Alto Aqua Leader Contempra, General Instructions Manual

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS
5.
Fasten and seal the wall
When tightening the screws start from either the top and go down or vice versa.
Do not start a few screws from top and a few from the bottom to meet in the
middle, this can cause problems later on.
(image 4.7)
Cover the seam and bolt heads on the inside/interior of the pool wall completely
with 2’ (50 cm) duct tape.
(image 4.8)
Using a tape measure, measure across the circle at each bottom plate. The pool
wall must be round. Adjust the circle by nudging the base plates in or out with
your foot.
(image 4.9)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Due to the enormous pressure exerted against
the steel wall, it is absolutely essential to
screw ALL THE BOLT TIGHTLY. DO NOT
LEAVE ANY EMPTY HOLES. Bolt heads must
be inside and washers outside. Remove all
particles of steel from the bolts inside the
pool.
ASSEMBLING
THE POOL WALL
4.7
4.8
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Stick a screwdriver through two of the holes
to help line up the ends of the walls.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS
ASSEMBLING
THE POOL WALL
6.
Making the cove
You can now spread approximately 2” (5cm) of screened earth or mason’s sand
all around the inside of the pool wall. Build a cove of 3” (7,5cm) high, and not
less, of well packed screened earth or mason’s sand.
(image 4.9)
Water the sand to compact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly.
DO NOT USE THIN SAND. GRASSTURF OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL SO CALLED
“POOL BASE” THAT CAN CAUSE DAMAGES TO YOUR POOL. THE LINER COULD
EVENTUALLY RUPTURE.
The cove is very important. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY OMISSION OF THIS STEP.
If you are using Styrofoam cove pieces instead of sand, insert them in the bot-
tom rail and refer to the installation instructions that are provided with them.
7.
Vinyl liner installation
A vacuum cleaner can later be used to remove the air from between the liner
and the wall
(image 4.10) . This technique enables you to remove folds on the
liner. However the following precautions should be taken:
Do not use an industrial vacuum cleaner which could be too
powerful.
Tape the end of the vacuum hose before inserting it into the wall
so as not damage the liner.
Insert the nozzle until it is about 4” (10cm) above the cove (insert
through the water return outlet or the skimmer depending on
the diameter of your hose.) Make sure you will be able to remove
the hose later on.
Tape the hose to the wall.
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8’’- 12’’
3’’- 6’’
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4.10
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Optional plastic
protection