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Your pool is equipped with (3) three special 

warning

ledges.  The (1) one ledge with

a large 

warning

on top is to be installed by the entry point into the pool and is not to be

obstructed by any object such as your ladder. The (2) two ledges with the 

warning

on

the inside are to be placed opposite the entry point into the pool with the warning fac-
ing the entry point.

THESE WARNINGS ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

NOTE:

Your pools top ledge was not designed to be a walk around.  

Caution everyone who uses your pool 

NOT TO WALK OR SIT ON THE LEDGE!

If your pool is equipped with feature tape it is best to apply it to the ledges at this time.

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INSTALLING LEDGES

AND PLACEMENT OF WARNING LABELS

16

No. 12 x 1/2”

Sheet Metal

Screw

Refer to the "Construction Close-ups" at the 
beginning of these Instructions as indicated below:

B

E

A

D

A

C

B

C

D

C D E

E D C

E

B

B

A

A

WARNING 

LEDGE 

PLACEMENT

ENTRY POINT

SCREW HOLE LOCATION GUIDE

16x10 18x12 24x12 24x15 30x15 33x18 39x18 45x18

OVAL

OVAL

OVAL

OVAL

OVAL

OVAL

OVAL

OVAL

(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. A

(6" Ledge/ 6" Vertical)

E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C

FIG. B

(6" Ledge/ 6" Vertical)

E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C E & C

FIG. C, D, E, G, H & I

(6" Ext. & 7" Ledge/ 6" Box Vertical)

A & D A & D A & D A & D A & D A & D A & D A & D

FIG. F

(9" Ledge/ 8" Box Vertical)

A & C A & C A & C A & C A & C A & C A & C A & C

Place ledges over the wall with each end resting on a top plate. Using the above chart
as a guide align the set of holes in the top plate as shown in the above drawing for
your size pool with the holes in the ledge and insert the No.12x1/2" Sheet Metal
Screw through the ledge and into the top plate. The actual screw holes that are used
does not affect the integrity of the pool. You may use the set of holes that line up best!

The ledge screws should not be tightened  until all the ledges are in place and
the pool has been filled with water.

INSTALLING LEDGES ON BAR HARBOR 

& RIO VISTA MODEL POOLS ONLY

Attention: You must use the 5/16” x 3/4” OD Stainless
Steel Washers with each Sheet Metal Screw to secure
the top ledges to the top plates. Failure to use the
washers may result in damaged ledges.

Place ledges over the wall with 
each end resting on a top plate.  
Align the set of holes in the top 
plate as shown in the instructions 
for your size pool with the holes 
in the ledge and insert the 
No.12x1/2" Sheet Metal Screw 
through the washer and the 
ledge and into the top plate.

1

1

1

3

2

2

B

C

C

D

E

D

E

B

1

2

3

Special 
Instructions 
for pools with 
Construction 
Close Up Fig. F

For pools with a 9" ledge, care should be
taken to assemble the ledge along the straight 
sections of the pool in the manner shown 
below.  Along the straight sections of the pool,
use the short ledge sections and attach them
to the Buttress Top Plates using the screws
and holes illustrated on the left.

Summary of Contents for oval 4ft pool

Page 1: ...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 if the...

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: ...STARTING POOL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE UPS Use the illustrations below as a guide for the assembly of your pool Fig A Fig B 6 DELMAR ELAN OMNI LEXINGTON POOLS 6 PRINCETON QUANTUM ZENITH ST CROIX P...

Page 5: ...CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING POOL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE UPS Use the illustrations below as a guide for the assembly of your pool Fig D Fig F 6 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM POOLS with Box Vertical 9 POOLS Fig...

Page 6: ...OL ASSEMBLY CONSTRUCTION CLOSE UPS Use the illustrations below as a guide for the assembly of your pool Fig H DELUXE POOLS with Column Vertical Wrap Around Covers Fig I SUPREME POOLS with Wrap Around...

Page 7: ...make a complete oval layout of your pool PREPARING THE GROUND 1 3 FT 3 FT POOL SIZE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE A TO A A TO B B TO B OFFSET A TO C C TO C C...

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: ...illed with water 18 x 12 2 24 x 12 3 24 x 15 3 30 x 15 33 x 18 4 39 x 18 6 45 x 18 7 STRAP ASSEMBLY FOR OVAL POOLS SIZES 18 x 12 24 x 12 Buttress Bottom Plate 5 16 18 x 1 2 Hex Head Screws 5 16 18 Hex...

Page 10: ...Cu 33 x 18 6 0 Tons 4 0 Cu 39 x 18 7 2 Tons 4 8 Cu 45 x 18 8 3 Tons 5 5 Cu Mark out pool radius 1 2 pool width using stakes B as a reference Form the two end semicircles by sliding the long bottom rai...

Page 11: ...LES TIGHTEN EACH SCREW TO 85 INCH POUNDS B During this assembly procedure make sure that one washer is on the inside of the pool and one washer in on the outside of the pool sandwiching the two wall e...

Page 12: ...er the Internal Buttress Support and outside of the tabs in the Buttress Bottom Plate Fig 3 4 Align the holes in the Buttress Post Buttress Bottom Plate and Internal Buttress Support and secure using...

Page 13: ...pool with 3 layers of cloth tape all the way from top to bottom of wall If the filter inlet and outlet are not used cover over the pre scored areas on the inside of the pool wall with 1 layer of tape...

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: ...G F 9 Ledge 8 Box Vertical A C A C A C A C A C A C A C A C Place ledges over the wall with each end resting on a top plate Using the above chart as a guide align the set of holes in the top plate as s...

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: ...he circular attachment with the grove inside the cavity in the front of the cover and insert the attachment into the cavity TOP COVER 3 7 XL TWO PIECE WRAP AROUND COVER AND PEDESTAL 1 Insert the logo...

Page 25: ...S AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS 20 490090 490091 490021 Educational programs and materials i e seminars workshops brochures videos instructional guides etc are available from NSPI NSPF other aquatic safety g...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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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