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INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROUND POOLS
Esprit II-Evolution-SouthportGlx-Pretium POOL MODEL
12.15

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  • Page 1 V35046 INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROUND POOLS Esprit II-Evolution-SouthportGlx-Pretium POOL MODEL 12.15...
  • 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 5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-1...
  • Page 6: Ground Preparation

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-2 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 7 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-3...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-4 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 9 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-5...
  • Page 10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-6 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 11 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-7...
  • Page 12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-8 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 13 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-9...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-10 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-11...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-12 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 17 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-13...
  • Page 18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-14 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 19 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-15...
  • Page 20 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-16 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 21 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-17...
  • Page 22 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-18 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 23 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-19...
  • Page 24 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-20 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 25 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules Parts Listing 1-21...
  • Page 26 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-22 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 27 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 28: Things To Avoid

    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 29 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION A. CONT. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 4. Tools Needed List of required materials • Straight wood plank • Material that provides a permanent base (ex. Crushed stone) • Fine sand (void of debris) •...
  • Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 tamping...
  • Page 33 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 34 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 4. Patio Stones (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.
  • Page 35 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION ROUND FOOTPRINT - ALL SIZES No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 36 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 37 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. LAY OUT THE BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 1. Lay out the bottom plates and bottom rails 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 38 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. ASSEMBLING POOL BASE 3. Spread out Brick Sand Spread a layer of fine brick sand (no pebbles) over the foundation area, 2” (5 cm) deep. Use a rake to make the brick sand flat and smooth.
  • Page 39 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 40 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 3. Installation of the wall Continue installing the wall around the foundation until the entire pool wall is uncoiled into the bottom rails and the top edge is covered with the omega stabilizer and connectors (and beaded liner retainers if you have a beaded pool liner).
  • Page 41 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 4. Join the ends of the pool wall Line up the holes in the two ends of the pool wall. (Image 8) Now that you have installed the wall you can be faced with three scenarios.
  • Page 42 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section 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 43 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section 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” to 12”...
  • Page 44 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL B. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE COVE A vacuum cleaner can later be used to remove the air from between the liner and the wall. This technique enables you to remove folds in the liner. However the following precautions should be taken: Do not use an industrial vacuum cleaner which could be too powerful.
  • Page 45 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL C. INSTALL THE POOL LINER 1. Set the liner in place Open the carton. Do not use anything sharp to open the carton. Unpack and unfold the liner and spread it out in the sun to warm it up.
  • Page 46 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL C. CONT. INSTALL THE POOL LINER Please ensure to follow instructions that match the type of liner you may have. 2. Fasten the liner place 2-1. For UBEAD/HUNG/J or V-BEAD LINER ONLY (Please see step 2-2.
  • Page 47 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL C. CONT. INSTALL THE POOL LINER 2-2. For STANDARD/BEADLOCK/SNAPBEAD LINER ONLY (Please see step 2-1. or 2-3. for other liner) SLOTTED TUBE With a snap bead liner you will not use the plastic coping strips that are packed in the parts carton of many pools.
  • Page 48 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL C. CONT. INSTALL THE POOL LINER 2-3. FOR OVERLAP ONLY (Please see step 2-1. or 2-2. for other liner) Starting at the liner wall seam, hang the liner over the slotted tube making sure that the seam is straight up and down, perpendicular to the floor.
  • Page 49 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES AND UPRIGHTS 1. Continue filling your Pool a. Continue filling your pool with water. Do not put in more than 12” (30 cm) of water until the top ledges and upright columns are all attached. b. Keep working on the top ledges and uprights while the pool fills. See the drawing on the next page for an overview of all the parts used to install the uprights, top ledges and top connectors.
  • Page 50 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. CONT. INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES AND UPRIGHTS Overview of the Upright, Top Ledge and Ledge Cover No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 51 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. CONT. INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES AND UPRIGHTS 3. Install the top ledges a. Place a top ledge (key 7) with one end on top of the top plate. The side of the top ledge facing the centre of the pool should be close to the pool liner and pool wall. The side of the top ledge facing the outside of the pool will form a large overhang. (Image 3) b. Line up the holes as shown. Fasten through the two oval holes into the holes marked ‘A‘ in the top plate below with two self-tapping screws (key 8-Image 3). Do not tighten the screws yet. Leave the screws slightly loose until all the top ledges are in place. c. Repeat the last two steps for the other end of the top ledge. d. Repeat steps (a) to (c) to install the rest of the top ledges around the top of the pool wall.
  • Page 52 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF THE LEDGE COVERS 4. Install the Ledge Covers Note: your pool model may not contain a bottom ledge cover, therefore slip top ledge cover over the top ledges and continue to next page Step 1.
  • Page 53 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME D. FILL YOUR POOL WITH WATER 1. Finish filling the pool a. Turn off the vacuum and carefully remove it from the pool. Important Note: b. Fill the pool with water to 2” (5cm) below the lowest Before making any openings in the liner, fill the pool with 60cm opening. Make sure you remove any creases from the (24”) of water to stretch the liner fully. When filling your pool, liner in the bottom of the pool before the water level gets begin with a garden hose until there is about 30cm (12”) of too high.
  • Page 54 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - ROUND POOLS Section Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME E. BASIC FLOW OF SYSTEM 1. How the system flow should look like a. 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 FILTER No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 55: Pool Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 56: Winterizing Your Pool

    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 57 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.
  • Page 58 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 59 POOL MAINTENANCE Section Section 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 60 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 61 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. NOTE: Add chemical products to your pool after sunset, as sunlight rapidly destroys chlorine.