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Walter L. Glass
February 26, 2025
I have a 27' Contempra pool. I need a new liner. What type of liner do I need(overlap, J-hook)? Also my pool appears to 52" high. Where these made in more than one height?
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
A 27' Alto Contempra pool with a height of 52" uses a J-hook liner. Yes, these pools were made in more than one height.
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ABOVE GROUND POOL SAFETY PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY, PARALYSIS FROM A BROKEN NECK, ELECTROCUTION OR DROWNING. THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING OR JUMPING! DANGEROUS INJURY CAN RESULT, SHALLOW WATER! Your pool contains a large quantity of water, and is deep enough to present inherent dangers to life and health unless the follow¬ing safety rules are strictly observed.
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PARTS PARTS LISTING LISTING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Parts listing Exploded view Index Description Part # 15x26 15x30 18x33 18x40 21x43 38626 Ledge cover top 38625 Ledge cover inner 38624 Ledge cover outer 38594 Top plate Inner upright...
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PARTS PARTS LISTING LISTING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Parts listing Parts listing Index Description Part # 15x26 15x30 18x33 18x40 21x43 Index Description Part # 15x26 15x30 18x33 18x40 21x43 Top Ledge Bottom Rail Top ledge _ straight section 41’’...
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Parts listing _ Buttress assembly Overview of the Buttress assembly Description Part # 15x26 15x30 18x33 18x40 21x43 1440335 Base U-Channel 1440383 Upright Channel Inside of Pool 1320147 Inside ‘L’...
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GROUND PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION Hardware for gibraltar pools...
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GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION Plan your installation first . DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL SPECIAL Check local laws on construction and electrical installation. Also make sure The Terrain that you meet security standards related to fences and pool cover. Select an ap- NOTICE WILL propriate site for your swimming pool by considering the following points: Pay special attention to choosing the right location for your...
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Things to Avoid Tools Needed Do not locate your pool near or on any of the following (Images 2.3.1 to 2.3.3) : • Overhanging tree branches. •...
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION f) Mark areas along both straight sides of your oval. Use pegs . PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL and string as a guide for the can of spray paint to mark straight lines.
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Make the area flat and level Example on how to mark out pool area for an 18 x 33 Level Please be sure to use your pool’s footprint for your pool size on page 57. a) Remove all the high spots with a shovel, hoe or rake.
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION . GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS Digging the buttress trenches Odd number of trenches : Measuring for the buttress trenches a) If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses, a) In order to measure where trenches need to be dug for the please proceed with next step b.
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION d) The bottom plates for the straight section must be at the Assemble Buttresses for Base Channels same level with the crushed stone. Spread a layer of crushed limestone (or equivalent) 3/4”...
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Overview of the Buttress assembly PART NAME Base U-Channel Upright Channel Inside of Pool Inside ‘L’ Bracket Middle ‘T’ Bracket Outside ‘T’ Bracket Hold Down Plate (Pressure plate) Strap Strap Bracket Hardware bag, 1per set of buttresses;...
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Hardware for gibraltar pools . ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS Assembling the Buttresses (Straight Section) a) Assemble one upright channel (key 1) with two T-plates (key 2 and 3) and one L-plate (key 4) (one each of sizes short, medium and tall) on one side using eight bolts (key 5) and nuts (key 6).
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Insert the buttress (Straight Section) Fill the Base U-Channels (Straight Section) a) Insert the bottom plate by slidding it on each upright chanel a) Fill the base U-channels and the trenches they sit in with hard-packed crushed limestone (or equivalent).
GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Install Straps, Strap Brackets and Hold Down Plates (Straight Section) f) Join one end of a strap (key 8) to a strap bracket (key 30). The strap should be on top of the strap bracket.
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION i) Spread 3/4” (19 mm) of crushed limestone (or equivalent) over the dug j) Begin shifting the hold down plate in a forwards out area for the hold down plate closest to the centre of the pool. Do not and backwards motion (see Image 2.41), while spread any material over the top of the base U-channel.
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GROUND GROUND PREPARATION PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION k) Line up the holes in the hold down plate (be sure to use m) Join the two straps already installed with any additional the holes shown in Image 2.43) with the holes in the base straps (key 8) together to make full-length straps, joining the U-Channel (key 7) and fasten with two self-tapping screws.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE THE POOL BASE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION d) Slide the other end of the transition rail together with a base Install the curved bottom rails (Round Section) plate (key 14).
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE THE POOL BASE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Patio Stones (Optional)-Round Section Spread out Brick Sand a) Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each a) Make sure any screw or bolt heads that are to be covered upright of your pool.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL THE POOL WALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION IMPORTANT NOTE: It is preferable to use very fine sand that is easily compacted. Be careful not to spill sand on the bottom rails.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL THE POOL WALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Making the cove Fasten and seal the wall You can now spread approximately 2” (5cm) of screened earth or mason’s sand all around the inside of the pool wall.
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INSTALLING INSTALLING THE LINER THE LINER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION TYPE 1 - overlap Close the skimmer opening with cardboard and adhesive tape so that the suction Starting at the liner wall seam, hang the liner over the wall making sure that of air works better.
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INSTALLING INSTALLING THE LINER THE LINER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION TYPE 2 - bead/snap bead liner TYPE 3 - hung/J or V-bead line With a snap bead liner you will not use the plastic coping strips that are packed in With a V-Bead liner you will not se the plastic coping strips that are packed in the parts carton of many pools.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Install the uprights _ Round section Install the uprights _ Straight section The wall joints is hidden behind the upright on most pools. This The wall joints is hidden behind the upright on most pools.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Install upright bracket _ Round section Install upright bracket _ Straight section Lay the uprights on the floor and position and place the top Lay the uprights on the floor and position and place the top bracket on the top of the upright.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION 11a. Install top ledges _ Round section Install the stabilizers and top plates Position and place the top ledge on the two uprights. The top Insert each end of the stabilizers into the other along the length ledge must be pushed toward the inside part of the pool and the of the wall.
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ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION SECTION Skimmer top ledge Install the ledge covers Position and place the skimmer top ledge on the upright above the top plates. Take the rear part of the ledge cover and insert the hooks underneath the top ledge.
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ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS SECTION . Finish filling the pool Rules for safe pool use NECESSARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Turn off the vacuum and carefully remove it from the pool A light and strong pole not less than 12 ft (3,66m) long with blunt ends. Fill the pool with water to 2’’...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Footprint 319 [ 26 FT. 7 IN.] 361 [ 30 FT. 1 IN.] TRANSITION CORNER TRANSITION CORNER - Bottom Rail Orange - Bottom Rail Orange 39" X 9'R X 4 Places 39"...
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480 (40 FT.) 396 (33 FT.) TRANSITION CORNER TRANSITION CORNER CURVE SIDE - Bottom Rail Orange - Bottom Rail Orange - Bottom Rail Black CURVE SIDE 39" X 9'R X 4 Places 39" X 9'R X 4 Places 50" X 9'R X 12 Places - Inner Stabilizer Purple - Bottom Rail Black - Inner Stabilizer Purple...
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507 (42 FT. 3 IN.) TRANSITION CORNER - Bottom Rail Plum 53 1/2" X 10'6"R X 4 Places CURVE SIDE - Inner Stabilizer Plum - Bottom Rail Plum 54 7/16" X 10'6"R X 4 Places 54 5/16" X 10'6"R X 10 Places - Inner Stabilizer Black 54 7/16"...
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I have a 27' Contempra pool. I need a new liner. What type of liner do I need(overlap, J-hook)? Also my pool appears to 52" high. Where these made in more than one height?
A 27' Alto Contempra pool with a height of 52" uses a J-hook liner. Yes, these pools were made in more than one height.
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