Cornelius CAPRI, ZEPHYR, BORA, BRISA Assembly Instructions Manual

When selecting the site for your pool, take into account city
by-laws regarding fences and utilities laws pertaining to
electrical cables, as well as the landscaping which you are
planning once the pool is installed.

1) Drive a stake into the ground at points A and B respecting the

distance of the straight section between those two points (A-B).

2) Draw two half circles respecting the radius (R).

3) Join the two half circles with straight lines respecting the

width between these two lines (D).

4) Verify that the total length is consistent. (E)

5) Add 15cm (6”) wide trenches on each side, respecting the

lenght (F), to leave room for the stays.

6) Remove all grass from the area which you have just outlined.

Dear Customer

Congratulations! You have purchased a pool of superior quality and durability. To achieve the best possible results, follow
the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the installation procedures may result in damage to your pool or proper ty and
void your warranty. We recommend that you make a preliminar y study of the instructions booklet to familiarize yourself
with the different parts of your pool. Make sure that you understand each step thoroughly before you begin assembling.

We wish you a most pleasant and refreshing summer.

WARNING: Be sure you have read and understood the “Safety Information”

sheets before you begin your pool installation.

WARNING: For your safety, your pool is not designed for diving and/or jumping head first.

Please do not dive. Diving may result in permanent injury or death.

SITE PREPARATION

1

SITE LEVELLING AND EXCAVATION

2

Dig a hole 30 cm (12") wide by approximately 25 cm (10") deep
in the center of the circumference.

From the center hole to the projected location of the pool motor,
dig a 15 cm (6") wide trench. Place the removed soil aside to
be used later to cover the hose.

Bottom Drain Assembly

Place teflon around the threaded plug. Screw in drain holes
using large pliers. Glue the connector in the appropriate
opening.Glue connector in the appropriate opening.

Take one of the two rubber rings and adjust it to the top of the
drain, aligning the holes carefully. Secure with strips of adhesive
tape to prevent sand from penetrating inside the holes once the
drain has been installed.

Secure one end of the long black or white hose inside the drain
spout. First apply glue on the drain spout and inside the drain
end, then secure with one or two collars.

Cut the hose so that it ends with the stone dust (or sand).
Measure the pool radius from the center of the drain, then add
15 cm (6").

Place the assembled bottom drain in the hole so that it is
approximately 1.3cm (1/2") higher than the surface soil. Bury
the hose, levelling the

drain as much as possible. Compact the

soil, using your feet and a tampering tool as well.

Mix three (3) shovels of stone or sand dust with one half shovel
of pure cement, adding a small quantity of water, then pour the
cement around the drain until it reaches 1.3 cm (1/2") from the
top.

BOTTOM DRAIN ASSEMBLY (if applicable)

3

Chart 1.1 - Grass removal area (Figure 1.1)

1,68m (5'6")
1,68m (5'6")
2,13m (7')
2,13m (7')
2,44m (8')
2,44m (8')
2,44m (8')
2,90m (9'-6")
2,90m (9'-6")
2,90m (9'-6")

3,35m (11')
3,35m (11')
4,27m (14')
4,27m (14')
4,88m (16')
4,88m (16')
4,88m (16')
5,79m (19')
5,79m (19')
5,79m (19')

5,03m (16'-5 3/4")
6,69m (21'-11")
5,48m (17'-11 3/4")
7,14m (23'-5")
6,30m (20'-8")
7,96m (26'-1 1/2")
9,64m (31'-7 1/4")
10,29m (33'-9")
11,95m (39'-2 1/2")
13,63m (44

'-8 1/2")

1,66m (5'-5 1/2")
3,33m (10'-11")
1,66m (5'-5 1/2")
3,33m (10'-11")
1,66m (5'-5 1/2")
3,33m (10'-11")
4,99m (16'-4 1/2")
4,99m (16'-4 1/2")
6,66m (21'-10")
8,32m (27'-3 1/2")

MODELTRUE POOL SIZE

DISTANCE (A-B)

RADIUS (R) WIDTH (D) TOTAL LENGHT (E) CORRIDOR (F)

10'x16' 1,67m (5'-5 3/4")
10'x21' 3,33m (10'-11")
13'x18' 1,18m (3'-10 1/2")
13'x23' 2,84m (9'-3 3/4")
15'x20' 1,42m (4'-7 3/4")
15'x26' 3,07m (10'-1")
15'x31' 4,75m (15'-7")
18'x33' 4,53m (14'-10 1/4")
18'x38' 6,19m (20'-3 1/2")
18'x44' 7,87m (25'-9

3/4")

3,05 x 4,72 m (10' x 15' 5-3/4")
3,05 x 6,38 m (10' x 20' 11-1/8")
3,96 x 5,17 m (13' x 16' 11-3/4")
3,96 x 6,83 m (13' x 22' 5")
4,57 x 5,99 m (15' x 19' 8")
4,57 x 7,65 m (15' x 25' 1-3/8")
4,57 x 9,33 m (15' x 30' 7-1/4")
5,44 x 9,98 m (17' 10" x 32' 9")
5,44 x 11,64 m (17' 10" x 38' 2-3/8")
5,44 x 13,32 m (17' 10" x 43' 8-1/2")

A

B

A-B

R

R

D

15cm (6”)

E

F

POOL WALL

AREA TO OUTLINE

Figure 1.1

SITE LEVELLING

For an oval pool, the bottom must absolutely be levelled, using a
carpenter's level and a straight plank. Eliminate any protrusions.
Ensure that the surface is free of debris such as rocks, wood,
etc.

TRENCHES FOR BUTTRESS ASSEMBLIES

1) Dig trenches to a depth equal to the sum of the thickness of
the patio blocks (2” thick slabs recommen ded) and the
thickness of the butress assembly beam 8cm (3 1/4”). (Refer to
illustrations for trenches layout details).

2) Make sure trenches are smooth and leveled without
compacting them.

3) Place and level patio blocks into trenches. Make sure that the
top of the slabs is at a depth of 8cm (3 1/4”). Top of framework
must be level with pool area.

141" - 358cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

141" - 358cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

FOR
10x21: 38" (97cm)
13x23: 62" (157cm)
15x26: 110" (279cm)

22-3/4"

22-3/4"
58cm

58cm

58cm

10"

10"

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

15cm

31"

79cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"
58cm

58cm

58cm

10"

10"

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

15cm

122cm

6"

31"

79cm

122cm

6"
15cm

6"

58cm

141" - 358cm

48"

6"
15cm

43cm

58cm

141" - 358cm

48"

43cm

17"

R

10"

10"

10"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

75-1/2" - 192cm

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

15cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

6"
15cm

31"

79cm

FOR:
10x16: 38" (97cm)
13x18: 62" (157cm)
15x20: 87" (221cm)

10"

10"

10"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

75-1/2" - 192cm

75-1/2" - 192cm

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

15cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

R

6"
15cm

6"

43cm

31"

79cm

58cm

58cm

17"

48"

122cm

15cm

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

122cm

6"

79cm

15cm

FOR:
15x31: 110" (279cm)
18x33: 132" (335cm)

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

122cm

6"

79cm

17"

31"

206-1/2" - 525cm

17"

31"

48"

R

6"
15cm

R

43cm

206-1/2" - 525cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"
58cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

10"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

206-1/2" - 525cm

22-3/4"

58cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"
58cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

10"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

10"

10"

22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm

58cm

58cm

25cm

10"

10"

58cm

22-3/4"

58cm

58cm

25cm

58cm

15cm

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

122cm

6"

79cm

15cm

FOR:
18x38: 132" (335cm)

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

122cm

6"

79cm

17"

31"

206-1/2" - 525cm

17"

31"

48"

R

6"
15cm

R

43cm

272" - 691cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"
58cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

10"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

22-3/4"

58cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

25cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

25cm

25cm

10"

10"

22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm

58cm

58cm

25cm

10"

10"

58cm

22-3/4"

58cm

58cm

25cm

58cm

15cm

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

122cm

6"

79cm

15cm

FOR:
18x44: 132" (335cm)

3-1/4" - 8cm
DEEP

122cm

6"

79cm

17"

31"

206-1/2" - 525cm

17"

31"

48"

R

6"
15cm

R

43cm

337-1/2" - 857cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

22-3/4"
58cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

10"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

25cm

22-3/4"

58cm

22-3/4"

22-3/4"

10"

10"

10"

25cm

25cm

25cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

25cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

25cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

25cm

22-3/4"
58cm

10"

25cm

25cm

10"

10"

22-3/4"
22-3/4"
58cm

58cm

58cm

25cm

10"

10"

58cm

22-3/4"

58cm

58cm

25cm

58cm

Chart: Sand quantity

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

OVAL POOLS

MODELS: CAPRI / ZEPHYR / BORA / BRISA

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1) Dump the sand.

2) Choose the filter location beside a round section (never a straight

section). The starting point will be at that location so that the
skimmer and retur n holes are as close as possible to the filtration
system.

3) Before uncoiling the wall, make sure the pre-punched holes for
the skimmer and pump return are at the top and facing the planned
location of your filter.

SRTAIGHT SECTION BUTTRESS ASSEMBLY

4

1) Refer to Illustration 4.1. To assemble, join splice brackets
(R) to the horizontal beam (Q) using the bolt 1/2 "X 3" X #13
(12.7 mm x 76.2 mm) (U), nuts (UU ) and washers (V).
Remember to insert a spacer (T) inside the beams aligned to
each bolt.

2) Refer to Illustration 4.2. Assemble the post using bolts
1/2" X 3" X #13 (12,7 mm X 76,2 mm) (U), nuts (UU) and
washers (V). Remember to insert a spacer (T) and two washers
(V) inside the beam aligned to each bolt.

3) Refer to Illustration 4.3. Cover the bolt heads with bolt
caps (W) and insert the styrofoam caps (X) at both ends of foot
beam.

1/2” BOLT CAP COVER

STYROFOAM CAP

SPLICE BRACKET

WASHER 1/2”

NUT 1/2”

FOOT BEAM

SPOOL SLEEVE

BOLT 1/2” X 3”

BUTTRESS POST

Illustration 4.1

Illustration 4.3

Illustration 4.2

1) Position the buttress pillars assembled in Step 4 on the patio
blocks in the trenches previously dug.

2) Refer to Illustration 5.1 : Once the buttress pillars are
placed in the trenches, assemble the straight sections bottom
tracks (J) between the pillars on the foot beams.

3) Refer to Illustration 5.2 : Fix the pressure plates between
foot beams using 4 standard screws #14.

BOTTOM TRACK
STRAIGHT SECTION

BOTTOM TRACKS (STRAIGHT) AND PRESSURE PLATES

5

STANDARD
SCREW # 14

PRESSURE PLATE

Illustration 5.2

Illustration 5.1

1) Study illustrations and chart carefully. You are now ready to
assemble the metallic tension straps. Refer to indications on the
chart for the exact number of tension straps and sections per
straps according to their respective pool size.

2) Refer to Illustration 6.1: If there is more than one metallic
strap per tension strap rows, assemble the straps together using 4
bolts and nuts (BB) 1/4" #20 X 5/8" (6,35 mm X 15,88 mm),
taking care of placing the bolt head on top.

3) Attach the assembled tension straps to foot beams on both
sides, using 4 standard screws #14.

POOL SIZE 10x16 10x21 13x18 13x23 15x20 15x26 15x31 18x33 18x38 18x44

TENSION STRAPS QUANTITY (TOTAL) 356 10 6 15 21 21 27 33

ROWS TO ASSEMBLE 3 5 35257 7 9 11

STRAPS PER ROW 1 1 22333 3 3 3

Chart

TENSION STRAPS ASSEMLBY

6

BUTTRESS ASSEMBLY

Illustration 6.1

Start with round sections, refer to illustration 7.1 :

Place the end of the first round section bottom track on the foot
beam of the last pillar of the straight section. At the other end,
place the first foot plate of the round section.

Round section, refer to Illustration 7.1 and 7.2 :

Using the round section bottom tracks and the foot plates, start
with the first plate of the round section. Repeat this procedure
until the half circle is completed.

Lock the track to the right pool

diameter by snapping the key on the corresponding posts.

Refer to Illustration 7.3. :

Before going to next step, make sure that the centre of the pool
is properly squared and metallic tension straps are stretched.

ROUND SECTIONS BOTTOM TRACKS ASSEMBLY

7

WALL INSTALLATION

8

SAND

PLANKS

SUPPORT
BAR

SAND

BAR

SUPPORT

PLANKS

JOINER PLATE

BOTTOM TRACK

PUMP RETURN
HOLE

WALL

SKIMMER HOLE

1ST TRACK
ROUND SECTION

1

ST

FOOT PLATE

ROUND SECTION

BOTTOM TRACK
STRAIGHT SECTION

Illustration 7.3

Illustration 7.1

Illustration 7.2

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