQUIRED.1/4" & 1/8" drill bits & drill, pencil or marker & level. PAD LOCK REQUIRED.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE ---- ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & PROPER USE

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This pool entry system has a 350 lb load capacity (one person) when properly assembled & installed

This pool entry system has a 350 lb load capacity (one person) when properly assembled & installed

This pool entry system has a 350 lb load capacity (one person) when properly assembled & installedThis pool entry system has a 350 lb load capacity (one person) when properly assembled & installed

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Your above ground pool has shallow water

Your above ground pool has shallow water ---- absolutely NO DIVING or NO JUMPING into the pool

Your above ground pool has shallow water Your above ground pool has shallow water

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This product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards for

This product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards for

This product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards forThis product conforms to the latest revisions of the ANSI/APSP recommended standards for

above ground / on ground swimming pool ladders / entry systems. DO NOT use for other purposes

above ground / on ground swimming pool ladders / entry systems. DO NOT use for other purposes

above ground / on ground swimming pool ladders / entry systems. DO NOT use for other purposes above ground / on ground swimming pool ladders / entry systems. DO NOT use for other purposes

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This entry is designed for use with flat bottom pools. Use of a ladder / step pad is recommended

This entry is designed for use with flat bottom pools. Use of a ladder / step pad is recommended

This entry is designed for use with flat bottom pools. Use of a ladder / step pad is recommendedThis entry is designed for use with flat bottom pools. Use of a ladder / step pad is recommended

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For entry & exit of the pool, face steps or ladder at all times. Use handrails to assist climbing

For entry & exit of the pool, face steps or ladder at all times. Use handrails to assist climbing

For entry & exit of the pool, face steps or ladder at all times. Use handrails to assist climbingFor entry & exit of the pool, face steps or ladder at all times. Use handrails to assist climbing

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This system is designed for use by one person only at all times

This system is designed for use by one person only at all times

This system is designed for use by one person only at all timesThis system is designed for use by one person only 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 ---- NEVER use system without gate

This system is designed with a protecting gate system This system is designed with a protecting gate system

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When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & LOCKED to restrict access

When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & LOCKED to restrict access

When pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & LOCKED to restrict accessWhen pool is not in use, make certain gate is securely closed, latched & LOCKED to restrict access

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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 poolLocate entry system on a solid base and free from high traffic areas around the pool

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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 (e.g. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment

Such objects (e.g. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapment

Such objects (e.g. thermometers, play toys, ropes) may create a potential for tripping or entrapmentSuch objects (e.g. 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 ---- Nothing replaces parental supervision

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWIM UNATTENDED

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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

: 7/16" socket, nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,

: 7/16" socket, nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver, : 7/16" socket, nut driver or wrench, measuring tape, Phillips (star) screwdriver,

: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with all

: Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with all : Read all instructions carefully & completely to become familiar with all

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION

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

NEVER use system without gate

NEVER use system without gate NEVER use system without gate

Nothing replaces parental supervision

Nothing replaces parental supervision Nothing replaces parental supervision

PARTS

Top Post

(4 pcs)

Bottom Post

(4 pcs)

Stair Stringers (4 pcs - 2 Left + 2 Right)

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Left Pickets (6 pcs)

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Right Pickets (6 pcs)

U-Shaped Connectors

Handrails

Top (short) - (2 pcs)

In-Pool (blank) - (2 pcs)

Exterior (with holes) - (2 pcs)

Folding Tread-Riser (8 pcs)

Bottom Riser (2 pcs)

(2 pcs)

Top Platform (1 pc)

Barrier (1 pc) Gate (1 pc)

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Foot Extension

(4 pc)

HARDWARE LIST

24 - # 8 x 3/4 inch screws
(all for handrails)
44 - # 10 x 1 inch screws
12 - for left & right pickets
18 - for spring hinges
6 - for gate latch & striker
8 - for barrier
8 - # 14 x 1 inch screws
(all for foot extensions)
12 - 3/4 inch bolts
(all for u-shaped connector)
4 - 1 inch bolts
(all for bottom post - top hole)
4 - 1-1/2 inch bolts
(all for bottom post - bottom hole)
4 - 2-1/4 inch bolts
(all for top posts)
32 - Washers
24 - for u-shaped connector (both sides)
8 - for top posts (both sides)
24 - Nuts
12 - for u-shaped connector
4 - for top posts
8 - for bottom posts
1 - Gate latch & striker
3 - Spring hinges
(one packed special with instruction)
1 - Barrier cap (on barrier for shipping)

Hardware Measurement Guide

¾"""" 1""""

1-1/2""""

2-1/4""""

Bolts (various sizes)

Spring Hinges Gate Striker & Latch

BE CAREFUL USING

TOOLS AROUND WATER

#8 #10 #14

Screws (various sizes)

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INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

BEFORE

STARTING

ASSEMBLY

# 1 - POSITION STRINGERS

Set two stringers (Left & Right) on a
flat surface and butt at tops as
shown in Figure 1. Stringers are
marked with a “L” & “R” at the ends
to identify

L R

Figure 1

# 2 - FIT TOP PLATFORM

Figure 2.2

Fit top platform into the slots at the top of the stringers; aligning tabs / knobs on the
end of the platform (Figure 2.1) with the holes in the stringers (Figure 2.2). Make
certain the anti-skid surface of the platform is facing upward. Firmly press / tap
platform so button lock tabs of platform protrude through holes in stringers and lock
in place (Figure 2.3). Try not to damage button lock tabs at other end of top platform

Figure 2.1

Figure 2.3

# 3 - FIT TREADS & RISERS

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Figure 3.1

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Fit folding tread-risers and bottom risers into stringers. Start by bending a
folding tread-riser down the center fold line (Figures 3.1). HINT: put tread­riser in the sun to warm plastic or, if very cold out, warm fold line with hair
dryer. Do not overheat plastic as it may cause discoloration. When tread­riser is folded into a “L” shape, position the end of the tread-riser, with the
locking tabs, into the groves of the stringer (see Figure 3.2 & 3.3). Proper
positioning of the folding tread-riser is outlined by the squares ( [] ) in Figure

3.2. The holes in the stringers, within the groves, accept the locking tabs on
the ends of the tread-risers. The letter “T” represents the tread portion and
the letter “R” represents the riser portion of the tread-riser part. The tread
portion has 2 locking tabs and the riser portion 1 locking tab. These fit
appropriately into the holes in the stringer outlined in Figure 3.2 & 3.3.
Firmly press / tap tread-riser so all button lock tabs protrude through holes
in stringer and lock in place (Figure 3.6). Similarly, the next tread-riser fits
directly above the part just inserted. Repeat for all 4 tread-risers on both
sides of step stringers. Fit the single bottom risers into the bottom groove
position of the stringers. Figure 3.2 outlines the single hole in the stringer
“BR” where the locking tab on the ends of the bottom riser fit ( Figures 3.2,

3.4 & 3.5). Press firmly so the button lock tab protrudes through the hole in
the stringer and locks in place (Figure 3.6). Repeat for both bottom risers

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Figure 3.2

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BR

BR

BRBR

BR

BR

BRBR

Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6

# 4 - FIT REMAINING STRINGERS

Set remaining two stringers (L & R) on top of
installed tread-risers, top platform and bottom
risers (Figure 4.1). Stringers are in pairs - Left
(L) with Right (R) and Left with Right. Align the
button lock tabs with the holes in the two
stringers similar to Steps 2 & 3. Firmly press /
tap stringers in place with body weight or use a
small block of wood and a hammer similar to
Step 2. Make certain all tabs protrude through
the stringers and lock in place (Figure 4.2).
Leave assembled steps laying on their side

Figure 3.4

BR

BR

BRBR

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Figure 3.3

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Figure 4.2

Figure 4.1

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