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Your pool contains a large quantity of water, and is deep enough to present inherentdangers to life and health unless the following safety rules are strictly observed. First-time users run the highest risk of injury. Make sure everyone understands all safetyrules before entering the pool. Post NONONONONO DIVINGDIVINGDIVINGDIVINGDIVING and NONONONONO JUMPINGJUMPINGJUMPINGJUMPINGJUMPING signs beside the pool.

For additional safety information please read the enclosed booklet The Sensible WayTo Enjoy Your Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool.

1. No Jumping or DivingThe top rail of your pool is not a walkway and must notmust notmust notmust notmust not be used for jumping or diving.Do notDo notDo notDo notDo not permit jumping or diving into the pool from a deck or the top rail of the pool.Diving or jumping into the pool can result in serious injury.

2. Never use the Pool AloneNeverNeverNeverNeverNever permit the pool to be used unless it is attended by at least one person other thanthe bather. Someone should always be available to lend assistance in an emergency.

3. Never Leave Children UnattendedNeverNeverNeverNeverNever leave a child alone and unsupervised in or near the pool—not even for a sec-ond. There is no substitute for constant adult supervision.

4. No “Rough-housing”Do notDo notDo notDo notDo not permit “rough-housing” in and around your pool. Surfaces can become slip-pery and hazardous when wet.

5. Light the Pool at NightIf the pool is used after dusk, adequate lighting mustmustmustmustmust be provided. Illumination in thepool area must be sufficient to clearly judge pool depth and all features in andaround the pool. For lighting recommendations, consult your local licensed electricalcontractor.

6. Restrict Access to the PoolDo notDo notDo notDo notDo not leave chairs or other furniture beside the pool that could be used by a child toclimb up into the pool. Ladders must must must must must be removed whenever the pool is unattended. Afence with a lockable gate around the pool or yard is strongly recommended andmay be required by law in some jurisdictions.

7. No Alcohol or DrugsThe use of alcohol or drugs does not does not does not does not does not mix with pool activities. Persons who have beendrinking alcohol or using any drugs should not be allowed in the pool, and should becarefully supervised in the surrounding area.

8. Keep Your Pool Clean and SanitaryYour filter system will remove suspended particles from the water and the surfaceskimmer will remove insects, leaves and other debris from the water surface. Use thecorrect pool chemicals as directed to destroy harmful bacteria and prevent formationof algae. RememberRememberRememberRememberRemember, unsanitary water is a serious health hazard.

Safety Rules For Pool Owners

This manual must be left with the pool owner


A. Introduction to Installing your PoolRead all instructions completely before you begin.

These instructions explain how to install your pool. Simply follow thestep-by-step directions. Start with this part, SECTION 1 and use the otherinstructions, SECTION 2 to 4 to put together your entire pool.

SECTION 1 also has Safety Rules and instructions to help you keep yourpool clean and in good shape, year after year. Be sure to read theSafety Rules, and make sure everyone who uses your pool reads andunderstands them.

B. Determine a Location for your Pool1. The TerrainPay special attention to choosing the right location for your pool:

• Choose a large area, as flatand level as possible.

• Choose a spot on dry, firmearth—do not install the poolon concrete, asphalt, tar pa-per, sand, gravel, peat moss,wood or chemically treatedsoil.

• Check with your pool dealerto see if Nut Grass grows inyour area. This type of grassmay grow up through yourpool liner. Your dealer will beable to advise how best totreat the site.

• Sloped areas will need to bemade level by digging awayhigh spots, not by filling lowspots—be prepared to hireearth-moving equipment ifnecessary.

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!Important Note:Ground prepara-tion is one of themost importantsteps in the instal-lation process. Aproper foundationwill ensure the restof the pool assem-bly goes smoothlyand that no prob-lems will occurwhen the pool isfilled with water.


2. Things to AvoidDo not locate your pool near oron any of the following:

• Overhanging tree branches.• Overhead wires and clothes-

lines.• Buried pipes and wires-con-

tact your gas, electric andtelephone utilities to findburied pipes and wires be-fore you dig.

• Hilly and uneven terrain.• Areas with poor drainage.• Grass, stones and roots. Grass

will rot underneath the poolliner, and stones and rootswill damage the pool liner.

• Areas recently treated with oil-based weed killers, chemicals orfertilizers.

3. Plan Ahead• Will you be adding an adjacent deck later? Be sure to leave

room.• Will you be using pool accessories or other appliances that need

electricity or gas? Locate your pool near these services or plan tohave them installed later by a licensed contractor.

C. Prepare theFoundation ofyour Pool1. Mark out the Area

a. Drive a peg into the groundat the centre of the areawhere you want your pool.

b. Use a length of string tiedbetween the peg and a canof spray paint, and mark acircle on the ground. Choosethe length of string you needfor your pool from the charton the next page. The circlewill be 6" (15 cm) bigger allround than the pool.

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Pool Size Length of String Length of 2-by-412' 6'-6" (200 cm) 6'-6" (200 cm)15' 8'-0" (244 cm) 8'-0" (244 cm)18' 9'-6" (290 cm) 9'-6" (290 cm)21' 11'-0" (335 cm) 11'-0" (335 cm)24' 12'-6" (380 cm) 12'-6" (380 cm)27' 14'-0" (426 cm) 14'-0" (426 cm)

2. Remove the Soda. Remove all sod and plants

from the circle.b. Remove any sticks, stones

and roots from the circle.

3. Make the Area Flat and Levela. Replace the centre peg with a

flat-topped stake, at least 1"(25 mm) square and 6"(15 cm) long. Drive it downflush with the ground surface.

b. Nail one end of a straight2-by-4 to the top of the stake.Choose the length of 2-by-4you need for your pool fromthe chart above. Use a naillong enough to hold the endof the 2-by-4 to the stake whileyou rotate it in a circle.

c. Put a carpenter’s level on the2-by-4 and swing the board ina circle to find the high andlow spots.

Remember:Your pool must beperfectly level.Take the time youneed to be sureyour foundation isperfectly level.

!Hint:Use a surveyor’stransit instead of acarpenter’s level, ifone is available.

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d. Remove all the high spotswith a shovel, hoe or rake. Beprepared to hire earth mov-ing equipment if you need tolevel a large area. Remem-ber, your pool must be levelwithin 1" (25 mm) across thediameter of the pool.

e. Do not fill in low areas. Fillingwill create an unsafe founda-tion for your pool. Small dipsand hollows may be filled in ,but the soil must must must must must be hard-packed with a tamping tool.

f. Recheck the outer 12" (30 cm)of the circle, where the poolwall will be. Make sure thereare no high or low spots. Thebottom edge of the pool wallmust rest flat on the groundand have no gaps under it.

4. Patio Stones (Optional)a. Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each vertical

column of your pool. This is optional, but makes a betterfoundation for the pool wall. Patio stones 12" (30 cm) or larger willdo. Round patio stones will also work. Choose the number ofpatio stones you need for your pool from the chart on the nextpage.

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Remember:The outer 12"(30 cm) of thecircle must beperfectly flat. Thebottom edge of thepool must rest flaton the ground andhave no gapsunder it. Take thetime you need tobe sure this area isperfectly flat andlevel.

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Pool Size Number of Patio Stones (Optional)12' 1015' 1018' 1221' 1424' 1627' 18

b. Temporarily lay out the baserails and base plates aroundthe circle. Each base platewill show the location for apatio stone. Make a mark inthe ground at each baseplate.

c. Remove the base rails andbase plates and lay out thepatio stones around the circlewhere the base plates were.

d. The patio stones must besunk into the ground so thetops are flush with the soilaround them. Use the carpen-ter’s level to make sure thepatio stones are perfectlylevel and flush with theground. Use the carpenter’slevel and a 2-by-4 betweenpatio stones to make sure thestones are level with eachother.

e. Remove the centre stake and 2-by-4.

5. Proceed to Section 2a. Continue with Section 2 to assemble your pool.b. The rest of Section 1 contains information you can use after you

finish assembling your pool.

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D. Maintaining your PoolAfter you have finished installing your pool, follow these instructions tokeep it clean and in good shape.

1. The Linera. Check the liner regularly for leaks.b. Minor repairs can be made to the liner with a repair kit.

2. Pool Wall and Vertical Columnsa. Keep the pool wall and vertical columns clean. Wash down every

so often with mild soap. Do not use abrasives, chemicals orcleansers.

b. Wash off any spilled pool chemicals right away.c. Recoat all showing screw heads with clear outdoor varnish.d. Check all metal parts for rust regularly, at least once per season.e. Touch up scratches and rusty area on metal parts with matching

anti-rust paint. Follow the directions on the paint can.f. Every two years, lower the water level in your pool to 12" (30 cm)

deep. Remove the top edge of the liner from the pool wall andlook for hidden rust on the inside of the pool wall.

g. Pay special attention to any leaks at the skimmer and returnopenings. Leaks must be fixed immediately.

E. Winterizing your PoolAt the end of the swimming season, you must follow these directions to makeyour pool ready for the winter.

1. Lower the Water Levela. Lower the water level in your pool until it is about 6" (15 cm) below thewater return fitting.b. Remove all hoses attached to the skimmer and return fittings. Make sureall water is drained from the skimmer housing, and make sure the holeat the bottom of the skimmer is left UNPLUGGED.

2. Check all Joints and Screwsa. Make sure all the frame joints are fitting together well. Make sure thepool wall has not shifted from the bottom rail.b. Make sure all screws and bolts are tight.

3. Check for RustPaint any scratches or rusty areas with anti-rust paint.

4. Check the LinerMake sure the top of the liner is still attached to the pool wall with plasticcoping. Do not remove the liner from the pool. Removal of the liner will voidthe existing warranty. Do not drain all the water from the pool for the winter.

5. Finding LeaksMake sure the liner has no leaks. Check the liner for leaks and repair anyholes with a vinyl patch. Leaks in the winter can cause severe damage toyour pool.

Caution:Chlorine candamage your poolliner and metalparts. Wash anyspills right away.

Remember:Any rusty areas onthe pool wall mustbe repaintedquickly with anti-rust paint. A badlyrusted pool wallcan collapse.

Caution:Do not drain allthe water fromyour pool for thewinter, and do notremove the liner.An empty poolmay collapse inthe winter.

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Remember:Failure to installthe “poolWinterizing Kit”and follow thewinterizing proce-dures, in accord-ance with thesesinstructions, mayvoid the poolwarranty.

6. Pool AccessoriesRemove all pool accessories from the pool, including the ladder. Leave theskimmer and filter parts attached to the pool wall. Ensure that the skimmerlid is installed and the opening at the bottom of the skimmer is open sothat accumulated water can drain immediately.

7. The FilterDisconnect the filter from the pool. Follow the filter directions for winterizingyour filter.

Important Winterizing NoticeAll Pools:The water level must be maintained at least 3” below the skimmeropening throughout the winter. Surplus water must be removed bypumping, draining or siphoning so that it doesn’t enter the skimmerduring the winter. Remove all hoses attached to the skimmer andreturn fittings. The opening at the bottom of the skimmer MUST bekept open so that accumulated water can drain immediately.

Pools with 12” skimmers:In addition to the above, the Pool Winterizing Kit (Part Number 1370138)must be inserted into the 12” skimmer (see illustration below)Failure to install the “Pool Winterizing Kit” and follow thewinterizing procedure, in accordance with these instructions, mayvoid the pool warranty.The Pool Winterizing Kit (Part Number 1370138) is also available fromyour pool dealer.

All Pools:Do not attach the pool cover to the top rails, connectors or any part ofthe skimmer.

Pool Wintering Kit

12” Wide MouthSkimmer

Maintain waterlevel at least 3”below skimmeropening throughoutthe winter

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Insert the Pool Winterizing Kit (Part Number 1370138) into the skimmeruntil it fits flush with the skimmer flange. On some skimmers, it may benecessary to trim the foam to make a friction fit and/or use a woodenwedge to keep it in place during the winter.

Remember:Spread brick sandor sheets ofstyrofoam out overthe entire poolfoundation areainside the baserails. This providesa protective sur-face for the poolliner to rest on.Pools with astyrofoam layermustmustmustmustmust still have acove. 4

A. Assemble your Pool Base1. Lay out the Base Plates and Bottom Rails

a. This step is optional: Place sheets of 1" or 1-1/2" (25 or 38 mm) thickStyrofoam on the ground over the complete area where the pool is to beconstructed. Place the bottom rails and base plates on top of the Styrofoam.Do not leave any gaps between the ends of the bottom rails. Using theinside face of the base rail as a cutting line, cut the Styrofoam with a knife.Prior to removing the Styrofoam from inside of the pool perimeter, numbereach piece with a marker to make reassembling them fast and easy. Re-move all of the Styrofoam from under the base plates and from inside ofthe pool (the Styrofoam trimmed off outside the rails can be discarded).Neatly stack the Styrofoam removed from inside of the pool it will be re-quired later after the pool wall has been installed in Section 3, not before.

b. Place the base plates equallyspaced around the perimeter ofyour foundation. If you are usingthe optional patio stones, placeone base plate on each stone.

c. Slide the curved bottom railstogether with the base plates.Leave a 1/2" (13 mm) gap be-tween the ends of the bottom rails.

2. Spread out Brick Sanda. Spread a layer of fine brick sand

(no pebbles) over the foundationarea, 2" (5 cm) deep. Use a raketo make the brick sand flat andsmooth. Instead of brick sand,you can use the sheets ofStyrofoam previously cut out inStep 1a but you must wait untilthe pool wall has been installed(Section 3) before using thisoption. When you reassemble thesheets in the centre of the pool,join them with duct tape alongthe whole length of each seam.

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Hint:Bend the first 1/8"(3 mm) of the endof the bottom railslightly with a pairof pliers to makesure the rail doesn’tslide out of thebase plate whenthe pool wall isinstalled.

Note:If you want, insteadof using patiostones you canmake crushedlimestone pads.Dig a 12" x 12" (30 x30 cm) square hole2" (5 cm) deep andfill the hole withcrushed limestone,packing it downhard. Spray thecrushed limestonewith water as youpack it down.

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Remember:For best results,mount the skimmeron the downwindside of the pool(that is, directlyacross from themost common winddirection).

Hint:Secure the slottedtube connector tothe wall with a pieceof duct tape afterinstallation to pre-vent it from lifting offthe wall.

Hint:Bring the followingitems onto the poolfoundation beforeyou start uncoilingthe pool wall: thepool liner, someextra brick sand tomake the cove inStep 5, and a ladderto climb out after thewall is assembled.

Caution:Do not attempt toinstall the pool wallin the wind. Wait fora calm day.

A. Assemble your Pool WallThis section is for Round and Oval pools (Round pools are shown).

1. Set the Pool Wall in placea. Wait for a calm day. Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind.

b. Unpackage the coiled poolwall and stand it on a pieceof cardboard or plywood atthe centre of the pool. Thecut-outs for the through-the-wall skimmer should be to-wards the top of the wall.Look for a “THISTHISTHISTHISTHIS WAYWAYWAYWAYWAY UPUPUPUPUP” labeland arrow.

c. Start uncoiling the wall, guid-ing the bottom edge into thecurved bottom rail. The start-ing end of the wall must bepositioned over a baseplate, and the skimmer andreturn holes should be posi-tioned where the pump andfilter will be.

d. Set lengths of slotted tubeonto the top edge of the wallas you uncoil it and join theslotted tubes with connectorsas you go, leaving a 1/2" (13mm) gap between each.Make sure the gap is directlyabove the base plate (thisapplies to round pools, ovalpools and Gibraltar Stylepools). (If you have abeaded pool liner, setlengths of liner retainer onthe top edge of the wall first,then the slotted tubes andconnectors.)


e. Work around the foundation until the entire pool wall is uncoiledinto the bottom rails and the top edge is covered with slotted tubesand connectors (and beaded liner retainers if you have a beadedpool liner).

2. Join the Ends of the Pool Walla. Line up the holes in the two

ends of the pool wall.

b. To line up the holes, make the circle bigger orsmaller by nudging the base plates in or outwith your foot.

c. Join the ends of the pool wallwith a bolt and nut througheach hole. Place each bolthead towards the inside ofthe pool and each nut to-wards the outside.

d. Tighten each bolt and nutsecurely.

e. Cover the seam and boltheads on the inside of thepool wall completely with 2"(50 mm) duct tape.

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Hint:Stick a screwdriverthrough two of theholes to help line upthe ends of the wall.

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3. Make sure the Pool Wall isLevela. Use a length of string and a

line-level to check across thetop edge of the pool wall tosee if it is level. Check thewall in several different di-rections. The wall must belevel. If the level is off bymore than 1" (25 mm) acrossthe diameter of the pool, takethe wall apart and level thefoundation again.

4. Make sure the Pool Wall isRounda. Using a tape measure, meas-

ure across the circle at eachbase plate. The pool wallmust be round within 1" (25mm) (all of the measure-ments must be within 1" (25mm) of each other). Adjustthe circle by nudging thebase plates in or out withyour foot.

b. Adjusting the pool to the proper shape maycause the base rails and base plates to slip outof alignment a little. Recheck all of the baseplates to make sure each one is centred wherethe base rails meet.

5. Install the Styrofoam Sheets (optional)a. If you chose the option of using Styrofoam instead of brick sand,

you can now install the sheets of Styrofoam previously cut out inStep 1a. Reassemble the sheets in the centre of the pool and jointhem with duct tape along the whole length of each seam. Re-member to wait until the pool wall has been installed in Section 3before installing the Styrofoam.

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Caution:The pool must belevel within 1"(25 mm) across thediameter. A poolthat is not level isdangerous and maycollapse.

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Remember:The cove is animportant part of thepool structure. Takeyour time to make acomplete, full-sizecove.

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Caution:The “Wall-Saver”gasket is importantfor protectionagainst corrosion.Failure to installthis gasket properlyon the cutout for 6"or 12" skimmers mayvoid the warranty ofyour pool wall..... If thegasket is damaged,get a replacementfrom your pooldealer.Note: The "Wall-Saver" gasket is notrequired or pro-vided for wallsusing 14" skimmers.

Hint:If possible, unfoldthe liner on the grassone to two hoursbefore installation.Be careful not toleave the liner toolong or you maydamage the grass.

6. Make a Covea. Make a curved cove about 6"

(15 cm) high and 8" (20 cm)wide all around the bottomof the pool wall on the inside.

b. Use fine earth or brick sandto make the cove, and packit firmly into shape.

7. Install the “Wall-Saver” Gasketa. The Wall-Saver gasket pro-

vides a water-tight sealaround the skimmer cut-outfor the through-the-wall skim-mer. Gently spread apart thetwo layers of the gasket andinsert it into the skimmer cut-out so that it sandwiches thewall. Be very careful not totear or damage the seam inthe gasket or the gasketmay leak. Take extra carenot to cut or damage thegasket when you are install-ing the skimmer later. If thegasket is damaged, youmust get a replacement fromyour pool dealer.

Note: The "Wall-Saver" gasketis not required or providedfor walls using 14" skim-mers.

B. Install your PoolLiner1. Set the liner in place

a. Open the carton. Do not useanything sharp to open thecarton.

b. Unpack and unfold the linerand spread it out in the sunto warm it up. Inspect all theseams and surfaces for holes.


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c. Spread out the liner. Followthe instructions suppliedwith the liner for the correctorientation of the smoothside. The curved seamshould be centred on thecove at the base of the wall.The other seams will formstraight lines across the bot-tom of the pool.

d. Smooth out all the wrinklesin the bottom.

2. Fasten the Liner in place(Overlap Liner only)

This step applies only if you have an OverlapLiner. See the next page if you have a BeadedLiner or V-Bead Liner.

a. Lift the sides of the liner and drape them overthe top of the pool wall. If you have a 52" (132cm) high pool, pull the liner up until there is 2"(5 cm) overhang; if you have a 48" (122 cm) highpool, pull the liner up until there is 6" (15 cm)overhang.

b. Fasten the liner to the top of the wall with plasticcoping. Let the liner hang slack for now. Do notpull the liner tight.

c. Start filling the pool with water. As the pool fills,work out all the wrinkles and smooth the liner tothe wall. Remove the plastic coping around thetop edge of the wall one piece at a time andadjust the liner. Keep smoothing out the wrin-kles.

3. Trim the Plastic Coping and Roll Up the ExcessLinera. After all the wrinkles in the liner are removed,

trim any extra length of plastic coping so thereis no overlap.

b. Roll up any excess liner hanging below theplastic coping and tape it in place near the topof the pool wall. Important: Do not trim off theexcess liner.

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Remember:Do not trim off theexcess liner. (If theliner ever needs tobe removed, trim-ming the liner willmake re-installationvery difficult.) In-stead, roll up anyexcess liner andtape it in place nearthe top of the poolwall.

Hint:To smooth out thewrinkles in step 2(c),use a vacuumcleaner: block theskimmer outlet withcardboard and tapeand put the vacuumhose through theskimmer return hole,between the linerand pool wall. Sealthe hole with tapeand keep the hose 4"to 6" (10 to 15 cm)above the sand coveso you don’t suck upany sand. Start thevacuum and run ituntil most of thewrinkles are gone.Then, stop thevacuum and add 1"(2.5 cm) of water tothe pool. Finally,remove the vacuumhose and unplug theskimmer hole.

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4. Fasten the Liner in place (Beaded Liner only)This step applies only if you have a Beaded Liner. See the previouspage if you have an Overlap Liner or below if you have a V-BeadLiner.

a. Lift the sides of the liner andinsert the beaded edge intothe liner retainer on the topedge of the pool wall.

b. Start filling the pool withwater. As the pool fills, workout all the wrinkles andsmooth the liner to the wall.

5. Fasten the Liner in place(V-Bead or J-Bead Liner only)This step applies only if you have a V-Bead orJ-Bead Liner. See steps 2 and 3 if you have anOverlap Liner, or step 4 if you have a BeadedLiner.

a. Remove the slotted tubes and connectorsfrom the top edge of the pool wall.Important: do not remove all of the slottedtubes at once; remove only two lengths of slotted tube at a time.

b. Hook the V-bead or J-Beadover the edge of the poolwall.

c. The space between the endsof the slotted tubes at the topsof the locations where theverticals will be attached,should be about 1/2" (13 mm).If you have a Gibraltar OvalSystem, refer to page 2-6,step 2 in the Gibraltarmanual.

d. Replace the two lengths ofslotted tube and connectors.

e. Repeat steps (a) to (d) untilyou have gone around theentire pool and finishedattaching the pool liner inplace.

f. Start filling the pool with water. As the pool fills, work out all thewrinkles and smooth the liner to the wall.

6. Proceed to Section 4a. Continue with Section 4 to finish assembling your pool.

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A. Attach your Verticals and Top Rails1. Continue filling your Pool

a. Continue filling your pool with water. Do not put in more than 12" (30cm) of water until the top rails and vertical columns are all attached.

b. Keep working on the top rails and vertical columns while the pool fills.

• See the drawing on the next page for an overview of all theparts used to install the verticals, top rails and topconnectors.

2. Install the Vertical Columnsa. Line up the bottom of one vertical

column (key 1) with the two small tabson one base plate (key 2). The tabsmust be on the inside of the verticalcolumn.

b. Line up the screw holes and fastenwith one self-tapping screw on eachside (key 3).

c. Hook a top plate (key 4) over the top edge of thepool wall (key 5). Place the top plate down overthe top of the vertical column with the tabs onthe outside of the column. Make sure the verticalcolumn is straight up and down.

d. Line up the screw holes and fasten with one self-tapping screw on each side and one on the front(key 6).

e. Repeat the last four steps for each of the verticalcolumns around the pool wall.

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3. Install the Top Railsa. Place a top rail (key 7) with one end on top of the

top plate. The side of the top rail facing the centreof the pool should be close to the pool liner andpool wall. The side of the top rail facing theoutside of the pool will form a large overhang.

b. Line up the holes as shown. Fasten through thetwo oval holes into the holes marked ‘A‘ in the topplate below with two self-tapping screws (key 8).Do not tighten the screws yet. Leave the screwsslightly loose until all the top rails are in place.

c. Repeat the last two steps for the other end of thetop rail.

d. Repeat steps (a) to (c) to installthe rest of the top rails aroundthe top of the pool wall.

e. Make the pool settle into a perfectcircle by pushing the top of thepool wall vigorously inward ateach vertical (this will help makethe bottom of the pool wall shiftinto a perfect circle).

f. Adjust all the top rails to line upevenly with each other.

g. Tighten all the screws on all of thetop rails.

4. Install the Top Connectorsa. Line up the connector (key 9)

above the ends of two top rails.

b. Hook the small tabs protrudingfrom the underside of the connec-tor onto the inside edges of the toprails and hold them firmly inplace. Pull the other end of theconnector down into place underthe top rails by gently stretching itacross and down, as shown indiagrams 6 to 9.

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c. Prior to installing the connector,knock out the holes shown indiagram 10.

d. Push the lower part of the con-nector in towards the verticalcolumn and line up the two screwholes in the lower portion of theconnector with the two holes inthe vertical column. Fasten theconnector in place with two self-tapping screws (key 3). Tightenthe screws.

e. For oval pools only: At thetransition points only, where theend rail meets the side rail, makesure the side rail lines up properlywith the end rail. If it doesn’t lineup, the connector will appearcrooked from above (see diagram12). If the connector isn’t centeredbetween the rails, temporarilyremove the connector and loosenthe screws on the side rail. Shiftthe side rail in or out from thecenter of the pool until theconnector can be properlycentered between the rails(see diagram 13).

f. Install the connector clips(key 10) by lining up thecircular ring on the clipwith the circular ringon the connector andapplying pressure. Theclip will snap into place. (seediagram 14).

g. First insert the tab on the left ofthe logo insert (key 11) into theopening on the top of the con-nector designed for the logoinsert. Bend the insert slightlyand insert the other tab into theopening on the other side of theconnector. Press down on theinsert to ensure a proper fit.

h. Repeat the last seven steps forthe rest of the top connectors.

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Note:If necessary, theplug covering thescrews can beremoved by pryingit out with a knife.Be careful not todamage the edgesof the plug.

Caution:Be sure to spreadthe sides of thelower half connec-tor before stretch-ing it across the toprails or the connec-tor may be dam-aged.

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5. Install the Foot Cover (Optional)a. If the pool has been supplied

with footcovers, the centre tabon the vertical will need to beknocked out prior to installa-tion.

b. Place the foot cover on top ofthe base plate (key 12). Slidethe foot cover towards the poolwall until the side clips andfront clip snap into the verticalcolumn (key 1).Important: Ensure that the sideclips snap into the cutouts forthe bottom rails.

c. Repeat the last step for each ofthe vertical columns aroundthe pool wall.

B. Fill your Pool with Water1. Finish filling the pool

a. Fill the pool with water to 2" (5 cm) below the lowest opening. Next,follow the installation instructions for your skimmer.

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Important:The pool wall maybulge and shift alittle while fillingwith water. This isnormal.

Caution:Before anyone usesyour pool, readand follow all theSafety Rules inSection 1. This poolis not for diving orjumping.

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Note:For Footcoverinstallation on avertical over abuttress, it may benecessary tomodify the frontclip of theFootcover. If theButtress Uprightbehind the verticalblocks the frontclip from beinginserted, file itdown until inser-tion is possible.

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