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CARVIN

®

 DIAMOND SERIES OVAL POOL | USER MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a CARVIN

®

 Diamond Series Oval Pool (“Product”). 

We want to help you get the best results from your new Product and operate it 

safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully

before installing and using the pool. If a problem should arise, or if you have any 

questions about your product, consult an authorized CARVIN

®

 retailer or distributor. 

All the information in this manual is based on the latest Product information

available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make 

changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of 

this publication may be reproduced without written permission. 

READ AND FOLLOW

ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Review all instructions provided with the product prior to its installation, startup, 

operation, shutdown, maintenance or winterization. 

Failure to follow warnings and safety messages may result in property damage 

or personal injury. The user assumes the bodily or material risks arising from any 

improper use of this product.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the product and should 

remain with the product if resold. 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. 

This manual provides important safety messages. A safety message alerts you to 

potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is identi

fi

 ed by 

a black box and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. 

SUPPORT

To obtain support for this Product, visit carvinpool.com/support and refer to

Consumer Information section of this manual.

This Product is compliant with the following safety standard:

ICC-ES File PMG-1576

APSP-4 (2012) Standard for Above-ground / 

Onground Residential Swimming Pools

TABLE OF CONTENT

Introduction 2
Warning 3

Safety recommendations 

3

Pool safety label 

3

Pool liner label 

3

Installation 4

Tools 4

Required material 

4

Pool location 

4

Important to consider before installing 

4

Preparing the site  

5

Ground leveling 

5

Trench digging 

6

Unpacking the pool parts 

7

Assembling the footbeam and buttrest posts 

7

Laying the buttrests inside the trenches 

8

Assembling pressure plates 

8

Assembling the tie straps 

8

Squaring out the straight section 

9

Fill up the trenches 

9

Assemble the bottom feet & rails 

9

Assemble the round section rails 

10

Wall installation 

10

Basin assembly 

11

The sand bed 

12

Installing the geotextile liner 

13

Installing the round

section uprights 

13

Liner installation 

13

Fastening the liner on to the pool wall 

14

Structure assembly 

14

Installing the top plates - round sections 

14

Installing the top plates - straight sections 

15

Installing the posts covers 

15

Installing the ledges 

15

Top ledge cover installation 

16

Locking the foots in round section 

17

Protection against foundation drainage 

17

Filling the pool with water 

17

Inspection 18

Water chemistry 

19

Regular cleaning 

19

Winterizing the pool 

19

Inspection 19

Preparing the water 

19

Winterizing the filtration system 

19

Use of a winter cover 

20

Spring opening 

20

Remplacement parts 

21

Consumer information 

25

Warranty 25

Replacement parts availability 

25

Replacement parts warranty 

25

Entire written warranty 

25

To obtain warranty service 

25

Technical support information 

25

Disclaimers 25

Summary of Contents for OVAL DIAMOND Series

Page 1: ...CARVIN POOL EQUIPMENT 4000 boul Casavant Ouest Saint Hyacinthe Qu bec Canada J2S 9E3 M22905005B EN 2021 Le Groupe VIF Inc All rights reserved OVAL DIAMOND SERIES User Manual for Above Ground Pool...

Page 2: ...btain support for this Product visit carvinpool com support and refer to Consumer Information section of this manual This Product is compliant with the following safety standard ICC ES File PMG 1576 A...

Page 3: ...inexperienced swimmers 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 ha...

Page 4: ...ve 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...

Page 5: ...th D4 Radius 12x15 0 19 3 0 1 18 3 11 4 72 15 6 3 96 m 13 1 98 m 6 6 12x18 1 83 6 0 7 16 2 10 6 11 5 65 18 7 12x21 2 76 9 0 3 9 11 6 55 21 6 12x24 3 68 12 0 3 93 12 11 7 49 24 7 15x21 1 83 6 0 7 16 2...

Page 6: ...70 2 4 70 5 0 152 5 0 152 5 0 152 5 0 152 3 10 117 6 10 117 9 11 301 12 11 393 2 5 74 2 5 74 2 5 74 2 5 74 2 7 78 2 7 78 2 7 78 2 7 78 2 2 67 2 2 67 2 2 67 Equal 2 2 67 Equal 3 8 cm Deep 3 8 cm Deep...

Page 7: ...it will be harder to install ASSEMBLING THE FOOTBEAM AND BUTTREST POSTS For this assembly you will need the following parts ready Qty shown for 1 post STEP 1 Assemble the buttrest 46025009 post on to...

Page 8: ...ING THE TIE STRAPS Look into the table for part number required of tie straps configuration and assem ble with hex cap machine screw 20 x 0 500 14455075 and 20 nuts 14455085 Remove the radii stakes be...

Page 9: ...e very important See Squaring Diagram Measurement The Buttrests on each side must be aligned in respect to one to another The posts assembly must be sitting in the middle of the patio block Measure ac...

Page 10: ...tion of the pool wall make sure the following items are inside the pool enough sand or rock dust to have a 2 bed over the entire inside surface of the pool and for the cove or a prefabricated cove two...

Page 11: ...mference is slightly reduced Tighten all the screws without forgetting any because this could cause an alignment problem STEP 4 Cover the wall joint by applying two or three layers of 2 50mm duct tape...

Page 12: ...the liner STEP 4 If you are using a prefabricated cove follow the instruction in the manual provided by the manufacturer STEP 5 Once the layer of sand is even across using sand or soil create a trian...

Page 13: ...UND SECTION UPRIGHTS Before starting the installation of the uprights check if the bottom plates are centered correctly into the rails of each plate Adjust if necessary STEP 1 Insert uprights into eac...

Page 14: ...n the outside of the wall of the pool If disassembly or reassembly is necessary a liner that has been cut will be much more di cult to position If the excess liner is too long simply fold it and faste...

Page 15: ...Assemble 4x screw per plate P3 PHILLIPS DRIVE P N 14455032 Max torque 4 N m 35 in lbf Screw at low speed P3 PHILLIPS DRIVE P N 14433700 Max torque 3 N m 27 in lbf Screw at low speed P N 14073852 1 2 S...

Page 16: ...crewing zone Screw top ledges with 2 screws 14455110 on each side Use the outermost holes to screw on the top ledges Many holes are on the top plates for assembly use the one that seems best located f...

Page 17: ...l with cardboard and duct tape to also prevent air from escaping STEP 6 Install the safety labels as prescribed in Section Warnings of this manual Water return outlet Duct Tape Skimmer Water return ou...

Page 18: ...y 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 easily using repair kits sol...

Page 19: ...ure the pipe is above water level to prevent the pool water from emptying through the hole Fill this pipe with antifreeze until you see antifreeze coming out of the main drain of the pool You will not...

Page 20: ...of your cover Take o your winter cover from your pool STEP 2 Reposition your filtration system in place and reconnect the hoses to the skimmer and water return STEP 3 Fill the pool with water so that...

Page 21: ...CARVIN DIAMOND SERIES OVAL POOL USER MANUAL 21 REMPLACEMENT PARTS Use the original CARVIN replacement parts only 24 24...

Page 22: ...CARVIN DIAMOND SERIES OVAL POOL USER MANUAL 22 REMPLACEMENT PARTS Use the original CARVIN replacement parts only 6 27 5 26 2 8 4 1 8 3 28 29 30 27 27 32...

Page 23: ...CARVIN DIAMOND SERIES OVAL POOL USER MANUAL 23 REMPLACEMENT PARTS Use the original CARVIN replacement parts only 6 5 7 18 27 16 24 25 17 25 24 15 16 24 14 27...

Page 24: ...RAIGHT RAIL 4 8 12 16 8 12 20 20 28 17 46023511 46023506 OVAL POOL POST COVER DIAMOND SERIES 4 6 8 10 6 8 12 12 16 18 46073711 46073706 OVAL POOL STRAIGHT MARGELLE DIAMOND SERIES 2 4 6 8 4 6 10 10 14...

Page 25: ...by the retailer s or distributor s management contact the CARVIN technical support When you write or call please provide the following information Product model serial number and date code Name of ret...

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