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WaterDog Adventure Gear
®
WAG Boarding Steps™
Model SLM-12
Owner's Manual
U.S. Patent No. 8,596,212
Read this manual completely and follow instructions prior to use.
Improper use may cause injury and/or equipment damage.
WAG Boarding Steps have a maximum capacity of 130 pounds and are designed for dog use only.
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Summary of Contents for WaterDog Adventure Gear WAG Boarding Steps SLM-12
- Page 1 WaterDog Adventure Gear ® WAG Boarding Steps™ Model SLM-12 Owner's Manual U.S. Patent No. 8,596,212 Read this manual completely and follow instructions prior to use. Improper use may cause injury and/or equipment damage. WAG Boarding Steps have a maximum capacity of 130 pounds and are designed for dog use only.
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Page 2: Assembly Overview
Welcome to the WaterDog Adventure Gear® family and thank you for your purchase! As excited as you and your dog are to begin using your WAG Boarding Steps, there are a few important actions to take prior to use and for safe and enjoyable ongoing ownership. - Page 3 Initial Setup Prior to Use (Fitment) Tools Required: 7/16" socket driver, 5/32" hex driver Your new WAG Boarding Steps come assembled from the factory. For safe and optimum performance, the initial setup (fitment) for your specific boat must be performed prior to use since boat swim ladders come in many different styles, shapes and sizes.
- Page 4 Angle and Rung Positioning Boat swim ladders have different angles and rung dimensions. The mounting arms are preassembled to provide adequate adjustment for the majority of boat swim ladder designs. To determine the mounting arm positioning to achieve the proper angle of the steps when installed: Step 1 - Stand the folded assembly on end with the hooks down, unhook the retention cord and let hang to the side.
- Page 5 Step 4 - Lift the assembly into place by positioning the lower mounting arm hooks on a lower cross-member of the boat swim ladder (typically the second or third rung from the top), retract the spring-loaded upper mounting arms, pivot the steps toward the boat swim ladder to position the upper mounting arm hooks under the upper cross-member of the boat swim ladder (typically the top rung or pivot bar), and engage the upper mounting arm hooks on the upper cross-member by slowly and carefully releasing the upper mounting...
- Page 6 Width Boat swim ladders have different widths. The hooks/mounting arms are preset from the factory to a width of 8-1/2", but are adjustable for width to maximize stability and minimize relative movement. To determine and adjust the width: Figure 6 Step 1 - With the step assembly mounted on the ladder, measure the gap, if any, between the hooks and the boat swim ladder side frames on both sides of each mounting cross-member.
- Page 7 Figure 8 Step 3 - Remount the step assembly and check for fit. There should be less than 1/2" relative movement of the step assembly to the boat swim ladder in all directions. (Figure 8) Figure 9 Step 4 - Pull the loop end of the retention cord around the boat swim ladder side frame and connect back to the hook end.
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Page 8: Installation
Installation/Removal After Completing Initial Setup Tools Required: none Once your WAG Boarding Steps have been properly fitted for your boat, installation, removal and storage are simple and require no tools. Always inspect equipment and boat for damage or loose fasteners prior to use. Correct as necessary. - Page 9 Step 3 - Remove the four (4) 1/4" detent ring pins from the lower Figure 12 mounting arm sleeves, extend the mounting arms (if necessary) and swing the brace arms to line up connector holes with the desired adjustment holes in the lower mounting arms identified during the initial setup, and reinsert the pins through the previously marked 1/4"...
- Page 10 Removal from the installed configuration: Figure 15 Step 1 - Retract the spring-loaded upper mounting arms, pivot the steps away from the boat swim ladder until the upper mounting arm hooks have disengaged the upper rung, slowly and carefully release the upper mounting arms, and lift the steps off the lower rung and away from the boat swim ladder.
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Page 11: Care And Maintenance
Step 4 - Remove the two (2) 1/2" detent ring pins, fold the steps until the two Figure 18 ends are touching, and insert the pins through the 1/2" holes near the middle of each side. (Figure 4) Tip: Keep pin rings around fingers while handling to avoid losing the pins. -
Page 12: Customer Support
Customer Support For questions regarding your WAG Boarding Steps or to order replacement parts, please contact our toll-free customer support line at: 1-877-WAG-2272 (1-877-924-2272) SLM12-2001...