Installation manual 1.5
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1. depth if laying a concrete base a concrete base may be required if ground conditions are poor Mark out the pool using the dimensions at the back of this manual adding 300mm all round the sides for over excavation 300mm over excavation Allow only 100mm over excavation on the depth When the pool arrives on site physically check the dimensions of the pool and adjust the groundwork accordingly 9 Mark the finished pool shell level as a datum on pegs using a water pipe dumpy level or laser level Ensure that this is the top of pool shell level not the finished paving level If you are installing the pool indoors start from the desired finished floor level and meas ure down allowing for floor finish to get the correct level for the pool shell IFIS IS IS a_i PG 1 8 44 0 1296 715071 V1 5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS 3 Excavate pool area to required depths see table at the end of these instructions for dimensions of pool shells Allow an additional 100mm for the sand bed base or appropriate depth if laying a concrete base A SILI sping pool width 600 n 300 Dimensions shown in mm In clay soil or on a high water table it is vital to install external land drains with an accessible 4 sump and if necessary a pump We would advise you consider doing this anyway Use flexible land drains from a builders merchant and lay them to t2. out the other holes through the faceplate Then mark for the rectangular cut out by drawing round the aperture in the faceplate Remove the faceplate and cut out the rectangle by using a suitable angle grinder and cutting approx 4mm outside the mark to allow for the lip on the faceplate Smooth off the exterior of the pool and fit skimmer with seals and adequate sealant In order to bring the lid of the skimmer up to the finished floor level it may be necessary to use some extension rings available from Sundance Pools The skimmer box has two holes in the bottom of the cylindrical section Two threaded plugs are provided one with a cut out to allow partial flow and one complete The complete plug should be screwed into the hole on the pool side of the cylinder and the plug with the cut out should be discarded leaving the other hole open to take the pipework C a a a a a a PG 4 8 44 0 1296 715071 V L5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS 9 Place the pool in position Check that it is at the correct depth and is level If more sand has to be added beneath it be sure to compact it well before returning the shell to its position Once the pool is level fill it with water to a depth of 300mm in the deep end Check that the pool has remained level and adjust if necessary Start caulking under the pool in order to prevent it moving as it fills Make a barrier under the curve of the
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4. M amp PIPEWORK SCHEMATIC The below schematic shows a typical plant installation with the addition of solar panels Optional a ee aE l l l l Solar panel l C salt l l Bypass l M Heee mim Loe poene toon To From Valve B Three way valves UIC ije L for solar panels only l All pipework is 142 unless Valve A otherwise indicated co Ei n a Valves A amp B are only required if the plant room is sited Pelaw the level of the pool s surface _ PMP BPP PF S PG 7 8 44 0 1296 715071 V 1 5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS Pool m Length Width A B C D Weight Perimeter Capacity Salt Sunquest 36 11 0m 43m 435mm 2000mm 185mm 1020mm 1500Kg 30 6m 60 0001 425Kg Roman 9 5m 4 0m 1500mm 1700mm 2000mm 1100mm 700Kg 25 3m 52 5001 368Kg Bolero 7 5m 3 3m 1500mm 1650mm 1000mm 1020mm 450Kg 20 6m 33 0001 230Kg Terrace 6 6 0m 3 3m 500mm 1360mm 500mm 1360mm 400Kg 18 6m 27 0001 190Kg Jetswim 4 0m 22m 500mm 1200mm 500mm 1200mm 250Kg 12 4m 9 000 65Kg Aphrodite 9 0m 3 8m 1000mm 1500mm 1500mm 1500mm 880Kg 25 6m 40 0001 275Kg Aurora 7 5m 3 75m 1000mm 1500mm 1000mm 1500mm 730Kg 22 5m 33 0001 225Kg Olympia 6 2m 3 3m 1000mm 1500mm 1000mm 1500mm 600Kg 19 0m 23 0001 160Kg Solaris 5 5m 3 0m 1000mm 1500mm 1000mm 1500mm 530Kg 17 0m 18 0001 125Kg Note We advise that under no circumstances should the water be emptied from a pool without referring
5. SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS Before starting the project you should acquire any required planning or other permissions If you are installing in or near to an existing building or boundary you should get appropriate professional advice You should acquaint yourself with the health and safety guidelines that apply to all the equipment and materials you are using At all stages these guidelines should be followed Installation of gas fired plant should only be undertaken by a Gas Safe registered fitter and all electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified technician lt is far easier to attach the fittings to the pool before it goes into the ground see sections 7 amp 8 below Choose the site for your pool Ideally it should be flat land that gets plenty of sunshine is not too close to trees but which is also sheltered from the wind Avoid underground services telephone cables sewage pipes etc There should be space for the plant room which occu pies about 2m excluding the boiler if used The plant may go in a corner of a nearby garage or shed or in a purpose built enclosure The key to good installation is good compaction of the base and constant checking of levels A Roman pool holds over 50 tonnes of water Excavate pool area to required depths see table at the end of these instructions for dimensions of pool shells Allow an additional 100mm for the sand bed base Or appropriate
6. al wherever possible Continue to backfill to within 150mm of the top edge of the pool Underwater Light UWL 12 VOLT The underwater light should be fitted to the pool shell as per the manufacturer s instructions The light must be mounted on a flat surface so it may be necessary to mount it higher than the instructions advise due to the curvature of the pool On the outside of the pool the union and conduit should be fitted to the light Use glue and PTFE as necessary The cable runs inside the conduit and up to the deck box which should be attached to the top of the conduit The deck box should be mounted flush with the paving and is where the 12V supply from the plant room is connected The 12V transformer for the light must be mounted in the plant room Cast a concrete ring around the pool For outdoor pools allow sufficient slope to the base so that surface water drains away from the pool at least 20mm fall away per metre of sur round For an indoor pool use flat top coping stones and ensure the concrete has a fall towards the pool so that surface water returns to the pool coping stones paving slabs external patio sub structure pool shell reinforcing rib non ceramic pools only concrete ring pipework water line ground sand cement backfill P a a a a a PG 6 8 44 0 1296 715071 V1 5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS TYPICAL PLANT ROO
7. am and carefully remove timbers You may need to prise the remaining fibreglass from the timber with a blunt blade Do not lever the timbers against the pool shell as this may cause damage Install fittings to pool underwater light return jets skimmer counter current if applicable etc The light is normally fitted into the deep end wall or side wall of the pool but the Cottage pool has two lights fitted in the steps Ensure the light is fitted on a flat surface Consider carefully the position of the return jets and skimmer box If there is no counter current unit to be fitted the skimmer box should be fitted at the deep end and the return jets opposite it at the shallow end The jets should be positioned and subsequently adjusted to create a good swirl in the water lf a counter current unit is to be fitted the skimmer box should be fitted to the side of the pool Bear in mind the position of the plant room to shorten the pipe run Some pools with steps require the return jets to be positioned on the side of the pool Adjust the swirl so that it keeps the steps clean IFIS AIS AIS IS AIS SAS PG 3 8 44 0 1296 715071 V 1 5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS 8 Pay special attention to health and safety guidelines at this stage it is essential that you use suitable respiratory protection when cutting and abrading fibreglass Indoors you should ensure that
8. deep end all the way round using a stiff 4 1 sand and cement mix see diagram Once caulking is complete check levels once more and re commence filling the pool with water END VIEW sand cement mix 1 0 Backfilling should be done with a dry sand and cement mix at a ratio of approximately 10 1 Be careful not to allow backfill material to get into the pool As the pool fills backfill to within 300mm of the water level Gently consolidate the sand and ce ment mixture by foot or with water if using water be careful not to wash all the cement out of the mixture Check that pool rim remains in shape use wooden supports to the side of the cavity if needed to stop it bowing out if the sides of the pool bulge inwards remove backfill to relieve them Continue backfilling until you reach the level of the pipework Be careful to fill the voids fully be neath steps with concrete Roman ends may need supporting to ensure that they are level PW APN PF PG 5 8 44 0 1296 715071 V1 5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK 11 12 SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS Connect the pipework to the fittings by first cleaning the pipe and fitting surfaces with solvent cleaner and then applying glue to both surfaces PTFE tape should be used on all threaded joints Check carefully for leaks pressure test as the pipes run through the backfill and are inaccessible when the pool is finished Keep pipe runs horizont
9. erminate in a sump dug at the edge of the cavity at its lowest point Place a heavy duty plastic bucket with its base perforated several times in the sump Make a hole in the side to fit the drain Fill bucket with gravel Run 450mm drainpipe from the sump vertically to ground level allowing for paving etc Cap off with an inspection cover An electric submersible pump can be lowered through this pipe to remove any build up of water In extreme cases the pump will need to be operating nearly all the time so a pump with a float switch may be advisable Poor ground conditions may require you to put the pool on a concrete sub base with sand laid on top If in doubt contact Sundance Pools IFIS AIS AIS AIS AIS AS PG 2 8 44 0 1296 715071 V 1 5 1305 ENQUIRIES SUNDANCEPOOLS CO UK SUNDANCE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FIBREGLASS POOLS Lay a bed of clean soft sand 5 and compact it using a plate vibrator For accurate results place lengths of galvanised pipe at either side of the bottom of the hole and ensure that they are at the appropriate levels A length of timber laid edgewise between the pipes can then be used to level off the sand see diagram 6 Some pool models have reinforcing ribs across the base for transportation purposes Before placing the pool into the excavation remove these ribs from the underside of the pool shell cut here Cut the fibreglass saddles about 25mm from the pool shell see diagr
10. the area is well ventilated Outdoors you should ensure that co workers are not downwind of the cutting operation Return jets should be positioned on a flat surface just below the reinforcing rib where possible They require a 60mm circular hole To fit any equipment to the pool shell mark out the position of the unit on inside of pool Cut out the 60mm holes with a hole cutter or jigsaw with a jigsaw ideally use a tile cutting carborundum blade Check aperture is the correct size Clean off the bitumen paint non ceramic pools only on outer side of pool using a solvent such as petrol Smooth fibreglass on outside of pool using a sander or in extreme cases an angle grinder Do not remove too much of the thickness of the pool wall Clean fibreglass again with solvent to remove dust etc Fit item using seals and silicon etc as per enclosed instructions The skimmer box should be fitted as high up the pool as possible just under the lip though the lio should not be removed First cut out a section of the reinforcing rib on non ceramic pools using an angle grinder This should be wide enough to accommodate the full width of the box On larger pools we recommend cutting the reinforcing rib across the skimmer once the pool is levelled up and in the hole To fit the skimmer hold the faceplate to the inside of the pool and mark the holes at two corners on a diagonal Drill these out and fix the faceplate using the long bolts and nuts supplied Drill
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