PetStep^® Pool Leg Accessory Kit

PetStep Swimming Pool Leg Kit When you have a pool, you want your whole family to be able to enjoy it, including your dog! Your dog could be an amazing swimmer, but pools are not constructed for pets’ safe entry. Even if your pup is able to jump into the pool, trying to use the pool ladder or hauling themselves out is not only difficult but dangerous too. This can be even more troublesome if your dog has health concerns like arthritis or hip dysplasia. While swimming can be an amazing physical therapy for their joints, getting in and out of the pool can be almost impossible. Even more, you or your family can injure yourself by trying to lift your dog in and out of the pool.  The PetStep Pool Leg Accessory Kit allows dogs to safely enter and exit swimming pools with ease. The kit easily connects to the PetStep folding ramp (sold separately) so that it can stand in your pool. The universal non-slip grip of the PetStep ramp fits any pool edge, so the ramp will stay secure and stable while in use. The kit is for use with the PetStep Folding Ramp ONLY! Installation Update: For a more secure installation, the ramp must be drilled at the designated insert points using a 1/4″ and 5/16″ drill bit (not included) so the included bolts can pass fully through the ramp and securely fasten the legs in place. Ramps purchased as part of a complete pool ramp system come pre-drilled. Ramps purchased previously and/or separately from the pool legs will need to be drilled. What Comes With the Pool Leg Kit? Two (2) aluminum pool legs in Standard (24″) or Long (30″) length One (1) cross brace for the pool legs Two (2) locking braces for the middle hinge of the ramp Six (6) bolts and locking nuts for attaching the pool legs One (1) allen wrench for securing the bolts Six (6) thumb screws for attaching the cross brace and locking braces What Size Pool Legs Should I Order?  PetStep offers two pool leg options: Standard and Long. Our Standard pool legs are ideal for pool depths from 42 to 52 inches deep, as they raise the pool side of the ramp by 23”, creating a comfortable slope for your pup. This pool depth is measured from the pool floor to the top of the pool coping, not the depth of the water. For pools deeper than 52 inches, the Long leg kit is recommended to ensure that the ramp is not too steep so your dog can comfortably enjoy the pool! The incline for the pool ramp with the Standard legs is approximately 30 degrees when placed in a pool with a 52” measurement, as shown in the diagram below. The vast majority of dogs find this incline very comfortable. However if you’ve got a pool with a depth of 52” or less, but you’d like a gentler incline, you can certainly order the pool ramp with the long legs that will provide a milder slope. Tips for Measuring Your Pool: To collect the proper measurement needed to determine what pool leg length you should order, you’ll need a measuring tape. Before you start measuring, you’ll want to engage the thumb lock on your tape measure so that it stays in place while in the water. Measure the depth of your pool from the pool floor to the top of the pool coping where the top of the ramp will rest. Conversely, if you already know the exact depth of the water in your pool, you can measure the gap between the surface of the water and the top of the pool coping and add that to the depth of the water. We recommend that the pool legs should not be left in chlorine or saltwater pools for days at a time. Hosing the pool legs down on a regular basis will reduce the potential oxidation that could result from extensive exposure to chlorine or other chemicals. Take a look at the Pool Leg Kit Instruction Sheet for details on how to use this product. Features: The Pool Leg Kit attaches to your PetStep Folding Ramp to create safe & easy pool access for your pup (ramp sold separately) Pool legs are available in 24″ and 30″ lengths to fit virtually any pool Rubber feet on the legs protect your pool and provide excellent grip The legs are hollow and designed to fill with water, securing a strong base for your dog as they access the ramp Locking braces add additional stability by locking the ramp in the deployed position in the pool *An additional shipping charge will be added for orders outside of the contiguous United States. Additional shipping charges may apply for residential, limited access locations, and lift gate needs.     Want to keep your ramp in the pool for longer periods without having to clean the white build-up on the legs? Concerned about the chlorine or saltwater interacting with the metal pool legs? The Zinc Anode Kit attaches to your pool legs to minimize white oxidation buildup caused by chlorine. It allows you to keep your ramp in the pool for days, so the fun with your dog never has to stop!