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VERTICALS, TOP PLATES AND RAILS 21PRE-ASSEMBLY OF TOP PLATES* 20
No. 12 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal
Screw
If fencing or decking is to be installed, refer to the deck and fence instructions before
installing the verticals. The holes indented in the face of the verticals must be on top.
If your pool is equipped with feature tape, it is best to apply it to the verticals at this time.
VERTICAL
VERTICAL
OVER SUPPORT POST

* NOTE: CAGE NUTS NOT NEEDED ON ALL POOLS - CHECK YOUR PACKING LIST

Before the top plates are installed it is necessary
to attach the cage nuts* in their appropriate
locations as shown in the figures at right.
Using a pliers, squeeze together the spring
sides of the cage nuts and insert them
into the top plate from underneath.
PLIERS
TOP PLATE CAGE NUT
TOP PLATE WITH CAGE NUT
1/4” CAGE NUT
Attention:
If your pool has the 2
piece resin vertical,
insert the flat piece into
the verticals for the
round side of the pool.
The verticals over the
Support Posts on the
straight side of the pool
do not need this sheet.