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CARVIN

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 SILVER SERIES ABOVE-GROUND POOL | USER MANUAL

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INSTALLATION

Before starting the installation of your pool, make sure you have all the necessary 

tools listed below. Check the contents of each of the boxes containing the parts of 

the pool and make sure everything is there before starting your installation. All parts 

included in the boxes are important and should all be installed. If parts are left out 

from the installation, this could cause serious failure of the pool structure. Once the 

installation of a swimming pool is started, it should be completed as soon as possible. 

If a part is missing or defective, please contact your CARVIN

®

 retailer were your 

purchase was made.

TOOLS

• Shovel

•  Water hose

•  Hammer

•  Rubber mallet

•  Soil Compactor (manual or mechanic)

•  Linear level 

• Pliers

•  Vacuum cleaner

•  Gardening rake

•  Measuring tape

•  Drill, ratchet or adjustable wrench

•  Screwdriver bit #3 Phillips or Robertson

•  Hexagonal socket 7/16”

• Wheelbarrow

•  Punch 3/16” diameter

• Stepladder

•  Vinyl covered hook, rope and tent pegs

REQUIRED MATERIAL

•  Duct tape 2”

•  Nails or rods 8” (number of up1)

•  Wall stabilizing hooks (number of uprights)

•  Sand (see below quantities)

•  Patio slab (equal to the # of uprights)

•  Prefabricated cove sections (option) 

•  Under liner pool carpet

•  Plywood sheet ½”, (2x) 3’ x 3’

•  Cardboard 16” x 9“

•  Wooden plank 2” x 4” of length equal to the radius of the pool

• CARVIN

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 pool parts

REQUIRED POOL EQUIPMENT

A basic circulation and filtration system MUST BE INSTALLED. This system includes 

the following products by installation order:
• A skimmer

• Pool pump

• Filter

• Water return

POOL LOCATION

We highly recommend you hire a certified installer recommended by your retailer 

to install your pool. If you decide to install your pool yourself, we recommend it be 

done by at least 3 people.

INFORMATIONS REQUIRED 

FOR SWIMMING POOL INSTALLATION

POOL SIZE

12’

15’

18’

21’

24’

27’

POOL RADIUS

6’

7’6’’

9’

10’6’’

12’

13’6’’

FONDATION RADIUS

7’

8’6’’

10’

11’6’’

13’

14’6’’

SAND REQUIRED 

(TONS)*

1,5

2

3

3,5

4,5

5

* The material required for the foundation should be the finest rock dust possible and can be

 

  mixed with sand.

The installation must comply with the codes of the 

authority having jurisdiction and may require permits 

for building, plumbing electrical, zoning etc. Check local 

municipal laws and rules before starting your installa-

tion, this could influence the location of your pool.

The Warranty of the Product will be canceled if all instal-

lation requirements and guidelines are not respected.

WARNING

WARNING

One of the most important steps is to choose the ideal location for your pool. 

This will determine the life expectancy of your pool.
•  The ground must have a good drainage and be solid, have a positive slope 

  (keeping the water away from pool base), should not be on a hollow ground since 

  this will result in a build up of water, this could jeopardize your foundation and 

  damage your pool.

 

The ground must be free of rocks, pebbles, tree roots, bamboo and cattails.

 

Never install your pool in a place where chemicals have been spread, this could 

  damage the liner and rust the wall.

 

Never install your pool on a concrete floor, asphalt, tarpaper, grass, wood, gravel

 

  or clay. 

 

Position your pool far from trees, electric lines or cables, buildings (house, garage, 

  etc.). Swimmers could use them for diving and could get seriously injured.

 

Never install your pool above buried electrical lines or above a septic tank.

 

The pool shall be located a minimum distance of 6ft (1.83 m) from any electrical 

  receptacle. All 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles located within 20’ (6.0 m) 

  of the pool shall be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). 

  The 20’ (6 m) distance is measured via the shortest straight line distance the 

  supply cord would follow without piercing a floor, wall, ceiling, doorway, window,

 

  or other permanent barrier.

 

Do not cover the rail and the bottom of the wall with mulch. The mulch retains 

  moisture and could help rust the metal wall.

 

Do not use foam as part of foundation; this would void the warranty.

IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLING

1.

 Follow the installation steps thoroughly without omitting anything. It can result in 

  serious accidents.

2.

 Your pool must be level: Your foundation base should have a maximum of ½’’ of 

  slope. The slope of the floor from the shallow wall towards the deep area shall

 

  not exceed 1’ in 7’ (1: 7, 305 mm: 2134 mm) to the point of the first slope

 

  change. The slope of the floor from the point of the first slope change towards the

 

  deepest point shall not exceed 1’ in 3’ (1: 3), (305 mm: 914 mm). The slope 

  adjcent to the shallow area shall have a maximum slope of 1’ in 3’ (1: 3, 

  305 mm: 914 mm) and the slope adjacent to the side walls shall have a maximum 

  slope of 1’ in 1’ (1: 1, 305 mm: 305 mm). The point of the first slope change

 

  shall be defined as the point at which the shallow area slope exceeds 1’ in 7’

 

  (1: 7, 305 mm: 2134 mm) and be at least 6’ (1829 mm) from the shallow end wall 

  of the pool.

3.

 When closing the wall, follow the instructions in our manual using the 2 wall 

  brackets and all provided hardware (all holes must contain a screw).

4.

 The prefabricated cove sections should be well compacted. A lack of thoroughness 

  can result in the liner getting jammed under the rails and perforate. the ground 

  could deform, making the pool sink in or even burst.

5.

 The pool was not designed to be buried (inground). The wieght of the soil will 

  crush the wall inside the pool.

6.

 No installation should be done on unstable ground, ground with a drainage 

  problem, ground with movement or instability and at least 10 meters from a tree. 

The manufacturer of your Product has no responsibility for any omission of the 

installation steps contained in this manual or a non-compliant installation.

Summary of Contents for 975282 Series

Page 1: ...CARVIN POOL EQUIPMENT 4000 boul Casavant Ouest Saint Hyacinthe Qu bec Canada J2S 9E3 M22905002 EN 2020 Le Groupe VIF Inc All rights reserved ROUND SILVER SERIES User Manual for Above Ground Pool...

Page 2: ...fety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others Each safety message is identified by a black box and one of three words DANGER WARNING or CAUTION SUPPORT To obtain support f...

Page 3: ...immers should always use a life jacket Wait 1 hour before swimming after eating since cramps can occur land lead to risks of drowning No walking or sitting on top ledges since they have not been desig...

Page 4: ...a hollow ground since this will result in a build up of water this could jeopardize your foundation and damage your pool The ground must be free of rocks pebbles tree roots bamboo and cattails Never...

Page 5: ...on the plank and make sure the ground forming the rim of the basin is perfectly level Check every 3 to 5 using an imaginary grid the bigger your pool the more measurements you will have to take Make s...

Page 6: ...or skip this step under any circumstances because an oval pool could cause future problems and pool can even burst in time STEP 8 Damp and pack down the rock dust of the perimeter with your compactor...

Page 7: ...tability to the metal sheet It is also recommended to hold and support the top of the wall until it is fully installed with the help of several people or by using the vinyl covered hooks rope and tent...

Page 8: ...tic sheet to prevent contaminants that may contain sand and or soil from affecting the metal wall STEP 3 Once the plastic sheet in place using sand or soil create a triangular shape ledge along the bo...

Page 9: ...ol can be install with J Hook and Overlap liner See the retailer for the liner coping clamp strip for the Overlap liner STEP 1 Open the liner box Do not use sharp tools to open the box IMPORTANT Pool...

Page 10: ...the uprights will have to be installed in top and bottom plates which are the junction between rails STRUCTURE ASSEMBLY UPRIGHT INSTALLATION Before starting the installation of the uprights check if...

Page 11: ...ition all top ledges around the pool structure STEP 2 Center the top ledges to the top plates and uprights Make sure the uprights are straight before screwing top ledges Use the corrugation fold lines...

Page 12: ...orque 4 NM 3FT LB PH3 PH3 Pn 14455110 DRILL AT LOW SPEED Max torque 4 NM 3FT LB Pn 14455032 DRILL AT LOW SPEED Max torque 4 NM 3 FT LB PH3 PH3 Pn 14455110 DRILL AT LOW SPEED Max torque 4 NM 3FT LB Pn...

Page 13: ...ll allow you to correct the surface of the liner and remove folds and wrinkles Do not use an industrial vacuum cleaner that could suck the liner and damage it or pierce it Make sure the vacuum cleaner...

Page 14: ...er must be inspected regularly for leaks Also inspect your wall for corrosion and scratches If problems are detected action must be taken immedi ately Small leaks or holes in the liner can be repaired...

Page 15: ...pool so that the water level is between 6 and 20 15 cm and 50 cm under the water return The water return hole can be blocked or closed once the water level is lowered The hole under the skimmer must...

Page 16: ...he bottom of the pool by vacuuming the leaves and dirt Set the filter to DRAIN to clean without the water having to go through the filter By setting to DRAIN the sand in your filter will stay clean an...

Page 17: ...CARVIN SILVER SERIES ABOVE GROUND POOL USER MANUAL 17 REMPLACEMENT PARTS Use the original CARVIN replacement parts only 6 9 5 8 2 7 4 13 11 10 12 1 7 3 9...

Page 18: ...16 18 5 LEDGE COVER 46078170 8 10 12 14 16 18 6 LEDGER COVER CAP BOU 0362 18 8 10 12 14 16 18 7 RAIL 15 UP 46026371 H 8 10 12 RAIL 15 DOWN 46026371 B 8 10 12 RAIL 24 UP 46026361 H 14 16 18 RAIL 24 DO...

Page 19: ...on Product model serial number and date code Name of retailer or distributor who sold the Product to you The original proof of purchase showing the date of purchase Your name address and telephone num...

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