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Doughboy CENTURY - User Manual

Doughboy CENTURY
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CENTURY - ROUND - PAGE 1
CENTURY
ROUND POOLS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Summary

Installation Instructions

How to Use These Instructions

Read instructions completely before installation. Ignore other English instructions.

Contracted Installation & Design Changes

Notes on professional installation responsibility and Embassy PoolCo's right to modify designs.

Cautions

Advice on installing pool walls on windy days, handling parts, and lifting heavy boxes.

Warnings

Pool Setup and Safety

Covers leveling, soil, safety signs, securing the pool, liner care, and electrical safety.

Operational Limits

Prohibits diving boards/slides and specifies minimum temperature for liner installation.

Pool Placement and Preparation

Site Selection and Ground Requirements

Guidelines for choosing a pool location, considering fences, trees, sun, utilities, and ensuring a level ground.

Assembly Assistance and Environmental Factors

Recommends assistance, avoiding wind, maintaining walking space, and considering groundwater levels.

Materials and Tools

Required Materials

Lists necessary materials like nails, blocks, string, clips, boards, tape, stakes, and sub-liner for pool assembly.

Required Tools

Lists essential tools including levels, saws, pens, knives, screwdrivers, hammers, shovels, and tape measures.

Pool Assembly Steps

Site Preparation and Ground Leveling

Mark pool diameter, level and smooth soil, remove debris, and use sand for a solid subsoil.

Bottom Rail Assembly

Use a stake to draw a circle, assemble bottom rails into connecting pieces, ensuring they are flush.

Pool Wall Attachment and Connection

Uncoil pool wall, insert into bottom rail groove, adjust ends, and secure with nuts and bolts.

Pool Frame Assembly Details

Stud and Screw Connections

Position studs at the top front and secure connections using self-tapping screws for easier installation.

End Cap and Cover Panel Installation

Assemble end caps by carefully following diagrams and attach cover panels according to specific hole patterns.

Guard Panel and Liner Installation

Guard Panel Assembly

Assemble guard panels alongside the pool edge, hooking them from the outside and clicking them inside.

Liner Installation and Soil Preparation

Prepare a slanting sand elevation, check soil for projections, and place the water-resistant sub-liner.

Liner Folding and Positioning

Fold out the liner, ensuring the internal lining hangs outside the upper edge and the center is positioned correctly.

Pool Filling Procedures

Liner Tension and Crease Management

Use binder clips to tension the liner, ensuring the bottom is smooth and creases are managed during initial filling.

Final Water Level and Liner Position

Fill the pool to approx. 50 cm below the cover panel, ensuring the liner does not fall back into the pool.

Liner Adjustment During Filling

Loosen liner from segments to allow adjustment, ensuring it remains taut and correctly positioned during filling.

Final Assembly and Water Level

Liner Folding and Stabilizer Rail Installation

Fold overhanging liner outwards, pull tight, and install plastic profiles and stabilizer rails.

Skimmer, Inlet, and Filter Assembly

Assemble the skimmer, inlet, and filter as per specific instructions and continue filling the pool.

Supplementary Instructions for In-Ground Pools

Site Selection for In-Ground Pools

Locate the pool in the most elevated part of the garden, ensuring the water level is above groundwater.

Excavation Guidelines

Determine excavation size, depth, and ensure a base of at least 15 cm sand or styrodur.

Skimmer and Inlet Installation

Install skimmer and inlet before filling with water or sand, connecting them with rigid PVC to the filter.

Pool Filling for In-Ground Installation

Fill pool to 5 cm from the top edge to absorb pressure from stabilized sand application.

Stabilizer Sand and Specific Installation

Specific Installation Details

Shows specific installation layout with space between pool top, stabilizer sand, and grade.

Stabilizer Sand Preparation and Application

Mix fluvial sand with concrete; apply carefully, monitoring the pool wall for collapse during filling.

Standard Skimmer Installation

Skimmer Function and Maintenance

Explains skimmer function for maintaining pool cleanliness and the need for regular basket cleaning.

Skimmer Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the skimmer valve, top gasket, bottom gasket, and skimmer plate.

Skimmer and Inlet Fixture Installation

Skimmer Plate and Liner Attachment

Screw remaining self-tapping screws through the skimmer plate, liner, and wall, then cut away excess liner.

Inlet Fixture Installation

Install inlet gasket, fixture, and eyeball piece, ensuring correct orientation for water flow.

Vacuuming Procedure

Steps for connecting and using a vacuum hose with the pump, including air removal and cleaning.

Skimmer Parts and Operation

Vacuum Cover Operation and Safety

Instructions for using the vacuum cover and safety warnings regarding pump operation.

Standard Skimmer Parts List

A detailed list of all parts included in the standard skimmer assembly with article numbers and descriptions.

Preparing the Pool for Winter

Winter Preparation Steps

Lower water level, check screws/connections, inspect liner for leaks, and remove accessories.

Filter and Anti-freeze Liquid

Disconnect and clean filter; use anti-freeze liquid according to dosage and safety instructions.

Doughboy CENTURY Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDoughboy
ModelCENTURY
CategorySwimming Pool
LanguageEnglish