BWT OCTO +450, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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2020/09- Version: L Code : 97112223
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1.8 Colour variations
Colour variations are common to every species of wood. Treatment
brings them out because the depth of penetration of the product
depends on the wood density and grain. Weathering of wood outdoors
will significantly attenuate these colour variations.
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During storage. If you do not intend to assemble your pool immediately, you should store it without
opening it, in a well ventilated room, or failing this, in an area protected from the elements and sunlight. If
you had to unpack, you must repack and restrap the pallets. Once the pallets are undone, the wooden
structure must be assembled within 24 to 48 hours.
1.9 Curved wood
Due to the constant pressure exerted by the water, the walls of the pool may curve slightly over time.
This phenomenon, attributable to the natural elasticity of wood, will stabilise of its own accord and in no
way would lead to failure of the wooden slats.
It is not a defect, and would not constitute grounds for a guarantee claim.
2. FOREWORD
Congratulations on acquiring your pool. We have taken great care with the design and manufacture of your
pool to provide you with a top quality product.
The wood used to make the various elements (interlocking walls, coping, ladder, etc.) was carefully
selected. Outdoors, these wooden elements are subject to constant weathering: contact with the ground,
temperature variations, exposure to sunlight, rain and frost, insect attack, etc. The wood’s ability to withstand
this aggression depends on the origin of the wood and the method used to treat it.
For this reason, we choose pine from extensive, sustainably managed forests in northern Europe. Why do
we insist on this? Because the more rigorous climates above the 57th parallel favour very slow tree growth,
making the wood stronger and more resilient.
The wood is autoclaved, this involves subjecting the wood alternately to pressure and vacuum in order to
drive the treatment chemicals into the heart of the wood as opposed to other more superficial treatment
techniques such as soaking.
Class IV treated wood in contact with the ground is immune to insect attack and rotting caused by humidity.
Autoclave treatment is guaranteed 10 years, in accordance with standards currently in effect.
The pool coping is made of treated PINE planks.
Wood is a living material, variations in temperature and humidity can cause it to expand or contract so take
care to follow the storage and assembly instructions concerning the wooden structure. Similarly, prolonged
exposure to UV light can cause wood to grey. These are natural phenomena that in no way effect the
service life of the products.
Do not apply any product to the wood (for example: lazure, micro-porous products, etc.).