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97197

December 19, 2003

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Oval Pool 

Escapade

IMPORTANT NOTE: Fasten
all hardware securely.

B.  Lay spacer plates between side supports with the lip
side down (Fig. 8B).  Do not attach at this time.  Spacer
plates will overlap on the 15' x 30' and 18' x 33' pools.  For
the 8’ x 12’, 10’ x 15’, and 12’ x 18' pools, lay out as shown
in Figure 7.

C.  Secure the tie bar joiner and spacer plate to each
Omega using 1 ea. #14 x 5/8" self-tapping screw and 2
ea. 5/16-18 3/4" truss head machine screw and 5/16-18

USE WITH
1524, 1530

USE WITH

1833

TO SPACER

PLATE

TO SPACER

PLATE

TO SPACER

PLATE

One end of every tie bar joiner has 4 holes.  See pictures below for

correct hole usage (See previous page for the 8’ x 12’, 10’ x 15’, and

12' X 18' pools).

IMPORTANT: F.  Fill in and tamp down any open
area around the inside of the Omegas including
the spacer plates.  If this is not done properly it may
cause craters (space gaps) in your liner.

1833 CONFIGURATION

POOL

SIZE

NO. OF 

STRAPS

8' x 12'

1

10' x 15'

1

12' x 18'

2

15' x  24'

4

15' x  30'

8

18' x  33'

12

NOTE: Some 15’ tie bar joiner only have 4 holes, use the outside holes for assembly if you
have these tie bar joiners.

TO SPACER

PLATE

1524, 1530 CONFIGURATION

1218 CONFIGURATION

hex nuts (Fig. 8B).  Refer to the tie bar joiner assembly
diagrams shown above.  At this time do not connect
the tie bar joiners.  Complete one side before begin-
ning the other in the center of the pool.

D.  Insert the small piece of styrofoam you cut off
earlier and insert it into the Omega making sure that
the end of the styrofoam is flush with the inside end of
the Omega.

E.  Remove 2" x 4" supports and secure the tie bar
joiner assemblies using 5/16-18 3/4" truss head
machine screw and 5/16-18 hex nuts (Fig. 8C).

A. RIM CONNECTOR INSTALLATION:
Rim connector will bend to conform to the shape of the pool.

Insert rim connector into short (41") rim.

Rims and rim connector should be assembled as shown
here.

.

Place assembly in the center of the upright.

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Summary of Contents for Escapade

Page 1: ...ccurinandaroundswimmingpools Topreventthesetragicaccidents please read understand and strictly enforce all safety rules You must post and maintain your safety sign and decals as instructed If your sig...

Page 2: ...POOL ABOVE GROUND Never install your above ground swimming pool below the ground surface This pool must be installed on the ground surface only There should be a flat three 3 foot area minimum around...

Page 3: ...ACEMENTPARTS Always use Original Equipment Manufactured OEM parts for you replacement requirements KEEP OFF TOP LEDGES Do not stand sit climb or step on top ledge of pool wall These prohibited activit...

Page 4: ...d the base of your pool wall to prevent child drownings 2 CONVENIENTELECTRICALOUTLETS Yourfilterandotheraccessoriesareoperated by electricity If there are no outside electrical outlets you must have t...

Page 5: ...IFE DUCTTAPE ADJUSTABLEWRENCH RAKE CENTER STAKE 8 REQ HAMMER ROLLER IF AVAILABLE SCREWDRIVER FLATANDPHILLIPS CARPENTER SLEVEL CLOTHESPINS TAMPING TOOL FELTTIPPEN SHOVEL PUSH BROOM MEDIUM BRISTLE STRIN...

Page 6: ...s when digging Unless you have access to a surveyor s level the best most accurate way to level the ground is with a straight plank 2 x 4 will do but it should be straight and a carpenter s level Figu...

Page 7: ...between Omega beams are level with the ground Make sure tops of concrete blocks between Omega beams are level with the ground 8 x 10 10 x 15 and 12 X 18 POOL MakesuretopsofconcreteblocksbetweenOmegab...

Page 8: ...ga Carefully place one assembly in each trench See Fig 5B SIDESUPPORT C Lift and support each inside end of the Omega with a piece of 2 x 4 spanning the trench for easier installation See Fig 6 812 10...

Page 9: ...raters space gaps in your liner 1833CONFIGURATION POOL SIZE NO OF STRAPS 8 x 12 1 10 x 15 1 12 x 18 2 15 x 24 4 15 x 30 8 18 x 33 12 NOTE Some 15 tie bar joiner only have 4 holes use the outside holes...

Page 10: ...IM RIM RIM CONNECTOR SIDE SUPPORT OMEGABEAM Insert tabs on omega beam into slots on rim connector a a RIM CONNECTOR INSTALLATION Rim connector will bend to conform to the shape of the pool 1 3 2 12 x...

Page 11: ...T SIDESUPPORT CONCRETE BLOCKS FLUSH WITH GROUND SURFACE IN TRENCH AND LEVEL Insert the other 12 block of styrofoam which was set aside earlier into the front end of the Omega Beam Make sure the foam i...

Page 12: ...lowing diagrams show a bird s eye view of pool assembly to this point DO NOT ATTACH DO NOT ATTACH DO NOT ATTACH DO NOT ATTACH SPACER PLATE TIE BAR JOINER 12 x 18 POOL 8 x 12 and 10 x 15 POOL TIE BAR J...

Page 13: ...x 33 21 3 21 3 17 11 1 2 Check length and squareness of strap assemblies across the pool as shown by the pictures to the right Diagonal measurements must be the same from all points within or 5 1 2 in...

Page 14: ...ound surface and level in all directions Figure 11 c Check the level of your pool frame It is not difficult to make adjustments now Spending a few extra minutes now may save you hours of unnecessary w...

Page 15: ...2003 15 Oval Pool Escapade POOL SIZE A B C 8 x 12 35 31 75 10 x 15 39 75 32 875 12 x 18 52 25 37 250 15 x 24 41 41 625 42 5 15 x 30 41 41 625 40 00 18 x 33 41 41 625 49 75 BOTTOM RIM LAYOUT 15 X 30 A...

Page 16: ...97197 December19 2003 16 Oval Pool Escapade Check pool in diagrams shown below to insure consistent measurements between like points shown by arrows 18 X 33 POOL 33 18...

Page 17: ...ends attach the reinforcing bars on the outer sides of the pool wall using the 5 8 machine screws and hex nuts as shown in Fig 15 insert screws from inside of pool Nuts and washers MUST be on outside...

Page 18: ...top ledges To do this you must measure from the last side support around the perimeter to the side support on the opposite side Then do the same to the other end of the pool make sure the two measurem...

Page 19: ...THE POOL THIS WILL HELP TO PREVENT SAND LOSS AND THE POOL LINER FROM GOING UNDERNEATH THE POOL RIMS WHICH MAY DAMAGE THE LINER POOL WALL IMPORTANT Cover the pool understructure and wall area with viny...

Page 20: ...anufactured pool coving may be substituted for sand providing it does not contain ionomer foams These materials are not compatible with PVC Should you have any questions please consult your pool deale...

Page 21: ...t vary more than 1 If they vary more than 1 you must drain your pool and properly level it using the instructions in your pool owner s manual NOTE If your pool is out of level your warranty will be vo...

Page 22: ...e slots of the foot plate FIG 18 c Fasten uprights to foot plates with one 10 x 1 2 sheet metal screw FIG 18 d Hook the back flange of the top plate over the wall stabilizer then fasten top plate to u...

Page 23: ...first upright curved end See top ledge layout diagram above and Fig 22 15 AND 18 OVALS Fastenthetopledgestoyourpoolwithfour 10x1 2 sheetmetalscrews see Fig 19 See the top ledge layout diagram to be su...

Page 24: ...try exit location Install second decal directly across the pool from the entry exit location Figure24 STEP 12 INSTALL NO DIVING SIGN Your 9 x 11 NO DIVING sign must be posted in plain sight near your...

Page 25: ...e booklet Be sure to follow all safety instructions in same booklet Preserve the finish of your pool frame by waxing it at least twice a year APPLY GLUE INSIDE THE SURROUNDING RING OF THE OUTER LEDGE...

Page 26: ...ailable from Customer Service into thru the wall return fitting then install winter plate on skimmer Check and readjust this level after any heavy precipitation Remove filter and accessories excluding...

Page 27: ...97197 December19 2003 27 Oval Pool Escapade 18 23 31 29 1 6 16 14 19 17 12 18a 22 26 15 27 30 28 10 11 9 10 11 8 7 13 21 22 20 22 2 3a 4 5 3 25 24 25 24...

Page 28: ...5 10 05236 12 05252 12 05237 12 E nd R im S ag e G re e n C urve d E nd 1 7 1 8 05074 12 05075 14 05076 16 05077 18 05077 18 05078 18 T o p S tab ilize r C urve d E nd 1 8 1 8a 30015 8 30015 10 30015...

Page 29: ...ge or any part of the package back to the place of purchase Instead contact WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION NAME OF ITEM MODEL NUMBER POOL...

Page 30: ...97197 December19 2003 30 Oval Pool Escapade...

Page 31: ...14th Season through replacement 5th Season 50 10th Season 75 25th Season 95 The above warranty is subject to the following conditions 1 A season ends December 31st of the calendar year 2 During the fi...

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