Piscine Solide V35048, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL ROUND POOLS CENTURY NATURE EPIC POOL MODEL V35048 12 15 ...

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Page 3: ...r is a serious health hazard The safety stickers must be installed as per following instructions Failure to properly install warning labels will void warranty Failure to mount these safety labels may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury These warnings are not to be removed under any circumstances If they become discolored or fall off please request replacements which will be sent...

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Page 5: ... Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW 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 Section 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 7: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1 3 Section 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 8: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 4 PartsListing Section 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 9: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1 5 Section 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 10: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 6 PartsListing Section 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS ...

Page 11: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1 7 Section 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW ...

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Page 13: ... 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 partly in the ground you must contact your dealer to see if this is an option for you and that you meet law requirements in your jurisdiction Image 2c 1 Important Note Ground preparation is one of the most important steps in...

Page 14: ...iner 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 appliances that need electricity or gas Locate your pool near these services or plan to have them installed later by a licensed contractor Important Note When locating the centre of the pool be sure...

Page 15: ... 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 for precise measurements GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PRE...

Page 16: ...l be 12 30 cm bigger all round than the pool Image 2 2 Remove the sod a Remove all sod and plants from the circle Image 3 b Remove any sticks stones and roots from the circle using a rake c To make sure your pool is stable compact the ground well use the compactor before adding the sand B PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 1 2 3 Import...

Page 17: ...a nail long enough to hold the end of the 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank to the stake while you rotate it in a circle Image 4 c Put a carpenter s level on the wood plank and swing the board in a circle to find the high and low spots Image 5 d Remove all the high spots with a shovel hoe or rake Image 6 B CONT PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Sect...

Page 18: ... to a width of 24 60cm and a thickness of 2 5cm Image 8 Note Bottom rails will be placed in the center of the perimeter of the pool see the dashed line Image 8 h Recheck the outer perimeter of the circle where the pool wall will be Compact the ground and make sure there are no high or low spots The bottom edge of the pool wall must rest flat on the ground and have no gaps under it Image 9 B CONT P...

Page 19: ...ing the diameter across in several locations Since the bottom rails do not automatically form a true circle DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP Otherwise you might end up with a slightly oval shape which can cause problems later on Image 10 l Verify the height of each bottom plate with an optical level They have to be at the same height Adjust height if necessary B CONT PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENER...

Page 20: ...nter 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 14 e Do not install blocks or rails on loose sifted soil or sand There must be no space between the ground and the bottom of the rails All patio blocks must be flush with the ground solid and level with each other in all directions NOTE Installing patio ...

Page 21: ... 8 1 2 7 8 1 4 1133 1132 Rails Stabilizer Wall Length Uprights Pool Name Actual Size Wall Perimeter Gap B T Rails Radius of Rails 13 5 10 5 9 6 1245 1019 906 793 680 566 452 1244 1018 905 792 679 565 451 1 2 5 8 3 4 5 8 15 15 12 7 5 44 40 36 32 28 24 20 20 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 10 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 ROUND POOL CHART Actual PSize Bottom tracks length 12 44 7 8 15 55 7 8 18 ...

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Page 23: ... round hammer nails into the ground to keep the bottom rails into place These nails are to be removed only at the last step when filling up the the pool Important Note Be sure to refer to your pool footprint at the end of Section 1 in order to recognize where each bottom rail should be placed see footprint for gap measurement see footprint for gap measurement 1 2 3 Important Note Use a soft measur...

Page 24: ...A Spread a layer of fine brick sand no pebbles over the foundation area 2 5 cm deep Use a rake to make the brick sand flat and smooth Image 4 4 Proceed to Section 3 Assembling Pool wall and Liner 4 Important Note Spread brick sand or sheets of styrofoam out over the entire pool foundation area inside the base rails This provides a protective surface for the pool liner to rest on ...

Page 25: ...t 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 Images 2 to 4 NOTE It is important that the pool wall be evenly distributed at both ends of the pool to ensure that all the top rails fit As the wall is uncoil...

Page 26: ...d the wall steady Image 6 b After the wall is installed go around the entire pool and make sure all the gaps between the bottom rails are equal in size the gaps may each finish slightly smaller or larger than 1 2 13 mm check footprint for gap measurement Recheck all of the bottom plates to make sure each one is centred between the bottom rails c After the pool wall has been installed reconfirm dis...

Page 27: ...e desired direction Image 9 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 10 You MUST recheck the ga...

Page 28: ...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 12 A CONT SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 11 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 ...

Page 29: ...his will buckle the wall b Water the sand to compact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly Image 14 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 control of the manufac...

Page 30: ...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 Image 16 f Clos...

Page 31: ...ner d Spread out the liner smooth side down Unfold the liner from the centre of the pool toward the sides Image 18 e Smooth out all the wrinkles in the bottom Do not leave any space between the liner and cove 18 19 Important Note If possible unfold the liner on the grass one to two hours before installation Be careful not to leave the liner too long or you may damage the grass Important Note The l...

Page 32: ... 1 of the V Bead No printed liner material is actually going over the top of the wall to the outside of the wall Image 23 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 ...

Page 33: ...aving spaces between bead tracks can cause liner problems later on c Once all of the beaded liner track is on 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 ent...

Page 34: ...ng slack for now Do not pull the liner tight Image 23 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 filling the pool with water As the pool fills work out all the wrinkles ...

Page 35: ...one base plate key 2 The tabs must be on the inside of the upright The three holes on the front of the upright must be nearest the top b Line up the screw holes and fasten with one self tapping screw on each side key 3 Image 1 c Hook a top plate key 4 over the top edge of the pool wall key 5 Place the top plate down over the top of the upright with the tabs on the outside of the column Make sure t...

Page 36: ...ing or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME Section 4 Overview of the Upright Top Ledge and Ledge Cover A CONT INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES AND UPRIGHTS 4 2 ...

Page 37: ... screws key 8 Image 3 Do not tighten the screws yet Leave the screws slightly loose until all the top ledges are in place c Repeat the last two steps for the other end of the top ledge d Repeat steps a to c to install the rest of the top ledges around the top of the pool wall e Make the pool settle into a perfect circle by pushing the top of the pool wall vigorously inward at each upright this wil...

Page 38: ...e small tabs protruding from the underside of the ledge cover onto the inside edges of the top ledges and hold them firmly in place Image 8 b Pull the other end of the ledge cover down into place under the top ledges by gently stretching it across and down Image 9 c Prior to installing the ledge cover knock out the holes shown in Image 10 B INSTALLATION OF THE LEDGE COVERS B A B A Fold Under 8 9 T...

Page 39: ... a snug fit is obtained Do not over tighten e Install either a Hook Key 10 Image 12 or a clip Key 11 Image 13 Insert the large center tab two smaller tabs located at the top of each into the openings located at the top of the clip housing in the connector Rotate the bottom of the clip hook into the housing and press firmly at the bottom of the clip or hook until a snap is heard Slightly loosen the...

Page 40: ...rds the pool wall until the side clips and front clip snap into the upright Important Ensure that the side clips snap into the cutouts for the bottom rails c Repeat the last step for each of the uprights around the pool wall 14 Important Note The pool wall may buldge and shift a little while filing with water This is normal Important Note For the footcover installation on the upright over the butt...

Page 41: ...d water return inlet Please follow the installation instructions that come with these products D FILL YOUR POOL WITH WATER 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 u...

Page 42: ...NSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME E BASIC FLOW OF SYSTEM 1 How the system flow should look like a When assembled your pool should have a basic flow system as in this image PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER for more specific instructions SKIMMER RETURN FILTER PUMP 4 8 ...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...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 45: ...is important to seal off any leaks you find Leaks left unsealed when freezing begins can seriously damage your pool and even cause it to collapse b Vacuum carefully to remove all leaves and debris CHECK THE LINER a Make sure the top of the liner is still attached to the pool wall make sure there are no leaks Repair any liner holes with a vinyl patch any small punctures in the liner can be easily r...

Page 46: ...ing on your area and if the freezing point is more aggressive for example 50 is frozen into ice we strongly suggest to lowering the water to lowest point 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 befo...

Page 47: ...ar away from the basin of the pool as possible PLEASE NOTE Do not strike or hit a frozen pool This would damage it Do not disturb the pool till spring If you have left the winter cover on the pool make sure to remove accumulated snow after heavy snowfalls Important Note Whatever the type of valve or extension hose used you must follow the technique described in this document to close your pool oth...

Page 48: ... return 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 yo...

Page 49: ... conditioner 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...