Install The Return Inlet; Install The Skimmer; Build The External Wooden Ladder - Plastica Self-Build Eco Wooden Pool Installation Manual

Install the Return Inlet

• Locate the return flow fitting. Ensure that all screws, rubber gaskets and other parts are carefully stored
• Take the main body of the fitting and fit it into the pool wall from the inside so the flat face is against the inside pool wall and the
1½" pipe fitting is pointing to the outside
• From inside the pool fix the main body to the pool wall with two 3.5mm x 20mm screws from the fixings kit. Do not use the
screws that came with the return flow fitting, they are used later for the liner face plate. The screws should not protrude above the
fitting's face and be careful not to form sharp edges on the screws.
Figure 9

Install the Skimmer

• Refer to the instructions that came with your skimmer and ensure that all screws,
rubber gaskets and other parts are carefully stored.
• Pay particular attention to making sure that the skimmer is the correct way up, look
for the marking "top". Also ensure the skimmer is mounted horizontally by checking
with a spirit level during fixing.
• Locate the screws from the pool fixings kit and secure the skimmer into the pool wall
through the holes provided in the skimmer. Do not use the screws that come with the
skimmer, they are used later for the liner face plate The screws should not protrude
above the skimmer face and be careful not to form sharp edges on the screws.
• If a two part skimmer has been supplied glue the main skimmer body to the skimmer
throat that you have fixed to the pool. This is a large glue joint and is a two person
job. Hold the skimmer body in position while the glue sets.

Build the External Wooden Ladder

• Locate the wooden ladder treads and wooden ladder sides.
• From the fixings kit locate the 5mm x 65mm screws used to secure the ladder treads
to the ladder sides.
• Using a 4mm drill bit make holes through the ladder sides to accept the screws, two holes in each slot
• Place one ladder side on a flat surface with slots facing upwards. You may wish to protect the wood surface by padding it with
cardboard or similar [see figure
• Fit each ladder tread into a slot and tap home. Do not hit the ladder sides or treads directly but use a wooden block.
• Place the second ladder side over the top and tap home so the treads are firmly in place
Figure 14
• Fit two screws through the ladder side into each tread using the holes drilled earlier.
• Turn the ladder over and fit the remaining screws.
• The ladder is not connected to the pool now but is needed to check the shelving support spacings later.
[see figures 10 & 11]
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