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    Setting up the Intex frame pool

    The set-up phase of the Intex Frame pools has a lot of influence on the stability of the pool when it is filled and put into use. There are a number of points to consider. Below are some of these points.

    General information for setting up the pool

    Levelling the ground

    • Make sure the ground on which the pool will be set up is not a sloping surface
    • Make sure there is enough room around the pool. Be sure to keep at least 1 meter around the pool extra for legs and accessories (think filter pumps).
    • Make sure the ground is levelled everywhere
    • Remove pebbles, sticks or other sharp objects to avoid damaging the pool
    • Place the pool on a solid surface, such as tiles, so that the surface can support the weight of a filled pool
    • A soft, sandy or loose surface allows the frame to sink which can affect the stability of the beams and the pool

    Ground cover

    Always place a ground cover underneath the pool to avoid damaging the bottom of the pool. With most pools, the ground cover is supplied in the set. For pools without a ground cover supplied, it is possible to place a different kind of cover underneath the pool.

    Laying out the liner and frame

    • Set up the pool with at least 2 people
    • Lay the liner out all the way so that it is in the middle of the ground cover and has the same amount of space left all around
    • Put the frame parts in place around the liner
    • Caution! Do not drag the beams and/or liner to avoid dragging damage to the liner and damage to the coating of the beams
    • Do not grab the liner by the sleeves, restrainer straps and/or restrainer band. Do not drag the liner at those parts either.

    Inserting the frame

    • Leave the liner in the sun for a while to soften the PVC material. The frame will then fit in more easily.
    • Sprinkle the beams with talc powder before inserting them into the sleeve(s) of the liner to prevent the beams from sticking to the liner as much as possible. This also makes it easier to remove the beams from the sleeve during the frame disassembly at the end of the season.
    • Put the horizontal beams in the sleeve first, then the T-joints and corner pieces. Finally, the legs and side supports can be placed.

    Filling the pool with water

    • Check that the plug of the water drain outlet on the inside and outside of the liner are closed tight before filling the pool
    • The restrainer straps, U-shaped side supports and/or vertical legs should all be properly extended and straight
    • Fill the pool for about 3 centimeters with water to check that no water is leaking anywhere and that there is no noticeable difference in the water height (level). If this is not the case, the pool can be filled further.
    • The folds on the bottom of the liner should be smoothed as much as possible. This can be done by pushing the folds from the inside outwards where the wall and the pool floor meet. Do this only with bare feet!
    • Continue filling the pool up to the solid colour sleeve. During filling, it is important to correct the beams where necessary and check that the restrainer straps are still extended and straight.
    • When the beams are hanging inwards, just continue filling the pool. The pressure of the water will automatically push the beams outwards.

    Additional points to note:

    Restrainer straps, side supports and legs

    • Make sure the restrainer straps are fully extended and straight everywhere
    • Check that the side supports and/or legs are standing straight
    • While filling the bath with water, check this regularly and correct where necessary.

    The use of tiles for rectangular pools

    • Use tiles or boards underneath the U-shaped side supports for extra support to prevent slipping and/or sinking
    • Make sure the tiles or boards are at least 34x34cm so they can support the entire side support beam
    • Dig in the tiles so the whole pool stays at the same ground level
    • If the tiles are not buried/dug in or are only placed under the side supports, the ground is no longer level with the frame. This affects the stability of the frame and can cause, for example, a side support to dent or even collapse, with all its consequences.

    Free space around the pool

    • The size of the pool is measured without the U-shaped side supports. Make sure you allow at least 1 meter on every side
    • Make sure there is enough room around the pool to allow the frame to move freely while using the pool