Arcus Sunsoka User manual

Sunsoka Pool – Installation
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Sunsoka Pool – Installation
PLEASE READ THESE INTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START!
FOR RECTANGLE POOLS PLEASE REFER TO LAST PAGE
Your Sunsoka pool has been designed to give you years of trouble-free enjoyment. The key to a long-lasting
installation is to ensure that the base, drainage areas and general construction are correctly undertaken.
Please read these instructions before commencing any work.
Use the enclosed checklist to ensure all parts have been delivered correctly (see page 8 – Note 8).
In general: The Sunsoka Pool is designed to be a ‘Self Build’ structure, however, it is important that;
Any electrical equipment used in and around this pool MUST be installed by a Qualified
Electrical engineer & be compliant to the current I.E.E. regulations.
Note: You may need to excavate a suitable (600mm deep) trench to house the appropriate armoured -
electrical cable. (See layout diagrams later in this manual).
1. POSITION OF YOUR SUNSOKA POOL (UNDERGROUND HAZARDS).
Before you decide on the exact position of your pool you need to ensure against the following:
Make sure there are no underground pipes or services (gas - water or drainage), electrical cables, wires, large
tree roots, major rocky outcrops, underground structures or existing soak-a-ways. If the area where you intend
to install the pool has a high water table or is liable to flooding, it may be wise to install your Sunsoka Pool
above ground level only. (Consult your dealer). If you intend to install your Sunsoka pool either partially or
completely in-ground, you will need to provide additional space for the filter & pump equipment and a separate
area for adequate drainage & soak-away (see page 5).
NOTE: The soak-a-way for your pool must be at least 5 metres away from any existing building.
LOCATION OF YOUR SUNSOKA POOL (SURFACE HAZARDS)
You will need to prepare a completely level and firm area for erecting your Sunsoka Pool. If possible try to
keep the pool away from overhanging tree branches as this will reduce the possibility of leaves blowing into
the pool. It is preferable to site the skimmer with the mouth facing into the prevailing wind, as any leaves
dropping into the pool will be blown towards the skimmer, thus reducing maintenance for you. Ensure you
have left sufficient room for entering/exiting and maintaining the surrounds of the pool.

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PREVAILING WIND
SURFACE SKIMMER
CABLE TRENCH
SAFE ACCESS
FILTER – PUMP HOUSING
(ABOVE GROUND POSITION)
SUNSOKA POOL LAYOUT

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Light & Inlet Rail
Skimmer Rail
Light & Inlet Rail
Skimmer Rail
2. HEIGHT OF YOUR SUNSOKA POOL WALL
This should be decided prior to ordering your Sunsoka Pool.
As standard the height of the Sunsoka Pool wall is 1215 mm and will provide a water depth of 1050mm. The
standard pool height can be increased by inserting extra timber rails (inserted as shown below). Each rail
will increase the water depth by 135mm and this should be decided when purchasing the pool from your
dealer, giving due consideration to the height and ability of the bathers who might use the pool on completion.
STANDARD HEIGHT EXTRA + 1 EXTRA – EXTRA +2
12
11 11
10 10 10
9 9 9
8 8 8
7 7 7
6 6 6
5 5 5
4 4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
1 1 1
NOTE: Always start wall construction using the 75mm (narrow) Ground Rail first!
POOL GROUND HEIGHT & SAFETY
Your Sunsoka pool is designed to be installed either as an above ground, in-ground or partially in-ground
installation. When planning your pool you must consider all elements of safety and in particular the risk posed
by young children and/or animals. If installed completely above ground, the pool wall will act as a natural
barrier against children or animals from accidentally falling in the pool. You may also consider the possibility
of leaves and debris that may blow into the pool and if this is likely, we would recommend that your Sunsoka
pool is installed either above ground, or only partially in-ground (see diagrams on page 3).
When considering the height of your pool you should bear in mind that the deeper you dig, the more spoils
there will be to clear away. Note: Soil (when dug) will double in volume and in most cases this will need to be
carted away, so ensure that adequate access is available.
Light & Inlet Rail
Skimmer Rail

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3. INSTALLATION DEPTHS
ABOVE GROUND
1215mm (Standard)
PARTIAL IN-GROUND
450 - 500mm is ideal
FULL IN-GROUND
Partial Barrier
Provides Edge Seating
Extra digging
Back-fill & Soak-away
Separate Housing for
Filter & Pump required
Natural Safety Barrier
Minimal digging
No back-fill required
NO BARRIER!
Extra digging
Back-fill & Soak-away
required
Separate Housing for
Filter & Pump required
STEEL AND CONCRETE BASE STRUCTURE
STEEL AND CONCRETE BASE STRUCTURE
STEEL AND CONCRETE BASE STRUCTURE

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4. EXCAVATION - PLINTH LAYOUT & DIMENSIONS CONCRETE PLINTH
In stable ground the main concrete
plinth should be a consistent depth
of 100mm with a sub-base of at
least 100mm of compacted
hardcore
An extra depth of excavation and
concrete fill is required where the
main L Steels are to be set as in
Section Y – Y.
Section Y - Y
450mm Depth
! ABOVE GROUND ONLY !
Plant Room Base
If you intend to install your Sunsoka
Pool above ground, an area at one
end of the pool can be prepared for
a 50mm concrete plinth to house
the filter & pump. This plinth should
be 1200mm x 800mm to allow for
the pump and filter to sit on the base.
Alternatively the filter and pump can
be located remotely from the pool.
Your electrician will need to advise
on the position of the plant regarding
electrical safety.
Your Sunsoka Pool will be supplied with a number of ‘L’ Side Support supports. These are to be centrally
fitted against the wall section.
Internal Dimension
External Dimension
Number of L Steels
Steel Placement
Up to 3.5m
up to 4m
1
Centrally
Between 3.5m – 5.25m
Between 4m – 5.75m
2
Equally placed as per drawing
Between 5.25m – 7m
Between 5.75m – 7.5m
3
Equally Placed
Between 7m – 8.75m
Between 7.5m – 9.25m
4
Equally Placed
Between 8.75m – 10.5m
Between 9.25m – 11m
5
Equally Placed
Over 10.5m
Over 11m
Contact your supplier
F
250
G
200
1000mm
A
F
‘L’ - Side
Support beams
C E
Y
Y
G
Heatpump Placement
If you are using a heatpump then this will need a
separate 50mm concrete base. This will need to
1000mm x 500mm to fit the heatpump. The heatpump
needs to be placed at least 500mm away from any wall
to allow good flow and circulation around the unit

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5. IN GROUND LAYOUT
Submersible Pump
Chamber
300mm diameter
collection tube
(Not included)
drilled with 12mm
diameter holes
450mm Minimum
drainage trench
to soak-away
Minimum
2.5 metres
INGROUND INSTALLATION
Pipe-work
Trench
Filter & Pump
in a sheltered
enclosure or
building
If you intend to install your Sunsoka pool fully or
partially below ground, you will need to make a
soak-away using 40mm gravel and ideally with a
submersible pump chamber to ensure against
potential drainage problems.
We would recommend that a suitably graded
nominal 6 - 10mm compacted gravel is used as
backfill to support the walls.
Use 6mm gravel for the pipe-work trench.
The filter and pump equipment must be housed
in a sheltered enclosure or weatherproof building.
The filter and pump area require a 50mm thick
concrete floor to withstand the weight of the
equipment.
HEATING
If using an air Source Heat Pump,a separate
50mm concrete base will be required which
should be 1000mm x 500mm and needs to
placed at least 500mm away from any other
building to allow good air flow

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Things to think about.
If you’ve chosen an above ground pool you should
consider whether you would like to bury the pipe
work around the pool. Not all the pipework will be
able to be buried, only the pipe laying below ground
level. If you do wish to bury the ground pipe this
should be at a depth of 400-600mm this allows a
natural insulation barrier.
Concrete base.
For a comfortable floor surface allow the concrete to
be as smooth as possible making sure, when
screeding the surface, try not to allow any surface
stones chippings to rise to the top of the concrete.
This is important as it will stop any rough areas
standing out when treading water. Any rough
patches need to be sanded before installation of the
liner

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6. INSTALLATION OF ‘L’ BEAM SUPPORTS
Mount the ‘L’ beams onto the dry-lean mix pads and settle into position. Use a
spirit level to ensure accuracy from side to side and perpendicular orientation.
It is vitally important that both – ‘L’ Beam sets are placed accurately in
alignment and to the same levels.
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Once the ‘L’ beams have set securely to avoid movement you may the complete
the concreting of the main plinth area.
Note: The top surface edge of the concrete should be 50mm above the top of
the horizontal steel
Once the concrete plinth and steels has been completed and set with pockets,
the pool wall system can be fitted in place.
Once you are completely satisfied that the ‘L’ beam sets are correctly aligned,
cover and pack down each end with additional dry lean mix to avoid movement
during final concreting of the oversite. Use timber braces between the steels to
maintain the correct location during concrete of the base.
Finished concrete level
!
‘Dry – Lean’
concrete mix
‘Dry – Lean’
concrete mix
50mm
150mm

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Sunsoka Pool – Installation - Ground Works
7. INSTALLATION OF END SUPPORTS
PLAN VIEW
INSIDE POOL AREA
NOTE: Position of Light & Inlet (as shown)
Is for pools requiring steel beam supports
Light Return Inlet Skimmer
CLADDING SUPPORTS
Once all support beams are securely in
place (with the wall system already
installed), the supplied timber cladding
can be fixed around each support beam
to create an aesthetically pleasing
finish.
END VIEW