Plastica Bayswater, Self Build Install Instructions

Page 1: ...WPM002 March 2016 Edition www plasticapools com Self Build Install Instructions Stretched Pools Belgravia Bayswater Westminster Octagonal Pools Knightsbridge Hampstead Kensington...

Page 2: ...erlock Levelling the Floor Fixing the Wall Foam Underlay Laying the Floor Felt Underlay Preparation for Liner Fitting Fitting the Liner Cutting in the Pool Flow Fittings Section D Filtration Equipment...

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Page 4: ...g the base on one side for the External Ladder Consider extending another side for placing the Filteration Enclosure Note that the Skimmer can not be on the same side as the Ladder or filtration Enclo...

Page 5: ...erature these planks can dry very quickly and lose 1 or 2mm of height This might give you the impression that they are lifting up while they are actually shrinking Recommendations for Storage after De...

Page 6: ...achieved by steel braces on each side See Figure A01 A02 Refer to the laminated pool structure layout drawing for your size of pool to determine the positioning on the braces Lay the braces on your du...

Page 7: ...g the base on one side for the External Ladder Consider extending another side for placing the Filteration Enclosure Note that the Skimmer can not be on the same side as the Ladder or filtration Enclo...

Page 8: ...nimum size underlined Consider extending the base on one side for the External Ladder Consider extending another side for placing the Filteration Enclosure Note that the Skimmer can not be on the same...

Page 9: ...structure layout drawing Use a spirit level to make sure the base of each brase is horizontal and that the verticals are not leaning sideways If you are installing 4 or 6 braces make sure they are li...

Page 10: ...allet of wooden planks and stack them in the middle of your pool area Assembly will be faster if you sort the planks into their different types at this stage Wooden knocking blocks are provided these...

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Page 12: ...o position with the nail passing through the hole left free in the metal corner brace Cut longer sections to suit the two rows of planks ends on each corner of the pool Note you will need 8 shorter le...

Page 13: ...urements across the corners are equal to ensure that the structure is square Also use a spirit level to check the pool is level Fit the plank which has the inlet and low suction holes on The end wall...

Page 14: ...he flow fittings they are used later for the liner face plates The screws should not protrude above each fitting s face and be careful not to form sharp edges on the screws Install the Return and Low...

Page 15: ...not catch their feet on the protruding fixings whilst using the ladder See Figure F02 Figure F01 Figure F02 Assemble the stainless steel ladder in accordance with its own supplied instructions Remembe...

Page 16: ...Figure E04 Break off one of the wooden pellets supplied and insert into the hole ensuring the grain in the pellet runs in the same direction as the top shelving timber Use a hammer to tap the pellet...

Page 17: ...secure the skimmer into the pool wall see figure B14 Do not use the screws that come with the skimmer they are used later for the liner face plate The screws should not protrude above where the skimme...

Page 18: ...h to protect the wood surface by padding it with cardboard or similar See Figure B19 Fit each ladder tread into a slot and tap home Do not hit the ladder sides or treads directly but use a wooden bloc...

Page 19: ...eight corners Mark out your screw positions on the flat areas of the top shelving not the reeded pattern area This will allow you to finish your fixings using either of the options below Option 1 Exp...

Page 20: ...valve See Figure D10 If you are not using any heating fit the valve just after the filter and run pipe directly to the return inlet union When you have assembled the above pipe work and are happy with...

Page 21: ...the top of the pool wall a set square will assist The top shelving will eventually rest on both the vertical support plank and the pool wall From inside the pool pilot drill 4mm through the top plank...

Page 22: ...en external ladder in your chosen wall On each side hold a top shelving bracket or vertical support bracket depending on your pool layout drawing tight against the outside of the ladder and mark its p...

Page 23: ...pool cleaning To achieve this fit some pipe and bends as necessary Fit a Male Threaded Union into the bottom of the skimmer See Figure D03 Bring pipe work from the low suction valve and the skimmer u...

Page 24: ...lter media as per its own instructions If you have optional heating equipment unpack this and assemble as per its own supplied instructions Heaters are installed so that clean water from the filter is...

Page 25: ...ssary to make some sections from two pieces as the Iinerlock is supplied in standard lengths which do not divide exactly into the correct sizes for all pools Ensure that no linerlock screws are left p...

Page 26: ...e on the wood but avoid getting it on the fittings themselves Position the underlay right over these fittings at this point Continue all around the pool until each wall is covered with foam underlay W...

Page 27: ...eplate See Figure C22 Tighten the screws evenly so that the faceplate is flat against the liner forming a water proof seal Screw in the low suction grille faceplate Do not over tighten this Repeat thi...

Page 28: ...ock positions and make the cuts so that your knife blade pierces the liner and goes into the screw head See Figure C18 With finger tips surrounding the screw tension the liner evenly so that the screw...

Page 29: ...completely cover the pool floor it will be necessary to trim the felt with a sharp pair of scissors and join strips together using the supplied underlay tape Ensure that the felt is not overlapped at...

Page 30: ...t on each fitting making sure the holes in the gasket line up with the screw holes in the fitting If there is no adhesive on the gasket use a small amount of spray glue on the gasket Locate the screws...

Page 31: ...in the correct position Return to each corner and ensure that the liner does not twist to the left or right as it goes up e g make sure the top of the liner is correctly positioned in relation to the...

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