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INTRODUCTION AND SWIMMING POOL SAFETY

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 pool) to understand the
operation and safety considerations of this product.

Serious permanent injury or death can occur in and around swimming pools. To prevent these tragic
accidents, please read, understand, and strictly enforce all safety rules.

You must post and maintain your safety sign and decals as instructed. If your sign or decals are missing
or damaged, please write for free replacements to:

Zodiac American Pools, Inc.

265 Industrial Blvd.

 Midway, GA  31320

(800) 338-1013

Congratulations upon becoming a proud new pool
owner! We take pride in bringing you a quality product
which will afford years of pleasure. Your pool is an
investment which deserves your care and attention.
This pool is designed for residential use only. Do not
use for commercial applications.

CAUTION:
Read all instructions
carefully before starting
the installation.  Check for
missing parts by reviewing
the Repair Parts List in the
back of this book.

© 2004 ZODIAC AMERICAN POOLS, INC.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED   •  MADE IN U.S.A..

97042

English

Oval Flat Pool 1” Rims

Owner’s Manual

 

 

DECEMBER 2, 2003

Summary of Contents for Tradewinds

Page 1: ...our sign or decals are missing or damaged please write for free replacements to Zodiac American Pools Inc 265 Industrial Blvd Midway GA 31320 800 338 1013 Congratulations upon becoming a proud new poo...

Page 2: ...L 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 aroun...

Page 3: ...RTS 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 c...

Page 4: ...are no outside electrical outlets you must have them installed by a qualified elec trician in accordance with the National Electrical Code Section 680fortheUSA forothercountries check with the applic...

Page 5: ...l earth foundation is the best baseforyourpool Takethetimetodoagoodandthorough job as explained in these instructions MATERIALSYOU LL NEED IMPORTANCE OF LEVEL POOL FOUNDATION STRAIGHT PLANK FOR LEVELI...

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Page 7: ...e 2 and scribe a straight line as shown Figure 1 f Remove all sod sticks stones and roots within the marked pool area Carefully remove and replace A and B pegs when digging BE SURE Recheck the level o...

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Page 9: ...uareness of strap assemblies by measuring diagonally from corner to corner as shown in Figure 9 Diagonal measurements must be the same assemblies must be level in all directions f Insert concrete bloc...

Page 10: ...10 97042 DECEMBER 2 2003 TRADWDINDS Oval Flat Pool 1 Rims TABS FASTEN TO SIDES OF UPRIGHT TIGHTEN EQUALLY NOTE Tabs will flex to fit upright Top plate will have a 1 4 gap away from center upright...

Page 11: ...gure 17 set other end of angular brace over U bracket on bottom strap Figure 19 c Fasten angular brace to center upright with two 10 x 1 2 screws Figure 17 Fasten bottom of angular brace with a 1 4 20...

Page 12: ...22 Where rims meet center uprights insert ends into notch at base of upright Figure 21 b Insert concrete blocks at each foot plate blocks must be flush with ground surface and level in all directions...

Page 13: ...dsandcoverthe inside wall joint with heavy tape BE SURE Tighten all nuts do not omit any screws in wall joint Check the entire substructure for sharp edges or corners These areas must be covered with...

Page 14: ...COVE AROUND 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 Cover the pool understructure and wall area with vi...

Page 15: ...erials are not compatible with PVC Should you have any questions please consult your pool dealer or the pool cove manufacturer for the material composition of the coving b Spread a 1 2 layer of sand o...

Page 16: ...locate the side seam and position it parallel to the corrugations in the pool wall FIG 30 All other seams should form straight lines across the pool Be sure seam is away from skimmer knockouts Pull li...

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Page 18: ...e 33 Install the long stabilizer around the curved ends of the pool Figure 33 Overlap stabilizers along the curved end given in chart Figure 32 BE SURE Carefully measure the distance between the water...

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Page 20: ...f you have the top plate and foot plate shown in FIG 35 Hook the back flange of the top plate over the stabilizer then fasten top plate to upright with three 10 x 1 2 screws Fasten sides first FIG 34...

Page 21: ...1 Rims NODIVINGDECALAT TACHED TO FOUR TOP LEDGES UPRIGHTSVARY TOP LEDGE STRAIGHT SIDE FIG 40 FIG 39 FIG 38 TOP LEDGE 12 OVAL CURVED END TOP LEDGE 12 15 AND 18 OVAL CURVED END TOP LEDGE TOP PLATE 10 x...

Page 22: ...o the pool diameter Figure 37 15 ovals use slots numbered 15 18 ovals use slots numbered 18 c Fasten each top ledge with four 10 x 1 2 screws as shown in Figure 42 14 INSTALL NO DIVING DECALS When poo...

Page 23: ...ew FIG 44 INNER LEDGE COVER SCREW CAP UPRIGHT LEDGE COVER UPRIGHT TOP LEDGE TAB ON LEDGE COVER FITS INTO SLOT IN UPRIGHT 1 1 1 2 FLAT HEAD SCREW a Fit the tab of the ledge cover into the slot on the u...

Page 24: ...p available 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 exclu...

Page 25: ...25 97042 DECEMBER 2 2003 TRADWDINDS Oval Flat Pool 1 Rims REPAIR PARTS 30 24 24 33 34 32 26 7 7 27 35 35 21...

Page 26: ...nter 17 15060 12 15060 12 05047 12 05047 12 05048 14 05048 14 1 Bottom Rim Curved End 18 04003 10 04003 10 04003 10 04003 10 04003 12 04003 12 Foot Plate 19 1 1 1 1 1 1 Wall 21 09027 2 09020 2 09027 2...

Page 27: ...ck to the place of purchase Instead contact CUSTOMER SERVICE 265 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD MIDWAY GA 31320 800 338 1013 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS A LWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART DE...

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Page 29: ...warranty 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...

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