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POOL SAFETY

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Section 1

Section 2

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Failure to observe these warnings may result in permanent injury, paralysis from a broken neck, and death due to electrocution 
or drowning. This pool is NOT designed for diving or jumping. Serious injuries can result from jumping or diving into shallow
water! Carefully read, understand and follow all information in this user manual before installing and enjoying your swimming
pool. These warnings, instructions and safety guidelines address common risks of water recreation, but they cannot cover all 
possible risks and dangers in all cases. Always use caution and employ common sense and good judgment when enjoying any 
water activity. 

WARNING!

Your pool contains a large quantity of water, and any amount of water, even shallow water, can present serious dangers to life and health unless these safety rules are strictly 
observed. First-time users run the highest risk of injury. Ensure all bathers understand these safety rules, and encourage all bathers, especially children, to learn how to swim. 
Learn basic life support (CPR) and refresh this knowledge regularly. Instruct all bathers, including children, what to do in case of emergency. Keep a working phone and a list of 
emergency phone numbers near the pool. This can save a life. To ensure your pool is used safely, you MUST observe and enforce the following safety precautions:

1.  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 pool deck, the top rail of the pool, or from any structure outside 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 when in use. Vigilant supervision of weak swimmers and non-swimmers by a competent 
adult is required at all times. Children under five are at the highest risk of drowning.

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.  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 or roughhousing 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. Illumination in the pool area must be 
sufficient to allow swimmers 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 access 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 areas. Secure doors and windows, 
where applicable, to prevent unauthorized access 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 in an 
emergency.

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 harmful bacteria and prevent formation of algae. Remember, unsanitary water is a serious health 
hazard.

8.  KEEP OFF THE TOP LEDGES

Do not walk or stand on the top ledges. They can become slippery and result in serious injury. 

9.  POOL COVER SAFETY

The pool cover (sold separately) must have a tamper-proof 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 drowning 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 pool 
professional.

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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 AND POLE

Keep a safety rope measuring at least 50 feet long (15.24 meters) by ¼” thick( .635cm) securely 
attached to a flotation buoy with an outside diameter of 15” (38.1cm) in a prominent, easily accessible 
area by your pool. Keep a pole not less that 16 feet (4,88m) long with a blunt or hook end available at 
poolside 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 observe 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 inspect your pool and ladder components for damage and wear. Be sure all screws are in 
place and tightened according to manufacturer’s instructions. Replace all damaged or worn 
components and tighten all screws before you use the pool, deck or ladders. At first sign of rust, 
remove and touch up immediately.

15.  POOL PARTS

Never modify the pool, its components or its accessories, remove hardware, or drill holes in the pool, 
deck or ladder components unless instructed to do so by the manufacturer. Your pool wall is made of 
thin, but strong metal, so please use work gloves to protect your hands during installation. Always 
utilize original manufactured parts for replacement. Failure to do so may void your warranty.

Summary of Contents for Optimum Pool Freeform 95-0778

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Optimum Pool In order for your pool warranty to be deemed valid you must register your pool at www 1 mypoolwarranty com...

Page 3: ...ool 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...

Page 4: ...labels will void warranty Failure to mount these safety labels may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury These warnings are not to be removed under any circumstances If they become di...

Page 5: ...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 Please review all safety material and loca...

Page 6: ...ll Face Plates 34 Backfill 35 Section 1 Section 2 OPTIMUM FREEFORM ABOVE IN GROUND Pool Component Checklist 36 Parts per Pool Size 39 Tools You Will Need 40 Select Pool Location 41 Create Foundation 4...

Page 7: ...s 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 Hex Head Alum 2 99 0137 8 Nuts Alum 3 8 99 0134...

Page 8: ...ate 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 For Illustration Purposes Only A Skimmer B Double Layer Gasket...

Page 9: ...4 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 INCLUD...

Page 10: ...G REVERSE BUMP 46 9 16 77381 2 2 2 16 NUT FLAT HEAD RIVET SS 3 8 99 0132 21 23 23 23 OPTIMUM FREEFORM PANEL LG BUMP 50 77386 2 2 2 17 REBAR 3 8 X 15 77001 4 4 4 6 OPTIMUM FREEFORM PANEL LG INDENT 64 7...

Page 11: ...lity 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 Ma...

Page 12: ...been treated with weed killer pesticides or other chemicals that has nut grass Bermuda grass or bamboo grass growing nearby as they can grow through your liner and puncture it DO NOT assemble your poo...

Page 13: ...ger or white powder Repeat with the opposing stake Mark the freeform sections of the pool next to join the two previously created semi circles Again use 12 of additional clearance Remove all sod weeds...

Page 14: ...onry blocks 7 5 8 actual giving a total stacked height of 18 This is equal to the depth of the trench dug earlier 3 3 Place patio blocks at each wall joint for the curved ends of the pool All patio bl...

Page 15: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM ABOVE IN GROUND POOL Section 1 Step 3 Create Trench Patio Blocks Pool Size 14 x 23 13...

Page 16: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM ABOVE IN GROUND POOL Section 1 Step 3 Create Trench Patio Blocks Pool Size 15 x 28 14 3 1...

Page 17: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM ABOVE IN GROUND POOL Section 1 Step 3 Create Trench Patio Blocks Pool Size 17 x 30 15 3 1...

Page 18: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM ABOVE IN GROUND POOL Section 1 Step 3 Create Trench Patio Blocks Pool Size 19 x 32 16 3 1...

Page 19: ...trically centered into the bottom plate leaving a 1 8 gap between both panels for the spline to be inserted 4 2 Slide two 52 splines 77002 into compression seams to lock both panels together If insert...

Page 20: ...om plate hole locations using the bottom plate holes as a drill guide Secure panels with 2 bolts 99 0137 and nuts 99 0134 4 4 INGROUND ONLY If the pool installation is greater than 24 below grade you...

Page 21: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM ABOVE IN GROUND POOL Section 1 Section 2 Step 4 Curved Side Panel Installation At this point in the installation process the assembly should look similar to the image below 19...

Page 22: ...onto panel 5 2 Drill a 7 16 hole through the panel using the bottom plate hole as a drill guide Secure bottom plate with one 2 bolt 99 0137 and nut 99 0134 5 3 Attach the straight panel connector 7702...

Page 23: ...7013 5 5 Drill a 7 16 hole through the panel using the bottom plate hole as a drill guide Secure bottom plate with one 2 bolt 99 0137 and nut 99 0134 5 6 The Freeform pool is composed of a freeform bu...

Page 24: ...99 0130 and two flat head rivet nuts 99 0132 NOTE Reverse bend panels will be attached with the longer 2 countersunk SS bolts 99 0131 At this time the A frame will be floating until the concrete is po...

Page 25: ...form Side Bracing 23 6 1 Install hex head 8 long bolts 99 0141 and stainless steel nuts 99 0142 along with aluminum washers 99 0133 as illustrated onto every A frame upright These bolts will be used t...

Page 26: ...77153 77155 with the hardware installed previously to attach the A frame upright Install one mounting bracket at a time to keep A frame upright assembly attached NOTE Ensure the bolts at these locati...

Page 27: ...e footprints on pages 13 16 7 2 Pour the concrete trench A calcium chloride free mixture is recommended The concrete must be level with the A frame bottom channel on the interior of the pool A 3 concr...

Page 28: ...ion 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 beyon...

Page 29: ...lustrated Loosely 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 W...

Page 30: ...panel 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 extende...

Page 31: ...wall panel joints by 2 as shown in Figure 11 1 11 2 Each length of top coping will be attached to the pool with screws from the exterior side of the pool only Drill evenly spaced 1 8 pilot holes thro...

Page 32: ...l prevent 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 11 4 CP2 COPING OR DECK COPING Place coping adapto...

Page 33: ...illustrated below there is a transition kit available 77268 This kit includes two stainless steel plates to cap off the ends of the CP2 coping to give a finished edge Bend the lower tab on the end pla...

Page 34: ...pool 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 Figure 12 2 the pool st...

Page 35: ...g receiver track around entire 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 at...

Page 36: ...installed complete filling the pool until water level is at the middle of the skimmer opening Step 16 Install Face Plates 16 1 Locate screw holes for each opening in pool wall Carefully pierce liner w...

Page 37: ...panels which may cause irreversible damage and may void the warranty Crushed stone or gravel aggregate 3 8 to in diameter is the recommended backfill material Backfill may be placed directly against...

Page 38: ...9 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 Splines 52 77002 7 Bolts hex head alum 2 99 0137 8 Nuts alum 3 8 99 0134 Section 2...

Page 39: ...84 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 INCLU...

Page 40: ...3 23 Step fender washers 3 8 x 1 77175 24 Radius step NOT INCLUDED 25 Step bottom plate right 77142 26 Step bottom plate left 77141 15 Rebar 3 8 x 15 77001 27 Step diagonal brace 18 77146 28 Short spl...

Page 41: ...9 8 9 9 9 OPTIMUM FREEFORM PANEL SM REVERSE INDENT 46 9 16 77381 1 25 SCREW FLAT HEAD 2 LONG 99 0130 16 18 18 18 OPTIMUM FREEFORM PANEL LG REVERSE BUMP 46 9 16 77381 2 2 2 26 BOLT HEX HEAD 8 LONG 99 0...

Page 42: ...ife 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 Masonry B...

Page 43: ...been treated with weed killer pesticides or other chemicals that has nut grass Bermuda grass or bamboo grass growing nearby as they can grow through your liner and puncture it DO NOT assemble you pool...

Page 44: ...ger or white powder Repeat with the opposing stake Mark the freeform sections of the pool next to join the two previously created semi circles Again use 12 of additional clearance Remove all sod weeds...

Page 45: ...onry blocks 7 5 8 actual giving a total stacked height of 18 this is equal to the depth of the trench dug earlier 3 3 Place patio blocks at each wall joint for the curved ends of the pool All patio bl...

Page 46: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM IN GROUND WITH STEP Section 2 Step 3 Create Trench and Place Support Blocks Pool Size 14 x 23 44...

Page 47: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM IN GROUND WITH STEP Section 2 Step 3 Create Trench and Place Support Blocks Pool Size 15 x 28 45 3 1...

Page 48: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM IN GROUND WITH STEP Section 2 Step 3 Create Trench and Place Support Blocks Pool Size 17 x 30 46 3 1...

Page 49: ...OPTIMUM FREEFORM IN GROUND WITH STEP Section 2 Step 3 Create Trench and Place Support Blocks Pool Size 19 x 32 47 3 1...

Page 50: ...t this time determine where the step will be placed within the pool and place the step within this general vicinity The 14 x23 15 x28 and 17 x30 freeform pools have four possible locations for the ste...

Page 51: ...panels This void in the pool is where the step and two filler panels will be located The filler panels must be located on each side of the step 4 3 The pool will be assembled as illustrated in the fo...

Page 52: ...ly centered into the bottom plate leaving a 1 8 gap between both panels for the spline to be inserted 4 5 Slide two 52 splines 77002 into compression seams to lock both panels together If inserting th...

Page 53: ...ere the step will be placed using two 52 splines 77002 and a bottom plate 77004 Refer to the previous steps 4 3 and 4 4 Note Filler panels must be located on each side of the step 4 7 At this time the...

Page 54: ...7141 77142 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 4 9 Drill one 7 16 hole through each filler panel at...

Page 55: ...urve side ONLY drill 7 16 holes through the pool panels at the bottom plate hole locations using the bottom plate holes as a drill guide Secure panels with 2 bolts 99 0137 and nuts 99 0134 4 11 Use th...

Page 56: ...on the side flange of the step ensure 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...

Page 57: ...ach side of the step with the included 3 8 x 1 bolts nuts and 1 fender washers as illustrated Hardware bag 77144 5 3 Slide step rod spline 77173 into the step socket spline on both sides of the step 5...

Page 58: ...lation on Curved Side 56 5 5 5 6 x2 x2 77148 77146 99 0104 77013 10660 5 5 Assemble step A frame support with the included 3 8 x 1 bolts 99 0136 and nuts 99 0134 There will be two of these assemblies...

Page 59: ...interior compression seams to lock the step to the filler panels 5 8 Slide one 5 short spline 77014 into the exterior compression seams between the filler panel and step rod spline Follow this part wi...

Page 60: ...onto panel 6 2 Drill a 7 16 hole through the panel using the bottom plate hole as a drill guide Secure bottom plate with one 2 bolt 99 0137 and nut 99 0134 6 3 Attach the straight panel connector 770...

Page 61: ...013 6 5 Drill a 7 16 hole through the panel using the bottom plate hole as a drill guide Secure bottom plate with one 2 bolt 99 0137 and nut 99 0134 6 6 The freeform pool is composed of a freeform bum...

Page 62: ...99 0130 and two flat head rivet nuts 99 0132 NOTE Reverse bend panels will be attached with the longer 2 countersunk SS bolts 99 0131 At this time the A frame will be floating until the concrete is po...

Page 63: ...orm Side Bracing 61 7 1 Install hex head 8 long bolts 99 0141 and stainless steel nuts 99 0142 along with aluminum washers 99 0133 as illustrated onto every A frame upright These bolts will be used to...

Page 64: ...77153 77155 with the hardware installed previously to attach the A frame upright Install one mounting bracket at a time to keep A frame upright assembly attached NOTE Ensure the bolts at these locatio...

Page 65: ...ootprints on pages 44 47 8 2 Pour the concrete trench A calcium chloride free mixture is recommended The concrete must be level with the A frame bottom channel on the interior of the pool A 3 concrete...

Page 66: ...5 5 If extra supports are required for patio or other pool features consider installing them before pouring the concrete Note Ensure the pool is level and square before pouring concrete 9 2 A concret...

Page 67: ...a 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 Figure 9 4 the pool still requires...

Page 68: ...corrosion 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 i...

Page 69: ...llustrated Loosely 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 11 3...

Page 70: ...panel 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...

Page 71: ...wall panel joints by 2 as shown in Figure 13 1 13 2 Each length of top coping will be attached to the pool with screws from the exterior side of the pool only Drill evenly spaced 1 8 pilot holes throu...

Page 72: ...l prevent 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 13 4 CP2 COPING OR DECK COPING Place coping adapto...

Page 73: ...s illustrated 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...

Page 74: ...g receiver track around entire 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 at...

Page 75: ...installed complete filling the pool until water level is at the middle of the skimmer opening Step 17 Install Face Plates 17 1 Locate screw holes for each opening in pool wall Carefully pierce liner w...

Page 76: ...panels which may cause irreversible damage and may void the warranty Crushed stone or gravel aggregate 3 8 to in diameter is the recommended backfill material Backfill may be placed directly against...

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