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- Page 1 WOODEN EXCERCISE POOL INSTALLATION INTRUCTIONS FOR STRAP SYSTEM POOLS Models; X-stream Duo & X-stream Single WWW.WOODENPOOLS.NET...
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Page 2: Tool List
INTRODUCTION A video is available on our wooden pools website www.woodenpools.net, the film shows a project from start to finish and is an informative guide to compliment this book. For detailed instructions please primarily use this book. You are advised to watch the entire video and read the whole book before starting your project. - Page 3 NATURAL TIMBER CHARACTERISTICS Whilst we try and ensure that out timber products reach you in perfect condition, we must remember that we are dealing with a natural material and there are many characteristics which may arise. These are completely normal and have no detrimental effect on the product. We also manufacture our products so that most characteristics are on the inside of the pool where you would not see them, or the plank may be reversible, so that it can be used either way around.
- Page 4 Cupping is mainly caused by the treatment of the timber. Where the timber has been kiln dried and then pressure treated it can cause cupping. Although we do limit this, the best way to counteract is as you build the walls of your product, have one plank with the growth rings facing one way and the next with the rings facing in the opposite direction (counter...
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Page 5: Preparing The Base
PREPARING THE BASE You will need either a fl at and level pre-existing hard standing, or to create a solid base for your pool to stand on. We recommend a 150mm thickness concrete base with reinforcing mesh. However, if you are confi dent that the area where the hard standing for the pool is strong enough you can start building the structure. - Page 6 TOTAL OR PARTIAL IN GROUND INSTALLATION Plastica Wooden Pools can be installed above ground, partially in or fully in ground. However, if you do have your pool fully or partially in ground you will need to ensure that there is adequate drainage so that the timbers of your pool are not to be permanently submersed in water.
- Page 7 BUILDING THE TIMBER STRUCTURE Please check the contents list and drawing to establish that all parts are present on delivery, you must report any damaged or missing items as soon as possible. Lay out the wooden wall planks in an orderly fashion in the centre of the pool to be built.
- Page 8 Once you are satistfied with your base for your wooden pool, locate the strap system and the long bottom half planks with the small slots machined out. Place the strap set under and within the slots of the long half planks. Once you have located the strap system in position lay out all four bottom half planks as shown.
- Page 9 The next plank to go on top of Additional 63mm suction point this is the top plank of the 63mm suction required for X-Stream Duo point Continue to lay the planks until you reach the third plank from the ground on the filtration wall and insert the low-level suction and return plank.
- Page 10 X-Stream models only: continue to lay standard planks until you are five planks from the ground including the half plank on the Filtration wall. This is where the bottom section of the X-Stream cut out should be positioned. X-stream models only: continue laying the standard planks until you have reached the top of the X-Stream cut out, make sure the hole which is cut out of 3...
- Page 11 Place the skimmer into the bottom skimmer plank so it is ready to accept the upper skimmer plank. When you are ready, carefully place the upper skimmer plank over the skimmer. This is one of the top full planks. Once you have located the notches and the tongue and groove between the planks, close it together by hitting it firmly with a...
- Page 12 Screw the skimmer to the pool wall, using the 3.5mm x 20mm pan head screws provided as shown. This image shows the skimmer screwed to the pool wall. Keep all other skimmer parts including the gaskets, somewhere safe to use later. Once the skimmer is in place, stick one of the self-adhesive gaskets within the skimmer frame.
- Page 13 Once the skimmer is installed you can fit the top half planks which are the last of the wall planks. INSTALLING THE STRAP SYSTEM Insert the upright bar between the timber wall and location hole of the strap system. Make sure it is vertical using a spirit level then drill a 10mm hole through the timber wall.
- Page 14 Try and ensure the drill bit comes in the middle or as close to the middle of the hole on the strap system. Gently tap a m10 coach bolt through the wall from the inside of the pool. Be careful not to damage the thread on metal whilst inserting it as this will make it difficult to attach a nut.
- Page 15 Now install the top bolt on the main upright section ensuring it is vertical. You can then add the rest of the bolts and tighten with a nut. There is no need to fix the very top part of the telescopic upright section at this point.
- Page 16 INSTALLING WOODEN TOP BEAM SUPPORTS AND VERTICAL SUPPORTS Please note: that the long walls of the exercise pool have a main top beam timber fi tted edgeways, using 150mm green index screws; the top beam is fi xed in place. All vertical supports on the long wall need to be cut to length, they sit just under the main top beam.
- Page 17 Once the top beam support has been installed you can extend the strap system upright leave to the top of the wall underneath the timber support beam and drill a 10mm hole ready to connect a bolt. Insert a 100mm coach bolt through the hole from the inside of the pool.
- Page 18 On the long walls of the exercise pool cut the vertical support planks so they fi t underneath the timber support beam. Mark out the positions as per the plan drawing. Leave the two supports which cover the strap system, these can be fi xed in place after the top shelving has been installed.
- Page 19 Fix a 100mm screw in the top and bottom plank of the pool wall into the vertical support, ensuring it remains vertical with a spirit level. Then insert a screw into every plank of the pool wall securing the vertical support in place.
- Page 20 INSTALLING TOP SHELVING BRACKETS Use the Wooden Pool Layout drawing to mark your centre lines for the top shelving brackets. You will need to use a square and a level to make sure that the Top Shelving Brackets are installed correctly and flush with the top of the pool.
- Page 21 INSTALLING TOP SHELVING The top shelving which surrounds the pool comes with eight inner planks and eight outer planks (note: Westminster, Regent and Chelsea have joined sections for the long walls). The joins on the long wall should finish on the centre of a top shelving bracket or vertical support.
- Page 22 There are two options for fixing with the kit supplied. Option one is ‘Hidden Fixings’ this is the most popular where no screws can be seen in the top shelving as the screws are hidden by wooden pellets. Option two is ‘Exposed Fixings’ where the screws are countersunk flush with the surface of the timber and can still be seen.
- Page 23 Once the glue has dried, using a sharp wood chisel to clean off the excess wooden pellet is the best method. Use the chisel upside down and work in the direction of the grain in the timber. If your chisel is sharp enough you will be able to clean off the pellet to a smooth fi nish, without having to use sandpaper to fi nish off .
- Page 24 Now you can fix the strap system upright through the top shelving to tie everything together. Using a 6mm wood bit, drill a straight hole through both the top beam support and top shelving. Now you can insert two 100mm bolts down the holes and connect a nut once the thread has protruded through the plate connected to the strap system.
- Page 25 Connect the nuts which are supplied and tighten them with a rachet spanner. At this stage you can install the boxing in around the strap system, which consists of two vertical supports spaced apart by a metal brace cover. Make sure they are fitted with the strap system in the middle.
- Page 26 INSTALLING THE LINER-LOCK Liner-lock is a plastic extrusion that is used to secure the pool liner. This needs to be fitted to the inside of the pool around the entire perimeter. When cutting Liner-lock you either cut it at 22.5/67.5 degrees to fit the corners of the pool or 90 degrees, other than aesthetics it makes no difference, as when the liner and liner-...
- Page 27 FITTING INLETS/LOW-LEVEL SUCTION When installing an Inlet or Low-Level suction (number of Inlets/Low level Suctions dependant on model) you will notice a flower shaped recess on the inside of the pool where these fittings are located. Insert the back part of the fitting and screw it to the wall using the 3.5mm x 20mm screws provided as shown.
- Page 28 INSTALLING THE X-STREAM COUNTER CURRENT SYSTEM If you have an X-stream counter current unit place it in the pre-cut hole. It may be necessary to even out the fitment by packing the bottom of the unit with a thin piece of wood or similar, from the outside of the pool.
- Page 29 X-Stream Duo model only: if you have an X-Stream Duo pool you will need to fit the extra 63mm suction point using the screws provided with the fitting, again keep all the other parts safe until required. X-Stream Duo model only: apply one...
- Page 30 LAYING THE FELT UNDERLAY If there are any protruding fixings or sharp splinters inside the pool at this point, use a piece of underlay tape to cover up. Do not use any other type of tape than the underlay tape supplied. Before laying the felt floor you may want to lay some self-levelling screed to the thickness of the stainless-steel strap.
- Page 31 Finally, trim the perimeter of the pool by using the back edge of the scissors to score the felt between the pool floor and wall. This leaves a neat line in the felt that you can cut neatly with a sharp pair of scissors.
- Page 32 INSTALLING THE LINER It is essential that shoes are removed for the next stage. Hopefully you have read the Recommendations for Storage section at the front of this booklet and have kept your liner in a warm environment. If you haven’t, we strongly recommend you do so, for a good period so that the liner feels relatively warm and supple.
- Page 33 Carefully work your way around the pool, paying attention to the corners to make sure they line up correctly. Use your feet to gently push the corners of the pool liner into place. If the liner is not quite lined up, you can unhook the liner and straighten it so that it is all lined up perfectly.
- Page 34 On larger pools use underlay tape to completely seal the fittings on the pool such as skimmers, inlets and lights. The idea is to make the pool structure as air tight as possible. Using a vacuum cleaner with just the hose attached, peel back a small section of liner, and insert the hose as far down to the pool floor as possible.
- Page 35 When you are happy with the position of the liner you can install the liner-lock wedge. The wedge goes above the liner into the liner-lock channel. This locks the liner in place. Start in a corner working your way around the pool, pressing it firmly into place.
- Page 36 You should have exposed the screw head, now carefully expose the other screw on the opposite side to the one you have just done. Once you have exposed both screw heads you need the face plate for the drain. Carefully apply the gasket to the face plate.
- Page 37 Repeat the whole process for the second main drain. Now you can screw the main drain cover plate into place. Before the water level reaches 50mm below the low-level suction/inlets you need to make the pool water tight. Start by using the PTFE tape provided. Use plenty of tape on the socket nipples to create a good watertight seal.
- Page 38 Screw the socket nipple into the back of the low-level suction/inlets. Ensure when you glue pipe work that you use the pipe cleaner supplied just before applying glue to both the fitting and pipe. It is sometimes a good idea to dry fit pipe work before gluing.
- Page 39 INSTALLING LOW LEVEL SUCTIONS / INLETS Next you need to cut in the low-level suction/inlet fi ttings. It’s useful to have somebody outside the pool to hand you tools. The pool needs to be fi lled to approximately 50mm below the fi ttings. Feel for the screw heads with your fi ngers.
- Page 40 Always use a hand-held screw driver. Gently tighten the screws and fit the other two screws. Cut out the liner material within the face plate. Finally screw in the eyeball/fixed grate fitting.
- Page 41 X-STREAM COUNTER CURRENT SYSTEM Again, before you start cutting in fittings for the X-stream unit the water level should be approximately 50mm below the screw heads which should be visible from behind the liner. Carefully expose the screw heads and four threaded lugs using the same method as when cutting in the inlets.
- Page 42 Now fix the rest of the screws in postion. Try and tighten the face plate evenly all over. Once this has been done you can cut away the excess material inside of the gasket perimeter. Now you can install the nozzles back in the order each component came off.
- Page 43 Once this has been done carefully install the front grill and grab bar using the four screw positions. The X-Steam Duo model, has an extra inlet, fit the face plate and grill in the same way as the low-level inlets.
- Page 44 INSTALLING THE SKIMMER Installing the skimmer is the same method, as all the other pool fittings, except that the screws are in the four corners of the skimmer. When the water level is just below the skimmer carefully insert a small cut in the ‘cross’ of the screw heads, and gently push the screw head through the liner.
- Page 45 Now you can insert the rest of the screws. Try and do it systematically work from the middle of the skimmer, top and bottom. Working your way to the outer edges ensuring all the screws are tightened. Carefully cut the liner from the inside of the skimmer with a sharp knife.
- Page 46 INSTALLING END CAPPING CHANNEL End Capping Channel is a u-shaped section of timber, which is used to cover the ends of the wall planks. Cut this to length to suit the sixteen ends of wall section. Use the drill bits supplied in the fixing kit to drill four pilot holes evenly on each end cap channel.
- Page 47 INSTALLING THE PIPEWORK AND EQUIPMENT To keep your swimming pool clear and hygienic you need to use a filtration system alongside chemicals, refer to the Wooden Pool Operating and Maintenance Manual. The simplistic view is water needs to go to the pump first via skimmer(s), low-level suctions or main drains.
- Page 48 Cut all pipework at 90 degrees, and remove any burs. Trial fit the pipe/s and fitting(s) “Dry Fit”. Use pipe cleaner on both pipe and fittings, this removes any dirt or grease on the fittings and helps with adhesion of the glue.
- Page 49 INSTALLING BRIO LED LIGHTS INTO A WOODEN POOL Mark the position where you would like to install a light. Be aware of any vertical supports or other obstructions behind the wall. This is to ensure the back of the light fi tting will not foul against anything.
- Page 50 The fi tting used as shown, uses a back nut in this sequence (shown), to tighten against the pool wall. You will require one deck box kit per light (LED004). Insert the fi tting and tighten against the back nut on the other side of the wall. Try and fi nish tightening the fi tting in the position shown, with the screw holes at N, S, E, W.
- Page 51 If you have foam on the walls of your pool, you need to cut away approximately 30mm of foam so that the light can screwed into place nicely without it being too tight against the liner. It is good to cut it with a chamfered edge, to achieve a nice fi nish when the liner is installed.
- Page 52 Apply plenty of PTFE to the conduit thread and screw it tightly into the threaded reducer. Glue the socket P/FT and threaded reducer together, use pipe cleaner fi rst on both fi ttings and add a good layer of glue to each fi tting.
- Page 53 Now glue it into the back of the light fi tting. With the other end of the conduit apply plenty of PTFE tape to the thread and screw it into the bottom of the deck box. The deck box must be mounted well above the water line of the swimming pool.
- Page 54 Push the screw heads through the liner. Try and keep the holes as small as possible. Line up the holes and stick the gasket to the face plate. Undo the top screw and insert it back through the face plate, into the same hole it came from.
- Page 55 You can now insert the other two screws and tighten all four screws using a hand- held screwdriver. When the face plate and gasket are fi rmly fi xed into position, carefully cut out the excess liner material in the middle of the light fi tting.
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