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Connecting the ends of the steel wall using the
plug-in section
The clearance between the steel-wall ends should be approx.
5 mm. Depending on the overlap of the wall tracks, they
must be shortened to size in the curves. Make sure that you
shorten the wall tracks by the same amount in both semicir-
cles, as otherwise the symmetry of your pool will be spoiled.
The straight wall tracks are already cut to the correct length.
The plug-in section is sitting correctly when the bevelled
side is on the inside and at the top. By gently rocking the
plug-in rail back and forth you can ease insertion into the
plug-in section. To further facilitate insertion of the plug-in
rail you can lubricate both ends of the steel wall with engi-
neering Vaseline.
Preparing openings for connections
If built-in components are to be installed (skimmer, inlet
nozzle), you must break out the corresponding pre-punched
holes. Carefully remove burrs and treat with an anti-
corrosion agent.
Caution: Follow the instructions for built-in components!!!
Fixing the steel wall
In the area of the retaining walls you must fix the steel wall 5
cm below the retaining-wall edge (110 cm from the floor for
a pool height of 120 cm and 140 cm from the floor for a pool
height of 150 cm) with the screws and dowels provided.
Fixing must be carried out in a horizontal line and must be
absolutely firm. If in doubt, add further screws and dowels.
Cover screw heads with PVC-compatible adhesive tape (e.g.
parcel tape) to protect the liner.
Earthing the swimming pool
According to statutory regulations, swimming pools and all
large-area metallic parts must be connected to a potential
equaliser.
Caution: All electrical work must be carried out by a recog-
nised specialist company in accordance with the relevant
DIN and VDE regulations (e.g. DIN VDE 0100 Part 702).
Laying out the protective matting or protective
ground tarpaulin (not supplied)
We recommend the use of a protective ground tarpaulin or
matting to protect the liner from direct contact with the
ground or with any materials which may be harmful to PVC.
Thoroughly clean the ground again and then lay out the pro-
tective matting, with the individual sheets butting up against
each other. Cut the protective ground tarpaulin or matting 5 –
10 cm larger than the pool outline and tape the resulting
overlap firmly to the steel wall. Pull the edges over the wall
tracks. To do this, use PVC-compatible adhesive tape (e.g.
parcel tape). Lay out the protective ground tarpaulin or pro-
tective matting smoothly and free of creases.
Hanging the liner
Caution: Hang the liner at temperatures between +15 and
+25° C, but not in strong sunshine! If the temperature is too
high the foil becomes soft and elastic and too large. If the
temperature is too low the liner becomes hard, inelastic and
too small.
Clean the inside of the pool again. Now place the liner in the
middle of the pool and spread it out, so that the outer bonded
seams lie up against the steel wall. The liner has a shaped
hanging fringe bonded onto the main liner. Push the liner
edges with the shaped fringe over the upper edge of the steel
wall. Provisionally fix the fringe with several individual
handrail sections.
Caution: Only walk on the PVC liner barefoot or wearing
suitable shoes (no rough-studded rubber boots!).
Smoothing out the creases
Smooth the creases on the floor outwards towards the pool
wall. Now let water into the pool until the middle is covered
to a depth of approx. 2 –3 cm. Smooth any remaining
creases outwards from the centre by hand.
If the creases cannot be smoothed out:
Have the wall tracks sunk into the ground? Lift them up!
Have you overstretched the liner when hanging it in the
pool? Rehang the liner, perhaps after waiting for cooler
weather. Do not pull on the liner when hanging it! Is there
too much tension in the liner? If so, you have probably exca-
vated the foundations too deeply. Then it is essential to fill in
as necessary, not forgetting to firmly compact any fill.
Caution: from a water depth of approx. 5 –6 cm the liner
can no longer be smoothed out because of the high water
pressure.
Caution: It is essential to check that the pool is standing
absolutely vertically.
Cover the pool floor with approx. 10 cm of water. Measure
the distance between the waterline and the upper edge of the
pool at several points. If the measured values differ by
more than 2 cm the pool has been incorrectly erected. In
this case the manufacturer’s guarantee is no longer valid!
