Wilbar Optimum Pool Round 95-0770, General Instructions Manual

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POOL SAFETY
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
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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.
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 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.
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
rainstorms.
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.
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