18 FT X 48 IN METAL FRAME POOL
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Round Metal
Frame Pool
10' - 24' (305 cm - 732 cm) models
IMPORTANT
SAFETY RULES
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions carefully before
installing and using this product.
Don’t forget to try these other fine Intex products: Pools, Pool Accessories,
Inflatable Pools and In-Home Toys, Airbeds and Boats available at fine
retailers or visit our website listed below.
For illustrative purposes only. Accessories may not be provided with pool.
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For technical assistance and missing parts call us toll-free (for U.S. and Canadian Residents):
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Warnings......................................................................... 3
Parts List & References................................................. 4-7
Setup Instructions......................................................... 8-10
Pool Maintenance and Chemicals................................ 11-12
Common Pool Problems............................................... 11
Pool Draining.................................................................. 12
Storage............................................................................ 12-13
General Aquatic Safety.................................................. 14
Pool Safety Sign............................................................. 15
Intex Service Center Locations.................................... 16
Special Introductory note:
Thanks for buying an Intex pool. Please read this manual before setting up
your pool. This information will help extend the pool life and make the pool
safer for your family's enjoyment. View the video included before installation. A
team of 2-3 people is recommended for pool set up. Additional people will
speed up the installation.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
Read, Understand and Follow All Instructions Carefully Before Installing and Using this Product.
• Continuous and competent adult supervision of children and the disabled is required
at all times.
• Secure all doors, windows and safety barriers to prevent unauthorized, unintentional or
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nsupervised pool entry.
• Install a safety barrier that will eliminate access to the pool for young children and pets.
• Pool and pool accessories are to be assembled and disassembled by adults only.
• Never dive, jump or slide into an above-ground pool or any shallow body of water.
• Failure to set up pool on flat, level, compact ground or over filling could result in the pool’s
collapse and the possibility that a person lounging in the pool could be swept out/ejected.
• Do not lean, straddle, or exert pressure on the inflatable ring or top rim as injury or flooding
could occur. Do not allow anyone to sit on, climb, or straddle the sides of the pool.
• Remove all toys and flotation devices from, in and around the pool when it is not in use.
Objects in the pool attract young children.
• Keep toys, chairs, tables, or any objects that a child could climb on at least four feet (1.22
meters) away from the pool.
• Keep rescue equipment by the pool and clearly post emergency numbers at the phone
closest to the pool. Examples of rescue equipment: coast guard approved ring buoy with
attached rope, strong rigid pole not less than twelve feet (12') [3.66m] long.
• Never swim alone or allow others to swim alone.
• Keep your pool clean and clear. The pool floor must be visible at all times from the outside
barrier of the pool.
• If swimming at night use properly installed artificial lighting to illuminate all safety signs,
ladders, pool floor and walkways.
• Stay away from the pool when using alcohol or drugs/medication.
• Keep children away from pool covers to avoid entanglement, drowning, or other serious
injury.
• Pool covers must be completely removed before pool use. Children and adults cannot be
seen under a pool cover.
• Do not cover the pool while you or anyone else is in the pool.
• Keep the pool and pool area clean and clear to avoid slips and falls and objects that may
cause injury.
• Protect all pool occupants from recreational water illnesses by keeping the pool water
sanitized. Don’t swallow the pool water. Practice good hygiene.
• All pools are subject to wear and deterioration. Certain types of excessive or accelerated
deterioration can lead to an operation failure, and can ultimately cause the loss of large
quantities of water from your pool. Therefore, it is very important that you properly
maintain your pool on a regular basis.
• This pool is for outdoor use only.
• Empty and store the pool when not in use for a longer period. See storage instructions.
• All electrical components shall be installed in accordance with Article 680 of the National
Electrical Code 1999 (NEC
®
) “Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations” or its
latest approved edition.
• 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. The safety
signs shall be placed above the water line.
POOL BARRIERS AND COVERS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR CONTINUOUS AND
COMPETENT ADULT SUPERVISION. POOL DOES NOT COME WITH A LIFEGUARD.
ADULTS ARE THEREFORE REQUIRED TO ACT AS LIFEGUARDS OR WATER WATCHERS
AND PROTECT THE LIVES OF ALL POOL USERS, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, IN AND
AROUND THE POOL.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Advisory:
Pool owners may need to comply with local or state laws relating to childproof fencing, safety
barriers, lighting, and other safety requirements. Customers should contact their local building
code enforcement office for further details.
WARNING
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Read and follow all safety information and instructions.
Keep for future reference.
Failure to follow these warnings and instructions can result in
serious injury or death to users, especially children.
• Children, especially children younger than five years, are at high risk of drowning.
• Drowning occurs silently and quickly and can occur in as little as 2 in. (5 cm) of water.
• Keep children in your direct sight, stay close, and actively supervise them when they are
in or near this pool and when you are filling and emptying this pool.
• When searching for a missing child, check the pool first, even if child is thought to be in
the house.
• Empty pool completely after each use and store the empty pool in such a way that it does
not collect water from rain or any other source.
WARNING
Prevent Drowning
Drowning Risk:
• Keep unsupervised children from accessing the pool by installing fencing or other approved
barrier around all sides of pools. State or local laws or codes may require fencing or other
approved barriers. Check state or local laws and codes before setting up pool. Refer to the
list of barrier recommendations and guidelines as described in CPSC Publication No. 362.
• Remove pool ladders before leaving the pool. Children as young as 2 years have climbed up
ladders and into pools and drowned.
• Do not leave toys inside pool when finished using, since toys and similar items might attract
a child to the pool.
• Position furniture (for example, tables, chairs) away from pool and so that children cannot
climb on it to gain access to the pool.
• If a filter pump is included with the pool, locate pumps and filters in such a way that children
cannot climb on them and gain access to the pool.
Diving Risk:
• Do not dive into this pool. Diving into shallow water can result in broken neck, paralysis,
or death.
Electrocution Risk:
• Keep all electrical lines, radios, speakers and other electrical appliances away from the pool.
• Do not place pool near or under overhead electrical lines.
Suction Risk:
• If a drain or suction outlet cover is missing or broken, do not use the pool. Suction can
cause body part entrapment, hair and jewelry entanglement, evisceration, or drowning.
Repair or replace the drain or suction outlet cover before allowing the pool to be used.
First Aid:
• Keep a working phone and a list of emergency numbers near the pool.
• Become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In the event of an emergency,
immediate use of CPR can make a life-saving difference.
Select an outdoor location for the pool with the following in mind:
1. The area where the pool is to be set up must be absolutely flat and level. Do not set up
the pool on a slope or inclined surface.
2. The ground surface must be compacted and firm enough to withstand the pressure and
weight of a fully set up pool. Do Not set up the pool on mud, sand, soft or loose soil
condition, deck, platform, concrete, asphalt or any other hard surfaces.
3. The pool requires at least 4 feet of space all around pool from objects that a child could
climb on to gain access to the pool.
4. Pool will kill the grass. Splash out could damage vegetation. Certain types of grass such as
St. Augustine and Bermuda, may grow through the liner.
5. The area shall also facilitate drainage of the pool water after each use and/or for long term
pool storage.
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Barriers for Residential Swimming Pool Guidelines:
An outdoor swimming pool, including an inground, aboveground, or onground pool, hot tub, or
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pa, should be provided with a barrier which complies with the following:
1. The top of the barrier should be at least 48 inches 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 4 inches 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 4 inches.
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. Openings in the barrier should not allow passage of a 4-inch 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 45 inches, the horizontal members should be
located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members should
not exceed 1-3/4 inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts, spacing within the
cutouts should not exceed 1-3/4 inches in width.
5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between
the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between vertical members
should not exceed 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts, spacing within the cutouts
should not exceed 1-3/4 inches in width.
6. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences should not exceed
1-1/4
inch square unless the
fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to
no more than 1-3/4 inches.
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 1-3/4 inches.
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 54 inches from the bottom
of the gate, (a) the release mechanism should be located on the pool side of the gate at
least 3 inches below the top of the gate and (b) the gate and barrier should have no opening
greater than 1/2 inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
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 UL 2017
General- Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, Section 77. The alarm should have a
minimum sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet 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 54 inches 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. When the
ladder or steps are secured, locked, or removed, any opening created should not allow the
passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. Barriers should be located so as to prohibit permanent
structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers.
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