C.P.A. PISCINA MEDITERRANEA User manual

C.P.A. s.r.l.
PISCINA MEDITERRANEA
WITH SELF-SUPPORTING
STRUCTURE
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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SUMMARY
1.
PREMISE
3
2.
FEATURES
3
3.
DIMENSIONS
3
4.
STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF MEDITERRANEA KIT
4
5.
LAYING ON THE GROUND: TRACKING AND
EXCAVATION
5
6.
LAYING ON A REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION
6
7.
HOW TO ASSEMBBLY THE BASE STRUCTURE
6
8.
CONNECTION TO THE VERTICAL STRUCTURE
TTURVERTICALE
8
9.
ASSEMBLY OF THE INTERNAL STRUCTURE
11
10.
STRUCTURE REALIZATION
14
11.
THE OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE POOL HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT
15
12.
THE IDRAULIC CIRCUIT REALIZATION
16
13.
GUIDES LYING FOR ANCHORING THE PRE-WELDED LINER
17
14.
LINER LAYING OF THE PVC LINER
PRESALDATO
17
15.
EXTERNAL COATING INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
19
16.
INSERTING OF THE SCREWS TO SUPPORT THE EXTERNAL PANELING
22
17.
LYING UPPER COVERING
23
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1.
Premise
For the installation of a MEDITERRANEAN KIT it is recommended to proceed following these
instructions, so as to obtain an efficient and quality product.In order to perform a quick and
effective assembly, we recommend that you have the following equipment available:
✓Cordless screwdriver with cross inserts
✓Fix Keys 17 —q. tà 2
✓Fix Keys 19 —q. tà 2
✓Ratchet wrench 17 e 19
✓Phillips screwdriver
✓Metric wheel
✓Cutter
✓Level
2.
Features
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It is made with a modular system structure1 in galvanized steel panels.
It is equipped with an internal pre-welded PVC coating, for the hydraulic seal of the basin, which
guarantees its durability over the years and a perfect aesthetic finish as well as making it immune to
diluted acids and saline and chlorinated solutions.
It is equipped with a complete and equipped technical compartment positioned in the head of the
swimming pool.
It is accessorise with a counter-current swimming kit and RGB LED lighting system.
It is equipped with an external coating in hot painted sheet metal that guarantees its immunity from any
type of external aggression: from natural ones such as insects, termites, fungi and other micro-
organisms to rain, hail, snow and UV rays.
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3.
Encumbrance and dimensions
External
encumbrance [m]
Internal
dimensions[m]
4030062
3,60
4,10
1,37
3,00
3,00
1,25
4030064
3,60
7,10
1,37
3,00
6,00
1,25
4030071
3,60
10,10
1,37
3,00
9,00
1,25
1 The covering panels are included in the supply of the Mediterranea kit, the upper finishing edges are excluded
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4030114 3,60 11,60 1,37 3,00 10,50 1,25
4030065 3,60 8,60 1,37 3,00 7,50 1,25
4030063 3,60 5,60 1,37 3,00 4,50 1,25
CODICE A B H A B H
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4.
The structural kit elements deMediterranea
The structure of the Mediterranea is assembled on site, composing the modular elements that
constitute the kit, as foundation beams, uprights, internal and external panels , mechanical
coupling of the parts with bolts, nuts and interlocking joints.
throught
For the component details look at
Following attached document
TAV. 02, 03 e 04
Following the phases and operations necessary for a correct assembly of the Mediterranea
kit.
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THE BASE STRUCTURE
5.
Laying on the ground: tracing and excavation
The structure of the Mediterranea formed by omega beams allows laying on a cement base, but also on
stabilized soil2. Therefore, if it is installed directly on the ground, it is necessary to carry out an excavation
with a forced section 12 cm deep, that takes up the dimensions of the
bearing
structuree.
look
The attached document.
TAV. 05
Figure 1 Excavations for housing the basic structure
Once the excavation operations have been completed, remove the loose earth from the ground, taking
care to remove stones or elements from the laying surface that could subsequently damage the PVC
covering inside the tank. Then proceed with a leveling of the laying area, checking that the ground is level
and free of slope.
WARNING
For an optimal result, we suggest weeding the area of installation.
In the end of the base kit structural assembly, as indicated on the folllowing manual, will be necessary to
cover the the beams with the land previously moved, to level it again. The upper face of the Omega beams
will determine the finished portion of the bottom / top of the tank.
WARNING
For an optimal result, once the basement of the base structure is finished, we recommend laying an ultra-
fine quartz sand bed3 of about 1 - 1.5 cm inside the shape of the tank, to be leveled and made of
homogeneous thickness by straightening. Then apply any non-woven fabric3, anti-root, if the possible
regrowth of plant elements is assumed.
2 Laying on the land is not recommended due to the instability that the same may incur.
3 Not subject to delivery nel kit.
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6.
Layng on reinforced concrete foundation
In the event that the installation is performed on an existing or new construction concrete foundation,
the KIT provides for the installation of a special base in high density EPS.
Before proceeding with the assembly of the structure, check that the laying surface is sound and that
there are no cracks or detachment areas. It is good to check that the bottom is well leveled and
smooth.
If the foundation does not comply with these conditions, it will be necessary to restore the surface by
eliminating the defects, correcting their flatness.
The EPS base is made using modular elements to be positioned inside the tank
respecting the laying pattern,
look at
attached this document
TAV. 12A
Figura 2 Schema basamento di posa
How to assembly the base structure
7.
Arrange and mechanically connect together the elements that make up the basic structure. The
specially drilled omega beams are coupled using linear and angular plates using M12x110 bolts. The
basic structure is composed of the following elements, supplied in the indicated quantities:
The 500 mm long omega beams will be placed at the four corners of the swimming pool and on the side
on which the technical compartment will stand, where they will serve as a support for the buttresses in
support of the external finishing panels and the upper covering.
Look at attached TAV. 06.
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STRUTTURA DI BASE
Codice interno
Quantità
Componente
4030035
1
Trave omega 2162,5
4030036
6
Trave omega 1780
4030037
1
Trave omega 1742,5
4030038
8
Trave omega 500
4030039
4
Piastra lineare
4030040
4
Piastra angolo
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The 1780 mm long omega beams will be arranged transversely to the shape of the swimming pool and
coupled to each other, by means of linear plates (art. Code 4030039) and / or angular (art. Code
4030040).
In the longitudinal direction, the latter must be coupled with the 2162.5mm beam (item code 4030035)
in correspondence with the technical compartment and with the 1742.5mm beam (item code 4030037)
on the opposite short side.
The mechanical connections are made by means of M12x110 bolts, toothed washers and M12 nuts,
using two 19 mm spanners.
For the details relating to the center distances and the distances to be respected, refer to the project
documents, attached to the following manual.
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8.
Structure connection
Once the basic structure has been prepared, it is possible to present and couple the uprights
(art.cod.4030041) corresponding to the end parts of the beams 1780, 1742.5 and 2162.5mm, where
the appropriate holes are provided.
The vertical structure is composed as follows:
In the upright kit the U-profile and the IPE profile (art.cod. 4033030 and 4030031) are supplied saldati
fra
. It will therefore be necessary to connect this element with the underlying omega beams.
See in attachment.
TAV. 06
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VERTICAL STRUCTURE
Internal Code
Quantity
Component
4030028
8
Staffa d’ancoraggio singola
4030029
8
Staffa d’ancoraggio doppia
4030030
8
Profilo a U
4030031
8
Putrella IPE 120
4030041
8
Kit montante
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The U-profiles are connected to the base beams by means of 8 M12x110 through bolts, 8 round
toothed bolts and 12 lock nuts.
Once the vertical elements have been fixed, it is necessary to prepare 1 bracket for each upright ancoraggio
superior (art. cod.4030028) and n.1 lower anchoring using
M10x30 bolts, using the fixed wrenches 17.
bracket e
(art.
cod.4030029)
and
Connect it
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These brackets will be used later for fixing the paneling interna.
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9.
Assembly of the structure
interna
The internal structure of the swimming pool is made up of internal panels, corner pillars, ribs and finally
the buttresses, as listed below:
The main elements that make up the internal structure of the Mediterranean are the 20/10 mm thick
galvanized steel panels. These elements, 1500 mm long and 1225 mm high, can have holes in which to
accommodate the pool accessories, such as intake vents, skimmers, lights and possibly swimming
against the current model Bellow Jet (optional). The panels have holes on both the lateral and upper and
lower wings to allow the connection between the various elements.
The panels with the predisposition for accessories such as skimmer, lighthouse, intake vents will be
installed on the short sides of the pool. The panels with the predispositions for skimmer and lighthouse
from the side where the technical compartment will be made. Those without holes (cod.art.4030020)
will be installed in the end parts of the long sides, in contact with the corner posts (cod.art.4030027).
Finally, those with double reinforcement (code art. 4030171) will be positioned in the central parts of the
same sides.
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INTERNAL STRUCTURE
Internal Code
Quantity
Component
4030020
4
Inside panel 1500
4030171
4
Inside panel double reinforcement 1500
4030021
1
Skimmer Panel 1500
4030022
1
Right vent panel 1500
4030023
1
Left vent panel 1500
4030024
1
Panel light 1500
4030025
optional
Bellow jet Panel 1500
4030026
16
Reinforcement Panel 1500
4030027
4
Pillar corner
4030051
2
Centring top corner
4030052
2
Centring lower corner
4030096
2
Centring upper technical compartement
4030097
2
Centring lower technical compartement
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Position the internal structure starting from the perforated panel for housing the skimmer and proceed
clockwise, positioning the first corner pillar (art. Code 4030027) between the short and long sides. In
each change of direction an angular pillar will be inserted, a very rigid element with a triangular section.
The coupling is performed by means of M10x30 bolts.
Pay particular attention to the unions to be made with the ribs as specified below.
WARNING
The panels that form the internal corner of the pool must be tied to the omega beams 500 mm long,
previously positioned in the four corners with 45 ° inclination. It is necessary to couple these panels and
the omega by means of n. 2 bolts M10x30.
In correspondence with the short side where the technical compartment of the swimming pool will be
located, it will be necessary to install n. 4 ribs coupling them directly to the internal profiles of the
corner pillars. The ribs have different sizes
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depending on whether they are positioned below or above (code art. 4030096 and 4030097 and also
art. 4030051 and 4030052).
The upper ribs have a height of 95 mm and will be used to hook the external coating. The lower ribs
instead have a height of 45 mm; the latter will be fixed by means of self-drilling screws on the external
paneling, equipped, in the lower profile, with a special seat.
The upper ribs will be connected with the corner pillars at the third slotted hole starting from the top,
while the lower ones must be coupled with the first hole starting from the bottom.
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THE TECNICAL
COMPARTMENT
10.
The structure realization
Proceed with the construction of the technical compartment, using the following parts:
The structure that will house the technical compartment will be supported by n. 4 buttresses and n. 1
wildcard buttress to be positioned centrally at the omega beam of length 2162.5mm.
Look
attached.
TAV. 10
All the headboard buttresses (art.cod. 4030032 and 4030033) will be connected both with the beams of
the base structure (500 mm omega beams), and with the reinforcements of the internal panels by means
of M10x30 bolts.
The wildcard buttress (art. Code 4030034), on the other hand, stands out because, positioned centrally
to the structure, it will be anchored directly to the 2162.5 mm beam and frontally with the upright made
up of IPE 120 by means of M6 self-drilling screws.
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STRUCTURE –TECHNICAL COMPARTMENT
Internal Code
Quantity
Component
4030032
2
Left headboard buttress
4030033
2
Right headboard buttress
4030034
1
Jolly headboard buttress
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The screws must be inserted in the special pre-holes on the vertical face of the upright and once
coupled with the slotted seats on the internal face of the jolly buttress (art. Cod. 4030034).
Once the internal structure is completed, it is necessary to install the hydraulic pipes and therefore the
internal tank lining membrane.
L’IMPIANTO DI FILTRAZIONE
11.
The principle of operation of the swimming pool hydraulic circuit
The water is sucked from the surface through the overflow skimmer (01), reaching the filter (05) by
means of a Ø 50 mm flexible pipe (02) equipped with a sectioning ball valve (03) and returns to the
swimming pool, after passing through the filter (05) using the intake vents (06). The intake vents are to
be installed on the opposite side of the skimmer. The water that reaches the filter (05) passes through
the filter medium, the quartz sand, circulating from top to bottom, so that this retains the suspended
materials present in the water to be filtered. Once the filtration cycle has started, after a certain period, it
will be necessary to wash the filter, to remove the deposited dirt from the sand, thus restoring the passage
of water that had become obstructed. When the pressure in the filter is higher than 1.3 kg / cm2 (bar),
the filter must be washed.
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With the counter-current washing, the circulation of water in the filter is reversed and the waste material
retained in the same is expelled to discharge. Keeping these important concepts in mind, there will be no
difficulty in having efficiency in the whole swimming pool system4.
12.
The idraulic circuit realization
idraulico
Once the inlet and return accessories have been positioned on the poolside (skimmer and vents), proceed
with the creation of the filtration system. The filtration system consists of a 500 mm diameter sand filter,
with a six-way selector valve, and a 0.50 HP circulation pump with prefilter. The system will be built
according to the following scheme: the intake vents will have to be connected first to each other, through
a T-fitting and to the circuit delivery line.
Discharge pipe under pressure
Delivery pipe
The delivery line must be connected to the outlet of the circulation pump. The suction pipe will connect
the outlet of the skimmer with the suction mouth of the circulation pump. All couplings are to be made
with the Ø 50 mm PVC pipe supplied with the kit. The devices and accessories will be joined to the pipe
by gluing.
Flow
Aspiration
For details of the operation of the circulation pump and filter, refer to the user manual of the same.
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INTERNAL COATING
13.
Laying the guides for anchoring the PVC Liner presaldato
It is now possible to proceed with the positioning of the aluminum guide for anchoring the Liner.
The guides will be positioned flush with the internal panels, using M6 self-drilling screws, going to drill
the guide itself and the underlying panels with a regular step of max 60 cm.
To lay the guide in the corners of the tank, cut the head bars at an angle of 45 °, so that once coupled to
the perimeter, a perfect continuity of the guide, seat of the covering, is obtained.
As the last phase of this process, the primary seals are installed on the accessories (vents, skimmers,
headlights ...). Then clean the flanges and position the appropriate rear gaskets using, if present, the
glued side.
14.
Laying the PVC Liner presaldato
Place the pre-welded sheet on the bottom in a center of the tub and proceed to unwind it toward the wall
WARNING
Before unrolling the sheet, it is advisable to check that the laying area is homogeneous and flat, without the
presence of protruding bodies or of a different nature of the foundation soil.
Once this operation is completed, the sheet, correctly positioned, will present the surfaces of the walls
within its shape. The walls should be laid starting from any corner of the tank. Then proceed to fix the Liner
to the aluminum guide progressively from the edge towards the center of the wall: insert the Liner strip in
its seat and lock it with a PVC strap.
After fixing the corner, you can proceed to progressively hook the entire perimeter. The correctly laid
Liner must appear under tension. Once the whole coating has been positioned, it will be necessary to
accompany its surfaces with your hands and spread the bottom well: the Liner will still have folds and
swellings.
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in the end of these operations, the Liner will be well laid out and therefore you will be able to access the
tub without shoes so as not to scratch the PVC sheet, to complete the installation of the accessories.
You will need a screwdriver, a cutter and the screwdriver.
After checking again that there are no manufacturing imperfections, partially fill the pool using a garden
rubber. It will be sufficient to fill the tank with about 10-15 cm of water.
Bring in tension Liner and accompany the foot of the towel in perfect adhesion with the surfaces of the
tub. We proceed with the flanging of the accessories (skimmer, vents and headlight pass-through): a
Phillips screwdriver, the cutter and the screwdriver with cross inserts will be needed.
Make a 45 ° cross cut with the cutter, starting from the center of the pre-drilling template on the panel.
4 wings will be generated at 45 °, which will be turned up on the rear face of the panel and fixed to it by
means of adhesive tape, taking care that the Liner is well stretched on the surface.
Then proceeds with a partial fixing of the flange to the accessory, using the screws supplied with the latter.
Once the correct correspondence with the holes on the accessory has been verified, the screws must be
tightened.
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Proceed with the flanging of the remaining accessories (vents and headlight loop) in the sequence
indicated above.
WARNING
In the case of coating with reinforced PVC membrane5, installation is required by a specialized welder
technician and therefore will not be treated in this manual.
THE EXTERNAL COATING
15.
External coating installation esterno
The external coating is made of thick hot-painted sheet metal panels 10/10 mm:
The external covering consists of linear, corner panels and panels for the technical
compartment
5 Su richiesta.
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EXTERNAL COATING
INTERNAL CODE
QUANTITY
COMPONENT
4030042
10
External panel 1500
4030073
1
External panel 1500 with left door
4030077
1
External panel 1500 with right door
4030043
2
Headboard short corner
4030044
2
technical compartment corner
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The latter are equipped with a door to allow maintenance operations in the technical compartment.
4030073
4030074
The coupling of the door with the appropriate perforated panel will be carried out on site using the
KIT supplied with hinges and handles with key.
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