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E.
Locate the wall panel that is cut for the skimmer and
return fitting. The location for the panel should be
adjacent to the electrical supply and provide ease of
access once the pool is installed.
Place an anchor plate centered on a patio block.
Place 2 wall panels so they meet on the center of
the anchor plate. (fig.E) Please be aware that each
compression seam should be flush before attempting
to insert the splines. (fig.G) Splines are designed
to slide freely into place when inserted properly into
level panels. Gently shaking panels can help ease
insertion of some splines.
NOTE: If wall panels are not level it will be hard
to drop splines. Use cooking oil or food spray as
lubricant on the first 4-6” of the splines. Do not use
petroleum based lubricants (WD-40).
Hard downward pressure or hammering causes
metal burrs and jams the spline into the compression
seam. If a spline does not install easily, leave it and
go to the next one or next panel. Aligning the next
panel will most frequently align the previous one as
well.
Duplicate this process with the remaining wall
panels, stopping before installing the final wall panel.
At this time you need to bring in the sand through
this opening to prepare the bottom of the pool.
WALL INSTALLATION
Skimmer Cut-Out
Return Cut-Out
Wall Panel
G.
Pool Exterior
Drill 7/16” holes through the pool panels at the anchor
plate predrilled holes. Secure with 2 ½” bolts and nuts.
Make sure the panels are securely in the anchor plates
and even at the top before drilling. This will create a
bolted pool frame for bonding, if needed. Check with
local codes for requirements.
IMPORTANT: Do not drill or install anchor plate bolts
until entire wall is constructed.
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