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INSTALLATION MANUAL
V35034
BRACELESS OVAL POOLS
INSPIRATION REGENCY
(STR/RTR/LX)
DEFINITION
04.19

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL V35034 BRACELESS OVAL POOLS INSPIRATION REGENCY (STR/RTR/LX) DEFINITION 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 - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-1 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 6 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-2 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 7 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-3 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 8 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. 1-4 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 9 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-5 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 10 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-6 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 11 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-7 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 12 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-8 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 13 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-9 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. 1-10 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-11 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 16 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-12 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 17 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-13 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-14 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 19 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-15 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 20 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. 1-16 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 21 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-17 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 22 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-18 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 23 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-19 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 24 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-20 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 25 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-21 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 26 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. 1-22 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 27 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-23 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 28 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-24 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 29 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-25 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 30 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-26 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 31 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-27 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 32 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. 1-28 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 33 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-29 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 34 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-30 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 35 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-31 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 36 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-32 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 37 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-33 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 38 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. 1-34 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 39 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-35 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 40 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-36 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 41 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW Important Note: Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation. Important Note: Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections. PartsListing 1-37 No Diving or Jumping.
  • Page 42 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS 1-38 PartsListing No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 43 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING - CONTENTS PartsListing 1-39 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 44 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY The approximate time it takes for installation, excluding earthworks and filling is about 1 day. You will need at least 3 people to help with installation. A. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 1.
  • Page 45 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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. Overhanging branches •...
  • Page 46 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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 47 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 1. Mark out the Area The next following steps will show you how to mark out the area you need for the oval pool. This marked area will be larger than the pool size itself, but this space is needed.
  • Page 48 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL Mark areas along both straight sides of your oval. Use pegs and string as a guide for the can of spray paint to mark straight lines. (Image 5) You now have the space marked out that is needed for your oval pool.
  • Page 49 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 33'-1 7/8" Example on how to mark out pool area for an 18 x 33 8x Ø17'6" Please be sure to use your pool’s footprint for your "...
  • Page 50 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 3. Make the area flat and level Remove all the high spots with a shovel, hoe or rake. To make sure your pool is stable, compact the ground well before adding the sand.
  • Page 51 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE T JOINTS (BUTTRESS) 1. Assembling the buttress joints Insert the horizontal sleeves in the buttress joints. Outside of Pool On each side insert two or three (depending Inside of Pool on the side) 6.35 cm (2.5”) mechanical screws (B14x20x212) with nuts (N14x20).
  • Page 52 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. PRE-ASSEMBLY OF THE T JOINTS (BUTTRESS) Insert the three 6.35 cm (2.5”) screws (B14x20x212) Outside of Pool with nuts (N14x20) in the vertical sleeve. (Image 14) Inside of Pool IMPORTANT: If your pool has steel bottom plates, Do not permanently fasten the vertical sleeve with screws.
  • Page 53 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section Section GROUND PREPARATION D. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 1. Measuring for the buttress trenches In order to measure where trenches need to be dug for the placement of the buttress, you must first draw a perpendicular line in order to create a perfect 90 degree angle.
  • Page 54 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 2. Digging the buttress trenches Odd number of trenches; If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses, please proceed with next step. If your oval pool contains an odd number, position the buttress temporarily on the straight center line from the middle.
  • Page 55 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 3. Install Patio Stones (Blocks) Insert and level two concrete slabs or their equivalent, which should measure about 20 cm x 40 cm x 10cm (8” x 16” x 2”), allowing one of the slabs to extend past the inside end of the T.
  • Page 56 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 4. Finish trenches & patio stone installation Continue to finish one by one the remaining trenches with patio blocks for the buttress installation. It is important to finish one side of the oval only.
  • Page 57 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION E. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS STRAPS AND PRESSURE PLATES 1. Assemble the buttress straps and brace Place a steel strap and a pressure plate on the buttress base, 1.14 m (45”) from centre to centre, so the pressure plate will fit perfectly.
  • Page 58 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION E. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS STRAPS AND PRESSURE PLATES Once both sides of the buttresses have been installed perfectly, check that all is measured again perfectly (diagonally and square). (Image 28) Add the remaining straps that join across to other straps.
  • Page 60 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS YOUR POOL’S FOOTPRINT Footprints 1-1 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 61 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 10 x 16 - For SSPSRSF11 10'-7 1/8" 4'-11 3/4" 4 places 13'-11 3/4" 1-2 Footprints No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 62 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 12 x 19 - For SSPSRSF11 12'-1 5/16" 2'-2 1/8" 2places 4'-11 3/4" 4places 15'-5 15/16" Footprints 1-3 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 63 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 12 x 23 - For SSPSRSF11 12'-1 5/16" 2'-2 1/8" 3 places 4'-11 3/4" 6 places 15'-5 15/16" 1-4 Footprints No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 64 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 15 x 26 - For SSPSRSF11 14'-10 15/16" 4'-11 3/4" 9 places 18'-3 9/16" Footprints 1-5 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 65 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 15 X 30 - For SSPSRSF11 14'-10 15/16" 4'-11 3/4" 12 places 18'-3 9/16" 1-6 Footprints No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 66 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 18 x 33 - For SSPSRSF11 17'-11 3/8" 2'-2 1/8" 8 places 4'-11 3/4" 12 places 21'-4" Footprints 1-7 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 67 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 12 x 19 - For RSRSRSF11 /RSRRRRF11 12'-1 5/16" 2'-2 1/8" 3 places 4'-11 3/4" 6 places 15'-5 15/16" 1-8 Footprints No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 68 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 12 x 23 - For RSRSRSF11 /RSRRRRF11 12'-1 5/16" 2'-2 1/8" 4 places 4'-11 3/4" 8 places 15'-5 15/16" Footprints 1-9 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 69 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 15 x 26 - For RSRSRSF11 /RSRRRRF11 14'-10 15/16" 4'-11 3/4" 9 places 18'-3 9/16" 1-10 Footprints No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 70 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 15 x 30 - For RSRSRSF11 /RSRRRRF11 14'-10 15/16" 4'-11 3/4" 16 places 18'-3 9/16" Footprints 1-11 No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 71 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVAL FOOTPRINT - 18 x 33 - For RSRSRSF11 /RSRRRRF11 17'-11 3/8" 2'-2 1/8" 10 places 4'-11 3/4" 15 places 21'-4" 1-12 Footprints No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules...
  • Page 72 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 1. Bottom plates - STRAIGHT SECTION - STEEL NOTE: Depending on your pool model you may have steel or resin bottom plates. IMPORTANT: Insert a Junction rail into either side of the bottom rail in the straight section only, before inserting into either side of the bottom...
  • Page 73: Important Note

    IMPORTANT NOTE There are three types of bottom rails; 1- Straight Section 2- Round Section 3- Transition (End of the Straight Section). To differentiate which bottom rail is which; • The Straight Section will measure the shortest in length • The Transition Section will measure will measure longer than the straight section, but shorter than the round section.
  • Page 74 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS Insert the assembled bottom plate with bottom rail into the vertical uprights. It is preferable to be two persons to accomplish this step. (Images 3 to 5) Replace the vertical sleeve and attach with the 3 screws and nuts.
  • Page 75 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 1. Bottom plates - STRAIGHT SECTION - RESIN NOTE: Depending on your pool model you may have steel or resin bottom plates. To install the bottom plate in the straight section, you need to remove the centralplate of the bottom plate with a hammer or pliers.
  • Page 76 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS STEEL 2. Bottom plates - ROUND SECTION NOTE: Depending on your pool model you may have painted steel or resin bottom rails Continue the installation of the bottom plates of the round sections.
  • Page 77 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 3. Patio Stones (Optional) Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each upright of your pool. (Image 12) Each bottom plate will show the location for a patio stone.
  • Page 78 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 4. Measure the perimeter of your pool Measure the perimeter of your pool and hammer nails into the ground to keep the bottom rails into place.
  • Page 80 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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 81 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section 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 4) Now that you have installed the wall you can be faced with three scenarios.
  • Page 82 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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 83 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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 MUST be well and 8”...
  • Page 84 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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 85 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. INSTALLATION OF THE UPRIGHTS - Straight Section 1. Install the uprights - Straight Section NOTE: Depending on your pool model you may have steel or resin bottom plates/rails. The wall joint is hidden behind the upright on most pools.
  • Page 86 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF THE UPRIGHTS - Round Section 2. Install the uprights - Round Section The wall joint is hidden behind the upright on most pools. This assures that the skimmer and skimmer return holes are not obstructed.
  • Page 87 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF THE STABILIZERS AND TOP PLATES - Straight Section 1. Install stabilizers and top plates - Straight Section STEEL Only Install the stabilizers on the wall while ensuring to leave a gap between each end.
  • Page 88 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF THE STABILIZERS AND TOP PLATES - Straight Section 1. Install stabilizers and top plates - Straight Section RESIN Only Install the stabilizers on the wall while ensuring to leave a gap between each end.
  • Page 89 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF THE STABILIZERS AND TOP PLATES - Round Section 2. Install stabilizers and top plates - Round Section NOTE: Depending on your pool model you may have steel or resin top plates.
  • Page 90 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS 1. Install top ledge NOTE: Depending on your pool model you may have steel or resin top ledge. Place top ledges on the wall. Align the holes on the top ledges with those on the top plates.
  • Page 91 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS 2. Install ledge covers (Steel Top Ledge) NOTE: The following instructions are for Ledge covers being attached to a steel top ledge and steel top plate.
  • Page 92 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS 2.1. Install ledge covers (Resin Top Ledge) NOTE: The following instructions are for Ledge covers being attached to a resin top ledge and steel or resin top plate.
  • Page 93 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS Slide the exterior ledge cover into the ledge cover guide. ( Image 28) Align the spacer with ledge cover by using a small screw driver and attach the interior and the exterior ledge covers to the top plate with a screw (VHL12x114S).
  • Page 94 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS 3. Finish ledge covers (For both Steel or Resin Top Ledge) Attach the exterior ledge cover to the upright using a screw (V12x34).
  • Page 95: Important Safety Information

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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 96 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - BRACELESS OVAL 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.
  • Page 97 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 98: 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 99 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 100: Winter Cover

    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 101 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 102 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 103 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.