Plastica X-stream Duo User manual

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WOODEN
EXCERCISE
POOL
Models; X-stream Duo & X-stream Single
INSTALLATION INTRUCTIONS
FOR STRAP SYSTEM POOLS

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INTRODUCTION
A video is available on our wooden pools website www.woodenpools.net, the lm shows a
project from start to nish and is an informative guide to compliment this book. For detailed
instructions please primarily use this book. You are advised to watch the entire video and
read the whole book before starting your project.
In the event of any problems please contact your dealer immediately. Warranty claims may
be aected if there is a delay in reporting a problem or if these instructions have not been
followed.
Recommendations for storage after delivery
• Do not store the timber in direct sunlight or under a dark cover as this may
cause distortion which will make installation extremely dicult.
• Assemble the structure as soon as possible after receipt.
• Assemble the structure in one go, preferably in the morning while temperatures
are cool.
• If a timber product must be stored, then use a cool well-ventilated place,
sheltered from the rain and sun.
• Components that are damaged cracked or distorted due to incorrect storage
and/or handling will not be covered by the warranty.
• Please ensure the liner is stored in a warm environment before installation.
In the pre-assembly period wood is sensitive to variations in temperature and humidity. It is
therefore necessary that you take 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 still moist.
In the case of rapid temperature change these planks can dry very quickly and lose one
or two millimetres of height. This might give the impression that the planks are lifting while
they are actually shrinking. Whilst in cooler wet conditions the wood may expand back to its
original size. This is completely normal.
Please note; some of the images in this installation manual may be from another type
of pool and are being used for illustration purposes only.
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Various digging and
concreting tools
- Socket set
- Heavy mallets
- Cordless drill driver
- Selection of driver bits
- 3mm, 4mm and 5mm drill bits
- Hack saw or 4” angle grinder
cutting disc
- Hand saw or chop saw
(if available)
- Set Square
- Pencil
- Sharp Scissors
- Hand-held screw driver
- Sharp Knife
- Exterior wood glue
- Hammer
- Sharp chisel
- Sand paper
- 85mm hole cutter
(light installation only)
- Wet and dry vacuum cleaner
- Decking oil and brush
- Goggles/glasses
- Protective gloves
TOOL LIST

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NATURAL TIMBER
CHARACTERISTICS
Whilst we try and ensure that out timber products reach you in perfect condition, we must
remember that we are dealing with a natural material and there are many characteristics
which may arise.
These are completely normal and have no detrimental eect on the product. We also
manufacture our products so that most characteristics are on the inside of the pool where
you would not see them, or the plank may be reversible, so that it can be used either way
around.
Shake appears like a series of splits.
With a timber of this size you will always
encounter some degree of this (usually
on one side). This does not aect the
strength of the product and you will nd
the shake opens in continued warm
weather and then closes when the
weather is wet and cooler or there is a lot
of moisture in the air. We manufacture our
pools so that most natural characteristics
are on the inside of a product where it will
not be seen.
Pith or core is the centre of the tree this
is similar to the above and quite often
found alongside each other. Most of this
is typically machined to be on the inside
of the product.
Knots and Sap are typically found in
timber as shown. These are generally
not an issue and can be benecial by
relieving stress points in timber. In many
people’s opinion, this adds character to
the products. Sap can also be present
and can be carefully scrapped o with an
appropriate tool.
SHAKE
PITH
KNOTS

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Cupping is mainly caused by the
treatment of the timber. Where the timber
has been kiln dried and then pressure
treated it can cause cupping. Although we
do limit this, the best way to counteract
is as you build the walls of your product,
have one plank with the growth rings
facing one way and the next with the rings
facing in the opposite direction (counter
cupping).
This is only possible on square or
rectangular products as the planks are
reversible. On Octagonal pools if you have
a problematic plank try it in another wall
position to see where it will t best.
Please note we cannot accept returns for natural characteristics complaints (except in
extreme circumstances, at supplier’s discretion). This includes planks which may arrive
damp or containing mould residue (this is not a lasting or detrimental factor).
Any damage caused by poor handling or failure to follow instructions is also not
covered by our returns or warranty procedures.
SAFTEY NOTICE
Unless your ltration kit (lter, pump any optional heating) is housed within a secure
waterproof ltration enclosure, it should be placed at least 2 metres away from a swimming
pool, you may need to purchase additional pipe and ttings if a ltration enclosure is not
being used.
It is important to ensure the electricity supply for the lter pump or any other electrical
equipment, has a 30 mA RCD protection circuit and conforms to current electrical regulations.
NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED AROUND THE POOL WHEN COMPLETED OR
ANY STAGE OF THE CONSTRUCTION.
The pool is designed for domestic use. Running along the top shelving, diving or jumping in
from the edge must not be allowed under any cicumstances. The pool is not suitable for the
addition of a diving board.

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PREPARING THE BASE
You will need either a  at and level pre-existing hard standing, or to create a solid base for
your pool to stand on. We recommend a 150mm thickness concrete base with reinforcing
mesh. However, if you are con dent that the area where the hard standing for the pool is
strong enough you can start building the structure. If you are unsure, consult a ground
engineer as you may possibly need to modify an existing base. It is very important that the
result on the concrete is smooth and level as water will always  nd a level and show if the
pools structure is not level. Because this pool uses a strap system the user may want to
put a thin screed inside the pool to hide the strap. This must be level and smooth as any
imperfection in the  oor will show through the  oor of the liner.
Below is the recommended concrete base size to suit the Exercise Pool.
3.114
4.604
0.460m
0.460
4.604m
0.460m
0.460m
3.114m

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TOTAL OR PARTIAL IN GROUND
INSTALLATION
Plastica Wooden Pools can be installed above ground, partially in or fully in ground. However, if you
do have your pool fully or partially in ground you will need to ensure that there is adequate drainage
so that the timbers of your pool are not to be permanently submersed in water. Use an adequate
amount of pea beach around the structure if possible with a run o to a soakaway or similar, so that
water cannot build up around the structure and rot the timbers. If an adequate amount of drainage
in the form of pea shingle or similar has not been used, this may a ect the warranty. This product
has been treated with ACQ which is child play friendly and is warrantied against rot and insect
attack (10 years on 44mm wood and 5 years on 27mm wood).
However, if this product is being installed completely or partially below ground level, you will need
to install adequate drainage around the pool. We recommend 300-450mm width of pea shingle, all
the way around the product. Never use a plastic membrane around the outside of product as this
will accelerate any deterioration of a timber product.
The timbers are treated for ground contact only and are not to be submersed permanently in water.
Please also note that any modi cation to a wooden structure including drilling or cutting of a wall
plank will void the warranty on any plank which is a ected. As a precaution if you do require to
modify a plank, we suggest that you treat the cut area with a good quality timber preservative if
below ground level. Ensure any treatment does not come into contact with the liner.
UNDERSTAND THE WOODEN POOL
WALL PROFILES

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TOTAL OR PARTIAL IN GROUND
INSTALLATION
BUILDING THE TIMBER STRUCTURE
Please check the contents list and drawing to establish that all parts are present on delivery,
you must report any damaged or missing items as soon as possible.
Lay out the wooden wall planks in an orderly fashion in the centre of the pool to be
built. This will save you from having to climb in and out of the pool too much and
could save you time and money
TOP
TIP
UNDERSTAND THE WOODEN POOL
WALL PROFILES
Bottom Half Plank Standard Plank Top Full Plank Top Half Plank
The four di erent typs of pro le used for building the structure walls.

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Once you are satisted with your base
for your wooden pool, locate the strap
system and the long bottom half planks
with the small slots machined out. Place
the strap set under and within the slots of
the long half planks.
Once you have located the strap system
in position lay out all four bottom half
planks as shown.
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Next, use four standard corner planks to
form the rst layer/outline of your pool.
Interlock the notches on the planks. From
this point onwards, it is essential that you
use the knocking blocks provided and
do not use a mallet directly on the pool
timbers as you will atten the tongues and
may damage the timbers, and making it
extremely dicult to install the pool walls.
knocking block

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Start laying standard planks. Make
sure you locate them well, before using
a knocking block to hit the timber
downwards until the tongue and groove
joints are closed. When tting the wall
planks make sure you place the plank
down evenly over both notches and
locate the tongue and groove between
each plank before you use the mallet
to close the tongue and groove tightly
together. This image shows a plank evenly
being interlocked. It should go downward
with the plank remaining horizontal. When
installing longer planks get somebody to
help you to do this. The best way to install
longer planks is two people tapping the
plank downward at each end and locating
the plank properly before hitting it tightly
together.
X Stream Duo model only: once you are
two planks high in one of the corners of
the pool, insert the bottom plank of the
additional 63mm suction point planks.
This should be the third plank from the
ground. The next plank to go on top of
this is the top plank of the 63mm suction
point
Continue to lay the planks until you reach
the third plank from the ground on the
ltration wall and insert the low-level
suction and return plank.
Additional 63mm suction point
required for X-Stream Duo

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X-Stream models only: continue to lay
standard planks until you are ve planks
from the ground including the half plank
on the Filtration wall. This is where the
bottom section of the X-Stream cut out
should be positioned.
X-stream models only: continue laying
the standard planks until you have
reached the top of the X-Stream cut out,
make sure the hole which is cut out of 3
planks, is tapped ush with a mallet.
If you have a standard exercise pool with
a strap system continue to lay standard
planks until you reach the lower skimmer
plank. This is the second to last layer on
the ltration wall. The recess cut out to
accept the skimmer must be on the inside
of the pool.

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Place the skimmer into the bottom
skimmer plank so it is ready to accept the
upper skimmer plank.
When you are ready, carefully place the
upper skimmer plank over the skimmer.
This is one of the top full planks. Once
you have located the notches and the
tongue and groove between the planks,
close it together by hitting it rmly with a
mallet. Continue laying the rest of the top
full planks.
Once the boards are closed together,
using a spirit level on top of the skimmer,
drill four holes 4mm diameter in the
corners of the skimmer.

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Screw the skimmer to the pool wall, using
the 3.5mm x 20mm pan head screws
provided as shown.
This image shows the skimmer screwed
to the pool wall. Keep all other skimmer
parts including the gaskets, somewhere
safe to use later.
Once the skimmer is in place, stick one
of the self-adhesive gaskets within the
skimmer frame. Then partially x a screw
in each corner (do not screw in all the
way). When doing this leave the crosshair
of the screws in the North, East, South
and West positions.

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Once the skimmer is installed you can t
the top half planks which are the last of
the wall planks.
Insert the upright bar between the timber
wall and location hole of the strap system.
Make sure it is vertical using a spirit level
then drill a 10mm hole through the timber
wall.
INSTALLING THE STRAP SYSTEM

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Try and ensure the drill bit comes in the
middle or as close to the middle of the
hole on the strap system.
Gently tap a m10 coach bolt through the
wall from the inside of the pool. Be careful
not to damage the thread on metal whilst
inserting it as this will make it dicult to
attach a nut. When this is tightened the
bolt should be sitting ush against the
strap system.
On the outside of the pool connect the
Nyloc nut to the bolt and tighten ensuring
the upright section is vertical with a
spirit level.

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Now install the top bolt on the main
upright section ensuring it is vertical. You
can then add the rest of the bolts and
tighten with a nut.
There is no need to x the very top part
of the telescopic upright section at this
point.

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INSTALLING WOODEN TOP BEAM SUPPORTS
AND VERTICAL SUPPORTS
Please note: that the long walls of the exercise pool have a main top beam timber  tted
edgeways, using 150mm green index screws; the top beam is  xed in place. All vertical
supports on the long wall need to be cut to length, they sit just under the main top beam. Some
of the following images may not show the ring beam and are for illustration purposes only.
Position the long wall top beam support,
 ush with the top edge of the pool. There
is a top beam support for each long
wall. It is a good idea to clamp it in place
before screwing in the  xings.
Fix the top support beam in place using
the 150mm index screws. Ensure the
head of the screw is driven just below the
surface of the timber.

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Once the top beam support has been
installed you can extend the strap system
upright leave to the top of the wall
underneath the timber support beam and
drill a 10mm hole ready to connect a bolt.
Insert a 100mm coach bolt through the
hole from the inside of the pool.
Connect the nut supplied to the bolt
and tighten.

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On the long walls of the exercise pool
cut the vertical support planks so they
 t underneath the timber support beam.
Mark out the positions as per the plan
drawing.
Leave the two supports which cover the
strap system, these can be  xed in place
after the top shelving has been installed.
For the other vertical supports,  x two
100mm screws through the support
timber into the vertical support.
On the inside of the pool mark a vertical
line using a spirit level in the centre
position of the vertical supports.

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Fix a 100mm screw in the top and bottom
plank of the pool wall into the vertical
support, ensuring it remains vertical with a
spirit level. Then insert a screw into every
plank of the pool wall securing the vertical
support in place.
Continue to work your way around the
pool installing the vertical supports as per
their positions on the plan drawing.

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Use the Wooden Pool Layout drawing to
mark your centre lines for the top shelving
brackets. You will need to use a square
and a level to make sure that the Top
Shelving Brackets are installed correctly
and ush with the top of the pool.
Fix the Top Shelving Brackets in place
using the 5 x 100mm screws; two per
Top Shelving Bracket. Continue installing
all Shelving Brackets, pay attention to
positions i.e. where Top Shelving may
join, as the centre of the Shelving Bracket
needs to be at the centre of the joint in
the Top shelving, or where you would like
to position the Wooden External Ladder.
Refer to the Wooden Pool Layout drawing
for details.
It is useful to have someone hold the
shelving bracket in the correct position
whilst you x it in place with two 100mm
screws.
INSTALLING TOP SHELVING BRACKETS