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THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING OR JUMPING. DANGEROUS INJURY CAN RESULT-SHALLOW WATER!!! Above Ground Pool Assembly & Installation OVAL POOL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: SIGN TO BE PLACED ON LINER ABOVE WATER LINE OPPOSITE ENTRY TO POOL The diagrams below indicate the amount of straps and vertical supports for each size pool. Refer to the diagram that pertains to your size pool. (The dotted line around the pool is the area need- ed to assemble pool-refer to box #1 for dimensions.) 1118 1 /2 1224 1525 1530 1838 Your pool is designed for years of pleasurable, safe, family fun. But, when used incorrectly, a swimming pool can be dangerous. To insure your pool is used safely you must observe the following safety precautions: Do not dive!-Do not jump!- No rough play!- No running or pushing! Do not walk on the top rail. It can be slippery and is not a walkway. Be sure to install all safety labels provided with your pool according to the instructions. Keep a safety rope 1/4” by 50’ with a flotation buoy with an outside diameter of 15”. Have accessible in a prominent area by your pool. Post near all entrances to pool area; a list of telephone numbers of the: • Nearest available police • Nearest ambulance service • Nearest available fire department • Nearest available hospital • Nearest available rescue unit • Nearest available physician • 911 emergency number if available Provide fencing or enclosure which is independent of the house as a closure around the entire pool area. The fencing must be made of durable material, a minimum of 4’ in height from ground level and with closures with self-latching locks, to make pool inaccessible to toddlers and uninvited guests. Make sure gate is always closed. Be sure to follow local building code requirements for load capacity and fencing if using an aftermarket or homebuilt deck. Check with your local town for any special laws in your locale. Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and reflexes. Never use pool alone. All children must be supervised continuously. Do not use pool if bottom is not clearly visible: At night, sufficient lighting must be available. It is the pool owners sole responsibility to provide adequate lighting for pool bottom, safety signs and walkways, which exceeds minimum standards of the IES of North America. Do not climb, stand or sit on any pool structure or the filter system. Components such as the filtration system, pumps and heater must be positioned so as to prevent their being used as a means of access to the pool by young children. Be sure that all toys, chairs and tables or similar objects that a young child could climb on be at least four feet (4’) from pool. Do not use pool during electrical or rain storms. See available National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI), publications for more tips on pool safety. ENCLOSED IN FRAME CARTON IS SAFETY ENVELOPE. THE SAFETY STICKERS MUST BE INSTALLED AS PER FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL WARNING LABELS WILL VOID WARRANTY. FAILURE TO MOUNT THESE SAFETY LABELS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO SUBSTANTIAL LIABILITY IN CASE OF INJURY. 1833 IMPORTANT NOTICE! READ BEFORE INSTALLATION SIGN MUST BE PLACED ON WALL NEXT TO ENTRY TO POOL THESE WARNINGS ARE NOT TO BE REMOVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! IF THEY BECOME DISCOLORED OR FALL OFF, PLEASE REQUEST REPLACEMENTS WHICH WILL BE SENT AT NO CHARGE. POOL AREA DIAGRAMS:

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THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED

FOR DIVING OR JUMPING.

DANGEROUS INJURY CAN

RESULT-SHALLOW WATER!!!

Above Ground Poo l Assemb ly & Ins ta l l a t i on

OVAL POOL INSTRUCTIONS

W A R N I N G :

S I G N T O B E P L A C E D O NLINER ABOVE WATER L INEOPPOSITE ENTRY TO POOL

The diagrams below indicate the amount of straps and verticalsupports for each size pool.

Refer to the diagram thatpertains to your size pool.(The dotted line aroundthe pool is the area need-ed to assemble pool-referto box #1 for dimensions.)

11181/2 12241525

1530 1838

Your pool is designed for years of pleasurable, safe, family fun. But, whenused incorrectly, a swimming pool can be dangerous. To insure your pool isused safely you must observe the following safety precautions:

Do not dive!-Do not jump!- No rough play!- No running or pushing!Do not walk on the top rail. It can be slippery and is not a walkway.Be sure to install all safety labels provided with your pool according to theinstructions.Keep a safety rope 1/4” by 50’ with a flotation buoy with an outside diameter of 15”.Have accessible in a prominent area by your pool.Post near all entrances to pool area; a list of telephone numbers of the:• Nearest available police • Nearest ambulance service• Nearest available fire department • Nearest available hospital• Nearest available rescue unit • Nearest available physician• 911 emergency number if availableProvide fencing or enclosure which is independent of the house as a closurearound the entire pool area. The fencing must be made of durable material, a minimum of 4’ in height from ground level and with closures with self-latchinglocks, to make pool inaccessible to toddlers and uninvited guests. Make sure

gate is always closed. Be sure to follow local building code requirements for loadcapacity and fencing if using an aftermarket or homebuilt deck.Check with your local town for any special laws in your locale.Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and reflexes.Never use pool alone. All children must be supervised continuously.Do not use pool if bottom is not clearly visible: At night, sufficient lighting mustbe available. It is the pool owners sole responsibility to provide adequatelighting for pool bottom, safety signs and walkways, which exceeds minimum standards of the IES of North America.Do not climb, stand or sit on any pool structure or the filter system. Components such as the filtration system, pumps and heater must be positioned so as toprevent their being used as a means of access to the pool by young children.Be sure that all toys, chairs and tables or similar objects that a young child could climb on be at least four feet (4’) from pool.Do not use pool during electrical or rain storms.See available National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI), publications for more tips on pool safety.

ENCLOSED IN FRAME CARTON IS SAFETY ENVELOPE. THE SAFETY STICKERS MUST BE INSTALLEDAS PER FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO PROPERLY INSTALL WARNING LABELS WILL VOIDWARRANTY. FAILURE TO MOUNT THESE SAFETY LABELS MAY SUBJECT YOU TO SUBSTANTIAL LIABILITY IN CASE OF INJURY.

1833

IMPORTANT NOTICE! READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

SIGN MUST BE PLACEDON WALL NEXT TO ENTRYTO POOL

THESE WARNINGS ARE NOT

TO BE REMOVED UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES! IF THEY

BECOME DISCOLORED OR

FALL OFF, PLEASE REQUEST

REPLACEMENTS WHICH WILL

BE SENT AT NO CHARGE.

P O O L A R E A D I A G R A M S :

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Use stakes, string and some white powder to mark out the area for your size pool, referring to the diagram and chart below.You may also refer to the overhead pool diagram for your size pool at the beginning of these instructions. Allow three extra feeton each size of the width of the pool for the struts. Once the area is marked, remove all sod from the outlined area. Remove allsticks, stones, and roots as well.

After all the sod has been removed, you must make the pool area absolutely level as measured by a level or a transit, notsimply by the naked eye. Find the lowest spot within the pool area and level the ground to that spot. Do not add dirt to the lowareas. It is the high areas that must be dug away. The footing (perimeter) of the pool must be a solid foundation to prevent thepool from settling in dirt that is loosened by rain or water splashing over the side. Once again, clear the area of all sharp objects,including roots that could later affect your swimming pool. For leveling, we recommend that you use a straight edge board and acarpenter's level or a transit.

** DDOO NNOOTT AADDDD DDIIRRTT TTOO LLOOWW AARREEAASS..

Remove soil and grassto this level.

NOTE: Area shown is slightly larger than actual pool area to help in installation.

POOL SIZE AREA NEEDED A to A A to B A to CFOR POOL11 x 181/2 17' x 20' 20' 6' 8'6"12 x 24 18' x 26' 26' 6' 8'6"15 x 25 21' x 27' 27' 8' 11'4"15 x 30 21' x 32' 32' 8' 11'4"18 x 33 24' x 35' 35' 9'6" 13'5"18 x 38 24' x 40' 40' 9'6" 13'5"*Start by finding dimension A to A , and work from this meas-urement. The area shown is slightly larger than the actual poolto help in installation.

Remove grass only.

STEP 1: TO PREPARE POOL SITE

POOL LOCATION

Do not locate pool over underground lines, septic tanks,or under electrical lines. It is essential that the area selectedfor your pool has a level and firm base. Do not assembleyour pool on asphalt, tar or oil base surfaces. Avoid areaswith sharp objects, or ground treated with weed killer orother chemicals. Also avoid areas where nut grass,Bermuda grass or bamboo grass grows, as they can growthrough your liner. Grass must be removed. Do not placecomponents such as filters, pumps, and heaters in a waythat they can be used as a means of access to pool byyoung children. Be sure to follow all local building codesand obtain all building permits required for your area.

*BE SURE TO AVOID:-All electrical wires-All gas lines-Septic tanks-Cesspools-Dry wells-Tree roots/stumps-Buried debris(trees, building material, etc.)

-Sudden slopes within 6’ of pool area

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Use your pool-packing list to separate all pool components, becoming familiar with each part. The following sub-assemblies should be done at this time. Take your time, and be careful not to loseany hardware.

1) Attach hold down plate clip to oval upright using #12 screws.2) Attach U-bracket clip to the bottom of the oval uprights using two

5/16" x ½" bolts and two 5/16" nuts on each. These bolts should beput in the two holes farthest away from the open end of theupright.

3) Attach struts to oval uprights using 5/16" - 20 x 4 ½" bolts, and two 5/16" nuts (make sure the end of the oval upright with the holddown plate clip is on bottom as shown in the picture).

4) Attach the strut connectors to the side of the strap end channel that will be outside of the pool. Do so using four ¼"-20 x ½" boltsand four ¼"-20 nuts in each.

STEP 2: PRE-ASSEMBLY

STEP 3: STRAP LAYOUT

Unwind and straighten straps. Bolt the strap end channels to each end of every strap using four ¼-20 x ½" bolts and four ¼"nuts per channel. Place the straps on the ground 29" apart on center, as shown in the diagram below. Then, with the straps intheir approximate position, attach the oval uprights and struts to the strap end channels by inserting the strut and oval uprightover the strut connector and the U-bracket. Once that is done, bolt the oval upright to the U-bracket using a 5/16"-20 x 4 ½" boltand a 5/16" nut. Now secure the strut to the strut connector in the same fashion using two ¼"-20 x 4 ½" bolts and two ¼" nuts.

Oval Upright

Strut Connector

Strut Connector Attachedwith four 1/4 - 20 x 1/2" bolts

& four 1/4 - 20 nuts

Strap End Channel

U-Bracket

Oval Upright

Strut

U-Bracket

Strap

four 1/4 - 20 x 1/2" bolts & 1/4 - 20 nuts

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Starting at one end of the straight side, install a slotted hold down plate, which will meet the bottom plate at the beginning ofthe curved section of the pool. Now take a regular (non-slotted) hold down plate and overlap the one that you just placed. Usingthe holes in the corners, attach hold down plates to hold down plate clips using a #12 screw. Continue with this until you havegotten to the last plate on that side, at which time you will use another slotted hold down plate. Repeat process on oppositestraight side.

OVAL UPRIGHTS

STRUTWASHER

#12 SCREW

STRAPHOLD DOWN PLATE

HOLD DOWN PLATES WITHCUTOUTS ON ENDS GO WHERETHE STRAIGHT SIDE MEETS THECURVED SECTION OF THE POOL.

First, follow step (a) for the oval uprights that you have already installed. Measure from outside of oval upright to outside ofoval upright, diagonally across as shown. If the two measurements are equal, the framework is square. If they are not equal,adjust accordingly, still keeping the straps level with the ground. If you are trying to get your pool parallel to your house or afence you must start by making sure all of the oval uprights are equidistant from that object, and then check your diagonalmeasurements.

*EIGHT STEPS ARE SHOWN, WHICH IS FOR 18X 38 POOL. FOLLOW STEPS UNTIL ALL OVALUPRIGHTS ARE UP FOR YOUR SIZE POOL(REFER TO OVERHEAD POOL AREA DIAGRAMSAT BEGINNING OF INSTRUCTIONS).

(a) Two sets installed (b) Three sets installed (c) Four sets installed

(d) Five sets installed (e) Six sets installed (f) Seven sets installed

(g) Eight sets installed

STEP 4: HOLD DOWN PLATE ASSEMBLY

STEP 5: SQUARING STRAIGHT SIDES OF THE POOL

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STEP 7: BOTTOM RAIL ASSEMBLY

At this time you will assemble the bottom rails for the curved sides of the pool. Divide the amount of bottom rails and bot-tom plates in half, and place a half circle at both sides of the pool. Assemble the bottom rails, using the bottom plates to jointhem. Rails should be inserted into the bottom plates up to the stops. Rails can be squeezed between thumb and forefinger tofacilitate insertion into the bottom plates. After the pool framework has been squared, you will place a 2" x 8" x 16" patio blockunder each bottom plate. The top of these blocks will be flush with the ground unlike those on the straight side.

Take assembled curved sections and slide ends into cutouts of the slotted hold down plates. The bottom plate will slidedirectly into the cutout. Make sure that the slotted hold down plates remain in line with the squared straight side of the pool. You can check the straightness with a piece of string. Once curved ends are in place, check that the crown is centered evenlybetween the two straight sides. Do so by following the measuring diagram below for details. Once crowns are positioned, stakewith screwdrivers at every other bottom rail to hold in place. Install 2" x 8" x 16" patio blocks under each bottom plate, makingsure that patio blocks are absolutely level with the ground.

NOTE: Check for levelness in all directions. When placingpatio blocks underneath curved side bottom plates, leave 1”of the block inside the pool and 4” showing outside of thepool (see box #4 on reverse side for patio block diagram).

AB

C

D

D

C

B A

• A=A• B=B• C=C• D=D

CUT OUT

HOLD DOWN PLATE

WIDE VERTICAL

CURV

ED B

OTTO

M R

AIL

STEP 6: STRAIGHT SIDE LEVELING

Place a 2" x 8" x 16" patio block under each end of thestrut, and a 2" x 8" x 16" patio block under the oval upright asshown (use a 2" x 8" x 8" block for this if you have to). Theentire strap must be flush with the ground, which will requireyou to remove some dirt. The top of the channel is whatneeds to be flush with the ground, which means the top of thepatio block will be approximately 1" below the surface. Theoval uprights must be perfectly level, as well as, perfectly ver-tical. Only after completing one whole side can you go ontothe other. Do not have two people leveling opposite sides atthe same time. After straight sides are completely level, checkagain to make sure that the pool is still properly squared, asshown in step 5.

NOTE: STRAP IS FLUSH WITH GROUND

STRAP

HOLD DOWN PLATE

8"x8"BLOCK

8"x16"BLOCK

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Before beginning the wall installation, you may remove a bottom rail to cart in sand or sifted soil for the pool cove, as longas your curved sides remain staked in position (make sure you return the bottom rail to its position). In this step, you will usethe wall carton as a base to unravel the pool wall. While hiding the wall joints behind an upright, we recommend that you placethe skimmer and return at one of the four corners of the round section of the pool.

In any case, the wall joints must be on one of the curved ends of the pool and not on a straight side. Unravel the wall a littleat a time, inserting into the bottom rails as you go. Do not unravel the entire wall at once, for this will make installation difficult.Note that there are no bottom rails along the straight sides of the pool. The wall will rest flush against the hold down plates untilthe wall reaches the next curved section, where it is re-inserted into the bottom rail. As you unravel the wall you may temporarilyinstall inner stabilizer rails, or use landscaping stakes, to keep the wall in place.

If the side wall appears too long or too short, make the curved sides larger or smaller by equally sliding the bottom rails inor out of the bottom plates, and then double check the length of the straight sides. If the ground is uneven, the wall may jumpout of the groove in the bottom rails. Correct this condition if it happens.

X = Suggested skimmer location.

STEP 8: WALL INSTALLATION

USE STAKES TOSUPPORT WALL

X X

XX

IMPORTANT-This operation must be done carefully! When joining the sidewall, make sure that the pre-attachedaluminum strips do not touch each other. One bar must be inside of the pool (the bolts will touch this bar), and onebar must be outside of the pool (the nuts must touch this bar). Insert the bolts with the bolt head to the inside andthe nuts to the outside of the pool. Do not tighten until all bolts have been inserted. If your screwdriver slips andscratches the head of the bolt, file the scratch smooth so that it cannot cut the liner. It is recommended that youcover the heads of the bolts on the wall with three layers of duct tape. If the insertion of the sidewall in the bottom railis tight at the point where the wall is joined together, insert a screwdriver and twist to make enough room, being surenot to scratch the wall or bottom rails.

REMEMBER: ALL HOLES ANDBOLTS MUST BE USED! USEALL HOLES IN WALL BAR!EACH HOLE MUST HAVE ABOLT AND A NUT. NUTSMUST BE AS TIGHT AS POS-SIBLE USING HAND TOOLS.BARS MUST NOT TOUCHEACH OTHER. IF THIS ISDONE INCORRECTLY, YOURPOOL WILL BREAK!

STEP 9: WALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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STEP 10: PREPARING THE COVE

Using neutral alkalinity sifted earth of fine sand withoutpebbles, build a 2" base over the entire pool area to protectthe liner. Make sure that the straps and hold down plates arecovered entirely. If base does not fully cover the metal com-ponents, they may show through and possible damage theliner. If using vermiculite base, you must have at least twoinches of soil or sand on top of straps and hold down plates.Vermiculite alone will not properly cover these metal compo-nents, possibly allowing damage to the liner. Do not use anysubstance with high alkaline or acid content.

Next, using sifted earth or fine sand, build a pool cove 6"to 8" inside the metal wall along the entire circumference. Werecommend that you start this in the middle of the straightsides and work your way towards the round sections. Thiswill help to push the wall firmly against the hold down platesmaking the hanging of the liner easier. The cove will preventthe liner from creeping under the wall and will also protectthe liner from any metal corners of the pool framework. THISSTEP IS NOT OPTIONAL - IT MUST BE DONE! Since earthcontaining chemicals can cause discoloration or corrosion, itis suggested that you place polyethylene plastic sheetingunder the cove around the perimeter of the wall, so no earthcomes in contact with the metal. Since the presence of suchchemicals is beyond the control of the manufacturer, suchdamage is not covered by the warranty.

8”

8”

2”

TOP RAIL

POOL WALL

HOLD DOWNPLATE

LINER

SAND COVE PROTECTS THELINER FROM THE METALWALL & HOLD DOWN PLATE

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It is easiest to line all of the uprights up next to each other in a line. It helps to lean them against a fence or some other stur-dy object. On most models, the top of the upright can be identified by either an extra hole in the middle, or one on each side(depending on which model pool you have) for the decorator caps. If your model pool has deco-strips they need to go on first.This is done by using the double-sided tape provided. Stick it to the upright first then matching the holes on the deco-strip up tothose on the upright. Now you place the top cap on the upright making sure that the holes line up and the hooked part is facingthe open side of the upright. Now screw only the center hole using a #10 screw. Do not do the two side holes until later. This willmake things easier and more efficient down the line.

Now would be the time to install the fence brackets onto the uprights if you have a fence for the pool.If you have not done so already, install uprights on curved ends, referring to diagrams. The top plates can remain unsecured

for now, but should be temporarily be clipped over the wall to prevent them from falling forward. Check the pool ends again forroundness, making sure the stakes have not been moved, so that the pool remains a true oval. Place the uprights over the tabson the bottom plates and secure with #10 screws. Make sure the holes line up perfectly, as hole locations for the top and bottomplates vary on most pools.

If your pool has a resin “boot” for the upright, secure it to the uprights now using 2 #10 screws for each.

UPRIGHTS(WALL JOINT HIDDENBEHIND UPRIGHT) NOTE: SKIMMER AND SKIMMER

RETURN LOCATIONS.

Upright

#10Screw

Bottom Plate

#10Screw

Top Plate

Upright

Put frontscrew oftop plate in

STEP 11: UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY

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STEP 12: LINER PREPARATION

After cove and base are in place, tamp and rake the entire pool area. Make sure that no sand is allowed to remain on the wallabove the coving. This may cause pinholes in your liner. Before installing the liner, punch out skimmer and skimmer return holesusing using a hammer and a screwdriver. Duct tape or silicone the raw edges of the metal at the skimmer and return cutouts toprotect the raw edges against corrosion. Locate your safety envelope, take out the double-side vinyl gasket and install skimmerand skimmer return gaskets as shown on included instruction sheet. THIS MUST BE DONE! You must also periodically inspectthe gaskets for leaks to validate warranty.

*SEE ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN YOUR SAFETY ENVELOPE

STEP 13: HANGING LINER AND COPING INSTALLATION

Starting at the liner wall seam, hang the liner over the wall, making sure that the seam is straight up and down, perpendicu-lar to the floor. This will assure you that your liner begins going over the wall straight. (If you have a border print liner simplypick a mark and hold it all the way around the pool). As you put the liner over the wall, you can secure it using the plastic cop-ing to keep it in place. If you end up with excess material, continue around the pool, pulling excess liner evenly, and distributeover the wall until the excess is gone.

PLASTIC COPING INSTALLED AT THISTIME TO HOLD LINER IN PLACE

LINER OVERLAPPINGPOOL WALL

CORRECT LINER SEAMRESTING EVENLY ON THECOVE OF THE POOL.

INCORRECT LINER SEAMSHIFTED UP WALL. THISSHOULD NOT BE DONE.CORRECT THIS SITUATION IF IT OCCURS.

POOL WALL

COVE

COVE

NOTE: LINER WALL SEAM STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN, AWAY FROM SKIMMER AND SKIMMER RETURN.

*MAKE SURE FLOOR SEAMS OF LINERARE PARALLEL WITH THE POOL WALLTO ENSURE THAT LINER IS STRAIGHT.

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When the liner is completely adjusted and the plastic coping is secured, the next step is to install the inner stabilizer rails.First, divide the straight inner stabilizer rails in half for each straight side of the pool. Starting at the wall bolts, push the first sta-bilizer rail over the coping so it fits snugly. Be sure to leave one end of the inner stabilizer rail slightly raised so that the next sta-bilizer can interlock as shown below. As they are progressively installed along the straight side of the pool, note that the taperedend of the stabilizer easily telescopes into the un-tapered end of the following stabilizer. The tapered end should be insertedapproximately 1" into the adjacent stabilizer. This allows room for adjustment either in or out. In this way, the last stabilizer maybe fitted into place by adjusting the other stabilizers as needed. As you get to the curved side, use the longer curved inner stabi-lizer rails, and return to the straight inner stabilizers for the other straight side.

CORRECTNO AIR SPACE BETWEEN LINERAND POOL - SLACK ON SIDES.

INCORRECT!DO NOT LEAVE A GAP BETWEENLINER AND COVE. THIS WILLCAUSE DOWNWARD PRESSUREON THE LINER. CORRECT THISCONDITION IF IT OCCURS.

INNERSTABILIZER RAIL

LINER

PLASTIC COPING

*ROLL LINER UP INWARD TO HIDE EXCESS UNDERNEATH TOP RAIL. (ROLLING INWARD WILL PREVENT WATER FROM COLLECT-ING IN FLAP.) DO NOT TRIM EXCESS - THIS MAY CAUSE LINER TO PULL IN!

STEP 14: LINER ADJUSTMENT

STEP 15: INNER STABILIZER INSTALLATION

Once the liner is held securely in place by coping, tem-porarily pull wrinkles in the floor towards the sidewall evenly,leaving the wrinkles at the cove. When the liner is correctlypositioned, there must be no air space between the liner andthe ground or sidewall. Remove wrinkles at the cove byadjusting the amount of material over the wall. Do not pulltoo tight - leave the slack on the sides. When a liner is prop-erly installed, there is no downward pressure on the liner.The liner will pull in if the wall vinyl does not have someslack when installing the pool.

Start filling the pool. When the water is no more than oneinch deep, check for levelness. If the water runs to one side,pull back the liner and make the ground level. When level,continue to fill and adjust the liner. Do not cut the skimmerand the skimmer return holes in the liner until fully adjustedand pool is 1/3 filled.

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Now is the time to install the square oval top plates.Simply place each one over a different oval upright andthe stabilizer rail, match the holes on the top cap to thoseon the oval upright and fasten them together using four#10 screws in each. After you have finished all of thestraight side caps you can move on to the round ones.They should already have the center screw in place, sojust lift the front of the cap over the stabilizer rail andpush it down in place. The holes should match up, so youcan finish by putting the last two screws through theplate and upright. Be sure that all of the uprights (straightside and round side) are completely vertical. If they arecrooked at all there will be problems getting the top railsto fit together properly.

First you must refer to your pool-packing list to determine if your pool is equipped with 28 5/16" short top rails or a combina-tion of long top rails for the straight sides of the pool.

Then, follow the instructions for straight side top rail installation pertaining to your pool: 28 5/16" SHORT TOP RAIL INSTALLATION: Starting from where the curved section meets the straight side, place the 28 5/16"

top rails between the oval uprights and attach to oval top plates with 4 - #10 x ½" screws, two per side. The longer top rails arefor the curved sides, which are installed in box #17.

LONG STRAIGHT SIDE TOP RAIL INSTALLATION:These models are supplied with a combination of long top rails to make upthe straight sides, and a set of rails for the curved sides. Check your pool-packing list for the top rail combination that applies toyour pool. Starting at the upright where the curved section meets the straight side, attach the longest rail using two #10 x ½"screws on each oval upright. Complete the straight side with the remaining top rails as required for your pool. Follow the sameprocedure for the straight side, using the same top rail sequence.

OVALTOPPLATE

#10SCREW

#10SCREW

OVALUPRIGHT

OVAL TOP PLATEDROPS INSIDEOVAL UPRIGHT &IS ATTACHED ONSIDES WITH 2-#10SCREWS

STEP 16: TOP PLATE INSTALLATION

STEP 17: STRAIGHT SIDE TOP RAIL INSTALLATION

28 5/16" SHORT TOP RAIL INSTALLATIONON STRAIGHT SIDE OF OVAL POOLS.

LONG STRAIGHT SIDE TOP RAIL INSTALLATION ONSTRAIGHT SIDE OF OVAL POOLS NOTE: 1838 model shown, which requires 3 long toprails on each side. Some sizes require 2 and some only1 on each side - check your pool packing list for yoursize pool for this information.

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2 PC RESIN TOP COVER: Center small half over hole in the top plate as shown andattach with a #12 screw. Slide the large half over the smallhalf and secure using two #10 screws.

ONE PIECE RESIN CLIP-ON COVER:This installation requires no hardware. Simply hook the back endof the top cover into place, and use your fingers or a screwdriverto gently flex the front tabs enough to hook the cover in place.Make sure that the top cover is centered over the upright wheninstalling.

Side view of topcover and top rail

Swing this end around and gently flex tab into place.

*Bullnose rail is used for the illustration, but installation is the same for all 1 pc.

clip-on resin covers.

Hook thisend first.

#12

First, refer to box #16 on the reverse side of these instructions for the curved side top cover installation, follow-ing the diagram that pertains to your pool. If your pool has a 2 pc. resin top cover, refer to the diagrams belowfor straight side top cover installation.*On 6” top rail pools with 2 pc. top covers, the curved and straight side covers are the same.

STEP 18: STRAIGHT SIDE TOP COVER INSTALLATION:

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#2

*ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THESE INSTRUCTIONS, REFER TO BOX #17 AT THE END OF THE ROUND INSTRUC-TIONS (ON REVERSE SIDE) FOR FINAL INSTALLATION TIPS, POOL MAINTENANCE AND WINTERIZATION PROCE-DURES, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION PROVIDED.

STRAIGHT SIDE SUPPORT:USED ON THE STRAIGHTSIDE OF THE POOL -NOTICE THE SQUARECUTOUT. USE ON OVALUPRIGHTS.

CURVED SIDEANGLE SUPPORT:USE ON CURVED END UPRIGHTS.

TOP VIEW OF STRAIGHTSIDE SUPPORT:SMALLER PIECE THAT ISOPEN IN BACK. USE ONOVAL UPRIGHTS.

TOP VIEW OF CURVEDSIDE ANGLE SUPPORT:LARGER THAN STRAIGHTSIDE SUPPORT. HASBACK WALL. USE ONCURVED END UPRIGHTS.

NO BACK WALL

TWO PIECE RESIN TOP COVER WITH ATTACHMENTS ONTHE SIDES:There is a straight support with a square cutout to fit the ovalupright, instead of an angle support supplied for the curvedends. It attaches the exact same way as the angle support.

LARGE TWO PIECE RESIN TOP COVER WITH ATTACHMENTIN FRONT:(DOES NOT INCLUDE 6” TOP RAIL POOLS.) The curved endangle support is slightly larger than the straight support. Thestraight support is not filled in the back.

BACK WALL