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97206

DECEMBER 2, 2003 (Round Pool - 1" Rims)

FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

NO HORSEPLAY

• Never allow horseplay in or around the pool.

POOL CHEMICALS

• Do not place chlorine, chlorine tablets or sticks directly into the 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.
• Your pool is exposed to more corrosive conditions than your car. Wax It often. At first sign remove rust and touch up immediately.

FILTER SAFETY

• If you use filters that are not manufactured by ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC. be sure that the filter is an Underwriters Listed

product for the USA (for other countries, it must be CSA, TUV/CE, or NOM approved) for your own protection against electrical
hazards. (See Filter Instructions for more information.)

CHECK FOR POOL DAMAGE AND WEAR

• 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.

DO NOT MODIFY POOL

• Never modify the pool or accessories, or remove or drill holes in the pool, deck or ladder components unless instructed.

SHARP EDGES

• There is a possibility that a sharp edge may have been formed on a metal part during the manufacturing process. Check all pool,

filter, ladder or deck parts for sharpness. In the event that you find a sharp edge on a metal part, please take steps to remove it
with sandpaper or a file or return it for replacement.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

• 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 activities may cause injury or break the pool wall..

REMEMBER: 

HAVE FUN BUT BE SAFE

FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read and follow all Safety Instructions packaged with the pool, ladder, filter or any other accessory. Additional pool safety

publications, such as “Children Aren’t Waterproof” and “Pool And Spa Emergency Procedures For Infants”, can be obtained by
writing the National Spa and Pool Institute, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.

POST WARNING SIGNS

• Make sure your "Warning" decals are in plain sight around your above-ground pool.  Insist that all users, especially children and

young adults understand and obey safety messages.

CALL US FOR REPLACEMENT SAFETY MATERIALS

• If your “Warning” safety decals, signs or literature are missing, damaged or not legible, please write or call us for free replacements

at: Zodiac American Pools, Inc., 265 Industrial Boulevard, Midway, GA 31320, (800) 338-1013

POOL EMERGENCIES

• Always have a strong light pole not less than 16 feet (4.88m) long with a blunt or hook end available at pool side in case of

emergencies.

• Always have near your telephone the number of the nearest Trauma or Rescue Unit.

These Safety Instructions require pool users to exercise common sense. Always use common sense in your use of this
product in order to avoid risks associated with electricity and water which can result in paralysis from diving, drowning
or electrocution.

CHILD DROWNING ALERT

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that drownings and near drownings of children, young adults
and adults account for a substantial percentage of the risk of using this pool product. Children under the age of
5 years old are the highest risk. Please watch all children!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Summary of Contents for ROUND POOL 1" RIMS

Page 1: ...use for commercial applications Swimming pools are fun and we want you to enjoy your new pool for years to come Please spend some time reading your Owner s Manual and Safety Packet packaged with your...

Page 2: ...BOVE 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 the ba...

Page 3: ...PARTS 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 activities ma...

Page 4: ...e base of your pool wall to prevent child drownings 2 CONVENIENT ELECTRICAL OUTLETS Your filter and other accessories are operated by electricity If there are no outside electrical outlets you must ha...

Page 5: ...the time to do a good and thorough job as explained in these instructions MATERIALSYOU LLNEED IMPORTANCE OF LEVEL POOL FOUNDATION STRAIGHT PLANK FOR LEVELING WASHED MASONRY SAND SEE CHART CONCRETE BLO...

Page 6: ...he ground is with a straight plank 2 x 4 will do but it should be straight and a carpenter s level FIG 2 Find the lowest spot within the pool area and level the ground to the lowest point Dig away the...

Page 7: ...TH GROUND LARGE TAB ON OUTSIDE TILT RIM CATCH RIM UNDER LIP OF FOOT PLATE SNAP INTO PLACE SMALL TAB LOCKS INTO SLOT FOOT PLATE Step 3 FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6 8 4 75 12 5 9 3 4 625 15 7 6 0 5 18 9 0 5 21 10...

Page 8: ...n all directions f Set 2 block of wood on concrete block place 2 x 4 plank between center post and block of wood as shown in Figure 8 Place level on top of 2 x 4 Gently hammer down center post until 2...

Page 9: ...o tighten Tighten the nuts to a maximum torque of 70 inch pounds File off any burrs on screw heads and cover the inside wall joint with heavy tape PERFORATED KNOCK OUTS MUST BE AT TOP OF WALL INSERT S...

Page 10: ...e the cove is firmly packed d After tamping or rolling pool base use the push broom to smooth out the lines or foot prints in the pool base IMPORTANT Certain types of commercial substances referred to...

Page 11: ...th water See STEP 11 for installation of NO DIVING decals c You should have the help of at least four people Unfold the liner so it resembles a roll of carpet Lift the liner over the pool and begin un...

Page 12: ...mediately begin smoothing out wrinkles as the weight of the water pushes the liner into place c When water reaches about 16 in depth carefully measure the distance between the water level and the top...

Page 13: ...k the back flange of the top plate over the wall stabilizer Fasten sides of upright to tabs in top plate using two 10 x 1 2 sheet metal screws c Using your carpenter s level Make sure the uprights are...

Page 14: ...ST BE INSTALLED IN THESE LOCATIONS NO DIVING DECAL ATTACHED TO FOUR TOP LEDGES DESIGNATED AREA FOR ENTRY AND EXIT FIG 19 FIG 21 FIG 22 FIG 23 INSTALL TOP LEDGES NO DIVING DECALS SIGNS SEE STEPS 10 11...

Page 15: ...b Install one decal at the entry exit location Install second decal directly across the pool from the entry exit location FIG 24 NO DIVING warning decals have been factory applied to four top ledges F...

Page 16: ...refer to pool care 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 Step 13 INSTALL LEDGE COVERS FIG 25 a Se...

Page 17: ...able 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 fi...

Page 18: ...18 97206 DECEMBER 2 2003 Round Pool 1 Rims 9 10 11 13 14 1 6 5 4 15 15 17 16 1 2 3 KEY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS 7 17 7 8 SLOT ON UPRIGHT 12 1 11...

Page 19: ...ng Wall Liner 11 10114 11 10114 9 10114 11 10114 13 10114 15 10114 17 10114 19 Upright 48 11 10117 11 10117 11 10117 13 10117 15 10117 17 10117 19 Upright 52 12 03011 11 03011 9 03011 11 03011 13 0301...

Page 20: ...blem do not take the package or any part of the package back to the place of purchase Instead contact Zodiac American Pools Inc CUSTOMER SERVICE 265 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD MIDWAY GA 31320 800 338 1013 W...

Page 21: ...ty is subject to the following conditions 1 A season ends December 31st of the calendar year 2 During the first two seasons ZAP will pay the freight cost of any defective parts During the third throug...

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