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313 Regina Avenue • Rahway, New Jersey 07065

Tel: (732) 574-1500 • Fax: (732) 574-1551

www.swimnplay.com • E-mail: [email protected]

Part# 420288-16

GENERAL

INSTALLATION OF THIS ABOVE GROUND POOL IS NOT EXTREMELY HARD OR 
CONFUSING, BUT IT IS A BIG JOB.  THE SECRET TO INSTALLING A POOL SO THAT IT 
WILL GIVE YOU YEARS OF PLEASURE IS TO TAKE THE TIME TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 
AND DO THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.  YOUR POOL WARRANTY IS VOID IF THESE 
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED 100%.  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING 
ACCESSORIES SUCH AS FILTERS, PUMPS, SKIMMERS, DECKS, ETC. PRIOR TO 
STARTING.  ANY AFTERMARKET OR HOME BUILT DECK, IF ALLOWED, SHOULD BE 
CONSTRUCTED ACCORDING TO ALL LOCAL BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS, INCLUD-
ING LOAD CAPACITY AND FENCING REQUIREMENTS.

BEFORE YOU START, CHECK TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF 
PARTS.  USE YOUR PARTS LIST WHICH IS BROKEN DOWN BY CARTON.

THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, CHANGE, OR MODIFY          
CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR POOLS.

NOTE: If a power drill is used during installation, it should be a variable speed 
drill used on low setting.  Torque should not exceed 58 inch pounds.  failure to 
comply could result in screws stripping out.

RIGID FRAMEWORK 

“SPLASHER”

SWIMMING POOL 

INSTRUCTIONS

D A N G E R

DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP INTO YOUR POOL!  ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED!

Your pool is approximately 4' deep. It is not designed for diving or jumping.  

If you dive or jump into your pool you run the risk 

of permanent injury or death.  Alert all visitors 

and family of this and point out all warning 

labels supplied. Watch children at all times. 

Pool not designed for diving or jumping!

KEEP A CLEAR SPACE 

OF AT LEAST 4 FEET 

AROUND THE POOL 

TO ELIMINATE 

THE POSSIBILITY 

OF CLIMBING 

INTO THE POOL

Summary of Contents for SPLASHER

Page 1: ... START CHECK TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF PARTS USE YOUR PARTS LIST WHICH IS BROKEN DOWN BY CARTON THE MANUFACTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE CHANGE OR MODIFY CONSTRUCTION OF THEIR POOLS NOTE If a power drill is used during installation it should be a variable speed drill used on low setting Torque should not exceed 58 inch pounds failure to comply could result in screws stripping...

Page 2: ...when finished using since toys and similar items might attract a child to the pool Toys chairs tables or similar objects that a young child could climb shall be at least 4 feet 122 cm from the pool DIVING RISK Do not dive or jump into this pool Your pool is approximately 36 or 42 deep It is not designed for diving or jumping Diving or jumping into shallow water can result in a broken neck paralysi...

Page 3: ...ile the pool is being used Poisoning or painful skin irritations can occur Do not permit horseplay or dangerous water games in and around your pool Remember that the pool area may be wet and slippery and accidents resulting in serious injuries can be prevented if rules of behavior are strictly enforced Keep the water sanitary and healthful at all times maintain pool sanitation with the use of a go...

Page 4: ...A barrier is a fence wall or a combination thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool Barriers must comply with local and national building codes and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission These are minimum fencing and barrier requirements Check your local building codes for other requirements they may request Optional fencing kits are availab...

Page 5: ...ned 4 When installing your pool on a SOLID LEVEL SURFACE it is imperative that you protect your pool and liner from chemicals and other foreign matter contained in the surface Protect your pool and liner by inserting between them and the surface any material that is not made from a tar derivative or contains sharp twigs etc We suggest the use of a plastic ground shield to be used between the surfa...

Page 6: ... be absolutely level 1 PREPARING THE GROUND CARPENTER S LEVEL CLEARANCE RADIUS LEVEL AREA CLEARANCE RADIUS DO NOT FILL IN DIG AWAY HERE CLEARANCE RADIUS 1 2 POOL DIAMETER 6 12 Pool 6 6 15 Pool 8 18 Pool 9 6 21 Pool 11 24 Pool 12 6 27 Pool 14 The assembled pool must have a vertical distance of 3 from the top of the pool to the adjoining grade and the adjoining grade must remain level for a distance...

Page 7: ... of the 12 ft round pool is 11 7 2 BOTTOM RAIL 3 INSERT WALL INTO BOTTOM RAIL Remove wall from carton Note the UP arrow on wall Determine starting point as the fil ter inlet and outlet holes are at the beginning of the wall Starting at the center of a bottom plate insert the bottom edge of wall into the groove on the bottom rail Make sure that the cutouts for filter inlet and outlet are on the top...

Page 8: ...wall are not followed exactly 4 CLOSING THE WALL 5 PROTECT YOUR LINER DANGER YOU MUST ASSEMBLE THE POOL WALL AS PER INSTRUCTIONS USE ALL BOLTS LOCK WASHERS AND NUTS TO CLOSE POOL WALL DO NOT LEAVE ANY OPEN HOLES TIGHTEN SECURELY USING ADJUSTABLE OR OPEN END WRENCH DO NOT USE SOCKET WRENCH TO TIGHTEN BOLTS DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN BOLTS Once the wall is closed and screws and nuts are tightened securely c...

Page 9: ...d is an important part of the pool installation It prevents the wall from lifting up and from the liner sneaking underneath the pool wall Spread the remaining sand equally across the bottom of the pool This will give you a 2 to 3 sand base Manufacturer cannot assume responsibility of the performance of this product if the earth mound is omitted or not properly installed DANGER DO NOT USE ANY MATER...

Page 10: ...dels not equipped with a porthole proceed to step 10 The Porthole assembly must be placed into the pool wall before installing the liner As illustrated place the Porthole Lens inside the pool and position it so that its four Snap Locks project through the round hole in the pool wall Position the Porthole Trim Ring on the outside of the pool so that its four Notches align with the four Snap Locks p...

Page 11: ...ol wall The clear sec tion in the liner is oversized to allow for easier alignment It is important that after the alignment the liner seam still lays flat on the Earth Mound and is not suspended in the air If the liner is sus pended at all simply build up the Earth Mound more in that location 10 LINER INSTALLATION CAUTION YOUR POOL IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN AMPLE SAFETY MARGIN WHEN IT STANDS ON LE...

Page 12: ...rew Slide another connector and a track into the track already installed on the pool and press connector and track down onto the wall and edging again on top of a vertical and leaving one end exposed and in the air Fasten the connector to the vertical using the 10 x 1 2 sheet metal screw Continue in this manner all the way around the pool On pool models with the 5 8 and 9 16 interlocking rails B S...

Page 13: ...ers to these signs Should you need additional labels for any reason the manufacturer will supply these labels to you at your request Simply order the desired label by part number either from your local dealer or direct from the manufacturer Consumer Awareness Booklets The following books are available through the National Pool Spa Institute The Sensible Way To Enjoy Your Pool published by the NSPI...

Page 14: ...g cleaning operations 4 Water softening agent If using hard water containing lime initial treatment is very important In order to pre vent lime deposits in the pool or in the filter use a water softening or anti liming product following the instructions on the package II MAINTENANCE When all the above operations have been suc cessfully performed pH Chlorine stabilizing agent and anti liming agent ...

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