CARVIN OVAL PLATINUM Series User manual

CARVIN®POOL EQUIPMENT | 4000 boul. Casavant Ouest, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 9E3
M22905008 EN| © 2021 Le Groupe VIF Inc. All rights reserved.
OVAL PLATINUM SERIES
User Manual for Above-Ground Pool

CARVIN®PLATINUM SERIES OVAL POOL | USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a CARVIN®Platnum Series Oval Pool (“Product”).
We want to help you get the best results from your new Product and operate it
safely. This manual contains information on how to do that; please read it carefully
before installing and using the pool. If a problem should arise, or if you have any
questions about your product, consult an authorized CARVIN®retailer or distributor.
All the information in this manual is based on the latest Product information
available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of
this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
READ AND FOLLOW
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Review all instructions provided with the product prior to its installation, startup,
operation, shutdown, maintenance or winterization.
Failure to follow warnings and safety messages may result in property damage
or personal injury. The user assumes the bodily or material risks arising from any
improper use of this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the product and should
remain with the product if resold.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
This manual provides important safety messages. A safety message alerts you to
potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is identified by
a black box and one of three words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
SUPPORT
To obtain support for this Product, visit carvinpool.com/support and refer to
Consumer Information section of this manual.
This Product is compliant with the following safety standard:
ICC-ES File PMG-1576
APSP-4 (2012) Standard for Above-ground /
Onground Residential Swimming Pools
TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction 2
Warning 3
Safety recommendations 3
Pool safety label 3
Pool liner label 3
Installation 4
Tools 4
Required material 4
Pool location 4
Important to consider before installing 4
Preparing the site 5
Ground leveling 5
Trench digging 6
Unpacking the pool parts 7
Assembling the footbeam and buttrest posts 7
Laying the buttrests inside the trenches 8
Assembling pressure plates 8
Assembling the tie straps 8
Squaring out the straight section 9
Fill up the trenches 9
Assemble the bottom feet & rails 9
Assemble the round section rails 10
Wall installation 10
Basin assembly 11
The sand bed 12
Installing the geotextile liner 13
Installing the round section uprights 13
Liner installation 13
Fastening the liner on to the pool wall 14
Structure assembly 14
Installing the top plates - round sections 14
Installing the top plates - straight sections 15
Installing the posts covers 15
Installing the ledges 15
Top ledge cover installation 16
Protection against foundation drainage 17
Locking the foots in round section 17
Filling the pool with water 17
Inspection 18
Water chemistry 19
Regular cleaning 19
Winterizing the pool 19
Inspection 19
Preparing the water 19
Winterizing the filtration system 19
Use of a winter cover 20
Spring opening 20
Remplacement parts 21
Consumer information 25
Warranty 25
Replacement parts availability 25
Replacement parts warranty 25
Entire written warranty 25
To obtain warranty service 25
Technical support information 25
Disclaimers 25

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TO OWNERS AND INSTALLERS
Install all warning stickers as indicated in this manual
Any failure to install these warning stickers will void your
warranty!
It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to remove these stickers!
If the labels are not visible around your pool you can be
sued in case of accident. Follow the information on the
next pages to put them at the right place. You should not
use your swimming pool if the stickers are not in place.
If your stickers get damaged or fall offyou can ask for
new ones for free.
WARNING
Your pool is a fun area for family and friends. It is designed to be safe and to last for
many years. On the other hand, neglecting the use and maintenance of your pool
can quickly become dangerous. The pool is subject to wear and deterioration. If not
maintained properly, certain types of excessive or accelerated deterioration can lead
to failure of the pool structure that might release large quantities of water that could
cause bodily harm and property damage. Your pool contains enough water and is
deep enough to pose a real danger to its users. Therefore, it is important to follow
strict safety instructions to allow safe use of this product. Failure to follow the
recommendations listed below may result in serious injury, paralysis or even death.
We suggest you to learn or to refresh the basics of CPR, since you never know when
an accident can occur. Check local municipal laws for additional mandatory rules.
Publications are available that describe the risk of drowning, entrapment, and diving
accidents.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
•Make sure everyone using your swimming pool is aware of these
recommendations and follow them.
•Never dive or jump. Your aboveground pool is not deep enough to safely allow
diving or jumping. This can result in concussions, paralysis, drowning and
even death.
• No running near the pool. When surfaces are wet and become slippery, it can
result in falls causing serious injuries.
• Never leave a child unattended. Even for a few seconds, drowning is the fourth
largest cause of death in Canada. It takes only a few seconds for a child to drown.
• Restrict access to the pool by making sure the ladder is removed, locked or
completely lifted. A barrier is necessary to provide protection against potential
drowning and near drowning. That barrier is not a substitute for the constant
supervision of children. If you have a deck overlooking the pool, you must have a
door with an automatic locking system restricting access to water. Do not leave
garden furniture around the pool that could allow access to water. Object such as
toys, chairs, tables, or similar objects that a young child could climb shall be at
least 4’ (1219 mm) from the pool. Your filtration system (pump and filter) should
be at least 4’ from the edge of your pool.
• Life saving equipment should always be accessible near the pool. Either a 16’
(4.88 m) pole with a grasping handle and a 1/4’’ diameter 50’ rope attached to a
15’’ diameter buoy. Bad or inexperienced swimmers should always use a
life jacket.
• Wait 1 hour before swimming after eating since cramps can occur land lead to
risks of drowning.
• No walking or sitting on top ledges since they have not been designed for this
purpose and can be slippery resulting in dangerous falls.
• Do not use alcohol or drugs that may bias your judgment and diminis
your reflexes.
• Do not use your pool if the bottom is not visible, it shall be visible at all time
from the outside perimeter of the pool. At night, it should always be well
illuminated with proper lighting.
• Do not use glass bottles or containers in or around the pool. It can cause
injuries or damage the pool.
• Never use the pool during thunderstorms.
• Keep your pool clean and hygienic as it could cause illnesses.
• Never swim alone, if something happens to you no one will be able to help you.
• A list of emergency telephone numbers shall be posted, such as the nearest
available police station, fire station, ambulance, and/or rescue unit. These
numbers are to be kept near the telephone that is the closest to the pool.
IMPORTANT
DANGER
NE PAS PLONGER OU SAUTER
EAU PEU PROFONDE
NO DIVING - NO JUMPING
SHALLOW WATER
DANGER
NE PAS PLONGER OU SAUTER
EAU PEU PROFONDE
NO DIVING - NO JUMPING
SHALLOW WATER
DANGER
NE PAS PLONGER OU SAUTER
EAU PEU PROFONDE
NO DIVING - NO JUMPING
SHALLOW WATER
DANGER
NE PAS PLONGER OU SAUTER
EAU PEU PROFONDE
NO DIVING - NO JUMPING
SHALLOW WATER
L10410
L10410
L10410
L10410
POOL ENTRANCE STICKER POOL LINER STICKER
POOL SAFETY LABEL
Install the large warning sticker on the pool wall at the entrance to the pool so that
everyone can see and read it before entering the pool.
POOL LINER LABEL
Install the small warning stickers on the liner above the water line and on the top
seats on the opposite side of the ladder.
DANGER
NEPASPLONGER OUSAUTER
EAUPEUPROFONDE
NODIVING-NOJUMPING
SHALLOWWATER
L10410
DANGER
NEPASPLONGEROU SAUTER
EAUPEUPROFONDE
NODIVING-NOJUMPING
SHALLOWWATER
L10410
DANGER
NEPASPLONGEROUSAUTER
EAUPEUPROFONDE
NODIVING- NO JUMPING
SHALLOWWATER
L10410
DANGER
NEPASPLONGEROU SAUTER
EAUPEUPROFONDE
NODIVING- NO JUMPING
SHALLOWWATER
L10410
DANGER
NO DIVING - NO JUMPING
NE PAS PLONGER OU SAUTER
SHALLOW WATER
EAU PEU PROFONDE
DIVING OR JUMPING MAY CAUSE:
PARALYSIS, PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH
PLONGER - SAUTER -COURIR PEUT ENTRAÎNER
PARALYSIE, BLESSURES PERMANENTES
OU LA MORT
THIS SIGN MUST NOT BE DEFACED,COVERED OR PANTED
CET AVIS NE DOIT ÊTRE NI GRIFFÉ, NI RECOUVERT, NI PEINT L10412
APSP- 4
PMG-1576
Le Groupe VIF Inc.
CARVIN POOL EQUIPMENT
ÉQUIPEMENT DE PISCINE CARVIN
4000 boul. Casavant Ouest
Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada, J2S 9E3
DANGER
NO DIVING - NO JUMPING
NEPASPLONGEROUSAU TER
SHALLOW WATER
EAU PEUPROFONDE
DIVINGORJUMPINGMAY CAUSE:
PARA LYSIS, PERMANENTINJURY ORDEATH
PLONGER- SAUTER - COURIRPEUT ENTRAÎNER
PARALYSIE,BLESSURES PERMANENTES
OUL A MORT
THISSIGNMUST NOT BE DEFACED,COVERED OR PANTED
CETAVIS NE DOIT ÊTRE NI GRIFFÉ, NI RECOUVERT,NI PEINT L10412
APSP-4
PMG-1576
LeGroupeVIFInc.
CARVINPOOLEQUIPMENT
ÉQUIPEMENTDEPISCINECARVIN
4000boul.CasavantOuest
Saint-Hyacinthe,Québec,Canada,J2S9E3

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INSTALLATION
Before starting the installation of your pool, make sure you have all the necessary
tools listed below. Check the contents of each of the boxes containing the parts of
the pool and make sure everything is there before starting your installation. All parts
included in the boxes are important and should all be installed. If parts are left out
from the installation, this could cause serious failure of the pool structure. Once the
installation of a swimming pool is started, it should be completed as soon as
possible.
If a part is missing or defective, please contact your CARVIN®retailer were your
purchase was made.
TOOLS
• Shovel
• Water hose
• Hammer
• Rubber mallet
• Soil Compactor (manual or mechanic)
• Pliers
• Vacuum cleaner
• Gardening rake
• Measuring tape
• Drill, ratchet or adjustable wrench
• Screwdriver bit #3 Phillips or Robertson
• Hexagonal socket 7/16”
• Wheelbarrow
• Punch 3/16” diameter
• Stepladder
• Vinyl covered hook, rope and tent pegs
• Hexagonal Socket ¾’’
• Hex Key ¾’’
• Linear level/transit level
• Tape measure
• Pump
• Filter
• Skimmer
• Water return
REQUIRED MATERIAL
• Duct tape 2”
• Nails or rods 8” (number of uprights +1)
• Wall stabilizing hooks (number of uprights)
• Sand or finest rock dust or both (see below quantities)
• Stones (3/4” minium) or river stones
• Patio slab (equal to the # of uprights) (optional)
• Prefabricated cove sections (optional)
• Under liner pool carpet
• Plywood sheet ½”, (2x) 3’x3’
• Cardboard 16”x9“
• Wooden plank 2”x4” of length equal to the radius of the pool
• Straight plank
• Patio blocks 16x8x2’’
• CARVIN®pool parts
INFORMATIONS REQUIRED FOR SWIMMING POOL INSTALLATION
POOL SIZE
12’x 15’x 18’x
15’ 18’ 21’ 24’ 21’ 24’ 30’ 33’ 39’
POOL OVERAL
FINISHED WIDTH* 13’2’’ 13’2’’ 13’2’’ 13’2’’ 16’2’’ 16’2’’ 16’2’’ 19’2’’ 19’2’’
POOL OVERAL
FINISHED LENGHT 16’ 19’ 22’ 25’ 21’6’’ 24’6’’ 30’6’’ 34’2’’ 40’2’’
FOUNDATION
DETAILS REFER TO PAGE XX
CONCRETE PATIO
BLACKS 8X16X2’’ 4681068121216
SAND REQUIRED
(TONS) 2.5 3 3 3 3.5 3.5 4 5 5.5
* Refer to Installation overall dimensions to be sure of burried structure dimensions will fit.
The Warranty of the Product will be canceled if all instal-
lation requirements and guidelines are not respected.
WARNING
POOL LOCATION
We highly recommend you hire a certified installer recommended by your retailer
to install your pool. If you decide to install your pool yourself, we recommend it be
done by at least 3 people.
The installation must comply with the codes of the
authority having jurisdiction and may require permits
for building, plumbing electrical, zoning etc. Check local
municipal laws and rules before starting your installa-
tion, this could influence the location of your pool.
WARNING
One of the most important steps is to choose the ideal location for your pool.
This will determine the life expectancy of your pool.
• The ground must have a good drainage and be solid, have a positive slope
(keeping the water away from pool base), should not be on a hollow ground since
this will result in a build up of water, this could jeopardize your foundation and
damage your pool.
•The ground must be free of rocks, pebbles, tree roots, bamboo and cattails.
•Never install your pool in a place where chemicals have been spread, this could
damage the liner and rust the wall.
•Never install your pool on a concrete floor, asphalt, tarpaper, grass, wood, gravel
or clay.
•Position your pool far from trees, electric lines or cables, buildings (house, garage,
etc.). Swimmers could use them for diving and could get seriously injured.
•Never install your pool above buried electrical lines or above a septic tank.
•The pool shall be located a minimum distance of 6ft (1.83 m) from any electrical
receptacle. All 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles located within 20’ (6.0 m)
of the pool shall be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
The 20’ (6 m) distance is measured via the shortest straight line distance the
supply cord would follow without piercing a floor, wall, ceiling, doorway, window,
or other permanent barrier.
•Do not cover the rail and the bottom of the wall with mulch. The mulch retains
moisture and could help rust the metal wall.
•The use of any material other than specified for the installation of this pool could
void the warranty.
IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLING
1. Follow the installation steps thoroughly without omitting anything. It can result in
serious accidents.
2. Your pool must be level: Your foundation base should have a maximum of ½’’ of
slope. The slope of the floor from the shallow wall towards the deep area shall
not exceed 1’ in 7’ (1: 7, 305 mm: 2134 mm) to the point of the first slope
change. The slope of the floor from the point of the first slope change towards the
deepest point shall not exceed 1’ in 3’ (1: 3), (305 mm: 914 mm). The slope
adjcent to the shallow area shall have a maximum slope of 1’ in 3’ (1: 3,
305 mm: 914 mm) and the slope adjacent to the side walls shall have a maximum
slope of 1’ in 1’ (1: 1, 305 mm: 305 mm). The point of the first slope change
shall be defined as the point at which the shallow area slope exceeds 1’ in 7’
(1: 7, 305 mm: 2134 mm) and be at least 6’ (1829 mm) from the shallow end wall
of the pool.
3. When closing the wall, follow the instructions in our manual using the 2 wall
brackets and all provided hardware (all holes must contain a screw).
4. The prefabricated cove sections should be well compacted. A lack of thoroughness
can result in the liner getting jammed under the rails and perforate. the ground
could deform, making the pool sink in or even burst.
5. The pool was not designed to be buried (inground). The weight of the soil will
crush the wall inside the pool.
6. No installation should be done on unstable ground, ground with a drainage
problem, ground with movement or instability and at least 10 meters from a tree.
The manufacturer of your Product has no responsibility for any omission of the
installation steps contained in this manual or a non-compliant installation.

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GROUND LEVELING
After the site is properly marked, remove the sod in the installation surface area.
You will need to remove any tree stumps growing in the installation area.
These could cause damage your pool.
STEP 1
The best way to level the ground is to start at the lowest point of the installation
surface. Dig everything down to that point, ensuring that the pool is installed on
hard soil. It is not recommended to add loose soil on top to level since that soil will
compact once the pool is full of water will destabilize the pool level and can cause
damage, which will not be covered by the pool warranty.
STEP 2
Once your removed sod and cleared all debris from your installation site you can
start the ground levelling. This step is one of the most important, the initial ground
levelling will determine the straightness and the longevity of your Oval Pool. The
Straighter the level is (max +/- 0.125’’ (3.18 mm)) the easier the following steps will
be. The best tool to level the ground will be a Transit level. If you do no have access
to a transit level, use a long plank (and make sure the plank is firm (2x4 or 2x6) and
perfectly straight) and a carpenter’s level.
Make sure that there are no electrical wires, sceptic
tanks, cesspool, wells, roots (stumps), buried debris, and
negative slopes 6’ from the pool. There should always be
a positive slope driving water away of your pool. Always
install the swimming pool on high ground. If installed on
low ground the warranty will be void.
Do not add dirt to low areas.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Remove soil and
grass to this level.
Remove grass only
from low level.
PREPARING THE SITE
IMPORTANT Be aware that the installation diagrams are based on a
15x24 oval pool, if you have a different size pool you will
find that your pool has more/fewer uprights sections
to install.
Be aware that STEP 1 Through STEP 3 will be more time
consuming and labor intensive than the rest of the steps,
since the foundation of your oval pool must be done
right in order to increase the longevity of your pool.
The permissible tolerance of the soil in the straight metal
structure and the round ends must be a maximum of
± 1/8 in (3,18 mm) across the whole pool. If the general
level tolerance of the pool is not respected this could
void the warranty.
STEP 1
Refer to the ‘’Marking Diagram’’ and ‘’Marking Dimension Table’’. Once you have the
measurements and have the pool location, you will mark the soil with bright
colored spray paint that will not wear offwhile working the ground. All pools require
to have extra space to be able to work. Also, the pool buried foot beam will extend
12’’ past the pool wall.
1. Drive a stake at point A and Point B at least 6’’ in the ground. This will define the
centers of round sections and align the straight sections at measure specified in
the table.
2. Tie a rope that will be attached to a spray can be able to draw the 2x half round
sections. Use the Radius inscribed in the table to tie the can at the right length
and spray the 2 halves.
3. Measure from the middle of the stakes to draw a line to Join the 2 halves with
a straight line on each side to form an Oblong.
4. Draw the outside trench corridor as specified on the Marking Diagram.
Radius
D4
D1 D2
D3
A
CL
CL
B
Radius
Pool wall
23 cm (9’’)
Both sides
Working area
outline
MARKING DIMENSIONS
M (FT)
Pool size Center
(D1) Sideline (D2) Lenght (D3) Width (D4) Radius
12x15’ 0.19 (3’0’’¼) 1.18 (3’11’’) 4.72 (15’6’’)
3.96 m (13’) 1.98 m
(6’6’’)
12x18’ 1.83
(6’0’’7/16)2.10 (6’11’’) 5.65 (18’7’’)
12x21’ 2.76 (9’0’⅝) 3 (9’11’’) 6.55 (21’6’’)
12x24’ 3.68
(12’0’’⅞)3.93 (12’11’’) 7.49 (24’7’’)
15x21’ 1.83
(6’0’’7/16) 2.10 (6’11’’) 6.55 (21’6’’)
4.87 (16’) 2.43 (8’)15x24’ 2.76 (9’0’’⅝) 3 (9’11’’) 7.49 (24’7’’)
15x30’ 4.60
(15’1’’⅛)4.85 (15’11’’) 9.32 (30’7’’)
18x33’ 4.60
(15’1’’⅛)4.85 (15’11’’) 10.24 (33’7’’) 5.79 (19’) 2.89 (9’6’’)
18x39’ 6.44 (21’1½) 6.70 (22’) 12,07
(39’8’’)