Chad Valley 3106066 User manual

OWNER′S MANUAL
Produced for Chad Vallley Toys. Argos Ltd. Country of origin: CHINA
Address: 488-499 Avebury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW. www.argos.co.uk/chadvalley
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 0345 6 40 0800.
6FT TURTLE
QUICK UP POOL
FOR ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOLS
Important
Age: 6 years +
3106066
136423900
Assembly & User Instructions Please keep for future reference

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OWNER′S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings
Setup Instructions
Hose Connection Instructions & Maintenance & Drainage
Maintenance & Drainage
Storage & Winterising
Pool Safety Sign
Pool Cover Safety
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6 ~ 7
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When installing and using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions can result in serious injury or death
NOTICE: CUSTOMERS THAT PURCHASE POOLS MAY BE REQUIRED BY LOCAL OR STATE LAW TO INCUR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
WHEN INSTALLING A POOL, IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH STATE OR LOCAL LAWS REGARDING FENCING AND OTHER SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS. CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR LOCAL BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
CHAD VALLLEY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL EXPENSES THAT YOU MAY INCUR.
• Set up the pool only on LEVEL, STABLE, and COMPACTED soil.
• DO NOT set up the pool on sand surface.
• Excessive sand inside the pool will DAMAGE the pool liner and filtration system.
Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty.
WARNING
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
Carefully read, understand, and follow all information in this user manual before installing and using the swimming pool. These warnings, instructions, and safety
guidelines address some common risks of water recreation, but they cannot cover all risks and dangers in all cases. Always use caution, common sense, and good
judgment when enjoying any water activity.
Non-Swimmers Safety
1. Continuous, active, and vigilant supervision of weak swimmers and non-swimmers by a competent adult is required at all times (remembering that children under
five are at the highest risk of drowning);
2. Designate a competent adult to supervise the pool each time it is being used;
3. Weak swimmers or non-swimmers should wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when using the pool;
4. When the pool is not in use, or unsupervised, remove all toys from the swimming pool and its surrounding to avoid attracting children to the pool.
Safety Devices
1. It is recommended to install a barrier (and secure all doors and windows, where applicable) to prevent unauthorised access to the swimming pool;
2. Barriers, pool covers, pool alarms, or similar safety devices are helpful aids, but they are not substitutes for continuous and competent adult supervision.
Safety Equipment
1. It is recommended to keep rescue equipment (e.g. a ring buoy) by the pool;
2. Keep a working phone and a list of emergency phone numbers near the pool.
DO NOT SIT ON
OR LAY OVER
POOL WALL
AVOID
ENTRAPMENT
You can be permanently
injured.
Stay away from
suction fittings.
You may drown.
WARNING
PREVENT
DROWNING
NO DIVING!
NO JUMPING!
Watch children
at all times.
Follow all safety rules.
Shallow Water - You can
be permanently injured.
DANGER

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Safe Use of Pool
1. Encourage all users especially children to learn how to swim;
2. Learn Basic Life Support (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR) and refresh this knowledge regularly. This can make a life-saving difference in the event of an
emergency;
3. Instruct all pool users, including children, what to do in case of an emergency;
4. Never dive into any shallow body of water. This can lead to serious injury or death;
5. Do not use the swimming pool when using alcohol or medication that may impair your ability to safely use the pool;
6. When pool covers are used, remove them completely from the water surface before entering the pool;
7. Protect pool occupants from water-related illnesses by keeping the pool water treated and practising good hygiene. Consult the water treatment guidelines in the
user’s manual;
8. Store chemicals (e.g. water treatment, cleaning or disinfection products) out of the reach of children;
9. Removable ladders shall be placed on a horizontal surface (if applicable).
10. Selection of appropriate location to prevent the hazard of drowning of young children, install the mini-pool in a place where it is possible for the supervision to be
constant.
Ladder (if applicable)
1. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required (if applicable).
2. Maximum allowable weight: 150 kg.
3. Ladder shall not be used for other purposes.
Safety Care for Children
1. Assign an adult to be responsible for watching children in the pool.
2. Pool presents a drowning hazard even during filling and draining of the pool. Maintain constant supervision of children and do not remove any safety barriers
until the pool is completely empty and stowed away.
3. Children, especially children younger than five years, are at high risk of drowning. Drowning occurs silently and quickly and can occur in as little as 2 in (5 cm) of water.
4. Keep children in your direct sight, stay close, and actively supervise them when they are in or near this pool and when you are filling and emptying this pool.
5. When searching for a missing child, check the pool first, even if child is thought to be in the house.
6. Do not leave toys inside pool when finished using, since toys and similar items might attract a child to the pool. Position furniture (for example, tables, chairs)
away from pool, so that children cannot climb on it to gain access to the pool. After using pool, remove water to a level of 1/2 in (1 cm) or less.
7. Locate pumps and filters in such a way that children cannot climb on them and gain access to the pool.
Swimming Pool Awareness
1. Assembled by adults only; care should be taken in unpacking and assembling the pool; this pool may contain accessible potentially hazardous
sharp edges or points that are necessary for the pool.
2. The floor of the pool shall be visible at all times from the outside perimeter of the pool.
3. Never allow horseplay, diving, or jumping into or around the pool. Serious injury, paralysis, or death could result when this rule is disregarded. DO NOT ALLOW
anyone to swim alone without supervision.
NOTE: This pool has a maximum water fill level marked on the inside wall. Do not overfill; drain to proper level.
EMPTYING POOL: Push down on side wall and/or lift up one side of pool to empty pool water.
NOTE: 1. Pool can be cleaned with mild soap and lukewarm water only.
2. Make sure pool is completely dry before storing to help prevent mildew from forming.
3. Store all parts in a dry heated area where temperatures do not go below 0ºC (32ºF).
Warning
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION: Keep the plastic bag used in this product away from babies and children; do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriage, or
playpens. The plastic bag could block nose and mouth and prevent breathing. The plastic bag is not a toy.
1. Only for domestic use.
2. Do not install the paddling pool over concrete, asphalt or any other hard surface.
3. Place the product on a level surface at least 2 m from any structure or obstruction such as a fence, garage, house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires.
4. One person needed to install the product.
5. Installation time is around 15 minutes to 45 minutes (excluding earthworks and filling).
6. Prohibit running and lively games around the swimming pool.
7. Always maintain clear, healthy water.
8. Do not leave the drained pool outside. The empty pool is liable to become deformed and/or displaced due to wind.
Diving Risk
Do not dive into this pool. Diving into shallow water can result in a broken neck, paralysis, or death.
Electrocution Risk
1. Keep all electrical lines, radios, speakers, and other electrical appliances away from the pool.
2. Do not place pool near or under overhead electrical lines.

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Special Warning
1. Local building codes may require obtaining a building or electrical permit. Users should follow regulations on setback, barriers, devices, and other conditions.
2. DO NOT attempt to assemble this pool in adverse weather conditions, windy conditions, or when the temperature is below 16ºC (60ºF).
3. This is a storable pool, which should be disassembled and stored when temperatures are expected to fall below 0ºC (32ºF).
4. For filtration, the safety instructions shall indicate that the pool must not be used when the filtration system(s) is/are damaged (if applicable).
Ensure that you have an accessible telephone close to the pool so that you do not have to leave your children unattended while you phone.
In the event of an accident;
1. Remove the child from the water as quickly as possible;
2. Immediately call the emergency services and follow the instructions they give you;
3. Replace wet clothing with warm blankets;
4. Memorise emergency phone numbers and display them near the swimming pool:
5. Fire brigade;
6. Emergency medical service;
7. Poison control centre.
As the pool owner, you are responsible for those persons who use your pool. Therefore:
1. Never leave your children and other non-swimmers unattended in and around the pool;
2. Ensure that the water is hygienically clean;
3. Refresh your knowledge of first-aid measures at regular intervals;
4. Store water treatment media out of the reach of children;
5. Discuss the rules of conduct with your children prior to them using the swimming pool and explain the risks that can arise when around water once they are of a sufficient age;
6. Contact your pool installer if you have any questions regarding safe use of the swimming pool.
The following items of equipment can provide additional pool safety. Your swimming pool specialist can advise you on:
• Safety cover;
• Fencing around the pool with a lockable gate;
• Pool alarm system;
• Enclosure.
The general safety information cannot account for all circumstances in individual cases. You are best aware of the swimming abilities and the conduct of your
children and of other guests using your pool, as well as the site particulars. You should therefore employ further measures to ensure safety at the pool if necessary.
Such measures may for example include additional supervisory persons if the pool is being used by a number of non-swimmers at the same time.
Pool Maintenance
1. Empty pool completely after each use and store the empty pool in such a way that it does not collect water from rain or any other source.
2. After using pool, remove water to a level of 1/2 in. (1 cm) or less.
3. Carrying out checks and maintenance of the main parts every hour.
4. These checks are not carried out the product could overturn or otherwise become a hazard.
5. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten when required (if applicable).
6. Check all coverings for bolts and sharp edges and replace when required (if applicable).
7. Replace defective parts in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Change the water of product frequently (particularly in hot weather) or when noticeably contaminated.