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SALTWATER AURORA
INSTALLATION MANUAL
OVAL POOL
V35079-AUR
12.19

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  • Page 1 SALTWATER AURORA INSTALLATION MANUAL OVAL POOL V35079-AUR 12.19...

  • Page 3: Electrical Hazard

    ABOVE GROUND POOL SAFETY PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY, warning PARALYSIS FROM A BROKEN NECK, ELECTROCUTION OR DROWNING. THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING OR JUMPING! DANGEROUS INJURY CAN RESULT. SHALLOW WATER! Carefully read, understand and follow all information in this user manual before installing and using the swimming pool.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to follow these instructions when you’re installing a base underneath your pool liner. If this is done incorrectly your pool wall will break or become permanently damaged. Failure to follow these instructions will result in pool wall damage that voids the warranty. Using fine mason sand (free of rocks and debris), lay a 3 inch thick bed of sand across the entire inside of the pool (wall-to-wall) to form your base.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LINER We do not make or supply liners for our pools. Please contact your liner’s manufacturer with questions or if instructions are not included with the liner. Liner must be installed per the liner manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect liner installation may void the warranty.

  • Page 7: Ground Preparation

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts listing Page 7...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts listing Page 8...
  • Page 9 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts listing Page 9...
  • Page 10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts listing Page 10...
  • Page 11 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY The approximate time it takes for installation, excluding earthworks and filling is about 1 day. You will need at least 3 people to help with installation. A. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 1.
  • Page 12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION A. CONT. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 2. Things to Avoid Do not locate your pool near or on any of the following (Images 4 to 6): • Overhanging tree branches. •...
  • Page 13 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION A. CONT. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 4. Tools Needed Compactor Hammer Water hose Level File Vacuum cleaner Pliers Rake Lawn roller Metal snips Screwdriver Wheelbarrow Shovel Spraypaint Mallet Measuring tape Duct tape Trowel Wrench...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 1. Mark out the area The next following steps will show you how to mark out the area you need for the oval pool. This marked area will be larger than the pool size itself, but this space is needed.
  • Page 15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL Mark areas along both straight sides of your oval. Use pegs and string as a guide for the can of spray paint to mark straight lines. (Image 5) You now have the space marked out that is needed for your oval pool.
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 33'- Example on how to mark out pool area for an 18 x 33 Outer Limit 19" Please be sure to use your pool’s footprint for your pool size on the last pages of this Section1.
  • Page 17 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 3. Make the area flat and level Remove all the high spots with a shovel, hoe or rake. To make sure your pool is stable, compact the ground well before adding the sand.
  • Page 18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE STRAIGHT SECTION Assembling the strap end channel Overlay the strap end channel over the under channel (under channel is belly-up). (Image 11) Before bolting the strap sections to the strap end channels, Insert the foam block in the front part of the strap end channel, insert it at least 1 1/2”...
  • Page 19 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE STRAIGHT SECTION-Yardmore Hardware (99-0027) (99-0026) 5/16” 1/2”-5/16 Screw (V12x34) #12–3/4” (99-0068) Screw #10–1/2” Screw (99-0027) (99-0026) 5/16” 1/2”–5/16” Screw (99-0073) 5/16–5” Bolt (99-0027) 5/16” (99-0070) #10–1” Screw (99-0027) (V12x34) 5/16”...
  • Page 20 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE STRAIGHT SECTION Insert the left and right gussets. the pieces are marked “L” and “R”. Ensure that the holes are aligned. (Image 15) All holes should be lined up at this point. Use the 5/16”...
  • Page 21 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE STRAIGHT SECTION Once these pieces are in place, screw the left and right gussets to each other using three #10-1/2” screws (99-0068). (Image 18) In order to ensure that the steel upright and the channels are at right angles during the assembly, push the ends of the steel upright and the channels and tighten the bolts at the same time.
  • Page 22 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE STRAIGHT SECTION Place a top plate on the top of each of the pool steel structures. The holes of the top plate and steel structure must be aligned and screwed on the side using three #10-1/2”...
  • Page 23 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE STRAIGHT SECTION 1. Bottom plates - straight section Screw the bottom plate on the strap end channel with a #10-1” screw (99-0070). The bottom plate has to sit on the edge of the strap end channel and the steel upright.
  • Page 24 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION Section D. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 1. Measuring for the buttress trenches In order to measure where trenches need to be dug for the placement of the buttress, you must first draw a perpendicular line in order to create a perfect 90 degree angle.
  • Page 25 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 2. Digging the buttress trenches Odd number of trenches; If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses, please see next page for Even number trenches. If your oval pool contains an odd number, position the buttress temporarily on the straight center line from the middle.
  • Page 26 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS Even number of buttresses; If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses, measure from the center line out 21”. Position the buttress temporarily off the straight center line from the middle.
  • Page 27 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 4. Finish trenches and patio stone installation Continue to finish one by one the remaining trenches with patio blocks for the buttress installation. It is important to finish one side of the oval only.
  • Page 28 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION E. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS STRAPS AND PRESSURE PLATES 1. Assemble the pressure plates Place crushed stone or soil where the pressure plates are going to be placed. This will have the effect of supporting the pressure plate.
  • Page 29 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION E. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS STRAPS AND PRESSURE PLATES Once all plates are secured to the channels, the plates should overlap each other. Secure the plates to each other using three #12-3/4“ screws (V12x34) in each overlapping area.
  • Page 30 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION E. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS STRAPS AND PRESSURE PLATES 2. Assembling remaining straps Once both sides of the buttresses have been installed perfectly, check that all is measured perfectly. Add the remaining straps that join across to other straps with 1/2“...
  • Page 31 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS YOUR POOL’S FOOTPRINT Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Footprints Page 31...
  • Page 32 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 15 x 26 Manufacturer’s tolerances and field condition may result in dimensional variations. Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Footprints Page 32...
  • Page 33 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 15 X 30 Manufacturer’s tolerances and field condition may result in dimensional variations. Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Footprints Page 33...
  • Page 34 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 18 X 33 Manufacturer’s tolerances and field condition may result in dimensional variations. Section 1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Footprints Page 34...
  • Page 35 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 1. Bottom rails - Straight section Important Note: PLEASE SEE NOTE ON NEXT PAGE IN REGARDS TO THE DIFFERENT LENGTHS OF BOTTOM RAILS. Remove dust and dirt between the bottom plate and the strap end channel.

  • Page 36: Important Note

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE IMPORTANT NOTE There are three types of bottom rails; 1- Straight Section 2- Round Section 3- Transition (End of the Straight Section). To differentiate which bottom rail is which; • The Straight Section will measure the shortest in length •...
  • Page 37 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 3. Patio Stones (Recommended) For Round Section Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each upright of your pool. (Image 4) Each bottom plate will show the location for a patio stone.
  • Page 38 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 4. Measure the perimeter of your pool Measure the perimeter of your pool and hammer nails into the ground to keep the bottom rails into place. These nails are to be removed only at the last step-when filling up the pool.
  • Page 39 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE B. INSTALL UPRIGHTS FOR STRAIGHT SECTION 1. Installation of uprights - straight section Fix the upright cover over the buttress. (Image 9) Attach the bottom of cover with a 5 1/2" x 1/4” bolt (2PCB520) and 1/4”...
  • Page 40 Section 2 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Page 40...
  • Page 41 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind, wait for a calm day. It takes at least 3 people to install the pool wall. 1.
  • Page 42 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL As you erect the wall, install the stabilizers temporarily to obtain greater stability. You should also use heavy vinyl-covered hooks and rope to hold the wall steady. Ideally, however, you should work with several people.
  • Page 43 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 3. Join the ends of the pool wall Extra thickness wall end Your resin wall has a different wall joint than the regular steel wall.
  • Page 44 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL Now that you have installed the wall you can be faced with three scenarios. 1) The wall joints align perfectly, if so, move on to the next step (c).
  • Page 45 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL ASSEMBLING THE COVE 1. Make the cove Build a sand cove against the pool wall by creating a 4" angle of sand (on top of the 3" sand base) giving you a total sand cove height of 7 inches where the base meets the resin pool wall.
  • Page 46 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to follow these instructions when you’re installing a base underneath your pool liner. If this is done incorrectly your pool wall will break or become permanently damaged. Failure to follow these instructions will result in pool wall damage that voids the warranty.
  • Page 47 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LINER We do not make or supply liners for our pools. Please contact your liner’s manufacturer with questions or if instructions are not included with the liner. Liner must be installed per the liner manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 48 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. INSTALLATION OF THE UPRIGHTS 1. Install the uprights - Round Section The wall joint is hidden behind the upright on most pools. This assures that the skimmer and skimmer return holes are not obstructed.
  • Page 49 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGES AND LEDGE COVERS 1. Install stabilizers and top plates Install the stabilizer on the wall while ensuring to leave a gap between each end. (Image 3) Align the upright on the wall and insert the upright clips.
  • Page 50 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGES AND LEDGE COVERS 3. Install top ledges - Straight Section Add resin top plates in straight section and secure with screws (4x 99-0070). (Image 7) Attach top ledge with screws (6 x V12X34).
  • Page 51 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS 3. Install inserts on uprights a. Snap the decorative piece unto the upright. (Images 10 to 12) 4. Install the ledge covers Take the rear part of the ledge cover and insert the hooks underneath the top ledge.
  • Page 52 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGES AND LEDGE COVERS Secure with a #12 x 3/4 screw (Images 14 & 15) Insert the decorative piece on the front part of ledge cover.
  • Page 53 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS Insert front part of the ledge cover (with installed decora- tive piece) from the front making sure the hook snaps on the upright.
  • Page 54 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME D. FILL YOUR POOL WITH WATER 1. Finish filling the pool Fill the pool with water to 2” (5cm) below the lowest opening. Make sure you remove any creases from the liner in the bottom of the pool before the water level gets too high.
  • Page 55 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME F. BASIC FLOW OF SYSTEM 1. How the system flow should look like a. When assembled your pool should have a basic flow system as in this image, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER for more specific instructions. RETURN SKIMMER PUMP FILTER Section 4 No Diving or Jumping.

  • Page 56: Pool Maintenance

    POOL MAINTENANCE Section POOL MAINTENANCE Keep your pool wall and frame clean. Always wash away any deposits of pool chemicals which land on the frame of your pool. Wash periodically with a mild soap solution (no abrasives). At least once a year use a clear non-yellowing household wax on all metal components.

  • Page 57: Winterizing Your Pool

    POOL MAINTENANCE Section WINTERIZING YOUR POOL Along with the cool nights of autumn comes the end of the swimming season. During the winter your pool is subject to more stress than in the summer, and any breakage that is caused by incorrect winter procedures is not subject to any warranty with this company.
  • Page 58 POOL MAINTENANCE Section CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER At the end of the season, you must follow these directions to make your pool ready for the winter. For areas where water freezes make sure to follow these instructions before the water is frozen, otherwise do not touch the frozen water, this may damage the pool.
  • Page 59 POOL MAINTENANCE Section CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER CONTINUED STEP 3) ADD CLOSING CHEMICALS To maintain water quality, use a winter kit which contains an algicide and chlorine especially designed for this purpose. When it’s time for spring cleaning, this will save you hours of work and reduce the cost of chemicals needed to restore your water quality.
  • Page 60 POOL MAINTENANCE Section CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER CONTINUED IMPORTANT Never let more than 30 cm (1’) of snow accumulate on the pool wall; the wall is designed to support the lateral pressure of the pool water, not vertical pressure. With spring thaw, if water leaks from the skimmer or return outlet opening, place a tube at the opening so that the water will run off as far away from the basin of the pool as possible.
  • Page 61 POOL MAINTENANCE Section PREPARING YOUR POOL IN THE SPRING At the end of winter, allow the ice in the pool to thaw completely. When the temperature reaches approximately 10 °C (50 °F), you have to restart your filtration system, since algae and bacterial form more quickly as it gets warmer.
  • Page 62 POOL MAINTENANCE Section PREPARING YOUR POOL IN THE SPRING CONTINUED When the pH and alkaline levels are ideal, apply a shock-treatment or chlorinate your water. Let it filter for 24 hours and again verify both the pH and free chlorine levels. NOTE: Add chemical products to your pool after sunset, as sunlight rapidly destroys chlorine.