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S.R. SMITH HELIX2 SLIDES ARE MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE ON RESIDENTIAL INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS ONLY. THE HELIX2 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.
DANGER – FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE HELIX2 SLIDE 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.
Observe the position of the exit of the slide as shown in FIGURE N, FIGURE O, and FIGURE Q on pages 17 and 18. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS When hosing down the deck, hose your HELIX2 to wash away any dust, dirt or other debris, which may have accumulated. Be sure that all connections are secure. Tighten hardware if necessary.
HELIX2 Assembly Before getting started: • To prevent damage to the parts during assembly, it is recommended that cardboard or some other protective barrier is laid down on the ground where the slide is to be assembled. • Verify that the gasket material is affixed to the slide parts as shown on page 7 •...
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FIGURE D Assemble the top ladder section and lower ladder section as shown in FIGURE E. Insert the two button head cap screws into the threaded inserts as shown in FIGURE E. Do not fully tighten the screws at this point; start the screws into the threaded inserts. Note: Be sure to apply anti- seize to all fasteners to prevent galling.
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FIGURE F Before applying the gasket to the top of the ladder, be sure that the joint surfaces of the top runway and ladder sections are clean and dry. Unroll the gasket material and hold so that length of the gasket is centered on the center of the ladder joint.
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Lay the ladder assembly on the ground with the steps facing down as shown in FIGURE G. Lift the upper runway section and align the threaded studs sticking out of the top ladder section with the holes in the upper runway section. Attach the runway to the ladder using the hardware shown in FIGURE G.
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FIGURE I Stand the ladder upright and attach the runway entrance section to the runway exit section using the button head cap screw as shown in FIGURE I through the slides center column. Do not tighten the bolt at this point. Notes: It may take more than one person to perform this step. Be sure to apply anti-seize to all fasteners to prevent galling Finish assembling the two runway sections using the hardware shown in FIGURE J.
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Attach the two 1” Pipe Clamps (15) with the #14 Pan Head Screws (11) as shown in FIGURE K, Detail B. in the recessed area under the slide ladder. Fully assemble the water system components as shown in FIGURE K Detail A without glue to ensure that all components have the correct fit and function before permanently gluing them together.
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PUSH INTO SMALL FIGURE K GLUE TO FITTING BALL VALVE (Step 19) IN LADDER (Step 18) (23) (27) (16) (14) (11) (25) (22) (21) (20) (24) (27) (16) (22) (15) (20) (11) DETAIL C...
ON-DECK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Place the assembled slide on the deck relative to the pool wall. Ensure that the exit flume clears any coping. Slide may be angled slightly providing all dimensions are maintained as noted in the Manufacturer’s Placement Instructions noted in the following section. With the slide in its proper location, center punch or otherwise mark through the (8) mounting holes at the bottom of the ladder and pedestal so that a visible mark is apparent on the concrete.
GHGJ (17) The HELIX2™ can handle up to 20 gallons per minute (75 L/min). Water flow to the main water supply is to be regulated using the ball valve (16) near the center of the ladder. The fountain feature can be regulated via the small ball valve just under the top of the ladder. FIGURE L shows the location of the small ball valve.
OPERATION AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. 1. The critical dimensions for placement of the HELIX2 are as shown in FIGURE N and FIGURE O. A. The slide exit runway surface shall not exceed 20” (0.508 M) above the water surface as shown in FIGURE N.
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TABLE 1 Board Minimum Clearance Area “C” Dimension “W” Dimension Pool Type 14’ -6” (4.420 M) 5’ -0” (1.524 M) 14’ -6” (4.420 M) 6’ -0” (1.829 M) 16’ -6” (5.029 M) 6’ -0” (1.829 M) 18’ -6” (5.639 M) 7’...