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hydrosphereSERIES

Semi-Inground Pool by Doughboy

HYDROSPHERE

SERIES

Semi-Inground Pool by Doughboy

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TableofContents

OfferedSizes………………………………………………………..3HardwareList……………………………………………………...4-7Disclaimer…………………………………………………………...8GeneralInformation…………………………………………….9-10InstallationProcedure………………………………………...11-28

OptionalItemInstallationProcedures…………………29-47

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POOLSHAPESANDSIZES

Round

15’18’21’24’28’

Oval

12’x24’15’x30’18’x33’

Grecian

12’x24’14’x28’16’x32’18’x36’

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*SeeSpecBookforDetailsHardwareList

#1.3/8”SerratedHexFlangeBolt–ZincUsedforbol?ngwallpanelstogether

#2.3/8”SerratedHexFlangeNut–ZincUsedforbol@ngwallpanelstogether

#3.1”HexFlangeTekScrew–ZincUsedforInstalla?onofFTrackandTopRail

#4.8’S(ckAluminumFTrackBeadReceiverUsedtoHoldLinerBeadatTopofPanel

#5.Bu'ressBraceForUseonPoolsw/Straightwalls

#6.TopRail(StandardorDeckMount)–Op;onal

UsedonTopofWallstoProvideFinishedLook

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Notefor#14:MustuseDoughboy'sHardPlumbKit(Prod#1115-0752/DealerCostof$18.00)whenusingtheSemiOnground-HydrosphereSkirtingPanelsorInsulationKit.

#7.¾”WaferHeadSelfTappingScrewUsedtoA<achtheOp?onalSkir?ngPanels/

SecuringBraceCovers

#8.TopRailInsertUsedasBeautyPiecetoConcealTopCap

Screws

#9.TopRailClipUsedasBeautyPiecetoConcealTopRailJoints

#10.SafetySignage–MandatoryClipsontoTopRail

#11.BraceCoverUsedtoConcealBu4ressBracestoProvide

FinishedLook

#12.RadiusWallPanelsUsedinRoundandOvalPoolstoCreatethe

RoundedEdgesofthePool

#13.StraightWallPanelsUsedinGrecianandOvalPoolstoCreatethe

StraightEdgesofthePool

#14.4’x6’Skir-ngPanels-Op-onalUsedontheOuterPerimeterofthePoolto

ProvideFinishedLook

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#15.T-ConnectorUsedforconcealingjointsinskir9ng

panels

#16.VStake–UsedforPanelsandBrace

#17.3/8”BentSerratedHexFlangeBolt–ZincUsedforbol@ng45-DegreecornersofGrecian

shapepools

3”

6”

#18.3”x6”FoamBlockUsedfora8achingskir=ngmaterialtopoolwalls

2”

2”

#19.2”x2”FoamBlockUsedforsuppor9ngskir9ngmaterial

againstbu?ressbrace

48”

3”

#20.3”x48”FoamBlockUsedforsuppor;ngskir;ngmaterial

againstwallpanels

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OnGroundInstallationManual

Disclaimer: This Installation Booklet is to be used ONLY as a basic guide, and for information on the installation of an on-ground, steel wall, vinyl liner swimming pool. There are multiple construction methods and techniques that can be used in the construction of an on-ground swimming pool. In addition, the construction of an on-ground swimming pool must comply with all local, state, and national codes. Before construction begins, you must verify all applicable building permits. Due to the various contingencies, and issues that can arise in the construction process, it is highly recommended that a local swimming pool professional install all swimming pools. It is highly recommended that all Residential Swimming pools be constructed without a diving board and, or slide; and users of the swimming pool be required to only enter a pool “feet first” and “heads up”. ALL SAFETY SIGNAGE that is provided with the components and products from manufactures must be installed in accordance with the instructions provided by each manufacturer. In addition to the information in this booklet, the internet is another good source for further information regarding the construction of swimming pools, swimming pool

#21.45DegCorner–UsedOnlyonGrecianShapedPools

#22.Funmas+cAdhesive–UsedtoInstallTopRailInsert

18”

#23.3/8”x18”Rebar–Usedtostakethepooldown

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safety, swimming pool products, installation techniques, problems and solutions. You should also review the following web sites www.poolsafely.gov and www.apsp.org, for additional information.

Thefollowingsafetyequipmentshouldbeavailable:*Firstaidkit.*Reachpoleonepiecewithhook-notlessthan12'long.*A1/4"diameterthrowingrope1-1/2timesthemaximumwidthofthe

poolor50'which-everisless,towhichhasbeenattachedaringbuoywithanoutsidediameterofapproximately15inches,orsomesimilarfloatationdevice.

GeneralInformationPlanningStage:(thereareseveralthingsthatshouldbeconsidered).

• Easementsandsubdivisionrestrictions.• Buildingcodes-thesewillprovideyouwiththeeasements,lotlinesetbacks,and

generalrequirementsforthepositioningofthepool,includingthesizeandshapethatwillbestfityouryard.Alsoyourlocalcodeenforcementmaybeabletolocateobstructionsinyouryard.

• Contactyourlocalutilitiescompaniesinreferencetoundergroundutilities.(Communication,gas,electric,etc.)

• Obtainpermits,andfencingrequirementsthatmaybeneeded.• Contactanyprofessionalsthatmaybeneeded.(Gas,electrical,etc.)• Makesurethatanymachineryrequiredfortheconstructionprocesscangainaccess

toyourpoolsite.Donotassumethatyourneighborswillletsaidmachinerycrossontotheirproperty.

• Inchoosingyourpool’slocationitisbesttokeepitclosetotheroomofyourhousethatyouwillmostlikelyusetogainaccesstothepoolarea.(Doingthiswillkeeprestrooms,food,anddrinksnearbywhentheyareneeded).

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• Trytopositionthepoolinaclearareawithasfewtreesaspossible.(Thiswillreducetheamountofdebrisfallinginthepool,which,inturnwillresultinlesscleaningtimespentandmorerelaxingandenjoymentoftheoverallpoolexperience).(Avoidingtreeswillalsoallowswimmerstobetterenjoytheafternoonsummersun).

• Thesunplaysanimportantfactorforthepoolaswell.(Fullexposuretosunlighthelpstoincreasethewatertemperature).

• Keepdrainageinmind.(Afterasummerdownpouryouwillwanttherainwatertorunawayfromyourpool,buttoaplacethatisnotgoingtoupsetyouoryourneighbors).

• ManyPoolfiltersneedtobebackwashed.Doingthispurgesthefilterofdirtanddebris,alongwithadecentamountofwater.(Youwillwantthatwatertoflowtoaplacethatwon’tcauseaproblemforyouoryourneighbors).(Theremaybeanordinanceinyourareaagainstrunningbackwashwaterintothemunicipaldrains/stormdrains.Shouldthatbethecaseyoumaywanttoconsiderusingacartridgefilter,whichdoesn’trequirebackwashing).

• Ifyouhaveaneighborthathasapool,itwouldbeagoodideatocheckwiththemtoseeiftherewasanythingthattheyhadtoovercomeduringtheconstructionprocessoftheirpool.(Rock,lawsandcodes,Etc.)Theseissuesmaynotnecessarilypreventtheinstallationofapoolbuttheremaybeadditionalcostinvolvedintheconstructionprocess.

Tools Needed:

• Marking spray paint- for layout. • Wrenches- for use during assembly of the wall system. • Socket set- for assembly of wall system. • Screwdriver- flat and Philips heads, for use in assembly of steps if applicable, and

plumbing fittings. • Tape Measures- three needed, a 25’ and 2 - 100’s Used for layout, squaring the pool etc. • Utility knife- used to cut liner during assembly of plumbing fittings and steps. • Drill with a variety of bits- used to attach coping. • Wheelbarrow- used to move dirt. • Shovels- flat and spade, trending, shaping etc. • Rakes- used for shaping the pool interior. • Transit- for layout, excavation and leveling of the pool (rental). • Pick Axe- for shaping the dig. (If Needed) • Hammers- sledge and standard, for driving stakes. • Tamper- used to smooth the bottom material. • Hacksaw (with metal blade) - used to cut PVC pipe and aluminum coping. • Carpenter square- for layout.

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• Large channel locks- for tightening of plumbing fittings. • Level- 4’ long for checking step level and set up. • Shop vacuum- for cleaning and seating liner (may need two). • Broom- for cleaning and seating liner. • Garden hose- for the fill. • “C” clamps- large ones for step set up if applicable (can use welder’s clamps). • Duct Tape- good quality for panel joints. • Wood- assorted 2x4, stakes for set up and pool layout. • 3/8” x 18” rebar stakes- for staking the pools walls prior to pouring the concrete collar. • 5/8” Nut driver bit- used for driving self-tapping screws into the coping. • PVC glue and primer- for gluing plumbing fittings.

Excavation Equipment: Pool must be in the ground a minimum of 2’

• Excavator or Backhoe- Recommend an experienced excavator operator • Bobcat (If deemed necessary) • Dump truck (If deemed necessary)

Special Note – The selection and preparation of the pool site is your responsibility. The manufacturer can only suggest the proper techniques, indicate the important considerations and emphasize the precautions and cannot be held responsible for damages to your pool that may result from failure to carefully follow all pool specifications. (Step 1) Choosing the Best Location for Your Pool:

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• The surface on which your pool will stand must be level and solid. The best surface to build on is bare, solid, and free from stones, or any other sharp objects that could puncture the liner.

• The site must be accessible to electrical and water supply and should allow for the

disposal of large quantities of water should the pool ever need drained. In addition to that all electrical outlets within 10’ of the pool must be GFI protected

• Carefulconsiderationsmustbetakenwhendecidingwheretoinstallyourpool.

• Donotsetyoupooluponhillyareas,oranyareaswithpoordrainage.Theinstall

sitemusthaveanefficientdrainagesystemtoaccommodateperiodsofheavyrainandhighgroundwater.

• Youwillalsowanttoremoveanystones,sticks,roots,andanyotherobjectsthat

mightdamagetheliner.Beingthatsoilconditionsvaryfromlocationtolocationitisrecommendedthata2”-3”layerofclean,washed,masonrysandbeputdownasabaseforyourpoolfloor.

• Donotsetthepooluponornearanysepticsystemorundergroundutilities.This

willpreventtheneedtodrainanddisassembleyourpoolshouldtheutilitiesorsepticsystemneedrepaireddowntheroad.

(Step2)PreparingthePoolSite:(Recommendedtools–Backhoe,shovel,rake,lasertransit,wheelbarrow)

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• Oncethelocationhasbeendeterminedfollowingallthespecificationslistedabove,

itistimetostartpreparingtheselectedareafortheinstallation.Usinga100’tapemeasureandmarkingpaint,beginlayingoutthepoolwiththeprovidedmeasurementsonthedrawingplus24”.Havingthatextra24”aroundthepoolwillallowforeaseofinstallationandallowadequateroomtowork.(SeeDiagramBelow)

• Oncetheshapeofthepoolismarkedonthegroundtheentireareawillneedtobe

dugdownaminimumof2’.Thepoollocationmustbe100%level.Forthisyouwillwanttousealasertransit.Typicallythegroundwillneedsomeamountoflevelingandratherthantryingtoraiseanyarea,itisbesttofindthelowestpointandthenmatchtherestoftheareatothatlevel.Neveradddirttolowareas.Thiswouldallowthoseareastosettleleavinglowareasunderthelineroncethepoolisfilled.

• Togivethepoolwallsthebestpossiblebasetositonitisrecommendedthatalayer

ofcompactedstonedustbeputdownandleveled.Patioblockscanthenbeplacedaroundtheperimeterofthepoolwhereeachpaneljointwillbe.Thepatioblocksshouldbe1x6x6andshouldberecessedintothepreparedgroundsothattheyareflushwiththesurface.Theblocksmustbelevelinalldirections.Allblocksmustbeflushwiththegroundandlevelwitheachotherallthewayaroundtheperimeterofthepool.

14x26OvalDig-2’OverdigAround

En8rePool

Example:Ifbuildinga12x24Oval–HolewillBea14x26Oval

12x24OvalPool

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InteriorofPool

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2’

PoolWall

1”x6”x6”Pa;oBlock

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(Step3)PanelInstallation/ButtressBraceInstallation:(Onlyutilizeholesclosettothefaceaswellasthetopandbottomholesofthepanelforbolting.Usingeveryholewillrequireextranutsandbolts–Notprovided).Thissteprequirespart#1,#2,and#12(And#13onpoolswithstraightwalls)(and#21ifinstallingaGrecianshapedpool)fromtheHardwareListpage.Ifinstallingafiberglasssteppleaseseepages46-47.

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• Tobeginthewallpanelinstallation,firstlocatethewallpanelwiththeskimmer/inletcutout.Thispanelshouldbeplacedadjacenttotheelectricalsupplyandalloweaseofaccessoncethepoolisinstalled.

• Thewallpanelshouldbeplacedontheblockssothateachendofthepanelfallsinlinewiththecenterofeachpatioblock.Fromthereyouwillsetthenextpanelinplacefollowingthewallpanellayoutonthedrawing.(SeeImageBelow)

Onlyusetheholesclosesttothefaceaswellasthetopand

bo3omholesofthepanelforbol6ng

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• Everywallpanelthatgetssetshouldfallinlinewiththecentersofeachpatioblock

allthewayaroundthepool.• Toconnectthewallpanelstogetheryouwillneeda9/16”socket/ratchet,a9/16”

openendedwrench,andthesuppliedbolts(#1)andnuts(#2).Whenboltingthepanelstogetheryouwillutilizetheholesclosesttothefaceofthepanelaswellasthetopandbottomholesinthesideflangesofthepanels.(SeeImageBelow)

• Keepinmindthattheholesinthepanelsareslightlylargerthatthediameterofthe

boltsthatgoesthroughthem.Thiswillallowthepanelstoslightlymovebackandforth.Youwillwanttoensurethattheface(insidethepool)andtopedgeofthe

Pa#oBlocks1x6x6

Pa#oBlockCenterLine

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panelsareflushbeforetighteningthebolts.Youwillworkyouwayaroundthepoolinthisfashion.

• IfinstallingaGrecianshapedpoolyouwillneedtousethesupplied“bent”bolts(#17)andthesupplied45-degreecornerpieces(#22)toboltthecornerpanelstogether.Thebentboltswillbeusedonlyintheholesclosesttothefaceofthepanels.Thetopandbottomholeswillbeboltedusingthestandardbolts.Againeveryholeatthefaceofthepanelaswellasthetopandbottomholesmustbeused.(Seeimagebelow)

• IfinstallinganOvalorGrecianshapedpoolyouwillneedtoinstalltheprovided

buttressbraces.Thesebraceswillbeinstalledatthepaneljointsalongthestraightwallsofthepool.

• Thebuttressbracewilllimittheamountofavailableholes.• Topreventyourselffromneedingtoremovesomenutsandboltscompletelyfrom

thepaneljointswhenitcomestimetoinstallthebraces,initiallyboltthepanelsthatwillgetabracetogetherusingonlytheholesthatcoincidewiththeslottedholesonthebrace.(SeeBelow)

BentBoltswillbeplacedthroughthesideflangeofonepanelatthefaceandthenthroughthe45-degcornerpieceandagainthroughtheotherpanelat

theface.(Thetopandbo<omholeswillbeboltedusingthestandardbolts)

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*Thebraceswillalsoneedtobestakedtothegroundusingtheprovided“Vstakes”(#16),howeveryouwillwanttomakesurethatthepoolissquaredpriortostakingthebraces.(SeeImageBelow)

•  Whenbol)ngpanelsthatwillneedabrace(StraightWallSec)ons)useonlytheholeshighlightedinredtoboltpanelstogetherun)la9erbraceisinstalled.

•  OnceBraceisinstalledatjoint,securenuts/boltsinremainingavailableholes.

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2'-0"

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CoveMaterial

PoolWall(#13)

Bu4ressBrace(#5)

Pa#oBlock

VStake

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• Loosentheboltsholdingthepanelstogetherjustenoughtoslidethebraceintoplace.(SeeImageBelow)

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• Oncethebraceisinplacesimplytightenthenutsandboltssecuringthebracetothewallpanels.(Whentighteningthenutsandboltsmakesurethatthefaceofthepanels(insidethepool)areflush.)

• Placeaboltandnutintheremainingavailableholesandtighten.• Onceallofthepanelsareinplaceandboltedtogetheryouwillwanttomakesure

thatalloftheprovideddimensionshavebeenmet.Youmayneedtomakesomeadjustmentstothewallssothateverydimensionismet.

• Whenyouaresatisfiedwiththepoollayoutyoucanbeginstakingthepooldown.Thiswillhelpthepooltoholditsshape.Forthisyouwillneedasmallsledgehammer(2-4lb.),theprovided3/8”rebarstakes(#23),andonpoolswithstraightwallsandbraces,thesuppliedVstakes(#16).Youwillwantastakeineveryavailableholealongthebottomflangesofthepoolpanels.(Seeimagebelow)

• Oncethepoolisstakeddownyouwillwanttomakesurethatitisstilllevelallthe

wayaround.Todothisyouwillagainusethelasertransit.Ifyoufindthattherearesomepointsthatarenotlevel,youwillwanttofindthehighestpointofthepoolandraisetherestofthepooltothatlevel.Todothisyouwillhavetoslightlyliftthewallsanduseshinglesasshimstoraisethewalls.Simplystacktheappropriateamountofshinglesontopofthepatioblocksunderthewall.

Use#23rebarstaketosecurethepooltothegroundthrougheveryavailablehole.

WallPanelBu=ressBrace

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(Step4)InstallingtheSkimmerandReturns:(RecommendedTools–Screwdrivers(PhillipsandFlat),Oncethepoolisstakedandlevelyouarereadytoinstalltheskimmerandreturnpermanufacturersrecommendations.(Seeinstallationinstructionsincludedwithskimmer)*Pleasenotethattheskimmerandreturnwillbeinstalledonthesamepanel.

PoolWallLiner

Nut

ReturnFi1ngGasket

Faceplate

ReturnScrews

EyeletAssempbly

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(Step5)InstallingtheFTrackCoping:OvalPools(RecommendedTools-impactdriver,5/16nutdriver,hacksawwithmetalblade,Tekscrews(#3)andthesuppliedFTrackcoping(#4)Thecopingwillcomeinstraightsticksandneedtobebenttofittheradiiofthepool.Youwillfindthatthecopingpiecesarefairlyflexibleandwillrequirelittleeffortto

bend.• Beginwithastickofcopingstartingoneithersideofthepoolwherethestraight

wallsectionmeetstheradius.• Overlapthestraightwallsectionby4”–6”andworkyourwayaroundoneradiusof

thepoolsecuringittothefaceofthepoolwall,andflushwiththetopofthepanelswithselftappingscrews(Tekscrews)every18inches(12”onradiusPools).(SeeImageBelow)

• EachpieceofFTrackwillbebutteduptothepreviouslyinstalledsectioncreatinga

continuousperimeterofFTrackaroundthetopofthepoolwalls.• Aftercompletingoneradiusofthepool,moveacrossthepoolandrepeatthe

processontheotherradius.Whengettingtotheothersideofeachradiusyoumayneedtocutthecopingusingahacksaw(removinganyroughedgeswithafile)sothatitoverlapsthestraightwalls4”–6”.

• Whenthecopingisinstalledonbothradiiofthepoolyoucanbegininstallingthecopingdownthestraightwalls.

• Youwillbuttthecopingupagainsttheradiusthatisalreadyinstalledatthispointandworkyouwaydownthestraightwallsecuringthecopingtothepanelswithselftappingscrews(Tekscrews)every18”orsolikeyoudidwiththeradiusportionsof

TekScrewLoca,ons–Every

18”

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thepool.Againyoumayneedtocutthelastpieceofcopingtofit(removinganyroughedgeswithafile).Oncecompleteyouwillrepeatthisprocessontheotherstraightwallofthepool.

InstallingtheFTrackCoping:RoundPools

• Allcopingpieceswillbeidenticalsoitisjustamatterofchoosingastartinglocationandworkingyourwayaroundthepoolsecuringthecopingtothefaceofthepoolwallusingtheselftapingscrewsevery18”orso.

• Youmayneedtocutthefinalpiecetofitproperly.

InstallingtheFTrackCoping:GrecianPools

• YouwillwanttostartbyinstallingthecopingattheGreciancornersofthepoolfirst.• Therearetwowaystogoaboutcreatingthe45-degreecorneroutofthestraight

stickofFTrackcoping.Youcaneitherbendthecopingaroundthecornercreatingmoreofa45-degreeradius,oryoucancutthecopingtocreateahard45-degreecorner.

• Oncethedesiredapproachisdetermined,youwillsecurethecopingtothefaceofthepanelsusingself-tappingscrews(TekScrews).

• Itisrecommendedthatthecornerthatiscreatedbeinthecenterofthestickofcoping.ThiswillhelptoreducetheamountofjointsintheFTrackandmakethelinerinstallationsomewhateasier.

• Whenallcornersarecreatedandsecuredtothewalls,begininstallingthestraightlengthsofFTrackaroundthepool.

• StartingwithfulllengthsticksofFTrack,beginatoneofthecornersthatyoupreviouslymadeandworkyourwayaroundthepoolsecuringtheFTrackcopingtothefaceofthepoolwallsusingtheself-tappingscrewsevery18inchesorso.

• YoumayneedtocutpiecesofFTracktolengthtofitbetweenthecornersandthefull-lengthstickthatyouhaveinstalled.

(Step6)IfusingComposite/WoodBoardTopRail-SeePages28-29(Step7)IfinstallingtheLight–Installation–SeePage30(Step8)PouringtheConcreteFooter:Whenthewallsareup,straight,andlevelandallstakesareinplace,aconcretefootingmustbepouredaroundthepool.Thiswillhelptosecurethepoolandpreventmovement.

• Pourconcretearoundtheentireoutsideperimeterofthepool.• Theconcreteshouldbe24”wideandaminimumof10”deep.

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• Usea3”slumptostartbutyoumayneedtowetituptoa4”slump–Thisrelatestotheamountofwaterthatisinthemix.A3”slumpisafairlydrymix,butbecausetherewillbenoneedtotroweltheconcreteitdoesnotneedtobeverywet.Thereasonforneedingtoaddwaterisduetothefactthatbecauseitissuchadrymixitmaynotcomeoutoftheconcretetruckveryeasily.

• Pleasenotethatpouringaconcretefootingallthewayaroundthepoolregardlessoftheshapewillmakethestructuremorepermanent.

• IfthepoolshaperequirestheuseoftheButtressBraces(GrecianorOval)youwillneedtoensurethateachVstakegetsencasedinconcrete(Seeimagebelow)

(Step9)IfusingInsulationKit–InsulationKitInstallation–Seepage30(Step10)Ifusingskirting–Skirtingsupportinstallation–SeePages31-34(Step11)Ifusingskirting-PanelInstallation–SeePages34-38(Step12)IfusingtopRail–SeePages39-43(Step13)IfusingT-Connectors–Providedwithskirting–SeePage44(Step14)IfusingBraceCover–ProvidedwithSkirting-SeePage44-46

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(Step15)PreparingthePoolFloor:(Recommendedtools–Shovel,rake,wheelbarrow)Asmentionedbefore,itisrecommendedthata2”-3”layerofclean,washedmasonrysandbeputdownasthebaseforyourpoolfloor.

• Youwillwanttorakethesandouttocreateanevenlayerthroughoutthebottomofthepool.

• Asyouarerakingthesand,youwillwanttopaycloseattentiontoensurethatanythingthatcouldpuncturethelinerisremovedfromthesand(ie.Sticks,stone,roots,etc.)

• Ifahardbottomisdesiredyoucanalsouseadrymasonrymixforthepoolbottom.Thisisamixofcement,masonrysandandwater.

• Themixwillneedtoberakedoutandtroweledtoasmoothfinish.• Regardlessofthetypeofbottomyouareusing,youwillneedtoinstalla43/4”cove

aroundtheentireinteriorperimeterofthepool.(Seediagrambelow)Theweightofthewaterthatwillgointothepoolistremendousandfailingtocompletethisstepcouldresultinthelinergettingpushedoutunderthepoolwall.

• Thecovecanbemadeofeitherbottommaterialormanufacturedcovematerial(provideditmeetsthe4¾”dimension)andwillneedtobeinstalledatthebottomofthewallpanels.

(Step16)Linerinstallation:

ConcreteFooter

BackfilledSoil 2’

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CoveMaterial

InteriorofPool

Bo<omMaterial

Pa>oBlock

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LinerOptions:IfPoolLinerispurchasedIflinerispurchasedpleasenotethattherearetwoavailablecolorchoicesandtheywillbemadetofityourpoolwithaflatbottom.

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LinerInstallationCont:

• Installinganewlinerrequiresacertainlevelofcaretoensurethatthelinerdoesnotgetpunctured.Priortogettingstartedyouwillagainwanttocheckthepoolfloorforanythingthatmightcausedamagetotheliner,thisincludeseverythingfromrootsandstickstosharpstones.

• Whenyouarecertainthatthereisnothingonthepoolfloorthatcoulddamagethelineryouarereadytobegintheinstallationoftheliner.

• Beforesettingthelineryouwillneedtoinstalloneskimmergasket.PVCglueorsiliconewillbothworkwelltosecurethegaskettotheskimmerface.

• Nextyouwillwanttoputastripofducttapedowneachpaneljointtohelpcreateasmoothsurfaceforthelinertorestagainst.Oncethatiscompleteyouarereadytosettheliner.

• Theeasiestwaytodothisisontheinteriorofthepool.Toensurethatthelinerdoesnotgetdamageditisbesttoremoveyourshoesbeforewalkingonthelinerduringtheinstallation.

• Startononesideofthepoolandworkyourwayaroundthepoollockingthebeadlocatedatthetopofthelinerintothebottombeadreceiverportionofthecoping.

• IfyourpoolisanovalorGrecianshapeyouwillwanttomakesurethatthelinerisproperlysituatedinthepoolpriortobeginningitsinstallation.Therewillbeaseaminthelinerwherethewallportionmeetsthefloorportionanditwillfollowthebottomofthewallallthewayaroundthepool.Ifthelinerisnotproperlysituatedinthepoolwhenyoustart,itwillsoonbeapparentandyouwillneedtomakeadjustments.

• Asyoumovearoundthepoolyouwillfinditbeneficialtouseyourfeettohelppushthelineragainstthewall.Thegoalhereistogetasmanywrinklesoutoftheflooraspossible.

• Oncethelinerislockedinallthewayaroundthepoolandthefloorhasasfewwrinklesaspossible,youcanremoveasmallportionofthelinerfromthecopingandslidethehoseofashopvacdownbehindtheliner.Youwantthevachosetobeaslowaspossiblewithoutsuckingupsand.

• Youwanttogetasgoodofasealaspossiblesoyoumayneedtotapeofftheopeningsofthereturnandskimmerfromtheoutsideofthepool.Oncethisisdoneyoucanturntheshopvacon.Afterafewminutesyouwillstarttoseethelinergettingsuckedbackagainstthewallsofthepool.

• Whilethisisoccurring,iftherearestillwrinklesinthefloorofthepool,youcanagainuseyourfeet(withoutshoes)tohelppushthelineragainstthewallswhichwillhelptoremovethewrinkles.Oncethelineriswrinklefreeandsuckedbackagainstthewallsyoucanbeginfillingthepoolwithwater.

• Ifusingastandardgardenhose,thismaytakeawhile.Youwillwanttoturnthewateroffwhenthewaterlevelinthepoolisjustbelowthereturnopening.Thiswillallowyoutocutinthereturnandskimmerwithoutgettingwet.

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CuttingintheSkimmerandReturn:

• Bywaitinguntilthewaterlevelisjustunderthereturnyoucanbesurethatthelinerisfullystretchedandwillnottearwhenmorewaterisadded.Ifcuttingthereturnsandskimmerinbeforeaddingwateryouruntheriskofthelinertearingwhenwaterisadded.

• Whencuttinginthereturnandskimmeryouwillwanttobeverycarefulandprecise.Puttingaholeinthewronglocationcanleadtoleaks.

Skimmer:• Forthisstepyouwillneedthesuppliedscrewsthatcamewiththeskimmeraswell

asthe2ndgasketandtheskimmerfaceplate.Youwillalsoneedarazorknife,Phillipsscrewdriver,andanawl.

• Placethegasketonthebacksideoftheskimmerfaceplate.Makesurethattheholesinthegasketareinlinewiththeholesintheskimmerfaceplate.

• Nextyouwillfeelforthecornerholeintheskimmermouthitself.Pressonthelineragainsttheperimeteroftheskimmermouth.Wherethereisaholeyouwillbeabletofeelitasadepressioninthelinerwhenpressureisapplied.

• Onceyouarecertainthatyouhavelocatedacornerholeintheskimmermouth,pushyourawlthroughthelinercreatingahole.

• Thenfindthecorrespondingholeintheskimmerfaceplate/gasket,andinsertaskimmerscrew.

• Insertthetipofthescrewintotheholethatyouhavepreviouslymadeinthelinerwithyourawl.

• Carefullytightenthescrewtothepointthatitisabouthalfwayintothehole.• Repeatthisprocessontheother3corners.• Onceall4cornershavebeenstartedyoucanthentightenthescrewsdownbeing

carefulnottoovertighten.• Withthe4cornerstightagainsttheskimmer,youcantheninstalltheremaining

screwsusingyourawltopuncturethelinerthroughtheremainingopenholesintheskimmerfaceplate(oneatatime),andtighteningthescrewsdown.(Again,becarefulnottoovertightenthescrews)

• Whenthegasketandfaceplateareproperlyinstalledyoucanremovethelinermaterialfromtheinsideoftheskimmermouthwitharazorknife.

• Youmayfinditbeneficialtostartbycuttingacrosspatternsothatthetwocutsintersectinthecenteroftheskimmermouth.Thiswayyouareremoving4smallsectionsofmaterialratherthanonelargepiece.

• Whentheskimmerissuccessfullycutinyoucantheninstallthebeautyplateovertheskimmerfaceplatetohidethescrews.

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Return:• Thisisasimilarprocesstotheskimmercutin,howeveryouwillonlybeworking

with4screws.• Thereturnfaceplatecanonlybesuccessfullyinstalledifitisorientedcorrectly.The

backsideofthefaceplatehasa“notch”cutoutofitthatmustlineupwiththereturnbodycorrectly.Ifnotthefaceplatewillnotsitflatagainstthereturnbodyandcouldresultinaleak.

• Whenyouhavethefaceplatepositioncorrectlyyouwillwanttofeelforthescrewholesinthereturnfittingthroughtheliner.

• Oncetheholesarelocatedyouwillagainpushyourawlthroughthelinerandintoaholeinthereturnbody.

• Nextlocatedthecorrespondingholeinthefaceplateandgasketandinsertareturnscrew.

• Insertthetipofthescrewintotheholethatyoupreviouslymadeinthelinerwithyourawl.

• Tightenthescrewtothepointthatitisabouthalfwayintotheholeinthereturnbody.

• Repeatthisprocessfortheremaining3holes.• Whenall4screwshavebeenstartedyoucanthentighteneachonetherestofthe

waybeingcarefulnottoovertighten.(Overtighteningthescrewscouldcrackthefaceplate,whichcouldleadtoaleak).

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OptionalItemInstallationDetailsOptionalComposite/WoodTopRail:

Thisisoptionalandwillneedtobepurchasedseparatelyfromthepoolifdesired.Itwillgiveyourpoolanicefinishedlook,andacompositematerialwillstandthetestoftime.Treatedwoodcanalsobeusedifdesired.Ifpurchased,regardlessofthematerial,itwillbeinstalledonthetopflangeofthepoolasspecifiedinthepooldrawingpack.

• Eachboardcanandwillneedtobecuttosize,andeachoftheendswillneedtobecutattheappropriateanglesasspecifiedinthetopraillayoutdrawings.(Availableuponrequest)

• Thetopflangesofthepoolwallshavepre-drilledholesthatwillbeutilizedtorunascrewthroughtosecurethecomposite/woodtothetopflangefromunderneaththepanelflanges.Belowisanexampledetailinghowthecomposite/woodcanbeinstalled.

SAMPLEDRAWING

*CompleteComposite/WoodTopRailLayoutAvailableUponRequest.

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• Asmentionedbefore,thetopflangesofthesteelpoolwallpanelswillhavepredrilledholesinthemtobeutilizedasapilotholeforsecuringtheboardstothetopflangesofthesteelpoolwallpanels.

• Theboardswillbesecuredtothetoppanelflangesbyrunningascrewthroughtheholeinthetopflangeofthepanelfromtheundersideofthepanelflange.

• Pleasenotethatitisimportanttodriveascrewineachavailableholeinthetopflangeofthepanels.

CompositeorWoodtoprailtobe

installedbydrivingscrewsthroughpilotholesintopflangeofwallpanelsfromtheundersideoftheflangeandintothecompositeorwood

material.

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InstallingtheOptionalLight:

Pleasefollowthemanufacturersinstallationproceedureprovidedintheboxwiththelight.

InstallingtheOptionalInsulationkit:

• Aninsulationkitcanbeorderedforeachshapeandsizeofavailablepool.• Theinsulationkitisshippedin23”x51”sectionsandsomesectionsmaytobecut

downtotheappropriatewidthtofitwithinthebacksideofeachpanelonthepool.• Eachsectionwillhaveastripofadhesiverunningverticallydownthecenter,which

willbecoveredbyastripofpeelawaypaper.Theadhesiveistheretoadheretheinsulationsectiontothebackofthesteelpoolwalls.Simplypeelofthepaperstripandstickeachsectionofinsulationtothebackofeachsteelpanel.(SeeImageBelow)(ImagedepictsarowofsteelskirtingpanelsupportwhichwillbeinstalledAfterinstallingtheinsulationkitaroundthepool)

Note:MustuseDoughboy'sHardPlumbKit(Prod#1115-0752/DealerCostof$18.00)

whenusingtheSemiOnground-HydrosphereSkirtingPanelsorInsulationKit.

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Installingtheskirtingsupports:Thisstepwillrequirethesuppliedscrews#7,Impactdriver,5/16”Nutdriver,visegripsorCclamps,andtheprovidedfoam

blocks(#19)

• 1.Threerowofskirtingsupportswillbeplacedaroundeachpool.Startatapaneljointandplaceskirtingsupportattheappropriateheight(137/8”upfromthebottomofthewallpanel).Thiswillbethebottomrow.

• Theskirtingsupportmustbeattheappropriatedistancefromthefaceofthewallpanelaswell.(HelpfulHint–Useaprovidedfoamblock(#19)toachievetheappropriatedistancebytemporarilyplacingitbetweenthewallpanelandskirtingsupportnexttothepaneljoint)

• Useaclamporhelpfromanotherpersontoholdthesupportattheappropriateheightanddistancefromthefaceonthepanel.

• 2.Securethesupporttothesideflangeofthepanelwithaselftappingscrew#7

• Youmayfinditbeneficialtousetwoscrewstosecurethesupportandpreventitfrompivoting.

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• 3.PullthefreeendofthefirstsupportoutandRepeatsteps1and2atthenextpaneljointwithasecondskirtingsupport.

• 4.Thelooseendofthefirstsupportwilloverlapthesecuredendofthesecondsupportjustenoughtodriveanother#7screwortwo.

• Attachthelooseendofthefirstsupporttothesecuredendofthesecondsupportusing#7screws.

• 5.Continuethisprocess

aroundtheperimeterofthepooluntilalloftheskirtingsupportsareinstalled.

Note:Skirtingsupportswillbeplacedthroughtheslotsoneachbuttressbraceifinstallinga

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• Oncecompletedyouarereadytobegintheinstallationoftheskirtingpanels.

Installingtheskirtingpanels:Note–Thisstepneedstobedoneafterpouringfooter.

FoamBlocksevenlyspacedbetweenwallpanelsandskir6ng

supports

6.Nextyouwillneedtoinstalltheprovidedfoamblocksbetweenthebackofthepoolwallandtheskirtingsupport.Makesurethatthesurfacesofboththewallpanelsandtheskirtingsupportsarecleanandfreeofdebris.Thensimplypealthefilmoffthebackandoftheblockandpressitagainstthepoolwalljustbehindtheskirtingsupports.Youwillwantatleast2foamblocksevenlyspacedbetweeneachpaneljointtoprovideextrasupportforattachingtheskirtingpanels.(Seeimagebelow)

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Note:MustuseDoughboy'sHardPlumbKit(Prod#1115-0752/DealerCostof$18.00)

whenusingtheSemiOnground-HydrosphereSkirtingPanelsorInsulationKit.Eachpoolwillhavetheoptionofsyntheticwoodskirtingtobeinstalledaroundtheperimeterofthepool.Theskirtingissecuredtotheoutsideperimeterofthepoolbyusingtheprovidedscrews(#7)toattacheachpieceofskirtingmaterialtothepoolwallatthetopandbottom.Thetopoftheskirtingwillbescrewedtothetopflangeofthepoolwallandthebottomwillbeattachedtotheprovidedsteelskirtingsupports.Thiswillgivethepoolmoreofafinishedlook.Thisoptionisbeneficialifyouarenotplanningoninstallingadeckaroundthepool.Theskirtingmaterialismadeupofsyntheticwoodpanelingthatwillcomeprecutat4’x6‘andwillbeinstalledaroundtheoutsideperimeterofthepoolandflushwiththetopflangeofthepool.Eachskirtingkitwillalsoincludesteelskirtingsupports,Tstripsforeachjointintheskirtingmaterial,andbracecoversforeachbraceonthepoolifneeded.SeebelowforalistofappropriateskirtpanelandTstripquantitiesforeachspecificpoolshapeandsize.Ovals:

• 12x24Oval–14SkirtPanels–4TStrips–10BraceCovers• 15x30Oval–15SkirtPanels–6TStrips–10BraceCovers• 18x33Oval–16SkirtPanels–10TStrips–12BraceCovers

Rounds:

• 15’Round–59’Skirt–1TStrip• 18’Round–69’Skirt–1TStrip• 21’Round–78’Skirt–1TStrip• 24’Round–87’Skirt–1TStrip• 28’Round–100’Skirt–1TStrip

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Grecians:

• 12x24Grecian–14SkirtPanels–4TStrips–10BraceCovers• 14x28Grecian–18SkirtPanels–4TStrips–14BraceCovers• 16x32Grecian–17SkirtPanels–7TStrips–17BraceCovers• 18x36Grecian–21SkirtPanels–8TStrips–20BraceCovers

Freeform:

• 13x22Freeform–10SkirtPanels–6TStrips–8BraceCovers• 16x28Freeform–13SkirtPanels–8TStrips–9BraceCovers• 18x32Freeform–14SkirtPanels–10TStrips–9BraceCovers

*Pleasenotethatduetotheunknownnatureofyourlandscapeyoumayneedtotrimeachskirtingpanel.Itishighlyrecommendedthatnomorethan6”ofbackfillmaterialbeagainsttheskirtingmaterialanywherearoundthepool.

• Startbyplacingasectionofskirtingagainstthepoolwall.Youwillwanttostartafewinchespastapaneljoint.Secureonecornerofthesectionofskirtingmaterialtothebacksideofthepoolwallwiththeprovidedscrews(#7).Becarefulnottotightenthescrewtothepointatwhichtheskirtingmaterialbeginstocrush.Youwillwantthetopoftheskirtingtobeflushwiththetopofthepoolwall.

• Ifnotusingtheinsulationkityouwillalsoneedtoinstalltheprovided3”x48”foamblocks(#20)ateachjointintheskirtingmaterial.Thiswillhelptokeepeachsectionoftheskirtingmaterialflushwithoneanother.

• Simplyplacetwofoamblocks,evenlyspacedbehindeachsectionofskirtingattheskirtingjoint.(Seeimagebelow)

3”x48”FoamBlocksplacedbetweenpoolwallpanelsandskir9ngpanelsateachjoint

SteelSkir9ngSupports

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• Wheninstallingskirtingpanelsontheradiusofapool(OvalsandRounds)youwillwanttomakesurethatyoudrivethescrewinbetweentheflangesegmentsofthepoolwallstopflange.(Drivescrewsashighaspossiblesotheywillbehiddenoncethetoprailisinstalled)

• Raisetheotherendoftheskirtingsectionintoplacekeepingitflushwiththetopofthepoolwallandsecureitwithanotherscrew.

• Securetherestoftheskirtingpaneltothetopofthewallpanelbydrivingascrewevery8to10inchesandbesuretoleavethelastscrewatleast1”awayfromtheendoftheskirtingpanel.

• Next,securethebottomoftheskirtingpaneltothepoolwallbydrivingscrewsthroughthepanelandintotheskirtingsupports.Againyouwillbedrivingascrewevery8to10inches.

• Youwillattacheachskirtingpaneltothepoolinthisway.However,youwillwanttoleaveasmallgap(1/8”)betweeneachsectionofskirtingpaneltoallowenoughspacetoinstalltheTconnectors(Tshapedjointcovers)betweeneachskirtingsection.

• Youmayhavetocutthelastsectionofskirtingthatyouinstalldowntotheappropriatesizetofitproperly.

• IfinstallingtheskirtingpanelingonapoolthathasstraightwallsectionssuchasanOvalorGrecianshapeyouwilllikelyneedtocutsomesectionsofthepanelingtoallowthemtobuttuptothebuttressbraces.Youcanuseacircularsawtodothis.

• Youwillrepeatthisprocessoneverysectionofskirtingthatwillresidealongthestraightwallofthepoolwhereabuttressbraceisinstalled.(SeeImageBelow)

Note:MustuseDoughboy'sHardPlumbKit(Prod#1115-0752/DealerCostof$18.00)whenusingtheSemiOnground-HydrosphereSkirtingPanelsorInsulationKit.

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• Inadditiontocuttingtheskirtingpanelsateachpaneljointthatwillhaveabuttress

braceinstalled,youwillalsoneedtocuttheskirtingmaterialtoallowtheskimmerandreturntobeinstalledandplumbed.

• Theskimmer,onceinstalledwillstickoutfurtherthantheskirtingmaterial,thustheskirtingmaterialmustbecuttoallowtheskimmermouthtopassthroughandattachtothewallofthepool.

• Thereturnfittingonceinstalledwillnotstickoutfurtherthantheskirtingmaterialhoweverforplumbingpurposesyouwillneedtocutaholeintheskirtingmaterialtoallowaplumbingpipetopassthroughandconnecttothereturnfitting.

• Asmentionedbeforedependingonthetopographyofyourbackyardyoumayneedtotrimtheskirtingpanelssothatanybackfillmaterialagainsttheskirtingisnomorethan6”upontheskirtingmaterial.(SeeImageBelow)Theredlinerepresentsthebottomedgeoftheskirtingmaterialindifferentscenarios.Theblacklinerepresentsbackfillmaterialagainsttheskirting(Nomorethan6”uptheskirting)

•  Skir%ngpanelstobebu2edupagainsteachsideofbu2ressbrace

•  Thesepanelswillneedtobecuttofitbetweenbu2ressbraces

Smallgapbetweenskir%ngpanelsabovethebracewillbecoveredbythebracecovers

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*SpecialNoteaboutSkirtingforRoundpools:Theskirtingmaterialonallavailableroundpoolswillcomeasonecontinuousroll.Therewillbeonejointwherethebeginningandendoftheskirtingmaterialmeet.ThisistheonlyplacethatwillrequiretheuseofaTstrip.Theskirtingwillbeinstalledinthesamemanorastheothershapesdetailedabovehoweverratherthanhavingmultiplesectionsofskirtingmaterial,therewillbejustonecontinuoussheet

tospantheentireouterperimeterofthepool.

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InstallingtheTConnectors:

• OnceallsectionsofskirtinghavebeeninstalledonthepoolyouwillinstalltheTconnectors.

• TheTconnectorswillbeinstalledateachskirtingjointBeforeTheTopRailbyslidingtheTconnectordownfromthetopoftheskirtingpanelsensuringthattheskirtingpanelsarebetweenthefrontandbackoftheTconnector.)Seeimagebelow)

• TheTconnectorswillultimatelybebuttedupagainstthebottomofthetoprailbyslidingthemupagainstthetoprailsoncetheyareinstalled.

T-ConnectorInstallation

O.T-ConnectorUsedforconcealingjointsinskir7ng

panels

1/8”SpaceBetweenSkir2ngPanels

1”

SlidetheTconnectordownfromthetopoftheskir2ngpanelsensuringthattheskir2ngpanelsarebetweenthefrontandbacksideoftheTconnectors

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InstallingtheOptionalTopRail:

• Regardlessifusingthestandardtoprailorthedeckmounttoprail,thetoprailwill

comein8’sections.Itwillbeinstalledonthetopflangeofthepoolwalls.Thiswillconcealthetopofthepoolwall,skirtingpanels,andTstripsallthewayaroundthepool.

• Thetoprailissecuredtothetopofthepanelsusingself-tappingscrews#3

approximatelyevery12”–18”aroundthepool.(SeeBelow)

Pre-Drill7/16”HoleinchannelanddriveTekScrews#3every12”-18”

TekScrew

DrillaHoletoallowheadofTekscrewtopassthrough

channel

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• Pre-drilla7/16”holethroughthetopofthetoprailinthecenterofthechannelwhilebeingcarefulnottodrillthroughthebottomofthetoprail.Thiswillallowtheheadofthescrewtopassthroughthechannel.

• Youwillcontinuearoundtheperimeterofthepoolinthisfashionuntiltheentireperimeteriscoveredwiththetoprail.(Youmayneedtocutexcessofftofit)

• WheninstallingthetoprailonaGrecianshapedpoolitisidealtostartwiththe45-degreecornersofthepool.

• Thetoprailisflexibleenoughtobendaroundthe45-degreecornerwithease.• Secureonesideofthe45-degreecornerdownusingatekscrewasclosetothe

corneraspossible.Nextsecurethetoprailjustontheothersideofthecornerasclosetothecorneraspossible.

• Fromtheremoveoutfromthecorner12”to18”andsecurethetopraildown.• Repeatthisprocessatevery45-degreecorner.• Anotheroptionwouldbetomake45-degreecutsontheendsoftwopiecesoftop

railandbuttthemuptogetherinthecorner.(Keepinmindthatthereareno45-degreetoprailclipstoconcealthejointsinthecorners)

• Onceallofthecornersaresecureyoucanbegininstallingthestraightsectionsoftoprailbetweenthecorners.(Youwillneedtocutoffanyexcesstoprail)

• Oncethetoprailissecuredtothetopofthepoolwalls,thetoprailinsertcanbeinstalledtohidethechannelcontainingthescrews.

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InstallingtheTopRailInsert:

• Oncealltoprailsectionsareinstalledyouwillneedtoinstallthetoprailinsert.• YouwillneedtoapplytheFunmasticAdhesive(#23)priortoinstallingthetoprail

insert.• Simplyapplyabeadoftheadhesiveinthecenteroftheinsertchannelaroundthe

entireperimeterofthepoolwalls.• Thisadhesivewillbecometackyandhelptokeepasecureholdofthetoprailinsert

piece.• Oncethebeadisappliedintheinsertchannelyoucanbegininstallingthetoprail

insert.• Thetoprailinsertwillcomeinrollscontainingtheneededamountbasedonthesize

ofpoolthatisordered.• Thiswillsitflushinthechannelofthetoprail,whichwilleffectivelyconcealthe

channelandtekscrewscontainedwithinit.(SeeImageBelow)

• Thetoprailinsertsimplysnapsintoplacewhenadequatepressureisapplied.(Arubbermalletmayhelptosnaptheinsertintoplace)

• Agoodwaytohidethejointsofthetoprailinsertistolinethejointsofthetoprailinsertupwiththejointsonthetoprailitself.(Youwillbeinstallingtoprailclipsoverthejointsinthenextstepwhichwillconcealthejoints)

• Youmayneedtocutthelastpieceoftoprailinserttofit.• Onceallthetoprailinsertpiecesareinstalledyouarereadytoinstallthetoprail

clips.

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InstallingtheTopRailClips:

• Asmentionedabove,thetoprailclipsaredesignedtoconcealthejointsinthetoprailpieces.(Seeimagebelow)

• Thetoprailclipswillbesecuredtothetoprailbysnappingthemdownoverthetop

rail.• Ifstandinginsidethepool,youwillhookthebacksideofthecliponthebacksideof

thetoprailandthenpushthefrontoftheclipdownuntilitsnapsintoplace.• Besuretocenterthecliponthejoint.Thegoalhereistomakesurethatthejointin

thetoprailisdirectlyunderneaththecenteroftheclip.• Youwillrepeatthisprocessateverytoprailjointaroundthepool.• Whenallclipsareinstalledyouarereadytoinstallthemandatorysafetysignage.

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InstallingtheMandatorySafetySignage:

• Foryourconvenienceandsafety,NoDivingStickershavebeenfactoryappliedtotheoutsidesectionofeachtoprail.

• Additionalsafetystickersareprovidedwitheverypoolkitandmustbeinstalledontheinsideofthetoprailforthepoolbythehomeownerorinstaller.

• Eachsafetysignagepackwillcomewith14ofthesetoprailsafetysigns.These

shouldbedistributedevenlyaroundtheperimeterofthepool.(Seeimagesbelowforrecommendedsafetysignageplacementforeachshapeofpool)

*Pleasenotethatsomesignageisappliedinthefactory,howeveritisyourresponsibilitytoapplyadditionalsignageasnoted.

HomeownermustapplysafetysignagetoinsideofTopRail

Safetysignagefactoryappliedtooutsideoftoprail

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BraceCoverInstallation:IfinstallingtheskirtingonaGrecianorOvalshapedpool,thebuttressbraceswillneedtobecoveredwiththesuppliedbracecovers.Thisstepwillrequirethesuppliedbracecovers(#11),bracecoverscrews(#7),thesupplied2”widesteelstraps,andthesuppliedfoamblocks(#19).

• Thesupplied2”widesteelstrapswillneedtobeattachedtothebraceontheopensideofthebrace.Thebracecoverwillbescrewedtothestrapontheopensideofthebrace.

• Thebracecoverwillcomeasonepiece.Itwillbesliddownoverthebracefromthetop.

• Onceinplaceyouwillusethesuppliedscrews(#7)tosecurethecovertothebraceinthelocationsspecifiedinthediagramsbelow.

A"achtoskir-ngusingscrews(#7)onbothsidesofbracesthroughthepilot

holesinbracecover(Opensidewillbesecuredto2”

widesteelstrap)

Bracecoverwillhavepilotholestobeusedfor

screwingcovertobrace

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*Repeatthisprocessforeverybraceonthepool.InstallingtheoptionalStepLadders:Pleasefollowthemanufacturersinstalltionproceedureprovidedintheboxwiththeladder.InstallingtheFiberglassStep(Optional):Ifthepoolwasorderedwithastep,itwillcomewithtwofillerpanelsthatareneededtoattachthesteptotherestofthepoolandwillneedtobeinstalled.(Seeimagebelow)

10"

2'-0"

2'-0"

8"

1'-0"

2”WideSteelStrap–Tobea2achedtoside

flangesofbraceusingselftappingscrews(#7)

Foamblockstobeplacedbetween2”widesteel

strapandbraceforaddedsupport

OpenSideofBu2ressBrace

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• Becausethestepis48”tallandthepoolwallsare52”tall,youwillneedto

raisethesteptotheheightofthewallpanelsandinstalltheprovidedfillersheettofillthevoidunderthestep.(seeimagebelow)

THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.Original Equipment Manufacturer makes only those representations which are stated in its written warranty. Any other representations, statements, or contracts made by the dealer/contractor to the customer regarding any components produced by Original Equipment Manufacturer are attributable to the dealer/contractor only. The dealer or contractor who sells or installs your pool is an independant contractor and is not an agent or employee of Original Equipment Manufacturer. The construction methods illustrated here are suggestions and apply only to normal ground conditions. There may be additional precautions and/or methods of construction. The responsibility is the contractor's. -A safety line, with buoys, is to be permanently attached 1'-0" to the shallow side of the point of first slope change. -Different methods and precautions may be dictated by various ground conditions. This is to be determined by and is the responsibility of the contractor who is not an agent of the manufacturer of the component parts. -Installation is to be done in accordance with all federal, state and local building codes, as well as A.N.S.I./N.S.P.I. suggested standards. -BOTTOM SPECIFICATIONS MUST MEET OR EXCEED A.N.S.I./N.S.P.I./A.P.S.P. RECOMMENDED STANDARDS -'NO DIVING' signage must be permanently attached to the entire perimeter of the pool. See instructions with signage. -IT IS RECOMMENDED TO NOT INSTALL DIVING BOARDS AND/OR SLIDING EQUIPMENT ON RESIDENTIAL POOLS. If diving boards and/or sliding equipment is installed by the contractor, such diving boards and sliding equipment MUST BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY ANSI/NSPI/ASPA RECOMMENDED STANDTARDS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL CODES AND REGULATIONS.

Signage must be permanantly attachedaround the perimeter of the pool.

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(KIT CONTAINS x2 SA3-1200-52 PANELS WHICH CANBE USED IN COMBINATION TO ACCOMATED 6' STEP)

OPTION 1(REPLACE x2 48" PANELS)

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*Usepanhead,selftappingscrewstoa9achthefillersheettothepoolwallsandstep.

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• 3/8”holeswillneedtobedrilledintothesteptoboltittothewallpanelsoneitherside.Theeasiestwaytodothisistousevisegripsorclampstoholdthestepinpositionwiththewallpanels.

• Thefrontsideofthestep(closesttotheinsideofthepool)willneedtobeinlinewiththewallpanelsoneithersidebothfronttobackandupanddown.Oncethestepisproperlyalignedwiththewallpanelsyoucanbegindrillingtheholesintothestep.

• Usetheexistingholesalongthebackedgeofthesteelwallpanelsideflangesasatemplatefordrilling.

• Donotdrillthroughtheholesclosesttothefaceofthepanels.• Youcandrillonesideofthestepatatime.• Onceholeshavebeendrilled,usingnutsandbolts(#1&#2),securethestep

tothewallpanel.Whenonesideissecureyoucanthenmovetotheothersideandrepeattheprocedure.Pleaseseestepdiagramsfortheappropriatefillerpanelandstepdetailsforeachsizeandshapepool.

• Abracewillneedtobeinstalledonbothsidesofthestepwherethewallpanelsmeetthestep.

• Checkthesquareofthepool;checkthediagonalsofthepoolwalls.Thesemeasurementswillbeprovidedonthepooldrawing.

• Checkthewidthatvariouspointsalongthelongwalls.• Checkoveralllengthofthepool.

IfConcretedeckisneededaroundthepool:Itisrecommendedthatthepoolbebackfilledwithanon-compressivematerial.Forfurtherrecommendationspleasecontactyourconcretecontractor.