Instructions / Assembly

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CONTRACT INSTALLATIONS
The manufacturer is in no way affiliated with any professional pool installer.
Therefore the manufacturer can assume no responsibility for errors in installation
by the home owner or said professional installer. If you have your POOL installed
by others, please supervise them to be sure they comply with the proper installation
techniques shown. Their past experience or short cuts may not cover the latest
improvements in our POOLS. Do not allow any short cuts of any nature.
LOCAL CODES
Local building code may require obtaining a building permit and or an electrical permit.
The installer shall follow the regulations on set backs, barriers, devices and other conditions.
Any after market or home built deck should be built to the local building code requirements,
including load capacity and fencing requirements.
All electrical outlet connections should be a minimum of 5 feet from the outside perimeter of the
wall of the pool. From 5-10 feet there should be either a fixed connection (outlet box) or twist lock
connection with a GFCI. Connect power cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or filter on a deck. They could fall into
the water, causing severe shock or electrocution. Do not install on a deck or other surface at, above
or slightly below the top ledge of the pool.
BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
If the distance from the top of the assembled pool is less than 48" vertically from the surrounding
grade, a fence or barrier is needed to surround the pool with a minimum height of 48".
A barrier is necessary to provide protection against potential drowning and near drowning and is
not a substitute for constant supervision of children. A barrier is a fence, wall, or a combination
thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming
pool. Barriers must comply with local and national building codes and the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission.
These are minimum fencing and barrier requirements. Check your local building codes for other
requirements they may request. Optional fencing kits are available, please contact your local
dealer.
If pool covers are used for safety barriers they should comply with ASTM F 1346 "Standard
Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers
for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs."
SPECIAL CARE
Even though this manufacturer's pools are designed to meet or exceed industry recommended
safety factors, special attention must be paid to some installation procedures that the installer
performs and controls.
Levelness Spend the time to assure that the entire pool framework is level within 1 inch.
Unlevel pools place extreme pressures on the pool walls.
Wall seam This area is where the wall joins together. Damage to any part of this area
reduces the safety factors and can result in a weak pool. Use extreme care
following instructions.
Earth mound This keeps the liner from creeping out from under the pool wall. Follow
instructions to the letter – don't short-cut or substitute materials. Improperly
installed pools can rupture, allowing thousands of gallons of water to rush out
causing extensive property damage and injury to anyone in its path.
This manufacturers pools are not designed to be buried. Outside ground forces can collapse
pool wall. Certain conditions may exist, like the levelness of the pool area that require the pool
to be recessed. You must maintain a finished pool height of 36” above ground level. If your pool
is 48” deep, you may recess the pool by 12” (48”-36”=12”).