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  • Page 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for regular installation...
  • Page 2 ABOVE GROUND POOL SAFETY PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS PARTS GROUND LISTING PREPARATION SECTION SECTION ASSEMBLING ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE THE POOL WALL SECTION SECTION INSTALLING ASSEMBLING THE LINER THE POOL FRAME SECTION SECTION TOOLS & MATERIAL NEEDED Rake Measuring tape 2x Plywood Compactor Hammer...
  • Page 4 PARTS LISTING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Ledge cover top Exploded view Ledge cover inner Ledge cover outer Top & skimmer ledge Top plate Stabilizer Top ledge brakcet spacer Top ledge bracket Outer upright bracket Inner upright Outer upright Steel wall Bottom rail Boot...
  • Page 5 PARTS LISTING GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Parts listing 15’ 18’ 21’ 24’ 27’ 30’ 33’ Index Description Part # Ledge cover top 38626 Ledge cover inner 38625 Ledge cover outer 38624 Top ledge 3858 _ Skimmer top ledge 38585 Top plate 38594...
  • Page 6 PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Plan your installation first SPECIAL Check local laws on construction and electrical installation. Also make sure 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: BE DELIVERED Distance from the fence Do not install your pool on concrete,...
  • Page 7 GROUND PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Be careful Above ground pools are not designed to be installed below ground level. Outside ground forces can collapse pool wall. If you have an irregular terrain, contact your dealer for approppriate advice. Pools install on irregular terrain ARE NOT COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER WARRANTY.
  • Page 8 GROUND PREPARATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Levelling your pool site The entire pool area must be completely levelled. Level it using carpenter’s level and a straight plank. Nail one end of a straight 2-by-4 (5cm x 10cm) wood plank to the top of the stake.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Patio stones installation (OPTIONAL) Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each upright of your pool. Each bottom plate will show the location for a patio stone. Make a mark in the ground at each base plate.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Round pool footprint - All sizes Size 15’ 18’ 21’ 24’ 27’ 30’ 33’ Uprights Rails Radius of rails 7’6’’ 9’0’’ 10’6’’ 12’0’’ 13’6’’ 15’0’’ 16’6’’ Wall perimeter 1019 1132 1245 Putting up the wall Bring the following items into the middle of the pool foundation before you start...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS 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. We also suggest installing vinyl-covered hooks and rope to hold the wall steady (image 10).
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Fasten and seal the wall When tightening the screws start from either the top and go down or vice versa. Do not start a few screws from top and a few from the bottom to meet in the middle, this can cause problems later on.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Making the cove You can now spread approximately 2” (5cm) of screened earth or mason’s sand all around the inside of the pool wall. Build a cove of 3” (7,5cm) high, and not less, of well packed screened earth or mason’s sand.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING THE LINER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Close the skimmer opening with cardboard and adhesive tape so that the suction of air works better. 3’’- 6’’ 3’’- 6’’ 3’’- 6’’ Set the liner in place 8’’- 12’’ 8’’- 12’’ 8’’- 12’’...
  • Page 15 INSTALLING THE LINER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION TYPE 1 - overlap Starting at the liner wall seam, hang the liner over the wall making sure that the seam is straight up and down, perpendicular to the floor. (remove stabilizers gradually as you fold the liner over the top of the wall.) This will assure you that the liner begins going over the wall straight.
  • Page 16 INSTALLING THE LINER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION TYPE 2 - bead/snap bead liner With a snap bead liner you will not use the plastic coping strips that are packed in the parts carton of many pools. You can discard those pieces (if they are included).
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE LINER GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION TYPE 3 - hung/J or V-bead line With a V-Bead liner you will not se the plastic coping strips that are packed in the parts carton of your pool. You can discard those pieces, if they are included, as they only apply to pools with overlap liners.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Install upright bracket Lay the uprights on the floor and position and place the top bracket on the top of the upright. Make sure the bracket is in the correct position. The holes of the bracket must align with the holes on the top of the front face of the upright.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Install the stabilizers and top plates Insert each end of the stabilizers into the other along the length of the wall. Make sure every stabilizers fits on the pool wall. (image 26) Align the top plate on the upright and insert it in.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Skimmer top ledge Position and place the skimmer top ledge on the upright above the top plates. Make sure the skimmer top ledge is align with the skimmer and water return holes.
  • Page 21 ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION Install the ledge covers Take the rear part of the ledge cover and insert the hooks underneath the top ledge. Toggle over the rear part of the ledge cover and align the screw hole with the one on the top plate.
  • Page 22 ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS SECTION . Finish filling the pool Turn off the vacuum and carefully remove it from 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 23 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Rules for safe pool use NECESSARY SAFETY EQUIPMENT: A light and strong pole not less than 12 ft (3,66m) long with blunt ends. A ring type life preserver with a throwing rope attached to it. Have emergency numbers near the pool and also at the telephone nearest to the pool.