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INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on becoming the owner of a new Sharkline above ground swimming pool. This is the

instruction packet for installing your swimming pool. The following are some helpful hints that you should take

into consideration before installing your pool.

1) Read through the entire instruction booklet before you begin. This will enable you to find out exactly what is

involved with installing your swimming pool before you begin. While you are going through the instructions,

please be aware that all of the diagrams are representative of a 15' x 30' pool. If you have a dif ferent

size pool you will find that your pool has a dif ferent number of uprights than the ones in the diagrams.

2) DO NOT ATTEMPT INSTALLATION IN WINDY OR GUSTY WEATHER. This will not only make

installation more difficult, it may result in damage to your pool before it is completely installed.

3) Although we have broken down the installation into many simple steps, you will probably find that steps one

and two will be the most labor intensive and time consuming steps. Once you have completed those two steps

you should find that the rest of the installation moves along much more quickly .

4) Please be sure to review all safety material and local codes before beginning your installation. There is a yellow

safety envelope packed with your pool. This envelope contains safety material and warning stickers to be

placed on your pool. If you are missing any of these items please contact your dealer or the factory to obtain it.

The warranty is void if all safety precautions are not followed.

5) In the event that you need to make a warranty claim, it is important to know the size and model of your

swimming pool in order to expedite the handling of your claim. Please fill in the information below and keep

for your records.

NAME OF POOL:
SIZE OF POOL:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
NAME OF POOL WALL:
NAME OF LINER:

6) Make sure you have the necessary tools and materials before beginning your installation.

Below is a list of the tools and materials needed.

-Shovel

-Carpenters level and/or transit

-Tape measure

-Patio Blocks (2" x 8" x 16")

-Phillips head screwdriver

-Box cutter (Razor blade)

-Duct tape

-Tamp

-Sand or pool base

-5/16" wrench

-Filter

-1/4" wrench

-Skimmer/Return fitting

Summary of Contents for Above Ground Pool

Page 1: ...your locale Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and reflexes Never use pool alone All children must be supervised continuously Do not use pool if bottom is not clearly visible At night sufficient lighting must be available It is the pool owners sole responsibility to provide adequate lighting for pool bottom safety signs and walkways which exceed...

Page 2: ...or intensive and time consuming steps Once you have completed those two steps you should find that the rest of the installation moves along much more quickly 4 Please be sure to review all safety material and local codes before beginning your installation There is a yellow safety envelope packed with your pool This envelope contains safety material and warning stickers to be placed on your pool If...

Page 3: ...a d i u s 18 ROUND POOL ROUND POOL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 1 R a d i u s 20 ROUND POOL 7 R a d i u s 12 ROUND POOL 8 6 R a d i u s 15 ROUND POOL 1 1 5 R a d i u s 21 ROUND POOL 14 6 R adius 27 ROUND POOL 1 6 R a d i u s 30 ROUND POOL 1 9 R a d i u s 36 ROUND POOL Radius means the measurement from the center point of the pool to the pool wall ...

Page 4: ...d and with a line equal in length to the radius of the pool area 1 2 the pool size plus 12 mark off the circumference with a sharp object lawn edger white powder or spray paint After all of the sod has been removed you must make the pool area absolutely level as measured by a level or transit not simply by the naked eye Find the lowest spot within the pool area and level the ground to that lowest ...

Page 5: ... join them together IMPORTANT Some pools have resin bottom plates or resin bottom cuffs rather than the traditional metal bottom plate Please refer to your pool parts breakdown sheet to confirm which component applies to your pool Rails should be inserted into the bottom plates or cuffs up to but not exceeding the stops on the plate or cuff Rail can be squeezed between thumb and forefinger to faci...

Page 6: ...ith the ground 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 You may remove a bottom rail at this time to cart in sand or sifted soil for the cove step 9 as long as your pool ring remains staked in position Make sure yo...

Page 7: ...pport wall Check neon wall label for the right end up Make sure skimmer and skimmer return holes are unobstructed by uprights and are at the upper portion of the wall This is a good time to start the pre assembly of the uprights It is easiest to line all uprights next to each other in a line It helps to lean them against a fence or some other sturdy object On most models the top of the uprights ca...

Page 8: ...layers of duct tape If the insertion of the wall in the bottom rail is tight at the point where the wall is joined together insert a screwdriver and twist to make enough room again being sure not to scratch the wall or the bottom rail IMPORTANT This operation must be done carefully When joining the sidewall make sure that the aluminum strips do not touch each other One bar must be inside the pool ...

Page 9: ...pright secure them to the upright at this point using two more 10x screws Checkpoolforroundnessagain makingsurethediameteristhesameinalldirections TYPE 1 BOTTOM PLATE POOLS TYPE 2 BOTTOM CUFF POOLS Models with resin bottom cuffs instead of bottom plates do not require hardware in order to secure the upright at the bottom Simply line up the holes in the lower portion of the upright with the corresp...

Page 10: ...LL CORRODE METAL PARTS Next using the sifted earth or fine sand build a pool cove 6 to 8 high inside the metal wall along the entire circumference This will prevent the liner from creeping under the wall and it will also protect the liner from any metal edges of the pool framework THIS STEP IS NOT OPTIONAL IT MUST BE DONE Since earth containing chemicals can cause discoloration or corrosion it is ...

Page 11: ... should not be done Correct this situation if it occurs POOL WALL COVE COVE STEP 10 LINER INSTALLATION STEP 11 HANGING LINER There are a few different types of liners on the market today The three most common liners are the Overlap the Snap Bead and the V Bead liners Also referred to as J Bead liners Please be sure which one you have and follow the appropriate step below Liner wall seam straight u...

Page 12: ...r the pressure of being filled with water TYPE 3 J or V BEAD LINER With a V Bead liner you will not use the plastic coping strips that are packed in the parts carton of your pool You can discard those pieces if they are included as they only apply to pools with overlap liners The top of the wall of the liner has what is called a V Bead welded onto it Simply open up the bead with your fingers and h...

Page 13: ...NDITION IF IT OCCURS CORRECT NO AIR SPACE BETWEEN LINER AND POOL SLACK ON SIDES STEP 12 LINER ADJUSTMENT For Overlap liners ONLY STEP 13 INNER STABILIZER ADJUSTMENT When the liner is completely adjusted and the plastic coping is secured push the first inner stabilizer rail over the plastic coping so that it fits snugly starting at the wall bolts is usually a good idea Be sure to leave one end of t...

Page 14: ...op rails If a top rail falls in the pool it can cut the liner Secure all metal top rails using 10 x screws into the corresponding holes in the top plates Resin top rails require special 10 x 1 screws that have attached washers When installing the top rails do not tighten screws until all of the top rails have been installed This will allow room for adjustments if necessary on the final few rails t...

Page 15: ... expansion contraction in manufacturing tolerances in the top rails TWO PIECE RESIN WITH ANGLE SUPPORT ATTACHMENT IN THE FRONT 1 Hook large half of cover under inside lip of top rail Swivel cover down flat centered over the upright 2 Take angle support small half and position underneath top half securing angle support to upright with a 10 screw in the front Then take a 12 screw and connect angle s...

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Page 17: ...kimmer housing to see that water is not leaking at the gasket If skimmer was not removed water should not be allowed to collect in the skimmer housing as the water will freeze and crack the housing and cause possible damage to the wall Should ice or anything else cut your pool liner allowing the pool to empty be sure to release the cover thereby removing the weight from the top of your pool Failin...

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