Aqua Leisure Simple-Set Pool User Manual [en, fr, es]

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Simple-Set® Pool
Instruction Manual
CAUTION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
prior to attempting set-up of pool. A thorough understanding of these
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Simple-Set® Pool System
Please read this statement carefully prior to pool installation. Keep your original store receipt along with this warranty certificate and manual in a safe location. Your sales receipt will be required for all warranty service. ATTENTION: Failure to read and comply with all Pool, ladder, and Filter Pump instructions will render this warranty invalid.
Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc. (ALI) warrants all components contained in this Simple-Set® pool system (excluding the filter-pump unit*) against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This warranty is in effect for a period of 180 days from the date of purchase for the original owner only.
If a verifiable manufacturing defect is found during the warranty period, ALI agrees to repair or replace the defective part(s) in your Simple-Set® pool system provided an original dated sales receipt is presented. ALI is not responsible for incurring any cost associated with the return of a defective/damaged part(s), but will incur the full outbound shipping cost of any replacement parts provided under terms of this warranty.
This limited warranty is not valid if the pool or any of the components have been consumer-damaged, misused, used for commercial purposes, or if the damage is caused by an accident, an act of God, consumer neglect or abuse, vandalism, improper use of chemicals, failure to follow all stated instructions and warnings, or negligence in setting up, disassembling, or storing the pool. If any of the aforementioned conditions apply, you will be advised of the cost / availability of a replacement part(s) for purchase.
Furthermore, this warranty does not hold ALI responsible for any installation or maintenance related cost, including but not limited to: land preparation materials, transportation, water, labor, chemicals.
If you have any questions regarding your Simple-Set® Pool System, please consult the FAQ section contained in the user manual and on our website at www.aqualeisure.com prior to calling our Consumer Assistance department. If you cannot find an answer to your specific inquiry in this manner, our representatives will gladly assist you further.
Aqua-Leisure Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 239 Avon, MA 02322
Service Hotline (toll free): 1-866-807-3998
Fax: (508) 583-5318
Customer Service Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm EST, Mon. thru Fri.
* Please see the manual enclosed with your filter pump for specific filter pump warranty information
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Aqua-Leisure Simple-Set® Pool Limited Warranty……………......………………..2.
Important Safety Rules for Pool Use……….……...………...……...........................4.
Simple-Set® Pool Set-Up Instructions…………….……..…….………………..…..5-9.
1. Site Selection.........................................................................................5.
2. Pool Set-Up............................................................................................6-7.
3. Connecting The Filter Pump To Your Pool...........................................
4. In Season Maintenance & Water Care..................................................
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5. Draining & Storing Your Pool................................................................10-11.
6. Consumer Assistance.............................................................................11.
Trouble-Shooting Reference Guide………………………………............................12.
How To Register Your New Simple-Set® Pool With Aqua-Leisure®………….........13.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR POOL USE
ATTENTION: YOU MUST READ THESE SAFETY RULES PRIOR TO USING POOL!
1. It is the pool ownerʼs responsibility to COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL AND STATE POOL SAFETY LAWS PRIOR to setting up the pool. Such laws include, but are not limited to those on: fences/barriers, pool covers, pool ladders, lighting, and required safety equipment.
2. This pool was designed exclusively for outdoor use. NEVER SET-UP YOUR POOL INDOORS (not even in a basement or shed). Set-up location must be extremely flat and level and must be at least 20 feet / 6 meters away from a house /basement. This precaution will help prevent property damage in the unlikely event of a natural disaster or rupture in the pool.
3. NEVER INSTALL YOUR POOL ON A HANGING BALCONY, ROOF, OR ANY TYPE OF WOOD DECK OR RAISED PLATFORM. Even small Simple-Set once filled with water. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe property damage and/or serious personal injury if your deck or platform collapses underneath your pool.
4. DO NOT USE A WATER TRUCK OR SERVICE to fill this type of pool. Water dispensed from a tanker enters the pool at very high pressure and may seriously damage the poolʼs seams and/or prevent the bottom of the pool from being smoothed out during the fill-up process.
5. DO NOT USE SAND as a leveling agent in the installation process. Sand may shift under the weight of your pool, potentially causing it to collapse and/or cause personal injury to pool occupants. The surface underneath the pool must be firm and solid.
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pools are extremely heavy
6. YOU MUST USE POOL CHEMICALS to keep your pool water sanitary and safe for swimming. DANGER: Exercise extreme caution when handling chemicals or applying them to your pool. Always explicitly follow the chemical manufacturerʼs directions. NEVER add any chemicals to the water when swimmers are in the pool.
7. NEVER OPERATE THE FILTER PUMP WHILE SWIMMERS ARE IN THE POOL. Failure to obey this rule may increase the risk of electrical shock to those in and around pool.
8. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED in or around the pool. Make sure a responsible adult is supervising children and non-swimmers AT ALL TIMES. Do not swim at night unless the pool area is sufficiently well lit.
9. NEVER ALLOW DIVING, JUMPING OR HORSEPLAY in or around the pool and pump area. Serious injury or death could result. In order to reduce risk of choking, do not allow swimmers to eat, drink or chew anything while bathing in the pool.
10.ALWAYS maintain the proper pool safety equipment and emergency contact numbers in an easily accessible area near your pool.
11.DO NOT ALLOW FISH OR ANY OTHER ANIMALS IN POOL. This pool was not designed for use as an aquarium or holding pen for marine life, even on a temporary basis. Furthermore, to avoid potential damage to your pool from claws / teeth, do not allow any pets in or near the pool.
12. CAUTION: All related pool equipment and accessories, including the pool liner, inflatable ring, hoses & hose clamps, drain covers, pump body, (if included: covers, ground cloth, ladders, maintenance kit) and electrical cords should be inspected frequently for signs of corrosion, deterioration, missing or broken parts, exposed metal, or other potential hazard.
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SIMPLE-SET® POOL- SET
UP INST
RUCTIONS
ATTENTION: DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETELY
READ THE SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 4.
1. SITE SELECTION
Proper site selection is the most critical part of the installation process. Make sure that your chosen area strictly conforms to the following guidelines. The set-up area must be:
A. Firm, flat (no bumps or mounds of earth) and level. WARNING: Failure to install the
pool on a firm, level surface may cause the pool to leak, bulge, or even collapse, resulting in property damage or serious injury for those in or near the pool! If you must level out an uneven set-up area, it is preferable to dig out excess earth, boulders, etc. from the higher side. Once the excess earth has been removed, tamp down the whole
area to ensure levelness. Remember NOT TO USE SAND
with this type of pool.
B. Completely free of sticks, stones, blacktop, oil-based residues, sharp objects, and aggressive grass, plant and weed species. NOTE: Aqua-Leisure will not be held responsible for damage caused by aggressive grasses or weeds that grow up through
the pool.
C. Not directly underneath overhead power lines or trees, nor atop any underground utility cables, pipes, or lines of any kind. CAUTION: The pool must be accessible to a 110-volt AC outlet protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and should be set no closer than 10 ft / 3m to the power source.
Additional helpful tip: Choosing a set-up area exposed to direct sunlight will warm your pool more quickly and keep it warmer throughout the season.
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2. POOL SET-UP
A. If time permits, completely unroll your pool and expose it to direct sunlight for an hour
or more. This will make the pool material more flexible during set-up.
B. If your pool system contains a ground cloth, carefully unfold it and spread out as evenly as possible over set-up area.
WARNING: Use of a ground cloth is REQUIRED when the pool is set up on concrete. (If a ground cloth is not a standard feature in your pool system, you may purchase one as an accessory. Please check with your local retailer for availability.)
C. Place the pool over the ground cloth (if applicable) so that the hose fixtures on the pool point towards the GFCI outlet you will use to power your filter pump. CAUTION: NEVER DRAG THE POOL AS THIS WILL DAMAGE IT.
D. Carefully unfold the pool, if you have not already done so, spread out the sides and the floor of the pool to make them as smooth as possible.
E. Inflate the top ring using either a manual air pump or an electric pump on a low pressure setting. Keep the ring centered in the middle of the pool. VERY IMPORTANT: The top ring should only be filled to 85% of capacity (The ring will form a prefect circle and will be moderately firm to the touch with a squeeze of your hand). DO NOT over-inflate as this may damage the ring or cause it to burst.
F. Close and secure the three openings in the pool (the drain valve and the two fixtures for attaching filter pump hoses.) First, make sure that the outer drain plug is inserted into the drain valve and that the outer drain cap is screwed on tightly. caps inside the pool, and firmly press them into the wall until they snap closed over their openings. Note: Make sure to keep the “bullet” shaped plastic drain adapter (located in the patch kit) in a safe location in order to drain your pool at the end of the swim season.
* Then locate the attached
*If your pool system came with 2 strainer and plunger valve assemblies (Model # P2000), please refer to pages 8 and 9 of this manual for instructions on installing them at this time.
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G. Fill the pool with no more than 1 inch of water. Then smooth out any wrinkles or creases in the floor by physically entering the pool and pushing out the area where the pool floor meets the pool walls. A secondary method (from outside of the pool) is to reach under the pool wall, grasp the pool floor, and pull outward.
H. Once you have removed all wrinkles in the floor, continue filling the pool. The pool walls will rise as the water level rises. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION,
ALLOW BATHERS IN THE POOL UNTIL FILL-UP IS COMPLETE.
DO NOT
I. During fill-up, inspect the pool frequently to verify it is filling evenly. IMPORTANT: If you notice water collecting unevenly or excessive sloping to one side, STOP
FILLING THE POOL IMMEDIATELY.
enough, or that the wrinkles in the floor have not been properly smoothed out. If this occurs, completely drain the pool (See section 6 in this manual) and then carefully CARRY it to a more suitable site.
J. Continue to fill pool until the water level has reached the BOTTOM of the inflatable ring, and the pool walls are smooth and firm. higher than this point, as this may cause the pool to become unstable or collapse.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not be alarmed if the outer walls of your pool appear to be wet, as some “sweating” (appearance of condensation droplets on the pool) may initially occur after set-up is complete, especially in cooler climates. This process is completely normal for this type of pool and does not indicate any leakage. When sweating does occur it generally stops within 72 hours of filling the pool.
This indicates that the ground is not level
NEVER allow the water level to rise
3. CONNECTING THE FILTER PUMP TO YOUR POOL
At this time, please refer to the detailed instruction manual enclosed in the filter pump box. If your pool system comes with pump model number SA-3768, please also refer to the strainer & plunger valve installation instructions on the following two pages of this manual.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: STRAINER & PLUNGER VALVE
Note: See drawings A & B on the following page for reference.
The Aqua installed in the pool liner's two (2) pre-cut holes. The strainer grid prevents large objects from jamming and/or damaging the filter pump and the plunger valve assembly prevents water from flowing into the cleaned. (See drawing A for overview and drawing B for strainer & plunger valve details.) Install the strainer and plunger valve before inflating the pool liner's air ring.
1. Grasp the strainer and plunger valve mechanism.
2. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew plunger valve union (#V28) from the threaded st the plunger
3. In a counter-clockwise motion unscrew the strainer nut (#V04) from the threaded connector (#V02). Leave the flat washer (#V03) on the connector (#V02).
4. From the inside of the pool liner insert the connector (#V02) into one of the pre-cut
filter pump assembly includes two (2) strainer-control mechanisms that are to be
rainer connector (#V02). Be careful not to lose the step rubber washer (#V05). Place
( Only for pools that use pump model #SA-3768)
filter pump while the filter cartridge is being replaced or
valve on the ground in a safe place.
holes with the washer (#V03) remaining on the connector to be placed against the inside of the liner
5. With the flat side of the strainer nut (#V04) facing the outside wall of the liner in a clockwise motion screw the strainer nut (#V04) back onto the threaded connector
(#V02)
6. Finger tighten the strainer grid (#V01) and the strainer nut (#V04) onto the threaded connector (#V02).
7. Grasp the plunger valve assembly. Make sure the step washer (#V05) is in place.
8. In a clockwise motion screw the plunger valve union (#V28) back onto the threaded connector (#V02).
9. Examine the plunger valve to see if the handle is pushed fully down to the 0/1 position. If not, then grasp the handle at the top and push down turning the handle in a clockwise di
rection until the plastic protruding notch anchors in the osition. This will prevent
water from flowing out during filling.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 for the 2nd liner pre-cut hole.
wall.
. Before assembly lubricate the threads with a petroleum jelly.
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MODEL P2000 STRAINER & PLUNGER VALVE
AFSSEMBLY
BA
V20
WATER LEVEL
V21
PART NO. DESCRIPTION
V22
V23
V25
V26
V27
V28
V24
V29
V30
V01 STRAINER GRID V02 THREADED STRAINER CONNECTOR V03 FLAT STRAINER RUBBER WASHER V04 STRAINER NUT V05 STRAINER VALVE ASSEMBLY
V11 HOSE O-RING V20 TURNER V21 PLUNGER COLLAR V22 TURNER CONNECTOR V23 SPRING V24 CONNECTOR V25 O-RING V26 COLLAR V27 RUBBER WASHER V28 PLUNGER HOUSING V29 SPLIT PLUNGER VALVE UNION V30 NUT/BOLT/WASHER
STEP RUBBER WASHER
V03V04V05
V02
V01
V30
V11
FOR PUMP INLET/OUTLET
POOL WALL
4. LADDER ASSEMBLY (IF APPLICABLE)
If your Simple-Set® pool system includes a ladder, please refer to the detailed assembly instructions enclosed in the ladder box.
Note: For your convenience and enjoyment, all Simple-Set® pool systems measuring 12ʼx 36” or larger include a durable, easy-to-assemble ladder. For Simple-Set® systems that do not include a ladder as standard equipment (generally pools measuring 12ʼx 30” or smaller), our 2-step ladder, Model # SA-3796 may be purchased as a separate accessory from many retailers.
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5. IN-SEASON POOL MAINTENANCE & WATER CARE
Keep your pool water clean, hygienic, and safe for swimming by strictly following all of the guidelines below:
A. THE USE OF CHEMICALS (SUCH AS CHLORINE, PH STABILIZER, and ALGECIDE, ETC) IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER CHLORINE AND pH BALANCE IN YOUR POOL WATER AND TO PREVENT THE GROWTH OF HARMFUL BACTERIA OR ALGAE.
For specific details on the use of chemicals, please provide a local pool supply retailer with the water capacity of your pool (reference chart on inside flap of your pool box) and, if possible, bring them a sample of your water. They will identify the appropriate chemicals for your needs and educate you on their safe and effective use. NOTE FOR THOSE USING WELL WATER IN POOL: It is strongly recommended that you have a water sample analyzed by a pool expert before adding any chemicals.
B. Chlorinate your pool by dissolving granular or tabulated chlorine into a bucket of water and then slowly and evenly distributing the chlorine solution into the pool. You can also use liquid chlorine or a floating chlorinator. If you do use a chlorinator, make sure it floats properly on the surface or that it is tied securely. NEVER drop clumps or tablets of chlorine (or any other chemical) directly into your pool. This may present a hazard to swimmers and/or damage your pool. DO NOT drop chlorine tabs directly into your filter pump as they will not dissolve properly and may damage your pump.
C. Use a test kit to frequently monitor the pH and chlorine levels in your pool. A suitable test kit can generally be purchased anywhere pools are sold. levels can damage your pool liner. If testing reveals either condition, you should quickly take corrective action. Consult a qualified pool professional, retailer, or chemicals manufacturer for details on chemicals.
NOTE: High chlorine levels or low (acidic) pH
D. Simplify the removal of larger debris and sedimentation from your pool by using a Simple-Set®
Maintenance Kit. The kit includes a leaf skimmer and garden hose powered vacuum, and can be purchased as an accessory through many retailers. For your convenience, it is also included with many larger-size pools as a bonus item.
E. Inspect your filter-pump cartridge at least once a week and rinse it off with a strong blast of water if necessary. When this method does not satisfactorily clean the filter cartridge, replace it with a new one.
NOTE: Improper filter cartridge maintenance will reduce the effectiveness of your
filter pump and could shorten its useful life. F. Tips to help prevent dirt and grime from getting into your pool:
1) Remind bathers to always rinse their bodies of any dirt, grime or tanning oil prior to entering the pool.
2) Keeping your pool covered at all times when it is not in use is highly recommended. This will help prevent wind and other elements from depositing dirt and debris in your pool.
6. DRAINING & STORING YOUR POOL
IMPORTANT: NEVER leave the pool exposed to temperatures of 40 F/ 5C or below, as this will ruin it. If the pool cannot be used year-round, you should STORE it as soon as the swimming season ends, and always well in advance of sustained cold or inclement weather.
STEP 1-Draining your Pool:
A.
Make sure your filter pump cord is unplugged.
B.
Securely close both pump fixtures with the plugs attached to the inner pool wall. Then disconnect
the filter pump hoses.
C.
Enter your pool and verify that the rubber drain plug is still securely inside the drain valve.
D.
Attach your hose adapter to the female end of a garden hose. Place the other end of the hose in an
area safe for water drainage, such as a storm drain or street gutter.
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E. Unscrew the outside drain cap. Take the end of your garden hose with the adapter attached and screw it on the drain valve until it is securely fastened. This action will push the rubber drain plug out into the pool and allow water to drain immediately through the hose. NOTE: If the water is not draining properly, step inside the pool and verify that the inner attached cap of your drain valve is not blocking the flow of water.
G. You will notice that an inch or two (5 cm) of residual water will remain in the pool below the level of the drain plug. This water can be bailed out by hand, can be suctioned out with a wet-vac, or can be soaked up with rags, towels or a mop.
H. Once you have completed draining the pool, disconnect the hose and hose adapter and reseal the attached drain plug on the inside of the pool. Save the adapter in a safe place for future use.
Step 2 – Cleaning and Storing your Pool:
A. At this point, we strongly recommend scrubbing the pool liner thoroughly with a mild household soap
(such as dishwashing liquid) and a sponge or soft pool brush. Then rinse the pool clean with a strong blast of water from your garden hose. NOTE: Remove any residual odor coming from the pool bottom by scrubbing the area gently with a mild household detergent or an odor removal product approved for use on vinyl surfaces/pool liners.
B. Towel-dry the pool thoroughly and then spread out the pool completely to air dry it. NEVER fold or stow a pool that is not completely dry as this could lead to mold or mildew growth. TIP: Expose the pool to direct sunlight for several hours to speed the drying process and make it easier to fold for storage.
C. While the pool is air drying, it is a good time to clean and thoroughly dry all the other parts included with your pool system. IMPORTANT: Make sure you remove the used filter cartridge from your filter pump to prevent mold or mildew from developing inside the pump body during the off-season.
D. Carefully fold the pool and wrap it in a ground cloth or other protective tarp. The pool and any accessories such as the pump, pool cover, ground cloth, ladder, hoses, clamps, and hardware should be kept together and stored indoors, in a warm, dry location.
REMEMBER: It is ESSENTIAL to PROPERLY store your Simple-Set® pool and related accessories during the off-season. Aqua Leisure will not be held responsible for pool damage resulting from improper pool storage or from pools left exposed to the elements.
7. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Aqua-Leisure® takes pride in assisting its valued customers. Should you have any questions or concerns about your pool, please do not hesitate to call us toll free, at 1-866-807-3998. Our business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern Time. Our friendly and knowledgeable Consumer Assistance team members will be happy to assist you.
Please have the following information handy prior to calling:
• This instruction manual
• The model number of your pool (2 letters followed by 4 numbers located on the box)
• The factory code located around the inflation valve on the top ring and/or embossed on the sidewall of your pool in a small rectangular box near the multilingual warnings.
• Your dated sales receipt.
Remember that you can also access useful information on our website 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at www.aqualeisure.com. Here you will find helpful tips, links and answers for many frequently asked questions.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AN AQUA-LEISURE SIMPLE-SET® POOL!
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Simple-Set Pool
®
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
FILLED POOL IS NOT ROUND
COLORED WATER
PARTICALS SUSPENDED IN WATER
DESCRIPTION
• Pool has taken on an oval, rectangular or “egg-like” shape.
• Pool appears to slope to one side or pool water depth is uneven.
• Water turns blue, brown, or black when first treated with chlorine.
• Water looks“milky” or cloudy.
CAUSE
• Wrinkles in bottom of liner were notadequately smoothed out prior to filling.
• Side walls were not properly “pushed out” as pool was filled, causing circumference of top ring to be outside that of the pool's side walls.
• Pool is resting on bumpy or sloping ground.
• The chlorine is oxidizing minerals in your water. This commonly occurs with water from different sources.
• “Hard Water” caused by an elevated pH.
• Chlorination is inadequate.
• Foreign debris in water.
• Bathers are not cleaning their feet prior to entering pool.
REMEDY
• Drain pool to a 1” water depth and then smooth out as many wrinkles as possible.
• Drain pool to a 1” water depth and then push out side walls until they are outside of the circumference of the top ring.
• Make sure ground underneath pool is very flat, level and free of any mounds of soil.
• Adjust pH to recommended level.
• Run filter until water is clear.
• Regularly clean cartridge.
• Adjust pH. Check with a swimming pool supply retailer for correct water treatment.
• Ensure proper chlorine level.
• Clean or replace your filter.
• Spray off dirt with a high­ pressure hose before entry.
PERSISTENT LOW
WATER LEVEL
ALGAE
POOL WATER IS COOL
• Pool appears to be losing water on a daily basis.
• Water has greenish tint.
• Green, brown or black spots appear on pool liner.
• Pool bottom is slippery and/or an unpleasant odor is present.
• Water is not warming to a comfortable swimming temperature.
• Tear or hole in pool liner.
• Tear or hole in a filter pump hose.
• Hose clamps are too loose.
• Evaporation from high summer temperatures.
• Algae is present.
• Pool was set up in an excessively shady or tree lined area.
• Heat is escaping from pool water.
• Locate damage and repair with the included patch kit.
• Repair or replace hoses.
• Tighten all hose clamps.
• Keep pool covered when not in use.
• Apply “shock” treatment (super-chlorinator). Check pH and adjust to an appropriate level per your local pool supply retailer.
• Vacuum or lightly scrub pool liner.
• Test water often to maintain proper chlorine levels.
• Relocate pool to a more open location where it can get maximum exposure to sunlight during peak daylight hours.
• Keep your pool covered whenever it is not in use.
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Aqua-Leisure® would like to invite you
to visit our website to register your new
Simple-Set® Pool.
www.aqualeisure.com
Or register by mail using the mail-in card below.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon!
CUSTOMER REGISTRATION CARD
Owner’s Name Address City State Zip Code Phone number ( ) E-Mail address Item No. Factory Code (3 letter code found at right of warnings on pool) Where purchased Date purchased Price paid Who chose this pool? Male Female Child Whole Family Age group of the person who purchased this pool 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+
1) Have you ever owned any type of above ground pool before? Yes No
2) Did you find installation to be: Simpler Than Expected As Expected More Difficult
3) Did you find this item to represent good value for the money invested? Yes No
4) Have you ever used another Aqua-Leisure product? Yes No
5) Where did you hear about this product?
6) Why did you choose this product? (Check all that apply). Quality Price In-Store Promotion Style Most Features Other Suggestions, improvements, or comments
SA-
Friends Ad Store Display Other
Mail card to address on front of manual
or register online at:
www.aqualeisure.com
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