Royal 1632REC-S, Manual

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Page 2: ...he above mentioned document please reach out to Royal Swimming Pools Inc immediately READ THIS INSTALLATION GUIDE THOROUGHLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION We have also compiled a video that overviews the entire process of installing an inground pool From excavation to jumping in your pool we have you covered http www royalswimmingpools com Pool Construction Video htm LEGALITIES THE ...

Page 3: ...___________________________________ 17 Set Panels___________________________________________________________________ 21 The Skimmer and Return Inlet Placement Non Vinyl Covered Steps Steel or Polymer Wall Panel Assembly Square Level Main Drain_____________________________________________________ 26 Squaring the Pool Walls Leveling the Pool to the Predetermined Elevations Main Drains Installation o...

Page 4: ...Final Grade Possible Pool Bottom Materials Mixing Procedure for Vermiculite Portland Base Mixing Procedure for Pre Mix Base Bottom Finishing Procedure Troweling the Bottom__________________________________________________________43 Installation of the Liner _______________________________________________________ _44 Vacuuming Liner into Place Adding Water and Final Installations___________________...

Page 5: ...he Pour_____________________________________________________________ 54 Final Checklist Before Pouring the Deck Final Placement and Finishing____________________________________________________55 Decorative Decks Fencing Around Pool Installation of Safety Rope Application of Safety Warning Labels _____________________________________________ 56 Appendix____ ________________________________________...

Page 6: ... be considered before selecting the final pool site Obstructions could include underground wires gas lines septic tanks dry well systems plumbing trees and overhead power lines Underground obstruction and utilities should be located before excavation begins Utility companies will usually locate underground pipes and cables that are located on your property at no charge to you If various obstructio...

Page 7: ...oval and concrete placement Convenient Access to changing facilities and house exits also requires some thought Available site lines for supervision of the swimming area from inside the house via windows and or glass doors should also be considered As you select your pool site make a rough layout of where you think the pool should be located Then consider decking and walk ways by staking out their...

Page 8: ...nt as it is possible that a malfunction in plumbing could cause flooding Consider where the backwash water will drain Is there adequate drainage Check for local codes requiring special methods to dispose backwash water The filter location is also important from an aesthetic point of view When making the rough layout of the pool visualize placement of the filter and plan for future landscaping or e...

Page 9: ...Large Slot Screwdriver Carpenter s level Shot stick and Water Level or Transit Level Shovels 2 minimum Commercial Shop Vac with hose or Liner Vacuum Socket set adjustable wrench open end wrench 18 Pipe Wrench Channellock Pliers Drills and assorted bits Spray Paint Duct Tape Tape Measure Extension Cords Trowels steel and magnesium Hacksaw Hole Saw Set Jig Saw Utility Knife Mason s String Line and C...

Page 10: ...e over dig area should be 2 feet around the entire perimeter of your pool FIGURE A LINES 5 AND 6 SHOULD BE EQUAL POOL SIZE LINES 1 3 LINES 2 4 LINE 5 LINE 6 14 X 28 18 32 16 X 32 20 36 16 X 36 20 40 18 X 36 22 40 20 X 40 24 44 TOOLS Level and or shot stick mason s string spray paint tape measurer 8 10 3 8 x 24 rebar stakes hammer and dig specification drawing LINE 4 LINE 1 LINE 3 LINE 2 OVER DIG O...

Page 11: ... C at the third corner squared to the previous corners Additional information on squaring is outlined on page 12 STEP 3 Continuing to use the measurements in the table above for your specific pool type measure the appropriate length for Line 3 to locate the fourth corner with rebar stake D STEP 4 Measure back to the first corner stake A completing the layout Now measure the length of Line 3 D to C...

Page 12: ...tended measurements Starting at a corner mark one side at 3 feet Mark the perpendicular side at 4 feet The diagonal distance between the two Adjust the sides as required to make points will be five feet The corner is square Doubling or tripling the leg square if it measures five feet Measurements will result in increased accuracy TIP Equal diagonals do not guarantee that a pool is square unless th...

Page 13: ...ight edges projecting from perpendicular sides of the pool to a stake placed at their intersection Measure back from the corner Repeat measurement and Place a stake at the mark stake the same dimension as mark on second side on each side Measure the radius of the corner same distance and spray a small arc Measure the same distance Place a stake where arcs Tie a wire to the axis stake and spray a s...

Page 14: ... radius is 9 So measuring inward the 2 over dig plus our 9 radius results in marking the ground at 11 in from your rectangle From that mark go over perpendicularly to the side of your rectangle Line 4 or 2 from Figure A and measure inward another 11 Drive a rebar stake in the ground where these two points intersect to indicate your first center point as shown You can either repeat this process on ...

Page 15: ...asure out the desired radius from your dig spec for the rounded portion of your pool In this example the radius is 9 Keeping the string or measurer tight use spray paint to swing your 9 radius arc from one straight wall edge to the other You can double check these marks by measuring from the center point stake in any direction and you should measure 9 from stake to spray paint mark every time Once...

Page 16: ... perimeter can be marked with paint For this example we will be using the dig spec below however always refer to your own dig spec for specific measurements Use the swing method outlined on pages 13 and 14 to determine all of your curved edges using the radiuses given on your dig spec STAKE OUT A B 18 1 5 8 A C 19 10 A D 17 0 A E 17 0 B C 10 5 3 8 B E 17 0 B F 17 0 C D 17 0 C F 16 11 BREAK OFF A Y...

Page 17: ...sing a water level mark the shot stick with duct tape at the level of water in the tube Add two to four inches 2 4 to this elevation mark This will now be your reference point for the elevation of the top surface of the finished pool coping and deck or the top surface of brick coping The finished elevation indicated on your dig spec is measured to the top of the pool wall usually 42 not including ...

Page 18: ...he 44 mark is in the level sight of the transit you know that this part of the hole is at proper depth In pools with steps lounges or similar accessories the length and width of the over dig must be extended to accommodate each unit and its braces Accuracy at this stage is imperative and will require less adjustments to the pool walls later IMPORTANT Always check and re check the excavation depth ...

Page 19: ... points and pool wall corners and connect string to them at this time The string is set at the height of the intended finished grade Remember if the pool is to be used for diving the finished dimensions must conform to applicable codes and standards While digging the hopper the excavator can trim the hopper walls to the proper slope as the final depth of the hole is reached The excavated depth of ...

Page 20: ...ping or finished elevation The finished measurement shown on the dig spec is the measurement from the pool floor to the liner track or top of the pool wall Check the hopper deep end of your pool to make sure it is squared as you proceed from the hopper toward the shallow end To square the hopper measure the diagonals slopes If the diagonals are equal the layout is square A trench for plumbing tube...

Page 21: ...e given to the circulation pattern of the water when placing inlets Strive to eliminate all dead spots in corners by evenly spacing the returns for maximum coverage On diving pools a safety rope with floats must be anchored to each side of the pool a minimum of one foot but no more than two feet into the shallow end from the breakover With that in mind be certain that the skimmer opening will not ...

Page 22: ... the wall before drilling the attachment holes Cantilever Steps The top of the step should be flush or slightly higher with the top of the wall panel Once your step is aligned correctly in relation to your wall panels clamp the step in place securely Using the holes in the wall flange as a template drill matching hole into the step flange Secure the wall panel and step together in these locations ...

Page 23: ...the pool securing it with stakes If using cantilever foam forms see page 30 Steps and swim outs are installed in the same manner STEEL OR POLYMER WALL PANEL ASSEMBLY Begin at any corner or arc for radius pools Begin connecting the panels and braces using the non corrosive nuts and bolts provide use only the inside bolt holes Where two sections are joined attach the adjustable A brace L Bracket to ...

Page 24: ...y alternating the panels assembled in each direction side Use stakes and rope to hold the straight wall panels straight during construction if needed Once the panels are all assembled your steps are in place if applicable and there are no further adjustments needed you can now go back and tighten all the bolts at the panel joints Be careful not to over tighten them as this can cause the panels to ...

Page 25: ...r wall panels individually These two pieces do not connect to each other but can be used on the same panel for added support This image showcases a completed pool Notice that if using a deck support there is a bit of the undisturbed dirt cut away at the surface This is to provide additional support to for your deck ...

Page 26: ...inside or outside of radius panels Depending on the rib configuration of the panel the rod may need to be angled slightly to allow access for a hammer to strike it The rod helps keep each panel properly positioned While holding a level on its face verify that the wall is plumb and drive the stake home Fix its position by threading a 3 8 16 x 1 bolt through existing or newly drilled holes in the so...

Page 27: ...our pool Using only the main drain bodies leaving off the gaskets trim rings and drain covers connect the two main drains using 1 or 2 SCH 40 PVC with a T coupling in the middle of two pieces of pipe 18 36 long each Use the side connection holes to connect the pieces Placing the drains upside down on a flat surface will help to make sure they are mounted and connected evenly and won t rotate when ...

Page 28: ... fit the entire pipe from the center of the assembly at the connecting T across the hopper up the hopper wall and under the pool wall that is closest to the filter system Run the pipe through the trench under the pool wall and stub up above the expected level of the concrete footer for the wall Cover the end of the pipe with tape or a pipe cap to prevent concrete from entering the pipe when pourin...

Page 29: ...l has a dual purpose of acting as a receptacle liner track for retaining the liner bead as well as serving as an edge against which the concrete is poured This image shows rounded bullnose coping Flat face bullnose coping comes in two styles For flexible flat faced coping FCW or FCG notice that these pieces are straight even for your corners as these bend to fit the desired radius of your pools fo...

Page 30: ...ther steps are complete and you are ready to prepare the bottom of your pool without your liner installed yet peel the paper from the double faced tape and stick the form to the panel with the form bead and plastic clips filling the liner opening This form bead keeps the liner clean during the pour The plastic clips snap into the track locking the form in place every six inches When attaching the ...

Page 31: ...o 7 and at least 30 wide Footers deeper than this are unnecessary and may result in bowed or crooked walls You ll want to make sure to order an extra yard for each step swim out For the pad for the filter pump and heater take the square footage of the desired pad size and divide it by 30 Add that number to the yardage required in the table to get the most accurate amount of concrete For example If...

Page 32: ...acturers illustrations should have been included in its packaging Remove the direction jet eyeball the four faceplate screws and the faceplate itself thereby exposing the liner sealing gasket Insert two faceplate screws without the faceplate attached to once again aid in locating screw holes after the liner installation If return inlets are to be installed in the steps drill a 2 hole two and three...

Page 33: ...immingpools com blog how to install an inground pool light and niche Inlet lights such as the most common Hayward 320 s are installed like a return inlet fitting Your pool configuration will determine the locations of your inlet lights You will need a hole saw to cut into the wall panels for the location of each inlet light These lights can be installed almost anywhere in your pool however keep in...

Page 34: ...based off of the coping that you ordered Standard bullnose coping will have a rounded oval rope eye to fit securely on the rounded coping This will be mounted directly onto your coping Flat faced coping will have a flat oval rope eye to fit flush with your coping This will be mounted directly onto your coping Pools that have automatic covers or cantilever coping we provide a vinyl liner rope eye T...

Page 35: ...iagram Plumb the other inlet fitting in the same manner Use 1 T couplings to join the return inlet pipes At the approximate midpoint between the inlet fittings put a 1 tee fitting and continue plumbing to the equipment pad This will allow for equal water pressure at each return fitting Plumbing the skimmer follows the same procedure as the returns using 1 or 2 PVC Plumb the main drain line to the ...

Page 36: ...MBING FOR LEAKS First construct a pressure test device as illustrated Apply Teflon tape to the test device and insert it into the top of the skimmer Place the multiport filter valve on the filter Hook up a garden hose to the test device and turn the water on allowing the plumbing to fill with water When water comes through the inlets shut off the water and plug the inlets with 1 PVC threaded plugs...

Page 37: ... finished dimensions on your dig spec from here on in The finished dimensions allow for 1 to 2 of sand mix or vermiculite pool base and provide an accurate guide for your troweller when finishing the pool bottom The hopper dimensions are intentionally 2 less than the excavation dimensions This is to allow for 2 of pool floor material sand or vermiculite mix Remember that the finished depth shown o...

Page 38: ... being vacuumed into place Tape should extend from the bottom edge of the coping down to the bottom of the panel Use spray adhesive as per the instructions on the can to apply the optional wall foam to the steel walls Cutting sections from the roll of wall foam before applying the adhesive will make installation easier LAYOUT OF FINISHED DIMENSIONS Use the diagram here for reference in the followi...

Page 39: ... distance for H from the deep end wall toward the hopper pad and set another rebar stake on each side wall Repeat the above procedures for the end of the back slope G 4 Tie string across the width of the deep end at the top of the pool wall or coping Measure from the string down to the rebar stake and mark the string at measurement C If your string is on top of the wall panel your measurement shou...

Page 40: ... indicate the exact position and finish grade of the hopper Once you have located the hopper pad use stakes and strings in the same manner to mark the finish grade of the hopper walls as shown on your Dig Spec In each corner of the shallow end measure the required depth from the top of the panels to the pool bottom and place a marker String a level line between markers to indicate the finish grade...

Page 41: ... should be done periodically to keep the sand moist until the liner is installed The disadvantage of a sand pool base is that it will show depressions and indentations from usage A sand pool base is not recommended in areas of high water tables STONE DUST This material packs harder than sand but is troweled and worked similar to sand GROUT Mixing sand and Portland cement provides a hard surface fo...

Page 42: ...d 5 gallon bucket to pour measured water into mixer Next add 1 bag of premix Do not over mix Run mixer until mixture is damp and workable Transfer into a wheelbarrow or plastic buckets for transport to the pool BOTTOM FINISHING PROCEDURE Pool bottom finishing can be done by progressing either from shallow to deep end or deep to shallow end Finishing in the shallow end is much easier however if you...

Page 43: ...ttom is troweled all strings and stakes should be removed from the bottom and vermiculite troweled smooth Be careful to trowel out any crumbs as work progresses These will show though the liner if they are not removed If the bottom is troweled from deep to shallow it may be difficult to keep crumbs out of the finished bottom Debris cannot be swept out until bottom is cured and most vermiculite mix...

Page 44: ...move rough spots in the floor and a soft broom to remove crumbs or debris that may be in the pool bottom If the pool floor is not completely dry you will need 4 6 people to install the liner to prevent dragging the liner across the bottom Unroll the liner at either end of the pool 2 3 people should hold the liner while 2 3 people work the liner toward the other end being careful not to drag the li...

Page 45: ...r water tubes 4 Next grasp the corners of the deep end portion of the liner and unfold as you did in the shallow end In the same manner position and align the deep end of the pool Climate any wrinkles by pulling and positioning the liner accordingly 5 Once the corners are aligned insert the bead of the liner into the coping at the corners Once all of the corners are set proceed to the middle of yo...

Page 46: ...e vacuum on and work out any wrinkles while adjusting the liner s position as needed to match the pool s bottom shape Wrinkles can be removed by reaching over the wall and carefully pulling on the liner sidewall material Use caution at all time when handling the liner as not to damage it The above pool is a good example of what your liner should look like wrinkle free OPTIONAL You could also use a...

Page 47: ...e by installers of every experience level Look at the floor of the vinyl liner in most instances there are fewer seams in the shallow end If repositioning is necessary shut off the vacuum and move the liner accordingly Check for unusual features of the pool that may have been omitted from the order such as a cove in the shallow end or a straight step cut on a corner step or radius section of the w...

Page 48: ...e faceplate and gasket puncturing vinyl as each screw enters a pilot hole in main drain body Tighten screws evenly and securely in a cross pattern sequence After completely installing the faceplates trim the vinyl from inside the main drain faceplates with a sharp blade and install the main drain grates Continue to fill the pool with water continuing to remove any wrinkles as necessary If wrinkles...

Page 49: ... faceplate Refer to the manufacturer s instructions first Remove the previously installed faceplate screw by piercing the liner at the screw head and removing the screws Align the faceplate right side up Insert screws through the faceplate into the liner holes and partially tighten Insert the remaining screws piercing the liner and tightening each in a cross pattern sequence Check all screws for t...

Page 50: ...sive water soaking around the pool to help settle the backfill should be avoided due to the possibility of water seeping under the footing and floating the liner This can also wash fine grit behind the liner The best method for compacting the backfill is to rent a high frequency power soil compactor plate style compactor available at most rental shops This tool can be operated somewhat close to th...

Page 51: ...backfill inside the forms to maintain constant depth of 3 4 maximum while maintaining elevation of the form Staking needs to only hold the form in place about every 3 Backfill dirt against the form for additional rigidity The top of the form should be 1 below the top of the coping for a 4 wide deck thus giving a fall of per foot IMPORTANT Be sure to mount safety rope anchors and coping clips befor...

Page 52: ...rails to protect the liner from puncturing Put the chrome escutcheon rings on each ladder rail Insert rail ends into the anchor sockets and tighten the securing wedges making sure rails are fully inserted and bottomed inside of the anchor sockets Prepare step hand rails in the same manner for the escutcheon and anchor sockets Electrical bonding set screws are located on the back of the anchor sock...

Page 53: ...oncrete finishing techniques If you do not have previous experience with concrete flatwork it may be advisable to subcontract this part of the installation to a professional crew due to the concrete deck is the finishing touch to the general appearance and quality of the pool installation IMPORTANT Wiring spicing and grounding of the junction box and pool equipment should be done only by a license...

Page 54: ... on hand as well You may not have enough access for a concrete delivery truck to reach the entire perimeter of the pool and hand wheeling may become necessary Before concrete arrives mask off the top edge of the coping to protect it from the concrete finishing process Be careful not to let the tape lap over coping edge because the concrete will chip when the tape is pulled off Final Checklist Befo...

Page 55: ...nated pool water on slick troweled concrete creates an extremely slippery and dangerous surface DECORATIVE DECKS Many different types of finishing can be used to produce beautiful and decorative deck designs such an exposed aggregate epoxy stone Flo Crete Sun Deck cool deck or colored concrete Crack joints can also be applied in a random pattern to create a natural flagstone effect FENCING AROUND ...

Page 56: ...structions as well as general pool safety rules are included in the liner box These should be posted in a conspicuous location inside the swimming pool area Warning labels that state NO DIVING NO JUMPING must be affixed to the pool coping To be affixed properly warning labels should be centered with one on each end of the pool as well as one on each side of the pool It is the responsibility of the...

Page 57: ...l require a 6 radius spline Also each spline will match its panels length of 1 2 or 3 To attach the splines lay the panel on a flat stable surface Each spline will be predrilled and notched for the required radius The spline should be installed with This side up toward the top of the panel Attach spline to the rib of the panel one notch at a time until all holes are filled with screws Repeat this ...

Page 58: ...e and place the pipe in the sump at least 6 below the finished height of the stone The pipe line should extend from the bottom of the hopper to a convenient location level Finish placing the crushed stone in the sump pit and channel until they are full approximately 18 Cover with plastic or burlap prior to finishing the pool bottom to keep dirt from clogging the stone In some cases you may need to...

Page 59: ...CING MODIFICATION Modification of polymer braces will be required when using automatic pool covers with an in deck box or recessed housing box Modifications can possibly be required when installing a spill over spas as well depending on the finished height location of the spa Cut off the top half of the Polymer K brace as shown to provide adequate room needed for your housing This removes the deck...