Endless pools Fastlane User manual

FASTLANE®

By Endless Pools®

OWNER’S MANUAL

Fastlane®Swim Unit Installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT, READ AND

FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO

CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, FIRE, INJURY, OR DEATH

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT IF THIS

PRODUCT IS NOT INSTALLED OR USED CORRECTLY

CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER SWIM UNSUPERVISED

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK-

•All electrical connections should be made by a licensed electrician in

accordance with the all applicable National and local code and ordinances.

•This product must not be installed within 5 (1,5m) feet of any metal

surface, unless the surface has been properly bonded and/or grounded

in accordance with any applicable national or local electrical code.

•Improper installation will create a hazardous situation that can result

in property damage, injury, or death.

•Parts containing live parts, except parts supplied with safety extra-low

voltage not exceeding 12V, must be inaccessible to a person in the pool.

•Parts incorporating electrical components, except remote control devices,

must be located or fixed so that they cannot fall into the pool.

This product must be installed in accordance with any applicable state and

local code. Consult your local building and health code for more information.

DANGER

WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

WARNING

ALL SAFETY SIGNS PROVIDED WITH THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERMANENTLY

INSTALLED SO THAT THEY ARE VISIBLE TO ALL OCCUPANTS. SHOULD YOU REQUIRE

ADDITIONAL SIGNS OR REPLACEMENTS, CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE END USER TO ENSURE THAT ANYONE

WHO USES THIS PRODUCT IS PROPERLY INFORMED OF ALL SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS.

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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) OR RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD)

is required for this product. The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current

Device (RCD) is NOT provided with this product. One must be sourced locally and in-

stalled into the panel box by a licensed electrician when making the electrical connections

to the spa equipment.

Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Device (RCD) prior to

each use to ensure that it works properly.

DO NOT permit any electrical equipment appliance such as lights, radio, television, or

telephone within 5 feet (1,5m) of this product. DO NOT operate any such product while

in this product or while you are wet.

Electrical power should be shut off to this product prior to any service being performed.

GROUND ALL METAL EQUIPMENT

A green colored terminal labeled G is found inside the heater-controller. Inside both

the optional hydraulic power unit and inside the load center box there are terminal bus

bars used exclusively for grounding purposes. These terminals must be connected to the

grounding means provided in the electrical supply panel, using a continuous copper wire

equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment.

The electrical components inside the spa cabinet will have means to connect the local

common bonding grid. Connect these components to the bonding grid using an insulated

or bare copper conductor not smaller than a No. 6 AWG.

All ﬁeld installed metal components such as handrails, ladders, or similar hardware within

3m of the spa must be connected to the local bonding grid with copper conductors not

smaller than No. 6 AWG.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING

Children should never be allowed to use this product without adult supervision.

Children should never have unsupervised access to this product.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF INJURY

Pregnant women (or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician prior to using

this product. High water temperatures have a high potential for causing damage to the

fetus in the early stages of pregnancy.

Anyone taking medication should consult a physician prior to using this product.

Anyone under the inﬂuence of drugs or alcohol should not use this product.

Anyone with an infectious disease or with an open wound or sore should not use this

product.

Anyone who has a history of heart disease, high or low blood pressure, circulatory system

problems, diabetes, or someone is who is battling obesity should consult a physician prior

to using this product.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING

Prolonged immersion in high temperature water can cause hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs

when the internal temperature of the body is several degrees higher than the normal 98.6°F

(37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting.

The effects of hyperthermia include:

1. Failure to perceive heat

2. Failure to recognize the need to exit the water

3. Unawareness of a hazardous situation

4. Fetal damage in pregnant women

5. Physical inability to exit the water

6. Unconsciousness- which can lead to drowning

Keep hair and body parts away from suction ﬁttings. Long hair should not be allowed

to ﬂoat freely in the water. Hair should be tied up or placed under a bathing cap.

RISK OF INJURY

Do not remove or tamper with any suction ﬁtting. NEVER operate this

product if a suction cover is missing or damaged.

All suction ﬁttings in this product are sized to match the ﬂow rate.

Always use compatible suction ﬁttings should they need to be replaced.

NEVER replace a suction ﬁtting with one rated less than the ﬂow rate

marked on the original suction ﬁtting.

Never use this product alone.

Always completely remove the cover prior to using this product.

Water will splash out of this product. The ﬁnish surface immediately

surrounding this product should be a non-slip material.

TO REDUCE RISK OF DROWNING

The water in this product must never exceed 104ºF (40ºC).

Safe water temperature for Aquatic Exercise is approximately 80ºF (27ºC).

TO AVOID INJURY

DO NOT use this product alone.

Remove all jewelry, watches, etc. prior to using this product.

Use caution when entering and exiting this product as wet surfaces can be slippery.

RISK OF INJURY

Keep all breakables, especially glass, away from this product.

Never insert any objects into any openings.

TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY

Keep all chemicals away from children and pets.

DO NOT stack chemicals on top of one another.

NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.

Sanitizing chemicals must be stored separately from balancing chemicals.

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Section 1 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF AN ENDLESS POOL FASTLANE

The Fastlane® swimming machine by Endless Pools is a hydraulically-powered system that creates a

smooth, adjustable-speed swim current in a conventional pool. The Fastlane has been fabricated with the

nest, most durable materials and designed to meet the most stringent safety standards including VGB

2008. The swim current produced is wider than your body and deeper than your stroke — far superior to

currents created by one or more jets. Two 3/8" (9,5mm) hydraulic hoses carrying a non-food grade, biode-

gradable vegetable oil run between the hydraulic Power Unit and the Fastlane Swim Unit, thus eliminating

the need for electricity poolside. When pumped at high pressure, this hydraulic uid creates a swim current

by turning the shaft of a submerged stainless steel hydraulic motor in the Fastlane Swim Unit, which in turn

rotates a 16" (40,6cm) diameter propeller. The Power Unit is activated using a 3-button radio frequency

remote control that can turn the unit on and off and adjust the speed. It is best if the Power Unit is within

25' (7,6m) of the Swim Unit to minimize pressure loss. An optional 6" (15,2cm) LED swim pace display is

available to monitor your speed.

Note: All of the 316L stainless steel screws provided for the assembly of this unit should be tightened to

the recommended 25 in-lbs of torque.

W = Wall Mount Fastlane D = Deck Mount Fastlane

The Fastlane can be mounted one of two ways:

The Wall Mount Fastlane fastens to the wall of the pool using the bracket provided. Two 1 1/2" (38mm)

PVC pipes which serve as conduits for the hydraulic hoses run under the pool deck to a remotely located,

5-horsepower, hydraulic Power Unit, as shown in Figure 1.1.

Fig. 1.1

The Deck Mount Fastlane fastens to the pool deck using the hanger bracket provided. The two hydraulic

lines then run back to the remotely located, 5-horspower, hydraulic Power Unit. The hydraulic hoses can

be run through a conduit or run aboveground, as shown in Figure 1.2.

Fig. 1.2

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Section 2 CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR YOUR FASTLANE

The Fastlane can t in virtually any swimming pool. For optimal water ow, we recommend that you allow

at least 12 feet (3,7m) between the wall on which the Fastlane is installed and the opposing wall in line with

the Swim Unit. The Fastlane has more than 9 square feet (.83m2) of water intake to eliminate any entrap-

ment hazards. The water depth where the Fastlane is installed must be at least 39" (99cm) deep. In addition,

the Fastlane must be installed no closer than 24" (61cm) from any adjacent wall as shown in Figure 2.1,

Minimum Clearance Guidelines.

When choosing a location for your Fastlane, you should also consider the route for the hydraulic hoses

to run back to the Power Unit. The Power Unit needs to sit on a solid, level surface, preferably not on

wet ground, and requires a 30-amp, 220-volt GFCI electric service. For UK and international electrical

requirements, please refer to Section 11. The optional Outdoor Power Unit with Weather Guard may be

located outside, but should not be subject to driving rain. Typically, the Power Unit is located with the other

pool equipment and, if possible, long hydraulic runs should be avoided because of pressure loss. If you

wish to have a run greater than 25' (7,6m), you must transition from 3/8" (9,5mm) hydraulic hoses to 1/2"

(12,7mm) run hoses with the addition of a junction box as reviewed in Section 5.

MINIMUM 24” (61cm)

24"

(61cm)

(99cm)

(53,3cm)

19"

(48,2cm)

Fig. 2.1 Minimum Clearance Guide

Section 3 RECEIVING YOUR FASTLANE

The Endless Pools Fastlane is comprised of a minimum of six (6) parcels. Additional parcels may be

shipped as appropriate. All items will be shipped via UPS Ground.

Items shipped UPS

Parcel 1: Fastlane Propulsion Housing Kit

Parcel 2: Fastlane Propulsion Base Kit

Parcel 3: Hydraulic Power Unit (wireless remote controls and antenna kit located inside controller)

Parcel 4: Hydraulic Fluid (5 Gallon container)

Wall Mount Fastlane

Parcel 5: Wall Mount Fastlane Mounting Kit (wall mount bracket and hardware for wall mount kit)

Parcel 6: Accessory Kit for Fastlane (hat sections, propulsion housing lid, hardware kit

for Fastlane assembly)

Deck Mount Fastlane

Parcel 5: Accessory Kit for Fastlane (hat sections, propulsion housing lid, hardware kit

for Fastlane assembly)

Bracket Kit for Deck Mount Fastlane (hanging bracket, deck plate, hardware for bracket kit)

Optional Equipment

Weather Guard Floor Mirror

Swim Pace Display Wi-Fi Kit (included in the accessory kit if purchased)

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Section 4 WALL MOUNT BRACKET

Note: Please read instructions fully prior to installing the wall mount bracket.

4.A. Gunite Pool

If the pool being constructed is gunite, please follow the instructions below.

The Wall Mount Fastlane Mounting Kit for Gunite pools includes the following:

(refer to Fig 4.1)

(1) PVC Wall Bracket

(2) Bonding Clamp

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Threaded Mounting Rod

(6) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Jam Nut

(6) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Flat Washer

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Lock Washer

(2) 1-1/2" (38mm) Thru-Wall Fitting

(2) 1-1/2" (38mm) MPT x 1” (25mm) FPT Bushing Reducer

(2) 1" (25mm) Liquid Tight Fitting

1" (25mm)

Liquid Tight Fitting

1-1/2" (38mm) x 1" (25mm)

Bushing Reducer

Thru-Wall Fitting

Rubber Gasket

Threaded Rod

1-1/2" (25mm) PVC Flex

(Supplied By Others)

Thru-Wall Fitting

Lock Nut

Cork Gasket

Bonding Clamp

Wall Bracket

Jam Nut

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Flat Washer/Jam Nut

(Back Of Bracket)

Flat Washer/Jam Nut

(Front Of Bracket)

Fig. 4.1

Secure the thru-wall ttings to the bracket as shown in Fig 4.1. The rubber gasket should be between the

thru-wall and the bracket on the poolside of the bracket and the cork gasket should be between the bracket

and the locknut on the outside. Tighten the lock nut with a pair of channel locks or strap wrench.

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The bracket is to be installed into the pool wall as shown in Figure 4.2 so that the two threaded mounting

rods are 1-1/2" (38mm) above the intended waterline for the pool, which is typically halfway up the skim-

mer. The "Waterline" mark on the bracket will sit along the pools intended waterline.

Level and position the bracket so that the PVC surface of the bracket will be ush with the nished surface

of the pool wall as shown in Figures 4.2. and 4.5. The area below the bracket should be no more than 5

degrees less than the vertical down to at least 39" (99cm) below the waterline. The Fastlane is 21" (53,3cm)

wide. Consequently, the 21" (53,3cm) section of wall where the bracket is located should be straight or

near straight.

The threaded rods attached to the bracket must be tied back to the rebar of the pool with rebar wire. Once

encased in concrete, these rods will serve as a suitable hanger. The threaded rods must penetrate 1-1/4" to

1-1/2" (31,8mm x 38mm) into the nished pool and will be used to hang the Fastlane

Rebar Grid

Tie Threaded Rods to

rebar with rebar wire

Finished

Pool Wall

Wall Bracket

flush with

finished pool wall

Threaded Rods

1-1/2" (38mm)

above pools waterline

Fig. 4.2

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Once the bracket is tied back to the rebar and positioned, unroll the exible PVC from the wall mount

bracket back to the hydraulic power unit. Any bends in the exible PVC should be gradual sweeps and not

sharp to allow the hydraulic hoses to easily be fed through each conduit. Each length of PVC must be no

longer than 21ft (6,4m) and should exit the ground near the hydraulic power unit. Glue the PVC ex pipe

into the thru-wall ttings at the wall mount bracket (Fig 4.3).

1-1/2" (38mm)

PVC Flex Pipe

Fig. 4.3

If the distance between the wall mount bracket and the hydraulic power unit is greater than 25ft (7,6m)

then a junction box and additional ex pipe must be employed. In this case, the ex pipe between the wall

mount bracket and the junction box must be 24ft 6in (7,5m). This will allow the hydraulic hoses attached to

the Fastlane to terminate just inside the junction box. See section 5 for additional information.

The threaded rods must be tied into the pools bonding grid. Secure a bonding clamp to each threaded

rod. Attach a #8 solid copper wire to each bonding clamp. These wires MUST be attached to a bonding

connection that’s incorporated into the pools bonding grid. In most cases this will be a connection at the

rebar. Verify ALL bonding connections are tight before shooting gunite (Fig 4.4).

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Bonding Clamp

(See Detail A)

Bonding Clamp

#8 Solid Copper Wire

MUST BE ATTACHED TO

POOL BONDING GRID

Threaded

Rod

DETAIL A

Fig. 4.4

Prior to shooting gunite, it is critical that the opening of each thru-wall and the threaded rods that extend

into the nished pool be covered. No gunite can be embedded in these areas.

After verifying the bracket is positioned, bonding connections are secure, and thru-wall openings/threaded

rods are covered, gunite can be shot (Fig 4.5).

Finished Pool Wall

Fig. 4.5

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4.B. Steel/Polymer Pool with a Vinyl Liner

If the pool being constructed is a steel or polymer pool with a vinyl liner, please follow

the instructions below.

The Wall Mount Fastlane Mounting Kit for steel/polymer/gunite pools with a vinyl

liner includes the following:

(1) PVC Wall Bracket

(2) Bonding Clamp

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Threaded Mounting Rod

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Coupler

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Threaded Stud

(4) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Jam Nut

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Flat Washer

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Lock Washer

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Rubber Washer

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel with Neoprene (Sacricial Washer)

(2) 3/8" (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolt (Sacricial Bolt)

(2) 1-1/2" (38mm) Star Thru-Wall Fitting

(2) 1-1/2" (38mm) MPT x FSlip Adapter

(2) 1-1/2" (38mm) MPT x 1” (25mm) FPT Bushing Reducer

(2) 1" (25mm) Liquid Tight Fitting

(1) Clear Silicone

Position the PVC template where the Fastlane will attach to the pool wall and align the bottom of the

template with the expected water level in the pool (which will typically be located at the centerline of the

skimmer) as shown in Figure 4.6. Use duct tape to temporarily adhere the PVC template to the pool wall.

Be certain that the PVC template is level in the pool. Trace the outline of the star thru-wall ttings and

threaded rod hole penetrations that are cut in the PVC template onto the pool wall. Remove the PVC tem-

plate from the pool wall. Cut or punch the openings for the star thru-wall ttings and threaded rod holes.

Fig. 4.6

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Install the star thru-wall ttings with the holes for the cover at 12, 3, 6, and 9 (clock positions) as shown in

Figure 4.7

Pool Wall

Holes in thru-wall fitting

oriented at 12, 3, 6, 9

clock positions

Star Thru-Wall Fitting

Fig. 4.7

Thread the 3/8" (9,5mm) jam nut onto the threaded rod. Thread the hex coupling onto the threaded rod so

that half of the hex coupling is threaded onto the rod and the other half that’s facing the pool is protruding

off the threaded rod. Tighten the jam nut so that its ush with the hex coupling to prevent the hex coupling

from threading further onto the rod. On the outside of the pool (backside of the pool wall), position each

rod and hex coupling to align with the 3/8" (9,5mm) holes drilled (Fig 4.8).

DETAIL A

Threaded Rod

(See Detail A)

Backside of pool wall

Threaded Rod

Hex Coupling

Jam Nut

Fig. 4.8

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On the inside of the pool, thread the sacricial 3/8" (9,5mm) steel (with rubber washer) and bolt into the

hex coupling through the hole that was previously drilled in the steel wall. Tighten the bolt to secure the

assembly (Fig 4.9).

Inside Pool Wall

Sacrificial Hardware

(See Detail A)

Sacrificial

Bolt

Sacrificial

Washer

Hex Coupling

DETAIL A

Fig. 4.9

Apply Teon thread sealant to the threads of the 1/1/2" (38mm) MPT x FSlip adapters and thread them

into the backside of the star thru-wall ttings. Unroll the exible PVC from the wall mount bracket back to

the hydraulic power unit. Any bends in the exible PVC should be gradual sweeps and not sharp to allow

the hydraulic hoses to be easily fed through the conduit. Each length of PVC must be no longer than 21ft

(6,4m) and should exit the ground near the hydraulic power unit. Glue the PVC ex pipe into the adapter

and run the pipe back to the power unit (Fig 4.10)

Adapter and Flex Pipe

(See Detail A)

1-1/2" (38mm)

PVC Flex Pipe

1-1/2" (38mm)

MPT x FSlip

Adapter

DETAIL A

Fig. 4.10

If the distance between the wall mount bracket and the hydraulic power unit is greater than 25ft (7,6m)

then a junction box and additional ex pipe must be employed. In this case, the ex pipe between the wall

mount bracket and the junction box must be 24ft 6in (7,5m). This will allow the hydraulic hose attached to

the Fastlane to terminate just inside the junction box. Refer to section 5 for additional information.

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The threaded rods must be tied into the pools bonding grid. If using rebar in the pools concrete collar,

tie the threaded rods to the rebar using rebar wire. Secure a bonding clamp to each threaded rod. Attach

a #8 solid copper wire to each bonding clamp. These wires MUST be attached to a bonding connection

that’s incorporated into the pools bonding grid. In most cases this connection will be at the pools existing

equipment (heater, pump, etc.) that’s presumably already tied into the bonding grid of the pool. Verify these

connections are tight before pouring concrete (Fig 4.11)

Bonding Clamp

#8 Solid

Copper

Wire

DETAIL A

Bonding Clamp

(See Detail A)

Threaded

Rod

Fig. 4.11

Prior to pouring concrete, it is critical that the opening of each thru-wall and the sacricial bolt be covered.

No concrete can be embedded in these areas. Pour the concrete collar around the top ange of the pool

encasing the threaded rods and conduit in place. This encasement will help secure the Fastlane (Fig 4.12).

Concrete Collar

PVC Flex Pipe

Pool Wall

Bonding Clamp

#8 Solid Copper Wire

MUST BE ATTACHED TO

POOL BONDING GRID

Threaded Rod

Fig. 4.12

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After the concrete has cured remove the sacricial 3/8” (9,5mm) washers and bolts and install the pool

liner. Before beginning the liner installation, be sure to note the orientation of the star thru-wall holes at the

12, 3, 6, and 9 (clock positions) as they will be hidden once the liner is installed. After the liner is installed,

add water to the pool to weigh the liner down pulling it tight. When the liner is tight, cut the holes for each

thru-wall tting and threaded rod hole using a sharp utility knife. Cut the holes as small as possible for the

threaded rods (Fig 4.13).

Remove sacrificial washers

and bolts BEFORE installing

the liner

Pool Liner

Cut holes in liner for the

thru-wall fittings using

the fitting as a template

Cut holes for the 3/8" (9,5mm)

threaded rods

Fig. 4.13

Using a scratch awl, poke the holes out in each star thru-wall tting (holes located in 12, 3, 6, 9 clock

positions) and install the thru-wall faceplates using the screws provided. Tighten the screws with a hand

screwdriver to avoid cracking the faceplates. Apply RTV or a similar caulk to the threaded stud and rubber

washer and thread each stud into the 3/8" (9,5mm) holes in the liner/pool wall making sure the rubber

washer is ush against pool liner. (Fig 4.14).

Pool Liner

Threaded Stud &

Thru-Wall Faceplates

(See Detail A)

Thru-Wall

Faceplate

Screw

Rubber Washer

Threaded

Stud

DETAIL A

Fig. 4.14

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4.C. Gunite Pool with a Vinyl Liner

If the pool being constructed is a gunite pool with a vinyl liner, please

follow the instructions below.

The Wall Mount Fastlane Mounting Kit for steel/polymer/gunite pools with a vinyl

liner includes the following:

(1) PVC Wall Bracket

(2) Bonding Clamp

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Threaded Mounting Rod

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Coupler

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Threaded Stud

(4) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Jam Nut

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Flat Washer

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Lock Washer

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Rubber Washer

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel with Neoprene (Sacricial Washer)

(2) 3/8” (9,5mm) Stainless Steel Hex Head Bolt (Sacricial Bolt)

(2) 1-1/2” (38mm) Star Thru-Wall Fitting

(2) 1-1/2” (38mm) MPT x FSlip Adapter

(2) 1-1/2” (38mm) MPT x 1” (25mm) FPT Bushing Reducer

(2) 1” (25mm) Liquid Tight Fitting

(1) Clear Silicone

Install the star thru-wall ttings in the cutouts of the wall mount bracket making sure the holes in the t-

tings are oriented in the 12, 3, 6, and 9 (clock positions) as shown in Figure 4.15.

Thru-Wall Lock Nut

Star Thru-Wall

Fitting

Wall Mount Bracket

Holes in fitting at 12, 3, 6, 9

clock positions

Fig. 4.15

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Thread the 3/8” (9,5mm) jam nut onto the threaded rod. Thread the hex coupling onto the threaded rod so

that half of the hex coupling is threaded onto the rod and the other half that’s facing the pool is protruding

off the threaded rod. Tighten the jam nut so that its ush with the hex coupling to prevent the hex coupling

from threading further onto the rod (Fig 4.16).

Threaded Rod

Hex Coupling

Jam Nut

Fig. 4.16

On the backside of the bracket, position each threaded rod with the hex coupling to align with the 3/8"

(9,5mm) holes. On the front of the bracket, thread the sacricial 3/8" (9,5mm) steel with rubber washers

and bolts into the hex couplings (Fig 4.17).

Sacrificial Bolt

Sacrificial Washer

Threaded Rod

Assembly

Fig. 4.17

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The bracket is to be installed into the pool wall so that the two threaded rods are 1-1/2" (38mm) above the

intended waterline, which is typically halfway up the skimmer. The bottom straight edge of the bracket

should be aligned with the expected waterline. Level and position the bracket so that the PVC surface of the

bracket will be ush with the nished surface of the pool wall. The threaded rods attached to the bracket

must be tied back to the rebar of the pool with rebar wire. Once encased in concrete, these rods will serve

as a suitable hanger. The threaded rods must penetrate 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" (31,8mm x 38mm) into the nished

pool and will be used to hang the Fastlane (Fig 4.18).

Tie Threaded Rods to

rebar with rebar wire

Rebar Grid

Finished Pool Wall

Wall Bracket

flush with

finished pool wall

Threaded Rods

1-1/2" (38mm)

above pools waterline

Fig. 4.18

Apply Teon thread sealant to the threads of the 1/1/2" (38mm) MPT x FSlip adapters and thread them

into the backside of the star thru-wall ttings. Unroll the exible PVC from the wall mount bracket back to

the hydraulic power unit. Any bends in the exible PVC should be gradual sweeps and not sharp to allow

the hydraulic hoses to be easily fed through the conduit. Each length of PVC must be no longer than 21ft

(6,4m) and should exit the ground near the hydraulic power unit. Glue the PVC ex pipe into the adapter

and run the pipe back to the power unit (Fig 4.19).

Adapter and Flex Pipe

(See Detail A)

DETAIL A

1-1/2" (38mm)

PVC Flex Pipe

1-1/2" (38mm)

MPT x FSlip

Adapter

Fig. 4.19