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VERTICALS, TOP PLATES AND RAILS
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PRE-ASSEMBLY OF TOP PLATES*
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No. 12 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal
Screw
If fencing or decking is to be installed, refer to the deck and fence instructions before
installing verticals. The holes indented in the face of the verticals must be on top.
If your pool is equipped with feature tape, it is best to apply it to the verticals at this 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 shown in the figures at right.
Using a pliers, squeeze together the spring
sides of the cage
nuts and insert them
into the top
plate from
underneath.
CAGE NUT
TOP PLATE
PLIERS
PLIERS
TOP PLATE
CAGE NUT
TOP PLATE WITH CAGE NUT
1/4” CAGE NUT
Attention:
If your pool
has the 2 piece
resin vertical,
insert the flat
piece into the
vertical before
installation, as
shown.
