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Barriers should be located so as to prohibit permanent structures, 

equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.

PREPARATION

Installation of small swimming pool usually takes only 10 minutes with 

1 people.

Recommendations regarding placement of the pool:

Do not install the pool on a slope or inclined surfaces, on soft or loose 

soil conditions (such as sand or mud), or on an elevated surface such 

as a deck, platform or balcony, which may collapse under the weight of 

the filled pool.

• It is essential the pool is set up on solid, level ground. If the pool is 

set up on uneven ground it can cause collapse of the pool and 

flooding, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to personal 

property. 

• Do not set up on driveways, decks, platforms, gravel or asphalt. 

Ground should be firm enough to withstand the pressure of the 

water; mud, sand, soft / loose soil or tar are not suitable.

• The ground must be cleared of all objects and debris including stones 

and twigs.

• Check with your local city council for by-laws relating to fencing, 

barriers, lighting and safety requirements and ensure you comply 

with all laws.

INSTALLATION

Assembly can be completed without tools.

NOTE: 

It is important to assemble pool in the order shown below. Adult 

assembly required.

1. Find solid, level ground and clear it of debris.

ATTENTION: 

Do not set up the pool under cables or under trees.

2. Spread out the pool and make sure it is right side up.                 

3. Cover the water valve.

4. Inflate the top ring and close the air valve after inflation.

NOTE: 

Do not over inflate. Over inflation may cause damage.

5. Put 1in. to 2in. (2.5cm to 5cm) of water in the pool to cover the floor. 

Once pool floor is slightly covered, gently smooth out all wrinkles. 

Start in the center of the pool and work your way clockwise to the 

outside.

6. Fill the water until the wall is straight up, and the water reaches the 

welding line. Please kindly pay the utmost attention not over fill the 

pool for security reasons.

Prevent Young Children From Drowning:

Install fencing or approved barrier around all sides of pool.

State or local laws or codes may require fencing or other approved 

barriers.

Check state or local laws and codes before setting up pool.

Drowning occurs silently and quickly. Assign an adult to supervise pool 

and wear provided water watcher tag.

Keep children in your direct sight when they are in or near pool and 

when you are filling and emptying pool.

When searching for a missing child, check pool first, even if you think 

your child is in the house.

Pool presents a drowning hazard even during filling and draining of the 

pool. Maintain constant supervision of children and do not remove any 

safety barriers until the pool is completely empty and stowed away.

Refer to the list of barrier recommendations and guidelines as 

described in CPSC Publication No.362.

Assign an adult to be responsible for watching children in the pool. 

Give this person a “water watcher” tag and ask that they wear it the 

entire time they are in charge of supervising children in the pool. If they 

need to leave for any reason, ask this person to pass the “water 

watcher” tag and the supervision responsibility to another adult.

Prevent Young Children From Gaining Access to Pool:

Remove pool ladders before leaving pool. Toddlers can climb ladder 

and get into pool.

Position furniture away from pool so that children cannot climb and 

gain access to pool.

When leaving pool, remove floats and toys from pool that might attract 

a child.

Be Prepared to Respond to an Emergency:

Keep a working phone and list of emergency numbers near pool.

Become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so you can 

respond to an emergency.

Diving Risk:

Do not dive into the pool. Diving into shallow water can result in a 

broken neck, paralysis, or death.

 

Electrocution Risk:

Keep all electrical lines, radios, speakers and other electrical 

appliances away from the pool.

Do not place pool near or under overhead electrical lines.

Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Swimming Pool

Section I: 

Outdoor swimming pool

An outdoor swimming pool, including an inground, aboveground, or 

onground pool, hot tub, or spa, should be provided with a barrier which 

complies with the following:

  1. The top of the barrier should be at least 48 inches above grade 

measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the 

swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade 

and the bottom of the barrier should be 4 inches measured on the 

side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. 

Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an 

aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as the 

pool structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the 

barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum 

vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the 

bottom of the barrier should be 4 inches.

  2. Openings in the barrier should not allow passage of a 4-inch 

diameter sphere.

  3. Solid barriers, which do not have openings, such as a masonry or 

stone wall, should not contain indentations or protrusions except 

for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.

  4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members 

and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 

less than 45 inches, the horizontal members should be located on 

the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical 

members should not exceed 1-3/4 inches in width. Where there are 

decorative cutouts, spacing within the cutouts should not exceed 

1-3/4 inches in width.

  5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members 

and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 

inches or more, spacing between vertical members should not 

exceed 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts, spacing 

within the cutouts should not exceed 1-3/4 inches in width.

  6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences should not exceed 1-3/4 

inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the 

top or the bottom which reduce the openings to no more than 1-3/4 

inches.

  7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a 

lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal 

members should be no more than 1-3/4 inches.

  8. Access gates to the pool should comply with Section I, Paragraphs 

1 through 7,and should be equipped to accommodate alocking 

device. Pedestrian access gates should open outward, away from 

the pool, and should be self-closing and have a self-latching 

device. Gates other than pedestrian access gates should have a 

self-latching device. Where the release mechanism of the 

self-latching device is located less than 54 inches from the bottom 

of the gate, (a) the release mechanism should be located on the 

pool side of the gate at least 3 inches below the top of the gate and 

(b) the gate and barrier should have no opening greater than 1/2 

inch within18 inches of the release mechanism.

  9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves aspart of the barrier, one of the 

following should apply:

      (a) All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall should 

be equipped with an alarm which produces an audible warning 

when the door and its screen, if present, are opened. The alarm 

should sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds within 

7 seconds after the door is opened. Alarms should meet the 

requirements of UL2017 General-Purpose Signaling Devices 

and Systems, Section 77. The alarm should have a minimum 

sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet and the sound of the 

alarm should be distinctive from other household sounds, such 

as smoke alarms, telephones, and door bells. The alarm should 

automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm should be 

equipped with manual means, such as touchpads or switches, 

to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening of the 

door from either direction. Such deactivation should last for 

nomore than 15 seconds. The deactivation touchpads or 

switches should be located at least 54 inches above the 

threshold of the door.

      (b) The pool should be equipped with a power safety cover which 

complies with ASTM F1346-91 listed below.

      (c) Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors with 

self-latching devices, are acceptable so long as the degree of 

protection afforded is not less than the protection afforded by 

(a) or (b) described above.

10. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where 

the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means 

of access is a ladder or steps, then (a) the ladder to the pool or 

steps should be capable of being secured, locked or removed to 

prevent access, or (b) the ladder or steps should be surrounded by 

a barrier which meets Section I, Paragraphs 1 through 9. When the 

ladder or steps are secured, locked, or removed,any opening 

created should not allow the passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere.

Section II: 

Barrier Locations

A

Liner

B

Underwater adhesive 

repair patch 

DISMANTLING THE POOL

1. Open water valve on the bottom of the pool, water will drain 

automatically. (Check local regulations for drainage by-laws). Then 

push down the wall of the pool to release the water. Make sure 

release all the water in 20 minutes.

NOTE: 

Drain by adult only!

2. Open the air valve on the top ring to deflate.

3. Air dry.

ATTENTION:

 Do not leave the drained pool outside.

REPAIR

If your pool is damaged, use the provided repair patch.

1. Clean area to be repaired.

2. Carefully peel patch.

3. Press patch over area to be repaired.

4. Wait 30 minutes before inflation.

POOL MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

 If you do not adhere to the maintenance guidelines covered 

herein, your health might be at risk, especially that of your children.

1. Change the water of pools frequently (particularly in hot weather) or 

when noticeably contaminated, unclean water is harmful to the user’s 

health.

2. Please contact your local retailer to obtain chemicals to treat the 

water in your pool. Be sure to follow the chemical manufacturer’s 

instructions.

3. Proper maintenance can maximize the life of your pool.

4. See packaging for water capacity.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

1. After deflation, use a damp cloth to gently clean all surfaces.

NOTE: 

Never use solvents or other chemicals that may damage the 

product.

2. Remove all the accessories and spare parts of the pool and store 

them clean and dry.

3. Once pool is completely dry, sprinkle with talcum powder to prevent 

pool from sticking together, fold pool carefully. If pool is not 

completely dry, mould may result and will damage the pool liner.

4. Store liner and accessories in a cool, dry place out of children’s 

reach, with a moderate temperature between 5°C / 41°F and 38°C / 

100°F.

5. During the rainy season, pool and accessories should be stored as 

instructed above.

6. Unproper draining of the pool might cause serious personal injury 

and/or damage to personal property.

7. Check the product for damage at the beginning of each season and 

at regular intervals when in use.

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