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Read all instructions
carefully before starting the
installation. Check for missing
parts by reviewing the Replace-
ment Parts List in the back of this
book.
ROUND POOL 1" RIMS
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.
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:
97206
DECEMBER 2, 2003
Owner's Manual
INTRODUCTION AND
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
265 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD,
MIDWAY, GA 31320
(800) 338-1013
English
Round Pool 1" Rims
© 2004 ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • MADE IN U.S.A.
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- Page 1 265 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, MIDWAY, GA 31320 (800) 338-1013 English 97206 © 2004 ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC. DECEMBER 2, 2003 Round Pool 1" Rims ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • MADE IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS As the owner, you have the most important role in reminding users of pool safety. You must set a safety example for your family and guests. Use common sense around your pool and demand that others use common sense. FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY, PARALYSIS FROM A BROKEN NECK, ELECTROCUTION OR DROWNING. - 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.
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Page 4: Important - Before You Start
IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU START 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS Take your time and read these instructions thoroughly before you begin the pool installation. Follow all instructions. Do not take short cuts. Refer to the back page of this Owner’s Manual and record the appropriate information. 2. -
Page 5: Tools You'll Need
IMPORTANCE OF LEVEL POOL FOUNDATION Think of your above ground pool as a big dam. If the The amount of effort and care you put into the preparation pool is out of level or if the wall is worn or damaged, of your pool foundation and maintenance of the pool wall the uneven pressure can cause the wall to break or tip can make a big difference in the life of your pool and liner. - Page 6 Step 1. MARK OFF POOL AREA AND REMOVE SOD If you have purchased a hopper liner, see special excavation instructions in liner carton. Using the chart below and FIG. 1, mark off pool area as shown. Drive a stake into ground at approximate center of pool area. Tie a loop at one end of a string and drop it around the stake.
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Page 7: Foot Plate
Step 3. ASSEMBLE CIRCULAR BOTTOM FRAMEWORK FOOT PLATE LAYOUT Approximate distance from (top view) foot plate to foot plate APPROX. NUMBER OF DISTANCE POOL RADIUS BOTTOM BETWEEN SIZE CENTER OF PLATES BOTTOM FOOTPLATE PLATES 40.125" 5' 9-3/4" 47.75" POOL 7'6" 50.75"... - Page 8 Step 3. ASSEMBLE CIRCULAR BOTTOM FRAMEWORK CONT'D... Using a straight 2 x 4 plank, a small block of wood and a carpenters level, you must level from the center of the pool to each block as shown in Figure FIG. 7 Find the lowest block in the pool site.
- Page 9 Step 4. INSTALL POOL WALL FIG. 9 a. Set coiled pool wall on a plywood inside the pool area (FIG. 9). The perforated knockouts in the wall are for an optional thru-the-wall skimmer. Whether a skimmer is used or not, these knockouts MUST be positioned at the TOP of the pool (FIG.
- Page 10 IMPORTANT: Follow these steps before adding sand to pool bottom or building cove. COVER THE WALL AND POOL WALL POOL FLOOR AREA WITH VINYL OR PLASTIC (APPROXIMATELY 12” IN WIDTH) BEFORE BUILDING COVE OF A COVE AROUND THE plastic or TOP VIEW OF POOL SAND POOL.
- Page 11 Step 6. INSTALL LINER Choose a warm, sunny day (at least 65°F) to install your liner. The liner is manufactured from a high grade flexible vinyl material. This material is designed to stretch into shape during installation; therefore, it must be warm enough to allow for the proper amount of stretch when installed in the pool.
- Page 12 Step 7. ATTACH LINER TO POOL a. Install metal stabilizers over the coping as shown in Fig. 16. Gently tap each stabilizer into place with a rubber mallet or a block of wood. Install the 40” long stabilizers around the curved ends of the pool. Overlap each stabilizer as shown in Fig.
- Page 13 Step 9. ASSEMBLE UPRIGHTS Fasten uprights to foot plates with three #10 x 1/2" sheet metal screws. (FIG. 18) (FIG. 18:) Hook the back flange of the top plate over the wall stabilizer. Fasten sides of upright to tabs in top plate using two #10 x 1/2"...
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Page 14: Top View
INSTALL TOP LEDGES & FIG. 19 NO DIVING TOP LEDGE - 12' THRU 27' POOLS FIG. 20 DECALS / SIGNS SEE STEPS: 10, 11 TAB SLOTS & 12 on page 15 for instructions. TOP LEDGE - 12' POOLS NO DIVING DECAL ATTACHED TO FOUR TOP LEDGES FIG. - Page 15 Step 10. INSTALL T OP LEDGE NO DIVING warning decals have been factory applied to four top ledges (FIG. 21). Install one of these ledges at the entry/exit of your pool; install the second ledge directly across the pool from the entry/exit location (FIG.23). Install remaining two top ledges with decals at 90°...
- Page 16 Step 13. INSTALL LEDGE COVERS Follow assembly procedures appearing with the picture of your FIG. 25 ledge cover. (FIG. 27) FIG. 26 INNER LEDGE COVER 1-1/2" PHILLIPS FLAT HEAD SHEET METAL TOP LEDGE SCREW OUTER UPRIGHT slot in LEDGE upright COVER a.
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Page 17: Pool Maintenance
Pool Maintenance Your pool has a “winterized” liner which means you should never have to take the pool down or drain it. To get your pool ready for winter follow each of these important steps: 1. Winterizing Your Pool according to the instructions. a. - Page 18 KEY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS SLOT ON UPRIGHT 97206 DECEMBER 2, 2003 (Round Pool - 1" Rims)
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Page 20: How To Order Replacement Parts
If you find any of the parts missing or defective or if you cannot identify a problem, do not take the package or any part of the package back to the place of purchase. Instead, contact: Zodiac American Pools, Inc. CUSTOMER SERVICE... - Page 21 97206 DECEMBER 2, 2003 (Round Pool - 1" Rims)