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S.R.Smith TURBOTWISTER Assembly And Installation Instructions Manual

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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
S.R. SMITH TURBOTWISTER SLIDES ARE MANUFACTURED FOR
INSTALLATION AND USE ON RESIDENTIAL INGROUND SWIMMING
POOLS ONLY. THE TURBOTWISTER IS NEVER TO BE INSTALLED AND
USED ON ABOVEGROUND POOLS, ONGROUND POOLS, HOUSEBOATS,
BOAT DOCKS, FLOATING DOCKS OR PLATFORMS OR OTHER BODIES
OF WATER SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, RIVERS, ETC.
SRS AUSTRALIA, PTY LTD
12 Enterprise St
Richlands QLD 4077
Australia
Phone 07 3812 2283 • Fax 07 3812 1187
www.srsmith.com/au
06-693
TURBOTWISTER®
INSTRUCTIONS
S.R. SMITH, LLC
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
P.O. Box 400 • 1017 S.W. Berg Parkway
Canby, Oregon 97013
USA
Phone (503) 266 2231 • Fax (503) 266 4334
www.srsmith.com
June16

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  • Page 1 S.R. SMITH TURBOTWISTER SLIDES ARE MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE ON RESIDENTIAL INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS ONLY. THE TURBOTWISTER IS NEVER TO BE INSTALLED AND USED ON ABOVEGROUND POOLS, ONGROUND POOLS, HOUSEBOATS, BOAT DOCKS, FLOATING DOCKS OR PLATFORMS OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, RIVERS, ETC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................3 INSTALLED TURBOTWISTER STRUCTURAL & INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ........4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 4 ASSEMBLED TURBOTWISTER LAYOUT ....................5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ........................6 Tools Required ............................6 Gasket Installation ............................. 6 MAIN SECTION PARTS LIST........................7 MAIN SECTION ASSEMBLY ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    DANGER – FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. TURBOTWISTER IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE ON INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL THIS SLIDE ON ABOVE GROUND POOLS, HOUSEBOATS, BOAT DOCKS, FLOATING DOCKS OR PLATFORMS, OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, RIVERS, ETC.

  • Page 4: Installed Turbotwister Structural & Installation Checklist

    6. Observe the position of the exit of the slide as shown in Figure W, Figure X, and Figure Z, on pages 22 and 23. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. When hosing down the deck, hose your TurboTwister to wash away any dust, dirt or other debris that may have accumulated. 2. Be sure that all connections are secure. Tighten hardware if necessary.

  • Page 5: Assembled Turbotwister Layout

    ASSEMBLED TURBOTWISTER LAYOUT The left curve TurboTwister is shown for illustration. The right curve TurboTwister is a mirror image of the left. Figure A...

  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools Required 1. Ratchet handle 8. 1/4"Ø (6.3 mm) drill bit 2. 9/16” deep socket 9. Power drill 3. 9/16” wrench 10. PVC pipe primer & glue 4. 3/4" socket or wrench 11. Anti-seize 5. 7/32” Allen wrench 12.

  • Page 7: Main Section Parts List

    MAIN SECTION PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. KIT A KIT A 69-209-168 TUROBOTWISTER HARDWARE CARTON 1 ea. 5-139 3/8” HEX NUT 14 ea. ● 5-151 3/8” LOCK WASHER 14 ea. ● 05-14-115 1/2" LOCK WASHER 8 ea. ●...

  • Page 8: Main Section Assembly

    MAIN SECTION ASSEMBLY 1. Place the Pedestal on the ground and set the Exit Slide Section on top as shown in Figure C. Figure C 2. Attach the Exit Slide Section to the Middle Slide Section as shown in Figure D. If necessary lift up on the end of the exit runway in order to keep the joint tight while fastening.
  • Page 9 3. Once the sidewall connections have been made, remove the assembled Exit and Middle Slide Sections from the Pedestal. Turn the assembly upside down and fasten the underside as shown in Figure E. The required hardware is as follows: 3/8” x 6” Hex Head Cap Screw (11), 3/8” Flat Washer (4), 3/8”...
  • Page 10 5. Install four 3/8” x 2-1/2” Studs (8) into the threaded inserts located at the top of the ladder as shown in Figure G. Figure G 6. Assemble the Top and Bottom Ladder Sections as shown in Figure H, Figure I, and Figure J. Do not fully tighten fasteners until all the hardware is in place.
  • Page 11 7. The hardware required for the connections shown in Figure I are as follows: 3/8” x 3-1/4” Button Head Cap Screw (7) and 3/8” Flat Washer (4). Figure I 8. The hardware required for the connections shown in Figure J are as follows: 3/8” x 2-1/4” Carriage Bolt (5), 3/8”...
  • Page 12 9. In preparation for the assembly of the Top Runway Section and Ladder, make sure that the joint surfaces of the Top Runway Section and Ladder Sections are clean and dry. Unroll the Gasket (14) and hold it so that the length of the Gasket is centered on the middle of the upper ladder joint surface. With the exposed adhesive side of the Gasket facing the Ladder joint surface, apply the gasket starting at the middle of the part, working outward toward both sides.
  • Page 13 10. Lay the Ladder assembly flat on the deck surface as shown in Figure L. Align the Upper Slide Runway’s mounting holes with the four Studs in the Top Slide Section. The required hardware for these connections is as follows: 3/8” Flat Washer (4), 3/8” Lock Washer (2), and 3/8” Hex Nut (1). Notes: Use caution to protect the ladder from being scratched during this step.
  • Page 14 Note: Ensure gasket material at the Runway joint is intact before assembling. 11. Stand the Ladder upright and assemble the Lower Slide Runway as shown in Figure M. Loosely install the fasteners for both of the Runway sidewall connections. The required hardware is as follows: 3/8”...
  • Page 15 Drill a 1/4”Ø pilot hole through the center of the 6 circular indentations around the perimeter of the Pedestal / Runway connection. Then install a 3/8” x 3-1/2” Lag Screw (9) and 3/8” Flat Washer (4) as shown in Figure N. Figure N...

  • Page 16: Concrete Wedge Anchor Mounting Instructions

    “Manufacturer’s Placement Instructions” noted on pages 22 and 23. 2. The TurboTwister slide must be anchored into a concrete pad that is a minimum of 4” thick. If installing the slide on a paver deck, refer to S.R. Smith instruction 06-520 “Installation Instructions for Paver Decks”.
  • Page 17 8. Drive the assembled Wedge Anchors (12) through the slide mounting holes until the Wedge Anchor Flat Washers are flush with the slide’s surface material, as shown in Figure P. Figure P 9. Ensure the Slide Ladder is plumb by placing a level on a Ladder tread. If necessary, shims can be provided by S.R.

  • Page 18: Water System Parts List

    WATER SYSTEM PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. KIT A KIT A 69-209-168 TUROBOTWISTER HARDWARE CARTON 1 ea. 5-242 #14 x 1” PAN HEAD TAPPING SCREW 6 ea. ● 05-787 2”Ø PVC PIPE STRAP 2 ea. ● 05-788 1-1/2”Ø...

  • Page 19: Water System Assembly

    WATER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY Note: It’s a good idea to dry fit all of the plumbing parts before gluing them together so you can make adjustments accordingly. 1. Temporarily assemble the two lengths of 1-1/2”Ø Flex Hose (18) and (19) to the 1-1/2”Ø Ball Valve (20).
  • Page 20 5. Glue assembled water supply pipe onto the 1-1/2”Ø PVC fitting at the top of the slide, as shown in Figure T. Figure T 6. Secure the 1-1/2”Ø Flex Hose (18) to the ladder with the two 1-1/2”Ø Pipe Clamps (17) that were installed previously in Step 4, on page 19.
  • Page 21 1-1/2”Ø x 3/4”Ø Reducer (22) together and then glue them into the bottom of the 1-1/2”Ø Coupler (21), as shown in Figure V. Figure V 11. The TurboTwister can handle up to 25 gallons of water per minute (95L/min). The water flow can be regulated with the 1-1/2”Ø Ball Valve (20).

  • Page 22: Manufacturer's Placement Instructions

    OPERATION AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. 1. The critical dimensions for placement of the TurboTwister are as shown in Figure W and Figure X. A. The slide exit runway surface shall not exceed 20” above the water surface as shown in Figure B.
  • Page 23 Figure Y B. The minimum clearance area in front of a properly installed diving board on an in-ground swimming pool is a minimum distance of 3’-6” on either side of the board’s centerline as shown in Figure Y. (Pt.C) extends a minimum distance (C) from the tip end of the board as shown in Figure Y.

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