EASY POOL STEP — (NE113) FOR USE WITH: EASY POOL STEP (NE113) (1 CARTON) EASY POOL STEP WITH OUTSIDE LADDER (NE126) EASY POOL STEP ENTRY SYSTEM (NE138) (With Gate) (4 CARTONS) Above are the options available with use of the Easy Step. The cartons and instructions necessary will vary depending on which set-up you have purchased. Please find the mode you purchased on the next page and note the information regarding location of the instructions and assembly.
EASY POOL STEP (NE113) This carton (NE113) contains ALL the necessary pieces and instructions for installation of your new step. Please follow all instructions for proper installation of this step. EASY POOL STEP WITH OUTSIDE LADDER (NE126) This is carton 1 of 2. The step and the necessary instructions for installation are included within this carton. You should have a second carton labeled which contains the outside ladder for this system (NE126B).
PARTS & HARDWARE FOR STEP A. LONG HANDRAIL POST (2) B. SHORT HANDRAIL POST (2) (NEP2120) (NEP2017) C. STEPS (4) D. RISERS (4) (NEP2018) E. BASES (2) (NEP2010) H. SIDE PANELS (2) (AC PANELS) (NEP2016) F. MOUNTING BRACKETS (2) (NEP2015) G. HANDRAILS (2) (NEP2012) I. LOCK CAPS (16) (NEP2014) J. HARDWARE (NEP2013) • 14 - 1-1/4” screws K.
STEP 1 • Lay one of the side panels (H) down on a flat surface. • Each step (C) has a groove where the riser will slide in which is located on the bottom of each step. • Line up a step (C) by positioning the connected dowels on the step with two of the round holes on the side panel (H). NOTE: Make sure that the treads on the step are facing towards the TOP of the side panel (the skinnier part of panel) and that the riser groove on the step is towards the back of the step.
STEP 4 • Leave the side panel facing upward and position one of the lock caps (I) centered over any hole on the side panel. • Using a small rubber mallet or a (block of wood and a small hammer), tap on the locking cap until it is secured over the pin sticking through the side of the step and is flush with the side panel. • Repeat this procedure for each of the additional seven openings on this side of the step.
STEP 6 • Stand step upright and locate two short handrail posts (B). • The short handrail posts should be installed into the holes located on the second step with closed end inside the hole and the open end facing up. • Screw handrail posts into place using (2) screws from hardware bag (J). NOTE Do NOT install long handrail posts at this time, they must be installed after completing Step 7. STEP 7 • Place assembled step INSIDE the pool where you would like to enter the pool.
STEP 8 • The two long handrail posts (A) should be installed into the holes located at the back of the step. • When installing these posts, make sure that the closed end goes into the opening and that the open end is facing up. • Once in place, secure using (2) screws from hardware bag (J). NOTE If you are having a problem getting the handrail posts in due to the sand, rock the step left and right to distribute sand.
STEP 10 • Lubricate inside of long and short handrail posts with liquid soap or lubricant. • Attach handrails (D) to handrail posts by pushing into posts. The more curved part of the handrail is meant to be installed in the long handrail post. • Using (4) screws from hardware bag (J), secure handrails in place. • Stick one danger sticker (K) on each handrail so that one faces inside the pool and the other faces the outside.
CROSSOVER INSTRUCTIONS (NB138B) CROSSOVER FOR USE WITH: EASY POOL STEP ENTRY SYSTEM (NE138) TOOLS REQUIRED • Hammer and a wood block or rubber mallet • Phillips head screwdriver • Drill with 1/8” drill bit • Pliers • Liquid soap or lubricant This crossover is intended for use with the Easy Pool Entry System. Please start by assembling BOTH steps using instructions provided in the Easy Pool Step (NE113) box. Refer to these directions once you have assembled both steps.
PARTS & HARDWARE FOR CROSSOVER A. CONNECTING STEP B. CONNECTING RAILS (2) (NEP2030) (NEP2029) C. SINGLE PICKETS (2) D. DOUBLE PICKETS (2) (NEP2033) (NEP2031) E. TRIPLE PICKETS (2) F. LOCK CAPS (5) (NEP2034) (NEP2014) HARDWARE (NEP2032) G. (40) #10 x 1-1/4” Screw H.
STEP 1 Lay one of the connecting rails (B) down on a clean, flat surface. Make sure the tread surface of the connecting step (A) is facing up towards the rails. Push the end of the connecting step into the openings of the connecting rail until fully seated. STEP 2 Lay the second connecting rail (B) down and push the opposite end of the connecting step (A) into the openings until fully seated.
STEP 3 • Center one of the lock caps (F) over any hole on the side of the connecting rail. • Using a small rubber mallet or (a block of wood and a small hammer), tap on the locking cap until it is secured over the pin sticking through the side of the connecting rail. • Repeat this procedure for each of the additional openings. You will only need to use a total of (4) lock caps. STEP 4 • One step (NE113) should already be inside the pool and weighted in place.
STEP 5 • The crossover must be screwed into the handrail posts using (16) #10 x 1-1/4” screws (G). Each of the locations where a screw must be drilled into handrail posts is pre-marked. There are eight per side.
STEP 6 NOTE If you are installing EASY POOL STEP ENTRY SYSTEM you should install handrails on INSIDE step only at this time. Please refer to gate (NE138C) instructions for further details. • Lubricate the end of the handrails (packed with the Easy Pool Step NE113) with liquid soap or lubricant and slip the ends of the handrails into the open ends of the posts on the inside and outside steps. • Push handrails down until they are fully seated on posts.
STEP 7 • Align one of the triple pickets (E) with the notches at the top of the handrail of the OUTSIDE step. The triple picket will line up with the openings in the handrail on the top step. • The double picket (D) will fit on the second step down (shown). • The single picket (C) will be attached to the handrail on the third step down. • Fasten the pickets in place one at a time at the top and bottom using the #10 x 3/4” screws (H).
STEP 8 Crossover installation is completed at this time. If you are installing the EASY POOL STEP ENTRY SYSTEM please refer to gate carton (NE138C) for gate assembly instructions and completing installation of your bridge system. SAFETY INFORMATION • When lifting heavy or awkward loads, it is suggested that two people lift to avoid injury. • DO NOT use the pool entry system for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. • Maximum weight on steps should NOT exceed 350 lbs.
GATE (NE138C) FOR USE WITH: EASY POOL STEP ENTRY SYSTEM (NE138) TOOLS REQUIRED • Phillips head screwdriver • Drill with 1/16” drill bit This gate is the final component of the Paradise Isle Bridge System. Prior to installing gate, please follow instructions in the step boxes (NE113) to assemble both steps and assemble the crossover (NE138B) using provided instructions.
PARTS & HARDWARE FOR GATE A. GATE (AC GATE) C. HINGE POST (NEP2038) E. GATE LATCH ASSEMBLY (NEP2035) G. HARDWARE (NEP2036) 2 B. HINGE MOUNTING POST (2) (NEP2037) D. LATCH MOUNTING POST (NEP2039) F.
STEP 1 • Lay gate (A) flat on a clean, level area and open plastic hinges as shown. • Locate hinge post (C) and lay next to gate with openings lined up to plastic hinges of gate. • Stick plastic hinges of gate through openings of hinge post. The wider part of the hinge post is the bottom and should be lined up with the bottom of the gate (flat part indicates bottom). • Wrap plastic hinges around hinge post and secure in place using (8) of the #7 x 1/2” screws from hardware (G).
STEP 2 • The hinge mounting posts (B) should be installed onto the short handrail posts on the second step of the outside staircase. • Attach one hinge mounting post to each of the short handrail posts with the long skinny side facing down towards the step. • Secure in place using (4) of the # 10 x 1-1/4” screws from hardware (G) through pre-marked openings.
STEP 3 • Slide hinge post with attached gate OVER hinge mounting post (B) on right side of step. Make sure that post is pushed on completely and that post touches bottom step of staircase. Note: It may be necessary to spread the back of the hinge post open to install. • Fasten hinge post to mounting post using (6) of the #10 x 1-1/4” screws found in hardware bag (G) through pre-marked openings on inside and outside of post.
STEP 4 • Slide latch mounting post (D) onto hinge mounting post (B) on left side of step. NOTE: It may be necessary to spread the back of the latch mounting post open to install. NOTE Picture here shows view from BEHIND step, the latch mounting post should face the same way as the hinge post. • The door stop (squared piece sticking out on gate) should sit perfectly in recessed area of latch mounting post (D).
STEP 5 • To complete installation, you will need the gate latch assembly (E). • There is a raised area of the latch mounting post where you will secure the latch itself using the (4) short screws supplied with the latch. • Secure bar (shown with latch in E) to either of the far openings on the plate. Make sure bar lines up with latch so it will close properly. • Using two remaining short screws, secure plate to the corner of the gate through two holes closest to the latch.
SAFETY INFORMATION • When lifting heavy or awkward loads, it is suggested that two people lift to avoid injury. • DO NOT use the pool entry system for any purpose other than that for which it is intended. • Maximum weight on steps should NOT exceed 350 lbs. WARNING Exceeding the recommended weight limit may cause the step to fail and may result in injury. MAINTENANCE • Step/ladder/bridges must be removed for winter, failure to do so can cause the step to crack.