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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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 number of possible variations (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 3.50 m 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 will determine the final orientation of your pool and the manner in which it will lie in your garden, notably in the
case of elongated pools.
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OCTO POOLS
(ABOVE GROUND CONFIGURATION ONLY. ADVISE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR IN-GROUND OR PARTIALLY
SUNKEN CONFIGURATIONS ARE ILLUSTRATED AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT).
Soil with a good constitution:
That is properly consolidated soil that has
not been subject to recent backfill. Even after
15 years, the backfill may not be completely
stabilised.
To begin, clear the ground of plants 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.
After a rough preparation of the surface, plant
a stake in the centre of the circle and mark
the point where it comes into contact with the
ground.
Next, using a flat, straight piece of wood longer
than the radius of your pool, go around the circle
checking that the ground is level. This operation
requires two people (one to make sure that the
bottom of the wood corresponds to the mark on
the stake, and the other to check the level and
move the wood around the entire circumference
to ensure that the surface is perfectly level).
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SITING AND PREPARATION OF THE GROUND FOR
OCTO & OCTO+ POOLS
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