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THRU-THE-WALL SKIMMER

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IMPORTANT!!  BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THIS STEP

YOU MUST KNOW WHICH TYPE OF THROUGH THE WALL SKIMMER

YOU WILL BE USING WITH YOUR POOL

Your pool wall has cutouts to accomodate both standard size skimmers and deluxe wide mouth 

skimmers.  If you have a wide mouth skimmer, you will be required to remove the entire cutout as
shown in figure 1.  To remove the section, you can use either tin snips or a hammer and knife as
shown in figure 3.  If you have a standard size skimmer, only remove the inside section of the cutout,
and place duct tape around the remaining scored sections as shown in figure 2.

If the through wall filter inlet and outlet holes are to be used, remove metal cutouts by breaking

perforations using a knife and hammer as shown.  Refer to skimmer manufacturer's instructions
for remainder of skimmer assembly.  

Make sure skimmer does not leak as this will corrode

the pool wall and cause a split in the wall that is not covered under the pool warranty.

It is recommended to coat the exposed metal on both sides with a clear lacquer or nail

polish to help resist rust and corrosion.

LARGE SKIMMER

CUT OUT ENTIRE AREA

SMALL SKIMMER

CUT INSIDE 

AREA

ONLY

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2

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On inside of wall, tape over

holes and slots that will not be

used with duct tape or any

other cloth tape.

Summary of Contents for Above Ground Swimming Pool

Page 1: ...but it is a big job The secret to installing a pool so that it will give you years of pleasure is to take the time to follow instructions and do things right the first time Your pool warranty is void...

Page 2: ...dealer If pool covers are used for safety barriers they should comply with ASTM F 1346 Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools...

Page 3: ...erivative or con tains sharp twigs etc We suggest the use of a plastic ground shield to be used between the surface and the pool liner See step 2 Do not install your pool on peat moss tar paper gravel...

Page 4: ...FULLY BEFORE STARTING POOL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE UPS Use the illustrations below as a guide for the assembly of your pool Fig B Fig C Fig A 6 DELMAR ELAN OMNI LEXINGTON POOLS 6 PRINCETON QUANTUM...

Page 5: ...EAD CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING POOL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE UPS Use the illustrations below as a guide for the assembly of your pool Fig D Fig E Fig F 7 POOLS with Box Vertical 6 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM...

Page 6: ...FORE STARTING POOL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE UPS Use the illustrations below as a guide for the assembly of your pool Fig G 7 POOLS with Column Vertical Fig H 7 POOLS with Column Vertical Wrap Aroun...

Page 7: ...19 25 16 39 x 18 39 9 21 12 15 24 9 6 40 19 25 22 45 x 18 45 9 27 12 15 24 9 6 46 19 25 28 7 Your pool must be installed on a solid level surface After the pool location is selected drive the two end...

Page 8: ...ust be absolutely level Clearance radius pool width 6 8 LEVELING THE GROUND 2 CARPENTER S LEVEL DO NOT FILL IN DIG AWAY HERE CLEARANCE RADIUS CLEARANCE RADIUS LEVEL AREA WARNING LEVELING THE GROUND TH...

Page 9: ...th water 16 x 10 18 x 12 3 24 x 12 5 24 x 15 4 30 x 15 33 x 18 6 39 x 18 8 45 x 18 10 STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR OVAL POOLS SIZES 16 x 10 18 x 12 24 x 12 Buttress Bottom Plate 5 16 18 x 1 2 Hex Head Screws 5...

Page 10: ...5 x 18 8 3 Tons 5 5 Cu Long Bottom Rail From Oval End of Pool Mark out pool radius 1 2 pool width using stakes B as a reference Form the two end semicircles by sliding the long bottom rail groove up i...

Page 11: ...ews and nuts provided Tighten each screw and nut to 85 inch pounds of torque If no torque wrench is available tighten each nut until snug Then tighten each nut one 1 2 half additional turn If nut appe...

Page 12: ...ssemble buttresses and buttress braces to the bottom strap assemblies as illustrated using all necessary hardware Tighten securely If fencing or decking is to be installed refer to the deck and fence...

Page 13: ...FULL SHEET SAMPLE 18x12 HOLD DOWN SHEET LAYOUT BOTTOM RAIL END VIEW WALL WALL RECHECKING YOUR WORK 9 Measure from the last strap to the outer end of the pool Measurements in both ends should be equal...

Page 14: ...e duct tape around the remaining scored sections as shown in figure 2 If the through wall filter inlet and outlet holes are to be used remove metal cutouts by breaking perforations using a knife and h...

Page 15: ...to run 8 up from ground and 8 away from the wall Build a mound on top of the bottom straps and hold down sheets to protect your liner from metal edges of the strap Do not use any material that will co...

Page 16: ...pproximately 4 and hold it by temporarily placing the plastic edging over the liner and the wall Continue in this manner around the entire pool 3 Gently pull on the liner and use a soft bristle broom...

Page 17: ...er following its instructions Then you can fill the entire pool as quickly as desired EZ HOOK VINYL LINER TOP RAIL POOL WALL OUTSIDE VIEW OF POOL WALL COVE 8 8 OPTIONAL WALL GUARD 12 12 BEADED LINER I...

Page 18: ...is time VERTICAL BUTTRESS NOTE CAGE NUTS NOT NEEDED ON ALL POOLS CHECK YOUR PACKING LIST Before the top plates are installed it is necessary to attach the cage nuts in their appropriate locations as s...

Page 19: ...r MAKE SURE THAT THE TOP PLATE IS CENTERED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE BOTTOM PLATE Attach the vertical to the top and bottom plate using the No 12x1 2 Sheet Metal Screws Insert the exposed end of a top ra...

Page 20: ...45x18 OVAL OVAL OVAL OVAL OVAL OVAL OVAL OVAL FIG A 4 Ledge 4 Vertical B D B D B D B E B E B E B E B E 6 Ext Ledge 6 Old Ext Vertical A D A D A D A D A D A D A D A D FIG B 6 Ledge 6 Vertical E C E C E...

Page 21: ...ligning the tab on the bottom of the cover with the slot in the top plate of pool fig A only For 2 piece covers insert bottom section into top fig 1 so that it becomes one unit fig 2 Then snap cover i...

Page 22: ...e a hole simply use the cover as a template and drill through the vertical using a 9 64 diameter drill bit being careful not to damage the pool wall 10X1 SELF TAPPING SCREW 1 4 14x1 SELF TAPPING SCREW...

Page 23: ...x 1 2 screws provided The two 2 edges of the covers should be parallel Before tightening the screws press the two covers firmly together WRAP AROUND PEDESTAL Place the pedestal onto the bottom of the...

Page 24: ...Contact NSPF 2111 Eisenhower Avenue 10803 Gulfdale Suite 300 Alexandria VA 22314 San Antonio TX 78216 703 838 0083 210 525 1227 www NSPI org www NSPF org WARNING Four 4 danger labels have been provid...

Page 25: ...from a serious fall Never run the filter while there are swimmers in or around the pool Be sure electrical hook ups comply with national and Local electrical codes Do not dispense chemicals into the p...

Page 26: ...cked off by using a plug on the inside of the pool It is very important that the return fitting not protrude into the pool and that water is not allowed to flow into the skimmer If this is not followe...

Page 27: ...ng of algae and add it regularly to reduce chlorine requirements Hard water high content of minerals or iron in the water often found in well water will react with chlorine lowering its action By addi...

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