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OPTIMUM ROUND ABOVE / IN-GROUND POOL 

Section 1 

Tools You Will Need: 

Tape measure - 100' 

Marking spray paint or powder 

String -

25’ length

 

Stake or peg 

 

12”

 

Transit,

 

laser

 

level

 

or

 

3’ level

 

Rubber mallet 

Hacksaw 

Spade 

Square shovel 

Pick 

Rake 

Tamper square

 

10”

 

or

 

12”

 

2x4, straight -

12’

 

Square 

Power drill 

7/16" and 1/8 drill bits 

1/4" hex nut driver bit 

Socket set 

Duct tape 

Pliers - channel lock 

9/16" open end wrench 

Screwdrivers, flat & Phillips 

Metal file 

Utility knife 

PVC pipe cutter 

Pool trowel 

Cloth rag 

Cooking spray 

Shop vacuum 

Soft bristle broom 

Extension cord 

Hose with spray nozzle 

Wheelbarrow 

Also Needed But Not Included: 

Patio blocks 

(2” x 12” x 12”)

 

In-ground installations: 

Concrete 

(when

 

installed

 

more

 

than

 

24” below

 

grade)

 

Backfill 

(crushed

 

stone

 

or gravel

 

3/8” –

 

3/4” diameter)

 

Perforated drain pipe 

(for drainage if the site floods easily) 

Pool 

Size

Masonry Sand 

Cubic Yards

Patio 

Blocks

Concrete Cubic Yards                            

(If Inst24" Below Grade)

12'

0.8

6

1

14'

1.1

6

1-1/4

16'

1.5

8

1-1/2

18'

1.9

8

1-3/4

21'

2.5

10

2

24'

3.2

10

2-1/4

27'

4.1

10

2-1/2

30'

5.0

12

2-3/4

Summary of Contents for 95-0770

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Optimum Pool In order for your pool warranty to be deemed valid you must register your pool at www mypoolwarranty com...

Page 3: ...l Remove all toys from the swimming pool and surrounding area when not in use to avoid attracting children to the pool Barriers pool covers pool alarms or similar safety devices are helpful aids but t...

Page 4: ...be obtained by contacting The Association of Pool Spa Professionals www apsp org Place signs on liner above water line opposite entry to pool DO NOT DIVE SHALLOW WATER Could cause permanent lnJurv V...

Page 5: ...s although the installation is broken down into many simple steps Once you have completed the first three steps you should find that the rest of the installation process moves along much more quickly...

Page 6: ...oncrete Collar 21 Install Liner 22 Install Top Coping Clips 22 Fill with Water 23 Install Face Plates 23 Backfill 24 Section 2 OPTIMUM ROUND IN GROUND WITH POLYMER STEP Pool Component Checklist 25 Par...

Page 7: ...ction 1 Pool Components Check List Pool 1 Panels See Page 8 2 Bottom Plates 77004 3 PVC Coping 2 Clay See Page 8 4 Cap Screws 8 x 99 0138 5 Coping Clip Standard Clay 77310 6 Splines 52 77002 7 Bolts H...

Page 8: ...White 77516 2 Skimmer Plate SP1091 Gray 77517 3 White Return Plate 77064 4 Bolts Countersunk SS 2 99 0131 5 Nuts Flat Head Rivet SS 99 0132 6 Extended Return Fitting Set 77092 Skimmer Kit NOT INCLUDE...

Page 9: ...White 77518 2 Skimmer Plate SP1084 Gray 77519 3 White Return Plate 77064 4 Bolts Countersunk SS 2 99 0131 5 Nuts Flat Head Rivet SS 99 0132 6 Extended Return Fitting Set 77092 Skimmer Kit NOT INCLUDED...

Page 10: ...M 30FT PANEL AG SKIMMER 93 1 16 77463 TOTAL PANEL COUNT 6 6 8 8 10 10 10 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Part Part No 12 14 16 18 21 24 27 30 2 BOTTOM PLATE 77004 6 6 8 8 10 10 10 12 3 PVC TOP COPING 2 PVC COPING...

Page 11: ...llips Metal file Utility knife PVC pipe cutter Pool trowel Cloth rag Cooking spray Shop vacuum Soft bristle broom Extension cord Hose with spray nozzle Wheelbarrow Also Needed But Not Included Patio b...

Page 12: ...6 of pool that has poor drainage or tends to flood in areas with sharp objects on ground that has been treated with weed killer pesticides or other chemicals that has nut grass Bermuda grass or bamboo...

Page 13: ...nstalled for below grade installations Find the lowest spot within the pool area and level the surrounding ground to that lowest spot with shovel rake or pick Dig higher areas down to this level DO NO...

Page 14: ...other in all directions This can be confirmed using a 2x4 and level or transit IN GROUND INSTALLATIONS Split the patio block into two halves to allow rebar to be installed later as seen in figure 3 3...

Page 15: ...gap between both panels 4 2 Slide two 52 Splines 77002 into compression seams to lock both panels together If inserting the Splines is difficult apply cooking oil to ease installation Do not use petr...

Page 16: ...diameter across the pool at each panel joint All diameters should be identical Adjust as necessary If this step is not completed your pool may not be perfectly round which could cause problems later a...

Page 17: ...we suggest laying polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of the wall ensuring that no earth comes in contact with the metal Since the presence of such chemicals is beyond t...

Page 18: ...sely secure assembly with five 2 countersunk bolts 99 0131 and flat head rivet nuts 99 0132 Ensure plates are centered and level then tighten hardware taking care not to overtighten 9 3 With hardware...

Page 19: ...nel and insert extended return fitting 77092 through assembly from interior of the pool Place second white return plate 77064 over extended return fitting on the outside of the pool Install extended r...

Page 20: ...ach length of Top Coping will be attached to the pool with 5 screws from the exterior side of the pool only Drill evenly spaced 1 8 pilot holes through the Top Coping and exterior pool wall ensuring t...

Page 21: ...revent backfill or debris from falling behind the pool liner Use one 10 x Tek Screw 99 0090 to attach the paver coping to each Coping Adaptor Clip 8 4 CP2 COPING OR DECK COPING Place Coping Adaptor Cl...

Page 22: ...strated below there is a transition kit available 77268 This kit includes two stainless steel plates to cap off the ends of the CP2 coping and give a finished edge Bend the lower tab on the end plate...

Page 23: ...ol If extra supports are required for patio or other pool features consider installing them before pouring the concrete If the pool is installed into a hill as illustrated in image 9 2 the pool still...

Page 24: ...ntire pool Remove as many wrinkles from the liner as possible as you go by gently tugging on the liner or using a soft broom A shop vacuum can be used to remove wrinkles by attaching the vacuum hose t...

Page 25: ...installed complete filling the pool until water level is at the middle of the Skimmer opening Step 12 Install Face Plates 12 1 Locate screw holes for each opening in pool wall Carefully pierce liner w...

Page 26: ...ause irreversible damage and may void your warranty Crushed stone or gravel aggregate 3 8 to 3 4 in diameter is the recommended backfill material Backfill may be placed directly against the pool wall...

Page 27: ...ion 2 IN GROUND WITH STEP Pool Components Check List Pool 1 Panels See page 39 2 Bottom plates 77004 3 PVC coping 2 clay See page 39 4 Cap screws 8 x 99 0138 5 Coping clip standard clay 77310 6 Spline...

Page 28: ...White 77518 2 Skimmer Plate SP1084 Gray 77519 3 White Return Plate 77064 4 Bolts Countersunk SS 2 99 0131 5 Nuts Flat Head Rivet SS 99 0132 6 Extended Return Fitting Set 77092 Skimmer Kit NOT INCLUDED...

Page 29: ...52 77143 23 Step Fender Washers 3 8 x 1 3 4 77175 24 Step NOT INCLUDED 25 Step Anchor Plate Right 77142 26 Step Anchor Plate Left 77141 15 Rebar 3 8 x 15 77001 27 Step Diagonal Brace 18 77146 28 Short...

Page 30: ...12 12 12 12 12 12 12 25 STEP ANCHOR PLATE MODIFIED RIGHT 77142 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 26 STEP ANCHOR PLATE MODIFIED LEFT 77141 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 STEP DIAGONAL BRACE ANGLE 18 PIECE 77146 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 28...

Page 31: ...rs flat Phillips Metal file Utility knife PVC pipe cutter Pool trowel Cloth rag Cooking spray Shop vacuum Soft bristle broom Extension cord Hose with spray nozzle Wheelbarrow Also Needed But Not Inclu...

Page 32: ...as poor drainage or tends to flood in areas with sharp objects on ground that has been treated with weed killer pesticides or other chemicals that has nut grass Bermuda grass or bamboo grass growing n...

Page 33: ...positioned Dig to the depth the pool will be installed below grade It is recommended that the top of the pool be 2 6 above the surrounding area NOTE The pool floor may be dug deeper sloping toward the...

Page 34: ...sition accordingly Break patio block into two halves to allow rebar to later be installed through the anchor plate Figure 3 2 Sink a patio block flush into the ground at each mark All patio blocks mus...

Page 35: ...ocated Assemble the pool as instructed below while keeping this void at the specific desired location of the step Note The Skimmer Panel should also be located at the desired location during installat...

Page 36: ...4 Step 4 Wall Installation Continued 4 3 Slide two 52 Splines 77002 into compression seams to lock both panels together If inserting the Splines is difficult apply cooking oil to ease installation Do...

Page 37: ...e are to be used on the filler panels at the step void There is a specific left and right Anchor Plate for these two locations Figure 5 1 5 2 Drill one 7 16 hole through each filler panel at the Botto...

Page 38: ...with 3 8 x 2 1 2 bolts 99 0137 and nuts 99 0134 5 4 IMPORTANT Confirm roundness of the pool by measuring the diameter across the pool at each panel joint All diameters should be identical Adjust as n...

Page 39: ...ange of the step Make sure the socket side of the extrusion is towards the interior of the pool as illustrated and drill six 13 32 holes Repeat for opposite side NOTE The front face of the step and St...

Page 40: ...with the included 3 8 X 1 bolts nuts and 1 3 4 fender washers as illustrated Hardware bag 77144 6 3 Slide Step Rod Spline 77173 into the Step Socket Spline on both sides of the step 6 4 NOTE This par...

Page 41: ...5 6 6 x2 x2 77148 77146 99 0104 77013 10660 Step 6 Step Installation Continued 6 5 Assemble A frame step Figure 5 5 with the included 3 8 x 1 bolts 99 0136 and nuts 99 0134 There will be two of these...

Page 42: ...to the interior compression seams to lock the step to the Filler Panels 6 8 Slide one 5 3 4 Short Spline 77014 into the exterior compression seams between the Filler Panel and Step Rod Spline Follow t...

Page 43: ...e suggest laying polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of the wall ensuring that no earth comes in contact with the metal Since the presence of such chemicals is beyond the...

Page 44: ...osely secure assembly with five 2 countersunk bolts 99 0131 and flat head rivet nuts 99 0132 Above Ground silicon gasket Ensure plates are centered and level then tighten hardware taking care not to o...

Page 45: ...el and insert extended return fitting 77092 through assembly from interior of the pool Place second white return plate 77064 over extended return fitting on the outside of the pool Install extended re...

Page 46: ...p Coping will be attached to the pool with 5 screws from the exterior side of the pool only Drill evenly spaced 1 8 pilot holes through the Top Coping and exterior pool wall while making sure the Top...

Page 47: ...event backfill or debris from falling behind the pool liner Use one 10 x Tek Screw 99 0090 to attach the paver coping to each Coping Adaptor Clip 10 4 CP2 COPING OR DECK COPING Place Coping Adaptor Cl...

Page 48: ...perimeter of the pool Also insert two lengths of rebar through the hole on the A frame assembly from step 6 5 If extra supports are required for patio or other pool features consider installing them...

Page 49: ...Remove as many wrinkles from the liner as possible as you go by gently tugging on the liner or using a soft broom A shop vacuum can be used to remove wrinkles by attaching the vacuum hose to the skimm...

Page 50: ...Faceplates are installed complete filling the pool until water level is at the middle of the Skimmer opening Step 15 Install Face Plates 15 1 Locate screw holes for each opening in pool wall Carefull...

Page 51: ...use irreversible damage and may void your warranty Crushed stone or gravel aggregate 3 8 to 3 4 in diameter is the recommended backfill material Backfill may be placed directly against the pool wall D...

Page 52: ...GROUND EXCEEDS 24 1 25 YDS 7FTOIN 84 000 l4FTO N 168 000 14FT2 l 21N 172 500 WILBAR 14 FOOT ROUND tHIUErEt t RE k G ALLONAG e NO REO MOOEl NO PEAINETEI Ar Ek GALLONAGE SANO R 0 MODEL 0 37 8 113 SQ FT...

Page 53: ...EN DEPTH INGROUND EXC E EDS 24 l 3 4 YDS 2 000 w 1 tA IO A r MIINETEL AREA GAUONAGE l8Ff0IN 216 000 l 8Ff 1 7 81N 217 875 4 000 82 750 1 8 4 0 0 0 1s Foor ROUND si NoiEC MOOS 0 50 3Y 201SQ FT 5 515GAL...

Page 54: ...YDS 7FT 51N 89 000 4 000 Rl29 250 2 000 89 063 90 063 DETAILED PANEL VIEW l 32 24FTOIN 288 000 24FT 1 7 I 61N 289 438 WILBAR W I LBAR 24 FOOT ROUND 21 FOOT ROUND I IJ q IJA I O A L ts 11 1 AREk346 SQ...

Page 55: ...ALE l 32 DETAILED PANEL VIEW SCALE l 32 WILBAR 27 FOOT ROUND 30 FOOT ROUND I IJ T C IJ A f l O A L tEIIMETr t REA GAllONAGE l EO MOOn KO GAUONAGE SANO REO MODEi HO 84 9 573 SQ FT 15 704 L 4 l YDS POPT...

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