Aboveground Pool Installation Manual
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1. 5 8 STL as NA A A E TA O A A 36789 UR 2 STL ALI PEARL SUNRAY 46 3 4 8 to 12 14 16 36871 UR 2 STL ALI PEARL SUNRAY 50 3 4 8 to 12 14 16 Es eee AAA Bottom Rais EEE NLR 1460061 BTM RAIL 6 0 R 53 15 16 5 8 STL sb db bo NLR 1460062 BTM RAIL 75 R 53 15 16 5 8 STL deb NLR 1460063 BTM RAIL 9 0 R 53 13 16 5 8 STL I el bo NLR 1460066 BTM RAIL 10 5 R 54 3 8 5 8 STL bob bab NLR 1460064 BTM RAIL 12 0 R 54 1 16 5 8 STL as Bottom Plate O l NLR 1320103 BOTTOM PLATE 2 STL SUNRAY e to 12 14 16 woe _ 36868 TC 5 8 CONNECTOR ALI PEARL ARIES 8 to f 12 14 16 m JJT T_ 99 0114 SCREW 12X5 8 PHIL PAN ZY PTD PEARL HEA No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules X Ny Exploded view ARIES Upright Bottom Connector Silver Screw Top Connector Painted Pool Wall Liner Bottom Rail Silver Plastic Liner Coping Top Rail Painted O O0 I O Ol OO TO No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules SL2. 97 0753 Aboveground Pool Installation Manual Sunray amp Aries Round Pool www wilbargroup com WILBAR O 009 Bi No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ww GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOL GROUND PREPARATION Safety Rules for Pool Owners Your pool contains a large quantity of water and is deep enough to present inherent dangers 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 safety rules before entering the pool Post no diving and no jumping signs beside the pool For additional safety information please consult Section 3 1 No Jumping or Diving The top rail of your pool is not a walkway and must not be used for jumping or diving Do 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 Alone Never permit the pool to be used unless it is attended by at least one person other than the bather Someone should always be available to lend assistance in an emergency 3 Never Leave Children Unattended Never leave a child alone and unsupervised in or near the pool not even for a second There is no substitute for constant adult supervision 4 No Rough housing Do not permit rough housing in and around your pool Surfaces can become slippery and hazardous
3. RAIL 10 5 R 54 3 8 5 8 STL NLR 1460064 BTM RAIL 12 0 R 54 1 16 5 8 STL o gt Y O Stabilizers 36853 INR STAB SQ STL 6 0 R 57 9 16 SUN 36854 INR STAB SQ STL 7 6 R 57 9 16 SUN 36855 INR STAB SQ STL 9 0 R 57 9 16 SUN 36856 INR STAB SQ STL 10 6 R 58 SUN 36857 INR STAB SG STL 12 0 R 57 11 16 SUN o Y gt O NO NO Bottom Plate NLR 1320103 BOTTOM PLATE 2 STL SUNRAY 12 14 6 o al Top Cap Connector NLR LC10009 TC 2 1 2 CONNECTOR ALI PEARL SUNRAY m TI 177 99 0114 SCREW 12X5 8 PHIL PAN ZY PTD PEARL HEA No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules X Ny PO Exploded view SUNRAY Inner Stabilizer 10 SN Inner Stabilizer 10 Plastic Coping 9 Wall B y No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 Upright 2 Bottom Connector 3 Screw 4 Top Connector 5 Pool Wall 6 Liner 7 Top Rail 8 Bottom Rail 9 Plastic Liner Coping 10 Inner Stabilizer Parts List ARIES CA TI EJES AS IA N en 1 1 E E E 36863 BTM RAIL PTD 6 O R 53 15 16 5 8 STL sb bo bo 36864 BTM RAIL PTD 7 5 R 53 15 16 5 8 STL aa pp po 36865 BTM RAIL PTD 9 O R 53 13 16 5 8 STL ar bo 36866 BTM RAIL PTD 10 5 R 54 3 8 5 8 STL o p u 36867 BTM RAIL PTD 12 0 R 54 1 16
4. a silver colour DO NOT use the painted connectors and rails These go on top of the pool c Insert the end of each bottom rail into a bottom plate Leave a gap of 2 1 8 55 mm between the ends of the bottom rails Image 2 3 amp 4 d Measure the diameter of your pool all around the circle and make sure it Is correct Note this measurement should be taken from centre to centre of the bottom rail When the circumference is perfectly round hammer nails into the ground to keep the bottom rails into place These nails are to be removed only at the last step when filling up the pool Image 5 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ww 9 It is preferable to use very fine sand that is easily compacted Be careful not to spill sand on the bottom rails No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules SZ Se gt 4 A CONT ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE 2 Spread out brick sand a Spread a layer of fine brick sand no pebbles over the foundation area 2 5 cm deep Use a rake to make the brick sand flat and smooth Image 6 Wet the sand and pack it down with a lawn roller or other type of compactor Using a trowel smooth the surface Remove the stake at the center fill in the hole with sand and smooth the surface with a trowel gy i 1 N cc aes B ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL amp LINER Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind wait for a calm i da
5. sand to compact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly Image 14 14 6 15 24 cm 6 lt 15 24 cm The cove is an f i r important part lf you are using styrofoam instead o of the pool brick sand you can now install the pea sheets of styrofoam in the centre of make a the pool and join them with duct tape complete full along the whole length of each seam SIZE Cove Remember to wait until the pool wall has been installed before installing the styrofoam c A vacuum cleaner can later be used to remove the air from between the liner and the wall This technigue enables you to remove folds in the liner However the following precautions should be taken Do not use an industrial vacuum cleaner which could be too powerful Tape the end of the vacuum hose before inserting it into the wall so as not to damage the liner Insert the nozzle until it is about 4 10cm above the cove insert through the water return outlet or the skimmer depending on the diameter of your hose Make sure you will be able to remove the hose later on Tape the hose to the wall Image 15 d Close the skimmer opening with cardboard and adhesive tape to prevent air from escaping Image 16 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules S4 If possible unfold the liner on the grass one to two hours before installation Be careful not to leave the liner too
6. wall Remove the plastic coping around the top edge of the wall one piece ata time and adjust the liner Keep smoothing out the wrinkles No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules AL Y Do not trim off the excess liner If the liner ever needs to be removed trimming the liner will make re installation very difficult Instead roll up any excess liner and tape it in place near the top of the pool wall Stabilizers are used only with SUNRAY pool No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules SL CONT C INSTALL THE POOL LINER e A ter all the wrinkles in the liner are removed trim any extra length of plastic coping so there is no overlap Image 4 Roll up any excess liner hanging below the plastic coping and tape it in place near the top of the pool wall Important Do not trim off the excess liner Image 5 ff A AMAT Liner 3 Fasten the liner in place BEADLOCK LINER ONLY ad Remove stabilizers gradually as you install the liner receptors A onto the wall Hang the liner into the molded slot B of the receptors Secure the liner in place with the locking device C Optional Interior Exterior 6 4 Fasten the liner in place HUNG LINER ONLY d Remove the stabilizer gradually from the top edge of the pool wall Hook the V bead over the edge of the pool wall Replace the stabilizer Repeat steps a to
7. water A INTRODUCTION TO INSTALLING YOUR POOL Read all instructions completely before you begin These instructions explain how to install your pool Simply follow the step by step directions Start with this part SECTION 1 and use the other instructions SECTION 2 to put together your entire pool SECTION 3 also has Safety Rules and instructions to help you keep your pool clean and in good shape year after year Be sure to read the Safety Rules and make sure everyone who uses your pool reads and understands them B DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF YOUR POOL 1 The Terrain Pay special attention to choosing the right location for your pool Choose a large area as flat and level as possible and well drained Image 1 e Choose a spot on dry firm earth stabilizer or other do not install the pool on asphalt tar paper sand gravel peat moss wood or chemically treated soll e Check with your pool dealer to see if Nut Grass grows in your area This type of grass may grow up through your pool liner Your dealer will be able to advise how best to treat the site Sloped areas will need to be made level by digging away high spots not by filling low spots be prepared to hire earth moving equipment if necessary Image 2 197 r f CN No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules amp ww 2 Things to Avoid Do not locate your pool near or on any of the following e Overhanging tree branches O
8. x 40cm x 45cm 8 x16 x18 optional Cardboard Wood board 30cm x 30 cm 1ft x 1ft Vinyl covered hooks eString and stakes Prefabricated cove sections optional Pool carpeting optional A No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules X KA File Metal snips Mallet C PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL Mark out the Area a Drive a peg into the ground at the centre of the area where you want your pool Image 4 h Important A Note Yourpoolmust D Use a length of string tied between be perfectly the peg and a can of spray paint and levelled Take mark a circle on the ground a tape the time you need to u eure measure can also be used The circle your foundation will be 8 20 cm bigger all round is perfectly levelled than the pool Image 5 Remove the sod a Remove all sod and plants from the circle Image 6 o b Remove any sticks stones and roots from the circle using a rake c To make sure your pool is stable compact the ground well before adding the sand Make the Area Flat and Level Replace the centre peg with a flat topped stake at least 1 25 mm 7 square and 6 15 cm long Drive it down flush with the ground surface Go b Nail one end of a straight 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank to the top of the stake Use a nail long enough to hold the end of the 2 by 4 5cm x 10
9. c until you have gone around the entire pool and finished attaching the pool liner in place Start filling the pool with water As the pool fills work out all the wrinkles and smooth the liner to the wall CONT C INSTALL THE POOL LINER Be carefuland 5 Stabilizer installation SUNRAY oniy wear gloves when installing the stabilizers i l Tec dl a Once the liner is in place and the plastic coping or bead the parts are track is all set install the stabilizers around the top edge EHO of the pool The stabilizers are reduced on one end so that they slide into each other about 1 3 4 Va Inner Stabilizer A A Pa Re ER 7 X a gt Inner Stabilizer gt Plastic Coping Wall Liner No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules SL D INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES UPRIGHTS amp LEDGE COVERS SUNRAY 1 Continue filling your pool a Continue filling your pool with water Do not put in more that 12 30cm of water until the top ledges and uprights are all u attached Use the ridges inthe pool wall b Keep working on the top ledges and uprights while the pool fills to make sure an 2 Install the uprights pan a Line up the bottom of one vertical column key 1 with the tab on one base plate key 2 The tab must be on the outside of the vertical column b Line up the screw holes and fasten with one screw key 3 c Place a top connector key 4 over the to
10. cm wood plank to the stake while you rotate it in a circle Image 7 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Sy CONT C PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL c Puta carpenter s level on the wood plank and swing the board in a circle to find the high and low spots Image 8 d Remove all the high spots with a 8 rad shovel hoe or rake Be prepared to TW hire earth moving eauipment if you perfectly flat need to level a large area The bottom Remember your pool must be level u within 1 25 mm across the tlaton the diameter of the pool Image 9 amp 10 ground and have no gaps rc under it Take e Do not fill in low areas Filling will the time you create an unsafe foundation for your need Oe pool Small dips and hollows may be Sonera filled in but the soil must be hard and levelled packed with a tamping tool 10 Image 11 Remove high spots i pe not fill low spots f _ Take material such as rock dust or A f fine mortar that can conform a solid permanent base and deposit this 41 material around the rim of the basin The material used should be spread Y around the perimeter of the pool to A 0 a width of 24 60cm and a thickness of 2 5cm Image 12 g Recheck the outer of the circle where the pool wall will be Make sure there are no high or low spots The bottom edge of the pool wall must rest flat on the g
11. e pool wall Wall bars mustnot q a Line up the holes in the two ends of luc ech other O the poo wall Image 5 Nut goes to Ill outside of Side Wall H amp R MI jon b Now that you have installed the wall VINE oui va ar screwdriver you can be faced with three scenarios Litto MM wise oon through two of 5 the holes to o l l help line up the 1 The wall joints align perfectly if so WN of the move on to the next step 2 Your wall appears to be too short lt is not However the space between the bottom rails must be decreased by lightly tapping the bottom plates 6 towards the inside of the pool You can in db also tap the wall lightly with both EWC AF hands in the desired direction Image 6 bolts and all the holes are used 3 Your wall appears too long It is not However the space between the 7 bottom rails must be increased by tapping the bottom plates lightly Top View ss towards the outside of the pool or by 34 Bas tapping the wall with both hands in the sat TE desired direction Image 7 WARNING Bottom rails must alwaysbe 8 held in place in the bottom plate c A wall bar must be used both inside and outside of the pool wall joint where the two ends of the wall are jointed together Image 8 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules SA B CONT ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL amp LINER d Cover the seam a
12. long or you may damage the grass The liner is generally smaller than the support structure of the pool It will stretch more easily when warm It is important that the liner is installed on a warm sunny day C INSTALL THE POOL LINER 1 Set the liner in place a e Open the carton Do not use anything sharp to open the carton Se Seam Straight Seams Unpack and unfold the liner and spread it out in the sun to warm it up Inspect all the seams and surfaces for holes Pool Liner o LA in middie of cove Remove your shoes to avoid damaging the base or tearing the liner Spread out the liner smooth side down The curved seam should be centred on the cove at the base of the wall The other seams will form straight lines across the bottom of the pool Image 1 amp 2 Smooth out all the wrinkles in the bottom 2 Fasten the liner in place OVERLAP ONLY d Remove stabilizers gradually as you fold the liner over the top of the wall Note We suggest an overlap of 6 to 8 15to 20cm Image 3 Ze Fasten the liner to the top of the wall Umno with plastic coping Let the liner hang slack for now Do not pull the liner tight Turn the vacuum cleaner on and push the liner outward with your feet to iron out any wrinkles Once finished turn off vacuum cleaner Start filling the pool with water As the pool fills work out all the wrinkles and smooth the liner to the
13. nd bolt heads on the im inside interior of the pool wall completely with 2 50mm duct tape Image 9 Important 4 l Note _ 233 Make sure the pool wall is level The pool must beja Use a length of string and a line level levelled within 1 25 mm across to check across the top edge of the the diameter A pool wall to see if it is level Check the BOO AO wall in several different directions The levelled is dangerous and wall must be level If the level is off by may collapse more than 1 25 mm across the diameter of the pool take the wall apart and level the foundation again Image 10 amp 11 4 Make sure the pool wall is round a Using a tape measure measure across the circle at each bottom plate The pool wall must be round within 1 25 mm all of the measurements must be within 1 25 mm of each other Adjust the circle by nudging the base plates in or out with your foot Image 12 b Adjusting the pool to the proper shape may cause the bottom rails and bottom plates to slip out of alignment a little Recheck all of the bottom plates to make sure each one Is centred where the bottom rails meet Image 13 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 4 B CONT ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL 5 Make a cove a lf you are using sand bank the sand against the wall to form a cove of 6 15 24cm high and 6 15 24cm wide at ground level Water the
14. on the outside of the vertical column Line up the screw holes and fasten with one screw key 3 Place a top connector Key 4 over the top edge of the pool wall Key 5 with the tab on the outside of the pool Line up the hole in the tab with the screw hole near the top of the vertical 7 column The tab must be on the outside of the vertical column Make sure the vertical column is straight up and down Slide one end of a top rail key 6 into the top connector Fasten the top connector to the vertical column with one screw key 7 Repeat the last five steps for each of the vertical columns around the pool wall No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ww 20 D INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES UPRIGHTS amp LEDGE COVERS ARIES g Make the pool settle into a perfect circle by pushing the top of the pool wall vigorously inward at each vertical this will help make the bottom of the pool wall shift into a perfect circle No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Xx E Parts List SUNRAY CIC EEN AS 11117 ws mn Te IF wm messen ul It a mern ne Fett TR 2 5 STL ALI PEARL 21 D SUN 56 1 4 bob bub TR 2 5 STL ALI PEARL 24 D SUN 56 1 8 bb Epa NEE TE ww 1777 ar Tre em le fee ror ESTE o x Bottom Rails NLR 1460061 BTM RAIL 6 O R 53 15 16 5 8 STL NLR 1460062 BTM RAIL 7 5 R 53 15 16 5 8 STL NLR 1460063 BTM RAIL 9 0 R 53 13 16 5 8 STL NLR 1460066 BTM
15. p edge of the pool wall Key 5 with the tab on the outside of the pool Line up the hole in the tab with the screw hole near the top of the vertical 7 column The tab must be on the outside of the vertical column Make sure the vertical ea column is straight H22 up and down E d Slide one end of a top rail key 6 into the top connector e Fasten the top connector to the vertical column with one screw key 7 f Repeat the last five steps for each of the vertical columns around the pool wall No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules ww 18 D INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES UPRIGHTS amp LEDGE COVERS SUNRAY g Make the pool settle into a perfect circle by pushing the top of the pool wall vigorously inward at each vertical this will help make the bottom of the pool wall shift into a perfect circle No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules Use the ridges in the pool wall to make sure the upright column is straight up and down D INSTALLING THE TOP LEDGES UPRIGHTS amp LEDGE COVERS ARIES 1 Continue filling your pool d b Continue filling your pool with water Do not put in more that 12 30cm of water until the top ledges and uprights are all attached Keep working on the top ledges and uprights while the pool fills 2 Install the uprights d Line up the bottom of one vertical column key 1 with the tab on one base plate key 2 The tab must be
16. round and have no gaps under it Image 13 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules SfN CONT C PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL 4 Patio Stones a Place concrete patio stones at the base of each upright of your pool Patio stones 12 30 cm or larger will do Round patio stones will also work b Temporarily lay out the bottom rails and bottom plates around the circle Each bottom plate will show the location for a patio stone Make a mark in the ground at each base plate Image 14 c Remove the bottom rails and base plates and lay out the patio stones around the circle where the base plates were Image 15 d The patio stones must be sunk into the ground so the tops are flush with the soil around them Use the TU carpenter s level to make sure the patio stones are perfectly level and flush with the ground Use the carpenter s level and a 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank between patio stones to make sure the stones are level with each other Image 16 5 Proceed to Section 2 No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules S4 A ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE 1 Lay out the bottom plates and bottom rails a Place the bottom plates equally spaced around the perimeter of your foundation Place one base plate on each stone Image 1 b For the ARIES pool the bottom rails and the bottom plates are galvanized steel This means they have
17. verhead wires and clotheslines Image 3 ee Buried pipes and wires Contact your gas electric and telephone utilities to find a gt rn 4 buried pipes and wires before you dig LL Hilly and uneven terrain Areas with poor drainage e Grass stones and roots Grass will rot underneath the pool liner and stones and roots will damage the pool liner Areas recently treated with oil based weed killers chemicals or fertilizers 3 Plan Ahead e Will you be adding an adjacent deck later Be sure to leave room e Will you be using pool accessories or other appliances that need electricity or gas Locate your pool near these services or plan to have them installed later by a licensed contractor AN Important When locating the centre of the pool be sure to take into consideration any structures deck patio house or relevant items change rooms gazebo etc that the pool may need to line up with and ensure that the pool is in the most visual pleasing location for your property No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules S Y 4 4 bre gt N y Tools Needed Water hose Vacuum cleaner Pliers Rake Lawn roller Screwdriver Wheelbarrow Shovel Spray paint Compactor D lt D Measuring tape Duct tape Trowel List of required materials eStraight wood plank eMaterial that provides a permanent base ex Rockdust eFine sand void of debris eCement blocks 20cm
18. when wet 5 Light the Pool at Night If the pool is used after dusk adequate lighting must be provided Illumination in the pool area must be sufficient to clearly judge pool depth and all features in and around the pool For lighting recommendations consult your local licensed electrical contractor 6 Restrict Access to the Pool Do not leave chairs or other furniture beside the pool that could be used by a child to climb up into the pool Ladders must be removed whenever the pool is unattended A fence with a lockable gate around the pool or yard is strongly recommended and may be required by law in some jurisdictions 7 No Alcohol or Drugs The use of alcohol or drugs does not mix with pool activities Persons who have been drinking alcohol or using any drugs should not be allowed in the pool and should be carefully supervised in the surrounding area 8 Keep Your Pool Clean and Sanitary Your filter system will remove suspended particles from the water and the surface skimmer will remove insects leaves and other debris from the water surface Use the correct pool chemicals as directed to destroy harmful bacteria and prevent formation of algae Remember unsanitary water is a serious health hazard Ground preparation is one of the most important steps in the installation process A proper foundation will ensure the rest of the pool assembly goes smoothly and that no problems will occur when the pool is filled with
19. y It takes at least 3 people to install the pool wall 1 Set the pool wall in place gt d tems amp Unpack the coiled pool wall and stand onto the pool it on a piece of cardboard or plywood nn at the centre of the pool The cut outs start nina for the through the wall skimmer the pool wall should be towards the top of the wall cardboard or plywood some Imag e 1 extra sand to make the cove b Start uncoiling the wall guiding the 0 bottom edge into the curved bottom the wall is rail The starting end of the wall must assembled be positioned in the centre of a bottom plate and the skimmer and return holes should be positioned where the pump and filter will be Image 2 amp 3 c oet lengths of stabilizer onto the top edge of the wall as you uncoll it We also suggest installing vinyl covered hooks and rope to hold the wall eran steady Ideally the help of several water return people should be solicited to hold the heal wall in place Work around the ocated where you need them foundation until the entire pool wall is to be uncoiled into the bottom rails Image 4 ZN Important Hint For best results mount the skimmer on the downwind side of the pool that is directly across from the most common wind direction een No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules X y AN 11 B CONT ASSEMBLING THE POOL WALL amp LINER 2 Join the ends of th
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