How To Identify
Your Bristol Oval Pool Components
Learn how to identify the different components of your Bristol Oval Pool.
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.
Top Ledge – Reference #6
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 # | Description | Part # | Length | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Top Ledge | 21424 | 40-1/8" | 10 | |||
| 21425 | 51-3/16" | 10 | 10 | ||||
| 21426 | 51-15/16" | 12 | |||||
| 21427 | 41-1/4" | 8 | 2 | 10 | 10 | ||
| 35372 | 47-1/4" | 4 |
Top Track/ Inner Stabilizer – Reference #1
Top Track
The Top Track Stabilizers are the tracks/rails that stabilize the top of the pool wall.
Material: Steel
| Ref # | Description | Part # | Length | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Track | 38501 | 42-5/8" | 10 | |||
| 38502 | 53-1/4" | 10 | 10 | ||||
| 38503 | 54-1/8" | 12 | |||||
| 38512 | 33" | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 38513 | 8" | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 38511 | 37" | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||
| 38514 | 43" | 4 |
Top Covers – Reference #9 & #10
Top Cover/Outer Cap
The Top Caps cover all of the hardware where your Top Ledges screw into the Top Joiner Plates.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Top Cap | 21431 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 |
Top and Bottom Joiner Plates – Reference #3 & #4
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 & 4 | Top Joiner Plate Curved Side | 11595 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 28 |
Top Joiner Plates for Straight Side – Reference #13
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Top Joiner Plate Straight Side | 10136 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Uprights – Reference #5 & #14
Curved Side Upright
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Curved Side Uprights | 21430 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| 14 | Straight Side Uprights | 35738 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Coping Strips – Reference #7
Coping Strips
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 # | Description | Part # | Length | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Coping Strips | 10296 | 48" | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Gussets – Reference #15 & #16
Left 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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Left Side Gusset | 35740 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 16 | Right Side Gusset | 35741 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Channel Supports – Reference #18 & #19
Upper Oval Channel
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 # | Description | Part # | Length | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Upper Oval Channel | 16539 | 52-3/8" | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 19 | Under Ground Channel | 15933 | 45-9/16" | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Pressure Plate – Reference #21
Pressure Plate
The Pressure Plates are corrugated steel plates that attach to the Upper Oval Channels and to each other.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Pressure Plate | 16549 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Straight Side Bottom Rail Connector – Reference #17
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Straight Side Bottom Rail Connector | 16542 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Bottom Track – Reference #2
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 # | Description | Part # | Length | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bottom Track | 22901 | 45" | 4 | |||
| 14950 | 49" | 10 | 10 | ||||
| 14949 | 50" | 12 | |||||
| 38736 | 38" | 10 | |||||
| 16713 | 37-1/2" | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 16714 | 39" | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Strap Section – Reference #22
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 # | Description | Part # | Length | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Strap Section | 16724 | 41-11/16" | 6 | |||
| 16725 | 40-11/16" | 6 | 12 | ||||
| 16726 | 52-11/16" | 12 |
Oval Channel End Cap – Reference #23
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Channel End Cap | 22726 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
3 Hole Square Washers – Reference #20
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 3 Hole Square Washers | 16663 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
Foam Block – Reference #24
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 # | Description | Part # | 12'x24' | 15'x24' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Foam Block | 29917 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
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