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(120PO) ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.3” PANTONE 295U 10/10/2018
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POOL SETUP
WARNING
IMPORTANT SITE SELECTION AND GROUND
PREPARATION INFORMATION
• 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.
The area where the pool is to be set up must be absolutely flat and level. Do not set up the pool on
a slope or inclined surface.
2.
The ground surface must be compacted and firm enough to withstand the pressure and weight of a
fully set up pool.
Do not set up the pool on mud, sand, soft or loose soil conditions.
3.
Donotsetupthepoolonadeck,balconyorplatform,whichmaycollapseundertheweightofthefilled
pool.
4.
The pool requires at least 4 feet of space all around pool from objects that a child could climb on to
gain access to the pool.
5.
Grassunderthepoolwillbedamaged.Splashoutchlorinatedpoolwatercoulddamagethesurrounding
vegetation.
6.
Abovegroundstorablepoolsshallbelocatedataminimumdistanceof6ft(1.83meters)fromany
receptacle,andthatall125-volt15-and20-amperereceptacleslocatedwithin20ft(6.0meters)ofthe
poolshallbeprotectedbyagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI),wheredistancesarebymeasuring
the shortest path the supply cord of an appliance connected to the receptacle would follow without
piercingafloor,wall,ceiling,doorwaywithhingedorslidingdoor,windowopening,orothereffective
permanent barrier.
7.
Eliminateallaggressivegrassesfirst.CertaintypesofgrasssuchasSt.AugustineandBermuda,may
growthroughtheliner.Grassgrowingthroughthelineritisnotamanufacturedefectandisnot
coveredunderwarranty.
8.
The area shall facilitate drainage of the pool water after each use and/or for long term pool storage.