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COSTA DEL SOL

SERENITY

12.14

V35018

INSTALLATION MANUAL 

BRACELESS OVAL POOLS

Summary of Contents for V35018

Page 1: ...COSTA DEL SOL SERENITY 12 14 V35018 INSTALLATION MANUAL BRACELESS OVAL POOLS ...

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Page 3: ...afety labels may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury These warning are not to be removed under any circumstances If they become discolored or fall off please request replacements which will be sent at no charge Follow all Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions packaged with pool ladder deck or any other accessory Additional pool safety publications can be ob...

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Page 5: ...g 1 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Page 6: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 2 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 7: ...erve all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Page 8: ...r Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 4 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 9: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 10: ...sting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 11: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 7 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 12: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 8 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 13: ...g 1 9 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 14: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 10 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 15: ... 1 11 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 16: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 12 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 17: ... 1 13 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 18: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 14 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 19: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 20: ...sting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 21: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 17 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 22: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 18 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 23: ...erve all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 19 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Page 24: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 20 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 25: ... 1 21 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 26: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 22 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 27: ... 1 23 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 28: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 24 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 29: ...erve all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 25 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Page 30: ...r Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 26 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 31: ... 1 27 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 32: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 28 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 33: ...erve all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 29 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Page 34: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 30 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 35: ... 1 31 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections ...

Page 36: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 32 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 37: ... type of grass may grow up through your pool liner Your dealer will be able to advise how best to treat the site Sloped areas will need to be made level by digging away high spots not by filling low spots be prepared to hire earth moving equipment if necessary Images 2a 2b Ensure the earth is well compacted and a wall is placed to prevent the earth from seeping out Image 2a If you need to install ...

Page 38: ...d roots will damage the pool liner Areas recently treated with oil based weed killers chemicals or fertilizers 3 Plan Ahead Will you be adding an adjacent deck later Be sure to leave room Will you be using pool accessories or other applianc es that need electricity or gas Locate your pool near these services or plan to have them installed later by a licensed contractor 3b 3c 3a Important Note When...

Page 39: ...lank Material that provides a permanent base ex Crushed stone Fine sand void of debris Cement blocks 5cm x 20cm x 40cm 2 x 8 x16 optional 2x Plywood 60cm x 120cm 2ft x 4ft Wood board 30cm x 20cm 1ft x 1ft Vinyl covered hooks to hold wall steady String and stakes wooden pegs Prefabricated cove sections optional Pool carpeting optional Rope Polyethlyne Plastic Sheeting Optical Level Can be useful fo...

Page 40: ... Image 1 c Now you must make the round ends that will be the oval part In order to do so you will have to determine the center of the radius on each side and drive a peg into the ground Image 2 d Using a length of string tied between the peg and a can of spray paint mark the circles on the ground Image 3 e Once the center has been established and the measurement of the pool itself has been determi...

Page 41: ...an of spray paint to mark straight lines Image 5 g You now have the space marked out that is needed for your oval pool Image 6 2 Remove the sod a Remove the sod from the area you have just outlined Image 7 b Remove all debris rocks roots etc using a rake Then compact the ground to achieve a firm base You can use a sod removal machine 5 6 7 Important Note Your pool must be perfectly level Take the ...

Page 42: ...r pool s footprint for your pool size on the last pages of this Section1 Perimeter 1043 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 4 11 3 4 2 2 1 8 10 places 2 3 4 1 1 1 6 2 3 4 1 1 1 6 17 11 3 8 15 2 3 4 21 4 Gap between tracks 1 42 15 places 8x Ø17 6 straight track 12x Ø15 55 1 4 rails Pool Limit 12 30cm Outer Limit 1 7 4 1 2 4 8 3 8 12 9 1 4 1 5 7 1 4 9 0 1 2 ...

Page 43: ...mping tool or a soil compactor machine c Take material such as rock dust or fine mortar that can conform a solid permanent base and deposit this material around the rim of the basin Image 9 d The material used should be spread around the perimeter of the pool to a width of 24 60cm and a thickness of 2 5cm image 10 e Recheck the outer perimeter of the oval shape where the pool wall will be placed C...

Page 44: ...ending on the side 6 35 cm 2 5 mechanical screws B14x20x212 with nuts N14x20 Note that the sleeve with the anchor holes should be installed facing into the pool Images 11 12 b Insert the vertical sleeve Image 13 11 12 Important Note The opening of the vertical sleeve must be facing the outside of the pool Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Inside of Pool Outside of ...

Page 45: ... vertical sleeve with screws You will need to remove the sleeve again in order to fit the bottom plate over the T more easily before replacing and attaching the vertical sleeve c Insert the extruded polystyrene pieces into the opening of the horizontal sleeves with pen nuts located inside the pool Image 15 14 15 Important Note The opening of the vertical sleeve must be facing the outside of the po...

Page 46: ...to ensure that your line is perpendicular measure from each radius center to the top of your line The measurement should be exactly the same on each side If not adjust until both are the same and you will now have a perfect perpendicular line therfore creating a perfect 90 degree angle Images 17 18 c Repeat the first two steps to create a perpendicular line in order to create a perfect 90 degree a...

Page 47: ... of the buttress joint is level with the ground Image 20 Even number of trenches c If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses measure from the center line out 22 1 2 Position the buttress temporarily off the straight center line from the middle Image 21 Note Even number means the total of sections on one side for example a 15 x 30 pool has Even number d Trace around the buttress and d...

Page 48: ...ld measure about 20 cm x 40 cm x 10cm 8 x 16 x 2 allowing one of the slabs to extend past the inside end of the T b Add approximately 2cm 3 4 of compacted stone dust under the concrete block patio stone etc which is at the exterior of the pool to raise the vertical sleeve slightly toward the interior of the pool in order to counterbalance the weight of the water Image 22 22 A B B C A Vertical Slee...

Page 49: ...re that they are level and not tilting left or right Image 23 d From the first buttress check to see that second buttress is 45 from center and continue to ensure that all measurements between each buttress is equal e Now add crushed stone around the buttress do not cover and be careful not to move the buttress Take measurements at every upright and then check measurement again Image 24 Important ...

Page 50: ... forget to put straps first Image 26 c Continue to install the remaining steel straps and pressure plates one the one side only as described in the previous step Do spot checks to ensure everything is equal Image 27 d Once you have finished installing straps and pressures plates on the one side Ensure that they have all been remeasured and that measurements are perfect and square Permanently affix...

Page 51: ... upward Remeasure and tighten screws Recheck measurement again Image 29 h Measure the two intersecting axes to ensure that the two straight sections are parallel Image 30 2 Proceed to Section 2 Assembling the Pool Base 28 29 30 Note It may feel tedious to be always measuring but this only helps to ensure proper installation and avoiding problems further on Important Note Ensure that the straps rai...

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Page 53: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Footprints 1 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS YOUR POOL S FOOTPRINT Section 1 ...

Page 54: ...SSSSD11 Over lap between tracks 0 56 15 5 15 16 Perimeter 631 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 2 2 1 8 3 places 14 2 15 16 1 4 2 1 5 1 6 4 11 3 4 6 places Outer Limit Pool Limit 12 30cm 8xØ27 38 track 8xØ12 54 1 4 transition track 12 1 5 16 1 1 0 1 5 1 6 R6 0 7 8 7 2 1 2 4 7 1 5 1 6 8 5 5 8 8xØ12 55 3 4 track Upright ...

Page 55: ...SSSSD11 Over lap between tracks 0 25 2 2 1 8 4 places 15 5 15 16 Perimeter 723 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 4 11 3 4 R6 0 13 16 Pool Limit Outer Limit 12 30cm Upright 8 places 12xØ27 38 track 8 6 1 1 1 1 4 4 8 1 1 6 16 6 5 16 11 0 1 2 1 6 6 5 1 6 12 1 5 16 23 2 1 8 8xØ12 54 1 4 transition track 8xØ12 55 3 4 track ...

Page 56: ...SSSSSD11 Overlap between tracks 0 01 14 10 15 16 Perimeter 837 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches R7 5 1 2 4 11 3 4 18 3 9 16 12xØ15 55 7 8 track 12 places Pool Limit Outer Limit 12 30cm 12xØ27 38 track 8xØ15 54 3 8 transition track 26 4 8 1 0 3 1 6 1 2 1 5 1 6 1 4 2 3 8 11 5 4 8 1 3 1 6 1 8 8 3 1 6 18 8 3 16 Upright ...

Page 57: ...1 R7 5 1 2 Overlap between tracks 0 03 18 3 9 16 4 11 3 4 Perimeter 927 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 14 10 15 16 15 places Pool Limit Outer Limit 12 30cm 16xØ27 38 track 30 0 15 16 15 1 15 16 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 4 8 1 3 1 6 1 2 1 1 4 8 1 0 1 8 1 4 2 3 8 12xØ15 55 7 8 track 8xØ15 54 3 8 transition track Upright ...

Page 58: ...meter 1043 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches Gap between tracks 0 40 21 4 2 2 1 8 10 places 4 11 3 4 17 11 3 8 15 places 16xØ27 38 track 8xØ18 54 3 8 transition track 16x Ø18 55 7 8 track Pool Limit 12 30cm Outer Limit 1 5 7 3 1 6 9 1 1 2 9 5 1 6 1 7 4 3 8 R8 11 11 16 23 4 11 16 2 3 4 1 1 1 6 15 2 3 4 33 2 3 16 4 9 5 1 6 Upright ...

Page 59: ...Perimeter 631 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 12 1 5 16 1 4 2 1 5 1 6 2 2 1 8 3 places R6 0 7 8 8 5 5 8 4 6 1 2 1 1 1 9 1 6 15 5 15 16 7 2 1 2 19 4 3 16 4 11 3 4 14 2 15 16 6 places 4x Ø17 6 straight rail 4x Ø15 55 1 4 rail 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition rail Outer Limit Pool Limit 12 30cm 4xØ27 38 stabilizer 4xØ12 54 1 4 stabilizer 4xØ12 55 3 4 stabilizer Up...

Page 60: ...6 1 1 1 7 8 8 6 2 2 1 8 4 places 1 6 6 5 1 6 16 6 5 16 15 5 15 16 4 11 3 4 11 0 1 2 Perimeter 723 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 12 1 5 16 23 2 1 8 R6 0 13 16 4 6 1 1 1 6 8 places 6xØ17 6 straight rail 4x Ø15 55 1 4 rail 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition rail 12 30cm Pool Limit Outer Limit 6xØ27 38 stabilizer 4xØ12 54 1 4 stabilizer 4xØ12 55 3 4 stabilizer Upri...

Page 61: ... 1 75 4 11 3 4 26 4 14 10 15 16 1 2 1 7 1 6 1 4 2 5 8 8 9 9 1 6 Perimeter 837 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches R7 5 1 2 4 7 1 8 1 8 8 3 1 6 18 8 3 16 11 5 18 3 9 16 9 places 6x Ø17 6 straight rail 6x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4x Ø15 54 1 8 transition rail Pool Limit 12 30cm Outer Limit 6xØ15 55 7 8 stabilizer 6xØ27 38 stabilizer 4xØ15 54 3 8 stabilizer Upright ...

Page 62: ...imeter 927 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 4 11 3 4 30 0 15 16 15 1 15 16 18 3 9 16 1 4 2 7 8 R7 5 1 2 8 9 1 1 1 6 4 7 3 1 6 1 2 1 5 8 14 10 15 16 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 16 places 8x Ø17 6 straight rail 6x Ø15 55 1 4 rail 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition rail Pool Limit 12 30cm Outer Limit 8xØ27 38 stabilizer 6xØ15 55 7 8 stabilizer 4xØ15 54 3 8 stabilizer...

Page 63: ... 2 1 8 10 places 17 11 3 8 R8 11 11 16 9 0 3 1 6 1 5 7 5 8 1 7 4 1 3 1 6 Perimeter 1043 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 4 7 9 1 6 1 2 9 5 1 6 15 2 3 4 21 4 33 2 3 16 4 11 3 4 23 4 11 16 15 places 8x Ø17 6 straight rail 8x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition rail Outer Limit 12 30cm Pool Limit 8xØ27 38 stabilizer 4xØ18 54 3 8 stabilizer 8xØ18 55 7 ...

Page 64: ...p between tracks 1 45 R6 0 7 8 2 2 1 8 3 places 1 4 2 1 5 1 6 14 2 15 16 12 1 5 16 4 11 3 4 19 4 3 16 7 2 1 2 15 5 15 16 1 1 1 9 1 6 4 6 1 2 8 5 5 8 Perimeter 631 hole to hole Track length meAsured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 6 places 8x Ø17 6 straight track 12x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition track bottom only 12 30cm Pool Limit Outer Limit Upright ...

Page 65: ...ap between tracks 1 76 Perimeter 723 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 1 6 6 5 1 6 16 6 5 16 2 2 1 8 4 places 12 1 5 16 4 6 1 1 1 6 8 6 R6 0 13 16 1 1 1 7 8 11 0 1 2 23 2 1 8 4 11 3 4 15 5 15 16 8 places 12xØ17 6 straight track 12x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition track Bottom only Outer Limit Pool Limit 12 30cm Upright ...

Page 66: ...D11 Gap between tracks 1 75 14 10 15 16 1 2 1 7 1 6 4 11 3 4 26 4 18 3 9 16 11 5 18 8 3 16 1 8 8 3 1 6 Perimeter 837 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 4 7 1 8 R7 5 1 2 8 9 9 1 6 1 4 2 5 8 9 places 12x Ø17 6 straight track 16x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4x Ø15 54 1 8 transition track Bottom only Outer Limit 12 30cm Pool Limit Upright ...

Page 67: ...ter 927 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches Gap between tracks 1 73 4 11 3 4 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 14 10 15 16 1 2 1 5 8 4 7 3 1 6 8 9 1 1 1 6 R7 5 1 2 1 4 2 7 8 18 3 9 16 15 1 15 16 30 0 15 16 16 places 16x Ø17 6 straight track 16x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition track bottom only Outer Limit 12 30cm Pool Limit Upright ...

Page 68: ...le to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches Gap between tracks 1 94 17 11 3 8 2 2 1 8 10 places 2 3 4 1 1 1 6 23 4 11 16 4 11 3 4 33 2 3 16 21 4 15 2 3 4 1 2 9 5 1 6 4 7 9 1 6 1 7 4 1 3 1 6 1 5 7 5 8 9 0 3 1 6 R8 11 11 16 15 places 16x Ø17 6 straight track 20x Ø15 55 1 4 track 4xØ15 54 1 8 transition track bottom only Pool Limit 12 30cm Outer Limit Upright ...

Page 69: ...tom plate NOTE Be sure to use the bottom rail that is specific for the straight section Images 1 2 b Insert the end of each bottom rail into the bottom plate Leave a gap between the ends of the bottom rails c You will need to remove the vertical sleeves in order to proceed with the next step A INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS See Diagrams Please refer to your pool s footprint for gap...

Page 70: ...ion To differentiate which bottom rail is which The Straight Section will measure the shortest in length The Transition Section will measure will measure longer than the straight section but shorter than the round section The Round Section will be the longest measurement Straight Section Round Section Transition Section Junction Rails applies only for Steel bottom rail pools ...

Page 71: ...the assembled bottom plate with bottom rail into the vertical uprights It is preferable to be two persons to accomplish this step Images 3 to 5 e Replace the vertical sleeve and attach with the 3 screws and nuts A INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS See Diagrams Please refer to your pool s footprint for gap measurement 3 4 5 ...

Page 72: ...tom rail into the bottom plate Leave a gap between the ends of the bottom rails Image 6 c Insert the assembled bottom plate with bottom rail into the vertical sleeves It is preferable to be two persons to accomplish this step Images 7 8 A CONT INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS See Diagrams Please refer to your pool s footprint for gap measurement 6 7 8 Important Note PLEASE SEE NOTE O...

Page 73: ...ach bottom rail into the bottom plate Leave a gap between the ends of the bottom rails Steel Image 9 Resin Image 10 A CONT INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE Section 2 9 See Diagram Please refer to your pool s footprint Section 1 for gap measurement 10 STEEL RESIN Important Note PLEASE SEE NOTE ON PREVIOUS PAGE 2 2 IN R...

Page 74: ...soil around them Use the carpenter s level to make sure the patio stones are perfectly level and flush with the ground Use either the carpenter s level and a 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank or the optical level between patio stones to make sure the stones are level with each other Image 12 e Do not install blocks or rails on loose sifted soil or sand There must be no space between the ground and the ...

Page 75: ...e with an optical level Ensure that they are the same height 5 Fill inside the pool area a Fill sand under the pressure plates first make sure it is well compacted b Pour sifted sand in the centre of your pool Ensure that you will have enough to spread approximately 2 2 5cm around the inside pool area Image 13 c Spread the sand inside the pool area Make sure not to spread the sand onto or beyond t...

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Page 77: ...section just before where you started the wall installation b Start uncoiling the wall guiding the bottom edge into the curved bottom rail The starting end of the wall must be positioned in the centre of a bottom plate and the skimmer and return holes should be positioned where the pump and filter will be Image 2 c As you erect the wall install the stabilizers temporarily to obtain greater stabili...

Page 78: ...ion Image 5 You MUST recheck the gaps at each and every one of the bottom rails so that they are all equal in gap size 3 Your wall appears too long It is not However the space between the bottom rails must be increased by tapping the bottom plates lightly towards the outside of the pool or by tapping the wall with both hands in the desired direction Image 6 You MUST recheck the gaps at each and ev...

Page 79: ...t a little Recheck all of the bottom plates to make sure each one is centred where the bottom rails meet f Cover the seam and bolt heads on the inside interior of the pool wall completely with 2 50mm duct tape Image 8 A CONT SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 7 Important Note Stick a screwdriver through two of the holes to help line up the ends of the wall When tightening the screws start from either the to...

Page 80: ...mpact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly IMPORTANT You must ensure that the sand is very well compacted Image 10 c Since earth containing chemicals can cause discoloration or corrosion it is suggested that you place polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of the wall so no earth comes in contact with the metal Since the presence of such chemicals is beyond the contro...

Page 81: ...e an industrial vacuum cleaner which could be too powerful Tape the end of the vacuum hose before inserting it into the wall so as not to damage the liner Insert the nozzle until it is about 4 10cm above the cove insert through the water return outlet or the skimmer depending on the diameter of your hose Make sure you will be able to remove the hose later on Tape the hose to the wall f Close the s...

Page 82: ...yl ine which links points A and B in the illustration Image 14 It is recommended that you begin installing the liner in a round section f Use the liner s vertical seam as a guide and make sure the seam is vertical and perpendicular to the wall and bottom g Make sure the seam between the wall and bottom is centred on the cove Image 15 h Smooth out all the wrinkles in the bottom Do not leave any spa...

Page 83: ...the liner to the top of the wall with plastic coping Let the liner hang slack for now Do not pull the liner tight Image 17 NOTE Some liners may fit very tightly it is better to install uprights top plate and rail before going onto next step See Section 4 d Turn the vacuum cleaner on and push the liner outward with your feet to iron out any wrinkles Once finished turn off vacuum cleaner e Start fil...

Page 84: ... below the plastic coping and tape it in place near the top of the pool wall Important Do not trim off the excess liner Image 19 h Install stabilizers Image 20 3 Proceed to Section 4 Installing the Pool Frame C CONT INSTALL THE POOL LINER Important Note Do not trim off the excess liner If the liner ever needs to be removed trimming the liner will make re installation very difficult Instead roll up...

Page 85: ...Bead No printed liner material is actually going over the top of the wall to the outside of the wall Image 21 c Make sure the bead is on evenly around the entire pool and that the liner is hanging straight down from the top of the wall The liner should not have creases in it because it is twisting around the pool If the liner is twisting it is because it is not sitting properly in the pool Make ne...

Page 86: ... the wall you can snap the liner bead into the beaded liner track at four random points around the pool After that is done and you are satisfied with how the liner is situated within the pool you can continue snapping the remainder of the liner into place around the pool d Go around the entire pool again making certain that the liner is securely snapped into the track This is important to confirm ...

Page 87: ...at the upright is correctly inserted into the bottom plate Image 1 c Please note that the holes meant to receive the ledge cover are placed asymmetrically This means that the holes which are at each extremity of the upright are not placed at the same distance from each extremity of the upright d Using two 2 screws Steel V12x34 Resin 2PPS101 attach the bottom of the uprights to the bottom plates Im...

Page 88: ...ht is correctly inserted into the bottom plate c Using two 2 screws Steel V12x34 Resin 2PPS101 attach the bottom of the uprights to the bottom plates and attach the foot cover Steel Bottom Plates Images 4 5 Resin Bottom Plates Images 6 7 Proceed with the installation of the uprights Important Note Use the ridges in the pool wall to make sure the upright column is straight up and down Important Not...

Page 89: ...ERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A CONT INSTALLATION OF THE UPRIGHTS Section 4 d Attach the foot cover Steel Bottom Plates Images 8 9 Resin Bottom Plates Images 10 11 Proceed with the installation of the uprights 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 90: ... the stabilizer in the straight section only before inserting into either side of the top plate Images 7 to 9 For the Round section you DO NOT need to insert a Junction Rail b Make sure the recessed portion of the top plates lie to the inside of the uprights Image 10 See installation of top plates in the Round Section on how to install top plates to upright Repeat until you have installed all the ...

Page 91: ...wall while ensuring to leave a gap between each end b Make sure the recessed portion of the top plates lie to the inside of the uprights Images 11 12 See installation of top plates in the Round Section on how to install top plates to upright Repeat until you have installed all the stabilizers and top plates in the straight section Important Note Ensure to leave a gap between the two stabilizers Se...

Page 92: ...ave a gap between each end Insert the stabilizer into either side of the top plate Steel Image 13 Resin Image 15 b Position stabilizers and top plates just assembled on top of wall by slightly tapping them with a mallet Make sure the recessed portion of the top plates lie to the inside of the uprights c Ensure that the upright is level d Attach the upright to the top plate using screws Steel V12x3...

Page 93: ...en each top ledge is uniform all around and that the space in question can be covered by a ledge cover Attach the top ledges to the top plates using screws Steel V12x34 Resin VHL12x114S Image 5 Steel Image 17 Resin Image 19 b Place inside ledge cover onto the joiner plate and attach ledge cover with a screw Steel V12x34 Resin VHL12x114S Steel Image 18 Resin Image 20 Note During assembly the inner ...

Page 94: ...THE POOL FRAME C CONT INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS Section 4 c Slide the exterior ledge cover into the interior ledge cover guide Images 21 22 d Attach the exterior ledge cover to the upright using a screw V12x34 Image 23 e Install the finishing plug on the ledge cover Image 24 21 22 23 24 ...

Page 95: ...lease follow the installation instructions that come with these products Important Note Before making any openings in the liner fill the pool with 60cm 24 of water to stretch the liner fully When filling your pool begin with a garden hose until there is about 30cm 12 of water in the pool This will allow the liner to stretch gradually You can then use a heavier flow to finish filling it up IMPORTAN...

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Page 97: ... a coat of color matching paint Pool water is full of various caustic chemicals which will corrode metal parts If any corrosion is allowed to continue failure of the pool structure may occur which could result in excessive property damage as well as bodily harm The skimmer return area and below it are particular areas that must be carefully and regularly inspected If this area is wet and remains w...

Page 98: ...hours Properly winterizing your pool will protect it from damage and make it easier for you to reopen it when spring arrives The key to fast and easy winterization lies in regular treatment of the water until the start of the cold season even if you haven t been using the pool Routine maintenance becomes easier and less frequent as the water gets cooler In order to keep the water clean and clear a...

Page 99: ...int Depending on how great the deep freeze in your area we suggest you consult with your local dealer about procedures on lowering the water level throughout the winter We also suggest throughout the autumn season to continually check this level before freezing season starts as it must not reach the skimmer holes at any time during the winter Remove any snow which may accumulate on the top ledge d...

Page 100: ...n extension Pass the extension over the wall of the pool making sure it remains well attached Pour antifreeze into the extension and thread a winterizing plug through the hose tie a knot at the end of the tube that is to be inserted into the hose Leave the valve open so that water can drain from the skimmer At the start of winter and spring inspect the base of your pool for leaks IMPORTANT Never l...

Page 101: ...rn inlet and skimmer to the filter Bring the water level up to the middle of the skimmer Get your filter working Clean the bottom of the pool with the vacuum taking care to place the filter in the waste drain position In this way you will eliminate particles of dirt without disturbing the sand in the filter and will considerably reduce the need for backwash rinsing of the filter c Now that you hav...

Page 102: ...itioner stabilizer by carefully following the manufacturer s instructions This will stop the chlorine from evaporating quickly in sunlight Add the quantity of algicide required to prevent algae f You may now begin regular maintenance of your pool Don t forget to obtain a new set of solutions for your water analysis kit every spring The old solutions may give false results g Make sure that the skim...

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