of the pools.
Do not allow roughhousing and horseplay.
Do not engage in extended breath holding activities underwater;
you may black out and drown.
Install a pool ladder(s) or staircase for entry and exit from the
pool.
Keep deck clean and clear of objects that may create a tripping
hazard.
Check regularly for signs of wear or loose bolts that could make
the deck unsafe.
Instruct pool users about the proper use of all pool ladder(s)
and staircases.
Face ladder going up or down.
Allow only one person at a time on the ladder.
Check all nuts and bolts regularly to ensure that the ladder
stays sturdy.
Remove or secure the ladder to prevent entry to pool when not
in use.
Please contact pool site dealer or manufacturer for additional
safety signs if deemed necessary.
For pool service, select a certified pool professional.
Any equipment connected to the circulation systems shall be
positioned so as to prevent their being used as a means of
access to the pool by young children.
The installation must comply with the codes of the authority
having jurisdiction and may require permits for building,
plumbing electrical, zoning, etc.
The pool shall be located a minimum distance of 183 cm (6 ft)
from any electrical receptacle.
All 125 volt, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles located within 6 m
(20 ft) of the pool shall be protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI). The 6 m (20 ft) distance is measured via the
shortest straight line distance the supply cord would follow
without piercing a floor, wall, ceiling, doorway, window, or other
permanent barrier.
Prior to use of the pool, the installer shall affix all no diving
signs and safety signs in accordance with installation
instructions so they can be easily visible.
A barrier is necessary to provide protection against potential
drowning and near drowning and that barriers are not a
substitute for the constant supervision of children.
A list of emergency telephone numbers shall be posted, such
as the nearest available police, fire, ambulance, and/or rescue
unit. These numbers are to be kept near the telephone that is
closest to the pool.
Toys, chairs, tables, or similar objects that a young child could
climb shall be at least 121 cm (4 ft) from the pool.
If deck is used by the installer, it will need to comply with
APSP-8.
Basic lifesaving equipment, including one of the following, shall
be on hand at all times: a. A light, strong, rigid pole (shepherd’s
crook) not less than 366 cm (12 ft) long. b. A minimum 6 mm
(¼ in) diameter rope as long as 1½ times the maximum width of
the pool or 15.2 m (50 ft), whichever is less, which has been
firmly attached to a Coast Guard-approved ring buoy, or a
similarly approved flotation devices.
The swimming pool cover is not designated as a safety barrier.
Please use artificial lighting during nighttime pool use, to
illuminate all safety signs, ladders, steps, deck surfaces and
walks.
The pool is subject to wear and deterioration.
If not maintained properly, certain types of excessive or
accelerated deterioration can lead to failure of the pool structure
that might release large quantities of water that could cause
bodily harm and property damage.
The bottom of the pool shall be visible at all times from the
outside perimeter of the pool.
The installer of the vinyl liner shall affix on the original or
replacement liner, or on the pool structure, all safety signs in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
If you have a filter pump, refer to the pump’s manual for
instructions.
The ladder shall be located on a solid base and the ladder shall
be installed per the ladder’s instructions.
Publications are available that describe the risk of drowning,
entrapment, and diving accidents.
Available publications related to pool safety include the
Association of Pool and Spa Professionals’ (APSP) booklets
entitled: The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your
Aboveground/Onground Swimming Pool, Children Aren’t
Waterproof, Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures for Infants
and Children, Layers of Protection, and the latest published
edition of ANSI/APSP-8 Model Barrier Code for Residential
Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.
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9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, one
of the following should apply:
(a) All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall
should be equipped with an alarm which produces an
audible warning when the door and its screen, if present,
are opened. The alarm should sound continuously for a
minimum of 30 seconds within 7 seconds after the door is
opened. Alarms should meet the requirements of UL2017
General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, Section
77. The alarm should have a minimum sound pressure
rating of 85 dBA at 305 cm (10 ft) and the sound of the
alarm should be distinctive from other household sounds,
such as smoke alarms, telephones, and door bells. The
alarm should automatically reset under all conditions. The
alarm should be equipped with manual means, such as
touchpads or switches, to temporarily deactivate the alarm
for a single opening of the door from either direction. Such
deactivation should last for no more than 15 seconds. The
deactivation touchpads or switches should be located at
least 137 cm (54 in) above the threshold of the door.
(b) The pool should be equipped with a power safety cover
which complies with ASTM F1346-91 listed below.
(c) Other means of protection, such as self-closing doors
with self-latching devices, are acceptable so long as the
degree of protection afforded is not less than the protection
afforded by (a) or (b) described above.
10. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier
or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure,
and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then (a) the
ladder to the pool or steps should be capable of being
secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or (b) the
ladder or steps should be surrounded by a barrier which
meets Section I, Paragraphs 1 through 9. When the ladder
or steps are secured, locked, or removed, any opening
created should not allow the passage of a 10 cm (4 in)
diameter sphere.
Section II: Barrier Locations
Barriers should be located so as to prohibit permanent
structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to
climb the barriers.
Only for outdoor use.
Teach your children to swim.
Never dive, jump, or slide into the pool.
Adult supervision is always required.
Parents should learn CPR.
Never swim alone.
Keep all electrical radios, speakers and other appliances away
from the swimming pool.
When you touch the filter, pump, or electrical parts, be sure the
ground under your feet is “Bone Dry.”
All electrical outlets should have a GFCI and connections
should be a minimum of 152 cm (5 ft) from the outside
perimeter of the wall of the pool. From 152-305 cm (5-10 ft),
there should be either a fixed connection (outlet box) or
twistlock connection with a GFCI.
Connect power cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
Keep all breakable objects out of the pool area.
Alcohol consumption and pool activities do not mix. Never allow
anyone to swim, dive or slide under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or
filter on a deck. The pump or filter could fall into the water,
causing severe shock or electrocution. Do not install on a deck or
other surface at, above, or slightly below the top rail of the pool.
Do not use the pool during severe weather conditions, i.e.
electrical storms, tornadoes, etc.
Be aware of overhead power lines when vacuuming your pool
or using a telescoping pole.
Do not allow diving, climbing, sitting, or standing on the top rails
Prevent Young Children From Drowning:
Install fencing or approved barrier around all sides of pool.
State or local laws or codes may require fencing or other
approved barriers.
Check state or local laws and codes before setting up pool.
Drowning occurs silently and quickly. Assign an adult to
supervise pool and wear provided water watcher tag.
Keep children in your direct sight when they are in or near pool
and when you are filling and emptying pool.
When searching for a missing child, check pool first, even if you
think your child is in the house.
Pool presents a drowning hazard even during filling and
draining of the pool. Maintain constant supervision of children
and do not remove any safety barriers until the pool is
completely empty and stowed away.
Refer to the list of barrier recommendations and guidelines as
described in CPSC Publication No.362.
Assign an adult to be responsible for watching children in the
pool. Give this person a “water watcher” tag and ask that they
wear it the entire time they are in charge of supervising children
in the pool. If they need to leave for any reason, ask this person
to pass the “water watcher” tag and the supervision
responsibility to another adult.
Locate pumps and filters in such a way that children cannot
climb on them to gain access to pool.
If you have a ladder, refer to the ladder's manual for
instructions.
If you have a pump, refer to the pump's manual for instructions.
Prevent Young Children From Gaining Access to Pool:
Remove pool ladders before leaving pool. Toddlers can climb
ladder and get into pool.
Position furniture away from pool so that children cannot climb
and gain access to pool.
When leaving pool, remove floats and toys from pool that might
attract a child.
Be Prepared to Respond to an Emergency:
Keep a working phone and list of emergency numbers near
pool.
Become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) so you
can respond to an emergency.
Electrocution Risk:
Keep all electrical lines, radios, speakers, and other electrical
devices away from pool.
Do not place pool near or under overhead electrical lines.
Suction Risk:
Replacement pump should never exceed the maximum flow
rate marked on the suction fitting.
For further safety tips check out the following websites:
www.homesafetycouncil.org
http://www.safety-council.org/info/child/water.html
www.safekids.org
www.nspi.org
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Swimming Pool
Section I: Outdoor swimming pool
An outdoor swimming pool, including an inground,
aboveground, or onground pool, hot tub, or spa, should be
provided with a barrier which complies with the following:
1. The top of the barrier should be at least 122 cm (48 in)
above grade measured on the side of the barrier which
faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical
clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier
should be 10 cm (4 in) measured on the side of the barrier
which faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of
the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground
pool, the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool
structure, or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where
the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the
maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool
structure and the bottom of the barrier should be 10 cm
(4 in).
2. Openings in the barrier should not allow passage of a 10 cm
(4 in) diameter sphere.
3. Solid barriers, which do not have openings, such as a
masonry or stone wall, should not contain indentations or
protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and
tooled masonry joints.
4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical
members and the distance between the tops of the
horizontal members is less than 114 cm (45 in), the
horizontal members should be located on the swimming
pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members
should not exceed 4.4 cm (1-3/4 in) in width. Where there
are decorative cutouts, spacing within the cutouts should
not exceed 4.4 cm (1-3/4 in) in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical
members and the distance between the tops of the
horizontal members is 114 cm (45 in) or more, spacing
between vertical members should not exceed 10 cm (4 in).
Where there are decorative cutouts, spacing within the
cutouts should not exceed 4.4 cm (1-3/4 in) in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences should not exceed
4.4 cm (1-3/4 in) square unless the fence is provided with
slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the
openings to no more than 4.4 cm (1-3/4 in).
7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such
as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the
diagonal members should be no more than 4.4 cm
(1-3/4 in).
8. Access gates to the pool should comply with Section I,
Paragraphs 1 through 7, and should be equipped to
accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates
should open outward, away from the pool, and should be
self-closing and have a self-latching device. Gates other
than pedestrian access gates should have a self-latching
device. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching
device is located less than 137 cm (54 in) from the bottom
of the gate, (a) the release mechanism should be located on
the pool side of the gate at least 7.5 cm (3 in) below the top
of the gate and (b) the gate and barrier should have no
opening greater than 1.3 cm (1/2 in) within 45.7 cm (18 in)
of the release mechanism.
For additional safety information, see www.APSP.org.
THIS PRODUCT IS COMPLIANT TO ANSI/ APSP 4
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR ABOVEGROUND
POOLS / ONGROUND RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS &
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL & SPA CODE (ISPSC)
(Only for USA & only for pools with a water depth of more than
91.4 cm (3 ft)).
NOTE: If your purchased pool set do not have any
circulation system, you can purchase separately. But please
make sure the equipment can turn over total volume of pool
water no less than once every 12 hr. You can check the water
capacity on packaging to select suitable circulation system.
Pump provided for the circulation of water shall be tested by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory and certified to
conform to UL1081.
Also make sure the selected suction outlet sold with the pump
should be tested by a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory and certified to conform to ASME/ANSI A112.19.8
or its successor standard ANSI/APSP-16, in order to prevent
suction entrapment.
Please read carefully and keep for
future reference
Pool Items: 2622026
CHOOSE THE CORRECT
LOCATION
The surface chosen to install the pool must respect the
following technical characteristics:
1. Because of the combined weight of the water inside the
pool and the pool users, it is extremely important that the
surface chosen to install the pool is capable of uniformly
supporting the total weight for the entire time the pool is
installed. When choosing the surface, take into
consideration that water may come out of the pool when in
use or in the rain. If the water softens the surface, it may
lose its capability to support the pool weight.
2. Check regularly the position of the vertical legs and the
U-supports. They must be on the same level as the bottom
of the pool at all times. If the vertical leg or the U-support
starts to sink into the ground, drain the water immediately to
avoid the pool collapsing due to the uneven loading on the
frame structure. Change the location of the pool or modify
the surface material.
3. We recommend positioning the pool away from any objects
children could use to climb into the pool.
4. Position the pool near an adequate drainage system to deal
with overflow or to discharge the pool.
5. The surface must be flat and smooth. If the surface is
inclined or uneven, it can create an unbalanced loading on
the structure of the pool. This situation can damage the
welding point of the liner and bend the frame. In the worst
cases, the pool can collapse, causing serious personal
injury and/or damage to personal property.
6. The selected surface must be clear of any type of object.
Due to the weight of the water, any object under the pool
could damage or perforate the bottom of the pool.
7. The selected surface must be clear of aggressive plants
and weed species. Those types of strong vegetation could
grow through the liner and create water leakage. The grass
or other vegetation that may cause odor or slime to develop
have to be eliminated from the set-up location.
8. The selected location must not have overhead power lines
or trees. Be sure the location does not contain underground
utility pipes, lines or cables of any kind.
9. The selected position must be far from house entrance. Do
not position any equipment or other furniture around the
pool. The water that comes out of the pool during the use or
due to a faulty product can damage the furniture inside the
house or surrounding the pool.
10. The selected surface must be flat and without holes that can
damage the material of the liner.
Follow the important instructions above to choose the correct
surface and location to set up your pool. Damaged parts of the
pool, due to the fact that the set-up surface and location does
not match the instructions, will not be considered as
NOTE: Damage resulting from chemical imbalance is not covered by the warranty. Pool chemicals are potentially toxic and
should be handled with care. There are serious health risks from chemical vapors and the incorrect labeling and storage of chemical
containers. Please consult your local pool supply retailer for more information about chemical maintenance. Pay close attention to the
chemical manufacturer's instructions. Pool damage resulting from misuse of chemicals and mismanagement of pool water is not
covered by the warranty.
IMPORTANT: Over usage of chemicals can discolor the printing and all points of the pool material. It can also damage
the structure of the pool liner.
To keep your pool clean:
1. Contact your local pool supply shop for advice and purchase of chemicals and pH kits. One of the most important factors to
increase the life of the liner is to keep continuously clean and healthy water. Please strictly follow the instructions from professional
technicians for the water treatment through the use of chemicals.
2. Locate a bucket of water next to pool to clean users’ feet before entering pool.
3. Cover the pool when not in use.
4. Skim pool regularly to avoid settled dirt.
5. Check and wash the filter cartridge regularly.
6. Gently clean any scum from below the top ring with a clean cloth.
7. Please be careful in case of rain water, kindly check that the water level is not higher than the expected. If so, YOU HAVE TO
DISCHARGE THE EXCESS WATER.
8. If it rains, check that the water level is not higher than the specified level. If water exceeds the specified levels, drain the pool to the
specified level.
Proper maintenance can maximize the life of your pool.
During the season of use of the swimming pool, the filtration system must be necessarily put into service every day, enough time to
assure at least a complete renewal of the volume of water.
NOTE: The pump is used to circulate the water and to filter small particles. In order to keep your pool water clean and
hygienic, you must also add chemicals.
REPAIR
In the event of a leak, patch your pool using the underwater adhesive repair patch provided. You can find the instructions in FAQs on
the support section of our website, www.bestwaycorp.com.
DISMANTLING
1. Unscrew the drain valve cap on the outside of the pool counter clockwise and remove.
2. Connect the adaptor to the hose and put the other end of the hose in the area where you are going to drain your pool. (Check local
regulations for drainage by-laws).
3. Screw the control ring of the hose adaptor clockwise onto the drain valve. The drain valve will be open and water will start to drain
automatically.
ATTENTION: Water flow can be controlled with the control ring.
4. When draining is finished, unscrew the control ring to close the valve.
5. Disconnect the hose.
6. Screw the cap back onto the drain valve.
7. Air dry pool.
ATTENTION: Do not leave the drained pool outside.
STORAGE
1. Please remove all the accessories and spare parts of the pool and store them clean and dry.
2. Once pool is completely dry, sprinkle with talcum powder to prevent pool from sticking together, fold pool carefully. If pool is not
completely dry, mold may result and will damage the pool liner.
3. Store liner and accessories in a dry place with a moderate temperature between 5ºC / 41ºF and 38ºC / 100ºF.
4. During the rainy season, pool and accessories should be stored as per above instructions also.
5. Improper draining of the pool might cause serious personal injury and/or damage to personal property.
6.
We strongly recommend the pool is disassembled during the off season (winter months). Store in a dry location out of children’s reach.
TEST
pH value
Cyanuric acid
Free chlorine
Chlorine compound
Algae
Calcium hardness
IDEAL VALUES
7.4– 7.6
30 – 50 ppm
2 – 4 ppm
0
None visible
200 – 400 ppm
manufacture defect and will avoid the warranty and any service
claims.
Suggested set-up surfaces: grass, ground, concrete, and all
other surfaces that respect the above set-up conditions.
Not suggested surfaces: mud, sand, gravel, deck, balcony,
driveway, platform, soft/loose soil or other surface that does not
meet the above set-up conditions.
NOTE: Check with your local city council for by-laws
relating to fencing, barriers, lighting and safety requirements
and ensure you comply with all laws.
NOTE: If have a filter pump, refer to the pump’s manual
for instructions.
NOTE: The ladder must match the pool size and should
be used only for entering and exiting the pool. It is forbidden to
exceed the permitted payload of the ladder. Check regularly if
the ladder is properly assembled.
