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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION GUIDE www.global-poolproducts.com Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to...
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 SLIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction PAGE 3 RT15 Post Installation Instructions PAGE 4 Maintenance Instructions PAGE 4 RT15 Slide Placement/Stub Up PAGE 5-6...
Examine all parts thoroughly prior to installation to avoid anything that may have been damaged in transit. A damaged part should not be used in the installation of this slide. Contact Global Pool Products if any parts arrived damaged. Proper assembly and installation of the RT15 Slide is imperative. Not following the directions provided will void Global Pool Products Warranty and may affect the safety of the slide rider.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” POST INSTALLATION CHECKLIST FOR RT15 SLIDE Installer to review with slide owner upon completion of slide installation. Examine: The flume for any apparent cracks or gashes.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Slide Placement/Stub-up Locations – Right Hand Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Slide Placement/Stub-up Locations – Left Hand Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to...
485 lbs (220 kg) Broad Description: The RT15 Slide is a sturdy, durable, roto-molded slide with enclosed plumbing for a clean finished look. The RT15 is available in Sandstone or Gray Granite finishes and has the option of an LED lighting package. Utilization: The RT15 is intended for use on in-ground residential swimming pools ONLY.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Slide Specifications Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to P: 989-269-5900 - TF: 866-712-0606...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Slide Water Safety Envelope Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools Needed: 1. 3/16” Allen Wrench PTFE (Teflon) Tape 11. 5/8” Deep Well Socket 2. 7/32” Allen Wrench PTFE (Teflon) Glue 12.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Prior to the Start of Assembly: o Utilize the cardboard that the slide shipped in as a barrier between your slide components and the surface that the slide is being assembled on to prevent any scuffs and scratches.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Attention: Vent hole clearance requirements Figure 1: o All arrows in Figure 1 above represent vent holes that have been drilled into the landscape slide pieces and need to stay open after installation.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Assembly Instructions STEP 1 Attaching the base to the lower flume a. Use bag one from the hardware kit to attach the lower flume to the base b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 2 Installing the foam gasket and butyl on the lower flume a. Measure the center of lower flume, use the two through bolt holes as measuring points, put a mark with a sharpie low enough so it is not visible once the slide is assembled b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 3 Attaching the middle flume to the lower flume a. Use two people to lift the middle flume and place it onto the lower flume, they lock into place with the grooved design b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 4 Installing a foam gasket and butyl to form the dual gasket on the middle flume a. Measure the center of the middle flume, use the inserts as measuring points, put a mark with a sharpie low enough so it is not visible once the slide is assembled b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 5 Attaching the upper flume to the middle flume a. Use two people to lift the upper flume and place it onto the middle flume, they lock into place with the grooved design b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 6 Attaching the plumbing a. Use the PVC fitting in bag six from the hardware kit to hookup the plumbing in the water delivery flume b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 7 Installing support poles to the water delivery flume (Note: If you are requiring height adjustment to the support poles, refer to page 26 for further instructions before continuing to step 7.)
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 7.5 Installing the dual seal on the water delivery flume a. Measure the center of the water delivery flume, use the two through bolt holes as measuring points, mark center with a sharpie b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 8 Attaching the water delivery flume to the flume assemblies a. From bag eight in the hardware kit, use two 3” studs and install them into the upper flume, tighten them using a 3/16”...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 9 Installing the inner connections between the water delivery flume and upper flume a. From bag nine in the hardware kit, use two 3/4” hex bolts, each with one flat washer, insert them into the two lower connection points inside the water delivery flume b.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” STEP 10 Installing the warnings sign around the entrance of the slide a. From bag 10 from the hardware kit, place the warning signs in the desired locations (make sure...
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Optional Lighting Preparation 1. Install 1” conduit next to the water stub-up before concrete is poured. 2. Run the conduit outside of the concrete pool deck either to the pool equipment or a junction box.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Concrete Diagram-Right Hand 5’ x 5’ pad for the back three pole support system and a 3’ x 5’ pad for the front base of the slide.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” RT15 Concrete Diagram-Left Hand 5’ x 5’ pad for the back three pole support system and a 3’ x 5’ pad for the front base of the slide.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Support Poles-Height Adjustment Required Tools: Drill Metal Cutting Device 3/8” Drill Bit 1. Measure and cut all three support pole legs to the desired length from the top (cut off existing holes) 2.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Mounting & Plumbing Instructions Required Tools: ½” SDS Concrete Bit Hammer Hammer Drill Shop-vac Center Punch (Marking Tool) Included Hardware: ½” Concrete Anchors Front pedestal needs to be installed on a surface with 0 grade to prevent water wicking back onto pool deck.
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” 7. Plumb the slide to stub up location. a. Clean flex hose from slide and stub-up plumbing prior to assembling. b. Use PVC Primer & PVC Glue to adhere plumbing components from the slide and stub-up plumbing together.
“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to P: 989-269-5900 - TF: 866-712-0606...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to P: 989-269-5900 - TF: 866-712-0606...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to P: 989-269-5900 - TF: 866-712-0606...
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“Global Pool Products is committed to engineering and manufacturing world class products in the pool industry” Global Pool Products 1330 Pigeon Rd Bad Axe, MI 48413 Information contained in this document is proprietary and confidential to P: 989-269-5900 - TF: 866-712-0606...
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