Stern's Pools INSTALLATION MANUAL
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4. el 21 Step 3A Keyhole Pools Only Position flanged structural posts G channels flanged structural posts 10mm bolts nuts amp Two of the Structural posts on Keyhole Pools Washers have flange plates welded to the inside face These Posts are to be located in the positions B 12mm bolts amp shown above with the flange facing the inside of Washers the pool Step 4 Lay polythene sheet and For added protection of the pool liner it is recommended that the dump sand entire base area of the pool be covered with a layer of builders 0 1mm 0 004 black polythene sheet polythene sheet Dump the required quantity of builders fatty sand larryless sand sje sund on top of the polythene sheet within the pool area but do not spread it as yet d The quantity of sand required for each size pool is listed under Space other things you will need near the front of this section Step 5 Attach top and bottom post plates to the posts with 14gauge Assemble post plates to c self tapping screws non structural posts G non structural posts Fit a bottom rail connector 5 top post plates T Inside the bottom of the end 6 bottom post plates AL posts only i e those posts that Bottom rail connector EP don t connect to a channel Note On Flanged Posts of Keyhole Pools the bottom post plate needs to be fitted to the structural post and then screwed to the non structural po
5. washers For correct alignment of structural posts the arrow indicates the side of the post that faces the inside of the pool Small plates welded on the side of the rectangular post protrude to the side away from the pool wall Each Channel Assembly consist of End Sections Qty 2 each have 4 holes pierced through the sides on one end and 6 holes pierced through the flanges at the other Spacers 1 for 3 8m wide and 2 for 4 5m wide Pools these are the same shape as the End Sections and have 4 holes pierced through the sides at either end Joiners these are either U or box shape with 8 holes pierced through the sides and join to the End Sections and Spacers 3 1m and 2 5m wide Pools use 2 End Sections and 1 Joiner No Spacers are required Place structural post into Channel End as illustrated Fix together with four 10mm bolts nuts amp washers through the flanges using a washer under the head of the bolt as well as under the nut The bolts must be inserted from the top Insert two 12mm bolts with washers through the underside of the Channel End and fasten them into the nuts welded to the inside of the Structural Post ENSURE ALL BOLTS ARE FULLY TIGHTENED Position the post and channel assemblies in the trenches ensuring that they are absolutely square to the pool centre line parallel and level with each oth er The channels must be positioned in the ground So that the tops of the 10mm bolts are at ground lev
6. Step 12 Position adjust and fix liner 12 PVC edge strips line up Insert bolts through holes near the top middle and bottom of the wall having the head of When the pool wall is unrolled it should overlap to allow assembly of the bolts into the holes in the ends of the pool wall If the holes do not line up the bottom rail will need to be adjusted Ease each of the posts inward to obtain more overlap or outward for less until the screw holes the bolt on the inside of the wall fit a washer and nut to each and hand tighten At this stage it is important to check that all the posts are vertical and parallel to each other and that the bottom rails are inserted evenly at each post When you are satisfied that the framework of the pool is evenly spaced and level fit the rest of the bolts nuts and washers to the wall and tighten Run a strip of PVC tape over the heads of the bolts and the end of the wall on the inside of the pool for protection of the pool liner Spread sand evenly over pool base to a depth of 50mm Build up a ramp of sand around the inside of the pool wall up to approximately 150mm from the level of the pool base The flat area of the pool can be raked and graded before tamping down and compacting the sand Wipe down the wall of the pool with a clean dry cloth to prevent sand particles from damaging the liner Builders fatty sand Black polythen
7. Bottom Rail 18 Bottom Rail 21 Bottom Rail Top Coping 1 2m Top Coping 1 0m Item Description 10 Dia 12 Dia 15 Dia 25 Dia Metal Pool Wall Vinyl Liner PVC Edge Strip PVC Top Rail Bottom Post Plate 20 20 20 20 17 17 17 10 10 12 17 10 12 17 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 FO Not used for Round Pools 14 14 14 14 14 1 14 14 14 14 Coping Connector Set Note Resin Pools are supplied with a small tub of a specially formulated marine grease This must be applied to the thread of all screws upon assembly to min imise the risk of corrosion between mating components NUMBER OF FASTENERS REQUIRED FOR ROUND POOLS Pool Size Ref Description 12 Dia 15 Dia 18 Dia 21 Dia C 14 Gauge x Steel Pool 60 60 72 84 102 120 Self Tapper Resin Pool 100 100 120 140 170 200 E w x Bolt Nut amp Washer 66 for 1 2 m deep pools 72 for 1 37m deep pools 14Gx1 Self Tapper 14Gx Countersunk Self Tapper steel pools only ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY not supplied Note All quantities are approximate Pool Size Black polythene sheet mtr 12 Weed Killer POOL DIMENSIONS AND LAYOUT PLANS Layout plans and dimensions of Bahama Pools are illustrated below Please note that the dimensions are approximate only The perimeter dimensions are to the pool wall the distance
8. For quick and economical installations Stern s also recommend the services of experienced Stern s installers who have expertise in difficult site conditions and planning Enquire at your friendly Stern s pool distributor for more information It is wise to check your local council and water authority that the position you have chosen for your pool does not interfere with any building reg ulations Some councils mat require filtration drainage and construction details to be submitted for approval before installation Most councils also require the pool to be surrounded by a child proof fence with a self latching gate Boards for unrolling the wall Wheel barrow 0 Shovel or Spade 0 Garden Rake with a flat back 0 Tamper or light Roller 0 Steel Tape Measure 0 Spirit level 0 Straight timber Plank approximately 2500mm long 0 Screwdriver Philips Head 0 Screwdriver Slotted Head 0 Adjustable Spanner 0 Hammer 0 Scissors of String amp Stakes Do not erect your pool on a windy day or leave it unfilled as wind could buckle the side wall and damage the liner The assistance of a few friends will prove invaluable when installing your pool Please check the parts supplied with the parts list for your particular type of pool and report any damaged or missing parts to your local Stern s distributor immediately There are some additional items you will need to buy These are lis
9. a weir when filling the pool Fit liner as described in the manual then start filling the pool from the shallow end The small amount of sand will retain water in the shallow end to enable removal of wrinkles Once the water in the shallow end reaches the top of the mound it will flow over into the deep end but the water retained in the shaliow end will hold the liner in place preventing it being dragged into the deep end Once the overall water level is above the top of the mound it can be compacted simply by walking across if or pressing it down by feet Please note when fitting liner installer must only wear a large flat soft sole sandal thongs never walk on liner with bare feet The Posts on resin pools are a closed box section in shape except for two special posts on Keyhole Pools that have one face open These are fitted to the Flanged Structural Posts described in step 3A of the assembly instructions 18 SPECIAL SITE EXCAVATION FOR CORAL REEF DEEP END POOLS To accurately produce the correct form of deep end for CORAL REEF POOLS the soil should be removed in sections as indicated below NOTE These instructions apply to OVAL DEEP END POOLS ONLY 1 Excavate the soil from the main deep end marker stakes ramp leading to the deep end The maximum depth is 600mm which occurs on the line indicating the centre of the radius at the deep E end of the pool The ledge around the deep end excavation Is 230mm wide sha
10. diagrams above using 10mm Dia Hexagon headed bolts and nuts be sure to use a flat washer under the head of each bolt as well as under each nut Channel Locations deep end pools 20 ASSEMBLY STEPS Step 1 Excavate Trenches For each channel position mark 60mm either side of the marker stakes and scribe lines from these points to the Position of concrete block Channel trench corresponding points opposite Dig a 140 deep String and stakes trench between these lines to a depth of tape measure approximately 140mm deep spade At either end of the trench dig a hole to 140 enable a concrete block approximately 308 400 x 200 x 100mm to sit under each m x FITTING OF STRUCTURAL POST TO UNDER POOL CHANNEL The galvanized structural post that is used in conjunction with under pool channels has been especially manufactured so that it has a lean of one degree toward the inside of the pool This lean of one degree has been carefully calculated and practically proven to allow for the weight of the water and the deflection in the posts caused by this weight of water to result in the post standing vertical when the pool is filled Step 2 Assemble channels End 2 Channel Joiner Channel Spacer a bolts nuts washers spanner Step 3 Assemble structural posts to channels and position G Channel Ends 4 Structural Posts 10mm bolts nuts amp washers 12mm bolts amp
11. prevent corrosion of metal compo nents All Stern s Family Pools are engineered to be installed either partially or completely in ground provided the correct procedure for construction and backfilling is followed for each particular type of installation Refer to your Stern s Retailer for any special requirements by statutory authorities in your area In most cases at least some section of the pool will be partially in ground due to the fact that sites are rarely dead level Any metal part of the pool that is to be covered with soil or backfill must have a generous coat of fish oil or bituminous paint applied to prevent corrosion Failure to protect buried components in this way will void your warranty Deep End Pools Most sizes of Stern s Pools are available with a deep end option If your pool is one of these be sure to refer to the special section of this manual on deep end excavation and liner installation Keyhole Pools These Pools as the name suggests are in the shape of Keyhole Normally the larger diameter end of the Pool has a deep end which is achieved by excavating the ground to the shape specified in the section under Additional Information for Keyhole Pools Keyhole Pools are also available without a deep end 2 Before You Start Tools You Will Need Choice of Location PART A SITE PREPARATION moe This installation guide is designed to enable the handyman to erect and maintain a Stern s Family Pool
12. up stand pipe with a surface grating for inspection of ground water level Back fill material is a dry sand and cement mixture detailed instructions for in ground installations are available from your local Stern s Pools Distributer Referring to the pool ground layout plan in Part B for your size pool rough ly clear the area with approxi mately 150mm clearance all around the perimeter using a shovel and the flat back of a rake When the site has been levelled to within approximately 25mm of vari ation place a house brick flat in the centre of the site and tape a spirit level to one end of a straight plank How to level your site A firm and level foundation is essential and is gt y worth some extra time to ensure years of an maintenance free enjoyment of your AA Stern s Pool I 22 Spirit Level 22 1222 LA When the site has been levelled to 2 within approximately 25mm of vari ation place a house brick flat in the centre of the site and tape a spirit level to one end of a straight plank Timber Plank Find the lowest spot in the area and When the levelling procedure is place the spirit level end of the plank complete and the waste material over it with the other end of the plank removed proceed to work on the resting on the brick Raise the spirit lev pool ground plan el end of the plank above the low point so the plank is level and measure the distance from the ground level to the under sid
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14. RT B CONSTRUCTION sets out step by step instructions for the assembly and erection of your pool It must be understood that this manual covers a range of pools and you will need to identify the particular model size and shape of pool you have purchased and follow the instructions that apply to that particular pool Before commencing assembly check and identify all components against the parts listed in this manual Contact your Sterns Retailer and notify them should any parts be missing or appear to be faulty The Top Copings and Posts of Resin Pools are manufactured from an extruded Polymer Resin material which is corrosion resistant enabling the use of salt water and a salt water chlorination System for sanitising of the pool water Resin components whilst retaining a similar profile shape to the metal ones differ slightly due to their manufacturing processes and their material thickness The Posts of the Resin Pools are a hollow box section shape apart from the two that fit over the Flanged Structural Posts on Keyhole Pools These Posts have one open face that fits around the post flange Copings have a hollow cross section with internal webs strategically placed to provide strength The assembly process is the same for both metal and resin pools differing only by the type of self tapping screws used to fasten the Top Coping and the special grease provided with the resin pools that is to be applied to all screws before fastening to
15. Stern s Pools INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR THE BAHAMA RANGE OF POOLS This assembly guide contains instructions for site preparation excavation and installation of the Stern s Bahama Oval Round Keyhole and Deep End Steel and Resin Pools Please be sure to identify the size and model of your pool and follow the instructions that apply to that particular pool Proudly Manufactured in Australia by Stern s Playland Pty Ltd 330 Hoxton Park Road LURNEA 2170 Phone 61 2 96081111 Facsimile 61 2 9608 1022 Email info sternsplayland com au Web Site www sternsplayland com au Stern s is a wholly owned Australian Company 2011 Issue INTRODUCTION Please take the time to read and understand the instructions contained in this manual Mark on it the size and model of pool you have purchased along with the date it was purchased keep the manual in a safe place when installation is complete as it could be of assistance in identifying any replacement parts you may require in the future Stern s Pools are engineered for strength and durability A little extra care in the ground preparation construction and maintenance of your pool will ensure a longer trouble free life of the product This manual is in two sections Part A SITE PREPARATION which sets out in general terms the requirements of the site a basic method of preparing the site and suggests a list of tools and equipment you will need to carry out this preparation work PA
16. YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR KEYHOLE POOLS POOL SIZE ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Channel 2 pieces per set 991909 Channel Joiner 991923 Channel Spacer 991910 STEEL POOL Non Structural Post RESIN POOL 4ft 991317 4ft 6in 991319 Non Structural Post closed Non Structural Post open Structural Post Flanged Structural Post Top Post Plate Bottom Post Plate Slightly Curved Bottom Rail 12ft Curved Bottom Rail 15ft Bottom Rail Standard Coping Left Hand Coping Right Hand Coping Metal Pool Wall Pool Liner 4ft 991300C 4ft 991307C 4ft991318 4ft 91274 STEEL POOL 991340SW 991341SW 991266SW 991264SW 991265SW 991350SH 991344SH 991345SH 4ft 6in 991301C 4ft 6in 991308C Aft 6in 991320 Aft 6in 991275 RESIN POOL 991340SW 991341SW 991266SW 991264SW 991265SW 991306C 991309C 991310C PVC Edge Strips 991370 PVC Top Rail 991298 Coping connector 991363 Bottom Rail Connector 991281SW 991281SW Please check all the parts and fasteners listed notify you nearest Stern s Retailer if any are missing or damaged 7 LIST OF FASTENERS SUPPLIED 14 Gauge x 1 2 Self Tapper E Ja Hm O 14 Gauge x 5 8 Self Tapper 14 Gauge x 1 Self Tapper 25mm x 12mm Bolt amp Washer M10 x 75mm Bolt Nut amp Double Washer 7 for Oval Pools Deep Channels only 12 4 H aM 1 4 x 3 8 Bolt Nut amp Washer NUMBER OF FASTENERS YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR KEYHOLE POOLS Pool Size
17. day to 10 years product is covered by a 60 pro rata warranty 10 years and 1 day to 20 years product is covered by an 80 pro rata warranty The total warranty period for South Seas Pools shall be 15 years from the original date of purchase The total warranty period of 15 years is outlined below 0 years to 3 years product is covered by the full warranty 3 years and 1 day to 6 years product is covered by a 30 pro rata warranty 6 years and 1 day to 9 years product is covered by a 60 pro rata warranty 9 years and 1 day to 15 years product is covered by an 80 pro rata warranty Please note that full warranty terms and the use of the product regarding warranty conditions outlined in the warranty card are still applicable This warranty is for the pool framework only and not the liner which has its own warranty
18. e PVC top rails over the plastic edge strips and tap down firmly into position These rails act as stabilizers for the top of the wall and are not fixed to the post assemblies o Allow the Pool Water Level to reach half depth before proceeding with Step 14 Unscrew the top coping and re fit the right way up having the longer vertical flange to the outside of the wall Attach the top coping to the top post plates with self tapping screws but do not tighten them completely Make sure that all the posts are vertical and parallel with each other and the copings are straight It is a good idea to stand back from the pool to determine which posts are not vertical and adjust them checking them with a spirit level When this process is complete the self tapping screws may be fully tightened Metal pools are supplied with non slip PVC inserts that snap into the grooves in the top of the coping These should now be fitted some soapy water applied to the Coping will enable these strips to be fitted more easily Assemble the two pieces of the coping connector over the joints top of the posts hold them firmly together fix in place with a self tapping screw The plastic screw cover can now be snapped into place Fill your pool to 50mm below the lowest cut out in the pool wall and proceed to install the skimmer box and filter equipment Detailed installation instructions are supplied separatel
19. e of the plank with a steel tape measure Using this distance as a reference move the plank around your pool site keeping one end on the brick to determine the amount of soil is to be removed Tape Measure Spirit Level Timber Plank Reference dimension Brick D 3 Remove Soil to this Line How to mark out your n easy way to mark out circles and straight lines on your site is by using 2 stakes with a Pool Ground Plan length of string pulled tight in between Make sure that the length to be marked out is equal to the distance between the points on the stakes Length of pool String Line Stake Round Pools Oval Pools To mark out a circle on the ground mark the centre of the pool by measuring back a distance equal to the radius of your size pool then driving one of the stakes into the ground at that point Adjust the string so it is again taught then remove the other stake from the ground and use it to scribe a circle in the ground The radius being set by the length of the string from the stake in the centre Centre Stake 1 Mark the centre of the radius at each end of your pool with marker stakes and join with string Scribe a line on the ground beneath the string to mark the centreline of your pool then remove the string 2 Measure back along the centreline from the stake at each end of your pool a distance equal to the radius of the end of your size pool d
20. e sheet Leaving the liner in its container lift it into the pool unpack it and spread it evenly across the pool trying not to disturb the level of the sand Take care when handling the liner as any sharp objects could damage it Do not walk on the liner with shoes Spread the liner making sure that it is centred and evenly positioned around the pool wall Unbend the post plate tabs on top of the posts and fold the liner over the edge of the pool wall Temporarily clamp it in position with a few of the PVC edge strips Remove most of the folds and wrinkles from the floor of the pool and start to fill with water When the depth has reached a maximum of 25mm working from the centre of the pool straighten out any remaining wrinkles Once the water depth has reached approximately 150mm remove any slack from the liner wall When the liner is positioned evenly and smoothly the PVC edge strips should be tapped securely in position the last strip may need to be trimmed to sit neatly The top post plate tabs should all be bent down over the pool wall and the liner 24 Step 13 Fit Top Rails PVC top rail Step 14 Re fit Top Copings top coping special coping keyhole pools self tapping screws metal pools Self tapping screws resin pools Step 15 Fit PVC inserts Step 16 Fit coping connector coping connector self tapping Screws Step 16 Fit Skimmer Box and connect Filter Plac
21. eyhole pools locate the special keyhole coping between the structural and DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN SCREWS non structural posts as shown The top coping is only temporarily attached to allow more accurate positioning of the posts and to hold them upright The coping is re fitted the right way up after the pool liner is in position Step 9 Position th tal You will need 2 friends to help unroll steady ang position the pool wall osition the metal poo wa First lay 2 boards inside the perimeter of the pool where you will start unrolling the wall Stand the rolled up metal wall on one of the boards metal pool wall making sure that the skimmer box holes are at the top of the wall and will be in the correct position when the wall is unrolled See pool boards ground plan for recommended skimmer box position A neater appearance can be achieved by locating the join in the pool wall behind a post To achieve this it will be necessary to remove the post temporarily to enable the wall fasteners to be secured As the wall is unrolled on the boards feed the bottom of the wall into the bottom rails As you pass each post bend the top post plate tabs down over the wall to prevent the wall from falling over Step 10 Adjust and fix metal pool wall metal pool wall bolts nuts amp washers PVC tape spanner screwdriver spirit level Step 11 Prepare pool base builders fatty sand rake tamper roller cloth
22. kimmer box position skimmer box position 5060 4560 5060 748600 34 15 2 BAHAMA 38 x 15 10560 11760 skimmer box position skimmer box position 5060 4560 4560 5060 KEYHOLE 25x 16 KEYHOLE 33 x 16 7680 10080 4800 1580 1 1200 1200 1200 16 20 x 12 DEEP END 24 x 12 DEEP END 3800 4300 3800 4300 skimmer box position 600 28 x 12 DEEP END 27 x 15 DEEP END 3800 4300 4560 5060 skimmer box position skimmer box position 600 600 600 600 30 x 15 DEEP END 38 x 15 DEEP END 4560 5060 4560 5060 skimmer box skimmer box position position 600 lt 600 600 gt 600 17 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR KEYHOLE POOLS H KEYHOLE 29 x 16 DEEP END EXCAVATION Same for all standard deep end Keyhole Pools Once the overall floor area of the pool is cleared and level draw a semi circle using 2100mm radius and stopping 300mm short of the channel Dig to 500mm deep at the centre then excavate from the circumference of the semi circle sloping down to the 500mm depth PREPARATION FOR LINER FITMENT Once the sand bed has been laid and compacted and before fitting the liner build a small mound of sand across the pool above the channel closest the deep end This mound should be about 40mm high and about 50mm wide It should not be compacted at this stage it is to be used as
23. llow end 2 The side ramps can then be tapered down to meet the centre ramp 3 Excavate the radiused end of the pool and blend the radiused top edge to the straight bottom Check the deep end excavation to ensure that it is free from sharp objects roots etc 19 CHANNEL SECTIONS Channel Set for 4 5m 15 wide pool End Section Spacer Joiner Channel Set Flat bottom pools and the flat end of deep end pools use straight channel sections which are joined together with U shaped channel joiners and fastened with high tensile M10 bolts nuts and Channel Set for 3 1m 10 4 wide pool washers The deep end of pools use fabricated channel sections and are joined in the same way as the flat Channel Set channels For 2 5m 8 wide pool In each case two washers are to be used on each bolt one under the head of the bolt and the other between the nut and the channel material ASSEMBLY OF CHANNELS Each Channel Assembly consist of 2 end sections each having 4 holes pierced through the sides on one end and 6 holes pierced through the flanges at the other Spacers 1 for 3 8m wide and 2 for 4 5m wide Pools each have 4 holes pierced through the sides at both ends Joiners which are either U box shape or Box section with 8 holes pierced through the sides 3 1m and 2 5m wide Pools use 2 end sections and 1 Joiner No Spacers are required Sections are bolted together as shown in the
24. nous Paint to prevent corrosion River sand should be used adjacent to the pool wall to evenly distribute pressure Agricultural pipes and aggregate should be laid underneath for drainage in any area that is filled with sand to a depth of more than 150mm 300m across the channels Retaining Wall In ground installation is only to be carried out by a qualified pool installer In general the excavation for Oval Pools needs to be 700mm wider than the pool on each side and 300mm long er than the pool on each end For Round Pools the excavation needs to be 300mm larger than the pool wall all around After excavation follow the installation instructions in PART B Only when the pool is completely installed and filled with water should the back filling be commenced First clear the area of any grass weeds stones concrete tarred paper sharp objects or anything that is likely to damage the Pool or Liner Poison any grass that may penetrate the vinyl Pool Liner and remove any dead plants Nutgrass is the most dangerous of all weeds that will damage the Liner A firm and level foundation is essential and is worth some extra time to ensure years of maintenance free enjoyment of your Stern s Pool RK 1 Agricultural pipe with aggregate must be laid and sloped to a free outlet Where the pool is installed wholly in the ground with no reasonable possibility of gravity drainage the agricultural pipe should be brought to an
25. rive a stake in at this point and use the other stake and string to mark the radius at each end using the method described above for round pools 3 For 14x10 4 1mx3 1m and 16x12 5 0mx3 8m pools position marker stakes at the points where the two arcs intersect 4 For all other 10 3 1m wide pools measure in 500mm from the centre of the arcs and all other oval pools 600mm from the centre of the arcs toward the centre of the pool and scribe lines at right angles to the pools centreline For Keyhole pools measure in 600mm on the small end and 1580mm on the large end arc centre points then scribe lines at right angles to the centreline as above Position marker stakes at the points where these lines intersect the arcs 5 The position of the pool channels are indicated by these marker stakes For pools longer than 5 metres additional channels are located at 1200mm between the two extreme channel positions Mark the positions of the additional channels with stakes All measurements are to the centreline of the channels a 7400 600 1200 1200 600 1900 gt 1900 Stakes to indicate Length of Pool 1 Stakes at centre of radius 2 N Stakes to indicate Channel positions 4 amp 5 Typical layout for 24 12 7 4mx3 8m Pool Proceed to Part B 6 PART B CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLY GUIDE FOR BAHAMA BRACELESS POOLS CURVED END SECTION STRAIGHT SIDE SECTION KEYHOLE CORNER POST NUMBER OF PARTS
26. s between the channels and from the channel to the centre point of the radius on Oval and Keyhole Pools are measured from the centreline of each channel A guide for site preparation and how to mark out your ground plan can be found under SITE PREPARATION in the front of this booklet All dimensions are in millimetres ROUND POOLS 10 ROUND 127 ROUND 15 ROUND OVAL POOLS 12x8 skimmer box position 16x8 skimmer box position 3235 2550 skimmer box position 500 1200 1200 500 500 4200 1200 1200 500 14x10 18 x 10 22 x 10 skimmer box position skimmer box position skimmer box position 3150 3150 1200 1200 1200 skimmer box position 3150 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 33 x 10 skimmer box position 37 x 10 skimmer box position 3150 TT TT 1 jajare soo gt rer 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 14 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 BAHAMA 16 x 12 BAHAMA 20 x 12 6200 5000 skimmer box position skimmer box position 4300 3800 4300 3800 BAHAMA 24 x 12 28 12 7400 8600 skimmer box position skimmer box position 4300 3800 4300 3800 BAHAMA 32 x 12 BAHAMA 23 x 15 9800 6960 skimmer box position skimmer box position 4300 3800 5060 4560 600 600 15 BAHAMA 27 x 15 BAHAMA 30 x 15 8160 3 9360 s
27. st once it has been put in place self tapping screws e Step 6 Assemble non structural posts to structural posts Slide non structural post assemblies t over the structural post as illustrated l e post until they rest on the heads of the assemblies bolts in the channels channel and structural post assemblies Step 7 Position Bottom Rails Position the slightly curved bottom rails between the channels then lay out the curved bottom rails around the radii marked on the ground Note Keyhole have curved rails of different G slightly curved bottom rails adii 9 pieces 2100mm radii and 6 pieces 1900mm The 9 pieces are to be placed at the large end of the pool and curved bottom rails the 6 at the small end Adjust the pieces so that they evenly spaced leaving ii approximately 20mm between each Step 8 Lay out the remaining post assemblies adjacent to the space To hold posts upright place top between the rails Fit the bottom coping UPSIDE DOWN between rails into the bottom post plates the posts and attach to the top post Post assemblies and bottom rail connectors adjust plate with a self tapping screw Bottom rails so they are equally engaged into for resin pools use 1 long screws each post for this temporary operation the 72 top coping are not long enough Replace with keyhole coping Assemble posts to rails for permanent fixing later For k
28. ted with the parts list in part B Carefully read Parts A and B of the installation guide before commencing work on the pool Failure to follow the site preparation and assembly steps or use of unauthorised parts may render the warranty invalid Please note that all the sizes given are approximate only Some additional tools may be required to install the Filter Equipment and Plumbing When choosing a location for your Pool make sure that the Filter can be installed in the position as recommended in the ground plan and that adequate drainage sound proofing and protection from water logging is provided It is advisable to position the Filter away from the Pool Wall to stop small children or pets from using it to climb into the Pool Sloping Sites Where possible choose a flat level area for your Stern s Pool If your site is sloping the slope must be dug out ra ther than built up as the weight of the filled Pool could cause any built up area to subside Should extensive excavation of a sloped area or substantial back filling be required a brick retaining wall may be necessary Line of existing slope 300mm Back Fill Aggregate Agricultural Pipe In Ground Installation Site Preparation How to level your site ING Maximum pool dimension It is not advisable to back fill against the pool wall but where this is unavoidable it is essential that all buried metal parts are coated with Fish Oil or Bitumi
29. y with these components Ensure that all electrical components are protected from the weather and are located in a well ventilated and well drained position Rigid plumbing is recommended for connection of your filtration equipment as it is more efficient and longer lasting than flexible hose Once the skimmer box and filter equipment has been fitted the pool may be filled to half way up the skimmer box opening Be sure to read the filter operating instructions carefully before operating the filter and to check for leaks in the plumbing Before swimming in your pool the water must be chemically treated see CARE AND MAINTAINENCE OF YOUR POOL 25 November 2011 NEW FAMILY POOL WARRANTY On all Stern s Family Pools excluding South Seas range the warranty has been modified to a 20 year warranty This is applicable to any pools purchased as of 1 November 2011 The warranty comprises of two parts a 3 year full warranty and a 17 year pro rata period during which time any faulty parts will be replaced at a cost based on current retail at time of claim to the purchaser The total warranty period for Bahama Barbados Coral Reef Hawaiian Jamaican Tropical and all Salt Water Pools shall be 20 years from the original date of purchase The total warranty period of 20 years is outlined below 0 years to 3 years product is covered by the full warranty 3 years and 1 day to 5 years product is covered by a 3096 pro rata warranty 5 years and 1
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