Certikin Dolphin Sport, Manual

Page 1: ...Pool build procedure for 6m x 4m 4m x 4m and Dolphin Sport Certikin Wooden Pools Superior wooden pools British built to the highest quality ...

Page 2: ...nding on the weather and temperature may remain swollen and damp for some time Please allow a reasonable period for the timbers to dry back to their pre treated size As a result DO NOT fix the upright posts to the steel base shoes only fix at the top as it is important that the pool timbers are allowed to dry and settle into the shoes ...

Page 3: ...08 Timber log lap machined skimmer pair notched once LH RH sides 688 110 45 1 SPGPW09 Timber log lap half base tongue only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPW10 Timber log lap half top groove only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPR05 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 4 holes long side 3 541 96 96 2 SPGPR01 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 4 holes skimmer panel 1 723 96 96 1 SPGPR02 Timber ...

Page 4: ...r log lap machined skimmer pair notched once LH RH sides 688 110 45 1 SPGPW09 Timber log lap half base tongue only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPW10 Timber log lap half top groove only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPR05 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 4 holes long side 3 541 96 96 2 SPGPR01 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 4 holes skimmer panel 1 723 96 96 1 SPGPR02 Timber 96 x 96 ...

Page 5: ...45 1 SPGPW07 Timber log lap machined skimmer set bottom 1 786 110 45 1 SPGPW08 Timber log lap machined skimmer pair notched once LH RH sides 688 110 45 1 SPGPW09 Timber log lap half base tongue only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPW10 Timber log lap half top groove only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPR01 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 4 holes skimmer panel 1 723 96 96 1 SPGPR02 Timber 96 ...

Page 6: ...r log lap machined 1 suction point notched twice 1 786 110 45 1 SPGPW08 Timber log lap machined skimmer pair notched once LH RH sides 688 110 45 1 SPGPW09 Timber log lap half base tongue only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPW10 Timber log lap half top groove only notched twice 1 786 55 45 4 SPGPR01 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 4 holes skimmer panel 1 723 96 96 1 SPGPR02 Timber 96 x 96 up...

Page 7: ...lap top drilled 4 holes groove only notched twice 3 600 110 45 2 SPGPW14 Timber log lap short corner notched twice 850 110 45 36 SPGPW15 Timber log lap half base tongue only 850 55 45 4 SPGPW16 Timber log lap half top groove only 850 55 45 4 SPGPR02 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 3 holes intermediate panels 1 723 96 96 2 SPGPR03 Timber 96 x 96 upright posts drilled top 1 210 96 96 6 SPGPR0...

Page 8: ...0 110 45 2 SPGPW13 Timber log lap top drilled 4 holes groove only notched twice 3 600 110 45 2 SPGPW14 Timber log lap short corner notched twice 850 110 45 36 SPGPW15 Timber log lap half base tongue only 850 55 45 4 SPGPW16 Timber log lap half top groove only 850 55 45 4 SPGPR02 Timber 96 x 96 upper ring beam drilled 3 holes intermediate panels 1 723 96 96 2 SPGPR03 Timber 96 x 96 upright posts dr...

Page 9: ...ol kit Further essentials A flat level concrete base is the best option A spirit level Spare charged battery for drill Roll of liner underlay tape supplied 2 x large G clamps An extra pair of hands This is a two person build A good hose pipe to reach the pool Long ratchet straps Mallet Battery drill Socket wrench Sharp knife 19mm 17mm 13mm 10mm 12mm auger bit supplied with kit No 3 pozi bit 6mm dr...

Page 10: ...ve purchased a 6m x 4m pool WITHOUT A FASTLANE then your SKIMMER PANEL will need to be assembled on the END OF THE POOL If you have purchased a pool WITH A FASTLANE then your SKIMMER PANEL will need to be assembled on the CORNER OF THE POOL see assembly instructions for further details ...

Page 11: ...ve purchased a pool WITH A FASTLANE then your SKIMMER PANEL will need to be assembled on the CORNER OF THE POOL see assembly instructions for further details 3 1760mm 1760mm 1 7 6 0 m m 4250mm 1245mm 100mm 4250mm Dimensions For 4m x 4m Pool Concrete Slab shown without filter section Please see daigram above for filter base dimensions The filter and pump can also be housed away from the pool in a s...

Page 12: ...housing base skimmer positions 4700 100mm level concrete base Concrete base dimensions for a Dolphin wooden pool IMPORTANT Please note that if you have purchased a DOLPHIN pool WITH or WITHOUT a FASTLANE then your SKIMMER PANEL will still need to be assembled on the CORNER OF THE POOL see assembly instructions for further details ...

Page 13: ... black bolt cap SPGP05 Used on steel base corner plates M12 x 230mm coach bolt SPGP07 100m wood screw SPGP14 Used on corners of top beam top half logs M12 x 28mm washer SPGP09 M12 nut SPGP08 M10 x 100mm coach screw SPGP10 Used for ladder fixing top surround and skimmer support timber Washer only used for 6m x 4m pools tie bar fixing to upright post base shoe Used at top of post uprights top beam c...

Page 14: ...bers Section View Of Pool Wall When Wall Starts With Full Width Timber 96mm x 96mm Timber Uprights Timber Pool Top Surround 230mm Coach Bolts 200mm x 50mm Base Timbers Coach Screw Wall Timber Tongue Up Groove Down Steel Frame Section View Of Pool Wall Con struction When Wall Starts With Half Width Timber Plastic Liner Lock Also Bolted Through To Flat Steel Tie Bar ...

Page 15: ... 1 2 9 1 2 8 1 2 7 1 2 6 1 2 5 1 2 4 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 End Skimmer Panel 11 10 9 8 7 Skimmer 19 Return Outlets Low Suctiom Base 1 2 Log 5 1 2 4 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 End Skimmer Panel 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Low Suctiom Return Outlets Skimmer Low Suction Low Suction Skimmer diagrams ...

Page 16: ...s with the 80mm x 10mm bolts supplied by passing them through the side post shoe as shown Make sure the shoes are spaced equally apart STEP 6 Line up the shoe and tie bar Fit the coach bolt from underneath and secure with a nut and washer 12mm nuts washers Please note The 4 x4 pool does not need these tie bars Shoe bar timber tie bar bolted together Please note According to the time of the year an...

Page 17: ...the base timbers STEP 12 Continue assembling the wall timbers alternately aligning the corner joints Make sure the tongues and grooves are in line before tapping down Centre of base timber Please note This is the side where the filtration pack will be positioned Tongue Please note Make sure that the skimmer panel timbers are assembled in the correct order 4 half width timbers tongue on top 4 full ...

Page 18: ...sitioned at 6 5 log The skimmer is 9 5 10 5 logs See skimmer diagrams at the beginning of this document STEP 17 Insert row 11 with the groove on the underside and the flat on the top STEP 18 Fit the skimmer to the pool wall with the 6 x No10 x 1 screws provided Return inlets Low suction Tongue on top Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 6 Row 7 Row 8 Row 7 Row 8 Row 9 Row 10 Pool return inlets Skimme...

Page 19: ...ion to the threaded unions protruding through the pool wall STEP 22 The skimmer return inlet and low suction in position Viewed from the outside STEP 23 Screw the half timbers to the top of the pool wall with the 100mm stainless steel screws Please note Make sure O rings are seated correctly inside the unions STEP 20 Fit the return inlet and the lower suction fittings View from inside of the pool ...

Page 20: ...hoes only fix at the top as it is important that the pool timbers are allowed to dry and settle into the shoes STEP 27 Loosely attach the 96mm x 96mm timbers to the long bolts protruding through the posts Do not tighten fully at this stage STEP 28 Use a clamp to hold the timbers in position when drilling and fixing STEP 29 Drill holes through the timber and pool wall and insert a 230mm x 12mm bolt...

Page 21: ...aking sure that the corners are aligned and level STEP 34 Lay out the steel inner ring beam round the pool top Fit the corner connecting brackets to one side of each length Tighten bolts using 17mm spanner STEP 35 Insert bracket into next length of steel Push up to meet the corner and tighten the bolts with the 17mm spanner STEP 30 Using the socket wrench firm up the nuts making sure that the wash...

Page 22: ...heck that all the posts are upright Tap the base left or right as neccessary using the mallet STEP 39 Fix steel shoe to the base with 10mm coach screws and fit the plastic cap Do not fix the post to the base shoe STEP 40 Hold the skimmer support timber under the skimmer Using the 100mm coach screws and washers tighten with the socket wrench so that the timber supports the skimmer Please note Pre d...

Page 23: ...The build process continued STEP 41 Assemble the filter pump and fittings as shown ...

Page 24: ...lve STEP 45 Fit the pre cut Styrofoam base and tape the joints STEP 46 Fit the white plastic liner lock level with the top of the timber wall Work your way around the pool making sure that the liner lock is tight into each corner Trim the liner lock with a saw if necessary Trap the foam barrier under the liner lock Other end of hose connected to the filter multi port valve return to the pool Cut a...

Page 25: ...r seals aligning the holes STEP 50 Completed foam barrier STEP 51 Lay the liner in the pool as close to the position that the liner will be finally fitted The liner is shaped to fit the pool so make sure it s the correct way around Take off your shoes when working with the liner otherwise you will mark it STEP 52 Start placing the liner in the top groove of the plastic liner lock Start from a corn...

Page 26: ...e clamp plate Cut the 4 segments to create a round hole the same diameter as the middle of the fitting STEP 56 Fit the plastic clamp plate with the screws provided Tighten the screws evenly across opposites to create a good seal Tip It may help to have some water in the pool to help pull the liner into position Please note Do not cut the hole too big STEP 57 Fit the low suction cover plate grill C...

Page 27: ...Clip on cover plate to hide the screws and continue filling the pool until half way up the skimmer throat STEP 61 See parts above required for fitting the Fastlane IMPORTANT Please make sure you are using the Certikin supplied Fastlane fittings and the additional pieces shown from the Fastlane fixing kit STEP 62 Fittings for Fastlane hose STEP 63 Silicone white fitting in to the Fastlane fitting S...

Page 28: ...ne Instructions are provided with the Fastlane STEP 67 Squirt silicone into the hole for threaded rods STEP 68 Push threaded rods through the hole leave nut and washer on the rod cut a small incision in the liner for the rod to go through STEP 69 Lower the Fastlane into the pool and attach to the rods with the remaining nuts and washers and tighten STEP 70 Thread the hose through the Fastlane fitt...

Page 29: ...ool gently tightening the nuts and checking that the pool timbers are level Do not over tighten STEP 74 While the pool is filling with water place the timber top surround into position around the pool STEP 75 Line up all 8 corners with an even overlap of the timber Make use of the clamps to help hold the timbers into position Using straps as per step 31 will also make this process easier STEP 76 W...

Page 30: ...s and mark the position of the holes STEP 79 Place the flange bracket so that the two holes shown are over the 96mm x 96mm timber under the top STEP 80 Drill 6mm pilot holes through the timber Tighten down with M10 x 100mm coach screws Place the flange under the top STEP 81 Place the stainless steel covers and then assemble and fit the steps Assembly instructions for the steps are are in the steps...

Page 31: ...STEP 83 Lean the steps against the pool with the eyes under the 96 x 96 horizontal timber Screw on the two spring bolts so as the bolt passes through the eye when the bolts are in the STEP 84 The top deck is delivered untreated we have supplied preservatives and a brush and the tops must be treated before a final coat is applied We do not supply the finish coat because we leave the colour decision...

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