ROUND Pools AMBASSADOR User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL - ROUND POOLS
POOL MODEL - AMBASSADOR
C E N T U RY
C O R A L S E A S
V35048
02.13

ABOVE GROUND POOL SAFETY
warning
FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY,
PARALYSIS FROM ABROKEN NECK, ELECTROCUTION OR DROWNING.
THIS POOL IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING OR JUMPING!
DANGEROUS INJURY CAN RESULT, SHALLOW WATER!
Your pool contains a large quantity of water, and is deep enough to present inherent dangers to life and health unless the follow-
ing safety rules are strictly observed. First-time users run the highest risk of injury. Make sure everyone understands. To insure
your pool is used safely you must observe the following safety precautions:
1. NO JUMPING OR DIVING
The top rail of your pool is not a walkway and must not be used for jumping or diving. Do not
permit jumping or diving into the pool from a deck or the top rail of the pool. Diving or jumping
into the pool can result in serious injury.
2. NEVER USE THE POOL ALONE
Never permit the pool to be used unless it is attended by at least one person other than the
bather. Someone should always be available to lend assistance in an emergency.
3. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED
Never leave a child alone and unsupervised in or near the pool—not even for a second. There
is no substitute for constant adult supervision.
4. NO ROUGH PLAY
Do not permit “rough-playin” in and around your pool. Surfaces can become slippery and
hazardous when wet.
5. LIGHT THE POOL AT NIGHT
If the pool is used after dusk, adequate lighting must be provided. Illumination in the pool area
must be sufcient to clearly judge pool depth and all features in and around the pool. For light-
ing recommendations, consult your local licensed electrical contractor
6. RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE POOL
Do not leave chairs or other furniture beside the pool that could be used by a child to climb
up into the pool. Ladders must be removed whenever the pool is unattended.Afence with a
lockable gate around the pool or yard is strongly recommended and may be required by law in
some jurisdictions.
7. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS
Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and
reexes.
8. KEEP YOUR POOL CLEAN AND SANITARY
Your lter system will remove suspended particles from the water and the surface skimmer
will remove insects, leaves and other debris from the water surface. Use the correct pool
chemicals as directed to destroy harmful bacteria and prevent formation of algae. Remember,
unsanitary water is a serious health hazard.
The safety stickers must be installed as per following instructions. Failure to properly install warning labels will void warranty.
Failure to mount these safety labels may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury. These warning are not to be removed
under any circumstances! If they become discolored or fall off please request replacements which will be sent at no charge.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow all safety instructions packaged with pool, ladder, deck or any other accessory.
Additional pool safety publications can be obtained by contacting: TheAssociation of Pool &
Spa Professionals (www.apsp.org)
important notice read before installation!
9. KEEP OFF TOP LEDGES
Do not walk on top ledges. They can be slippery and they are not a walkway.
10.POOL COVER SAFETY
The cover must have a tamperproof locking retainer cable that positions the cover around the
pool wall and keeps it securely in place. Never allow anyone, especially small children on the
cover. Asphyxiation or drowning could result. When purchasing any pool cover, please consult a
swimming pool professional.
11.ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Never touch or attempt to service electrical equipment, including the lter when your body and/
or the ground is wet. Electrocution or permanent injury due to high voltage (120VAC) could
result. The pool should be bonded in accordance with Section 680-26 of the National Electical
Code. For further assistance contact your dealer or a local licensed electrician. Do not use pool
during electrical or rain storms.
12.SAFETY ROPE & POLE
Keep a safety rope 1/4" by 50" with a otation buoy with an outside diamter of 15". Have ac-
cessible in a prominent area by your pool. Keep a pole not less that 16 feet (4,88m) long with a
blunt or hook end available at pool side in case of emergencies.
13. POOL CHEMICALS
Do not place chlorine, chlorine tablets or sticks directly into skimmer, or winterize your pool with
liquid chlorine. Damage to the skimmer, pool liner and lter will result. Failure to obey this in-
struction will void all component warranties.Always follow Chemical Manufacturer’s insturctions
when storing, handling and dispensing pool chemicals.
14.CHECK FOR DAMAGE
Periodically check your pool and ladder components for damage and wear. Be sure all screws
are in place. Replace all damaged or worn components and tighten all screws before you use
the pool, deck or ladders. At rst sign remove rust and touch up immediately.
15. POOL PARTS
Never modify the pool or accessories, or remove or drill holes in the pool, deck or ladder com-
ponents unless instructed. Your pool wall is made of thin metal, there is an inherent cut hazard
with metal so use gloves during installation.Always use Original Equipment Manufactured parts
for your replacement parts. remember
watch
children
place sign on
liner above water
line, opposite en-
try to pool
place sign on
wall next to
pool entry
R.10/12
PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLATION

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Important Note:
Ground preparation is
one of the most impor-
tant steps in the installa-
tion process. A proper
foundation will ensure
the rest of the pool as-
sembly goes smoothly
and that no problems
will occur when the
pool is lled with water.
A. Determine a Location for your Pool
1. The Terrain
Pay special attention to choosing the right
location for your pool:
• Choose a large area, as at and level as
possible and well drained.
• Choose a spot on dry, rm earth—do not
install the pool on concrete, asphalt, tar
paper, sand, gravel, peat moss, wood or
chemically treated soil.
• Check with your pool dealer to see if
Nut Grass grows in your area. This type of
grass may grow up through your pool liner.
Your dealer will be able to advise how best
to treat the site.
•Sloped areas will need to be made level
by digging away high spots, not by lling
low spots—be prepared to hire earth-
moving equipment if necessary.
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General Instructions - Round Pools
Ground Preparation
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Section
Read all instructions completely before you begin.

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Important:
When locating the
centre of the pool, be
sure to take into consid-
eration any structures
(deck, patio, house) or
relevant items (change
rooms, gazebo, etc.)
that the pool may need
to line up with and
ensure that the pool is in
the most visual pleas-
ing location for your
property.
2. Things to Avoid
Do not locate your pool near or on any of
the following:
• Overhanging tree branches.
• Overhead wires and clotheslines.
• Buried pipes and wires-contact your
gas, electric and telephone utilities to nd
buried pipes and wires before you dig.
• Hilly and uneven terrain.
• Areas with poor drainage.
• Grass, stones and roots. Grass will rot
underneath the pool liner, and stones and
roots will damage the pool liner.
• Areas recently treated with oil-based
weed killers, chemicals or fertilizers.
3. Plan Ahead
• Will you be adding an adjacent deck
later? Be sure to leave room.
• Will you be using pool accessories or
other appliances that need electricity or
gas? Locate your pool near these services
or plan to have them installed later by a
licensed contractor.
4. Tools Needed
Make sure you have the necessary tools
and materials before beginning your
installation:
• Shovel • Hammer
• Tape Measure • SprayPaint
• Screwdriver • Level
• Straight wood plank • Rake
• String & Stakes • Duct tape
• Wheelbarrow • Mallet
• Waterhose • Compactor
• Vacuum cleaner • Wrench
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• Cement blocks (5cm x 20cm x 40cm / 2"x8"x16") (optional)
• Material that provides a permanent base (ex. crushed stone)
• Fine Sand (void of debris)
• 2 x Plywood (60cm x 120cm / 2ft x 4ft)
• Pool Carpeting (optional)
• Polyethlyne Plastic Sheeting
• Vinyl covered hooks to hold the wall steady

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PLEASE BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT PARTS
LISTING FOR YOUR POOLTHAT MAY HAVE THE NAME;
Ambassador or;
Century or;
Coral Seas

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PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW
Ambassador Mist Grey STR
PAMB-52SSPSSI1
Round
Important Note:
Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you
start installation.

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PARTS LISTING - CONTENT LIST
Product Description:
Ambassador Round Revised Sept.2012
Product Code:
PAMB-52SSPSSI1
Quantity required for installation (by pool size)
INDEX# DESCRIPTION PARTS# LENGTH 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
12 Bottom Rail - steel 1254412 10
1255615 10
1255618 12
1255621 14
1255624 16
1255627 18
1255630 20
13 Slotted tube 15325 11
15335 11
15340 13
15350 15
15355 18
15360 20
19072 23
n/a Flat Coping 10296 12 12 14 16 19 21 24
2 Bottom Plate - steel 1320195 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
4 Top Plate -steel 1320178 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
6 Top Ledge Cover 1490577 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
8 Foot cover 1490578 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
9 Cover plug for ledge cover 1490579 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
10 Cover Hook (Optional) 1490580 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
11 Logo Insert (pack of 4) 1490576 3 3 3 4 4 5 5
n/a DVD 36877 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 Hardware Pack (Qty. - 29) 1184298 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 59) 1184299 2 2 2 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 77) 1184300 1 2 3
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 95) 1184301 1
n/a Wall Hardware - 48/52/54" 10608 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
7 Top Ledge 1450803 10
Top Ledge 1450804 10 12 14 16 18 20
1 Upright 1440503 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
Wall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wall joiner bar 11823 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW
Century STR
PCEN-52SSSTSSIB1
Round
Important Note:
Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you
start installation.

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PARTS LISTING - CONTENT LIST
Product Description:
Century Round
Revised Sept.2012
Product Code:
PCEN-52SSSTSSIB1
Quantity required for installation (by pool size)
INDEX# DESCRIPTION PARTS# LENGTH 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
12,00 Bottom Rail - steel 1254412 10
1255615 10
1255618 12
1255621 14
1255624 16
1255627 18
1255630 20
13 Slotted tube 1470096 10
1470097 10
1470098 12
1470099 14
1470100 16
1470101 18
1470102 20
1470103
n/a Slotted tube Connector 1470108 6'' 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
n/a Round Coping 1382480 47'' 10 13 15 17 20 22 25
2 Bottom Plate - steel 1320195 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
4 Top Plate -steel 1320178 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
7 Top Ledge 1450795 10
1450796 10 12 14 16 18 20
n/a DVD 36877 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 Ledge Cover - 1 Piece 1490586 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
8 Foot cover 1490587 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
9 Cover plug 1490588 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
10 Cover Hook (Optional) 1490589 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
11 Logo Insert (pack of 4) 1490573 3 3 3 4 4 5 5
1 Upright 1440501 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
3 Hardware Pack (Qty. - 29) 1184298 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 59) 1184299 2 2 2 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 77) 1184300 1 2 3
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 95) 1184301 1
5 Wall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wall joiner bar 11823 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
NOTE: IF POOL IS EQUIPPED WITH RESIN BOTTOM RAILS, THEN USE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSTEAD OF THE
STEEL BOTTOM RAILS AND STEEL BASE PLATES SHOWN ABOVE.
12 Bottom Rail - resin 1324315 10
1325515 10 12
1325524 14 16 18
1325530 20
2 Bottom Plate - resin 1320192 10 10 12 14 16 18 20

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PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW
Century STR
PCEN-52SSATSSIB1
Round
Important Note:
Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you
start installation.

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PARTS LISTING - CONTENT LIST
Product Description: Century Round
Revised: Sept 2012
Product Code: PCEN-52SSATSSIB1
Quantity required for installation ( by pool size)
INDEX# DESCRIPTION PARTS# LENGTH 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
12 Bottom Rail - Steel 1254412 10
1255615 10
1255618 12
1255621 14
1255624 16
1255627 18
1255630 20
13 Slotted tube 1470096 10
1470097 10
1470098 12
1470099 14
1470100 16
1470101 18
1470102 20
1470103
Slotted tube Connector 1470108 6'' 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
Round Coping 1382480 47'' 10 13 15 17 20 22 25
2 Bottom Plate - Steel 1320195 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
4 Top Plate - Steel 1320178 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
7 Top Ledge 1450795 10
Top Ledge 1450796 10 12 14 16 18 20
DVD 36877 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 Ledge Cover - 1 Piece 1490586 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
8 Foot Cover 1490587 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
9 Cover Plug for ledge cover 1490588 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
10 Cover Hook (Optional) 1490589 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
11 Logo Insert (Pack of 4) 1490573 3 3 3 4 4 5 5
1 Upright 1440501 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
3 Hardware Pack (Qty. - 29) 1184298 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 59) 1184299 2 2 2 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. 77) 1184300 1 2 3
Hadware Pack (Qty. - 95) 1184301 1
Wall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wall Bar 11823 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
NOTE: IF POOL IS EQUIPED WITH ALUMINUM BOTTOM RAILS, THEN USE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSTEAD OF THE
STEEL BOTTOM RAILS SHOWN ABOVE. Aluminum rails can also be used for the top Slotted tube bar - see Key #13
12 Bottom Rail - ALUMINUM ALU1254412 10
ALU1255615 10
ALU1255618 12
ALU1255621 14
ALU1255624 16
ALU1255627 18
ALU1255630 20

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PARTS LISTING - EXPLODED VIEW
Coral Seas STR
PCOR-52SSSTSSIB1
Round
Important Note:
Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you
start installation.

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PARTS LISTING - CONTENT LIST
Product Description:
Coral Seas Round
Revised Sept.2012
Product Code:
PCOR-52SSSTSSIB1
Quantity required for installation (by pool size)
INDEX# DESCRIPTION PARTS# LENGTH 12 15 18 21 24 27 30
12 Bottom Rail - steel 1254412 10
1255615 10
1255618 12
1255621 14
1255624 16
1255627 18
1255630 20
13 Slotted tube 1470096 10
1470097 10
1470098 12
1470099 14
1470100 16
1470101 18
1470102 20
1470103
n/a Slotted tube Connector 1470108 6'' 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
n/a Round Coping 1382480 47'' 10 13 15 17 20 22 25
2 Bottom Plate - steel 1320195 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
4 Top Plate -steel 1320178 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
7 Top Ledge 1450795 10
1450796 10 12 14 16 18 20
n/a DVD 36877 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
6 Ledge Cover - 1 Piece 1490586 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
8 Foot cover 1490587 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
9 Cover plug 1490588 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
10 Cover Hook (Optional) 1490589 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
11 Logo Insert (pack of 4) 1490573 3 3 3 4 4 5 5
1 Upright 1440501 10 10 12 14 16 18 20
3 Hardware Pack (Qty. - 29) 1184298 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 59) 1184299 2 2 2 1 1 1
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 77) 1184300 1 2 3
Hardware Pack (Qty. - 95) 1184301 1
Wall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Wall joiner bar 11823 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
NOTE: IF POOL IS EQUIPPED WITH RESIN BOTTOM RAILS, THEN USE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSTEAD OF THE
STEEL BOTTOM RAILS AND STEEL BASE PLATES SHOWN ABOVE.
12 Bottom Rail - resin 1324315 10
1325515 10 12
1325524 14 16 18
1325530 20
2 Bottom Plate - resin 1320192 10 10 12 14 16 18 20

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Pool Size Length of string Length of plank
2-by-4 (5cm x 10cm)
12' (3,66m) 6’-6" (200cm) 6’-6” (200cm)
15’(4,57m) 8’-0” (244cm) 8’-0” (244cm)
18’(5,49m) 9’-6” (290cm) 9’-6” (290cm)
21' (6,40m) 11’-0” (335cm) 11’-0” (335cm)
24' (7,32m) 12’-6” (380cm) 12’-6” (380cm)
27’(8,23m) 14’-0” (426cm) 14’-0” (426cm)
C. Prepare the Foundation of your Pool
1. Mark out the Area
a. Drive a peg into the ground at the
centre of the area where you want
your pool.
b. Use a length of string tied between
the peg and a can of spray paint, and
mark a circle on the ground. Choose
the length of string you need for your
pool from the chart below. The circle
will be 6” (30 cm) bigger all round
than the pool.
2. Remove the Sod
a. Remove all sod and plants from the
circle.
b. Remove any sticks, stones and roots
from the circle.
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3. Make the Area Flat and Level
a. Replace the centre peg with a at-
topped stake, at least 1” (25 mm)
square and 6” (15 cm) long. Drive it
down ush with the ground surface.
b. Nail one end of a straight 2-by-4
to the top of the stake. Choose the
length of 2-by-4 you need for your
pool from the chart above. Use a nail
long enough to hold the end of the
2-by-4 to the stake while you rotate it
in a circle.
c. Put a carpenter’s level on the 2-by-4
and swing the board in a circle to nd
the high and low spots.
d. Remove all the high spots with a
shovel, hoe or rake.
e. Be prepared to hire earth moving
equipment if you need to level a large
area. Remember, your pool must be
level across the diameter of the pool.
Remember:
Your pool must be
perfectly level. Take
the time you need to be
sure your foundation is
perfectly level.
Hint:
Use a surveyor’s transit
instead of a carpenter’s
level, if one is available.
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f. Small dips and hollows may be lled
in, but the soil must be hard-packed
and well compacted with a tamping
tool.
g. Take material such as rock dust or
ne mortar that can conform a solid,
permanent base and deposit this
material around the rim of the basin.
The material used should be spread
around the perimeter of the pool to a
width of 24" (60cm) and a thickness
of 2" (5cm).
NOTE: Bottom rails will be placed
in the center of the perimeter of the
pool, see dashed line. (Image 15)
h. Recheck the outer circle where the
pool wall will be. Make sure there
are no high or low spots. The bottom
edge of the pool wall must rest at
on the ground and have no gaps under
it.
i. Go over the entire perimter of the
pool to ensure that at every 3" the
surface is completely level.
j. Lay out the bottom rails and bottom
plates around the circle.
k. Check out the roundness of your cir-
cle, by measuring the diameter across
in several locations. Since the bottom
rails do not automatically form a true
circle. DO NOT SKIPTHIS STEP!
Otherwise you might end up with a
slightly oval shape, which can cause
problems later on.
l. Verify the height of each bottom plate
with an optical level. They have to be at
the same height. Adjust height if necessary.
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Important:
The out 24" (60cm) of
the circle must be per-
fectly at. the bottom
edge of the pool must
rest at on the ground
and have no gaps under
it. Take the time you
need to be sure this
area is perfectly at and
level.
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4. Patio Stones (Optional)
a. Concrete patio stones may be placed at the base of each vertical column (upright)
of your pool. Choose the number of patio stones you need for your pool from the
chart below. Pool Size Number of Patio Stones (Optional)
12’ 10
15’ 10
18’ 12
21’ 14
24’ 16
27’ 18
b. Temporarily lay out the bottom rails
and bottom plates around the circle.
Each bottom plate will show the loca-
tion for a patio stone. Make a mark in
the ground at each bottom plate.
c. Remove the bottom rails and bottom
plates and lay out the patio stones
around the circle where the bottom
plates were.
d. The patio stones must be sunk into
the ground so the tops are ush with
the soil around them. Use the car-
penter’s level to make sure the patio
stones are perfectly level and ush
with the ground. Use either the car-
penter’s level and a 2-by-4 (5cm x
10cm) wood plank, or the optical
level between patio stones to make
sure the stones are level with each
other.
e. Do not install blocks or rails on loose
sifted soil or sand. There must be no
space between the ground and the
bottom of the rails. All patio blocks
must be ush with the ground, solid
and level with each other in all direc-
tions.
f. Remove the centre stake and 2-by-4.
5. Proceed to Section 2
Assembling the pool base.
Remember:
The outer 12” (30 cm)
of the circle must be
perfectly at. The bot-
tom edge of the pool
must rest at on the
ground and have no
gaps under it. Take the
time you need to be sure
this area is perfectly at
and level.
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ROUND FOOTPRINT - ALL SIZES