• Decide which end of the pool you would like the
skimmer and return or low level suction (depending
on which pool you have ordered) flow fittings.
Please refer to Section D: Filtration Equipment and
Pipes which will help you decide. The skimmer is
best fitted facing into the prevailing wind so that
floating debris is blown into the skimmer.
• If you are planning to use an underwater light
decide which side to install it on. A light would
usually be sited in the middle of one side and where
the external wires will not appear unsightly.
Assembly of the Shell
Decide on the Layout of your Pool
• Carefully unpack the pallet of wooden planks and
stack them in the middle of your pool area.
Assembly will be faster if you sort the planks into
their different types at this stage.
• Wooden knocking blocks are provided; these are
small untreated blocks of wood which protect the
pool wall planks as they are knocked together.
Place the knocking block so its grooves align with
the tongues of the plank being hit. Never hit a plank
with mallet or hammer but always use the grooved
blocks provided.
• Each plank must have 2 tongues facing upwards
and 2 grooves facing downwards. This will be a
single tongue and groove on 8ft/27mm model.
• Each plank must be fully tapped home along its
entire length.
• If a plank is difficult to fit, first make sure no object
like a small stone has become lodged in any
groove.
• If a plank is still difficult to fit try it in another location.
• If a plank is warped start fitting from one end and
using the tongue and groove as rails “zip” the plank
down by gradually working along the length striking
firmly with a mallet and the wooden knocking block.
Using a clamp may be helpful.
• Do not start a new layer of planks without making
sure every preceding plank is full interlinked.
• Below are two photos showing each wall section
plank for both the 10ft and 8ft model.
Assembling the Pool Walls
Bottom
half plank
Top full plank
Top half
plank
Standard plank
Bottom
half plank
Top full plank
Top half
plank
Standard plank
44mm (10ft models)
27mm (8ft model)
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