We suggest attaching the ramp to the pool’s deck by bolting (if wood) or sinking an anchor (stone, poured, etc) to hold the stainless steel D-ring-clips and rope provided.  The ramps have a knot tied as close to the ramp surface as possible in order to maintain its orientation and not slip along the rope.

The only additional part you will need and must purchase separately is the 1/4" stainless stell pan-head screw about 1.25" long (and concrete anchor) required for your pool deck surface.

Some people choose to use existing railings, pool cover anchors, or water leveler covers, rather than drilling into their deck. In this case, be sure the rope tie-downs are not spread much farther apart than the width of the ramp for optimal performance. 

In order to be sure the ramp is as snug as possible to the vertical surface, it is easiest to assemble the ramp, then stand it up with the "open box top" end on the pool edge and tie the ropes as tight as possible to the anchor or thorugh the d-ring clips - then stretch it down over the edge, snug against the vertical surface.

The ramp should float/hang in the water at an angle that is approximately 30-degrees below horizontal so that the ramp’s round “nose” is submerged by a few inches. 

There are two sets of holes in the ramp for threading the rope through, in order to have a snug fit to the wall (including under a deep coping, such as with a steel sided vinyl wall.)

In the case of thick coping/a deep overhanging deck, be sure to rethread the rope through the holes below the logo, in order to pull the ramp snugly under the overhang, and close to the pool wall.

Lead-plug or stainless steel anchors with non-rusting screws are suggested for poured/solid decks; non-rusting bolts and nuts with a lock washer are suggested for hollow decks.  Customers should check with their pool service company if they are unsure what method to use! 

Vinyl Liner Pools
All Skamper-Ramp models are designed to keep an animal’s claws from slashing the plastic walls of vinyl liner pools as they attempt escape, however the Super Skamper-Ramp is probably the best solution because of its smooth construction . Each corner radius is designed to protect--not puncture--the vinyl liner.

While we haven't had anyone report a problem but we understand and respect the fear of replacing a liner. In order to minimize rub, if you have it or can get it, we suggest doubling the vinyl wall layer in the area where the ramp will be installed.