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BYOS-IM  Rev. 08/15  (SBK-BYOS INSTAL)

B Y O S 1

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( B U I L D   Y O U R   O W N   S L I D E )

Assembly & Installation Instructions

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

The installation of this product should be done only by a licensed and professional installer.  Installation should
be done strictly in conformance with all local building codes, electrical codes and other building and safety laws
and regulations. Among other things, your installer should carefully analyze the need to bond the product to
prevent an electrical hazard. Failure to properly install this product could result in a dangerous condition,
including but not limited to electrical or structural hazards. Inter-Fab, Inc. disclaims all liability arising from the
installation and the user assumes all risk associated with the installation.  

WARNING

Summary of Contents for BYOS 1 SLIDE SYSTEM

Page 1: ... done only by a licensed and professional installer Installation should be done strictly in conformance with all local building codes electrical codes and other building and safety laws and regulations Among other things your installer should carefully analyze the need to bond the product to prevent an electrical hazard Failure to properly install this product could result in a dangerous condition...

Page 2: ...at obstruct the pathway for sliders or cause potential harm to the head arms or legs Minimum recommended head clearance above the slide pathway is 7 feet Minimum BYOS 1 water envelope is 7 wide centered on slide x 13 5 long x 4 5 deep The exit section must be installed with the correct alighnmenet to the pool edge with a minimum overhang of 3 and should be supported at the fiberglass landing plate...

Page 3: ...ls Required 6 Step 1 Preparing Site 6 Step 2 Flume Assembly 6 7 Step 3 Entry Section Anchor Assembly 8 9 Step 4 Variable 15 and 30 Anchor Information 10 Step 5 Move the Slide 10 Step 6 Excavate the Holes 11 Step 7 Reset Slide in Position 11 Step 8 Final Slide Position 12 14 Step 9 Pour Concrete Piers 14 Step 10 Connect Water Supply 14 Flume Anchor Support Hardware 15 Slide Care Maintenance 16 Page...

Page 4: ...e the water delivery system is on and lubricating the slide prior to use 15 Collision with another swimmer or a diver can result in serious injury or death for one or both persons Before sliding always make sure that the path in front of the slide is free from any including submerged obstructions including other people or objects in the pool such as rafts inner tubes etc When a diving board is als...

Page 5: ...our feet six inches 4 6 from the back wall of the pool A minimum depth of four feet six inches 4 6 must be maintained at a distance of nine feet 9 along the centerline of the slide from point A The above described water depth profile shall extend a minimum of three feet six inches 3 6 on either side of the centerline of the slide See Diagrams A B C DIAGRAM B NOT TO SCALE Minimum Slide Clearance Ar...

Page 6: ...has to be at the pool edge Refer to Diagram D E below If the slide meets the pool edge straight on then the end of the exit section should be parallel with the pool edge Refer to the Diagram F below NOTE The exit point of the flume can be no higher than 20 above the water DIAGRAM D NOT TO SCALE DIAGRAM E NOT TO SCALE DIAGRAM F NOT TO SCALE 3 MINIMUM OVERHANG 3 MINIMUM OVERHANG 3 MINIMUM OVERHANG ...

Page 7: ...cified herein are minimum measurements required for the BYOS and may need to be increased due to local weather soil conditions frost line and or local building codes For best performance the recommended water flow at the slide is 30 GPM Zoom Flume water delivery system requires a 1 flexible PVC hose NOTE A ball valve in line is recommended for water flow adjustment Do not construct objects or form...

Page 8: ...tual pathway where the slide will reside Be careful not to scratch the slide Attach the exit section anchor support followed by the next flume section in the correct order of the slide pathway To help identify the flume sections for the correct order of assembly there are stickers attached at each flange end of each flume section For example attach the letter A end of the exit section to the lette...

Page 9: ...l bolts Insert bolts in this order bolt flat washer flanges flat washer lock washer nut On flanges that require anchor supports insert bolts in this order bolt flat washer flanges anchor support flat washer lock washer and nut Insert and hand tighten all the flange bolts Then utilizing a torque wrench tighten each nut to approximately half of the maximum 25 ft lbs Tighten the bolts in an alternati...

Page 10: ...s shown in Fig 5 Using 4 each 3 8 x1 bolts attach the anchor to the entry section Use a flat washer on each side of the part and anchor Pass the bolt through from the outside of part toward the underside and add a lock washer and a nut to each bolt Hand tighten only Fig 6 Attach right and left arms as shown in Fig 7 and 8 The arms are attached at this point only to the anchor upright using 2 each ...

Page 11: ...be mounted in ground or with minimum 18 diameter tube When oriented correctly the bottom of the entry section will be level as shown in Fig 10 When attaching the first BYOS section to the Entry Section the anchor right and left arms will be attached as shown in Fig 11 and 12 NOTE When slide is assembled and leveled as per instructions the bolts on the anchors may be tightened TIP Once all the flum...

Page 12: ...o allow room for concrete chutes when using concrete tube forms in a BYOS installation This improved anchor design will provide more flexibility in installation options and make your BYOS installations even easier Fig 13 32 20 8 4 Maximum Concrete Embedment Depth Minimum Concrete Embedment Depth Fig 13 STEP FIVE Move the slide Once the entire slide is assembled and resting on the anchor supports i...

Page 13: ...at this time The top rebar cross member will be approximately 4 below final concrete grade for maximum anchor embedment depth Minimum anchor embedment depth will have the middle rebar cross member approximately 4 below final concrete grade See Fig 13 NOTE It is essential that the vertical portions of the anchors are plumb Anchor supports shall be bonded Refer to your local building electrical code...

Page 14: ...ful installation The exit section must meet the pool edge at the correct elevation in the correct orientation and be level in both axes Fig 15 Fig 16 When determining level position for the exit section please note that the exit section starts with a 15 up slope which then makes a gradual transition to level point toward the exit point Check for level position only as illustrated below Utilize an ...

Page 15: ...incorporates a slight downhill slope which transitions to a full 15 To ensure correct placement of the entry section the trim line along the bottom edge of the outside wall was made level If properly installed the bottom edge of the outside wall of the entry section will be level Fig 18 The sides of the flumes should be checked for level as well The only place along the flume where level positions...

Page 16: ...cure TIPS FOR SETTING THE SLIDE IN FINAL POSITION CONTINUED Now place the exit section in its correct horizontal and vertical position relative to the pool edge by adjusting the blocks Then start at the top of the slide and work down using an angle finder along the center of the flume adjust the blocks to achieve the correct angle for the flume Once the angle for the flume is set correctly re chec...

Page 17: ...dware set BYOS 102 Fig 21 1 2 3 5 7 4 6 BYOS 101 COMBO ENTRY SECTION ANCHOR SUPPORT HARDWARE QTY PART NUMBER COMPONENT DESCRIPTION 6 H SS 3 8 LOC WA 3 8 Lock Washer Stainless Steel 12 H SS 3 8 FLT WA 3 8 MS 815 Flat Washer Stainless Steel 6 H SS 3 8 F NUT 3 8 Hex Nut Stainless Steel 6 H SS 3 8X1 HB 3 8 16X1 Hex Bolt Stainless Steel BYOS 102 FLUME TO FLUME CONNECTION HARDWARE QTY PART NUMBER COMPON...

Page 18: ... wire brushes metal scrapers Scotchbrite or other abrasive sponge pads Keeping your slide s gel coat finish coated with wax starting when the slide is new is the best way to prolong its life Choose a wax intended for use on gel coat surfaces Preferably one designed for use in a Marine environment Test product on small inconspicuous section of slide prior to full application While application instr...

Page 19: ...I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S B Y O S 1 S L I D E 17 BYOS IM Rev 08 15 SBK BYOS INSTAL NOTES ...

Page 20: ...o does not include damage or failure resulting from other causes including but not limited to acts of God misuse or abuse accident or negligence fire improper installation or ice damage In the event that products are altered or repaired by anyone without the prior written approval of Inter Fab all warranties are voided S R Smith shall not be responsible for the cost of removal or replacement of an...

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