Ladder Removal

[jimi]

I have an inground pool. I had it installed about 2 years ago. This is the first time I've needed to remove the ladder in the deep end. I started by lifting the domes on the legs, and removing the long bolt that was going into the concrete. I tried wiggling and lifting up on each side, also had a helper assist, but it didn't even move. The legs in the water came up a bit, but that was it.

Is there something I am missing? Is there a release, or something that I am supposed to be pushing? Looking into where the bolts came out of, I can see a white round piece, which I guess attaches to the cup, but nothing that is holding.

Thoughts? Thanks!

 

[Casey]

Welcome to TFP! Although I can not assist you, someone should be around soon to help!

 

[peterdaly]

What you did is everything needed to remove the ladder from my own inground pool. I just loosen the bolts and pull the ladder up. The bolts essentially close a clamp the holds the ladder.

I would say try a rubber mallet, as it's probably just stuck, but am hesitant to officially suggest that until and unless at least one pool professional here (Jason?) agrees with me.

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[duraleigh]

I am not a pool professional but I need a rubber mallet with mine. I have to hit it harder than I really like to, but you can eventually wiggle it loose.

 

[JamesW]

The bolts pull up a wedge that locks the rail in place. Put the screw back in a few threads and tap it down to push the wedge down.

 

[rhaas12321]

The bolts pull up a wedge that locks the rail in place. Put the screw back in a few threads and tap it down to push the wedge down.

That and I had to unbolt and remove the 3 stairs so I could twist each rail back and forth to remove mine. But they may have been there since the pool was built in '83. I bought it in foreclosure 4 years ago.

 

[JohnT]

The bolts pull up a wedge that locks the rail in place. Put the screw back in a few threads and tap it down to push the wedge down.

This is what you need to do. Loosening the screw leaves the wedges pulled up tight. A little tap pushes them down and loosens them.

 

[Casey]

Hi jimi... Just stopping in for an update to see if you removed your ladder?

 

[jimi]

Thanks for checking in. I can get one side to come up, but the other side won't move. It will wiggle a bit, but other than that, no movement. I wonder if when it was installed some concrete got in the leg? I thought they set the legs after it cured, but just wondering.

Hi jimi... Just stopping in for an update to see if you removed your ladder?

 

[duraleigh]

tap it with that rubber mallet while you are wiggling it and lifting upward.

 

[jimi]

Thanks, I tried that this morning before work, and the one side just will not move. You're in Raleigh... come down to Wilmington and give me a hand! haha

tap it with that rubber mallet while you are wiggling it and lifting upward.