SRSmith THE AQUABLAST ROCKETRIDE FUNSLIDE user manual
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1. 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 FIGURES M N O and P on pages 3 and 4 INTENDED USE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT READ AND FOLLOW THE SIMPLE SAFETY RULES BELOW MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE WHO USES THE AQUABLAST ROCKETRIDE FUNSLIDE KNOWS AND FOLLOWS THESE RULES ENFORCE THESE RULES WITH ADULT SUPERVISION Installed and used properly the AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlide will give you your family friends and guests many hours of enjoyment Like any other piece of equipment however the AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlide can be misused in such a way as to cause the user injury even serious and crippling injury As the owner of a AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlide it is your responsibility to do the following 1 Only one person allowed on the slide at any given time 2 3 Do not use the slide as a diving platform The slide is made for sliding only not Roughhousing or horseplay on the slide is strictly forbidden diving Before sliding always be sure that the water lubrication is turned on 5 5 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 6 Avoid sliding2. until all submerged obstacles surface objects or other swimmers are Clear of the slider s pathway 7 Don t slide at or through objects such as inner tubes as they force the slider deeper increasing the potential of a crippling injury 8 Don t drink alcoholic beverages and slide 9 Don t slide alone use the buddy system 10 The slide is a deep 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 adequate supervision Users must be swimmers 11 Take your time in preparing to slide Move forward slowly and get yourself positioned properly before starting the slide 12 Handicapped persons should use caution and may require supervision 13 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 who is familiar with acrylic water slides before using the AquaBlast amp RocketRide water slide again See INSTALLED SLIDES STRUCTURAL amp INSTALLATION CHECKLIST on page 5 14 Individuals who exhibit frailty due to age should not use the slide 15 People with history of back problems heart conditions or fear of heights should not use the slide 16 People who weigh over 250 pounds should not use the slide 17 Women who are pregnant should not use the slide 18 Don t use any other sliding technique other than the
3. SIDENTIAL INGROUND SWIMMING POOLS and refer to Figure 3 and Table 1 for Minimum Water Envelope Dimensions AB BC and Width at Point C FIGURE O 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 see FIGURE P The minimum clearance area of a slide or diving board may intersect each other provided that they are not used simultaneously FIGURE P INSTALLED SLIDES STRUCTURAL amp INSTALLATION CHECKLIST After installation and prior to the first use of the AquaBlast amp RocketRide Funslide and periodically thereafter the owner must Inspect the runway for visible cracks or tears 1 2 Inspect the slide for sharp edges protrusions cracks or tears 3 4 For the RocketRide slide inspect all ladder tread or step attachment points for Inspect all attachment flanges for loose or corroded fasteners evidence of shear bending yield or fatigue in the ladder steps rails or attachments means Yield is evidenced by crystallization or fine cracking of the ladder tread and or surface Inspect the ladder handrails for rigidity and attachment Can they be pulled out of their sockets 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 1 2 min depth 4 1 2 from
4. THE AQUABLAST amp ROCKETRIDE FUNSLIDE SLIDE OWNER S MANUAL SRSmith CAUTION S R SMITH AquaBlast amp RocketRide FUNSLIDES ARE MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION AND USE ON RESIDENTIAL INGROUND POOLS ONLY AquaBlast amp RocketRide FUNSLIDES ARE NEVER TO BE INSTALLED AND USED ON PUBLIC INGROUND POOLS ABOVEGROUND POOLS ONGROUND POOLS HOUSEBOATS BOAT DOCKS FLOATING DOCKS OR PLATFORMS CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS WESTERN SALES AND MANUFACTURING PLANT P O Box 400 e 1017 SW Berg Parkway Canby Oregon 97013 503 266 2231 e 503 266 4334 EASTERN MANUFACTURING PLANT Portland Tennessee www srsmith com 06 692 S R SMITH LLC 2005 DEC 05 Table of Contents Topic Page Introduction F Applicable Standards and Codes Installation Drawings Manufacturer s 5 Placement Instructions Installed Slide s Structural amp Installation Checklist NUM Intended Use iris Sitting Slide Position Do Not Slide Head First Daily Weekly Maintenance Of Slide Cleaning Instructions pet ot 3 INTRODUCTION S R Smith AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlides are manufactured for installation and use on residential inground swimming pools only S R Smith AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlides are NEVER to be installed and used on public inground pools aboveground pools
5. following SITTING SLIDE POSITION In sitting slides face forward on the slide holding the legs and arms straight out with the palms of your hands tilted upward see FIGURE Q FIGURE Q IMPORTANT In order for a person to minimize the possibility of injury HEAD FIRST SLIDES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED see FIGURE R 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 an AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlide owner it is your responsibility to explain the nature of this danger to all persons who may use your AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlide since they may not otherwise appreciate the dangers of performing head first slides FIGURE R DO NOT SLIDE HEAD FIRST DAILY WEEKLY MAINTENANCE OF THE AquaBlast RocketRide FUNSLIDE 1 When hosing down the deck hose your AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlide to wash away any dust dirt or other debris which may have accumulated 2 Be sure that water fittings are not leaking and clean spray nozzles periodically to permit water to be sprayed on the slide runway 3 All anodized aluminum parts require little maintenance Hose and wipe to clean 4 While cleaning aluminum parts check and see that al
6. imum 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 see FIGURE M D A minimum 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 see FIGURE M FIGURE M 2 A minimum clearance area in front of the slide shall be maintained away from the coping another slide a diving board or a rope and float line see FIGURE P 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 of the slide and extending a distance of thirteen feet six inches 13 6 in front of the slide see FIGURE N i FIGURE N B The minimum clearance area in front of a diving board is a minimum distance of three feet six inches 3 6 on either side of the board s centerline Pt C extends a minimum distance of C from the tip end of the board The width distance W on either side of Pt C is given in CHART 1 and shown in FIGURE O CHART 1 BOARD MINIMUM CLEARANCE AREA C DIMENSION 1 446 50 n 446 60 mn 16 68 6 0 See Article 5 contained in ANSI NSPI 5 2003 STANDARD FOR RE
7. l nuts and bolts are tight and secure 5 The INTENDED USE LABELS shall be maintained on the ladder and the transom of the slide entrance as indicated to the right If they become faded or un readable they should be replaced Additional labels are available from S R Smith upon request see FIGURE S FIGURE S CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Use non abrasive soap and water when possible In addition you may safely use Windex With Ammonia Formula 409 Fantastik Spiffits Bath Scrubfree Tackle Spic and Span Powder Calgon Bath Topjob Clorox Bleach Glass Plus Tilex Always read the label instructions on any cleaner carefully before applying it toa Plexiglas DR acrylic surface AVOID HARSH CHEMICALS AND DISINFECTANTS DO NOT USE Dow with Scrubbing Bubbles Lysol Disinfectant Ajax Cleanser Windex With Vinegar Ajax Liquid White Cap Soft Scrub
8. onground pools houseboats boat docks floating docks or platforms APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND CODES 1 All S R Smith AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlides are manufactured in accordance with Consumer Products Safety Commission STANDARD FOR SWIMMING POOL SLIDES 16 CFR Ch 11 Part 1207 latest edition 2 Installer must comply with all applicable governmental and building codes ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION All S R Smith AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunsSlides 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 affect the safety of the user S R Smith cannot and does not guarantee customer s concrete deck DRAWINGS All drawings in this Slide Owner s Manual FIGURES M through S are for illustration purposes only and are NOT TO SCALE MANUFACTURER S PLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS The AquaBlast amp RocketRide FunSlides owner must confirm that the Manufacturer s Placement Instructions have been followed by the Installer 1 The critical dimensions for placement of the slide are as shown in FIGURES M and N A The slide exit runway surface shall not exceed twenty inches 20 above the water surface and not less than eight inches 8 above the deck coping surface see Figure B The slide shall be positioned so that all water flowing off the runway exit drops into the pool C The min
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