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Above Ground Pool SAfety

warning

Failure to heed these warnings can result in permanent injury, 

paralysis From a broken neck, electrocution or drowning.

this pool is not designed For diving or jumping!

dangerous injury can result, shallow water!

your pool contains a large quantity of water, and is deep enough to present inherent dangers to life and health unless the follow-

ing safety rules are strictly observed. First-time users run the highest risk of injury. make sure everyone understands. to insure 

your pool is used safely you 

must 

observe the following safety precautions:

1.  no JumPinG or divinG

 

 

The top rail of your pool is not a walkway and must not be used for jumping or diving. Do not 

permit jumping or diving into the pool from a deck or the top rail of the pool. Diving or jumping 

into the pool can result in serious injury.

2.  never uSe the Pool Alone

Never permit the pool to be used unless it is attended by at least one person other than the 

bather. Someone should always be available to lend assistance in an emergency.

3.  never leAve Children unAttended

Never leave a child alone and unsupervised in or near the pool—not even for a second. There 

is no substitute for constant adult supervision.

4.  no rouGh PlAy

Do not permit “rough-playin” in and around your pool. Surfaces can become slippery and 

hazardous when wet.

5.  liGht the Pool At niGht

If the pool is used after dusk, adequate lighting must be provided. Illumination in the pool area 

must be sufficient to clearly judge pool depth and all features in and around the pool. For light

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ing recommendations, consult your local licensed electrical contractor

6.  reStriCt ACCeSS to the Pool

Do not leave chairs or other furniture beside the pool that could be used by a child to climb 

up into the pool. Ladders must be removed whenever the pool is unattended. A fence with a 

lockable gate around the pool or yard is strongly recommended and may be required by law in 

some jurisdictions.

7.  no AlCohol or druGS

Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and 

reflexes.

8.  KeeP your Pool CleAn And SAnitAry

Your filter system will remove suspended particles from the water and the surface skimmer 

will remove insects, leaves and other debris from the water surface. Use the correct pool 

chemicals as directed to destroy harmful bacteria and prevent formation of algae. Remember, 

unsanitary water 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 may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury. these warning are not to be removed 

under any circumstances! if they become discolored or fall off please request replacements which will be sent at no charge.

follow All SAfety inStruCtionS

read and follow all safety instructions packaged with pool, ladder, deck or any other accessory. 

additional pool safety publications can be obtained by contacting: the association of pool & 

spa professionals (www.apsp.org)

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KeeP off toP ledGeS

Do not walk on top ledges. They can be slippery and they are not a walkway.

10.

 

Pool Cover SAfety

The cover must have a tamperproof locking retainer cable that positions the cover around the 

pool wall and keeps it securely in place. Never allow anyone, especially small children on the 

cover. Asphyxiation or drowning could result. When purchasing any pool cover, please consult a 

swimming pool professional. 

11. eleCtriCAl hAzArd

Never  touch or attempt to service electrical equipment, including the filter when your body and/

or the ground is wet. Electrocution or permanent injury due to high voltage (120V AC) could 

result. The pool should be bonded in accordance with Section 680-26 of the National Electical 

Code. For further assistance contact your dealer or a local licensed electrician. Do not use pool 

during electrical or rain storms.

12.

 

SAfety roPe & Pole

Keep a safety rope 1/4" by 50" with a flotation buoy with an outside diamter of 15".

 Have ac-

cessible in a prominent area by your pool. 

Keep a pole not less that 16 feet (4,88m) long with a 

blunt or hook end available at pool side in case of emergencies. 

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Pool ChemiCAlS

Do not place chlorine, chlorine tablets or sticks directly into skimmer, or winterize your pool with 

liquid chlorine. 

Damage to the skimmer, pool liner and filter will result. Failure to obey this in

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struction will void all component warranties. Always follow Chemical Manufacturer’s instructions 

when storing, handling and dispensing pool chemicals.

14.

 

CheCK for dAmAGe

Periodically check your pool and ladder components for damage and wear. Be sure all screws 

are in place. Replace all damaged or worn components and tighten all screws before you use 

the pool, deck or ladders. At first sign remove rust and touch up immediately.

15. Pool PArtS

Never modify the pool or accessories, or remove or drill holes in the pool, deck or ladder com-

ponents unless instructed. Your pool wall is made of thin metal, there is an inherent cut hazard 

with metal so use gloves during installation. Always use Original Equipment Manufactured parts 

for your replacement parts.

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Summary of Contents for REFLEXION V35013

Page 1: ...10 14 V35013 INSTALLATION MANUAL ROUND POOL REFLEXION ...

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Page 3: ...afety labels may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury These warning are not to be removed under any circumstances If they become discolored or fall off please request replacements which will be sent at no charge Follow all Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions packaged with pool ladder deck or any other accessory Additional pool safety publications can be ob...

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Page 5: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 1 1 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 ...

Page 6: ... Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 2 1 2 PARTS LISTING CONTENT GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Page 7: ... be able to advise how best to treat the site Sloped 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 is placed to prevent the earth from seeping out Image 2a If you need to install partly in the ground you must contact your dealer to see if this is...

Page 8: ...iner 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 using pool accessories or other appliances that need electricity or gas Locate your pool near these services or plan to have them installed later by a licensed contractor Important Note When locating the centre of the pool be sure...

Page 9: ... sand void of debris Cement blocks 5cm x 20cm x 40cm 2 x 8 x16 optional 2x Plywood 60cm x 120cm 2ft x 4ft Wood board 30cm x 20cm 1ft x 1ft Vinyl covered hooks to hold wall steady String and stakes wooden pegs Prefabricated cove sections optional Pool carpeting optional Rope Polyethlyne Plastic Sheeting Optical Level Can be useful for precise measurements GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PRE...

Page 10: ...l be 12 30 cm bigger all round than the pool Image 2 2 Remove the sod a Remove all sod and plants from the circle Image 3 b Remove any sticks stones and roots from the circle using a rake c To make sure your pool is stable compact the ground well use the compactor before adding the sand B PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 1 2 3 Import...

Page 11: ...a nail long enough to hold the end of the 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank to the stake while you rotate it in a circle Image 4 c Put a carpenter s level on the wood plank and swing the board in a circle to find the high and low spots Image 5 d Remove all the high spots with a shovel hoe or rake Image 6 B CONT PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Sect...

Page 12: ... to a width of 24 60cm and a thickness of 2 5cm Image 8 Note Bottom rails will be placed in the center of the perimeter of the pool see the dashed line Image 8 h Recheck the outer perimeter of the circle where the pool wall will be Compact the ground and make sure there are no high or low spots The bottom edge of the pool wall must rest flat on the ground and have no gaps under it Image 9 B CONT P...

Page 13: ...ing the diameter across in several locations Since the bottom rails do not automatically form a true circle DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP Otherwise you might end up with a slightly oval shape which can cause problems later on Image 10 l Verify the height of each bottom plate with an optical level They have to be at the same height Adjust height if necessary B CONT PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENER...

Page 14: ...nter s level and a 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank or the optical level between patio stones to make sure the stones are level with each other Image 14 e Do not install blocks or rails on loose sifted soil or sand There must be no space between the ground and the bottom of the rails All patio blocks must be flush with the ground solid and level with each other in all directions NOTE Installing patio ...

Page 15: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 9 ROUND FOOTPRINT ALL SIZES GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 ...

Page 16: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ...

Page 17: ...and make sure it is correct Note this measurement should be taken from cen tre to centre of the bottom plate When the circum ference is perfectly round hammer nails into the ground to keep the bottom rails into place These nails are to be removed only at the last step when filling up the pool A LAY OUT THE BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE Sec...

Page 18: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 2 2 ...

Page 19: ...l the skimmer Image 1 Remember the skimmer and water return holes w ill be placed at the section 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 of a bottom plate and the skimmer and return holes should be positioned where the pump and filter will be Imag...

Page 20: ...ally the help of sev eral people should be solicited to hold the wall in place Work around the foundation until the entire pool wall is uncoiled into the bottom rails Image 3 d When uncoiling the wall the skimmer and return holes are positioned toward the end of the wall Image 4 A SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 4 3 Skimmer Important Note Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind Wait for a cal...

Page 21: ...bottom plates towards the inside of the pool You can also tap the wall lightly with both hands in the desired direction Image 6 You MUST recheck 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 tapping the bottom plates lightly towards the outside of the p...

Page 22: ... where the bottom rails meet e Cover the seam and bolt heads on the inside interi or of the pool wall completely with 2 50mm duct tape Image 9 4 Make sure the pool wall is round a Using a tape measure measure across the circle at each bottom plate The pool wall must be round Adjust the circle by nudging the base plates in or out with your foot Image 10 Important Note Stick a screwdriver through tw...

Page 23: ...ry tight liner this will buckle the wall b Water the sand to compact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly Image 12 c Since earth containing chemicals can cause dis coloration or corrosion it is suggested that you place polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of the wall so no earth comes in contact with the metal Since the presence of such chemicals is beyond the contr...

Page 24: ...d be taken Do not use an industrial vacuum cleaner which could be too powerful Tape the end of the vacuum hose before inserting it into the wall so as not to damage the liner Insert the nozzle until it is about 4 10cm above the cove insert through the water return outlet or the skimmer depending on the diameter of your hose Make sure you will be able to remove the hose later on Tape the hose to th...

Page 25: ...liner smooth side down The curved seam should be centred on the cove at the base of the wall The other seams will form straight lines across the bottom of the pool Images 16 17 e Smooth out all the wrinkles in the bottom 16 17 Important Note If possible unfold the liner on the grass one to two hours before installation Be careful not to leave the liner too long or you may damage the grass Importan...

Page 26: ...iner evenly and distribute over the wall until the excess is gone Image 19 c Fasten the liner to the top of the wall with plastic coping Let the liner hang slack for now Do not pull the liner tight Image 19 NOTE Some liners may fit very tightly it is better to install uprights top plate and rail before going onto next step See Section 4 d Turn the vacuum cleaner on and push the liner out ward with...

Page 27: ...l up any excess liner hanging below the plastic coping and tape it in place near the top of the pool wall Important Do not trim off the excess liner Image 21 h Install stabilizers Image 22 3 Proceed to Section 4 Installing the Pool Frame Important Note Do not trim off the excess liner If the liner ever needs to be removed trimming the liner will make re installation very difficult Instead roll up ...

Page 28: ... is approxi mately 1 of the V Bead No printed liner material is actually going over the top of the wall to the outside of the wall Image 22 c Make sure the bead is on evenly around the entire pool and that the liner is hanging straight down from the top of the wall The liner should not have creases in it because it is twisting around the pool If the liner is twisting it is because it is not sittin...

Page 29: ... be as close together as possible Leaving spaces between bead tracks can cause liner problems later on c Once all of the beaded liner track is on the wall you can snap the liner bead into the beaded liner track at four random points around the pool After that is done and you are satisfied with how the liner is situated within the pool you can continue snapping the remainder of the liner into place...

Page 30: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ...

Page 31: ...not obstructed b Insert the bottom of the upright onto the bottom plate Make sure that the hooks at the bottom of the upright are inserted into the openings in the bottom bottom Image 1 c There are no screws needed for this assembly Important Note Use the ridges in the pool wall to make sure the upright column is straight up and down Important Note Ensure to leave a gap between the two bottom rail...

Page 32: ...ht the wall and the stabilizer Insert the back ledge cover in the upright head openings Lock the hooks into the openings along with the screws 4x 990070 on the top ledge Image 3 b Place the top ledges between the uprights The outside end of the top ledge must be inserted into the opening on top of the upright Partially insert screws 6x 2PPS121 on top Image 4 c Evenly distribute the space between t...

Page 33: ...ushing slightly inwards before tightening the screws permanently Image 5 3 Install the ledge covers a Insert the 2 front hooks of the ledge cover into the upright openings Exterior side of the pool Image 6 b Install the ledge cover from front to back by inserting the 4 ledge cover hooks into the top ledge openings Image 7 Important Note We suggest that you install all the top ledges on the wall be...

Page 34: ...C CONT INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME Section 4 b Insert the three rear tabs of the ledge cover into the molded hooks on the back side of the back of the ledge cover Images 8 9 9 8 ...

Page 35: ... follow the installation instructions 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 garden hose until there is about 30cm 12 of water in the pool This will allow the liner to stretch gradually You can then use a heavier flow to finish filling it up IMPORTANT SAF...

Page 36: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ...

Page 37: ... 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 could result in excessive property damage as well as bodily harm The skimmer return area and below it are particular areas that must be carefully and regularly inspected If this area is wet and remains w...

Page 38: ...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 a...

Page 39: ...int Depending on how great the deep freeze in your area we suggest you consult with your local dealer about procedures on lowering the water level throughout the winter We also suggest throughout the autumn season to continually check this level before freezing season starts as it must not reach the skimmer holes at any time during the winter Remove any snow which may accumulate on the top ledge d...

Page 40: ...n extension Pass the extension over the wall of the pool making sure it remains well attached Pour antifreeze into the extension and thread a winterizing plug through the hose tie a knot at the end of the tube that is to be inserted into the hose Leave the valve open so that water can drain from the skimmer At the start of winter and spring inspect the base of your pool for leaks IMPORTANT Never l...

Page 41: ...rn 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 waste drain position In this way you will eliminate particles of dirt without disturbing the sand in the filter and will considerably reduce the need for backwash rinsing of the filter c Now that you hav...

Page 42: ...itioner 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 You may now begin regular maintenance of your pool Don t forget to obtain a new set of solutions for your water analysis kit every spring The old solutions may give false results g Make sure that the skim...

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