Zodiac Tradewinds, Owner'S Manual

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DECEMBER 2, 2003 (TRADWDINDS - Oval Flat Pool 1” Rims)
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS
Take your time and read these instructions thoroughly before you begin the pool installation. Follow all instructions.
Do not take short cuts. This pool is designed for residential use only. Do not use for commercial applications.
2. CHECK LOCAL CODES—GET BUILDING PERMITS IF NECESSARY
Check your local building and electrical codes concerning installation and location of above ground pools and/or barrier
devices. You should have all required permits before you start the ground preparation.
3. GET EVERYTHING TOGETHER
Review the tools and materials that you will need to install the pool. Purchase what you will need.
4. SETTING UP THE POOL
Do not attempt to install your pool on a windy day. The pool wall is extremely hard to handle in the wind and could possibly
collapse causing permanent damage to your wall. Install your liner on a warm, sunny day (65°F) so the liner can stretch
to fit the pool correctly.
IMPORTANT - BEFORE YOU START
Look over the various pool location situa-
tions shown at right.
1. TERRAIN
Look over your property for the most ideal pool
location. A large area is best. If you have no flat
area large enough for the pool then try to pick a
spot where you would have the least amount of
digging to do. Do not install your pool with any of
the wall area underground - or located in a major
water drainage depression or sewer drain field.
Ground area around the pool foundation should
be level for three feet out from base of pool.
. DO
NOT BACKFILL AGAINST THE POOL WALL
AND RIMS. THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE WALL AND RIMS AND VOID YOUR
WARRANTY. Remember there MUST be a
flat, three (3) foot area (minimum) around
the 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 have them installed by a qualified elec-
trician in accordance with the National Electrical
Code, Section 680 for the USA (for other countries,
check with the applicable electrical codes for your
area).
3. OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WlRES
The pool should never be placed directly under
any overhead power
lines for precautionary
measures. In some communities this is against
the law.
4. UNDERGROUND CABLES AND UTILITIES
Before you start digging into the ground to level the surface, it would be wise to
check with your telephone, electric and gas utilities as to the location of any
underground lines or pipes.
5. TREES
Trees and their occupants are not best of friends with swimming pools. Falling
leaves, branches and sap can be a constant problem in keeping the pool water
clean (along with bird droppings and insects falling into the pool). These
materials will necessitate cleaning your filtering unit more often. The further away
from a tree, the better for your pool.
NO
NO
NO
YES
ALWAYS DIG AWAY TO
LEVEL THE SURFACE
DO NOT INSTALL POOL
BELOW GROUND LEVEL
DO NOT BUILD UP
SURFACE OR LOW SPOTS
It is important that your pool sit on
firm, solid soil. The area must be free
of grass, stones, roots and sharp
objects. Any stones or roots flush or
just below the ground surface must
be removed. The earth below the pool
will compress under the weight of the
water and will expose these items to
the liner causing damage. Any grass
under the pool will rot and give off an
unpleasant odor.
Avoid installing your pool on ground that
has been recently treated with oil base
weed killers, chemicals or has been
heavily fertilized. Avoid areas growing
Nut Grass or Bermuda Grass (these
grasses can grow up through pool liner).
DDO NOT INSTALL YOUR POOL ON:
• concrete • asphalt • peat moss
• tar paper • sand • gravel • wood
• chemically treated soil • grass
• astroturf
Installing your pool on these surfaces
places undue stress on the sidewalls.
This can lead to wall/liner failure and void
your warranty.
GROUND SURFACE
DETERMINE POOL LOCATION