Depth Stair allows the user to gradually enter the water from
deck height. The steps do not obstruct the swim current. The
Full Depth Stair takes the swimmer down to the bottom of the
stainless steel benches. If an optional deeper pool has been
selected, you would step from the bottom of the stair down into
the deeper area. Care must be taken to ensure that the shelf on
which the Full Depth Stair rests is sufficiently large. The shelf
must extend 60" from the end wall where the steps are located.
Details of this design should be worked out in advance with an
Endless Pools design professional. The optional Full Depth
Stair is described more fully in Tech Bulletin #10. The Full
Depth stair should be ordered with the pool to avoid substantial
additional freight charges due to the size and weight of the box
needed to ship the steps.
23. Optional Swim Mirror
The Swim Mirror helps with stroke technique and makes your
swimming workout fun. The Swim Mirror, described more fully
in Tech Bulletin #11, is made from durable stainless steel and is
attached with three stainless steel screws which are already
attached to the housing just below the swim propulsion
housing. When a deeper pool is selected, make sure that the
shallower area extends at least 13" beyond the front bench to
accommodate the Swim Mirror. Swim Mirrors are easily sent by
UPS ground and may be ordered later.
24. Optional Off-Peak Power Meter
The Endless Pool
®
Kit comes standard with a 5.5 KW electric
heater. Whenever possible, a special Off-Peak Power Meter
should be installed to power this heater. Many power companies
offer special rates for off-peak power, often less than half the cost
of regular power. Check with your local power company for
availability. The few hundred dollar installation charge is more
than offset by the lower cost for electricity. Since the heater turns
on only when the 24 hour time clock turns on the circulating
pump it is not a handicap to only have off-peak power available
at certain times of the day. It is common with off-peak power to
run the filtration and heating equipment at night. Ask your power
company and your electrician about this useful option.
25. Optional Natural Gas or Propane Gas Heater
When Natural Gas or Propane Gas is available, a Natural Gas
or Propane Gas Heater is usually a less expensive alternative
for heating the pool. To properly consider this option,
review the owners manual describing the Raypak 50,000
BTU Electronic Ignition Natural Gas or Propane Gas Heater
available from Endless Pools Inc. This manual is included in
its entirety in Tech Bulletin #12. The Heater comes with
stainless steel heat sinks and either an indoor or an outdoor
draft hood. When reviewing the manual, pay close attention
to rules dictating minimum clearances to combustible surfaces
and the requirements for proper venting for safety. The heater
must be installed by a licensed plumber. If your installation
elevation is greater than 2,000 feet please call our Customer
Service Department to ensure that you have received a special
high-elevation gas heater. Do not install a standard heater
at higher elevations or sooting may occur.
26. Optional 50 Hertz Systems for
International Customers
International customers interested in installing an Endless Pool
where 50 Hertz power is available can specify this equipment
prior to shipment. Both the Hydraulic Power Unit and the
Circulating Pump come in 50 Hertz configurations. Please
review Tech Bulletin #13 for a description of available alternate
equipment for international customers. Please note: Endless
Pools, Inc. makes no representations as to the suitability of our
equipment abroad. We have not applied for relevant interna-
tional certification and such certification may be required. Local
permitting is the sole responsibility of the buyer.
27. Optional Insulation (by others)
To conserve heat and reduce operating costs we strongly rec-
ommend that the Endless Pool be insulated with rigid foam. See
Figures 27.1 and 27.2. Simple 2" thick rigid foam insulation
boards are usually adequate and are available from any building
supply house. Check with your supplier for a recommended
adhesive appropriate for the type of rigid insulation that they
supply. If the pool is to be installed outside in a cold climate,
you might consider using two layers. Be sure to consider the
danger of freezing for any pipes running outside the insulation.
Fig 27.2: Rigid foam insulation being installed between the support struts.
Fig 27.1: Measure and cut rigid foam insulation to fit between support struts.
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