Can the ladder be used separately from the steps to attach to a wooden deck for our above ground pool?
1262787
You should be able to but you would need to build a plate form to attach them to
1163589
That is the same way for my pool. I cut and stacked two treated 2" x 6" boards (one set for each arm) to macth the two mounting arms on the steps and attached the boards to the wood deck and then attched the arms to the boards. I have had no problems, works great, very stable.
1068478
Yes I have the steps outside the pool and the ladder in the pool and I like that better. You have to tie the ladder to either the pool frame or to the steps because it floats. And the steps have to be secured also. I put a rubber bath mat down inside the pool for the ladder to sit on.
1084543
Yes. My pool is below ground level and it works fine, even around steps. Above ground pools are an issue because of the ladders.
1223281
No. The ladder can not be mounted on the short dimension of the pull down door. It takes almost the full space to secular the metal steps
101502
NO, theres not attachment to hook it on with just a step ladder. The footing on the ladder should be round for the hook. Hope this helps
2201823
I don't know if that would work because the ramp plastic is fairly deep. I think it would be hard to "hook" the ramp onto the stairs.
1592846
Yes I believe it can. The ladder itself only connects to the front side. You can see it in the instructions at the link I just put at the end of this message. I would just make sure that the member you are attaching it too is sturdy enough, that is why it comes with brackets to shore up the corners of an attic opening. Hope this helps. us.wernerco.com/docs/userguides/aa8.pdf?status=master
1754822
Yes they do. We did not use the deck to pool ladder as we had a "wedding cake" ladder, that I like because it gives plenty of sitting room. We did use the ground to deck ladder.
1912691
I doubt it. They attach to the vertical side rales of the pool ladder with a clamp that runs parallel to the edge of the shield. They have to be clamped to some pole or rail. If you can be more specific, I will try to help.
1667801
As long as the steps are able to handle salt water. Also, if they are hollow and plastic, there need to be a way to fill them with water so they sink. I replaced the ladder that came with the set with a heavier duty one as the one that comes with it is not that great. For the money, the pool is pretty nice. Great for doing laps, volleyball, etc. Good luck.
992638
I am using this ladder on my above ground pool. It is attached to a wood side deck with 2 aluminum ladder flanges which in turn are attached to wood posts that elevate the ladder to proper height. The ladder is designed to be mounted to a deck which should be at the same height as the pool rim. It is an excellent and sturdy ladder and if you can adapt it as I did you should be quite happy with it.
2145037
No. However we heard the ladder can be dangerous. Kids can get trapped while swimming. We fin it easier to use a step stool on the outside.
384316
If you have someplace where you can tie wrap to, that would work. I tie-wrapped mine to my ladder.
2032680
No. I installed the ladder where the last step is just below the water line. I have tested the ladder with a 300 lbs man. No problems.
2118441
On our pool, we have a deck constructed around the pool so the stairs did not touch the bottom of the pool. The contractor placed some decking between the deck and the ladder so it does not touch the side of the pool. The handle portion is attached to the decking. We just had this done, it is in our second home, not a lot of use, and when used, by two adults. So far it has held up. I am a little concerned about the strength simply because the stairs do not touch the bottom of the pool.
2160441
No. The ladder installation may not be in front of a pier / piling. I would suggest an additional top brace such that the ladder attaches to both the top face and side of the dock. The side brace may need a spacer to account for deck overhang.