Procopi OCTO+ PRO, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...E OCTO PRO Installation instructions To be read carefully and kept for future reference Wooden Pools PROCOPI Les Landes d Apigné B P 45328 35650 Le RHeU Cedex FRANCe Notice Octo Pro 2012 PROFESSIONAL WOODEN POOLS OCTO PRO ...

Page 2: ...cts on both sides are taken out Defects knots cracks flashes are removed and the planks are joined together see the image above This is why it is not unusual to find joined elements in a wooden pool it in no way penalises the mechanical properties of the wood For the same reason imperfections on the interior surface of the pool knots cracks flashes are entirely acceptable SURFACE MOULD Mould cause...

Page 3: ...sembling the filtration group p 50 51 Mounting the rigid descending pipes p 52 Installation of the filter p 53 Pump filter manifold module p 54 Hydraulic connections p 55 Liner cut outs cont underwater lights p 56 57 Commissioning use p 58 59 Assembly of the coping p 60 61 Assembly installation of ladders p 62 63 Instructions specific to in ground pools p 64 65 Maintenance use p 66 67 Safety p 68 ...

Page 4: ...ll allow the wood to breathe Make sure that the product will not migrate wet wood over time to the interior of the structure and damage the liner Ideally the finish should be applied before assembling the pool structure FOREWORD We shall now explain how to assemble your pool but first some instructions before you begin Please read these instructions carefully this will allow you to prepare each st...

Page 5: ...a slope never back fill under your pool to bring the bearing surface level always cut into the upward slope Lastly avoid preparing the ground and assembling the pool while a strong wind is blowing How should the pool be oriented Ideally the pool should be oriented so that the skimmers are facing into the prevailing wind This consideration will determine the orientation of your pool and its layout ...

Page 6: ...e end of this document that corresponds to your pool You will need to dig shallow trenches to hold the cradles Make sure that these are parallel to each other and to the A2 axle The number of trenches required will depend on the pool model refer to the illustrations corresponding to your pool Trenches should be regular and sized to hold the cradles in the right position Lay the cradle components o...

Page 7: ...n drain slats are delivered in 2 addition al kits These slats will be mounted instead of slats provided in the main kit which will thus be left over Fit together 2 half slats type A and 2 type B wall slats according to the illustration above The male side double tongue should face upwards see the detail below Fit the remaining slats together using type B slats on the short sides and type D slats o...

Page 8: ...6x40mm screws from bag C Check their verticality Position two decorative profiles Q on either side of each post and fasten them together using 3 5x70 screws bag C as shown The wooden brackets are designed to support the coping after the pool is filled Pre drill the wall then working from inside the pool fasten each coping support bracket L in position using 2 5x100mm screws bag l taking care to en...

Page 9: ...r equidistant from the skimmer axis as shown Mount an anchoring plate coping support bracket kit on each support bracket Make sure that each plate is flush with the top of the pool structure Bevel the holes in the plate before fixing the plates in position Mount the support brackets along the long sides of the pools as illustrated in the images above 19 20 22 21 ...

Page 10: ...th of liner locking track required before cutting Pre drill the walls using a Ø 3mm drill bit and fix the liner locking track in position Avoid over tightening this could cause the screws to break through the track Refer to the illustrations on page 45 Important The ground underneath the underlay should be absolutely smooth flat and free of any foreign bodies Because of the pressure exerted by the...

Page 11: ...d damaging the wood INSTALLING THE UNDERWATER LIGHTS Before fitting the liner you must decide on the exact position of the underwater lights and cut out two 20 mm holes Refer to the installation instructions enclosed with the underwater lights for details on how to install these fittings 28 29 31 Screw the stainless steel pre fit plate for the counter swim unit to the inside of the pool wall Use t...

Page 12: ...s the case turn the liner While fitting the liner insert wooden half pegs provided in the liner locking track to hold it in position in the corners and at regular intervals around the periphery This will help position the liner and stop it from slipping in the track Keep the pegs in position until the pool has been filled with water Make sure that the bottom corners of the liner correspond to the ...

Page 13: ...care to smooth out the liner as much as possible This will only be possible if the pool is not too full or not too empty more than 2 cm of wa ter 37 CAUTION Once the creases have been carefully eliminated and you have carried out the operations on page 56 mount the main drain flange cut out the liner and mount the main drain face ring with grate At this point and before continuing to fill the pool...

Page 14: ... underwater light and the control panel The filtration system like every other electrical device must be wired in in accordance with the standards in effect in the country of installation C15 100 in France Do not hesitate to call on the services of a professional to guarantee the compliance of your installation We strongly recommend that you install the filter below the water level of the pool If ...

Page 15: ...Pump filter connection hose L Pressure gauge F Suction isolation module manifold M Teflon G Pump N Return fitting assembly H Lid holding ring O Return fitting I Skimmer O1 Return fitting body l1 Skimmer lid O2 Return fitting gasket l2 Skimmer basket O3 Return fitting flange l3 Skimmer gasket O4 Directional jet return fitting face plate l4 Skimmer screw 5 5 x 25 P Drain plug o ring l5 Skimmer flang...

Page 16: ...to the exterior outlets of the nozzles return fitting and vacuum point do not forget to correctly position the gaskets provided in the pool fitting skin pack Hand tighten to avoid crushing the gasket Wrap Teflon around the threading of the J unions and screw them into position underneath the skimmer ...

Page 17: ... mm female unions S provided in the connections skin pack along with the pressure gauge onto the 6 way valve Before installing the filter and especially filling it with sand make sure that it is in its final position and set properly into its base Check that the drainage plug is in place For details concerning filling of the filter and installation of the 6 way valve refer to the installation inst...

Page 18: ...t forget the o ring provided in the pump package Cut a length of tube to size and then connect it as illustrated between the pump outlet and the 6 way valve 47 We recommend rigid PVC tubes for the descending sections of the pipework connected to pool fitting outlets The rigid PVC should descend to the bottom of the excavation ...

Page 19: ... supplied with your pool is sized for installation of the filtration group at a distance of 3 5 m from the pool hence the tube lengths are merely indicative They will need to be modified to suit your installation Take care to calculate and cut lengths taking the total lengths of various coils of tubes supplied into consideration 48 suction return 1 2 3 4 1 return length 3 6 m 2 return Y length 0 8...

Page 20: ... vacuum fitting and return fitting flanges liner cut outs 52 53 Glue the second skimmer gasket to the interior surface of the skimmer flange Locate the 4 corner holes of the skimmer mouth and mark them with a pen Position the flange such that its corner holes are aligned with the points marked in pen Use a small screw driver or punch to pierce the liner at the 4 points marked and fix the flange in...

Page 21: ...to the control panel provided The control panel should be installed in accordance with the instructions provided Do not hesitate to contact a professional Screw the multi directional eyeball assembly into the return fitting body The eyeball should be pointed left to facilitate the flow of water necessary for efficient filtration Prior to assembly apply a layer of silicon grease to the eyeball and ...

Page 22: ...late before turning the pump on LENGTH OF THE FILTRATION CYCLE The length of the filtration cycle depends on the theoretical time taken for all the water in the pool to pass through the filter For private pools the max time allowed for all the water to be recycled is 8 hours We recommend the following as a function of water temperature Below 14 C 5 to 6 hours per day From 15 to 23 C 6 to 8 hours p...

Page 23: ...way valve to BACKWASH Turn the pump on Observe the colour of the water in the turbidity sight glass CAUTION a few seconds will elapse before cleaning begins water becomes cloudy As soon as the water runs clear stop the pump Put the 6 way valve to RINSE Switch the pump on for 20 to 30 seconds to remove impurities and settle the sand Stop the pump Turn the 6 way valve to FILTRATION Switch the pump o...

Page 24: ...ping module with respect to the liner locking track Composite wood coping comes with junction strips leave a gap of approximately 8mm between neighbouring coping modules to accommodate fitting of these finishing strips It may be necessary to twist the strips slightly in order to clip them into position refer to the images 62 and 63 The coping is 28 5cm wide Check the symmetry of the coping modules...

Page 25: ... instalLation instruction OCTO PRO 61 Fitting the coping cont 62 63 ...

Page 26: ...ing Remove the ladder and drill the holes for the bolts supplied with the ladder kit Fix the ladder in place according to the instructions provided the counter plate should be positioned under the coping additional bag in the Filtration pack Tighten moderately Slide the 2 rubber seals along the tubes so that they hold the escutcheon plates in position ASSEMBLing and positioning the wooden ladder 6...

Page 27: ...and establish the travel necessary for the ladder to be locked correctly into position Position the assembled ladder under the coping Insert the blocking parts between the wooden supports and the coping These should be positioned in line with the lever latches Trace the position of the various elements Remove the ladder screw the blocking parts into position and attach the lever elements to the la...

Page 28: ...a specialist IMPLEMENTATION for partially in ground or in ground pools For selection of the site refer to the instructions at the beginning of this document Once the excavation is at the required depth make sure that the surface is perfectly flat and level Next dig a trench to allow drainage under the walls of the pool Trace the shape of the trench to assist this process you may temporarily assemb...

Page 29: ...pool as described in the assembly instructions Apply an external protective film special foundation grade insulating film not provided up to the height to which the pool will be buried Back fill around the pool taking care not damage the structure C D ...

Page 30: ...ess to the pool while it is not in use The ladder wood should be treated in the same way as the other wooden elements We recommend that you secure access to the finished pool with one of the measures set out in the French pool safety standard NF P 90 306 307 308 309 that is Safety barrier Alarm Safety cover Shelter Inspect the accessible nuts and bolts regularly and carry out any maintenance requi...

Page 31: ...es due to precipitation Remove any water treatment chemicals from the skimmer chlorine tablets flocculents etc Unscrew the return fitting face ring from inside the pool Use a threaded winterizing plug or rubber plug not provided to block the return fitting from inside the pool Add an algaecide and a winterizing product not supplied to the water Remove the stainless steel ladder Place a winter cove...

Page 32: ...ng w Be careful not to leave toys in or around an unwatched pool these could attract children w Keep the water clean and sanitary during the pool season w Water treatment chemicals should be kept out of reach of children store them in a safe inaccessible place Never leave cleaning accessories near the pool w Some equipment can contribute to pool safety safety barrier with a gate that is always kep...

Page 33: ...H should be between 7 2 and 7 6 and the concentration of the sterilising agent should be within the range recommended by the manufacturer of the water treatment products Folds that remain upon fitting the liner despite following all the instructions regarding fitting of the liner should be reported immediately to your Procopi agent The appearance of yellow stains or discolouration along the water ...

Page 34: ... See below and regular cleaning ARTICLE Subject and scope of the guarantee Term of the guarantee as of the date of purchase Conditions governing acceptance of a claim SUMMER COVER Fit for puspose on delivery 2 years CAUTION The following problems associated with inappropriate use of the pump are not covered under the terms of this guarantee Running the pump Dry absence of water clogging of the pre...

Page 35: ... instalLation instruction OCTO PRO 71 EXPLODED VIEW PVC liner locking track Coping anhoring plate Counter swim slats Male female slat Female slat Male slat ...

Page 36: ... installation instructions OCTO PRO 72 Notice Piscine Bois Octo Pro GF 5 01 2012 FR GB Indice de révision B Code 97279999 ...