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POOL MAINTENANCE

WINTERIZING YOUR POOL

No Diving or Jumping.  Observe all Safety Rules

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WINTERIZING YOUR POOL

 

Along with the cool nights of autumn comes the end of the swimming season. During the 
winter your pool is subject to more stress than in the summer, and any breakage that is 
caused by incorrect winter procedures is not subject to any warranty with this company.

 

All of our pools are designed to be left up all winter, but nonetheless are 
subject to the warranty that was purchased. Continue to chlorinate and 
filter until the pool is closed down. If you follow our recommendations, 
you will be able to winterize your pool properly in a few 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 and to prevent the liner 
from staining, we recommend closing your pool as 
late as possible, i.e. toward the end of September 
when the water temperature is about 10°C (50°F).

 

Waiting until you have finished closing the pool before 
shutting off the filtration system will prevent 
hoses still connected from freezing.

 

Follow the instructions on the following pages or 
contact your retailer for further information to 
ensure that you are protecting your pool properly.

Summary of Contents for V35033

Page 1: ...INSPIRATION REGENCY STR RTR LX 12 17 V35033 INSTALLATION MANUAL ROUND POOLS ...

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

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Page 43: ... 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 44: ... 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 to take into consideration any stru...

Page 45: ... 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 46: ...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 47: ... 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 Sec...

Page 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ...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 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 blocks is...

Page 51: ... 565 905 1131 15 906 454 792 11 16 Notes 1 All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified 2 All dimensions are referenced from the wall location 3 Manufacturers tolerances and field condition may result in dimensional variations 15 21 24 30 27 18 12 Radius of Rails Uprights Pool Name 8 10 4 302 303 6 9 10 5 13 5 13 16 7 16 9 16 7 8 Gap betweenRails Infinity Wall PerimeterInfinity Wall Len...

Page 52: ...ON ROUND STEEL POOL CHART Upright Gap between Bottom Wall Channels 11 16 3 8 3 16 Gap betweenRailsInspiration Wall PerimeterInspiration Wall LengthInspiration 13 5 10 5 9 6 303 302 4 10 8 Pool Name Uprights Radius of Rails 12 18 27 30 24 21 15 Notes 1 All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise specified 2 All dimensions are referenced from the wall location 3 Manufacturers tolerances and field ...

Page 53: ...asure the diameter of your pool all around the circle and make sure it is correct Note this measurement should be taken from cen tre to centre of the bottom plate When the circum ference is perfectly 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 pool A LAY OUT THE BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS GENERAL...

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Page 55: ...l the skimmer Image 1 Remember the skimmer and water return holes w ill be placed at the 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 Imag...

Page 56: ...ally the help of sev eral people should be solicited to hold the wall in place Work around the foundation until the entire pool wall is uncoiled into the bottom rails Image 3 d When uncoiling the wall the skimmer and return holes are positioned toward the end of the wall Image 4 A SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 4 3 Skimmer Important Note Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind Wait for a cal...

Page 57: ...the pool You can also tap the wall lightly with both hands in the desired direction Image 6 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...

Page 58: ... where the bottom rails meet e Cover the seam and bolt heads on the inside interi or of the pool wall completely with 2 50mm duct tape Image 9 4 Make sure the pool wall is round a Using a tape measure measure across the circle at each bottom plate The pool wall must be round Adjust the circle by nudging the base plates in or out with your foot Image 10 Important Note Stick a screwdriver through tw...

Page 59: ...ry tight liner this will buckle the wall b Water the sand to compact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly Image 12 c Since earth containing chemicals can cause dis coloration 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 contr...

Page 60: ...d be taken Do not use 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 th...

Page 61: ...liner smooth side down The curved seam should be centred on the cove at the base of the wall The other seams will form straight lines across the bottom of the pool Images 16 17 e Smooth out all the wrinkles in the bottom 16 17 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 Importan...

Page 62: ...er material is actually going over the top of the wall to the outside of the wall Image 16 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 necessary adjustments...

Page 63: ...ack 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 entire pool again making certain that the liner is securely snapped into the track This is important to...

Page 64: ...cess is gone Image 19 c Fasten 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 19 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 out ward with your feet to iron out any wrinkles Once finished tur...

Page 65: ...nging 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 21 h Install stabilizers Image 22 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 ro...

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Page 67: ...he upright at the bottom into the bottom plate Push firmly on the upright while ensuring that it is completely inserted into the bottom plate Image 1 c Attach the bottom of the uprights to the bottom plates using a screw V12x34 Image 2 d Install the finishing plug Image 3 Proceed with the installation of the uprights Important Note Use the ridges in the pool wall to make sure the upright column is...

Page 68: ...tween each end Insert the stabilizer into either side of the top plate Steel Image 4 Resin Image 6 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 V12x34 Steel Image 5 Resi...

Page 69: ...es on the top ledges with those on the top plates Make sure the space left between 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 Top Ledge on Steel Top Plate Image 8 V12x34 Resin Top Ledge on Steel Top Plate Image 9 V12x34 Resin Top Ledge on Resin Top Plate Image 10 VHL12x114S FW10x34S ...

Page 70: ...Top Ledge if you have resin top ledges a Place interior ledge cover onto the joiner plate Image 11 b Slide the exterior ledge cover into the ledge cover guide Image 12 c Attach the interior and the exterior ledge covers to the top plate with a screw V12x34 Image 13 Note During assembly the inner and outer components of the ledge cover may have been slipped into each other for packaging purposes Pl...

Page 71: ...p ledge and steel or resin top plate a Make sure to insert spacer between ledge and ledge covers Place interior ledge cover onto the joiner plate on top of spacer Steel Top Plate Images 14 15 Resin Top Plate Images 16 17 Note During assembly the inner and outer components of the ledge cover may have been slipped into each other for packaging purposes Important Note We suggest that you install all ...

Page 72: ...de Image 18 c Align the spacer with ledge cover by using a small screw driver and attach the interior and the exterior ledge covers to the top plate with a screw VHL12x114S Images 19 20 Note During assembly the inner and outer components of the ledge cover may have been slipped into each other for packaging purposes Important Note We suggest that you install all the top ledges on the wall before a...

Page 73: ...DGE COVERS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME Section 4 3 Finish ledge covers For both Steel or Resin Top Ledge a Attach the exterior ledge cover to the upright using a screw V12x34 Image 21 b Install the finishing plugs on the ledge cover Images 22 23 21 22 23 ...

Page 74: ... 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 IMPORTANT SAF...

Page 75: ...OW 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 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME ...

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Page 77: ... 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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...er will run off as far 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...

Page 82: ... 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 83: ... 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...

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