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.
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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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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 4 to 6): • Overhanging tree branches. •...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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 Determine the center of the pool the area you need for the oval pool. This marked area will be larger than the pool size itself, but this space is needed.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION B. CONT. PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL Example on how to mark out pool area for an 18 x 33 Please be sure to use your pool’s footprint for your pool size on the last pages of this Section1. 32'-6 3/4"...
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS 2. Placing the buttress Odd number of trenches; If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses, please see next page for Even number trenches. If your oval pool contains an odd number, position the buttress temporarily on the straight center line from the middle.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION C. CONT. GROUND PREPARATION FOR THE BUTTRESS Concrete patio stone Spread a layer of crushed limestone (or equivalent) 3/4” (19 mm) thick into the bottom of each trench. Pack firmly. If you do not put crushed stone, understand that the bottom plates all around the pool must be at the same level.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION OVERVIEW OF BUTTRESS ASSEMBLY Inside of Pool Part Name Hardware bag,1 per set of buttresses; includes; Upright Diagonal 1/4 “-20NCx3/4” serrated flange hex nut Diagonal Bracket No. 12 x 1/2” self-tapping screw, Strap pan head Phillips Hold down plate...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION HARDWARE FOR GIBRALTAR POOLS HARDWARE FOR CHANNEL LOK II POOLS PART TOOL REQUIRED FOR DESCRIPTION ACTUAL SIZE NUMBER INSTALLATION PHILLIPS NUMBER 3 SELF TAPPING SCREWDRIVER SCREW 1183273 #12 X 1/2 INCH RED HANDLE #2 LONG ROBERTSON SCREWDRIVER SERRATED...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS 1. Strap preparation for the buttresses Gently flatten any kinks or bends out of the straps. Lay the strap across the levelled area for the pool as shown in diagram 20 and centre the srap over the patio stone.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS 2. Installing the Upright Use a hold down plate to drag the area to Use a hold down plate to drag the area to either side of the strap smooth and level either side of the strap smooth and level Using a straight edge (you can use one of the hold down plates), drag along the top edge of the strap to ensure...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS Fasten one upright (key 1) to the base plate using three 3/4” long bolts (key 21) and nuts (key 10). Make sure the bottom end of the upright is fastened to the base plate. The bottom end of the upright has three large holes which are used to fasten to the base plate.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS 3. Install the Diagonals Hold one diagonal brace (key 2) approximately horizontal, insert the four tabs at the end of the diagonal into the slots in the upright (key 1). (Image 29) Pull upward on the inserted end of the diagonal to make the tabs slide up and lock into position in the slots.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section GROUND PREPARATION D. CONT. ASSEMBLING THE BUTTRESS 4. Buttress Location Verification Make sure the base channels are exactly lined up with each other. Stand at each corner of the pool and check the alignment of the base channels by using strings attached to each buttress.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. ASSEMBLING POOL BASE AND SIDE STRUCTURE 1. Install the curved bottom rails Each pool uses two, three or four different types of curved bottom rails. (Image 1) Please refer to your pool footprint (at the end of Section 1) in order to recognize where each type of bottom rail should be placed.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. ASSEMBLING POOL BASE & SIDE STRUCTURE If the pool has been supplied with resin rail supports, slide the resin rail support to the middle of the buttress bottom rail as shown in image 2 and 3. Repeat this step for all other butress bottom rails.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. ASSEMBLING POOL BASE & SIDE STRUCTURE Insert the buttress rails (key 13) between the buttresses (if you have a 12 x 18 pool, skip step (c) and go to step (d)).
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. ASSEMBLING POOL BASE & SIDE STRUCTURE Slide the other end of the transition A rail together with a base plate (key 14). (Images 10 to 12) If you have an 18 x 33 pool, insert the transition B rails (if you have any other size pool, skip to step (f)).
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS 3. Patio Stones (Recommended) For Round Section Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each upright of your pool. (Image 13) Each bottom plate will show the location for a patio stone.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE A. CONT. ASSEMBLING POOL BASE & SIDE STRUCTURE 4. Spread out Brick Sand Make sure any screw or bolt heads that are to be covered with sand or styrofoam are covered with duct tape first. Fill in all of the trenches completely with crushed limestone.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL A. CONT. SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 3. Installation of the slotted tube. As you erect the wall, install the slotted tubes to obtain greater stability. Please refer to your pool's footprint in Section 1 in order to know where to place the correct lengths.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS 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 5) EXTERIOR Now that you have installed the wall you can be faced with three scenarios.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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 Exterior outside.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL B. ASSEMBLING THE COVE PLASTIC SHEET 1. Make the cove WALL 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”...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME B. INSTALLATION OF THE UPRIGHTS AND TOP PLATE 1. Install the uprights. Line up the bottom of one upright (key 1) with the two small tabs on one base plate (key 2). The tabs must be on the inside of the upright.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. INSTALLATION OF THE TOP LEDGES 1. Install the top ledges-Round Section 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C. CONT. INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES 4. Install the Top Ledges-Straight Section NOTE: you must use any additional components that come with your pool and are required for proper assembly as described in this Section 4.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME D. INSTALLATION OF THE LEDGE COVERS 1. Install the Ledge Covers-Round Section 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. Finish filling the pool.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME D. CONT. INSTALLATION OF THE LEDGE COVERS Move the Side Rail Move the Side Rail Move the Side Rail Transition Rail Transition Rail Transition Rail Transition Section slightly to centre the slightly to centre the slightly to centre the Side Rail...
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME E. 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.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS Section ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME F. 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 Section 4 No Diving or Jumping.
POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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.
POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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.
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POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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.
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POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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.
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POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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. With spring thaw, if water leaks from the skimmer or return outlet opening, place a tube at the opening so that the water will run off as far away from the basin of the pool as possible.
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POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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.
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POOL MAINTENANCE Section 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.
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