Starting Platform – COMPETITOR “2000”

 

Overall Dimensions: 42"L x 35"W x 26"H
Approximate Weight: 50 lbs.

Installation Instructions

 

1. Remove Starting Platform from shipping carton and protective bag.

2. On the pool deck, locate the center point of each lane and mark it with a piece of masking tape.

3. Place the Starting Platform on the pool deck and locate the center point of the block (small notch on the front) on the tape.

4. Using a level, move the block so that the front nose of the platform is on the same vertical plane as the pool wall.

5. Once the platform is correctly positioned, locate the four angle brackets
and set them in the side wall pockets of the Starting Platform. If you find that the front two angle brackets are resting on a pool grate or other surface that cannot be secured, you can place a single bracket at the rear of the Starting Platform in the pocket provided. That location along with the two back brackets will provide adequate secure mounting.

6. Once you have located and placed the angle brackets, mark the drilling points using a marker or crayon.

CAUTION:

Be sure you have not shifted the Starting Platform during the location of the mounting brackets. Double check to see if the platform is still centered and on the pool wall vertical plane.

7. Remove platform from its location, and using a 3/8" drill bit, drill two holes in the platform where you have made marks for each
mounting bracket.

8. Attach mounting brackets to the platform, using a 3/8" bolt, washer and locking nut for each. The head of the bolt should be facing to the outside
of the platform.

9. Once you have all the mounting brackets attached to the platform, relocate the platform back onto the pool deck to double check the drilling
locations you have marked on the pool deck.

10. Once you are satisfied with the location holes, remove the platform and using a 3/4" masonry bit, drill each hole to the depth of 1-1/4". The easiest
way to measure the depth is to mark your drill bit with a piece of tape at the appropriate depth.

11. Install the lead sleeve anchor into the pool deck hole. This anchor should remain in the pool deck at all times.

12. Reposition the platform and tighten the mounting block to each of the pool deck holes.

13. The Backstroke Bar has been pre-mounted at the factory to the most common
settings. You can adjust the height by removing the four bolts on the Backstroke Bar
assembly. The height above the water level should be approximately 22". Please
check with your local swimming organization for any further rules and regulations.