Retain the knob, and after mounting your coping reattach
with the 1/8" allen wrench provided. Retain these 2 allen
wrenches for future use. Note: Endless Pools, Inc. has pro-
vided a shaft long enough for most coping systems. The
installer should cut down this shaft so that the knob is close
to the coping. See Figures 9.6 and 9.7.
Typically, the Valve Assembly is mounted in the center of
the front panel. The hydraulic hoses connected to the sub-
merged hydraulic motor in the pool are sufficiently long,
however, to move this valve off-center. Care should be
taken when closing in the front of the pool to leave access
to these hoses and the Valve Assembly and make certain
that no carpentry is touching the hoses. Use short lengths of
pipe insulation to keep the hoses from touching carpentry
and resonating. Please refer to Technical Bulletin #3A.
10. Coping
Once the liner hanger system is installed you can proceed with
the installation of a coping system. By coping we mean any
protective material that finishes off the top perimeter of the
Endless Pool. The galvanized steel pool panels should not be
left unfinished. The coping system that you select directly
influences the appearance of the pool. Different alternatives
are described in our Technical Specifications under Finishing
Details in section 5. We also offer as options three alternative
coping systems which are described below. The liner hanger
system allows you to install the liner and internal equipment
after the coping is in place. Since it is best not to undertake
coping installation and a variety of external carpentry and fin-
ishing tasks with the pool filled with water, many people
choose to do that work now.
11. Options
An Endless Pool
®
is usually customized to meet the needs of the
end user. Pools of different lengths and widths are selected as
well as deeper pools as described previously. Naturally, the
installation will vary depending on the options selected so it is
important to understand exactly what has been supplied. When
options are sent, installation instructions are included in the
package. These instructions include information from the man-
ufacturer when relevant, and a Tech Bulletin from Endless
Pools, Inc. Each of the options is also discussed more fully in
the Planning Guide which was used by the customer during dis-
cussions with the Endless Pools, Inc. design professional.
Below is a summary description of the available options and
important installation considerations. Please review this section
before proceeding with the installation to ensure that selected
options have been considered.
12. Optional Bullnose Coping System
Typically used when the pool is installed fully in-ground, the
Optional Bullnose Coping System allows the installer to finish
with concrete and/or tile right up to the water’s edge. The alu-
minum bullnose coping system acts as both a liner hanger and a
finished edge. Endless Pools, Inc. supplies precut pieces to fit
Fig 9.7:Trim the valve shaft so the control knob will be flush with the coping.
Fig 12.1: Optional Bullnose coping system.
Fig 9.6: Once coping system is installed trim the valve shaft so the knob is flush.
Fig 9.5: Secure the valve assembly with self-drilling screws.
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