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1 97 Witmer RoadNorth Tonawanda, New York 14120-2421 Toll Free 800-635-3213 FAX in IN THE by:OPTIONAL ACCESSORYSKIM-ITSKIMS OFF DEBRIS Cut cleaning time 75% with skimmerextension that guides debris directly into your skimmer. Fits most in-ground and above-ground pool skimmers. Corrosion-resistant plastic Skim-It installs in seconds without CONVERSION KITTo easily convert your A-frame ladder to a deck/inpool ladder order our #CK7100 conversion kit. The kit includes all parts and hardware needed56 MODEL #7100XA-FRAME LADDERLADDER MUST BE ATTACHED TO POOL DO NOT USE WITH INFLATABLE POOLSASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUALMade in bySAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DEALER/INSTALLER: GIVE TO HOMEOWNERThe Anti-Entrapment Barrier is included in this ladder for the and Canada only, as required by ANSI/APSP.

2 The Anti-Entrapment Barrier is NOT intended as a substitute for competent adult you would like to purchase the barrier, please visit our website at: 15M 09/12 Confer PLASTICS, INC. FIVE YEAR WARRANTYC onfer Plastics, Inc. warrants their swimming pool ladders and steps to be free from defects inworkmanship for five years from date of NOT RETURN DEFECTIVE PART TO DEALERE-MAIL Confer PLASTICS AT: 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:716-694-3102OR 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 warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to Plastics, Witmer RoadNorth Tonawanda, 14120-2421 IMPORTANTFOR YOUR SAFETY* Check the contents of the carton with the Parts listfor this ladder.

3 *If any parts are missing call Toll Free - 800-635-3213 or visit our web site *DO NOTattempt to assemble or install the ladderif there are ANYshortages of parts or hardware.*For proper assembly and installation follow allinstructions in the sequence shown.*Before using the product, after assembly and installation, go over the instructions and proceduresagain to make sure nothing has been overlooked.*Be sure and safe. The manufacturer IS NOTresponsible for improper assembly, installation and RULES* Locate ladder on a solid base.* One person on the ladder at a time.* Ladder MUSTbe installed per manufacturer s instructions.*DANGER:No Jumping or Diving from ladder.* Face ladder when entering and leaving pool.* To prevent entrapment or drowning DO NOTswim through, behind or around ladder.

4 * Ladder to be used as a swimming pool ladder only.* Weight limit - 300 lbs maximum*Warning:Exceeding the maximum weight restriction may cause the ladder to fail.* When ladder is not in use lock up outer treads with padlock provided in hardware bag.* Consult your local Building Department beforeinstallation of your pool and equipment.*DANGER:Use a cordless drill for assembly and installation. NEVER use an electric drill in or around the : To winterize your ladder pull the ladder from the pool,remove the plugs, lay the ladder on its side to allow the water to drain small amount of water left in the ladder will not cause any the plugs into the fill holes so that they do not get lost. The ladder may be left : WHENEVER THE POOL IS NOT IN USE THE OUTER TREADS MUST BE IN THE UP POSITION AND LOCKED WITH THE INCLUDED : LADDER ADAPTER KITLAKkit fits Confer A-frame ladders for use with non-traditional metal framed swimming pools with a wall height of 48 - 54.

5 Use with models: 7100b, 7100x , 7000b and LADDER TO POOLFor maximum stability, the ladder must be fastened to the top of the pool. Postion theladder at the desired location on the pool topseat and mark the two locations of the holes inthe platform onto the top seat. Move the ladder away, and being careful not to damagethe liner, drill two holes through the top the ladder platform to the top seat using two 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 bolts, 1/4 flat washers, and 1/4-20 hex YOU HAVE A NON-TRADITIONAL METAL FRAMED POOL PLEASE REFER TO LADDER ADAPTER KIT BELOWPLACE LADDER IN POOLFill the two inner legs with water and cap thefill holes with plugs. Cap the fill holes in thetwo outer legs; do not fill outer legs with the ladder over the pool top seat withthe swing up treads on the outside of the the ladder sideways to allow the treads tofill the water.

6 This will prevent floating. Theplatform should rest on the pool top seat andthe bottom tread should rest firmly on the they do not, the extension boots maybe adjusted up or down as required to achieve the best KITC heck for availability at your local pool dealer or order online at 7100X-9/13:Confer 7100_2_07 10/7/13 11:55 AM Page 1 PlatformHandrailsTread ConnectorSwing UpTreadUpper BraceLadder LegStandard TreadExtensionBootLower BaseLargeBarrierSmallBarrierHardware Pack4 - 1/4 - 20 x 2" Bolt4 - 1/4 - 20 Acorn Nut2 - #10 x 1-1/4" Screw2 - 1/4 - 20 x 2-1/4" Bolt2 - 1/4 Flat Washer10 - 1/4 - 20 Hex Nut4 - Plug1 - Padlock8 - 1/4 - 20 x 1" BoltTools Needed for Assembly* - Hammer or mallet* - Phillips Screwdriver* - Adjustable wrench* - Liquid soap or lubricant* - Battery operated drill motor* - 5/16 Drill bitBarrier Parts List (if included)(Included in Hardware Pack)

7 4 - #10 x 1-1/4 screws1 - Strip of 4 Foam Pads1 - Large Barrier Section1 - Small Barrier Section1 - Upper Brace1 - Lower BaseModel #7100XA-FRAME LADDERA djustable to fit 48 to 54 LADDER MUST BE ATTACHED TO POOL DO NOT USE WITH INFLATABLE POOLSASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLYP arts List4 - Ladder Legs2 - Tread Connectors4 - Swing Up Treads6 - Standard Treads4 - Extension Boots1 - Platform4 - HandrailsIf missing parts call - Toll free - 800-635-3213 or *NOTE: If you are using this ladder on a 48 pool you will not use the extension boots. Proceed to # the platform down until fully seated onthe lugs as the top of the handrails together. Using a #10 x 1-1/4 screw fasten theupper ends of the handrails togetheras shown.

8 Repeat for opposite the tread connector as shown,with the padlock hole facing upward, andtap it over the round knob. Repeat for theopposite tread the four swing up treadsonto the ladder legs as the roundplastic inserts,on the sides ofthe extensionboots, are stillin place,remove themwith a phillipshead screw-driver the four extensionboots over the ends ofthe ladders legs. Theywill need to be all theway on for most 52 tallpools and backed offone hole for 54 uponground levels outsidethe pool, and sand levels under the linerinside the pool, a finaladjustment may needto be made after theladder is put into the second ladder leg withthe keyhole inserts removed overthe treads and tap the ladder standing up, tap thetreads all the way down until seated in the keyhole the ladder leg down onto the endsof the four 1/4-20 x 2 long bolts andfour acorn nuts fasten the extensionboots to the ladder legsUsing a Phillips screwdriver, knockout all four of the keyhole slotinserts from two of the ladder the end ofone of the standard treadsinto the uppermostkeyhole slot.

9 Makesure that the treadand the ladder legare positioned asshown in the pho-tograph to the may be necessary to tapthe tread into theslot with a for threeadditional the two remaining standardtreads to the extension boots (or directlyto the ends of the ladder legs if installingon a 48 tall pool).Snap Small and Large Barrier Sectionsinto slots on Lower Base as Barrier sections at the topslightly and position Upper Brace overSmall Barrier Section. Next, spread the fingers on the Upper Brace and slideinto position on the Large Barrier the Base and Brace into position, centered,on the bottom and fourth treads of the the four (4) #10 x 1-1/4" screws (included inhardware pack) on a slight angle, first in theUpper brace, then in the Lower Base.

10 Install theself-adhering foam strips to the Large BarrierSection as shown in Swing up portion of ladder shownin down position and the padlockin the holding up portion of ladder shown in up position, secured with screws Ladder did notinclude Barrier, skip steps 21 through 23. Continue to step handrail over the flat area located on top ofladder leg. Insert one of the 1/4 - 20 x 1" boltsthrough the ladder leg into the handrail. Place one1/4 - 20 hex nut into the recessed area on thehandrail and tighten using a Phillips the second bolt and nut. Repeat to assembleall four ladder leg/handrail sure that the swing-up side of theplatform is facing away from the inside laddersection, as shown, slip the openings of the platform over the upper ends of the ladder a mallet or hammer tap the platformdown until it is fully seated onto the nubs ofthe ladder legs.