Swim'n Play end deck manual

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    ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 12 ft. 15 ft. 18 ft. END DECKS Part # 420867 READ THROUGH AND UNDERST AND ALL THE STEPS T O THIS INST ALLA TION BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO INST ALL EITHER YOUR POOL OR YOUR DECK. IF YOUR POOL IS ALREADY INST ALLED IT MA Y BE NECESSAR Y T O LOWER THE W A TER LEVEL IN YOUR POOL DOWN TO 2’ TO ENABLE YOU TO PROPERL Y INST ALL THIS D[...]

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    GENERAL T ake time to follow the instructions and do things right the fi rst time. Read all instructions prior to starting. Before you start, check to see that you have the correct number of parts. Use your parts list which is broken down by carton. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise, change or modify construction of their product. CONT[...]

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    3 Clear out and level the ground in the location where your deck is to be installed. Use the Assembly Drawings below for reference while assembling your deck (Note: ladder can be installed on either side). During assemly please note that the ledges on the pool are to be removed where the deck meets the pool. The extension on the front of the deck w[...]

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    4 2 IMPORT ANT : ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS A T THIS TIME Elevate your two outside deck sections using either patio blocks or saw horses. Attach the Posts referring to the Close-up Illustrations below and on the following page for the proper assembly procedure for each location. ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN THE SCREWS at this time. POST FOR LADDER A TT ACHES [...]

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    5 Finally , attach another Long Square Post for the Ladder on either side of your deck in the location illustrated for your deck on the prior page. Choose the location of your ladder depending on which side of the deck will provide the most convenient access to the pool. Fasten this Post to the deck referring to Close-Up #5 above for the proper ass[...]

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    3 IMPORT ANT : ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS A T THIS TIME 6 Position the Bottom Support Channels (long “L” shaped pieces) at the bottoms of the Posts according to the illustration below for your size deck. Note the different sizes. (The illustrations are as viewing the deck from above with the Ladder to be installed on the left side.) 15’ END DE[...]

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    7 4a IMPORT ANT : ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS A T THIS TIME Where the Posts and the Bottom Support Channels join, attach Angle Support Bars. The illustrations below indicate Close-up illustrations show the proper assembly procedure for each location. Where One Angle Support Bar attach to the Post use the ½” Sheet Metal Screws. Where T wo Angle Sup[...]

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    8 4b IMPORT ANT : ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS A T THIS TIME Where the Posts fasten to the deck, attach Angle Support Bars. The illustrations below indicate which of the Close-up illustrations at the bottom of this page and at the top of the next page show the proper assembly procedure for each location. Where One Angle Support Bar attach to the Post [...]

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    SMALL ANGLE SUPPORT BAR DECK CLOSE UP #13 LARGE ANGLE SUPPORT BAR CLOSE UP #12 DECK 5 IMPORT ANT : ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS A T THIS TIME For the 15’ and 18’ Decks assemble the Center Patio to the already assembled deck sec- tions using the 1” Round Head Screws and Hex Nuts. For the 12’ Decks assemble the two outside deck sections together[...]

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    10 18’ END DECK 15’ END DECK 12’ END DECK LADDER 6 For the 12’ End Deck attach the two 75” Bottom Angles to the bottom of the Posts as shown. Use 1/2” Sheet Metal Screws but only hand tighten at this time. 1/2” SHEET MET AL SCREW BOTTOM SUPPOR T CHANNEL 1/2” SHEET MET AL SCREW BOTTOM OF POST IMPORT ANT : ONL Y HAND TIGHTEN SCREWS A [...]

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    11 In the locations marked “Location A” (see the previous page), attach Angle Support Bars to the top of the Post and Deck as illustrated in Close-up #16 at right. Also attach Angle Support Bars to the bottom of the Post and the Bottom Support Channel as illustrated in Close-up #17 at right. Note: Where One Angle Support Bar attach to the Post [...]

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    12 7 Before continuing, make sure that all the Posts are perfectly straight and tighten all screws and nuts securely . Y ou may now remove the saw horse or patio blocks and allow your deck to rest on the ground. Attach your assembled deck to your pool as shown. Remove the ledges where the deck will be assembled. Move your deck into its fi nal posi[...]

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    13 8 a) Assemble and mount the “Ground to Deck” Ladder to the deck using instructions packed inside it’ s carton. b) Assemble and mount In-Pool Ladder using instructions packed inside it’ s carton. FENSURROUND INSTRUCTIONS Use the illustrations below for reference during the assembly of the Fence Posts as described on the next page.[...]

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    14 GENERAL ASSEMBL Y ILLUSTRA TION Use the General Assembly Illustration below for reference as you assemble the Fensurround. END POST OR CORNER POST ST ANDARD POST FENCE BRAKET INSERTED THROUGH POST Before assembling your pool, drill the required holes in the V erticals. Simply place the bracket 7¾” from the top of the V ertical. Then, using th[...]

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    T ake the V erticals and attach two Fence Post Brackets to each V ertical using the 1/4 x 20 x 3/4” Screws and W ashers and Hex Nuts provided as shown. Y ou may now assemble your pool. FENCE POST BRACKETS (2 Pieces) 1/4" TRUSS HEAD SCREW VERTICAL W ASHER HEX NUT 10 15 Assemble the Square Fence Post to the Post Bracket using the ¼” x 20 x [...]

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    16 Use the illustrations below for reference during attaching the sections of Fence to the Fence Posts as described on the next page. 12[...]

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    17 Using the illustration for your size deck on the previous page, assemble the Fence Postions. Note carefully the location for the different sizes. Attach the Fence portions to the Fence Brackets using the ½” Sheet Metal Screws as illustrated below . Slip a protective Rubber Screw Cap on the exposed end of each screw . Attach the Universal Fenc[...]

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    W ARNING LEDGE PLACEMENT ENTRY POINT VIEW FROM INSIDE THE DECK LA TCH GA TE POST SELF CLOSING HINGE GA TE LA TCH BAR 18 Using the Latch, Latch Bar and Hinges as templates, drill the holes in the locations as illustrated at the bottom. Drill a 5/32 hole for the Latch Bar and Self Closing Hinges. Drill a 7/64 hole for the Latch. Mount the Hinges and [...]