Plastica WOODEN FUN POOL Manual

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8ft & 10ft
Octagonal
WPM010 May 2015 Edition
Self Build In tall In truction
WOODEN
FUN POOL

Co te ts
I troductio
Recommendations for Storage after Delivery 3
General Safety Precautions 3
Required Tools 3
Kit Contents 3
Safety Precautions 3
Natural Timber Defects 4
Preparatio of the Base
Option 1: Subsoil Base 5
Option 2: Concrete Base 5
Assembly of the Shell
Decide on the Layout of your P ool 6
Assembling the Pool Walls 6
Installing the Top Shelving 9
Fixing the Skimmer to the Wall 10
Fixing the Return 11
Fixing the Return Low Level Suction 11
Gaskets 11
Fitting the Linerlock 12
Fitting the Felt Underlay 12
I stalli g the Li er 13
Optio al Upgrades
Krystal Klear Filter 17
Nano Plug & Play Heater 17
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You are advised to read this entire manual before
starting your project.
In the event of any problems please contact your
dealer immediately. Warranty claims will not be
entertained if there is delay in reporting a problem or
these instructions have not been followed correctly.
I troductio
• Do not store the wood in direct sunlight or under a
black cover as this will cause distortion which will
make installation extremely difficult.
• Assemble the pool structure as soon as possible
after receipt.
• Assemble the pool structure in one go, preferably
in the morning while the temperature is cool.
• If the pool must be stored then use a cool well-
ventilated place, sheltered from sun and rain. If
possible keep the pool in its original packaging.
• Components that are damaged, cracked or
distorted due to bad storage and/or handling on site
are not covered by warranty.
In the pre-assembly period the wood is sensitive to
variations in temperature and humidity. It is therefore
necessary that you take the following precautions
immediately after delivery.
Wood is a living material and once cut the
appearance of cracks, slight movements or changes
in colour are normal and the planks (except in
extreme circumstances) do not need replacing. The
planks will have been recently treated and may be
delivered to you still moist. In case of a rapid change
in temperature; these planks can dry very quickly and
lose 1 or 2mm of height. This might give you the
impression that they are lifting up while they are
actually shrinking.
Recommendations for Storage after Delivery
• Your filtration kit (filter, pump and any optional
heating) should be placed at least 2m from the pool
shell. You may need to purchase extra pipe and
fittings for this. A good option is to house this in a
filter box or small garden building.
• It is important to ensure the electricity supply for the
pump or any other electrical item has 30mA RCD
protection and conforms to current electrical
regulations.
• Never leave children unattended around the pool
when completed or at any stage of construction.
• The pool is designed for domestic use. Running
along the top rail, diving or jumping into the water
from the edge must not be allowed under any
circumstances. The pool is not suitable for the
addition of diving boards.
General Safety Precautions
Check the packing list detailing the contents. As you
unpack your pool check that you have all parts
required and that their condition is satisfactory.
Contact your dealer immediately if you are in any
doubt or believe parts may be missing/damaged.
Kit Contents
There are no specialist tools required but in addition
to regular hand tools the following will be useful.
• Heavy mallets for assembling walls.
• Large spirit level and set square.
• Quality battery drill with screw driver bits, drill bits
and counter sink.
• Clamps for holding components.
• Large mitre block with 90 & 22½ degree slots for
cutting pipes and liner lock.
• Large scissors for cutting underlay felt.
Required Tools
Safety Precautions
Never leave children unattended around the pool
when completed or at any stage of construction.
RISK OF DROWNING
Use safety goggles during installation to reduce risk of eye injury.
Gloves should be worn to protect fingers.
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Natural Timber Defects
Whilst we t y to ensu e that ou timbe p oducts each you in
pe fect condition, we have to emembe we a e dealing with a
natu al mate ial and the e a e many defects which can a ise.
These a e completely no mal and have no det imental effect on
the p oduct. Below a e some images and desc iptions. We also
manufactu e ou p oducts so that most natu al defects a e inside
to p oduct whe e you wouldn’t see them. The plank may be
eve sible, so it can be used eithe way a ound.
Shake appea s like a se ies of splits. With a timbe section
of this size you will always encounte some deg ee of this
(usually on one side). This does not affect the st ength of the
p oduct and you will find the shake opens in continued wa m
weathe and then closes up when the weathe is wet and coole
o the e is a lot of moistu e in the ai . We do manufactu e ou
p oducts so that most natu al defects a e on the inside of the
p oduct whe e it will not be seen.
Pith is simula to the above defect and quite often found along
side each othe . Most of this is typically machined to be on the
inside of the p oduct.
Knots a e typically found in timbe as shown. These a e not
gene ally an issue and can actually be benificial eleiving st ess
points in timbe . In many peoples opinion these add cha acte
to the p oducts.
Cupping is mainly caused by the t eatment of the timbe .
When timbe is kiln d ied and then p essu e t eated it can cause
cupping. Although we do ou best to limit this, the best way to
counte act this is as you build the walls of you p oduct, have
one plank with the g owth ings facing one way and the next with
the ings facing the opposite di ection. This is only possible on
squa e o ectangula p oducts as the planks a e eve sible. On
octagonal p oducts if you have a p oblematic plank t y it in
anothe wall position to see whe e it will fit best.
Shake
Pith
Knot
Cupping
Counter
Cupping

Preparatio of the Base
OPTION 1: Subsoil Base
• Although the recommended base is concrete (see
Option 2 below) you may choose to construct your
pool on undisturbed subsoil. You must satisfy
yourself that your site conditions are suitable. If
your site is wet and prone to ground water or
flooding use a concrete base.
• Never construct your pool on made up ground,
always dig down to undisturbed subsoil.
• Clear an area at least the size of the appropriate
concrete base.
• Ensure that the cleared area is flat, level and
smooth and that all vegetation has been removed.
• Ensure that all stones, sharp objects and roots are
removed. Failure to prepare the ground will result
in a damaged liner. Any damage caused to the liner
by not using the recommended concrete base is
specifically excluded from any warranty.
• Please refer to the later section Levelling the Floor
(in Section C) as extra work may be required at that
stage if a concrete base has not been used.
• The recommended minimum thickness for a
concrete base is 100mm (4”). Using a steel
reinforcing grid in the concrete will greatly increase
its strength and is recommended. Every site is
different so give due consideration to increasing
this specification if you have unstable ground or any
other concerns. If in doubt seek the advice of a
ground working contractor or a civil engineer.
• Never construct your pool on made up ground,
always dig down to undisturbed subsoil.
• The minimum size of a concrete base should be
300mm larger than the outside perimeter of your
pool walls.
• Ensure that your finished concrete is absolutely
level over the whole pool area. If your base is not
level the pool water level will show this after filling.
• Ensure that your finished concrete is absolutely flat
over the whole pool area. Any high and low areas
will cause difficulties with construction and spoil the
finished look of the liner floor.
• Ensure that your finished concrete is absolutely
smooth. Rough concrete can damage the pool
liner. The swimming pool liner and felt will not hide
imperfections. Tamp lines or trowel marks will show
through when the pool is filled.
• Allow your concrete to cure before assembling your
pool.
OPTION 2: Concrete Base
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• Decide which end of the pool you would like the
skimmer and return or low level suction (depending
on which pool you have ordered) flow fittings.
Please refer to Section D: Filtration Equipment and
Pipes which will help you decide. The skimmer is
best fitted facing into the prevailing wind so that
floating debris is blown into the skimmer.
• If you are planning to use an underwater light
decide which side to install it on. A light would
usually be sited in the middle of one side and where
the external wires will not appear unsightly.
Assembly of the Shell
Decide on the Layout of your Pool
• Carefully unpack the pallet of wooden planks and
stack them in the middle of your pool area.
Assembly will be faster if you sort the planks into
their different types at this stage.
• Wooden knocking blocks are provided; these are
small untreated blocks of wood which protect the
pool wall planks as they are knocked together.
Place the knocking block so its grooves align with
the tongues of the plank being hit. Never hit a plank
with mallet or hammer but always use the grooved
blocks provided.
• Each plank must have 2 tongues facing upwards
and 2 grooves facing downwards. This will be a
single tongue and groove on 8ft/27mm model.
• Each plank must be fully tapped home along its
entire length.
• If a plank is difficult to fit, first make sure no object
like a small stone has become lodged in any
groove.
• If a plank is still difficult to fit try it in another location.
• If a plank is warped start fitting from one end and
using the tongue and groove as rails “zip” the plank
down by gradually working along the length striking
firmly with a mallet and the wooden knocking block.
Using a clamp may be helpful.
• Do not start a new layer of planks without making
sure every preceding plank is full interlinked.
• Below are two photos showing each wall section
plank for both the 10ft and 8ft model.
Assembling the Pool Walls
Bottom
half plank
Top full plank
Top half
plank
Standard plank
Bottom
half plank
Top full plank
Top half
plank
Standard plank
44mm (10ft models) 27mm (8ft model)
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• Find the 4 bottom half planks that have a flat under
side and two tongues facing upwards. Place these
flat side down as shown below.
• Using 4 standard planks you can now form the first
layer of the pool walls. The 45 degree interlocking
slot at each plank end will form the shape of your
pool.
• Fit the next layer of planks so each side has two
layers.
• Continue to fit layers of planks.
• Choose the position for your filtration wall carefully.
• 8ft Models O ly: There is no skimmer plank. You
will be provided with an inlet and low level suction
plank which has two holes. Install this on the 3rd
full plank from the bottom.
• 10ft Models O ly: Install the inlet plank as the third
full plank up (on 3ft depth pools this should be the
second full plank above the bottom half plank).
• The flower shaped cutout should be on the inside
of the pool.
• Continue to build up the walls checking alignment.
• Using all the standard planks, firmly tapping them
into place and checking for level as you go.
• 10ft models o ly: For 4ft depth pools, insert the
lower skimmer plank on the 8th layer (same wall as
the inlet).
• 10ft models o ly: For 3ft depth pools, the lower
skimmer plank should be on the 5th full plank up on
the wall which starts with a bottom half plank (same
wall as the inlet).
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• At this point hang the skimmer as shown before you
continue installing planks.
• The next stage is to insert your top full planks and
upper skimmer plank. These have two grooves and
a flat top as shown on page 6.
• Finish off the wall structure using the top half planks
as shown on page 6.
• When all the walls of your product are built the
structure should look like above.
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Installing the Top Shelving (10ft models)
Installing the Top Shelving (8ft models)
• The pool is supplied with nine shelving brackets.
Carefully mark the centre of each wall and either
side of the skimmer on the top of the pool wall.
Using the 5mm x 70mm screws provided fix the top
shelving brackets to the outside of the pool wall.
These will provide support for the top shelving. Use
two screws per shelving bracket (it may be
necessary to pilot drill the wall).
• You will be supplied with eight pre-cut shelving
supports which will run along the outside perimeter
of the pool. These have 45 degree cuts at each
end. Position them so that the point of the 45
degree cut is tucked inside the overhang of the pool
wall on the outside of the structure as shown below.
• Fix into place using 5mm x 70mm screws provided.
These are screwed through the inside of the pool
wall into the shelving supports.
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Installing the Top Shelving (all models)
• Carefully work your way around the perimeter of the
pool, positioning your top shelving. Take your time
to get the overhang even on all sides. Please note
that the bevelled mitres indicate the top side of the
shelving.
• Once you are satisfied with the position, use the
screws provided to fix the top shelving in place. For
best results use a countersink drill bit to achieve a
flush finish.
• Generally one screw should be fixed into the top of
the pool wall and a second screw into the shelving
support/bracket at each fixing point.
• If you are installing an 8ft model please use the
50mm screws provided to fix the top shelving down.
Fixing the Skimmer to the Wall (10ft models only)
• Pre-drill the skimmer in the four corners. Use the
3.5mm x 20mm panhead screws provided in the
fixing kit and fix the skimmer into place as shown.
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Fixing the Return (10ft models)
• Use the two 3.5mm x 20mm countersunk screws
provided in the fixing kit to secure the return fitting
on the inside of the pool as shown.
Fixing the Return Low Level Suction (8ft models)
• On the 8ft model there is no skimmer. Instead you
have a plank with two holes that is used for the
return and low level suction.
• Use the 3.5mm x 20mm countersunk screws
provided in the fixing kit to secure the return and
low level suction fitting on the inside of the pool.
Gaskets
• IMPORTANT: Do not fully insert any screws into the
pool fittings at this stage as you may strip the thread
before installing the faceplate and liner.
• Position the self adhesive gaskets carefully and
stick into place.
• With an inlet/low level suction use two screws
provided with the product.
• Partially insert a screw at the top and bottom
positions of the fitting. Ensure the cross head of the
screws finish in the North, East, South and West
position. This will help with the installation of the
liner later on.
• For the skimmer, position the self adhesive gasket
carefully into location using four screws supplied
with the product. Partially insert the screws in the
four corners of the skimmer. Ensure the cross
heads of the screws finish in the North, East, South
and West position as shown.
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Fitting the Linerlock
• You will be supplied with a white plastic profile
called Linerlock. This is fitted at the top of the wall
under the top shelving as shown. You can mitre the
Linerlock at each corner of the pool, but this is not
essential as you can cut a straight edge and butt
the two pieces of Linerlock together. This will not
be seen once the liner is installed.
• The important key points when fitting the Linerlock
are that you carefully line up the slots which accept
the liner and you use the stainless steel screws
provided in the fixings kit, spaced approximately
every 300mm.
• To make installation easier pre-drill the screw
positions in the Linerlock using a 3mm drill bit.
• Once you have the Linerlock fitted, use some of the
clipper tape provided to cover any sharp edges
such as knots and corners within the pool structure
to protect your liner. echanical damage to your
liner is not covered by your warranty.
Fitting the Felt Underlay
• Using a sharp pair of scissors cut the felt to suit the
shape of the pool floor.
• Use the clipper tape to cover any joins in felt.
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I stalli g the Li er
• Once you have approximately three inches of water
in the pool, get into the pool bare foot and work out
any remaining creases in the pool floor by pushing
them with your foot from the middle of the pool to
the outside.
• Continue to fill the pool until you are an inch below
the inlet/low level suction fittings.
• You may have noticed that the liner seemed too
small to begin with, but with the pressure of the
water it will stretch into place.
• At this stage you may wish to install your linerlock
wedge. Start in one corner and work your way
around the perimeter using reasonable pressure to
push it in using your thumbs.
• Prior to fitting your liner, ensure the following: The
liner has been stored in a warm environment and
that you have carefully examined and removed any
sharp objects from inside the pool area. When
installing the liner wear socks to protect the liner
from any damage caused by footwear.
• Start to position the liner at a bottom corner of the
pool. ake sure each corner floor weld of the liner
corresponds with the corners of the pool.
• Work your way around the pool inserting the
beaded edge of the liner into the Linerlock.
• Use your feet to move any creases in the liner from
the middle of the floor to the outside edges.
• When you have done this you can begin to fill the
pool with water.
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• I PORTANT: Proceed with extreme caution when
cutting the liner.
• The two screws which you left in the top and bottom
of the inlet/low level suction fitting(s) need to be
located through the liner. To do this carefully feel
for them and cut a small cross hair with a knife
(remembering that the crosshairs are in North,
East, South and West positions). Do not cut the
whole width of the screw head. Gently ease the
screws through the small incision.
• Now locate the faceplate and attach gasket for the
inlet low level suction fitting.
• Using the two screw positions already exposed,
undo the top screw and attach the faceplate at the
top. The faceplate will swing down into the correct
position to line up with the bottom screw. Undo and
attach bottom screw through faceplate.
• Now fix the left and right screws (supplied with
fitting) knowing they will be in the correct position.
• Use a handheld screwdriver (not cordless) so that
you can tighten the faceplate screws without
damaging the screw holes.
• Screw on the relevant fixed grill for a low level
suction or directional eyeball for a return inlet.
• Carefully cut the fitting (below)
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• Screw on the relevant fixed grill for a low level
suction or directional eyeball for a return inlet.
• Using the PTFE tape supplied, insert a hosetail
fitting to the rear of the low level suction / return
(and skimmer if supplied).
• You can now connect the standard cartridge filter
supplied with your pool.
• If you have upgraded to a sand filter, please refer
to the upgrade instructions at the back of this
manual (page 17).
• Skimmer and return fitting as on 10ft pool below.
x2 for 8ft pool
10ft pool
• Continue to fill the pool until the water level is
approximately 50mm from bottom of the skimmer.
• Using the same method as for the low level suction
/ return, locate your screws in the four corners of
the skimmer. Carefully cut the crosshairs of the
screws, remembering North, South, East and West
positions. Ease the screws through a small incision
in the liner.
• Using the screw positions in the four corners will
help you align the faceplate for the skimmer. Do not
forget to stick the gasket supplied on the rear of the
faceplate.
• When you have tightened the four screws in the
corners, continue fixing the rest of the screws using
a handheld screwdriver (not cordless).
10ft pool
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• Carefully cut out the excess liner material from
inside the skimmer faceplate to reveal the skimmer.
• When this has been done you can clip the cover
plate on, as shown below.
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Krystal Klear Filter Upgrade
• If you have purchased a sand filter, you will need
to install it at the point where the water level is just
below the low level suction/return.
• Assemble the sand filter as per the manufacturers
instructions.
• You will be provided with a pack of fittings labelled
IPK100. These are connected to the white fittings
(ie. skimmer, low level suction) supplied with your
pool.
• Using PTFE tape insert the 1.5’’ thread into the
pool fittings.
• Then connect the hose from the sand filter (pump
end) to the skimmer/low level suction and the filter
end to the return inlet.
• It may be necessary to put a bead of silicone on the
back edge of the two inch thread on the IPK100
fitting.
• You can now continue to fill your pool.
• Read the manual supplied with the sand filter for
safe installation and operation of the product.
Nano Plug & Play Heater Upgrade
• If you have purchased a Nano Plug & Play Heater,
consult your dealer for advice on rigid pipework and
fittings. any heaters are used in conjunction with
ball valves etc for easy maintenance.
• Your dealer should be able to advise you on
additional pool fittings needed.
• IMPORTANT: Please ensure you read the manual
supplied with the heater for safe installation and
operation of the product.
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8’ Funpool Structure – 5 boards high
(0.668m deep)
Filtration Wall

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10’ Funpool Structure – 6.5 boards high
(0.877m deep)
Filtration Wall

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10’ Funpool Structure – 9 boards high
(1.204m deep)
Filtration Wall