Swim'n Play side deck User Manual
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE DECKS
READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE STEPS TO THIS INSTALLATION BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL EITHER YOUR POOL OR YOUR DECK.
IF YOUR POOL IS ALREADY INSTALLED IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO LOWER THE WATER
LEVEL IN YOUR POOL DOWN TO 2’ TO ENABLE YOU TO PROPERLY INSTALL THIS DECK.
313 REGINA AVENUE
RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY 07065-4891
Phone: (732) 574-1500
Fax: (732) 574-1551
www.swimnplay.com
E-mail: info@swimnplay.com
DANGER
DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP into your pool. Your pool is approximately 4' deep.
It is not designed for diving or jumping. If you dive or jump into your pool
you run the risk of permanent injury or death. Alert all visitors and family
of this and point out all warning labels supplied.
ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED
Part # 420865-10
GENERAL
Take 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.
CONTRACT INSTALLATIONS
The manufacturer is in no way affi liated with
any professional installer. Therefore the manufacturer can assume no responsibility, for errors in
installation by the home owner or said professional installer. If you have your deck installed by
others, please supervise to be sure they comply
with the proper installation techniques shown.
Their past experience or short cuts may not
cover the latest improvements in our decks. Do
not allow any short cuts of any nature.
the pool with a minimum height of 48”.
A barrier is necessary to provide protection
against potential drowning and near drowning
and is not a substitute for constant supervision of
children.
A barrier is a fence, wall, or a combination
thereof which completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming
pool. Barriers must comply with local and national
building codes and the US Consumer Product
Safety Commission.
These are minimum fencing and barrier requirements. Check your local building codes for
other requirements they may request. Optional
fencing kits are available, Please contact your local dealer.
If pool covers are used for safety barriers
they should comply with ASTM F 1346 “Standard Performance Specifi cation for Safety
Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers
for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs.”
LOCAL CODES
Local building code may require obtaining a
building permit and may have regulations on set
backs, barriers, devices and other conditions that
must be followed. Any after market or home built
deck should be built to the local building code
requirements, including load capacity and fencing
requirements.
Local electrical code may require obtaining
a building permit and may have regulations on
setbacks, devices and other conditions that must
be followed.
All electrical outlet connections should be a
minimum of 5 feet from the outside perimeter of
the wall of the pool. From 5-10 feet there should
be either a fi xed connection (outlet box) or twist-
lock connection with a GFCI. Connect power
cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or fi lter on a deck. They 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 SEAT of the pool.
BARRIER REQUIREMENTS
If the distance from the top of the assembled
pool is less than 48” vertically from the surrounding grade, a fence or barrier is needed to surround
GETTING STARTED
Unpack and identify all the parts to your
deck using the enclosed packing list.
TO ASSEMBLE THE DECK YOU WILL NEED:
1. DRILL WITH A 7/64", 5/32", 3/16" AND 5/16" BIT
2. 7/16" WRENCH
3. #3 POINT PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER
4. MEASURING TAPE AND MARKING PENCIL
ATTENTION
DECKS ARE MADE FOR
52 INCH DEEP POOLS
IF YOUR POOL IS 48" DEEP
YOU WILL HAVE TO DIG A TRENCH
OR CUT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTS
(4 INCHES) IN ORDER TO LEVEL THE HEIGHT OF
THE DECK WITH THE HEIGHT OF YOUR POOL.
THE BASE OF THE DECK MUST BE LEVEL
WITH THE TOP LEDGE OF YOUR POOL
2
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
Use the drawings below for reference while assembling your deck.
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 will replace your pool legde. Please refer to Step 9.
1½ x 5
LEFT
1½ x 5
LEFT
Deck
Ledge
Deck
Ledge
4 x 5 4 x 5 4 x 5
4 x 5 4 x 5 4 x 5
Deck
Ledge
Deck
Ledge
1½ x 5
RIGHT
1½ x 5
RIGHT
1½ x 5
LEFT
1½ x 5
LEFT
Deck
Ledge
Deck
Ledge
4 x 5 4 x 5
4 x 5 4 x 5
Deck
Ledge
1½ x 5
RIGHT
Deck
Ledge
1½ x 5
RIGHT
Ledge
1½ x 5
LEFT
Deck
4 x 5 4 x 5 4 x 5
4 x 5 4 x 5 4 x 5
Ledge
3
Deck
1½ x 5
RIGHT
1½ x 5
LEFT
Deck
Ledge
4 x 5
Deck
Ledge
1½ x 5
RIGHT
LEVEL GROUND
1
Clear out and level the ground in the location where
your deck is to be installed.
Use the following chart for the area size:
SIZE A B
12 x 18 8 ft. 6 ft.
12 x 24 12 ft. 6 ft.
15 x 24 12 ft. 6 ft.
15 x 30 16 ft. 6 ft.
18 x 33 16 ft. 6 ft.
18 x 45 28 ft. 6 ft.
A
DECK
POOL
ASSEMBLE FENCE POST BRACKETS ON DECK SIDE
2
If your pool is fi lled with water it will be necessary for you to lower the water level
to 2’ deep in order to assemble the Fence Post Brackets to the pool.
Before assembling your pool, take the Verticals or Buttress Posts, for the straight side of the
pool where the deck is to be assembled and attach two Fence Post Brackets to each using
the 1/4 x 20 x 3/4” screws, washers and hex nuts provided as shown at the bottom.
B
If the vertical or Buttress post do not have pre-drilled holes,
simply measure down the required distance from the top and
place the bracket on the post or vertical as shown.
Use a distance of 2-3/8” for the Buttress post and
a distance of 3” for the Vertical.
Then using the Post Bracket as a template drill through
the Vertical or Buttress post using a 5/16” drill bit.
These Locations on the
30 x 15 Pool
FENCE POST
BRACKETS
(2 Pieces)
FENCE POST
BRACKETS
(2 Pieces)
1/4" TRUSS
HEAD SCREW
2-3/8”
3”
HEX
NUT
WASHER
VERTICAL
HEX
NUT
WASHER
1/4" TRUSS
HEAD SCREW
4
BUTTRESS POST
POSITION YOUR FIRST DECK SECTION
3
Starting at the fi rst or last (left or right) vertical of the straight side of the pool, place the
Ledge section of a 4’x5’ patio over the two top plates as shown Close Up #1.
Attach two long posts to the back side of the deck using the 2” screws and hex nuts as
shown in Close Up #3.
Only hand tighten the screws at this time.
If your deck has only one 4’x5’ patio as on the 18x12 Side deck,
proceed to step 5 now.
HEX
NUTS
2” SCREWS
CLOSE-UP #1
LONG POST
CLOSE-UP #3
Start Here
or Here
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