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Buttress-Free

Traditional Buttress

STEP 9 – PRESSURE PLATE INSTALLATION:

Place one 44" pressure plate on each strap end channel so that the center of the plate is even with the center 

of the channel. When installing these plates the corrugation bumps should be up and the flat surface should 
be down. One edge has a larger flat surface than the other. The larger flat surface should be closer to the center 
of the pool. (See diagram). 

The pressure plate must extend past the end of the channel about 1"towards the

center of your pool.  

If you have done this correctly the two holes in the center of the pressure plate line up with

the two holes in the center of the strap end channel. Secure the plates to the channels using two #12 X ¾" screws
in each. Once all plates are secured to the channels, the plates should overlap each other. Secure the plates to each
other using three #12 screws in each overlapping area.

Fig. 28

Fig. 29

Summary of Contents for Bermuda

Page 1: ...ink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and reflexes Never use pool alone All children must be supervised continuously Do not use pool if bottom is not clearly...

Page 2: ...8 FT 5 IN 144 12 FT STRAIGHT SIDE BETWEEN UPRIGHTS TOP BOTTOM WALL RIM 12 PCS 37 1 2 BEAM SLAT INSTALLED ON BOTH SIDES OF EACH UPRIGHT ON THE CURVED SIDES OF THE OVAL POOL CURVED END BOTTOM WALL RIM 3...

Page 3: ...5 35 23 4 33 18 x 33 18 2 42 23 4 40 18 x 40 18 2 32 20 4 30 15 x 30 15 2 28 6 20 4 15 x 26 15 2 26 6 Note All above diagrams are for Buttress Free oval pools If you have a traditional Buttress oval...

Page 4: ...completed those two steps you should find that the rest of the installation moves along much more quickly 4 Please be sure to review all safety material and local codes before beginning your installat...

Page 5: ...near hazardous structures or out of local code restrictions It is essential that the area selected for your pool has a level and firm base Do not assemble your pool on asphalt tar or oil base surfaces...

Page 6: ...ng else down to that level You do not want to build up the lower areas to be level with the higher areas Doing this will cause the ground to settle once the pool is full of water If the ground settles...

Page 7: ...DIFFERENT SLATS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION The wall of your pool has four different types of slats Please separate the four different types of slats before you begin The smooth surface of the slat...

Page 8: ...cking list as well This way if you are missing something you can contact the people you purchased the pool from before you begin the construction of the pool Below are some generic diagrams of oval po...

Page 9: ...the other side around the straight side upright The hole on each side of the strut lines up with the hole in the straight side upright that is farthest from the open end of the straight side upright...

Page 10: ...hannels and 5 16 x 4 long stainless steel bolts for connecting the gussets to the uprights Remember to include the three hole plate at the fronts of the gussets If these washers are left off your pool...

Page 11: ...long and one will measure 39 275 long C If your pool is 18 wide each strap will be made up of four pieces Three of the pieces will measure 52 6875 long and one piece will measure 39 275 long Regardle...

Page 12: ...there is one piece of strap material that is 39 275 long for each strap assembly example a 15 x 30 pool has four strap assemblies so it comes with four 39 275 long strap pieces With the Buttress Free...

Page 13: ...d channels when connecting the strap sections to the channel As you are bolting the strap to the strap end channels add the end channel caps to the under side of the straps at each end as shown in Fig...

Page 14: ...re bolting the strap to the strap end channels add the end channel caps to the underside of the straps at each end as shown in Fig 22 and Fig 23 When these end channel caps are lined up properly the t...

Page 15: ...your pool has more than two assemblies you will put the next assemblies 42 on center from the previous assembly as shown in Fig 26 and Fig 27 always keeping the same number of assemblies on each side...

Page 16: ...r flat surface should be closer to the center of the pool See diagram The pressure plate must extend past the end of the channel about 1 towards the center of your pool If you have done this correctly...

Page 17: ...35 1 4 46 1 4 46 1 4 47 1 4 47 1 4 5 6 radius 5 6 radius 7 6 radius 7 6 radius 9 0 radius 9 0 radius Bottom Wall Rim Transition 4 corners Quantity 4 4 4 4 4 Length 39 39 39 39 39 9 Radius Top Wall Rim...

Page 18: ...der Metal Bottom Wall Rim A The 37 long bottom wall rims go in between the straight side uprights You simply press them down inside the straight side bottom connector on each side These wall rims will...

Page 19: ...ve that measurement you should measure the distance between the two opposite straight side uprights the same way as shown in Fig 37 and Fig 38 The two measurements should be exactly the same If they a...

Page 20: ...4 BOTTOM WALL RIN 4 PCS 35 1 4 SAME AS CURVED END TOP RAIL RIM CURVED END BOTTOM WALL RIM 12 PCS 38 CURVED END TOP WALL RIM 8 PCS 35 1 4 144 12 FT 167 40 111 134 148 150 42 79 167 148 148 148 12 FT 4...

Page 21: ...4 PCS 39 TRANSITION 4 CORNERS TOP WALL RIM 4 PCS 36 1 2 CURVED END BOTTOM WALL RIM 10 PCS 49 CURVED END TOP WALL RIM 10 PCS 46 1 4 15 x 30 182 15 FT 2 IN 221 50 131 162 182 186 42 90 221 182 182 186...

Page 22: ...18 FT 6 IN 218 18 FT 2 IN 42 51 201 222 217 R108 173 136 15 27 18 x 40 252 42 252 222 19 10 9 396 33 FT 217 217 222 18 FT 6 IN 218 18 FT 2 IN 42 51 201 222 217 R108 173 136 15 27 TRANSITION 4 CORNERS...

Page 23: ...are still 42 on center Be sure that the tops of the straight side uprights are as well Buttress Free Traditional Buttress STEP 13A LEVELING THE CURVED SIDES The next step is to level the curved sides...

Page 24: ...t Beam slats have two large ribs on them Until the pool is completely assembled helpers always need to hold up both ends of the pool wall The edges of the slat should interlock as shown in Fig 45 Make...

Page 25: ...them against a fence or some other sturdy object On most models the top of the uprights can be identified by either an extra hole in the middle or by an extra hole on each side depending on which pool...

Page 26: ...the pool Upright 10 Screw Bottom Plate 10 Screw Fastening uprights will require one two or three 10x screws for each upright depending on which model pool you have The top plates remain unsecured for...

Page 27: ...h the metal Since the presence of such chemicals is beyond the control of the manufacturer such damage is not covered by the warranty The plastic sheeting will not prevent a washout in the event that...

Page 28: ...tness or stretching of the liner when the pool is being filled CORRECT LINER SEAM Resting evenly on or near the cove of the pool Seam may not always lie on the cove as pictured so your focus should be...

Page 29: ...to the last curved side upright and then do the same with the remaining long stabilizers on the other curved side B Once the curved sides have been completed find the four 37 wall rims Push these wal...

Page 30: ...INSTALLATION continued Traditional Buttress Buttress Free Fig 59 Fig 60 Corner Top Wall Rim Curved Side Top Wall Rim Straight Side Top Wall Rim 33 Corner Top Wall Rim Curved Side Top Wall Rim Straight...

Page 31: ...oval upright and the stabilizer rail match the holes on the top plate to those on the straight side upright and fasten them together using four 10 x screws in each For the uprights on the curved ends...

Page 32: ...hardware that is necessary for the resin top rail pools You should have two people while installing the top rails If a top rail falls in the pool it can cut your liner You should have two different l...

Page 33: ...Use on oval uprights Fasten bottom half of top cap to upright using 10 screws Secure top half to bottom half using 12 screws CURVED SIDE ANGLE SUPPORT Use on curved end upright TOP VIEW OF STRAIGHT SI...

Page 34: ...de is strictly forbidden During the winter your pool is subject to more stress than in the summer and any breakage that is caused by incorrect winter procedures is not subject to any warranty with thi...

Page 35: ...st be extended to find any leaks Maintain a strict leak inspection schedule throughout fall winter and spring months Spring thawing which frequently leads to ground heaving can be especially dangerous...

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