How To Identify
Your Bristol Oval Pool Components

Learn how to identify the different components of your Bristol Oval Pool.

How To Identify Your Bristol Oval Pool Components
Bristol Oval Pool Model

Bristol Oval Pool Model

Parts Breakdown

Identifying the parts of your pool model before you begin your installation will make the process of assembling the swimming pool much easier. Below you will find a complete breakdown of the parts and components for the Bristol Oval Swimming Pool Model.

Bristol Oval Parts Listing

Top Ledge – Reference #6

Bristol Top Ledge

Top Ledge

The Top Ledges (sometimes referred to as Top Rails) are the top finishing components of the swimming pool that are placed between the vertical upright posts. The Top Ledges are 6″ wide and are located at the very top of your pool.

Material: Steel

Ref #DescriptionPart # Length 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
6Top Ledge 21424 40-1/8" 10


21425 51-3/16"
1010
21426 51-15/16"

12
21427 41-1/4" 82
1010
35372 47-1/4" 4

Top Track/ Inner Stabilizer – Reference #1

Bristol Top Track

Top Track

The Top Track Stabilizers are the tracks/rails that stabilize the top of the pool wall.

Material: Steel

Ref #DescriptionPart # Length 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
1Top Track 38501 42-5/8" 10


38502 53-1/4"
1010
38503 54-1/8"

12
38512 33" 42
66
38513 8" 648
8
3851137" 444
3851443" 4

Top Covers – Reference #9 & #10

Bristol Pool Top Cap

Top Cover/Outer Cap

The Top Caps cover all of the hardware where your Top Ledges screw into the Top Joiner Plates.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
9Top Cap 21431 181620
22

Top and Bottom Joiner Plates – Reference #3 & #4

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Top and Bottom Joiner Plates for Curved Side

The Top and Bottom Joiner Plates for the curved side of the Bristol Oval pool are the same exact part.

The Top Joiner Plates are screwed in at the top of every Upright. Your swimming pool’s Top Ledges will be screwed into these Top Joiner Plates.

 The Bottom Joiner Plates connect your Bottom Tracks together on the curved sides of an oval swimming pool. Your curved side uprights will also screw into the Bottom Joiner Plates.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
3 & 4Top Joiner Plate Curved Side 11595 242424
28

Top Joiner Plates for Straight Side – Reference #13

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Top Joiner Plates for Straight Side

For oval shaped swimming pools there are (2) types of Top Joiner Plates. There are Top Joiner Plates for the straight side and also the curved sides of the oval. They will differ slightly in shape as the straight side of an oval pool has different uprights than the curved sides and the Top Joiner plate must fit onto the top of the upright.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
13Top Joiner Plate Straight Side 10136 648
8

Uprights – Reference #5 & #14

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Curved Side Upright

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Straight Side Upright

The Uprights are the vertical posts on the outside of your swimming pool wall. Each upright post on the curved side of the swimming pool inserts into the bottom upright boot and connects to the top joiner plate with screws.

For oval shaped swimming pools there are (2) types of Uprights. There are Uprights for the straight side and also the curved sides of the oval. They will differ slightly in shape as the straight side of an oval pool has different uprights than the curved sides and the Top Joiner plate must fit onto the top of the upright.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
5Curved Side Uprights 21430 12121214
14Straight Side Uprights 35738 6 488

Coping Strips – Reference #7

Coping For Overlap Liners - 2ft. Section

Coping Strips

Coping For Overlap Liners - 2ft. Section

Overlap Liner Installation Using Coping Strips

An Overlap Pool Liner is installed by overlapping it over the pool wall and using plastic Coping Strips to hold it in place. Coping Strips are not required when installing a Uni-Bead Liner or J-Hook Liner, but they are included with the swimming pool. If using a Uni-Bead or J-Hook liner you can discard the coping strips.

Ref #DescriptionPart # Length 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
7
Coping Strips 10296 48" 1619
19
21

Gussets – Reference #15 & #16

Bristol Left Side Gusset

Left Side Gusset

Bristol Right Side Gusset

Right Side Gusset

The Gussets consists of a Left side and a Right Side that are attached together at each straight side Upright.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
15Left Side Gusset 35740 6488
16Right Side Gusset 35741 6 488

Channel Supports – Reference #18 & #19

Top Channel Support Beam for Oval Wilbar & Saltwater Series Pool Models

Upper Oval Channel

Bottom Channel Support Beam for Oval Wilbar & Saltwater Series Pool Models

Under Ground Channel

The Upper (Top) Oval Channel and Under (Bottom) Ground Channel come together to form a tube. The Upper Oval Channel is longer than the Under Ground Channel and will extend past the Under Oval Channel towards the inside of the swimming pool.

The Gussets, Straight Side Uprights and Pressure Plates will be installed to these channels.

Ref #DescriptionPart # Length 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
18
Upper Oval Channel 16539 52-3/8" 64
8
8
19Under Ground Channel 15933 45-9/16" 6
488

Pressure Plate – Reference #21

Pressure Plate for Wilbar & Saltwater Series Oval Pool Models

Pressure Plate

The Pressure Plates are corrugated steel plates that attach to the Upper Oval Channels and to each other.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
21
Pressure Plate 16549 6 48
8

Straight Side Bottom Rail Connector – Reference #17

Bottom Straight Side Track/Rail Connector for Oval Wilbar Pool Models

Connector Bottom Rail Straight Side

The Straight Side Bottom Rail Connector attaches to the Upper (Top) Oval Channel and is used to connect the straight side Bottom Tracks. The straight side Bottom Tracks will slide into the Connector on both sides.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
17
Straight Side Bottom Rail Connector 16542 6 48
8

Bottom Track – Reference #2

Bristol Bottom Track

Bottom Track

The Bottom Track (sometimes referred to as Bottom Rail) is where your pool wall sits.

The Bottom Track inserts into the Upright Boots on the curved sides of the swimming pool and Straight Side Bottom Rail Connector on the straight sides.

Material: Steel

Ref #DescriptionPart # Length 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
2Bottom Track 22901 45" 4


14950 49"
1010
14949 50"

12
38736 38" 10

16713 37-1/2" 426
6
1671439" 444

Strap Section – Reference #22

Strap Section

Strap Section

The Strap Sections are connected to the Upper (Top) Oval Channels and lay flat across the width of our Oval Swimming Pools.

Ref #DescriptionPart # Length 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
22Strap Section 16724 41-11/16" 6


16725 40-11/16"
612
16726 52-11/16"

12

Oval Channel End Cap – Reference #23

Top Channel End Cap for Oval Wilbar & Saltwater Series Pool Models

Oval Channel End Cap

The Oval Channel End Cap is installed on the Upper (Top) Oval Channel and is used to prevent dirt and sand from entering the Channel.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
23Channel End Cap 22726 6 48
8

3 Hole Square Washers – Reference #20

3-Hole Square Washers for Oval Wilbar & Saltwater Series Pool Models - Set of 2

3 Hole Square Washers

The 3 Hole Square Washers are used in the pre-assembling of the straight sides of a buttress-free oval pool.

The 3 Hole Square Washers are installed on each side of the supports when joining the Gussets, Under (Bottom) Ground Channel, Upper (Top) Oval Channel and Straight Side Uprights together.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
203 Hole Square Washers 16663 12816
16

Foam Block – Reference #24

Foam Block for Top Channel Beam - Fits Wilbar & Saltwater Series Oval Pools

Foam Block

The Foam Blocks are inserted into the Under (Bottom) Ground Channel. Foam Blocks are used to prevent sand from entering the Under (Bottom) Ground Channel.

Ref #DescriptionPart # 12'x24' 15'x24' 15'x30' 18'x33'
24Foam Block 29917 648
8

Click on the tab below to view the Manufacturer’s Installation and Safety Instructions for the Bristol Oval Swimming Pool.

BRISTOL OVAL INSTALLATION & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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