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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: DO NOT DIVE OR JUMP. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR DIVING
OR JUMPING. YOUR POOL IS APPROXIMATELY 4' DEEP. IF YOU DIVE OR
JUMP INTO YOUR POOL YOU RUN THE RISK OF PERMANENT INJURY OR
DEATH.
Enclosed in the liner box is the safety envelope. The safety stickers must be installed as per instructions. Failure
to properly install warning labels will void warranty. Alert all visitors and family of the risks associated with
jumping and/or diving and point out all warning labels supplied. Failure to mount these safety labels may
subject you to substantial liability in case of injury.
Your pool is designed for years of pleasurable, safe family fun. But when used incorrectly, a swimming pool can
be dangerous. To insure your pool is used safely you must observe the following safety precautions:
1. Do not dive, do not jump, no rough play, no running or pushing.
2. Do not walk on the top rail without deck and fence. It can be slippery and is not a walkway.
3. Be sure to install all safety labels provided with your pool according to the safety instructions.
4. Keep a 50' safety rope with a flotation buoy with an outside diameter of 15" accessible in a prominent
area by your pool.
5. Post near all entrances to the pool area a list of telephone numbers for the following:
a. Local police
b. Local fire department
c. Local rescue unit
d. Local ambulance service
e. Local hospital
f. 911 emergency number, if available
6. Provide fencing or an enclosure which is independent of the house as a closure around the entire pool
area. The fencing must be made of durable material, a minimum of 4' high from ground level and with
closures with self-latching locks to make the pool inaccessible to toddlers and uninvited guests. Make
sure the gate is always closed. Be sure to follow local building code requirements for load capacity and
fencing if using an aftermarket or homebuilt deck.
7. Check with your local town or municipality in regard to obtaining a building permit and/or an electrical
permit. The installer shall follow the regulations for set backs, barriers, devices and other conditions.
8. All electrical outlet connections should be a minimum of 5' from the outside perimeter of the wall of the
pool. From 5-10' there should be either a fixed connection (outlet box) or twist lock connection with a
GFCI. Connect power cords to a 3-wire grounding-type outlet only.
9. Severe electrical shock could result if you install your pump or filter 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 ledge of the pool.
10. Do not sit, stand or climb on the pump and filter or any part of the pool structure. Components such
as the filtration system, pumps and heater must be positioned so as to prevent their being used as a
means of access to the pool by young children.
11. Never drink alcoholic beverages or use any intoxicants which could hinder your judgment and reflexes.
12. Never use the pool alone. All children must be supervised continuously.
13. Do not use pool if bottom is not clearly visible. At night, sufficient lighting must be available. It is the
pool owners' sole responsibility to provide adequate lighting for the pool bottom, safety signs and
walkways, which exceeds minimum standards of the IES of North America.
14. Be sure that all toys, chairs and tables or similar objects that a young child could climb on be at least
4' from the pool.
15. Do not use pool during electrical or rain storms.
16. See available Association of Spa and Pool Professionals (APSP) publications for more tips on pool
safety.
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INTRODUCTION
The Installation of the Radiant Metric Series Oval pool is not hard, nor complicated.Although, installation conditions
might differ from this guide, it is important to consult with the manufacturer before making any changes that might
disturb the integrity of the pool. Failure to follow these instructions will void all warranties. Read and follow all
manufacturers' instructions including accessories such as pumps, filters, skimmers prior to starting.
Before you start, check your packing list to confirm that you have the correct number of parts and components.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise, change or modify construction of its pools. See packing list for pool
components included for your pool. If there are any missing or damaged components, please contact your retailer
for replacement.
While all Radiant pools are designed to meet or exceed industry recommended safety standards (ANSI/APSP--4
and 5 American National Standards for Residential Inground Swimming Pools), special attention must be paid to all
installation procedures that the installer performs and controls. Spend time to ensure that the entire pool framework
is perfectly level and square. Unlevel pools place extreme pressures on the pool walls. An earth mound or
pool cove must also be installed. This keeps the pool liner from creeping out from under the pool wall. Be sure to
follow these instructions. Improperly installed pools can rupture, allowing thousands of gallons of water to rush out,
causing extensive property damage and injury to anyone in its path. As with any major home project, a homeowner
is responsible for following all local laws, ordinances and codes. Electrical grounding of swimming pool is required.
National and local codes must be followed. A checklist is provided below as a guide for these considerations.
With proper installation, care and maintenance,this
HOMEOWNER CHECKLIST Radiant Metric Series Oval Residential Swimming Pool
from Radiant Pools will provide a lifetime of fun and
Obtain building permit if required. relaxation for the homeowner.
Local building and zoning requirements
Electrical and grounding requirements Radiant Pools offers a non-prorated, lifetime guarantee
on the entire pool against manufacturing defects. Walls,
Have ground tested for stray electricity coping, structural supports and channels are guaranteed
Proper back-fill and drainage against defects due to faulty workmanship or defects
Fencing requirements due to manufacturing for as long as you own your home.
Backwash (waste water) requirements Compare our warranty with any other pool. Engineering,
innovation and efficiency make the difference.
Check availability of utilities. It's simply brilliant.
Call before you dig (www.digsafe.com)
IMPORTANT: • YOU BEGIN
The selection and preparation of the pool site is your responsibility. The manufacturer can only suggest the
proper techniques, indicate the important considerations and emphasize the precautions and cannot be held
responsible for damages to your pool that may result from failure to carefully follow all pool specifications.
All Radiant Pool components are engineered to provide a precise fit. It is very important to handle all
components with care. Prior to assembly, all pool components should be free of sand, mud, dirt and debris of
any kind.
We recommend a small broom or shop-vac to maintain a clean track system throughout the installation process.
In addition we recommend a damp cloth be available in the event that any dirt or debris finds its way to the
panel surface.
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TOOLS NEEDED
Tape measure, 100ft. � , Orange Marking
1 Spray Paint Metal File
T =�, Utility Knife
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Pool trowel
� Square
Transit/Laser Level
Hose with spray nozzle '`:'' �h String
Level Duct Tape Cooking Spray
Step Drill Bit
Cloth rag �ooKN� Rubber Mallet
SPBlIV
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Long handled
pointed shovel _
`1 Socket Set -
Hacksaw
Short handle
square shovel Inut
Power Drill9/16" Open End Wrench
Pick or
Mattock
5/16" Hex
O driver bit
Screwdrivers,
Flathead and Phillips 7/16" and 1/8" Drill bits
Tamper,
10 or 12 in. Square Extension Cord
t� 14" Channel Locks
PVC Pipe Cutter
Rake o 1
Shop Vac
(l� Foam
I Sealant
�, -Tin Snips �;.
y (Great Stuff)
Masonry Sand
Hand Broom
lop
Wheelbarrow
Soft bristle broom 2" Patio Block ;
8" Concrete Block
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DESCRIPTIONPART
WALL PANELS: RADIUS(6 3-3/8") 6 6 6 8 8 8 8(7'0-%")
WALL PANELS: STRAIGHT(3'9-7/8") 2 4 6 4 6 8 8
BUTTRESS A-FRAMES 4 6 8 6 8 10 10
HOLD DOWN PLATE: 16"X 36"STEEL 4 1 6 8 6 8 1 10 10
CHANNEL 2(4'6") 2(5'6") 4(6'3") 2(5'6") 4(6'3") 6(5'6") 6(5'6")
2(3') 2(3')
OVAL METRIC HARDWARE BUNDLE
HB-PMOV-004 1
HB-PMOV-006 1 1
HB-PMOV-008 1 1
HB-PMOV-C10 1 1
STANDARD METRIC HARDWARE BUNDLE
HB-PM52J06 1 1 1
HB-PM52J08 1 1 1 1
OVAL PANEL BRACE KIT DEPENDENT ON TYPE OF INSTALL(AG,SEMI,OR IG)
A-FRAME COVER 4 6 8 6 8 10 10
COPING KIT-STRAIGHT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
COPING KIT-RADIUS 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
SKIMMER AND ADAPTER KIT 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
LINER 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
REQUIRED COMPONENTS NOT INCLUDED IN POOL KIT:
2"x 8"x 16"PATIO BLOCK 4 4 4 6 6 6 6
8"x 8"x 16"CONCRETE BLOCK 4 8 8 8 8 12 12
CONCRETE FOOTER MIX 1.5 yds 2 yds 1 2.5 yds 2 yds 2.5 yds 1 3.5 yds 3.5 yds
CLEAN SAND FOR UNDER LINER 2 yds 2.25 yds 2.5 yds 3 yds 3.5 yds 4 yds 4.5 yds
CONCRETE COLLAR MIX(FOR SEMI&IG INSTALL) 3.25 yds 4 yds 5 yds 4.5 yds 5.5 yds 6.75 yds 7 yds
IMPORTANT. DO NOT ALLOW SPLINES OR COMPRESSION SEAMS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH
SAND OR OTHER DEBRIS AS THIS WILL CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN INSTALLATION.
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METRIC SERIES OVAL POOL • •
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Drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not to scale.
COMPONENT
1 Radius Wall Panel - Form curved ends of pool.
2 Straight Wall Panel - Form straight sides of pool.
3 Channel - Support bottom of straight walls.
4 Concrete -A-Frame footer
5 Shroud Covers, A-Frames & Extended Splines - imbedded in concrete for stability.
6 Anchor Plates - Add stability and alignment to radius wall panels
7 Liner - Fits inside of pool to form a watertight skin.
8 Standard Splines - Used at curved panel joints to join walls together.
9 Straight Panel Spline Connector- Join straight panels together.
10 Standard Metric Coping - Secures liner & gives finished appearance.
11 Hold Down Plates - reinforces structural stability
12 Structural Bracing - for Straight Wall Panels
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SELECTING POOL LOCATION
The selection and preparation of the pool site is your responsibility. The manufacturer can only suggest the
proper techniques, indicate the important considerations, emphasize the precautions, and cannot be held
responsible for damages to your pool that may result from failure to carefully follow all pool specifications.
1. The surface on which your pool will stand must be absolutely level and solid. This condition should
extend 2' beyond the actual pool area all around. The best surface is bare solid earth free from
stones, roots and other sharp objects.
CORRECT
NO
Fill
2. Allow plenty of play area around the pool. Fit the location into your landscaping plans.
3. The pool site must be accessible to electrical and water supply and should allow for disposal
of great quantities of water when the pool is drained. All electric outlets within 10' must be GFI
protected.
NO
5. Do not set up your pool in hilly areas or areas with poor drainage.
For Semi-Inground Installations: The site of installation
must accomodate an efficient drainage system to
minimize the impact of heavy rain and high ground
water conditions.
4. When installing your pool on a solid level surface, it is imperative that you protect your pool and liner
from chemicals and other foreign matter contained in the surface. Do not install your pool on peat
moss, tar paper, roots, sticks, gravel or chemically treated or contaminated soil not approved for
pool use. Any or all of these surfaces can ruin your pool and liner and will void your warranty. To
prevent stones or other foreign material from damaging the liner it is recommended to build a 2" to
3" base of clean washed masonry sand or other suitable base material inside the entire pool.
5. If ants or termites are prevalent in your area, have soil treated with
insecticides and allow sufficient time for them to dissipate before
continuing with pool installation. NO
6. Do not set up your pool under trees or under overhead wires.
7. Do not set up your pool near any existing structure such as
your house, garage, etc., as this condition may compel diving
or jumping into your pool which could result in permanent injury
or death. You must check with your local municipality for all NO
appropriate ordinances and regulations.
8. Do not set up your pool on or near any septic system or
underground utilities.
LAYOUTLEVELING AND
GROUND PREPARATION
Establish ground level (benchmark) of the pool. A sturdier pool will result when the pool rests on undisturbed earth.
It is better to have to remove an inch or two by hand than to have to build up after the excavator had gone too deep.
Any voids beneath the wall panels cause by large rock removal, etc., must be filled and properly compacted.
POOL WALL OR CHANNEL I I POOL WALL OR CHANNEL
CUT AWAY FILL IN
THIS NOT THIS
UNDISTURBED EARTH—/
The excavation area will be larger than the pool area to accommodate leveling blocks, A-Frames and supports.
Choose the location of your pool using Line A-B as the long side of the pool.
1. Locate and mark points A, B, C, D, M and N.
2. Square the area: The Diagonals A-C and B-D should be equal.
3. Swing a half circle arc from M and N. (9' 2"for 16' wide pool; 7' 2" for 12' wide pool)*
This will give you the area to be leveled for your pool.
*Stake M and N for patio block placement at radius ends of pool after leveling.
Leveling Example: 16'x 32' Pool
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A 16' F
16 X 32 POOL
LEVELING
81LAYOUT 8
R9'-2'v R9'-2"
M 22' 71/2" 18'-4" N 16'
8' 8'
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D 16' j
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LAYOUTTRENCH
A-B A-D Diagonal End of Pool Trench Trench Trench
C-D B-C A-C or B-D Arc Width Length Depth
12'x 16' 4' 12' 12' 7 3/4' 7' R 27" 5' 8"
12'x 20' 8' 12' 14' 5" 7' R 27" 9' 8"
12'x 24' 12' 12' 16' 11 5/8" 7' R 27" 13' 8"
16'x 24' 8' 16' 17' 10 3/4" 9' R 27" 9' 8"
16'x 28' 12' 16' 20' 9' R 27" 13' 8"
16'x 32' 16' 16' 22' 7 1/2" 9' R 27" 17' 8"
18'x 34' 16' 18' 24'7/8" 10' R 27" 17' 8"
Outline the Area for Digging the A-Frame Trenches:
1. Measure outside the pool 14" from Line A-B.
2. Measure inside the pool 13"from Line A-B.
3. Extend length of Line A-B 6" at both ends, making Line A1-B1 12" longer than A-B.
Repeat the Procedure with Line C-D for the C1-131 trench.
Example: 12' x 24' Pool Example: 16'x 32' Pool (drawing below)
A-B, C-D: 12' A-B, C-D: 16'
Trench Length A1-B1, C1-D1: 13' Trench Length A1-B1, C1-D1: 17'
Trench Width: 27" Trench Width: 27"
Parallel Distance Between Trenches: 9' 10" Parallel Distance Between Trenches: 13' 10"
(See page 17 for completed trench diagram) (See page 18 for completed trench diagram)
Dig trenches 8" deep for all pool sizes. Level the bottom of the trench so that the top of the
8" concrete block is level with benchmark.
NOTE: IF INSTALLING METRIC OVAL WITH HOPPER, PLEASE REFER TO SEPARATE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
TRENCH LAYOUT.
17'
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A1 ——— —————————— ——— ---j
16' x 32'
A-FRAME TRENCH
LAYOUT
13'-10" 18'-4"
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17'
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PATIO BLOCK LAYOUTS
12' POOLS:
There will be 2 patio blocks set at each radius end. — — —TRENCH g LEVEL AREA
1. Mark a 6 foot semi-circle from points M and N.
2. Mark a Mid-line thru M and N crossing the -
6' semi-circles.
3. From the intersection of the mid-line and 6, �\
the semi-circle, measure 2' 11" in both 6
directions on the 6' semi-circle. Repeat Semi Circle ' �\
on opposite side.This will be the center j 2 11 5-1011 �-�
of the patio blocks for the radius ends
of the pool. - I -----------M ------- -nj----------- Mid-Line
4. Set patio blocks centered to above \ 5'-1011
measurements with front of block 5' 10" 61 ,
from points M and N. 6' Semi-Circle ,
5. Level the tops of the blocks to the ,
benchmark of the pool.
F_ - - -
D'"' TRENCH C /'
PATIO BLOCK
12' POOLS
16' POOLS:
There will be 3 patio blocks set at each radius end.
1. Mark an 8 foot semi-circle from points M and N.
2. Mark a Mid-line thru M and N crossing the 8' semi-circles
3. From the intersection of the mid-line — — — — —
and the semi-circle, measure 6' 1" A B LEVEL AREA
from the center of the block in both ,-- TRENCH
directions on the 8' semi-circle. — — — — — -J
Repeat on opposite side. This
will be the center of the other
2 blocks for the ends
of the pool. ,' 8 8 ��
Semi-Circle �
4. Set patio blocks centered 6 1 7'-1011
to above measurements
with front of block 7' 10"
from points M and N.
--——————————— —————————— {�}------------- Mid-Line
5. Level the tops of the
blocks to the benchmark
of the pool. ��
7'-10" 81
Semi-Circle
All radius panels will join near D TRENCH (DC
the center of the patio blocks. — — — — — PATIO BLOCK
16' POOLS
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PATIO BLOCK LAYOUTS
18' POOLS:
There will be 3 patio blocks set at each radius end.
1. Mark an 9 foot semi-circle from points M and N.
2. Mark a Mid-line thru M and N crossing the 9' semi-circles
3. From the intersection of the mid-line and the semi-circle, measure 7' 1/4" from the center of the block
in both directions on the 9' semi-circle. Repeat on opposite side. This will be the center of the other
2 blocks for the ends of the pool.
4. Set patio blocks centered to above measurements with front of block 8' 10" from points M and N.
5. Level the tops of the blocks to the benchmark of the pool.
TRENCH
B LEVEL AREA
�
91 8'
Semi-Circle \\
/ 7�1/4n \
1 1
I I
- - — — ——— — — — —— — — — — — —— — — — —— — — — — ——— — — — —— — �— Mid-Line
1 1
1 1
1 /
8' 10" 9
\�
81 Semi-Circle
D TRENCH (DC 0
- - - - - PATIO BLOCK
All radius panels will join near
the center of the patio blocks.
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LAYOUTCHANNEL ASSEMBLY AND
The bottom channel, once assembled, creates the framework for all remaining assembly and must be
done next. Bottom channels come with welded extensions at one end to connect tracks together.
To assemble, align holes on extension over holes in channel track. Insert 3/8" x 3/4" bolts with
9/16" head with washers from beneath the bottom track using open end wrench.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
Check bottom track for cleanliness.
Track should be free of all dirt and debris.
Pool Exterior
Pool Interior
Wall panels are set in the Outside Channel
INSIDE channel. (Connectors)
Connectors are set in the Inside Channel
OUTSIDE channel. (Wall panel)
16'-6"
CHANNEL LAYOUT
16' x 32' POOL
16'-6"
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CONCRETE BLOCK •
1. Top of concrete blocks must be adjusted to the benchmark of the pool.
Using sand or stone dust, blocks must be level as well as the proper height to allow the channel to lay flat.
2. Place channel over trench supported by concrete blocks. Lay first channel along Line A-B and the second
along Line C-D.
3. The channel will extend 3" beyond the A, B, C and D points and will be a total of 6" longer than straight portion
of pool.
4. Channel should be parallel 12', 16' or 18' apart depending on pool size.
Check that diagonals are equal (AC = BD).
5. The distance between blocks may vary slightly, but keep away from A-Frames and channel joints.
STANDARD 8"x 8"xl 6" CHANNEL
CONCRETE BLOCK
15"
INSIDE
POOL 12" 4' 6" CHANNEL
143/4 12 X 16 POOL:
BLOCK PLACEMENT
27" TOP SURFACE OF BLOCKS • 2 BLOCKS ON EACH SIDE
MUST BE LEVEL WITH • 15" IN FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE TRENCH
BENCHMARK
LEVEL COMPACTED
SAND OR STONE DUST
CHANNEL
STANDARD 8"x 8"xl 6"
CONCRETE BLOCK 15"
12"
INSIDE
POOL
15v '
13" 16" 8' 6" CHANNEL
TOP SURFACE OF BLOCKS 12 x 20 & 16 x 24 POOLS:
27" MUST BE LEVEL WITH BLOCK PLACEMENT
BENCHMARK • 4 BLOCKS ON EACH SIDE
• 15" IN FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE TRENCH
LEVEL COMPACTED
SAND OR STONE DUST
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CONCRETE • LAYOUTS
CHANNEL
15"
STANDARD 8"x 8"x16" 12"
CONCRETE BLOCK
35"
251/2"
INSIDE
POOL 12' 6" CHANNEL
35" 12 x 24 & 16 x 28 POOLS:
BLOCK PLACEMENT
13" • 4 BLOCKS ON EACH SIDE
TOP SURFACE OF BLOCKS • 15" IN FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE TRENCH
27 MUST BE LEVEL WITH
BENCHMARK
LEVEL COMPACTED
SAND OR STONE DUST
CHANNEL
15"
12"
20"
STANDARD 8"x 8"x16"
CONCRETE BLOCK
29"
301/4"
INSIDE
POOL TOP SURFACE OF BLOCKS
29'" MUST BE LEVEL WITH
BENCHMARK
20"
1
27" 16' 6" CHANNEL
16 x 32 & 18 x 34 POOLS:
BLOCK PLACEMENT
LEVEL COMPACTED • 6 BLOCKS ON EACH SIDE
SAND OR STONE DUST • 15" IN FROM BOTH ENDS OF THE TRENCH
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STRAIGHT WALL PANEL AND CONNECTOR
NOTE: Use of cooking spray is recommended on the first few
inches of the splines to ease assembly. DO NOT use petroleum
based lubricants (WD-40). Ease of spline installation depends
on level and parallel wall joints.
STANDARD STRAIGHT PANEL STANDARD
52"SPLINE CONNECTOR 52"SPLINE
Once bottom track is assembled, begin installing wall panels
1. Place a straight panel connector 3"from the end of
a channel.
2. Stand a straight panel next to the connector in the channel.
Install a 52" spline to join the panel and connector on the
inside of the pool.
3. Slide short spline (5 3/4") into the outside
of the pool wall and connector.
4. Slide extended "T" spline down on top EXTENDED"T"SPLINES
of the short spline.
5. Slide a 2nd short spline down on top Standard 52"Splines
of the extended spline. (INSIDE POOL) \
6. Place the 2nd oval straight panel
connector into the channel.
Extended"T"Splines
7. Place the 2nd panel into the channel (OUTSIDE POOL)
and install splines as in steps 2-6.
(52" splines on inside of pool; short and Short Splines-5 3/4"
extended "T" splines on the outside of pool). (OUTSIDE POOL)
Continue assembling down the channel until
an oval straight panel connector is 3" from Straight Wall
the other end of the channel.
Connector
8. Install first radius panel at each end of the
channel to add stability to the assembled
straight panels. The first radius panels will
overlap 3" into the channel. Using a 7/16" bit,
drill through the inner bottom channel and
wall panel, where the radius panel overlaps FIRST
the channel. Then install included 2 1/2" bolt PANEL
and nut.
(outside pool) 3"space
9. Install the straight panels on the other
side of the pool.
SECOND
PANEL
RADIUS (outside pool)
PANEL
(outside pool)
3"channel
overlap
Drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not to scale.
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RADIUS PANEL ASSEMBLY
Locate the wall panel that is cut for the skimmer and
return fitting. The location for the panel should be
adjacent to the electrical supply and provide ease of Return Cut-Out °
access once the pool is installed.
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Place an anchor plate centered on a patio block.
Place 2 wall panels so they meet on the center of Skimmer Cut-Out
the anchor plate. (fig.A) Please be aware that each
compression seam should be flush before attempting
to insert the splines. (fig.B) Splines are designed to
slide freely into place when inserted properly into
level panels. Gently shaking panels can help ease Wall Panel
insertion of some splines.
NOTE: Use of cooking oil or food spray as
lubricant on the first 4-6" of the splines.
DO NOT use petroleum based lubricants (WD-40).
Hard downward pressure or hammering causes Compression Seam
metal burrs and jams the spline into the compression Pool Exterior
seam. If a spline does not install easily, leave it and
go to the next one or next panel. Aligning the next
panel will most frequently align the previous one as Anchor Plate
well.
A.
Duplicate this process with the remaining wall panels
stopping before installing the final wall panel. At
this time you need to bring in the sand through this
opening to prepare the bottom of the pool. Patio Block
Drill 7/16" holes through the pool panels at the
anchor plate predrilled holes. Secure with 21/2" bolts
and nuts. Make sure the panels are securely in the
anchor plates and even at the top before drilling. B. Spline
This will create a bolted pool frame for bonding, if
needed. Check with local codes for requirements.
Compression Seam
® NOTE: Do not install final radius panel until after
® installing a-frames and sand has been brought inside
pool.
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A-FRAME AND STRUCTRUCAL BRACE INSTALLATION
Pool Wall
Extended"T"Spline
Inside Pool Extended"T"Spline
2"Flathead Through
Bolt and T-Nut
A-Frame
A-Frame
Cutout 2"Flathead Through
Channel Boltsand T-Nuts
A.
Channel
Trench w/concrete block
supporting channel
There are as many A-Frames on a side as straight
panel joints.
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1. The bottom of the A-frame will be under the
channel and the notched cutout at the bottom
will interlock with the channel at wall connections
between (2) extended "T" splines. (Fig.A)
2. Identify structural brace kit and shroud covers.
One of each cup and one brace will be used for
each straight panel.
3. Slip shroud cover over the entire A-frame
assembly, including T-splines. Position mounting
cups on either side of shroud so that all holes
punched in materials (A-frame, t-splines, shroud u
cover and mounting cups) line up accurately. Now o
secure using the included capscrew and t-nut. B. Cc
(Fig. B)
4. Slide the brace into the mounting cups. Ensure a
snug fit at bottom of cup.
Check level plumb and square of pool.
Bracing kit will include a longer
capscrew where braces are used
on two adjacent straight panels.
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CONCRETE
Follow Table Below For Concrete Requirements. Use Standard Swimming Pool Collar Mix Concrete.
CHECK LEVEL PLUMB AND SQUARE OF POOL ONE FINAL TIME BEFORE POURING CONCRETE
Fill trench to top of the A-Frame horizontal inside of the pool and to top of weld point on A-Frame on the outside of the
pool (Fig.A). Allow 24 hours to set before filling pool completely.
SIZE AREA VOLUME YARDS YARDS w/Collar
12 X 16 5' x 8" x 27" 21 cu. Ft. 1.5 yard 3.25 yards
12 X 20 9' x 8"x 27" 36 cu. Ft. 2 yards 4 yards
12 X 24 13' x 8" x 27" 52 cu. Ft. 2.5 yards 5 yards
16 X 24 9' x 8" x 27" 36 cu. Ft. 2 yards 4.5 yards
16 X 28 13' x 8" x 27" 52 cu. Ft. 2.5 yards 5.5 yards
16 X 32 17' x 8"x 27" 68 cu. Ft. 3.5 yards 6.75 yards
18 X 34 17' x 8"x 27" 68 cu. Ft. 3.5 yards 7 yards
A.
�crete to to of Concrete to top
p of weld point
rame horizontal on A-Frame
Trench
Concrete
12„
8" d
a
• a.
Drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not to scale.
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PREPARING POOL FLOOR
The pool interior must be prepared to provide a smooth surface and protection for the vinyl liner. Check inside of
pool area for debris, stones, sharp objects, etc. Using the prescribed amount of masonry sand per pool (as shown
in the chart below) will provide a 2" layer across the pool floor and a 6" cove up the wall of the pool.
Masonry Sand
Requirements Fill in and tamp soil to top of concrete around the horizontal base support. Place the
Pool Amount of sand inside the pool area before the last panel is installed. Center the hold down plates
Size Sand over the horizontal base supports.
12' x16' 2 yds
12'x 20' 2.25 yds Once the sand has been placed inside the pool, install the remaining wall panel.
12'x 24' 2.5 yds
16'x24' 3yds
16'x 28' 3.5 yds
16'x32' 4yds
18'x 34' 4.5 yds
16"X 36"Hold Down Plates
Standard Swimming Pool
Collar Mix Concrete
Drawings are for illustrative purposes and are not to scale.
PREPARING POOL COVE
Using the masonry sand, build a pool cove 3" to 4" high inside Pool
the wall along the entire circumference of the pool. This will Interior
prevent the liner from creeping under the wall. This step is not
optional and must be done.
Spread the remaining sand equally across the bottom of the POOL WALL
pool. This will give you a 2" sand base. After the cove and
base are in place, rake and tamp the entire pool area. Make
sure that no sand is allowed to remain on the wall above the
cove. This could cause pinholes in your liner. POOL COVE
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SKIMMER ASSEMBLY
Place the U shaped foam insert into the panel
cut out with open side up. Fig. C
C.
Install the rubber sandwich gasket on the gray
mounting plate, making sure the gasket straddles Mounting Plate Skimmer Cut-Out
both sides of the mounting plate. Fig. D
Gasket
Place the gray mounting plate with gaskets on
the pool interior side of the panel cut-out, with the o
white plate on the exterior of the panel. Secure
the assembly with 21/4" countersink bolts and D. ��U-shzped
T-nuts loosely through 4 pre drilled corner holes Foam Insert
in the gray mounting plate, the wall panel and the
white mounting plate. Fig. E
Use the fifth bolt and T-nut at the bottom center E.
hole in the mounting assembly and tighten firmly. o
Do not over tighten. Fig. F Gray Mounting Plate
w/gasket installed
Slip skimmer body through the white plate to
the gasket on the gray plate. Fig. G F. o °
Secure tightly with 2 pan head screws (different
style screws in the skimmer hardware bag) from
the water side through the gaskets and gray plate
into the skimmer body center hole on each side.
Fig. H
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Tighten the 4 corner bolts, firm, do not over o
tighten.The skimmer faceplate is attached after
the liner is installed. white ,q
Mounting o
Plate
For Skimmer Assembly instructions for
Inground installation, see page 32. Pool Interior
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RETURN FITTING ASSSEMBLY
Pool Pool
Interior Exterior
The return fitting kit includes 3 parts: inlet fitting, inlet plate and back nut.
Install the inlet fitting into the pre-cut hole, slide the inlet plate over
the exposed threads and then thread the back nut onto the fitting.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Inlet Fitting
For additional return fittings, drill 3" (with 3" hole saw) hole r......
12" down from top of panel. Edges will be sharp but not in contact �....
with liner or hands once wall fitting has been installed. Install return >r '
wall fitting per directions, firmly. Do not over tighten. i' r��%ix
Note;For the Radiant LED light, drill hole 14"down from top Back Nut
of panel. Installation is identical to return fitting.
Inlet Plate
The return faceplates are attached after the liner is installed.
COPINGINSTALLING PLASTIC
Standard 2" Coping
The plastic coping is installed by simply placing coping lengths over
the pool wall and securing with screws on the exterior of the pool.
Place all coping lengths around pool, leaving a 1" gap between each
length. The coping gap may be offset from a compression seam. Cop Cl
ip
lip
Once all of the coping has been placed, secure the coping to the
pool wall with sheet metal screws provided. THIS STEP CANNOT Compression
BE SKIPPED. Seam
Pool Exterior
Included are 5 sheet metal screws for each full size coping length.
For Premium 4" coping, 2 additional screws per coping length are
included to be placed on the inside of the coping and covered by Premium 4"Coping
duct tape. The screws, placed at the appropriate intervals, are
essential to the secure installation and long term durability of the
coping. The screw spacing should be as follows:
• One screw approximately 2-3"from each end.
• One screw in the middle of the coping length. Compression Coping Clip
• One screw half way between center and each end screw. Seam
Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill through the plastic coping and exterior pool
wall while pressing down firmly on the coping on top of pool wall.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, hand tighten each screw. DO NOT Pool Exterior
OVER TIGHTEN.
The beaded vinyl liner with the weight of the water will
draw coping into lace and level on the interior of the Premium
p g h
p Standard 4"Coping
pool wall. Before installing liner, run duct tape along 2"Coping
the bottom lip of the coping on the pool interior
to protect liner. After the liner is in place, installon
coping clips by snapping over gaps between
coping lengths. DO NOT SCREWD
IN COPING CLIPS. SHEET METAL
SCREW +D
SHEET METAL
For CP2 and Paver inground coping Pool Interior Cover bottom Pool scREw
Interior Cover bottom
installation instructions see on page 28. lip of coping lip of coping and
with duct tape. inside screw with
duct tape.
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INSTALLING LINER
Standard
2" Coping
Clear all sticks and sharp objects from an area near the Liner Bead
pool that is as large as the pool itself. Remove the liner Bead Track
from its carton and unfold and open the liner. Refold
the liner so that it can easily be carried to the pool and
unfold from the outside of the pool. Check to make sure
the sand in the pool is level and that there are no sharp Premium
objects in the pool. 4"Coping
Place the liner into the pool while holding onto the top Liner Bead
of the wall section of the liner. Snap the bead of the liner Bottom
Bead Track
into the bead receiver track around the entire pool.
(Be sure to insert liner bead in bottom track of
Premium 4"coping as shown at right)
Gently pull on the liner and use a soft bristle broom to
remove as many wrinkles as possible on the bottom of
the pool. Start filling the pool slowly with water. Continue
pulling gently and working the liner with a broom as
needed. Some wrinkling of the liner may be evident and
in no way affects the structural strength of your pool.
You can continue to work out the wrinkles as needed by
pulling gently on the liner or by using a broom.
TIP: To help in removing stubborn wrinkles, a
shop vacuum may be used to suck the air out
from behind the liner. Attach shop vac to skimmer
outlet and seal with duct tape. Seal all other open-
ings with duct tape as well. Turn on vac and run till
wrinkles are removed. Once the wrinkles are gone,
begin filling with water. After 6" of water is in the
pool, turn off and remove the shop vac.
FILLING YOUR POOL
•• Pool Wall Water Gallonage per Size
Size (44"of water)
12'x 16' 4,419 Whether you are filling the pool with your own home water source
or through a water-fill service, please use the chart at right to
12'x 20' 5,735 determine the water volume requirements for your particular size
12'x24' 7,052 pool.
16'x 24' 9,028
16'x 28' 10,781 Please see your pool professional for instructions on proper water
16'x 32' 12,537 testing and balancing.
18'x 34' 14,874
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INSTALLING FACEPLATES
Once the water level reaches 2"-3" from the return and
skimmer, install the faceplates. Carefully locate the screw holes
for each opening. Once located, carefully puncture the liner
with an icepick or nail. Attach skimmer faceplate with 1" screws
and hand tighten evenly in order as shown in skimmer faceplate
image below. When installing return faceplate, hand tighten
each screw by a half turn, alternating between each, until all are
tightened evenly. This ensures uniform compression of sealing
gaskets. Using a razor knife, carefully trim the liner from inside
of the openings for the skimmer and return. When done, install
the eyeball into the return. Locate screw holes.
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Trim liner from skimmer opening. Skimmer faceplate installed
w/screw tightening sequence.
Trim liner from return opening. Return faceplate installed.
NOTE: Follow Step manufacturer's instructions for installation of step faceplate and gasket after the
liner is installed and water level reaches 6-8" depth.
COMPLETING •
Please refer to the manufacturers' installation instructions for all other installation components. These include pump,
filter, lights, and all other equipment and accessories.
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Metric • IngroundInstallation •
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INGROUND: LEVELING THE EXCAVATION
Establish the Benchmark of the pool. The finished height of the pool includes the wall height, coping and
the decking (pavers, wood deck etc.). The Benchmark will determine the depth of the excavation where
the panels will rest. With the shape of the pool excavation marked out, its height relative to the ground
must be determined. The pool should be set at a height so that rain and splash will drain away, rather
than towards the pools. It is best to use a building level, transit and a measuring stick to determine the
required depth of the excavation. It is best to set up the transit in a location so that you can leave it in the
same place for the entire pool excavation. It is best to keep the top of the pool 2-6" above the ground at
the highest point so that you are able to place your deck on undisturbed soil.
------------ ------------
TRANSIT MEASURING STICK
2"
_-_1 ABOVE_HIG_H_E_ST GROUND OUTLINE OF POOL
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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FLOOR OF EXCAVATION I •, n
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SIDE VIEW OF EXCAVATION SITE
Since the excavation will be 2 feet wider than the actual pool dimension, it is important that the excavator
does not dig the 2 ft ledge around the hopper too deep. (NOTE:A 2 ft excavation is recommended for the
first time installations, after that, a 1 ft excavation is acceptable) A sturdier pool will result when the pool rests
on undisturbed earth. It is better to have to remove an inch or two by hand than to have to build up after
the excavator has gone too deep. Any voids beneath the wall panels caused by large rock removal, etc.,
must be filled and properly compacted.
POOL WALL I I POOL WALL
CUT AWAY � � FILL IN
CORRECT INCORRECT
UNDISTURBED EARTH—/
PREPARING FOR WALK-IN STEP
If steps are going to be installed, excavate a 6 foot by 10 foot area where they are to be located on the pool.
Please see the dig specifications for locations of steps.
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INGROUND: •
Prepare and Position Step
Install leg supports for the steps. For steps supplied by Radiant Pools, instruction will be provided.
If steps are purchased separately through another provider, verify compatibility by talking with
a Radiant Pools representative. Be sure to check step manufacturer's instructions as the step
supports will vary by manufacturer.
Position the step in the desired location. Level step, establish benchmark.
The benchmark (finished height of the pool) includes the wall height, the
coping and the decking (concrete, pavers, etc). Adjust height of step by
aligning top of coping with top of step and plumb by checking front face A•
of step unit with adjoining panel. See images below to determine the
proper benchmark for your installation.
Once step is positioned, check levels from side to side and front to back.
Trimline Step with CP2 Coping Trimline Step with Standard Coping
Trimline Collar Trimline Collar
Top of Panel
CP2 Coping Standard 2"Coping
Top of Panel
--------------
Top of Step Flange Step Top of Step Flange
Step Foam Flange Foam
Step Flange Block Step Block
Faceplate Faceplate
Step Wall Panel Step Wall Panel
Trimline Step with Premium Coping Cantilever Step with Paver Coping
Trimline Collar
Top of Panel
Premium 4"Coping Top of Panel
----------- Horizontal Mount
Step Top of Step Flange (Paver)Coping
YSp Flange Foam Step
Faceplate Block Faceplate
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Step
Step Wall Panel Flange
Step Wall Panel
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• INSTALLATION
Radius Step to Radius Wall Panel
Installation Components (item # KS-52-RWSA):
• (2) Seam Connectors
• (2) 52" Standard splines for interior side of pool
• (2) each: 401/2" Extended T splines and 10" Standard Splines for exterior side of pool
• 3/8" Carriage Bolts and Nuts; Backer Washers
• (2) A-Frames for connection to T Splines on either side of step
Assemble the stair adapter kit to the first pool panel with the standard 52" spline on the interior side of pool and the
extended T-spline on the exterior of the panel. Position the panel butting up to the step flange and mark the location
of the spline stair adapter with a marker or piece of tape.
Disassemble the adapter kit and clamp the seam connector to the step flange in line with the marked outline with
vise grips or C-clamps. Using a 7/16" drill bit, drill through the step flange at the holes in the seam connector. Bolt the
seam connector on to the step flange using the backer washer and nut on the inside of the step flange.
Important: Keep nuts very loose until all panels are installed.
T spline assembly/ Final adjusting
The extended T-spline is installed on the exterior side of the pool, with holes to attach the the A-frame components.
The 10" standard spline is installed on top of the T-spline.The 52" standard spline is installed on the interior side
of the pool.
Final adjusting of the step is done after all the panels are
installed and stair adapter kit nuts are tightened. Check
panel joints and step ends for proper location—using Stair Flange T-Spline
the radius of the pool from the established center
point of the pool.
Backer Washer Compression Seam
Encase the base of the pool and step with a
concrete collar. See concrete requirements POOL EXTERIOR
on page 33. 3/8"Nut
3/8"
Carriage Radius Wall Panel
Bolt
STEP INTERIOR
Note: Remember
to remove stair Seam Connector Standard Spline
gaskets and
faceplates before
installing the liner.
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INGROUND: • COPING
Anchor Plates B.
Wall anchors are located at each compression seam. With a high speed metal drill
bit, drill two 7/16" holes on each side of the compression seam in each wall anchor
as shown. Insert a provided nut and 2 1/2" bolt through each drilled hole as illustrated, Pool
with the nut on the outside of the pool (fig.B). Drive drift pin (rebar) through the Exterior
bottom hole to secure in proper.
Duplicate this process with the remaining anchor plates.
Wall Clips and Coping
CP2 and Paver coping installation must start with Radiant Nassau wall clips.They provide
a hard surface on the top of the wall to attach the coping to. CP2 coping is pre-bent to
a particular radius, Paver coping is notched to accommodate standard radii.
Place Nassau clips on the wall every 12" for paver coping and 18" for CP Pool Exterior
coping, with the clip ridge on the pool exterior side. Do not Tek screw
to the wall yet as final placement will vary with coping length. Tek screw
Place CP2 or Paver coping lengths on wall panel with a Nassau wall
clip centered at the beginning and end of the length with wall clips Tek screw
positioned every 18" in between. Secure the wall clips to the panels ,
and the coping to the wall clips with Tek screws on the exterior side
of pool.
The next length is placed adjacent to the end of the first length, wall Clip
continuing around the pool. It is not necessary to leave spacing as
with the white plastic coping. If you are installing a walk-in step, start
at the step and continue around the pool, cutting the last length to fit.
Important:When all lengths are installed, apply a barrier between
the bottom of the coping and the top of the pool wall to prevent sand
and debris from getting in behind the liner. Silicone, foam sealant
or duct tape may be used.
For CP2 coping, install coping clips to cover the ends of the lengths.
Transition with Mixed Coping
End caps are available for installation of CP2 and Metric plastic coping combination.The End Cap provides
a clean finish to the concrete and fits inside the CP2 coping before the lower profile of the Standard 2" or Premium
4" coping starts.
End Cap
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INGROUND:
Gaskets
Place a gasket on both sides of the gray C, , ' Pan Head Screw
mounting plate. Be sure to align all holes.
(fig.C)
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Position the gray mounting plate over Countersunk
the panel cutout on the interior side of Skimmer ° lop
Bolt
the pool. Slide skimmer face through the Skimmer Face
panel cut out to the gray mounting plate. Throat '
Attach the gray plate to the skimmer face °
.'� Gray
with Pan Head screws at the top and Mounting
bottom center holes (fig.D). Tighten Plate
o
screws firmly. ® °
A
Slip the white U-shaped mounting
plate up from under the skimmer White
throat on the exterior side of the pool Mounting
so that the top holes of the plate match 0' Plate
the top holes in the panel. Assemble T--nut
the skimmer with the gray and white
mounting plates by inserting 2 1/410 Pan
countersunk bolts and T-nuts through Head '
Screws
pre-drilled holes in the gray mounting Pool Exterior
plate, the wall panel and the white Pool Interior
mounting plate. Once all bolts are in D.
place, screw in securely. Do not over
tighten.
Install Skimmer Support E.
It is recommended that 2" schedule 40 pipe be cut to size, depending on Skimmer
PVC
p�p p g Support
installation. Plug unused skimmer port. (2" PVC pipe)
Place PVC pipe under skimmer body
and adjust to make top of skimmer level.
(fig.E)
Top of
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Any gaps in the back of the white Any
mounting plate should be covered
using a spray foam filler such as
"Great Stuff". After the concrete collar
is poured, check level of skimmer top.
The skimmer faceplate is attached after F.
the liner Is Installed. Extension Collars
Extension Collars (not included) (fig.F)
are used with most inground skimmers to
Extension Collar
raise the top of the skimmer to the height of
decking. The number of extension collars Pool Exterior
needed is determined by benchmark
established by top of coping.
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CONCRETE •
Check with local building codes before installing your Radiant Metric Oval pool inground. Radiant Pools
requires a minimum of 8" concrete collar around the entire pool if any point of the pool wall is 26" or
greater in the ground (fig. 2). An example of a semi-inground pool requiring a concrete collar is shown
below (fig.1).
When installing an inground thermoplastic walk-in step, add 2.5 yards of concrete to the ` Concrete
Requirements table' for the concrete around the step and A-frames (fig. 4).
Do not pour concrete directly on the pool walls. Pour concrete away from the wall and let it flow to
the wall.
fig.1 fig.2 Concrete Collar
Pool Interior
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NOTE: Before pouring concrete +
collar, check with your electrician Undisturbed Earth
as they may want to bond the pool first.
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fig. 4 at Step and
A-Frame
Location
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Interior --------------- ---- 2' -- -------------
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NOTE: Complete backfill is Undisturbed Earth
required around the step.
Concrete Requirements Table:
The following table describes the amount of concrete required in yards for Oval Metric Pools.
Add an additional 2.5 yards if thermoplastic walk-in step is included.
25" Backfill or less 1.5 2 2.5 2 2.5 3.5 3.5
26" or more Backfill 3.25 4 5 4.5 5.5 6.75 7
(Concrete Collar)
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