Operation
Location
HOW THE FASTLANE WORKS
The system has two parts: a remotely located Hydraulic
Power Unit that powers the swim current and the
Swim Unit that mounts poolside. These components
are connected by two hydraulic hoses designed to keep
electricity away from the water.
The poolside Swi Unit includes a special sealed stainless
steel hydraulic otor that turns our custo -designed 16"
propeller. An innovative channeling syste straightens and
s oothes the swi current. The otor is powered by
hydraulic fluid that is carried through 1/2" dia eter
hoses fro the Power Unit to the Swi Unit. Water
enters the botto of the Fastlane fro all direc-
tions through a perforated stainless steel
(type 316L) intake grill.
The rugged 5 horsepower Power
Unit is typically located with
your other pool equip ent,
keeping any electricity away
fro the pool. The re ote
Hydraulic Power Unit con-
tains 5 gallons of
biodegradable vegetable-
based hydraulic fluid that is
pu ped to the Swi Unit. By
varying the flow of oil you change the
speed of the propeller and thus the swi current.
USING YOUR FASTLANE
Learning to use your Fastlane takes
only seconds. Turn the Fastlane on
by pressing the On/Off button on
your remote control. Position yourself
on the wall opposite the Swim Unit so that
you can swim into the current. While it is easy to look
up and center yourself on the current, we recommend
our optional floor mirror. Placed on your pool bottom,
the mirror will help center you in the current
as well as provide valuable feed-
back on your stroke.
When changing the speed with the
Slower and Faster buttons on your
re ote control, wait a few seconds for
the current to adjust. Set the water
speed at a co fortable level for your needs.
Re e ber, since you never stop and turn at
a wall, you will tire 20% to 30% faster than
when swi ing laps.
To stop swi ing, si ply swi out of the current.
Press the On/Off button on your re ote control to turn
off the Power Unit. Restart whenever you want by press-
ing the On/Off button. The current will return to the last
speed progra ed into the re ote. In addition, the Fastlane
has a built-in safety ti er that shuts the current off after
30 inutes.
CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR SWI UNIT
The Fastlane can be installed in virtually any new or
existing in-ground concrete, gunite, masonry, vinyl-lined
or fiberglass pool, and in many aboveground pools as
well. The Swim Unit can be placed in water as shallow as
35". Generally speaking, if the pool is deep enough for
swimming in, it’s deep enough for a Fastlane.
Your Fastlane arrives via UPS and can be installed in any pool.
Once electricity is brought to the Power Unit, a reasonably
handy ho eowner can attach the Deck Mount Fastlane to an
existing pool deck and be swi ing in an hour or two. A pool
contractor, however, will typically install the Wall Mount
Fastlane during the pool’s construction. The cost and co plexi-
ty of each task is site dependent.
The Swi Unit ust be installed no closer than 24" fro any
adjacent wall.
Select a location for the Swi Unit that is at least 12' fro the
opposing wall of the pool (see diagra to the right). This will
provide you a luxurious “lane” to swi in.
Alternative desirable
locations
Unfavorable locations
NOTE: To ensure a turbu-
lent-free swim current, it is
key to position the Swim
Unit away from surrounding
walls, benches, stairs, etc. The
installed Swim Unit should
be at least 24 inches from an
adjacent wall or obstruction
and at least 14 feet from an
opposing wall or obstruction.
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THE FASTLANE®
The Fastlane produces a smooth even swim current in any pool. Adjustable from zero up to a 1:10 hundred
yard pace (1:16/100 meters) the Fastlane allows you to swim in place for as long as you like. Converts any small
pool into a perfect place for fitness swimming.
A Fastlane is not a toy. It is a serious swi ing achine intended for fitness swi ing.
It should never be used by children without proper adult supervision.
Remote
Control
