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Step 15  - Backfill

15.1      Ensure all electrical bonding required in your area is

completed before backfilling the pool. Add any concrete 

foundation forms or perforated drainpipes if they will be 

used.

IMPORTANT:

Before backfilling, the pool water level 

MUST

exceed the height of the surrounding backfill 

required. Failure to do so will put excessive inward 

pressure on the pool panels which may cause irreversible 

damage and void the warranty. 

Crushed 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 soil will 

place additional stress on the pool and not allow for proper 

drainage away from the surrounding area. 

Only compact the backfill material manually by hand. Do 

not use heavy machinery, especially around the skimmer 

and plumbing fittings.

15.1

SAFE

TO BACKFILL

15.2

SAFE

TO BACKFILL

15.3

NOT SAFE 

TO BACKFILL

WATER LEVEL HIGHER THAN GROUND LEVEL

WATER LEVEL LOWER THAN GROUND LEVEL

WATER LEVEL HIGHER THAN GROUND LEVEL

FINISHING THE POOL

OPTIMUM ROUND POOL

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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