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Zodiac Escapade Owner's Manual

Zodiac Escapade Owner's Manual

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CAUTION:
Read all instructions carefully before
starting the installation. Check for
missing parts by reviewing the Repair
Parts List in the back of this book.
Congratulations upon becoming a proud new
pool owner! We take pride in bringing you a
quality product which will afford years of
pleasure. Your pool is an investment which
deserves your care and attention. This pool is
designed for residential use only. Do not use
for commercial applications.
Swimming pools are fun and we want you to enjoy your new pool for years to come. Please spend some time
reading your Owner's Manual and Safety Packet (packaged with your pool) to understand the operation and
safety considerations of this product. CAUTION: Read all instructions carefully before starting the
installation. Check for missing parts by reviewing the Repair Parts List in the back of this book.
Serious permanent injury or death can occur in and around swimming pools. To prevent these tragic accidents,
please read, understand, and strictly enforce all safety rules.
You must post and maintain your safety sign and decals as instructed. If your sign or decals are missing or
damaged, please write for free replacements to:
97197
INTRODUCTION AND
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
265 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., MIDWAY, GA 31320 (800) 338-1013
English
Escapade - Oval Pool
Owner's Manual
December 19, 2003
©2004 ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - MADE IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 You must post and maintain your safety sign and decals as instructed. If your sign or decals are missing or damaged, please write for free replacements to: 265 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., MIDWAY, GA 31320 (800) 338-1013 97197 English December 19, 2003 ©2004 ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC. Escapade - Oval Pool ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - MADE IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    • Never cut holes in your pool wall to install lights or anything else unless the hole locations are factory installed. Failure to obey this warning could cause structural damage to the pool wall, violently releasing large bodies of water. Wall structural failures may cause serious injury, electrocution or property damage. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 3 FILTER SAFETY • If you use filters that are not manufactured by ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC. be sure that the filter is an Underwriters Listed product for the USA (for other countries, it must be CSA, TUV/CE, or NOM approved) for your own protection against electrical hazards.

  • Page 4: Important - Before You Start

    This can lead to wall/liner failure and void liner). ter and will expose these items to your warranty. the liner causing damage. Any Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 5 NOTE: Do not install your pool frame on a sand base! (ANY TYPE) Use sand ONLY on the inside of the pool to form the cove and to provide a smooth base for the liner. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 6 DO NOT FILL IN MAKE LEVEL THIS AREA FIG. 2 FIG. 3 BE SURE: • Recheck the level of entire pool area. The success of installation depends upon how well this is performed. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 7 Make sure tops of concrete blocks between Omega beams are level with the ground. Make sure tops of concrete blocks between Omega beams are level with the ground. FIG. 4C Make sure tops of concrete blocks between Omega beams are level with the ground. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 8 No tie bar assemblies for the 8’ x 12’ and 10’ x 15’ pool. Bolt directly to Omega beams per instructions below and per Fig. 7D (8’ x 12’, 10’ x 15’ pool). TO SPACER 812, 1015, CONFIGURATION TO SPACER PLATE PLATE Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 9 Omega using 1 ea. #14 x 5/8" self-tapping screw and 2 the spacer plates. If this is not done properly it may ea. 5/16-18 3/4" truss head machine screw and 5/16-18 cause craters (space gaps) in your liner. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 10 8’ x 12’ and 10’ x 15’ POOL DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT ATTACH ATTACH ATTACH ATTACH DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT ATTACH ATTACH ATTACH ATTACH Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 11 Insert the other 12” block of styrofoam (which was set aside earlier) into the front end of the Omega Beam. Make sure the foam is flush with the outside edge of the Omega Beam. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 12 TIE BAR JOINER TIE BAR JOINER 12’ x 18’ POOL SPACER PLATE DO NOT DO NOT ATTACH ATTACH TIE BAR JOINER DO NOT DO NOT ATTACH ATTACH TIE BAR JOINER TIE BAR JOINER Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 13 Check pool level in both directions with a line level as shown here. The pool must be level within + or - .5" (1/2 inch). 8’ x 12’ 10’ x 15’ 12’ x 18’ POOL Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 14 15' x 30' 7'6" 1" INSERT RIM 12' x 18' 1" 18' x 33' .75" IN NOTCH SLOT FIG. 9 SIDE SUPPORT INSERT TAB INTO SLOT ON RIM STAKE FIG. 10 FIG. 11 Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 15 32.875" 12' x 18' 52.25" 37.250" 15' x 24' 41" 41.625" 42.5" 15' x 30' 41" 41.625 40.00" 18' x 33' 41" 41.625 49.75" 15’ X 30’ AND 18’ X 33’ POOL Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 16 Check pool in diagrams shown below to insure consistent measurements between like points shown by arrows. 18’ X 33’ POOL 33’ 18’ Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...

  • Page 17: Helpful Hint

    Tighten the nuts to a minimum torque of 70 inch pounds. File off any burrs on screw heads and cover the inside wall joint with heavy tape. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 18 + or - .5" (1/2 BOLTS SECURELY. inch). If they are not, adjust the wall IMPROPER WALL ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE POOL TO accordingly. (See Fig. 14-A). COLLAPSE WHEN FILLED WITH WATER. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 19 Cover the pool OF POOL understructure and wall area with vinyl or plastic as shown here. Follow the instructions on page 20 to build a cove and add layer of sand to pool bottom. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 20 2" - 3" LAYER OF SAND 5" 8" FIG. 13 LINE LEVEL BE SURE: The cove is a vital structural element of your pool. DO NOT OMIT! Check that the pool is level . Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 21 • All seams must be straight. • The bottom round seam should be positioned evenly around the inside circumference of the pool. • Prior to installation, do not leave the liner exposed to direct sunlight. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 22 (FIG. 18). Squeeze the upright near the top tabs, making sure the top tabs of the upright are in the slots of the top plate (FIG. 18). e. Using your carpenter's level, make sure the uprights are plumb. FIG. 18 Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 23 (marked #1) and curved end (marked #2). These ledges are located between last side support (straight side) and first upright (curved end). See top ledge layout diagram above and Fig. 22. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 24 FIG. 23 NO DIVING DECAL FOR TOP LEDGES LINER NO DIVING DECAL TOP LEDGE WITH DECAL FIG. 24 DESIGNATE POOL ENTRY AND EXIT INSTALL NO DIVING SIGN ADJACENT TO POOL ENTRY/EXIT Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 25 For further information on care, maintenance, and winterization of your pool, refer to pool care booklet. Be sure to follow all safety instructions in same booklet. Preserve the finish of your pool frame by waxing it at least twice a year. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
  • Page 26 Scrape any loose, flaking paint. c. Prime bare metal areas with an Anti-Rust b. Wipe any bare metal with tirpolene or mineral primer, or equivalent. spirits. d. Topcoat with Anti-Rust enamel. Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
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  • Page 29 Zodiac American Pools, Inc. 265 INDUSTRIAL BLVD. MIDWAY, GA 31320 (800) 338-1013 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: *PART NUMBER* *PART DESCRIPTION* *NAME OF ITEM* *MODEL NUMBER* *POOL SIZE* *DATE PURCHASED* Oval Pool - Escapade 97197 December 19, 2003...
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