87PO
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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(87PO) ROUND METAL FRAME POOL ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 06/13/2013
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IMPORTANT
Before allowing anyone to use the pool, hold a family meeting. Establish a set of rules that
include, at a minimum, the important safety rules and general aquatic safety information in this
manual. Review these rules on a regular basis and with all users of the pool, including guests.
The installer of the vinyl liner shall affix on the original or replacement liner, or on the pool
structure, all safety signs in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The safety signs
shall be placed above the water line.
POOL SETUP
WARNING
• Thepoollocationmustallowyoutosecurealldoors,windows,andsafetybarrierstoprevent
unauthorized, unintentional or unsupervised pool entry.
• Installasafetybarrierthatwilleliminateaccesstothepoolforyoungchildrenandpets.
• Failuretosetupthepoolonflat,level,compactgroundandtoassembleandfillwithwaterin
accordance with the following instructions could result in the pool’s collapse or the
possibility that a person lounging in the pool could be swept out/ejected, resulting in serious
injury or property damage.
• Riskofelectricshock:connectthefilterpumponlytoagroundingtypereceptacleprotected
by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). To reduce the risk of an electrical shock, do not
use extension cords, timers, plug adapters or converter plugs to connect the pump to an
electrical supply. Always provide a properly located outlet. Locate the cord where it cannot
be damaged by lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other equipment. See the filter pump
manual for additional warnings and instructions.
• Riskofseriousinjury:donotattempttoassemblepoolinhighwindconditions.
Select an outdoor location for the pool with the following requirements in mind:
1. Theareawherethepoolistobesetupmustbeabsolutely flat and level. Do notsetupthepoolona
slopeorinclinedsurface.
2. Thegroundsurfacemustbecompactedandfirmenoughtowithstandthepressureandweightofafully
setuppool.Do notsetupthepoolonmud,sand,softorloosesoilconditions.
3. Do notsetupthepoolonadeck,balconyorplatform.
4. Thepoolrequiresatleast4feetofspaceallaroundpoolfromobjectsthatachildcouldclimbontogain
accesstothepool.
5. Thechlorinatedpoolwatercoulddamagethesurroundingvegetation.
6. Abovegroundstorablepoolsshallbelocatedataminimumdistanceof6ft(1.83meters)fromany
receptacle,andthatall125-volt15-and20-amperereceptacleslocatedwithin20ft(6.0meters)ofthe
poolshallbeprotectedbyagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI),wheredistancesarebymeasuring
theshortestpaththesupplycordofanapplianceconnectedtothereceptaclewouldfollowwithout
piercingafloor,wall,ceiling,doorwaywithhingedorslidingdoor,windowopening,orothereffective
permanentbarrier.
7. Eliminateallaggressivegrassesfirst.CertaintypesofgrasssuchasSt.AugustineandBermuda,may
growthroughtheliner.Grassgrowingthroughthelineritisnotamanufacturedefectandisnotcovered
under warranty.
IMPORTANT SITE SELECTION AND GROUND
PREPARATION INFORMATION
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