Bestway PLATINUM SWIM VISTA 1425469 Owner's Manual page 5

sound of the alarm should be distinctive from other household
sounds, such as smoke alarms, telephones, and door bells. The
alarm should automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm
should be equipped with manual means, such as touchpads or
switches, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single
opening of the door from either direction. Such deactivation
should last for no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation
touchpads or switches should be located at least 137 cm (54 in)
above the threshold of the door.
(b) The pool should be equipped with a power safety cover which
complies with ASTM F1346-91 listed below.
(c) Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with
self-latching devices, are acceptable so long as the degree of
protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by
(a) or (b) described above.
10. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where
the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means
of access is a ladder or steps, then (a) the ladder to the pool or
steps should be capable of being secured, locked or removed to
prevent access, or (b) the ladder or steps should be surrounded by
a barrier which meets Section I, Paragraphs 1 through 9. When the
ladder or steps are secured, locked, or removed, any opening
created should not allow the passage of a 10 cm (4 in) diameter
sphere.
Section II: Barrier Locations
Barriers should be located so as to prohibit permanent structures,
equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
NO DIVING!
Shallow water.
You can be permanently injured.
Only for outdoor use.
Teach your children to swim.
Never dive, jump, or slide into the pool.
Adult supervision is always required.
Parents should learn CPR.
Never swim alone.
Keep all electrical radios, speakers and other appliances away from
the swimming pool.
When you touch the filter, pump, or electrical parts, be sure the ground
under your feet is "Bone Dry."
All electrical outlets should have a GFCI and connections should be a
minimum of 152 cm (5 ft) from the outside perimeter of the wall of the
pool. From 152-305 cm (5-10 ft), there should be either a fixed
connection (outlet box) or twistlock connection with a GFCI.
Connect power cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
Keep all breakable objects out of the pool area.
Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not mix. Never allow
anyone to swim, dive or slide under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or filter on
a deck. The pump or filter could fall into the water, causing severe
shock or electrocution. Do not install on a deck or other surface at,
above, or slightly below the top rail of the pool.
Do not use the pool during severe weather conditions, i.e. electrical
storms, tornadoes, etc.
Be aware of overhead power lines when vacuuming your pool or using
a telescoping pole.
Do not allow diving, climbing, sitting, or standing on the top rails of the
pools.
Do not allow roughhousing and horseplay.
Do not engage in extended breath holding activities underwater; you
may black out and drown.
Install a pool ladder(s) or staircase for entry and exit from the pool.
Keep deck clean and clear of objects that may create a tripping
hazard.
Check regularly for signs of wear or loose bolts that could make the
deck unsafe.
Instruct pool users about the proper use of all pool ladder(s) and
staircases.
Face ladder going up or down.
WARNING
PREVENT
DROWNING
Watch children at all times.
Allow only one person at a time on the ladder.
Check all nuts and bolts regularly to ensure that the ladder stays
sturdy.
Remove or secure the ladder to prevent entry to pool when not in use.
Please contact pool site dealer or manufacturer for additional safety
signs if deemed necessary.
For pool service, select a certified pool professional.
Any equipment connected to the circulation systems shall be
positioned so as to prevent their being used as a means of access to
the pool by young children.
The installation must comply with the codes of the authority having
jurisdiction and may require permits for building, plumbing electrical,
zoning, etc.
The pool shall be located a minimum distance of 183 cm (6 ft) from any
electrical receptacle.
All 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles located within 6 m (20 ft) of
the pool shall be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
The 6 m (20 ft) distance is measured via the shortest straight line
distance the supply cord would follow without piercing a floor, wall,
ceiling, doorway, window, or other permanent barrier.
Prior to use of the pool, the installer shall affix all no diving signs and
safety signs in accordance with installation instructions so they can be
easily visible.
A barrier is necessary to provide protection against potential drowning
and near drowning and that barriers are not a substitute for the
constant supervision of children.
A list of emergency telephone numbers shall be posted, such as the
nearest available police, fire, ambulance, and/or rescue unit. These
numbers are to be kept near the telephone that is closest to the pool.
Toys, chairs, tables, or similar objects that a young child could climb
shall be at least 121 cm (4 ft) from the pool.
If deck is used by the installer, it will need to comply with APSP-8.
Basic lifesaving equipment, including one of the following, shall be on
hand at all times: a. A light, strong, rigid pole (shepherd's crook) not
less than 366 cm (12 ft) long. b. A minimum 6 mm (¼ in) diameter rope
as long as 1½ times the maximum width of the pool or
15.2 m (50 ft), whichever is less, which has been firmly attached to a
Coast Guard-approved ring buoy, or a similarly approved flotation
devices.
The swimming pool cover is not designated as a safety barrier.
Please use artificial lighting during nighttime pool use, to illuminate all
safety signs, ladders, steps, deck surfaces and walks.
The pool is subject to wear and deterioration.
If not maintained properly, certain types of excessive or accelerated
deterioration can lead to failure of the pool structure that might release
large quantities of water that could cause bodily harm and property
damage.
The bottom of the pool shall be visible at all times from the outside
perimeter of the pool.
The installer of the vinyl liner shall affix on the original or replacement
liner, or on the pool structure, all safety signs in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
If you have a filter pump, refer to the pump's manual for instructions.
The ladder shall be located on a solid base and the ladder shall be
installed per the ladder's instructions.
Publications are available that describe the risk of drowning,
entrapment, and diving accidents.
Available publications related to pool safety include the Association of
Pool and Spa Professionals' (APSP) booklets entitled: The Sensible
Way to Enjoy Your Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool, Children
Aren't Waterproof, Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants
and Children, Layers of Protection, and the latest published edition of
ANSI/APSP-8 Model Barrier Code for Residential Swimming Pools,
Spas, and Hot Tubs.
For additional safety information, see www.APSP.org.
THIS PRODUCT IS COMPLIANT TO ANSI/ APSP 4 AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR ABOVEGROUND POOLS /
ONGROUND RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS & INTERNATIONAL
SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE (ISPSC)
(Only for USA & only for pools with a water depth of more than
91.4 cm (3 ft)).
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