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Have steps self supported at that point. • You can attach a panel to each side of the step with "C" clamps, do not permanently attach it at this point. In. -+,II r+.�v+ r-..+nl to ..no nf +ho rn�nnle +camr%^roll%i a++arE+nrl tn c+pp Use the fasteners provided with the pool walls. (Polymer and Steel Walls use different types of fasteners.) Steel nuts and bolts, nylon nuts or bolts and wedge systems are the most common. — ---- - - ---- - ----- • Attach brace at each panel joint, as well as the joint where the pool wall ` meets the step. DO NOT TIGHTEN. t CLAMP PANEL TO STEP TIGHTLY & DRILL 1 ri NOTE: do not drive any brace stakes '._ WITH/8' BIT & USE STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS at this point • For radius pools, use the manufactures dig specifications to , set up radius points, this will assist�� r , you in squaring the pool. SWEETWATER STEP AND SWIM, OUT INSTALLATION Steps and swim outs are installed in the same manner. Start by setting the step in the excavated area according to the Pool Layout and Dig Dimension Drawing. Use supplied step support system. With the step in place, clamp the neighboring pool panel to the step, insuring that the face of the step is flush with the panel and that the top of the panel is flush with the bottom of the step coping -receptor nose. I With the panel and step clamped tightly together, drill 3/8" holes through the panel holes into the step flange. Use stainless -steel bolts to secure the panels/;braces to the step. SQUARING THE POOL • When the panels are fastened together, it is time to align the step and walls together. • assure that the face of the panels and the face of the step are flush (refer to image of Cantilever and Bullnose Step to Panel). • When the correct height and the panels and s eps are all flush, re -clamp the steps to the panels. • Visually RECHECK the step and panel positions. • When you are satisfied with step and panel positions, you will be ready to permanently attach the step to the panels using nuts and bolts. • With the step and panels tightly clamped tof • Bolt the step to the panels. • Check the square of the pool; check the diagc drawings. • Check the width at various points along the v • Check overall length of the pool. LEVELING THE POOL • Using the laser transit, check the level arour • Determine the high point. • The high point will become your level bencl • At points that are lower, you can use patio t NOTE. Roof shingles can be used alone or in the level. • RECHECK level • The coping can have slight gaps between th NOTE: INSTALL ALL SAFETY LABELS TO SECURING -THE STEP - Place a T' x G' piece of wood that is longer the step is wide in front of the step. • Secure the wood in place by driving rebar of the step, this will keep the step from movi when the concrete collar is poured. ROUGH PLUMBING • At this point, you will want to install the fittings. CHECK LOCAL AND STATE CODES FOR EQUIPMENT AND APPROVED FITTINGS drill 3/8" holes through the side flange of the panel and step. of the pool wags. These measurements are provided on your the pool. of various thickness as shims. layers in conjunction with the patio blocks to better fine tune butt joints, a coping clip will be provided to cover joints. COPING. LABELS ARE PROVIDED WITH COPING AND LINERS. front INSTALLING COPING • Prior to installing coping, run strings the length will be used as proof that the walls are straight • Coping is used as a perimeter or edging of the • Start with a corner piece, aligning the center of panel. • Secure the coping to the panel using the self-t� at a maximum of 12" apart. • Next, install straight coping with %4' gap at the J Bullnose Alignment Caplock Cantilever Alignment Caplock Flex Radius Bullnose Flex Alignment Coping is Recomm for Polymer Pools all walls at the top of the panels (this )ool and also to hold the liner in place. the coping to the center point of the screws provided with the coping nts of the straight and radius coping. Rimlock BULLNOSE COPING CANTILEVER COPING FLEX COPING WE OFFER CUSTOM COPING AS WELL! WAII DAMP SKIMMERS) • Typically the skimmer panels are precut. • If so, follow the skimmer manufacturers installation manual. • Different manufacturers use different skimmer configurations and gasket systems. • Tape off the top of the skimmer so that debris does not enter skimmer body. TYPICAL SKIMMER INSTALLATION LIGHT(S) • Typically the light panels are precut. • If so, follow the light manufacturers install; • Different manufacturers use different light manual. figurations. TYPICAL LIGHT INSTALLATION I o • • POURING THE PERIMETER COLLAR (BOND BEAM) NOTE: CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING/ZONING j OFFICE FOR APPLICABLE CODES. Rule of thumb:1 yard of concrete per 12-14 linear feet of pool. A 16' x 32' rectangle would take 7-8 yards of concrete, 8" thick consistently. NOTE: Make sure any plumbing that must be;run under walls is marked and out of the way of the concrete. 42, 'WA LL 8-MIN-FOR CONCRETE COLLAR' • The collar secures the wall structure's position. • Make sure there are no openings or gaps under the step or panels. • Run string lines on all straight panels to confirm they are flush with the string line. • Pour the concrete carefully and slowly around the perimeter to keep the walls from moving, have concrete slope away from pool walls. • After concrete has been poured and is still wet, recheck that the panel is plumb and wall alignment is straight as compared to strings. • Step area should have concrete up to first tread. SON €�� Aq Grasp the deck'suppbrts and break the rin� - fr hr6-c—enter of the`br, Push the rings into the sockets until they4& into place, fen place 4 6" to (cardboard & DWV pipe) n=tupports and cut to properk gth Pour_1 to es full,of concrete urfthe collar. This will provid �a vertical column to suppo/_ e deck. \ PREPPING BOTTOM • The rough excavation should be 2" below fin • Your strings should be set up at finished dep • String the pool in sections based on liner mz • Place rebar pins at shallow end break points, butted up to the walls. • Locate the front and back sections of the de, stretching pins width -wise at proper length I you will place pins 4' from the back wall at b • Continue doing this for both width and lengt • All dimensions are from top of panel and no depth. facturer's dimensions. e pins should be %:G G• ------- end hopper by yzG a 4' back slope :om of wall). i of bottom measurements. top of coping. • Find the finished pool bottom grade by using a plumb bob at all string intersection points in the deep end. • Drive pins into each corner of the hopper at the point of which the plumb bob lands. • Attach string lines to the pins at the proper finished grade. • X the strings to confirm proper depth on all flat areas. • Do the same in shallow end. • Clean all loose debris, rocks, sticks, etc., from pool. i BOTTOM MATERIAL NOTE: There are varieties of materials to use for pool base, sand/cement, and vermiculite/cement. i • Sand/Cement 5/1 Ratio (sand to cement) • One ton of sand equals one cubic yard. j • One ton (1 cubic yard) will cover 162 sgft of area. • Use Type II Portland cement. • Mason sand is the best and cleanest to use. FORMULA FOR SAND/CEMENT MIXTURE • Determine surface area of pool (length x width) a 16' x 32' pool is 512 sgft. • Multiply by 1.15 (512*1.15=588.88 sgft) this is the total area to be covered by the bottom mixture. • One cubic yard of sand will cover 162 sgft. So divide total area by 162 (588.88/162=3.363 cubic yards or 2000*3.63=7270.00 pounds of sand). i • Divide pounds of sand by 5 (5 to 1 ratio) 7270/5=1454.00 lbs of cement. • Check on weight of Portland cement bags and divide pounds of cement by bag weight for total bags needed. I • Consitancy of mix should be like peanut butter. i For vermiculite please review manufactures directions. I Y2K 'hK i • 1 STRING -- � ----- BREAK ...._ _ POINT SHALLOW ,• STRING HOPPER STAKES AT INTERSECTION OF STRINGS LIM TROWELING THE BOTTOM MATERIAL • THE SMOOTHER, THE BETTER! • NO rocks or pebbles. • Trowel from the deep end toward the shallow end. • Start on back slope. • Use string lines to confirm material thickness. VINYL LINER INSTALLATION General Information Vinyl liners should be stored in areas with permanent folds in the vinyl. Cold Weather Installation arting in the hopper end, bring the pool bottom up to finish grade with idamp sand/cement mixture, or pool base mixture. Trowel smooth. above 50'F to prevent excessive shrinkage and When installing a liner in temperature of 65� F or lower, store the liner at 70'F to 80•F for at least 72 hours prior to installation. When the bottom is ready, bring out the liner and drop it as quickly as possible. Try to drop the liner in direct sunlight to help seat it properly. Do not leave a boxed liner exposed to the elements. Toots Needed For Liner Installati Commercial Vac/Blower 2HP 130 CFM Screwdrivers Phillips and Straight Razor Knife Liner Installation Vinyl liner installation can be fast and e these guidelines! REMEMBER, if you cut anything wrinkles are gone, YOU OWN IT. ED) Garden Hose Broom Two to Four People Sand Bags ; just follow re all the 1. This installation page is a brief outline of what needs to be done when installing a vinyl liner. For further information regarding liner installation contact ntact your local dealer. 2. Tape all seams at panel joints inside the po c 3. Broom sweep and/or vacuum hard botton 4..Secure main drain, skimmer, height and rei 5. You are now ready to install the liner. Vinyl 6. Carefully place carton at deep end with arr to secure good vacuum suction (remove the rest). any foreign objects (dirt, pebbles, etc.). gaskets using 100% silicone such as RTV. are best installed in warm sunny weather. on box facing the shallow end. 7. Take liner out of the box and unroll, center,up liner and unfold top 2 layers to find hang tab. Pull the liner toward the shallow end, this will take 3 or 4 people, 2 to hold and feed the liner and 2 to putt some extra in the shallow. 8. The shallow material of the liner will be 9. Place liner into the bead receiver for the e Once liner is seated against the step, place k floor and step meet at the step. This insures not creep down toward the deep and away 1 Finish putting bead into the receiver track fc Corners should be marked with tape for refe the pool should be stamped "deep end" on j 10. Set up the vacuum - help liner into i positioned and seated you may wish to line. top. tire shallow end first. tgs up against where the hat the material does om the set during filling. the rest of the pool. ence and the deep end of ie backside of the liner. ion. Once liner is sandbag along the break 11. "Important Note'- do not cut main drain, , skimmer, stairs, or returns until completely satisfied with liner fit. LINER BEAD INSTALLATION 12. Where plastic walk-in steps are used this area must be sealed off to get proper vacuum. Place the liner up tight to the step and place sand bags in shallowendagainst the face of the step, lay plastic over the top of the step and secure it to the step and the liner. 13. As soon as the liner is pulled into plat 14.Only if satisfied with the liner fit, and faceplate. 15. Leave vacuum running continually un 16. At this point, the vacuum may be shu 17. Do not install the outlet and skimmer start filling the pool. 1' 6" of water has filled in the deep end, secure main drain t 6" of water is in the shallow end. off and the hose removed form behind the liner. until water reaches 1" below bottom outlets and skimmer. 18. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POOL OWNER TO PROPERLY RE -INSTALL THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ROPE ANCHOR DEVICES AND THE ROPE AND FLOAT ASSEMBLY FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF THE LINER. 19. Never drain the pool without consulting a pool dealer 20. Improper installation of liner may void the liner warranty. SWEETWATER STEP AND SWIM -OUT LINER INSTALLATION Use sand bags to hold the liner in place. Use aI plastic sheet to cover the top of the step section. Use duct tape to seal the plastic over the steps and seal all openings around the liner. When the water is 6" or more in the shallow e6d, install faceplates, using stainless -steel screws and following the manufacturer's instructions. Carefully use a razor knife to cut out the liner material inside the step faceplates. Install screw covers following the manufactur- ers instructions. Trim the vertical faceplate to imeet the bottom of coping. (You may have to trim the faceplate at installation depending on your deck). 'EP FACEPLATE�INS TIr1A1 .� 0, 1 �_ �W/J BACKFILLING YOUR HYDRA y There are several methods used in backfilling the pool. One method is to backfill as the pool is being filled with water, keeping the water level even with Ithe backfill material. Again this is just one method dealers over the years have developed their own ways to backfill pools. You can use any non -expansive material such as clay to backfill your pool, bring the backfill material to the top of the braces, leaving the top of the brace exposed. IF USING DIRT, PLACE IN WET & COMPACT LAYERS. SAFETY ROPE I I Use the APSP Guidelines to determine the correct position for the safety rope. Install coping -mounted rope eyes in this position and fasten the safety rope, following the manufacturer's instructions. I INSTALLING CONCRETE DECK *WE RECOMMEND YOU HIRE A PROFESSIONAL 1: Concrete should be a minimum of 6" thick at the pool edge and taper down to 4" on the outer edge. X. For proper drainage, the slope must fall 1 %4" for every 1' of width. 3. Broom -finish the concrete for a non -slip 4. Pour the deck at least 8' wide where the DETAIL DRAWINGS or apply other concrete toppings, such as cool deck. 'ing board is installed. As soon as the liner is pulled into place, start filling the pool. Leave vacuum on until water is 6" deep in the shallow end. The main drain should be < mounted in a concrete";. pad approx 24"X147. . . ,thick The. piping from the . mai6 drain should in stalled and ;run out from tfe`pool area before pouring- concrete bond , r bear"Around pool. H.n. . When water level is 2' above panel bottoms, screw skimmer, returns, and light faceplates with gaskets to wall fittings. Using a knife, carefully cut out vinyl from inside faceplates. 5'0 WEDGE The 5'm wedge is used to change the radius of the pre -molded polymer panel. Loosely fit the brace to the panels and slide the wedge between the brace and the bolt You will. tighten the bolts Law, after the full radius is set PANEL . J 3/8XI-FLANGE BOLTS AND NUTS 0 PANELS NYLON / BOLT 5 BRACE WEDGE =mcoKcmEW=mmW- Uh"MME - v - —, a - 'POLYMER WALL DIAGRAM NON -EXPANSIVE ERIAL FOR BACKFILL ALUMINIUM t 200 SERIES POLYMER PANEL d of 2' VERMICULITE OR APPROVED POOL BASE MATERIAL CONTRETTE BOND BEAM S' DEEP STEEL WALL DIAGRAM USE NON -EXPANSIVE MATERIAL FOR BACKFILL STEEL 2' VERMICULITE OR APPROVED I BASE MATERIAL CONRETTE BOND BEAM 8' DEEP POLYMER STEEL BRACE OPTIONAL 4' TO 6' CONCRETTE DECKING REINFORCE TO LOCAL CODE , _UNDISTURBED OPTIONAL 4' T OECKI F( AL CODE UNDISTURBED