Safe use ofthe pool
1.
Encourage all users especially children tolearn how toswim;
2.
Learn Basic Life Support (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation -CPR) and refresh this knowledge regularly. This can make alife-saving difference inthe event of an
emergency;
3.
Instruct all pool users, including children, what to doin case ofan emergency;
4.
Never dive into any shallow body of water. This can lead to serious injury or death;
5.
Do not use the swimming pool when using alcohol or medication that may impair your ability tosafely use the pool;
6.
When pool covers are used, remove them completely from the water surface before entering thepool;
7.
Protect pool occupants from water related illnesses bykeeping the pool water treated and practicing good hygiene. Consult thewater treatment guidelines inthe
user’s manual;
8.
Store chemicals (e.g. water treatment, cleaning ordisinfection products) out ofthe reach ofchildren;
9.
Removable ladders shallbeplaced onahorizontal surface(if applicable).
Ladder (if applicable)
1.
Check allnuts and bolts fortightness andtighten when required(if applicable).
2. Maximum allowable weight (150 kg).
3.
Ladder shall not be used for other purposes.
Safety Care for Children
1.
In aswimming pool, the major risk for children under 5is drowning and therefore itisrecommended either during the bathing period or at any other times, that the
prevention of unauthorised access to apool should be aided by securing the boundary ofthe property, orthe relevant area near the pool. Where this isimpractical,
parents should seek to secure the means of access to the swimming pool, when itisnot in use.
2.
Thesafety ofyourchildren depends only onyou!Thehighest riskiswithchildren under fiveyears ofage.Accidents donothappen onlytoothers! Beprepared torespond!
3.
Remember that as aparent, you are always responsible for your child’s safety.
4.
Children shall be under constant, active and vigilant supervision. The supervisor shall be capable of removing the child from the water and calling the emergency services if necessary.
5.
Designate one parent to be the supervisor incharge of safety.
6.
Teach your children to swim as early as possible.
7.
Prohibit diving and jumping inthe presence ofsmall children.
8.
Do not allow children who cannot swim or are weak swimmers to enter the swimming pool without wearing proper protection (PPE).
9.
Children who cannot swim orareweak swimmers shall not enter the water unaccompanied.
10.
Store water treatment products out ofthereach ofchildren.
11.
Keep children inyour direct sight, stay close, and actively supervise them when they are inornear this pool and when you are filling and emptying this pool.
12.
When searching for amissing child, check the pool first, even ifthe child isthought tobe inthe house.
Moreover, some equipment can contribute tosafety for children under 5years :
1. Children’s personal protective equipment;
2.
Protection barrier whose gate isconstantly maintained closed (for example, a hedge cannot be considered abarrier but awall, or wooden fence would be relevant
to prevent unauthorised access from neighbours, or animals);
3.
Manual orautomatic protection cover correctly installed and secured;
4.
Electronic movement orfalldetector, inservice andoperational;
butthey cannot replace close supervision under any circumstances even during the bathing periods.
Swimming PoolAwareness
1.
The pool isto beassembled by an adult; care should betaken inunpacking and assembling the pool; this pool may contain accessible potentially hazardous
sharp edges or sharp points that are anecessary part of the pool’s function.
2.
The floor of the pool shall be visible at alltimes from the outside perimeter of the pool.
3.
Never allow horseplay, diving, orjumping into oraround the pool. Serious injury, paralysis, ordeath could result when this rule isdisregarded.
DO NOT ALLOW anyone toswim alone without supervision.
WARNING:
This pool must be assembled on asmooth and level site of firm soil that isfree of stones, gravel, sticks, black-top, or other oil based compounds. Do not
install pool on awooden deck or any type of wooden surface.
NOTE:
This pool has amaximum water fill level marked on the inside wall. Do not overfill; drain to proper level.
EMPTYING POOL:
Push down on side wall toempty pool water and/or liftupone side ofpool toempty pool water.
NOTE:
1. Pool can be cleaned with mild soap and lukewarm water only.
2.
Make sure pool iscompletely dry before storing tohelp prevent mildew from forming.
3.
Store all parts ina dry heated area where temperatures do not go below 0 °C (32 °F).
Danger
Competent supervision and knowledge of the safety requirements is the only way to prevent drowning or permanent injury in the use of this product!
Warning
ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED:
Care should betaken inunpacking and assembing the pool; this pool may contain accessible potentially hazardous sharp edges,
sharp points, orsmall parts that are anecessary part ofthe pool’s function.
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION:
Keep the plastic bag used inthis product away from babies and children; do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriage, or
playpens. The plastic bag could block nose and mouth and prevent breathing. The plastic bag isnot atoy.
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