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OCEAN BLUE“GRAND ENTRANCE” POOL STEPS

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

ABOVE GROUND FOUR TREAD MODELPart No. 400700

IN GROUND THREE TREAD MODELPart No. 400800

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DEALER/INSTALLER: GIVE TO HOMEOWNER

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OCEAN BLUE FOUR TREAD STEPSFor Above Ground Pools Model No. 400700 - Four Tread

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY

Tools Needed for AssemblyCordless drill with Phillips head Rubber Mallet Hack saw (for 3-tread only)Plastic funnelLiquid soad

70 LBS. SAND REQUIRED

QTY PART DESCRIPTIONNUMBER

1 - 490709 stringer 1 - 490710 stringer extension1 - 490712 side stringer1 - 490711 stringer brace1 - 490704 lower back panel1 - 490703 upper back panel 1 - 490707 back extension panel1 - 490706 lower side panel1 - 490705 upper side panel 1 - 490708 side extension panel1 - 490713 return panel1 - 490716 side ballast 1 - 490717 back ballast2 - 490700 hand rail 1.9" diameter4 - 490701 post 1.9" diameter2 - 490702 deck connector 1.9" diameter3 - 490714 leveler tube5 - 490715 round step pad1 - 490725 left bottom tread1 - 490726 center bottom tread1 - 490727 right bottom tread1 - 490728 second tread1 - 490729 third tread1 - 490730 fourth tread

BallastBack

Side Stringer

ReturnPanel

Back Extension

Panel

LowerSidePanel

StringerExtension

Lower BackPanel

SideExtension

Panel

StringerBrace

UpperBackPanel

Second Tread

Left BottomTread

Right BottomTread

Center BottomTread

Fourth Tread

Third Tread

Flexible ThirdRiser

Flexible FourthRiser

Flexible SecondRiser

Flexible BottomRiser

UpperSidePanel

Handrail1.9” diameter

Post 1.9” diameter

SideBallast

DeckConnector

1.9” diameter

LevelerTube

RoundStepPad

Stringer


1 - 490721 flexible bottom riser1 - 490722 flexible second riser1 - 490723 flexible third riser1 - 490724 flexible fourth riser1 - 490731 step hardware/safety pack

29 - #10 x 1-1/4" self tapping screws4 - white plugs2 - safety labels2 - tread plugs


OCEAN BLUE THREE TREAD STEPSFor In Ground Pools Model No. 400800 - Three Tread

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING ASSEMBLY

Back Trim

Side Stringer

ReturnPanel

Back Extension

Panel

LowerSidePanel

SideExtension

Panel

StringerBrace

BackBallast

SideTrim

BackTrim

Extension

Handrail1.9”diameter

Post 1.9” diameter

SideBallast

DeckConnector

1.9” diameter

LevelerTube

RoundStepPad

Stringer

StringerExtension

Lower BackPanel

Tools Needed for AssemblyCordless drill with Phillips head Rubber Mallet Hack saw (for 3-tread only)Plastic funnelLiquid soad

70 LBS. SAND REQUIRED


1 - 490709 stringer 1 - 490710 stringer extension1 - 490712 side stringer1 - 490711 stringer brace1 - 490704 lower back panel1 - 490719 back trim1 - 490720 back trim extension 1 - 490707 back extension panel1 - 490706 lower side panel1 - 490718 side trim 1 - 490708 side extension panel1 - 490713 return panel1 - 490716 side ballast 1 - 490717 back ballast2 - 490700 hand rail 1.9" diameter4 - 490701 post 1.9" diameter2 - 490702 deck connector 1.9" diameter3 - 490714 leveler tube5 - 490715 round step pad1 - 490725 left bottom tread1 - 490726 center bottom tread1 - 490727 right bottom tread1 - 490728 second tread1 - 490729 third tread

Second Tread

Left BottomTread

Right BottomTread

Center BottomTread

ThirdTread

Flexible ThirdRiser

Flexible BottomRiser

Flexible SecondRiser


1 - 490721 flexible bottom riser1 - 490722 flexible second riser1 - 490723 flexible third riser1 - 490731 step hardware/safety pack

29 - #10 x 1-1/4" self tapping screws4 - white plugs2 - safety labels2 - tread plugs


#6: Attach the back extension panelusing three #10 x 1-1/4” self tappingscrews.

#7: Install the third leveler tubeassembly into the back extensionreturn leaving one thread exposed forflat bottom pool. If pool bottom istapered install leveler tube all the wayup so there are no exposed threads.

#4: Install the second leveler tubeassembly into the side extensionpanel. This leveler tube assembly isfixed so there will be no adjustment inthe slot on panel.

3: To make assembly easier apply alittle liquid soap onto the four tabsthen insert tabs into the openings onthe lower back panel and push panelstogether. Panels are designed to fittogether tight, it may require a rubbermallet if panels won’t go together by pushing.

#2: Next install one of the leveler tube assemblies into the lower side panelleaving two threads exposed for a flat bottom pool. If pool bottom is taperedinstall leveler tube all the way up so there are no exposed threads. To installthe leveler tube place the long tab on side of tube into slot on panel and tapdown with rubber mallet.

#1: Using a rubber mallet install threeof the round step pads on to three ofthe leveler tubes. A little liquid soapon the leveler tubes will make assembly easier. Set the three assemblies and two round step pads aside.

STEP 1:(FOR ABOVE AND IN GROUND STEPS)

Tools needed: cordless drill with Phillips driver, rubber malletParts needed: 3-leveler tubes, 5-round step pads, back panel, side panel,

back extension, side extension, back extension return, stringer, stringer extension, side stringer and stringer brace

#8: Install theback extensionreturn on to theback extensionpanel. Pushdown until seated.

#5: With the assembled panels fromstep #3 standing up attach the sideextension using three #10 x 1-1/4” selftapping screws.

Flat Bottom - 2 threads exposed

FlatBottom - 1 threadexposed

Tapered Bottom -no threads exposed

Tapered Bottom-no threadsexposed


#12: Insert thestringer assemblyinto the openingon the back paneland push downuntil seated.

#14: Align thetab on the sidestringer withthe groove onthe stringerand pushdown until seated.

STEP 1: (Cont’d) (FOR ABOVE AND IN GROUND STEPS)

#11: Install one of the round steppads over the round tab located onthe bottom of the stringer assembly. A little liquid soap on the round tabwill make assembly easier.

#10: Using three #10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws one in every otherhole attach the stringer extension tothe stringer.

#9: Turn the assembly over so the lev-eler legs are sitting on the ground.

#13: Install the second round steppad over the round tab located on thebottom of the side stringer. Again, a little liquid soap will make assembly easier.

#15: Align the two tabs on thestringer brace with the groove on thestringer and side stringer and pushdown until seated.


#5: With the step assembly still leaning back install the flexible bottomriser by placing over the tabs on thestringers and into the groove on theunderside of the bottom tread. Theangled cut on the riser will match theangle on the return panel.

STEP 2:(FOR ABOVE AND IN GROUND STEPS)

#4: Attach the center tread using two#10 x 1-1/4 self tapping screws, oneeach in the outer holes located on theunderside of center step. Screws willinstall at an angle.

#3: Lay the center bottom tread overthe right and left bottom treads andpush down and inward. The centertread will attach from underneath thestep. Lean the assembly back toexpose the bottom of the tread.

#2: Next, position the right bottomtread over the back extension andover the raised tab on the sidestringer. Push down and inward untilseated. Attach the tread to the sidestringer using one #10 x 1-1/4 selftapping screw.

#1: Position the left bottom tread overthe side extension panel and over theraised tab on the stringer. Push downand inward until seated. Attach thetread to the stringer using one of the#10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screws in theouter hole.

#6: The flexible riser will only beattached at both ends. Attach at theangled end first by measuring up 2”and over 2” then using a #10 x 1-1/4”self tapping screw go through the faceof the riser and in to the return panel.On opposite end measure up 2” andover to the first groove in the riser andangle the screw so it will thread intothe raised tab on the panel.

#8: Place the second flexible riserinto the groove on the bottom treadinto the slots on the side extensionand back extension. The four ventilation slots in the riser should bepositioned on the right side andaligned above the slots in the first riser.

#7: At this time pour 25 lbs. of sandinto the stringer and 25 lbs of sandinto the side stringer. Sand will beadded through the holes located atthe top of the stringers. As the stringerfills tap the sides to settle sand to thebottom. Plug the two fill holes with twowhite plugs from the hardware bagSand is necessary to keep thesteps from floating.

#9: Place the second tread over thestringers and onto the side and backextension panels. Align the tabs onone side of the tread with the slots onpanel and push down until seated.Only attach one side of the tread atthis time.

Tools needed: cordless drill with Phillips driver, rubber malletParts needed: left bottom tread, center bottom tread, right bottom tread, flexible

bottom riser, second tread, flexible second riser, third tread, flexible third riser, back ballast, side ballast and 4-white plugs

70 LBS. SAND REQUIRED required for Step 2

Selftapping screws

Pour Sand intothe Stringer holes


#14: Fill the side and back ballastwith 10 lbs. of sand each and plug thefill holes using the two white plugsfrom the hardware bag.

STEP 2: (Cont’d) (FOR ABOVE AND IN GROUND STEPS)

#13: Place the third tread over theside and back panels, align the tabson the tread with the slots on panelsand push down until seated.

#12: Place the third flexible riser in tothe groove on the second step and into the slots on the side and backextensions. The ventilation slots inthe riser should positioned on theright side and aligned above the slotsin the first and second risers.

#11: Align the tabs on the other sideof the tread with the slots on the paneland tap down until seated.

#10: Next, push in and downward atthe center of tread to lock into thestringers.

#15: Install the side ballast by placingover the side extension panel andpushing down until seated, a malletmay be necessary.

#16: Repeat procedure to install theback ballast.

IF YOU HAVE ABOVE GROUND STEP, SKIP STEP 3 AND GO TO STEP 4

Fill these holes with sand


#5: Slide a deck connector overeach of the top posts, again liquidsoap on the posts will make this easier.

#7: Attach the handrail to each postusing one #10 x 1-1/4 self tappingscrew, repeat for the second hand rail.

#4: Insert the other posts into the twoholes on third tread and push downuntil post stops. Using the two plugsfrom hardware bag, plug the twounused holes on the bottom tread.

#3: Using a hack saw cut 14” offfrom the bottom ends of two posts.Insert cut posts into both holes located on the second step and pushdown until posts stop. A little liquid soap on the posts willmake assembly easier.

#2: Repeat procedure to install theback trim extension and the side trim.

#1: Place the back trim over thelower back panel and align the tabswith the slots on panel and pushdown until seated.

#8: Attach all four posts to the steppanels using one #10 x 1-1/4 self tapping screw in each post.

#6: Rotate posts to align the flat sidewith the flat side on the handrail andinstall both handrails by tapping downwith a rubber mallet.

STEP 3:(FOR IN GROUND #400800 STEP ONLY).

Tools needed: cordless drill with Phillips driverParts needed: 4-posts, 2-handrails, 2-deck connectors

Side trim, back trim, back trim extension and 8 -#10 X 1-1/4” self tapping screws


#5: Place the fourth tread over theupper side and back panels. Slowlypush down making sure to align thetop of riser with the groove on theunderside of fourth tread.

#7: Insert the handrail posts intoboth holes on the second tread andpush down until post stops. Using thetwo plugs from hardware bag, plug thetwo unused holes on the first tread.

#4: Place the fourth flexible riser ontop of the third tread with the ends ofthe riser into the slots on the upperside and back panels. The third treaddoes not have groove for the riser toset in to.

#3: Attach the panel assembly byusing one #10 x 1-1/4 self tappingscrew in the back panel and one inthe side panel at the recesses.

#2: Position the upper back/sidepanel assembly over the lower backand side panel, align the tabs with theslots on the panels and push downuntil seated, mallet may be required.

#1: Insert the two tabs on the upperside panel in to the openings on theupper back panel and push together.A little liquid soap on the tabs willmake assembly easier.

#8: Slide a deck connector over eachof the top posts. A little liquid handsoap on the posts will makeassembly easier.

#6: – insert the handrail posts intoboth holes on the fourth tread andpush down until post stops. A little liquid soap will makeassembly easier

#9: Rotate posts to align the flat sidewith the flat side on the handrail andinstall both handrails by tapping downwith a rubber mallet.

Tools needed: cordless drill with Phillips driver, rubber malletParts needed: flexible fourth riser, fourth tread, upper side panel,

upper back panel, 4 handrail posts, 2 handrails, 2 deck connectors and 10- #10 x 1-1/4 self tapping screwsSTEP 4:

(FOR ABOVE GROUND #400700 STEP ONLY).


#11: Attach all four posts tothe step panels using one#10 x 1-1/4” self tappingscrew in each post.

#10: Attach thehandrail to each postusing one #10 x 1-1/4” self tappingscrew, repeat for thesecond handrail.

STEP 4: (Cont’d)(FOR ABOVE GROUND #400700 STEP ONLY).

NOTES:


#1: Place pool step in the water, ifyou have an above ground pool becareful not to damage pool frame.Hold the step away from swimmingpool wall while it is filling with water.

STEP 5:(FOR ABOVE AND IN GROUND STEPS)INSTALLING STEPS INTO SWIMMING POOL

Tools needed: Cordless drill w/Phillips driver, rubber malletParts needed: 6-1-1/4” self tapping screws, 2 safety label

IT WILL REQUIRE 2-3 PEOPLE TO PLACE STEP INTO POOL.

#2: Step will float until all the air isout of step components, this will takeseveral minutes. To remove the air, itwill be necessary to tilt the step back-wards and to the left and right untilthe air bubbles stop. Once the airbubbles have stopped the step shouldbe sitting firmly on bottom of pool. Ifnot, air is still trapped in componentsand step will have to be tilted again.

#5: Apply the two safety labels on theupper handrail posts so they are visi-ble when entering the swimming pool.

#3: Position the step close to the poolwall. Rotate the two deck connectorsto sit on to pool deck and attach usingtwo #10 x 1-1/4” self tapping screwsin each connector. If you have a con-crete deck you will need to purchasethe proper fasteners for concrete.

#4: Attach the deck connectors toeach handrail posts using one #10 x1-1/4” self tapping screw.


Printed in U.S.A. 01/14/11

Made in U.S.A.

OCEAN BLUE WATER PRODUCTS WARRANTYOcean Blue Water Products warrants their swimming pool steps to be free from defects in workmanship for one yearfrom date of purchase.

DO NOT RETURN DEFECTIVE PART TO DEALERThe defective part should be returned, postpaid, to:

Ocean Blue Water Products4646 W. Lake StreetChicago, IL 60644

Enclose proof-of-purchase (receipts, etc.) showing date purchased, your name, address, and daytime phone number. Youwill be notified of cost to replace part.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

DANGER: only use a cordless drill for assembly and installation. NEVER use a cordedelectric drill in or around swimming pool.

WINTERIZING: Disconnect the step from pool deck or outside safety ladder and carefully lift out of water. Once out of water, tip step on its back to drain water from panels. After drained, tip step on its front to finish draining water. All the water must bedrained from step before putting in to storage. NOTE: sand remains in step — do not remove sand.

IMPORTANTFOR YOUR SAFETY

* Consult your local building department beforeinstallation of your pool and equipment.

* Check the contents of the carton with the partslist for this step.

* DO NOT attempt to assemble or install this step if there are ANY shortages 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 proce-dures again to make sure nothing has been over-looked.

* Be sure and safe. The manufacturer IS NOTresponsible for improper assembly or installation.

SAFETY RULES• One person on the step at a time

• DANGER: shallow water no jumping ordiving from step or pool deck

• ALWAYS have competent adult supervisionwhen pool is in use

• NEVER leave the pool unattended

• NO unauthorized entry into pool

• To prevent entrapment or drowning step mustbe installed up to the inside of pool wall

• Weight limit 400 lbs

• Exceeding the recommended weight limitmay cause step to fail


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