How To Identify Your
Saltwater Aurora Oval Pool Components
Learn how to identify the different components of your Saltwater Aurora Oval Pool.
Saltwater Aurora Oval Pool Model
Parts Breakdown
Identifying the parts of your swimming pool before the installation process will make the installation a lot easier and go more smoothly. Below you will find a breakdown of the parts that are used on our Saltwater Aurora Oval Above Ground swimming pool and where they are used and installed.
Top Ledge – Index #G
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: Injected-molded Resin
| Ref # | Description | Part # | Length | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Top Ledge (Straight Side) | 10148360042 | 42" | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| G | Top Ledge (Curved Side) | 10148360000 | 56" | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Top Track – Index #A
Top Track
The Top Tracks (sometimes referred to as Inner Stabilizers) are the resin tracks that hold the liner onto the pool wall.
Material: Resin
| Ref # | Description | Part # | Length | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Top Track (Straight Side) | 10707000042 | 37" | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Top Track (Curved Side) | 1071507160000 | 56" | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
| Top Track (Transition) | 1071507160010 | 53-1/2" | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Top Caps – Index #H & H2
Top Cap/Front Part (Straight Side)
Top Cap/Front Part (Curved Side)
Top Cap/Back Part
The Top Caps consists of (2) parts. There is an Top Cap/Front Part which is closer to the outside of the pool. The Top Cap/Back Part is installed on the inside of the swimming pool closer to the water. The Top Caps cover all of the hardware where your Top Ledges screw into the Top Joiner Plates.
Usually for oval shaped swimming pools there are (2) types of Top Cap/Front Parts. There are Top Caps 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 cap must fit onto the upright.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Top Cap/Front Part (Curved Side) | 10348440000 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| H | Top Cap/Front Part (Straight Side) | 10348440001 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| H2 | Top Cap/Back Part | 10348440010 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
Insert Cover – Index #H1
Insert Cover for Straight Side
Insert Cover for Curved Side
The Insert Covers clip onto the Top Cap/Front part for a decorative finish.
For the oval shaped swimming pools there are (2) types of Insert Covers. There are Insert Covers 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 Insert Covers must fit onto the Top Cap/Front Part.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 | Insert Cover (Curved Side) | 13057440020 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Insert Cover (Straight Side) | 13057440030 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Top Joiner Plates – Index #S & K
Metal Top Plate
Resin Top Plate
The Metal Top Plates screw in at the top of each Straight Side Upright.
The Resin Top Plates screw into the Metal Top Plates. The Resin Top Plates are where your pool’s Top Ledges are screwed into.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Metal Top Plate | 10136R | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| K | Resin Top Plate | 1040033A01 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Uprights – Index #F & Q
Curved Side Upright
Straight Side Steel Upright
The Uprights are the vertical posts on the outside of your swimming pool wall.
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. The Top Joiner plates will fit onto the top of the straight side uprights.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Curved Side Upright | 10248440004 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Q | Straight Side Steel Upright | 22151 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Insert Cover – Index #F2
Upright Insert
The Upright Inserts clip into each Curved Side Upright for a decorative finish.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F2 | Upright Insert | 13057440010 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Upright Cover for Straight Side Upright – Index #F (straight section)
Upright Cover (straight section)
The Upright Covers for the Straight Side Uprights go over the Straight Side Steel Uprights and Gussets. They screw into the Channel Supports.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Upright Cover | 10248000004 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Bottom Plate – Index #E
Bottom Plate
The Bottom Joiner Plates connect your Bottom Tracks together on the curved sides of an oval pool. Your Curved Side Uprights will also screw into the Bottom Joiner Plates.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Bottom Plate | 11207100000 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Left and Right Gussets – Index #R
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 Steel Upright.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | Left Gusset | 16374 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| R | Right Gusset | 16375 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Channel Supports – Index #M & L
Steel Strap End Channel
Under Channel
The Steel Strap End Channel (Top) and Under Channel (Bottom) come together to form a tube. The Steel Strap End Channel is longer than the Under Channel and will extend past the Under Channel towards the inside of the swimming pool.
The Gussets, Straight Side Steel Uprights,Upright Covers and Pressure Plates will be installed to these channels.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | Steel Strap End Channel | 16539 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| L | Under Channel | 15933 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Pressure Plate – Index #N
Pressure Plate
The Pressure Plates are corrugated steel plates that attach to the Steel Strap End Channels and to each other.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | Pressure Plate | 16549 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Bottom Plate Straight Section – Index #E
Bottom Plate Straight Section
The Bottom Plate Straight Section attaches to the Steel Strap End 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 # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E | Bottom Plate Straight Section | 10447000000 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Bottom Rail – Index #B
Bottom Track
The Bottom Rail (sometimes referred to as Bottom Track) is where your pool wall sits.
The Bottom Rail inserts into the Bottom Plates on the curved sides of the swimming pool and the Bottom Plate Straight Section on the straight sides.
Material: Resin
| Ref # | Description | Part # | Length | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Bottom Rail (Round section) | 1081547000000 | 56" | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Bottom Rail (Straight section) | 10847000042 | 37" | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
| Bottom rail-transition (End of straight section right) | 1081547000020 | 53-1/2" | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Bottom rail-transition (End of straight section left) | 1081547000030 | 53-1/2" | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Strap Section – Index #P
Strap Section
The Strap Sections are connected to the Steel strap end channels and lay flat across the width of our Oval Swimming Pools.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Strap 15’ | 16725 | 9 | 12 | |
| Strap 18' | 16726 | 12 |
Oval Channel End Cap – Index #O
Oval Channel End Cap
The Oval Channel End Cap is installed on the Steel strap end channel and is used to prevent dirt and sand from entering the Channel.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O | Oval Channel End Cap | 22726 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
3 Hole Square Washers – Index #Q
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 Channel, Steel Strap End Channel and Straight Side Steel Uprights together.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q | 3 Hole Square Washers | 16663 | 12 | 16 | 16 |
Foam Block – Index #T
Foam Block
The Foam Blocks are inserted into the Steel Strap End Channel towards the inside of the pool. The Foam Blocks are used to prevent voids (sink holes) from forming at the location of the channels.
| Ref # | Description | Part # | 15'x26' | 15'x30' | 18'x33' |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | Foam Block | 29917 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
Coping Strips – Only Included with Overlap Liners
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.
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