Summary of Contents for S.R.Smith TYPHOO 670-209-58123
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TYPHOON® ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS S.R. SMITH TYPHOON SLIDES MANUFACTURED INSTALLATION AND USE ON RESIDENTIAL INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS ONLY. THE TYPHOON IS NEVER TO BE INSTALLED AND USED ON ABOVEGROUND POOLS, ONGROUND POOLS, HOUSEBOATS, BOAT DOCKS, FLOATING DOCKS OR PLATFORMS OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, RIVERS, ETC.
ON-DECK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ....................13 SLIDE PLUMBING INSTRUCTIONS ......................14 MANUFACTURER’S PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ................15 SLIDE ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION VIDEOS AVAILABLE AT www.youtube.com/srsmithllc REGISTER YOUR S.R. SMITH PRODUCT AT www.srsmith.com/en/customer-service/product-registration Visit srsmith.com for information on the complete line of S.R.Smith pool products.
INTRODUCTION DANGER – FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, AND THE OWNER’S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE TYPHOON IS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE ON INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS ONLY. DO NOT INSTALL THIS SLIDE ON ABOVE GROUND POOLS, HOUSEBOATS, BOAT DOCKS, FLOATING DOCKS OR PLATFORMS, OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER SUCH AS LAKES, PONDS, RIVERS, ETC.
INSTALLED TYPHOON STRUCTURAL & INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Installer to review with slide owner upon completion of slide installation. Inspect the runway for visible cracks or tears. Inspect the ladder for sharp edges, protrusions, cracks, or tears. Inspect all fasteners to make sure they are fully tightened. Inspect the ladder for rigidity and attachment.
Typhoon Assembly Before getting started: • To prevent damage to the parts during assembly, it is recommended that cardboard or some other protective barrier is laid down on the ground where the slide is to be assembled. • Verify that the gasket material is affixed to the slide parts as shown on page 6 •...
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Insert the threaded studs into each of the threaded inserts as shown in FIGURE D. The studs should be screwed in by hand until they reach the bottom of the insert. If the studs cannot be threaded in by hand, pliers may be used. Before using pliers, a piece of cloth should be placed over the stud to protect the threads from damage.
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FIGURE F Peel the backing just prior to application. For the butyl gasket, getting your hands wet will help prevent the material from sticking to them. Be careful not to get the slide wet before installing the butyl gasket. • Be sure to keep the gasket and slide clean during the installation process.
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Align the threaded studs sticking out of the top ladder section with the holes in the upper runway section. Attach the runway to the ladder using the hardware shown in FIGURE H. Tighten until the lock washer is fully compressed. Notes: It may take more than one person to perform this step.
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Attach the pipe clamps to the ladder as shown in FIGURE J, detail B. Use PVC primer and glue to permanently assemble the parts together as in step 11. Glue the top end of the PVC hose into the fitting in the ladder. Use the pipe straps to fasten the ball valve into the ladder recess as shown in FIGURE K, detail A.
ON-DECK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Place the assembled slide on the deck relative to the pool wall. Ensure that the exit flume clears any coping. Slide may be angled slightly providing all dimensions are maintained as noted in the Manufacturer’s Placement Instructions noted in the following section. With the slide in its proper location, center punch or otherwise mark through the (8) mounting holes at the bottom of the ladder and pedestal so that a visible mark is apparent on the concrete.
SLIDE PLUMBING INSTRUCTIONS The Typhoon is designed for a water supply line of 1” pipe. Plumb from pool return line with a 1” PVC pipe “stubbed up” at the deck positioned at the base of the ladder. Refer to FIGURE A on page 5. FIGURE A is for reference only.
MANUFACTURER’S PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS PROPER ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, USE, AND SUPERVISION ARE ESSENTIAL FOR PROPER OPERATION AND TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. 1. The critical dimensions for placement of the Typhoon are as shown in FIGURE M and FIGURE N. A.