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POOL MAINTENANCE

WINTERIZING YOUR POOL

No Diving or Jumping.  Observe all Safety Rules

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WINTERIZING YOUR POOL

 

Along with the cool nights of autumn comes the end of the swimming season. During the 
winter your pool is subject to more stress than in the summer, and any breakage that is 
caused by incorrect winter procedures is not subject to any warranty with 

 

this company.

 

All of our pools are designed to be left up all winter, but nonetheless 
are subject to the warranty that was purchased. Continue to 
chlorinate and filter until the pool is closed down. If you follow our 
recommendations, you will be able to winterize your pool 
properly in a few hours. 

 

Properly winterizing your pool will protect it from 
damage and make it easier for you to reopen it when 
spring arrives.

 

The key to fast and easy winterization lies in regular 
treatment of the water until the start of the cold 
season, even if you haven’t been using the pool.

 

Routine maintenance becomes easier and less 
frequent as the water gets cooler. In order to keep 
the water clean and clear and to prevent the liner 
from staining, we recommend closing your pool as 
late as possible, i.e. toward the end of September 
when the water temperature is about 10°C (50°F).

 

Waiting until you have finished closing the pool 
before shutting off the filtration system will 
prevent hoses still connected from freezing.

 

Follow the instructions on the following pages or 
contact your retailer for further information to 
ensure that you are protecting your pool properly.

Summary of Contents for Definition STR

Page 1: ...INSPIRATION REGENCY STR RTR LX DEFINITION 04 19 V35034 INSTALLATION MANUAL BRACELESS OVAL POOLS...

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Page 3: ...ter is a serious health hazard The safety stickers must be installed as per following instructions Failure to properly install warning labels will void warranty Failure to mount these safety labels ma...

Page 4: ...or supply liners for our pools Please contact your liner s manufacturer with questions or if instructions are not included with the liner Liner must be installed per the liner manufacturer s instructi...

Page 5: ...1 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 6: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 2 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 7: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 3 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 8: ...ting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 9: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 10: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 6 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 11: ...1 7 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 12: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 8 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 13: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 9 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 14: ...ting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 15: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 11 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 16: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 12 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 17: ...1 13 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 18: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 14 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 19: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 20: ...ting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 21: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 17 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 22: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 18 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 23: ...1 19 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 24: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 20 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 25: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 21 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 26: ...ting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 27: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 23 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 28: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 24 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 29: ...1 25 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 30: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 26 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 31: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 27 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 32: ...ting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 33: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 29 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 34: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 30 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 35: ...1 31 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 36: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 32 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 37: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 33 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 38: ...ting GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 39: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 35 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 40: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 36 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 41: ...1 37 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW Important Note Do not throw away the extruded polystyrene sections Important Note Make sure you...

Page 42: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 38 PartsListing GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 43: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules PartsListing 1 39 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 PARTS LISTING CONTENTS...

Page 44: ...areas will need to be made level by digging away high spots not by filling low spots be prepared to hire earth moving equipment if necessary Images 2a 2b Ensure the earth is well compacted and a wall...

Page 45: ...roots will damage the pool liner Areas recently treated with oil based weed killers chemicals or fertilizers 3 Plan Ahead Will you be adding an adjacent deck later Be sure to leave room Will you be u...

Page 46: ...ape Duct tape Trowel Wrench Gloves 4 Tools Needed List of required materials Straight wood plank Material that provides a permanent base ex Crushed stone Fine sand void of debris Cement blocks 5cm x 2...

Page 47: ...Image 1 c Now you must make the round ends that will be the oval part In order to do so you will have to determine the center of the radius on each side and drive a peg into the ground Image 2 d Using...

Page 48: ...n of spray paint to mark straight lines Image 5 g You now have the space marked out that is needed for your oval pool Image 6 2 Remove the sod a Remove the sod from the area you have just outlined Ima...

Page 49: ...k slot All dimensions are in inches 4 11 3 4 2 2 1 8 10 places 2 3 4 1 1 1 6 2 3 4 1 1 1 6 17 11 3 8 15 2 3 4 21 4 Gap between tracks 1 42 15 places 8x 17 6 straight track 12x 15 55 1 4 rails Pool Lim...

Page 50: ...ping tool or a soil compactor machine c Take material such as rock dust or fine mortar that can conform a solid permanent base and deposit this material around the rim of the basin Image 9 d The mater...

Page 51: ...nding on the side 6 35 cm 2 5 mechanical screws B14x20x212 with nuts N14x20 Note that the sleeve with the anchor holes should be installed facing into the pool Images 11 12 b Insert the vertical sleev...

Page 52: ...vertical sleeve with screws You will need to remove the sleeve again in order to fit the bottom plate over the T more easily before replacing and attaching the vertical sleeve c Insert the extruded po...

Page 53: ...o ensure that your line is perpendicular measure from each radius center to the top of your line The measurement should be exactly the same on each side If not adjust until both are the same and you w...

Page 54: ...of the buttress joint is level with the ground Image 20 Even number of trenches c If your oval pool contains an even number of buttresses measure from the center line out 22 1 2 Position the buttress...

Page 55: ...d measure about 20 cm x 40 cm x 10cm 8 x 16 x 2 allowing one of the slabs to extend past the inside end of the T b Add approximately 2cm 3 4 of compacted stone dust under the concrete block patio ston...

Page 56: ...e that they are level and not tilting left or right Image 23 d From the first buttress check to see that second buttress is 45 from center and continue to ensure that all measurements between each but...

Page 57: ...forget to put straps first Image 26 c Continue to install the remaining steel straps and pressure plates one the one side only as described in the previous step Do spot checks to ensure everything is...

Page 58: ...upward Remeasure and tighten screws Recheck measurement again Image 29 h Measure the two intersecting axes to ensure that the two straight sections are parallel Image 30 2 Proceed to Section 2 Assembl...

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Page 60: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Footprints 1 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVAL POOLS GROUND PREPARATION THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS YOUR POOL S FOOTPRINT Section 1...

Page 61: ...RINT 10 x 16 For SSPSRSF11 R5 3 13 16 Gap between tracks 0 48 Perimeter 528 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 11 2 13 16 1 1 2 1 3 1 6 4 11 3 4 4 places 4x...

Page 62: ...1 2 5 9 9 1 3 1 6 7 0 1 5 1 6 1 1 7 7 8 2 2 1 8 2places 3 8 3 1 6 15 5 15 16 4 11 3 4 12 1 5 16 1 2 8 1 8 12 8 1 8 12 30cm 6 10 1 8 19 2 1 2 R6 2 3 16 Perimeter 631 hole to hole Track length measured...

Page 63: ...1 8 3 places Gap between tracks 0 67 Perimeter 723 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 4 11 3 4 15 5 15 16 14 2 15 16 1 4 2 1 5 1 6 12 1 5 16 6 places Outer L...

Page 64: ...ap between tracks 0 10 14 10 15 16 4 11 3 4 18 3 9 16 Perimeter 837 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 20x 15 47 3 4 track 9 places 12 30cm Pool Limit Outer...

Page 65: ...SPSRSF11 Perimeter 927 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 14 10 15 16 Gap between tracks 0 08 4 11 3 4 18 3 9 16 20x 15 47 3 4 track 12 places 12 30cm Outer...

Page 66: ...tracks 0 36 21 4 17 11 3 8 4 11 3 4 Perimeter 1043 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 2 2 1 8 8 places 12 places 12x 27 38 track 8x 27 41 transition track 24...

Page 67: ...2 1 8 3 places Perimeter 631 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 1 4 2 1 5 1 6 14 2 15 16 R6 0 7 8 8 5 5 8 4 6 1 2 1 1 1 9 1 6 15 5 15 16 7 2 1 2 19 4 3 16 4...

Page 68: ...12 1 5 16 4 6 1 1 1 6 8 6 2 2 1 8 4 places 1 6 6 5 1 6 16 6 5 16 15 5 15 16 4 11 3 4 23 2 1 8 11 0 1 2 1 1 1 7 8 R6 0 13 16 Perimeter 723 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimension...

Page 69: ...to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches Gap between tracks 1 75 4 11 3 4 26 4 14 10 15 16 1 2 1 7 1 6 1 4 2 5 8 8 9 9 1 6 R7 5 1 2 4 7 1 8 1 8 8 3 1 6 18 8 3 16 11 5...

Page 70: ...eter 927 hole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 4 11 3 4 30 0 15 16 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 2 1 1 1 3 1 6 14 10 15 16 1 2 1 5 8 4 7 3 1 6 8 9 1 1 1 6 R7 5 1 2 1 4 2 7 8 18...

Page 71: ...ole to hole Track length measured in track slot All dimensions are in inches 23 4 11 16 2 2 1 8 10 places 4 11 3 4 33 2 3 16 21 4 15 2 3 4 1 2 9 5 1 6 4 7 9 1 6 1 7 4 1 3 1 6 1 5 7 5 8 9 0 3 1 6 R8 11...

Page 72: ...serting into either side of the bottom plate NOTE Be sure to use the bottom rail that is specific for the straight section Images 1 2 b Insert the end of each bottom rail into the bottom plate Leave a...

Page 73: ...on To differentiate which bottom rail is which The Straight Section will measure the shortest in length The Transition Section will measure will measure longer than the straight section but shorter th...

Page 74: ...he assembled bottom plate with bottom rail into the vertical uprights It is preferable to be two persons to accomplish this step Images 3 to 5 e Replace the vertical sleeve and attach with the 3 screw...

Page 75: ...tom plate with a hammer or pliers Images 6 7 b Insert the end of each bottom rail into the bottom plate Leave a gap between the ends of the bottom rails c Insert the assembled bottom plate with bottom...

Page 76: ...ottom rail into the bottom plate Leave a gap between the ends of the bottom rails Steel Image 10 Resin Image 11 A CONT INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS BRACELESS OVA...

Page 77: ...oil around them Use the carpenter s level to make sure the patio stones are perfectly level and flush with the ground Use either the carpenter s level and a 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank or the optical...

Page 78: ...with an optical level Ensure that they are the same height 5 Fill inside the pool area a Fill sand under the pressure plates first make sure it is well compacted b Pour sifted sand in the centre of y...

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Page 80: ...ection just before where you started the wall installation b Start uncoiling the wall guiding the bottom edge into the curved bottom rail The starting end of the wall must be positioned in the centre...

Page 81: ...eck the gaps at each and every one of the bottom rails so that they are all equal in gap size 3 Your wall appears too long It is not However the space between the bottom rails must be increased by tap...

Page 82: ...a little Recheck all of the bottom plates to make sure each one is centred where the bottom rails meet f Cover the seam and bolt heads on the inside interior of the pool wall completely with 2 50mm d...

Page 83: ...pact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly IMPORTANT You must ensure that the sand is very well compacted Image 10 c Since earth containing chemicals can cause discoloration or corrosion it is sugge...

Page 84: ...3 Section 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LINER We do not make or supply liners for our pools Please contact your liner s manufacturer with questions or if instructions are not included with the li...

Page 85: ...Ensure that the upright is correctly inserted into the bottom plate Image 1 c Please note that the holes meant to receive the ledge cover are placed asymmetrically This means that the holes which are...

Page 86: ...each side of the upright at the bottom into the bottom plate Push firmly on the upright while ensuring that it is completely inserted into the bottom plate Image 4 c Attach the bottom of the uprights...

Page 87: ...into either side of the stabilizer in the straight section only before inserting into either side of the top plate Images 7 to 9 For the Round section you DO NOT need to insert a Junction Rail b Make...

Page 88: ...rs on the wall while ensuring to leave a gap between each end b Make sure the recessed portion of the top plates lie to the inside of the uprights Images 11 12 c Attach the upright to the top plate us...

Page 89: ...eave a gap between each end Insert the stabilizer into either side of the top plate Steel Image 14 Resin Image 16 b Position stabilizers and top plates just assembled on top of wall by slightly tappin...

Page 90: ...les on the top ledges with those on the top plates Make sure the space left between each top ledge is uniform all around and that the space in question can be covered by a ledge cover Attach the top l...

Page 91: ...edge covers Resin Top Ledge if you have resin top ledges a Place interior ledge cover onto the joiner plate Image 21 b Slide the exterior ledge cover into the ledge cover guide Image 22 c Attach the i...

Page 92: ...sin top ledge and steel or resin top plate a Make sure to insert spacer between ledge and ledge covers Place interior ledge cover onto the joiner plate on top of spacer Steel Top Plate Images 24 25 Re...

Page 93: ...er guide Image 28 c Align the spacer with ledge cover by using a small screw driver and attach the interior and the exterior ledge covers to the top plate with a screw VHL12x114S Images 29 30 Note Dur...

Page 94: ...ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME C CONT INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS Section 4 3 Finish ledge covers For both Steel or Resin Top Ledge a Attach the exterior ledge cover to the upright using a...

Page 95: ...nstructions that come with these products Important Note Before making any openings in the liner fill the pool with 60cm 24 of water to stretch the liner fully When filling your pool begin with a gard...

Page 96: ...ELESS OVAL POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME Section 4 E BASIC FLOW OF SYSTEM 1 How the system flow should look like a When assembled your pool should have a basic flow system as in this image PLEASE CO...

Page 97: ...a coat of color matching paint Pool water is full of various caustic chemicals which will corrode metal parts If any corrosion is allowed to continue failure of the pool structure may occur which coul...

Page 98: ...ours Properly winterizing your pool will protect it from damage and make it easier for you to reopen it when spring arrives The key to fast and easy winterization lies in regular treatment of the wate...

Page 99: ...s important to seal off any leaks you find Leaks left unsealed when freezing begins can seriously damage your pool and even cause it to collapse b Vacuum carefully to remove all leaves and debris CHEC...

Page 100: ...e for example 50 is frozen into ice we strongly suggest to lowering the water to lowest point Depending on how great the deep freeze in your area we suggest you consult with your local dealer about pr...

Page 101: ...r will run off as far away from the basin of the pool as possible PLEASE NOTE Do not strike or hit a frozen pool This would damage it Do not disturb the pool till spring If you have left the winter co...

Page 102: ...return inlet and skimmer to the filter Bring the water level up to the middle of the skimmer Get your filter working Clean the bottom of the pool with the vacuum taking care to place the filter in the...

Page 103: ...conditioner stabilizer by carefully following the manufacturer s instructions This will stop the chlorine from evaporating quickly in sunlight Add the quantity of algicide required to prevent algae f...

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