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ABOVE GROUND POOL SAFETY
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION
FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY, PARALYSIS FROM
A BROKEN NECK, ELECTROCUTION OR DROWNING. THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING
OR JUMPING! DANGEROUS INJURY CAN RESULT,SHALLOW WATER
Your pool contains a large quantity of water, and is deep enough to present inherent dangers to life and health unless the following safety rules are strictly observed. First-time
users run the highest risk of injury. Make sure everyone understands and encourage all users especially children to learn how to swim. Learn Basic Life Support (Cardiopulmo-
nary Resuscitation-CPR) and refresh this knowledge regularly. Instruct all pool users, including children, what to do in case of an emergency. Keep a working phone and a list
of emergency phone numbers near the pool. This can make a life-saving difference in the event of an emergency. To insure your pool is used safely you MUST observe the
following safety precautions:
NO JUMPING OR DIVING
The top rail of your pool is not a walkway and must not be used for jumping
or diving. Do not permit jumping or diving into the pool from a deck or the
top rail of the pool. Diving or jumping into the pool can result in serious
injury.
2. NEVER USE THE POOL ALONE
Never permit the pool to be used unless it is attended by at least one
person other than the bather. Someone should always be available to lend
assistance in an emergency. Designate a competent adult to supervise the
pool each time it is being used. Vigilant supervision of weak swimmers and
non-swimmers by a competent adult is required at all times, remembering
that children under five are at the highest risk of drowning.
3. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED
Never leave a child alone and unsupervised in or near the pool—not even
for a second. There is no substitute for constant adult supervision.
4. NO ROUGH PLAY
Do not permit “rough-playing” in and around your pool. Surfaces can
become slippery and hazardous when wet.
5. LIGHT THE POOL AT NIGHT
If the pool is used after dusk, adequate lighting must be provided. Illumina-
tion in the pool area must be sufficient to clearly judge pool depth and all
features in and around the pool. For lighting recommendations, consult your
local licensed electrical contractor.
6. RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE POOL
Do not leave chairs or other furniture beside the pool that could be used by
a child to climb up into the pool. Ladders must be removed whenever the
pool is unattended. A fence with a lockable gate around the pool or yard is
strongly recommended and may be required by law in some jurisdictions.
Secure doors and windows, where applicable to prevent unauthorized ac-
cess to the swimming pool. 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 they are not substitutes for continuous adult supervision.
7. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder
your judgment and reflexes.
8. KEEP YOUR POOL CLEAN AND SANITARY
Your filter system will remove suspended particles from the water and the
surface skimmer will remove insects, leaves and other debris from the
water surface. Use the correct pool chemicals as directed to destroy harm-
ful bacteria and prevent formation of algae. Remember, unsanitary water is
a serious health hazard.
9. KEEP OFF TOP LEDGES
Do not walk on top ledges. They can be slippery and they are not a walk-
way.
10. POOL COVER SAFETY
The cover must have a tamperproof locking retainer cable that positions
the cover around the pool wall and keeps it securely in place. Never allow
anyone, especially small children on the cover. Asphyxiation or drown-
ing could result. Be sure to remove pool cover completely from the water
surface before entering the pool. When purchasing any pool cover, please
consult a swimming pool professional.
11. ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Never touch or attempt to service electrical equipment, including the filter
when your body and/or the ground is wet. Electrocution or permanent
injury due to high voltage (120V AC) could result. The pool should be
bonded in accordance with Section 680-26 of the National Electrical Code.
For further assistance contact your dealer or a local licensed electrician.
Do not use pool during electrical or rain storms.
12. SAFETY ROPE & POLE
Keep a safety rope 1/4" by 50" with a flotation buoy with an outside
diameter of 15". Have accessible in a prominent area by your pool. Keep a
pole not less that 16 feet (4,88m) long with a blunt or hook end available
at pool side in case of emergencies. Weak swimmers and non-swimmers
should wear personal protection equipment when using the pool.
13. POOL CHEMICALS
Store pool chemicals out of the reach of children. Do not place chlorine,
chlorine tablets or sticks directly into skimmer, or winterize your pool with
liquid chlorine. Damage to the skimmer, pool liner and filter will result.
Failure to obey this instruction will void all component warranties. Always
follow Chemical Manufacturer’s instructions when storing, handling and
dispensing pool chemicals.
14. CHECK FOR DAMAGE
Periodically check your pool and ladder components for damage and wear.
Be sure all screws are in place. Replace all damaged or worn components
and tighten all screws before you use the pool, deck or ladders. At first
sign remove rust and touch up immediately.
15. POOL PARTS
Never modify the pool or accessories, or remove or drill holes in the pool,
deck or ladder components unless instructed. Your pool wall is made of
thin metal, there is an inherent cut hazard with metal so use gloves during
installation. Always use Original Equipment Manufactured parts for your
replacement parts.
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