Installation and Operation Instructions

YOUR PLASTIMAYD SPACE ARENA is made from the best materials available and specifically designed for residential use ONLY. The air-inflated portion is translucent vinyl film is specially formulated to resist weathering and sunlight deterioration, retain flexibility, and perform well with reasonable care. The replaceable zipper entry and cable hem is made of rip resistant vinyl-coated nylon. The replaceable zipper entry panel is designed to allow placement of the slider either at the top or at the bottom when closed (for child safety).

PARTS AND EQUIPMENT

To complete concrete deck installation of your SPACE ARENA you will need the following:

1/2" diameter x 1 5/8"" stainless steel anchors.................................(included)

Marine Eye Bolts..................................................................(included)

Drop-In Anchor Hole Plugs.....................................................(included)

Setting Tool..........................................................................(included)

Blower.................................................................................(included)

Layout Diagram....................................................................(included)

Approximately three 1-5/8" masonry drills

One Roto Hammer or other deck drilling tool

Chalk Line

Hammer

Vise Grip Pliers

Scissors & Adhesive

PRELIMINARY STEPS

A SPACE ARENA layout diagram is included with each dome, indicating exact measurements to be used. Care should be taken to measure accurately and follow directions precisely. Begin by orienting the layout diagram to the pool site. Then find the center line points where the SPACE ARENA" will be placed, both width and length. From each center liner point, measure out half of the width or length, (as applicable) of the SPACE ARENA" to determine points W, X, Y and Z as indicated in figure 1. Chalk lines will be drawn from W to X, X to Z, Z to Y and Y to W to make the perimeter of the SPACE ARENA" where anchors will be placed.

BEFORE MARKING CHALK LINES

Check to make sure corners are square and measurements are accurate. Chalk straight lines as indicated. Then round the corners on a radius of 3'-8" and mark as indicated in figure 2.

INSTALLING ANCHORS

Anchors should be placed every two and one-half to three feet around perimeter, except around corners where they should be placed every two feet or less, as shown in figure 2. To install the non-corrosive stainless steel anchors:

1. Drill 1/2" diameter hole 1-5/8" deep (minimum)..

2. Place drop-in anchor in hole. If anchor is not flush with deck, place a hard board on top of anchor and drive until flush. DO NOT STRIKE ANCHOR DIRECTLY WITH HAMMER.

3. Using setting tool, set the drop-in anchor with several sharp hammer blows.

4. Screw eye bolt in until flush with outside casing

INSTALLING SPACE ARENA

1. Position the SPACE ARENA box at the B/C corner as shown on the layout diagram provided (Figure 1). Face the dome as indicated on the box, arrow pointing toward pool. Remove dome from box being careful to keep it facing in the same direction as it came out of the box. DO NOT DRAG DOME ACROSS ANY SURFACE, it must always be lifted or it may be permanently damaged!

2. Unroll the dome down the length of the pool, from deep end to shallow end.

3. Locate the opposite end corners. Two people should then grasp these corners and pull them to the opposite side of the pool so the entire pool is covered by the dome. Avoid letting water get on top of the dome or resting the zipper in the water.

4. When dome completely covers pool, locate cable sleeve (at bottom of clear wall) and position it on the chalk lines marked on the deck. Make sure the center line of each side of the SPACE ARENA" lines up with center line marked on the deck.

5. Starting at the corners, cut a half-circle opening about 1-1/2" in diameter at each anchor point in the cable sleeve, which will expose the cable. DO NOT MAKE "V" SHAPED CUTS, MATERIAL WILL TEAR! Once you have determined that the dome is properly centered, proceed to cut half circles every 2 feet around entire perimeter.

6. Hook cable eye bolts to the exposed cable at each cut out. Be sure that the air skirt is laying flat on the deck on the inside of the dome to provide a good air seal.

7. Take up any excessive slack in cable by drawing together at ends ( like a "drawstring") and tightening "U" bolt clamp to cables. To locate ends of cable and "U" bolt find the RED dot on the cable sleeve.

SPACE ARENA OPERATION

To use the variable speed blower, simply position the blower housing under the cable and air skirt in the location desired. Plug the blower into 110 volt connection and inflate the SPACE ARENA" Once inflated, adjust the pressure in the dome by adjusting the speed of the blower. It will be necessary to monitor the pressure in the SPACE ARENA" and to do so adjust its setting from time to time, especially in warm or cold weather. The unit should be firm and not easily swayed when outer pressure is applied.

Note: Side walls of SPACE ARENA" should be straight up and down, NOT BOWED OUT. Too much air will cause the SPACE ARENA to grow and become distorted.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERINFLATE!

Over-inflation puts severe pressure on the seams, especially around the entry and can cause fatigue of the material and could cause permanent damage.