The Fiberglass Endless Pool ™ Planning Guide P l a n ning Gu i d e Over view Configurations Equipment Depth Options Coping November 2010 Construction
Overview OVERVIEW Our Fiberglass Endless Pool employs the most durable material available. The molded single shell provides an attractive, smooth finish that fits into many design schemes. The clean interior with built-in stairs and rear bench provides a traditional pool look. In commercial settings the tough finish and greater depth easily accommodate heavy use, underwater treadmills and higher water temperatures.
ABOVEGROUND WITH OPTIONAL BRACING SYSTEM Fully aboveground effect With our standard depth Fiberglass Endless Pool you may purchase a supplementary external bracing system that is installed at the factory and allows the pool to be freestanding. When this system is used the pool may be installed aboveground. This external bracing system is not available with our 5' 6" or 6' 0" tall models.
Equipment LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT The equipment to filter and heat your Fiberglass Endless Pool is typically installed at the front of the pool just below the fiberglass lip (see figure below). The keypad controller for this system has a 10 foot cord and is usually mounted in the pool coping. When optional hydrotherapy jets are selected, the jets are plumbed into the rear wall over the bench and the jet’s pump is located at the front and plugs into the heater/controller.
Operation OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT Water Quality System Swim Current System Water leaves the pool through a skimmer filter. The cartridge is removed from inside the pool by reaching into the skimmer and removing the skimmer basket. We provide a Nature 2 copper/silver cartridge that is placed in the skimmer basket to reduce your use of chlorine. The water then passes through a ball valve and into a high efficiency pump that circulates water continuously.
Depth SIZE AND DEPTH The standard Fiberglass Endless Pool stands 5' 0" high and provides a water depth of 4' 6". This water depth is ideal for both swimming and virtually all water exercises. The standard 8' 6" x 18' x 5' pool can accommodate chest-deep aqua aerobics and step aerobics. Many of the same step aerobics performed on land can be performed in chest-deep water. Water resistance increases the intensity of arm and upper-body workouts.
Coping COPING: The top edge of the Fiberglass Endless Pool is typically covered with a cantilevered coping/decking system as shown on one of the drawings below. These sketches are not intended as construction drawings and many other solutions appropriate for a wet pool environment may be employed. Please note that the coping at the front of the pool may not overhang the water since the skimmer/filter faceplate slides up during filter changes.
PARTIALLY IN-GROUND WITH A WOOD SURROUND A wood member may be secured directly down to the fiberglass edge. Shown here as standard 5/4" material this wood may be part of a larger deck or a kneewall that provides both seating and support for exterior siding . PARTIALLY IN-GROUND WITH A TILE OR STONE SURROUND The outer lip of the Fiberglass Endless Pool can be used to support a treated plywood structure and/or cementatious backer board that in turn can support a stone or tile cantilevered coping system.
Construction FULLY IN-GROUND FIBERGLASS ENDLESS POOL CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE 1 Excavate and prepare pit for arrival of shell. A level, compacted sand bed at least 3" deep is required. If ground water is present or may be an issue install a gravel sump with a 10" diameter vertical pipe at the front of the pool. Ground water must never be allowed to exceed the water level in your pool.
FIBERGLASS ENDLESS POOL SHELL INSTALLED PARTIALLY IN-GROUND. 8'-6"' 7'-6" 18" Max without bracing system 4" concrete collar compacted sand backfill screeded and compacted 3" sand bed 5' Optional 5'-6", 6'-0" pool depths are available. 2x4 formwork for sand bed screeding undisturbed earth 9' (10' wide required for fully in-ground installations) FIBERGLASS ENDLESS POOL SHELL WITH OPTIONAL EXTERNAL BRACING SYSTEM. 8'-6"' 7'-6" 5' 5'-0" only depth available with external bracing structure.
Options OPTIONS The following page describe the options available with a Fiberglass Endless Pool. Please refer to the price list for all options pricing. SHELL COLOR Our Fiberglass Endless Pool comes standard in white but may be custom ordered in light blue. SWIM PACE DISPLAY Easy to read — even with swim goggles — the 7" high-visibility display presents the pace of the swimmer in minutes:seconds per 100 yards or 100 meters. Perfect for interval training or to monitor improvements in swim technique.
Swim... Visit the Endless Pool, Inc. factory showroom located just 15 minutes from the Philadelphia airport, 3 miles off I-95 between Route 352 and Route 452 on Dutton Mill Road overlooking Chester Creek. Showroom hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, and weekends by appointment. Please call 1800-732-8660 and schedule a test swim. Endless Pools, Inc. 1601 Dutton Mill Rd Aston, PA 19014-2831 www.endlesspools.com swim@endlesspools.com 800.732.8660 US 610.497.8676 Local 610.497.
