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POOL SAFETY

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Section 1

Section 2

Failure to observe these warnings may result in permanent injury, paralysis from a broken neck, and death due to electrocution 
or drowning. This pool is NOT designed for diving or jumping. Serious injuries can result from jumping or diving into shallow
water! Carefully read, understand and follow all information in this user manual before installing and enjoying your swimming
pool. These warnings, instructions and safety guidelines address common risks of water recreation, but they cannot cover all 
possible risks and dangers in all cases. Always use caution and employ common sense and good judgment when enjoying any 
water activity. 

WARNING!

Your pool contains a large quantity of water, and any amount of water, even shallow water, can present serious dangers to life and health unless these safety rules are strictly 
observed. First-time users run the highest risk of injury. Ensure all bathers understand these safety rules, and encourage all bathers, especially children, to learn how to swim. 
Learn basic life support (CPR) and refresh this knowledge regularly. Instruct all bathers, including children, what to do in case of emergency. Keep a working phone and a list of 
emergency phone numbers near the pool. This can save a life. To ensure your pool is used safely, you MUST observe and enforce the following safety precautions:

1.  NO JUMPING OR DIVING

The top rail of your pool is not a walkway and must not be used for jumping or diving. Do not permit jumping 
or diving into the pool from a pool deck, the top rail of the pool, or from any structure outside the pool. 
Diving or jumping into the pool can result in serious injury. 

2.  NEVER USE THE POOL ALONE

Never permit the pool to be used unless it is attended by at least one person other than the bather. 
Someone should always be available to lend assistance in an emergency. Designate a competent adult to 
supervise the pool when in use. Vigilant supervision of weak swimmers and non-swimmers by a competent 
adult is required at all times. Children under five are at the highest risk of drowning.

3.  NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED

Never leave a child alone and unsupervised in or near the pool 

— not even for a second. There is no 

substitute for constant adult supervision.

4.  NO ROUGH PLAY

Do not permit rough playing or roughhousing in and around your pool. Surfaces can become slippery and 
hazardous when wet.

5.  LIGHT THE POOL AT NIGHT

If the pool is used after dusk, adequate lighting must be provided. Illumination in the pool area must be 
sufficient to allow swimmers to clearly judge pool depth and all features in and around the pool. For lighting 
recommendations, consult your local licensed electrical contractor.

6.  RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE POOL

Do not leave chairs or other furniture beside the pool that could be used by a child to access the pool. 
Ladders must be removed whenever the pool is unattended. A fence with a lockable gate around the pool 
or yard is strongly recommended and may be required by law in some areas. Secure doors and windows, 
where applicable, to prevent unauthorized access to the swimming pool. Remove all toys from the 
swimming pool and surrounding area when not in use to avoid attracting children to the pool. Barriers, pool 
covers, pool alarms or similar safety devices are helpful aids, but they are not substitutes for continuous 
adult supervision.

7.  NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and reflexes in an 
emergency.

8.  KEEP YOUR POOL CLEAN AND SANITARY

Your filter system will remove suspended particles from the water and the surface skimmer will remove 
insects, leaves and other debris from the water surface. Use the correct pool chemicals as directed to 
destroy harmful bacteria and prevent formation of algae. Remember, unsanitary water is a serious health 
hazard.

8.  KEEP OFF THE TOP LEDGES

Do not walk or stand on the top ledges. They can become slippery and result in serious injury. 

9.  POOL COVER SAFETY

The pool cover (sold separately) must have a tamper-proof locking retainer cable that positions the 
cover around the pool wall and keeps it securely in place. Never allow anyone, especially small children 
on the cover. Asphyxiation or drowning could result. Be sure to remove pool cover completely from the 
water surface before entering the pool. When purchasing any pool cover, please consult a pool 
professional.

11.  

ELECTRICAL HAZARD

Never touch or attempt to service electrical equipment, including the filter, when your body and/or the 
ground is wet. Electrocution or permanent injury due to high voltage (120V AC) could result. The pool 
should be bonded in accordance with Section 680-26 of the National Electrical Code. For further 
assistance contact your dealer or a local licensed electrician. Do not use pool during electrical or 
rainstorms.

12. SAFETY ROPE AND POLE

Keep a safety rope measuring at least 50 feet long (15.24 meters) by ¼” thick( .635cm) securely 
attached to a flotation buoy with an outside diameter of 15” (38.1cm) in a prominent, easily accessible 
area by your pool. Keep a pole not less that 16 feet (4,88m) long with a blunt or hook end available at 
poolside in case of emergencies. Weak swimmers and non-swimmers should wear personal protection 
equipment when using the pool.

13.  POOL CHEMICALS

Store pool chemicals out of the reach of children. Do not place chlorine, chlorine tablets or sticks 
directly into skimmer, or winterize your pool with liquid chlorine. Damage to the skimmer, pool liner and 
filter will result. Failure to observe this instruction will void all component warranties. Always follow 
chemical manufacturer’s instructions when storing, handling and dispensing pool chemicals.

14.  CHECK FOR DAMAGE

Periodically inspect your pool and ladder components for damage and wear. Be sure all screws are in 
place and tightened according to manufacturer’s instructions. Replace all damaged or worn 
components and tighten all screws before you use the pool, deck or ladders. At first sign of rust, 
remove and touch up immediately.

15.  POOL PARTS

Never modify the pool, its components or its accessories, remove hardware, or drill holes in the pool, 
deck or ladder components unless instructed to do so by the manufacturer. Your pool wall is made of 
thin, but strong metal, so please use work gloves to protect your hands during installation. Always 
utilize original manufactured parts for replacement. Failure to do so may void your warranty.

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Summary of Contents for Optimum Pool Round 95-0770

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Page 3: ...any simple steps Once you have completed the first three steps you should find that the rest of the installation process moves along much more quickly Please review all safety material and local code...

Page 4: ...ol Remove all toys from the swimming pool and surrounding area when not in use to avoid attracting children to the pool Barriers pool covers pool alarms or similar safety devices are helpful aids but...

Page 5: ...y 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 ple...

Page 6: ...chemicals that has nut grass Bermuda grass or bamboo grass growing nearby as they can grow through your liner and puncture it DO NOT assemble you pool on asphalt tar or oil based surfaces with compone...

Page 7: ...Section 3 FINISHING THE POOL OPTIMUM ROUND POOL ABOVE GROUND IN GROUND FULLY IN GROUND STEP Tools You May Need 21 Create a Foundation 22 Patio Blocks 23 Wall Installation 24 Anchor Plates 26 Step Inst...

Page 8: ...e Page 9 4 Pan Head Screw Clay 8 x 1 2 99 0138 5 Coping Clip Standard Clay 2 1 4 77310 6 Spline 52 77002 7 Bolt Hex Head Aluminum 2 1 2 99 0137 8 Nut Aluminum 3 8 99 0134 Section 1 Section 2 6 ABOVE G...

Page 9: ...0131 5 Nut Flat Head Rivet SS 3 8 99 0132 6 Extended Return Fitting Assembly 77092 Skimmer Kit NOT INCLUDED For Illustration Purposes Only A Skimmer B Double Layer Gasket C Skimmer Face Plate D Screw...

Page 10: ...turn Plate Interior Exterior White 77064 4 Bolt Countersunk SS 3 8 x 2 1 4 99 0131 5 Nut Flat Head Rivet SS 3 8 99 0132 6 Extended Return Fitting Assembly 77092 Skimmer Kit NOT INCLUDED For Illustrati...

Page 11: ...6 6 8 8 10 10 10 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Part Part No 12 14 16 18 21 24 27 30 2 BOTTOM PLATE 77004 6 6 8 8 10 10 10 12 3 PVC TOP COPING 2 PVC COPING STANDARD CLAY 12FT 77 1 8 77309 6 PVC COPING STANDARD CL...

Page 12: ...Utility knife PVC pipe cutter Pool trowel Cloth rag Cooking spray Shop vacuum Soft bristle broom Extension cord Hose with spray nozzle Wheelbarrow Additional Items Needed Patio Blocks 2 x 12 x 12 ref...

Page 13: ...elow grade installations Find the lowest spot within the pool area and level the surrounding ground to that lowest spot Dig higher areas down to this level DO NOT add dirt to raise the low areas as th...

Page 14: ...th a straight 2x4 and level placed between blocks or by using a transit IN GROUND INSTALLATIONS Split the patio block into two halves to allow rebar to be installed later as seen in figure 2 3 Panel j...

Page 15: ...re centered at each panel joint 3 2 Slide two 52 Splines 77002 into compression seams to lock both panels together If inserting the Splines is difficult Apply cooking oil to lubricate and ease install...

Page 16: ...iameter across the pool at each panel joint All diameters should be identical Adjust as necessary If this step is not completed the pool may not be perfectly round which could lead to problems later a...

Page 17: ...E METAL PARTS Since chemicals that may be naturally occurring in the ground can cause discoloration or corrosion we suggest laying polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of...

Page 18: ...r other pool features consider installing them before pouring the concrete If the pool is installed into a hill as illustrated in image 6 2 the pool still requires a concrete collar 12 wide by 8 high...

Page 19: ...Pool 1 Panels See Page 20 2 Anchor Plate 77004 3 PVC Coping Standard Clay 2 See Page 20 4 Pan Head Screw Clay 8 x 1 2 99 0138 5 Coping Clip Standard Clay 2 1 4 77310 6 Spline 52 77002 7 Bolt Hex Head...

Page 20: ...te Interior Exterior White 77064 4 Bolt Countersunk SS 3 8 x 2 1 4 99 0131 5 Nut Flat Head Rivet SS 3 8 99 0132 6 Extended Return Fitting Assembly 77092 Skimmer Kit NOT INCLUDED For Illustration Purpo...

Page 21: ...142 26 Step Anchor Plate Left 77141 15 Rebar 3 8 x 15 77001 27 Step Diagonal Brace 18 77146 28 Short Splines 5 3 4 77014 29 Step Horizontal Brace 37 13 16 77148 30 Extended Spline 40 1 2 77013 Section...

Page 22: ...RIGHT 77142 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 26 STEP ANCHOR PLATE MODIFIED LEFT 77141 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 STEP DIAGONAL BRACE ANGLE 18 PIECE 77146 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 28 FWP SHORT SPLINES 5 3 4 77014 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 29 STE...

Page 23: ...Cloth rag Cooking spray Shop vacuum Soft bristle broom Extension cord Hose with spray nozzle Wheelbarrow Pool Size Masonry Sand Cubic Yards Patio Blocks Concrete Cubic Yards IfInstalling 24 Below Grad...

Page 24: ...installed for below grade installations Find the lowest spot within the pool area and level the surrounding ground to that lowest spot Dig higher areas down to this level DO NOT add dirt to raise the...

Page 25: ...ound at each marked location All patio blocks must be flush and level with each other in all directions Confirm with a straight 2x4 and level placed between blocks or by using a transit Panel joints w...

Page 26: ...below while keeping this void at the specific desired location of the step 3 2 Decide where the Skimmer Panel and plumbing will be located and place the Skimmer Panel accordingly The Anchor Plates mus...

Page 27: ...1 8 gap between both panels is uniform top to bottom Check Splines and seams are free of any sand or debris Repeat this step with all remaining panels 3 4 Assemble shorter Filler Panels on each side...

Page 28: ...of the pool by measuring the diameter across the pool at each panel joint All diameters should be identical Adjust as necessary If this step is not completed the pool may not be perfectly round which...

Page 29: ...a specific left and right Anchor Plate for these two locations Figure 4 4 4 5 Drill one 7 16 hole through each filler panel at the Bottom Plate hole location and secure with one 2 1 2 bolt 99 0137 and...

Page 30: ...xtrusion is towards the interior of the pool as illustrated and drill six 13 32 holes Repeat for opposite side NOTE The front face of the step and Step Socket Spline must be parallel to each other bef...

Page 31: ...shers as illustrated Hardware bag 77144 5 3 Slide Step Rod Spline 77173 into the Step Socket Spline on both sides of the step 5 4 NOTE These parts must articulate freely within the Step Socket Spline...

Page 32: ...77148 77146 99 0104 77013 10660 Assemble A frame step Figure 5 5 with the included 3 8 x 1 bolts 99 0136 and nuts 99 0134 There will be two of these assemblies one for each side of the step Section 2...

Page 33: ...tep to the Filler Panels 5 8 Slide one 5 3 4 Short Spline 77014 into the exterior compression seam between the Filler Panel and Step Rod Spline Follow with the A frame step support previously assemble...

Page 34: ...aturally occurring in the ground can cause discoloration or corrosion we suggest laying polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of the wall ensuring that no earth contacts th...

Page 35: ...bar through the hole on the A frame assembly from Step 5 5 If extra supports are required for patio or other pool features consider installing them before pouring the concrete Note Double check the po...

Page 36: ...sure the skimmer mounting plates and gasket s are aligned for the next step NOTE The 12 x 1 screws will be removed to install the pool liner Once the pool is partially filled with water the skimmer fa...

Page 37: ...d Insert extended return fitting 77092 through assembly from the interior side of the pool Secure assembly in place with extended return fitting nut Do not overtighten NOTE Return fitting face plate a...

Page 38: ...ll be attached with screws from the exterior side of the pool only Using a pencil create a point where each screw will be placed following the guidelines listed below Screws MUST be placed 2 from each...

Page 39: ...NG Space Adaptor Clips 12 inches on center CP2 COPING OR DECK COPING Space Adaptor Clips 18 inches on center Place Foam Sealer Strip 77177 under the inside edge on each length of in ground coping This...

Page 40: ...s kit includes two stainless steel plates to give a finished end to the CP2 coping Bend the lower tab of the End Plate slightly past 90 degrees in the appropriate direction Attach the End Plate with 1...

Page 41: ...Remove as many wrinkles from the liner as possible by gently tugging on the liner or using a soft broom Do not add any water until the liner is situated perfectly A shop vacuum can be used to remove...

Page 42: ...filling the pool until water level is at the middle of the Skimmer opening Step 14 Install Face Plates 14 1 14 2 Locate skimmer and return screw holes through the pool liner Carefully pierce liner thr...

Page 43: ...shed stone or gravel aggregate 3 8 to 3 4 in diameter is the recommended backfill material which may be placed directly against the pool wall Do not use expansive soils such as clay since this type of...

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