Page 1
INSTALLATION MANUAL V35023 ROUND POOLS CON Q UEST (L X) G:\RnD\01-Projets\Conquest\Conquest 24' iso 2D.3dm 04.19...
Page 3
ABOVE GROUND POOL SAFETY PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY, warning PARALYSIS FROM A BROKEN NECK, ELECTROCUTION OR DROWNING. THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING OR JUMPING! DANGEROUS INJURY CAN RESULT. SHALLOW WATER! Carefully read, understand and follow all information in this user manual before installing and using the swimming pool.
Page 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LINER We do not make or supply liners for our pools. Please contact your liner’s manufacturer with questions or if instructions are not included with the liner. Liner must be installed per the liner manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect liner installation may void the warranty.
Page 5
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Parts Listing 1-1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 6
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENT 1-2 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 7
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Parts Listing 1-3 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 8
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENT 1-4 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 9
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Parts Listing 1-5 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 10
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENT 1-6 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 11
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Parts Listing 1-7 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 12
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENT 1-8 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
Page 13
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY The approximate time it takes for installation, excluding earthworks and filling is about 1/2 day. You will need at least 3 people to help with installation. A. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 1.
Page 14
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION A. CONT. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 2. Things to Avoid Do not locate your pool near or on any of the following (Images 3a to 3c) • Overhanging tree branches. •...
Page 15
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION A. CONT. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 4. Tools Needed Compactor Hammer Water hose Level File Vacuum cleaner Pliers Rake Lawn roller Metal snips Screwdriver Wheelbarrow Shovel Spraypaint Mallet Measuring tape Duct tape Trowel Wrench...
Page 16
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 1. Mark out the Area Drive a peg into the ground at the centre of the area where you want your pool. (Image 1) Use a length of string tied between the peg and a can of spray paint, and mark a circle on the ground (a tape measure can also be used).
Page 17
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 3. Make the are flat and level Replace the centre peg with a flat-topped stake, at least 1” (25 mm) square and 6” (15 cm) long. Drive it down flush with the ground surface.
Page 18
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL Be prepared to hire earth moving equipment if you need to level a large area. Remember, your pool must be level across the diameter of the pool. (Image 7) Small dips and hollows may be filled in, but the soil must be hard-packed and well compacted with a...
Page 19
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL Go over the entire perimeter of the pool to ensure that at every 3“ the surface is completely level. Lay out the bottom rails and bottom plates around the circle.
Page 20
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 4. Patio Stones (Recommended) 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.
Page 21
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION ROUND FOOTPRINT - ALL SIZES No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Footprint 1-1...
Page 23
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. LAY OUT THE BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 1. Lay out bottom plates Place the bottom plates equally spaced around the perimeter of your foundation. If you are using the optional patio stones, depending on your model place one bottom plate on each stone.
Page 25
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind, wait for a calm day. It takes at least 3 people to install the pool wall. 1.
Page 26
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL We also suggest installing vinyl-covered hooks and rope to hold the wall steady. Ideally the help of sev- eral people should be solicited to hold the wall in place.
Page 27
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 3. Join the ends of the pool wall Line up the holes in the two ends of the pool wall. (Image 5) Now that you have installed the wall you can be faced with three scenarios.
Page 28
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL To fasten the wall joint, overlap the two steel bars, one on the inside and the other on the outside. Tighten the mechanical screws on the inside and the nuts on the outside.
Page 29
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL B. ASSEMBLING THE COVE 1. Make the cove If you are using sand, bank the sand against the wall to form a cove of 3” to 6” (7.5cm to 15cm) high and 8”...
Page 30
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LINER We do not make or supply liners for our pools. Please contact your liner’s manufacturer with questions or if instructions are not included with the liner. Liner must be installed per the liner manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 31
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. INSTALLATION OF THE UPRIGHTS 1. Install the uprights The wall joint is hidden behind the upright on most pools. This assures that the skimmer and skimmer return holes are not obstructed. Insert an upright into the bottom plate.
Page 32
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF THE STABILIZERS AND TOP PLATES 1. Install stabilizers and top plates Install the stabilizer on the wall while ensuring to leave a gap between each end. Insert the stabilizer into either side of the top plate.
Page 33
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS 1. Install top ledge Place top ledges on the wall. Align the holes on the top ledges with those on the top plates. Make sure the space left between each top ledge is uniform all around and that the space in question can be covered by a ledge cover.
Page 34
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS Slide the metal clip (SACCLIPSC735-XX) included in the hardware bag into the appropriate slot located inside the lower part of the ledge cover. (Image 8).
Page 35
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS Fit the finishing pieces onto the openings of the appropriate top and bottom components of the ledge cover. (Images 12 & 13) If your pool models comes with foot covers, attach them to the upright using a screw (V12x34).
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME D. FILL YOUR POOL WITH WATER 1. Finish filling 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 37
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME E. BASIC FLOW OF SYSTEM 1. How the system flow should look like When assembled your pool should have a basic flow system as in this image, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER for more specific instructions. RETURN SKIMMER PUMP...
Page 39
POOL MAINTENANCE Section MAINTAINING YOUR POOL POOL MAINTENANCE Keep your pool wall and frame clean. Always wash away any deposits of pool chemicals which land on the frame of your pool. Wash periodically with a mild soap solution (no abrasives). At least once a year use a clear non-yellowing household wax on all metal components.
POOL MAINTENANCE Section WINTERIZING YOUR POOL WINTERIZING YOUR POOL Along with the cool nights of autumn comes the end of the swimming season. During the winter your pool is subject to more stress than in the summer, and any breakage that is caused by incorrect winter procedures is not subject to any warranty with this company.
Page 41
POOL MAINTENANCE Section Section WINTERIZING YOUR POOL CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER At the end of the season, you must follow these directions to make your pool ready for the winter. For areas where water freezes make sure to follow these instructions before the water is frozen, otherwise do not touch the frozen water, this may damage the pool.
POOL MAINTENANCE Section Section WINTERIZING YOUR POOL CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER CONTINUED STEP 3) ADD CLOSING CHEMICALS To maintain water quality, use a winter kit which contains an algicide and chlorine especially designed for this purpose. When it’s time for spring cleaning, this will save you hours of work and reduce the cost of chemicals needed to restore your water quality.
Page 43
POOL MAINTENANCE POOL MAINTENANCE Section Section WINTERIZING YOUR POOL WINTERIZING YOUR POOL CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER CONTINUED IMPORTANT Never let more than 30 cm (1’) of snow accumulate on the pool wall; the wall is designed to support the lateral pressure of the pool water, not vertical pressure.
Page 44
POOL MAINTENANCE Section Section SPRINGTIME CLEANING OF YOUR POOL PREPARING YOUR POOL IN THE SPRING At the end of winter, allow the ice in the pool to thaw completely. When the temperature reaches approximately 10 °C (50 °F), you have to restart your filtration system, since algae and bacterial form more quickly as it gets warmer.
Page 45
POOL MAINTENANCE Section Section SPRINGTIME CLEANING OF YOUR POOL PREPARING YOUR POOL IN THE SPRING CONTINUED When the pH and alkaline levels are ideal, apply a shock-treatment or chlorinate your water. Let it filter for 24 hours and again verify both the pH and free chlorine levels.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the V35023 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers