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RECTANGULAR POOLS
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Ladders should only be used to enter and exit the pool. Any other use is prohibited
and could be dangerous.
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The wooden access ladder should be taken away and stored systematically after the last
person leaves the pool. This is to prevent the risk of drowning. This is to prevent the risk of
drowning. We have designed a fast efficient locking system, use it!! Store the ladder in a dry
place during the winter. There should be no means of access to the pool while it is not in use.
The ladder wood should be treated in the same way as the other wooden elements.
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We recommend that you secure access to the finished pool with one of the meas-
ures set out in the French pool safety standard nF P 90-306, 307, 308 & 309 that is:
Safety barrier - Alarm - Safety cover - Shelter.
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Inspect the accessible nuts and bolts regularly and carry out any maintenance required (re-
tighten, treat traces of rust, etc.).
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Take care with the liner of your pool, do not treat it roughly. Make sure that correct tension
is maintained on the liner, failure to do so could result in tears and leaks. See the guarantee
conditions at the end of these instructions.
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During the life of your pool it may be necessary to empty it totally. In this event, take every
precaution necessary to avoid accidents and danger (falls, etc. ). Avoid leaving the pool
empty for more than 48 hours, this could result in deformation of the structure.
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Failure to abide by maintenance instructions may entail serious risks to health and
safety, notably of children.
caUtion
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this pool is designed
to be used by
persons 3 years of
age and older. it
is understood that
young children and
non-swimmers using
the pool will wear
floatation devices.
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No diving
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No walking on the
coping
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Never leave
an empty pool
unprotected.
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Ladders should only
be used to enter
and exit the pool.
any other use is
prohibited and could
be dangerous.
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CommIssIoNING aNd oPeRatING ReCommeNdatIoNs
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The wooden components of this pool are subjected to an autoclave treatment that
complies with standards in effect, they present no danger to people or animals that may
come into direct contact with the wood.
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The wood may be coated with a suitable product (coating or coloured paint with a bond
layer, or colourless oil to nourish the wood, etc.). Use high quality products!!! This will
guarantee that the finish will last longer. However, we strongly recommend that you test
the product on a small unseen part of the pool before applying it to the entire surface
area.
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Over time, the wood will inevitably get dirty. Clean it once a year with a high pressure
jet to remove dirt trapped in the pores of the wood.
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Take care to regulate the water pressure to avoid damaging the finish or raising wood
fibres.
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This pool is delivered as a kit and is not designed to be dismantled.
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This pool is designed to be used by persons 3 years of age and older. It is understood
that young children and non-swimmers using the pool will wear floatation devices. For your
safety and that of your children, we recommend that you read and apply the safety
recommendations on page 78.
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Use of a pool kit implies adherence to safety recommendations outlined in the main-
tenance and operating instructions.
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Wood is a living material that responds to changes in temperature and humidity; cracks
and splits may appear; this is natural and in no way impacts the service life of our
products.
