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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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This is the most important step in the procedure as the pool site will determine the service life of your pool. There are
some rules that must be respected.
Given the vast variation possible (slope, type and homogeneity of the ground, possible issues with drainage, etc) we
cannot provide recommendations for every possible permutation here. Some optional steps, such as pouring a concrete
slab, laying foundations, footing, laying drains, etc will require assistance from professionals who will be able to advise you
on solutions best suited to your configuration.
We will explain how to prepare the ground without any concrete, the objective being to achieve a flat, level bearing
surface. In as far as possible, avoid siting your pool under trees (to stop you pool from being filled with leaves) or near rises
or dips in the ground that could expose children to danger. Do not assemble your pool under electrical cables. The pool
should be at least 3.50m from any electrical source (French safety standard C15-100). On a slope, never back fill under your
pool to bring the bearing surface level, always cut into the upward slope.
Lastly, avoid preparing the ground and assembling the pool while a strong wind is blowing.
how should the pool be oriented? Ideally, the pool should be oriented so that the skimmers are facing into the
prevailing wind. This consideration will determine the orientation of your pool and its layout in your garden.
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SITING & PREPARATION OF THE GROUND
ABOVE-GrOUND CONFIGUrATION ONLY. ADVICE AND INSTrUCTIONS FOr IN-GrOUND Or PArTIALLY
SUNKEN CONFIGUrATIONS ArE ILLUSTrATED AT ThE END OF ThIS DOCUMENT.
Trace out site of the pool and clear the ground of plants, grass and other miscellaneous objects.
Next, level and smooth the surface using a spade, rake and a pickaxe (if necessary). Make sure that you smooth out any bumps or
rough areas that could damage the underlay, or more seriously, the liner.
Make sure that the bearing surface is completely flat and perfectly level.
Once the ground has been prepared, use string to mark out the longitudinal axis (A1) of your pool and then the transversal
axis (A2) perpendicular to the axis A1.
Footprint of the OCTO + L.640 x l.400cm
Footprint of the OCTO + L.840 x l.490cm
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Footprint of the OCTO + L.540 x l.330cm
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