Alto Aqua Leader Contempra, General Instructions Manual

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Check local laws on construction and electrical installation. Also make sure
that you meet security standards related to fences and pool cover. Select an ap-
propriate site for your swimming pool by considering the following points:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS
Plan your installation first
Distance from the fence
Overhead electrical wires
Predominant winds
Accessory location (filter,
decking, …)
Appropriate electrical outlets
Surrounding trees (falling leaves
and roots)
Underground cables and gas con-
ducts
Do not install your pool on concrete,
asphalt, wood, grass turf, top of grass,
gravel or chemically treated soil. Avoid
also weed and nut grass area.
Avoid areas with poor drainage.
Do not install on windy days
Sun reflection in your yard
Install with 2 or 3 helpers
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Be careful
Ground surface and levelness : it is very important that the ground surface be firm
and solid. Pool area must be free of grass, rocks roots or other sharp edges objects.
Any parcel of grass left under the pool will rot and release unpleasant odors. Avoid
installing your pool on surface which has been treated with oil weed-killer or chemical
products. This could affect the vinyl liner among other things.
The entire pool surface must be completely levelled when preparing your site.
DO NOT FILL LOWER GROUND AREA because any added ground won’t give the
needed strength to support pools weight. For a surface level delta greater than
3 ‘’ (10 cm), contact your pool supplier for specific instructions relative to your
situation.
Before you start your installation: make sure you have all the parts for complete
assembling (see your parts lists). If irregularities such as missing part(s) or defect(s)
ever occur, go to your dealer to get new pieces.
< 3’’ MAX
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SPECIAL
NOTICE WILL
BE DELIVERED
BY YOUR
LOCAL DEALER
FOR EVERY
INSTALLATION
OUT OF THE
MANUFACTURER
STANDARDS.
PREPARATION
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SECTION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - OVAL POOLS
1
. The Terrain
Pay special attention to choosing the right location for your
pool:
• Choose a large area, as flat and level as possible and well
drained. (Image 2.1)
• Choose a spot on dry, firm earth (stabilizer or other)—do not
install the pool on asphalt, tar or oil based surfaces, gravel, peat
moss, wood or chemically treated soil.
• Check with your pool dealer to see if Nut Grass grows in your
area. This type of grass may grow up through your pool liner.
Your dealer will be able to advise how best to treat the site.
• Sloped areas will need to be made level by digging away high
spots, not by filling low spots—be prepared to hire earth-moving
equipment if necessary. (Images 2.21 & 2.24)
• Ensure the earth is well compacted and a wall is placed to
prevent the earth from seeping out.
(Image 2.21)
• If you need to install partly in the ground, you must contact
your dealer to see if this is an option for you and that you meet
law requirements in your jurisdiction.
(Image 2.24)
Ground preparation is one of the most important steps in the
installation process. A proper foundation will ensure the rest
of the pool assembly goes smoothly and that no problems will
occur when the pool is filled with water.
GROUND
PREPARATION
2.2.1
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. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL
2.1
2.2.3
2.2.4
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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