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SRSmith TurboTwister user manual

1. CE 4 6 MIN PLUMBLINE 9 MIN 4 6 FIG 1 13 6 MIN 2 A minimum clearance area in front of the slide shall be maintained at all times as follows A The minimum clearance distance on either side of the extended centerline of the slide runway shall not be less than three feet six inches 3 6 at a point no less than two feet six inches 2 6 from the exit lip of the slide and extending a distance of thirteen feet six inches 13 6 in front of the slide as shown in FIG 2 The minimum clearance area in front of a properly installed diving board on an inground swimming pool is a minimum distance of three feet six inches 3 6 on either side of the board s centerline as shown in FIG 3 Pt C extends a minimum distance of C from the tip end of the board as shown in FIG 3 The width distance W on either side of Pt C is given in CHART 1 and shown in FIG 3 CHART 1 C DIMENSION i Tue So a f dae eov mi ee oo See Article 5 contained in ANSI NSPI 5 2003 STANDARD FOR RESIDENTIAL INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS and refer to FIGURE 3 and Table 1 for Minimum Water Envelope Dimensions AB BC and Width at Point C C DIMENSION FOR BOARD AB BC W DIMENSION FOR BOARD WIDTH AT PT C C The minimum clearance area of a slide or diving board shall not intersect any coping or rope and float line as shown in FIG 4 The minimum clearance area of a slide or di
2. THE TURBOTWISTER SLIDE OWNER S MANUAL ARSmith CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS WESTERN SALES AND MANUFACTURING PLANT P O Box 400 e 1017 SW Berg Parkway Canby Oregon 97013 Phone 503 266 2231 e Fax 503 266 4334 www srsmith com S R SMITH LLC 2006 Table of Contents Topic Introduction Lilia ae Applicable Standards and Codes iatale lea Bird Assembly amp Installation EN A Drawings MEO SAE Subsequent Owners Manufacturer s Placement Instructions Installed Slide s Structural amp Installation Checklist ENA Intended Use INSIMUCHIONS ivi sevizi Sitting Slide Position Do Not Slide Head First E ER E ta Daily Weekly Maintenance Of Slide ener aan sa ddan Cleaning Instructions PEACE DAR RR NNNDQUIUIWNNNNN INTRODUCTION S R Smith TurboTwister slides are designed and manufactured for installation and use on swimming pools only S R Smith TurboTwister slides are NEVER to be installed and used on houseboats boat docks floating docks or platforms or other bodies of water such as lakes ponds rivers etc APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND CODES The installation of the TurboTwister must comply with all applicable governmental and building codes ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION All S R Smith TurboTwister slides are inspected prior to shipment from the factory Proper assembly and installation is mandatory Improper assembly and installation voids S R Smith s warranty and may affec
3. n hosing down the deck hose your TurboTwister to wash away any dust dirt or other debris which may have accumulated 2 Be sure that all connections are secure Tighten hardware if necessary 3 All polyethylene parts require little maintenance Hose and wipe to clean While cleaning slide check and see that all nuts and bolts are tight and secure CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Use nonabrasive soap and water when possible In addition you may safely use Always try a test spot before applying to a large area Windex With Ammonia Formula 409 Fantastik Soft Scrub Scrubfree Tackle Glass Plus Topjob Tilex Always read the label instructions on any cleaner carefully before applying it toa polyethylene surface AVOID HARSH CHEMICALS AND DISINFECTANTS DO NOT USE Dow with Scrubbing Bubbles Lysol Disinfectant Ajax Cleanser Windex With Vinegar White Cap Ajax Liquid
4. pling injury As the owner of a TurboTwister it is your responsibility to do the following 1 Only one person allowed on the slide at any given time 2 Roughhousing or horseplay on the slide is strictly forbidden 3 Do not use the slide as a diving platform The slide is made for sliding only not diving NEVER DIVE FROM ANY PART OF THE TURBOTWISTER Familiarize yourself with the shape of the pool bottom and the water depth before you slide Use the correct slide configuration shown on the ladder when sliding Avoid sliding until all submerged obstacles surface objects or other swimmers are clear of the slider s pathway Don t slide at or through objects such as inner tubes as they force the slider deeper increasing the potential of a crippling injury Don t drink alcoholic beverages and slide Don t slide alone use the buddy system The slide is a water slide and should be installed only according to the instructions on pages 3 and 4 of this manual Don t allow children to use the slide without adult supervision Users must be swimmers 10 Take your time in preparing to slide Move forward slowly and get yourself positioned properly before starting the slide 11 Handicapped persons should use caution and may require assistance 12 Do not use the slide if any part of it becomes damaged weakened or broken Don t take chances Have the slide inspected and if necessary repaired by a competent professional
5. t the safety of the user S R Smith cannot and does not guarantee customer s deck DRAWINGS All drawings in this Slide Owner s Manual FIG S 1 through 6 are for illustration purposes only and are NOT TO SCALE SUBSEQUENT OWNERS The Owner s Manual must remain with the owner of the slide If the owner changes the Owner s Manual shall be brought to the attention of the new owner 2 MANUFACTURER S PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS The TurboTwister owner must confirm that the Manufacturer s Placement Instructions have been followed by the Installer 1 The critical dimensions for placement of the TurboTwister are as shown in FIG S 1 and 2 The slide exit runway surface shall not exceed twenty inches 20 above the water surface as shown in FIG 1 The slide shall be positioned so that all water flowing off the runway exit drops into the pool Recommended overhang is 4 inches The minimum depth of water below the exit lip of the slide shall be three feet 3 and increases to four feet six inches 4 6 at Pt A which is a distance of four feet six inches 4 6 from the exit lip of the slide as shown in FIG 1 Aminimum depth of four feet six inches 4 6 shall be maintained at a distance of nine feet 9 along the extended centerline of the slide from Pt A as shown in FIG 1 ENTRANCE s RUNWAY SURFACE N i 20 MAX A 1 Nem e WATER LEVEL DECK COPING SURFA
6. ving board may intersect each other provided that they are not used simultaneously INSTALLED TURBOTWISTER STRUCTURAL amp INSTALLATION CHECKLIST After installation and prior to the first use of the TurboTwister and periodically thereafter the owner must 1 Inspect the runway for visible cracks or tears 2 Inspect the ladder for sharp edges protrusions cracks or tears 3 Inspect ladder and pedestal mounting areas for loose or corroded fasteners 4 Measure the following dimensions and compare with the Manufacturer s Placement Instructions on pages 3 and 4 e Measure the depth of water in front of the slide exit 4 6 min depth ata distance of 4 6 from exit end of slide e Measure the height of the slide runway exit above the water 20 max e Measure the distance between the slide centerline and the edge of other pool equipment Observe the position of the exit of the slide as shown in FIG S 1 2 and 4 on pages 3 and 4 INTENDED USE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT READ AND FOLLOW THE SIMPLE SAFETY RULES BELOW MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE WHO USES THE TURBOTWISTER KNOWS AND FOLLOWS THESE RULES ENFORCE THESE RULES WITH ADULT SUPERVISION Installed and used properly the TurboTwister will give you your family friends and guests many hours of enjoyment Like any other piece of equipment however the TurboTwister can be misused in such a way as to cause the user injury even serious and crip
7. who is familiar with water slides before using the TurboTwister water slide again See INSTALLED SLIDES STRUCTURAL amp INSTALLATION CHECKLIST On page 5 13 Individuals who exhibit frailty due to age should not use the slide 14 People with history of back problems heart conditions or fear of heights should not use the slide 15 People who weigh over 275 pounds should not use the slide 16 Women who are pregnant should not use the slide 17 Don t use any other sliding technique other than the following SITTING SLIDE POSITION In the sitting slide position face forward on the slide holding the legs and arms straight out with the palms of your hands tilted upward as shown in FIG 5 IMPORTANT In order for a person to minimize the possibility of injury HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED see FIG 6 It is necessary that the user know that the chief danger of this type of slide is serious spinal injury Injuries to the spine may result in temporary or permanent paralysis or even death Research studies have shown that you cannot rely on the water to slow you down sufficiently to avoid injury As a TurboTwister owner it is your responsibility to explain the nature of this danger to all persons who may use your TurboTwister since they may not otherwise appreciate the dangers of performing head first slides DO NOT SLIDE HEAD FIRST DAILYIWEEKLY MAINTENANCE OF THE TURBOTWISTER 1 Whe

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