If you do not have a distributor or agent in your area we are pleased to offer
our simplified Do-It-Yourself version of the Katchakid.
Fitting a Katchakid can be time consuming and relatively detailed as
pool
safety nets are custom installed during the installation process. For
free-form pools, larger pools and pools with walls, rockeries and
waterfalls a
professional installation is required, carried out by a trained
Katchakid Technician.
Please note:
The Katchakid Do-It-Yourself kit is only sold for regular shaped
pools. The maximum length of a DIY Katchakid is 13 meters (40 feet). The
DIY
Katchakid requires knowledge of using a power drill and standard
tools.
Fitting a DIY Katchakid is a physical job and calls for some strength.
The
Katchakid Pool Safety net uses horizontal tension across the pool so
any
decking or coping where anchors are to be placed must be sturdy, solid
and in
good repair.
Alternatively, you could ask your local Pool Company to fit the DIY Katchakid for
you.
The Concept of Installing a DIY Katchakid
Imagine your pool in a rectangular box; cover that box with a rectangular mesh
net while keeping all mesh running lines as straight and square as possible
while custom shaping the net to your pool.
Installing a DIY
Katchakid
The installation will take approximately 4-6 hours so only begin the
installation process when you have plenty of time. Having an assistant to help
in the installation will save you a lot of time.
As you will be working with
electricity you will also need to watch the weather reports to make sure you
choose a day when rain is not forecast.
Installation process of a DIY Katchakid can be divided into the following
categories: -
Planning
Anchor placement and Installation
Positioning and securing the Katchakid
Trimming the Katchakid
Binding the edges of the Katchakid
Finishing the edges of the Katchakid
Closing the Fasteners
Setting the Central Tensioning System
Mounting the EZ-Roller and tying on the Start Disk
Attaching the A.S.T.M. Labels
We recommend that you watch the Installation Video or DVD 2 or 3 times before
beginning the installation, and read through the Installation Booklet to
familiarise yourself with installation procedure.
Required Tools and
Equipment
Scissors
Hammer
Heavy Duty Hammer
Drill *
20mm Concrete Drill
Bit
Soldering Iron
Electrical Extension
Cord with Ground Fault Interrupter
Clear PVC solvent
glue (for assembling the Roller Assembly)
Tape-measure
Epoxy or Cement (May
be required for certain pool decking)
Water Pipe (If
using a core drill)
* We recommend a heavy-duty hammer drill. For
best possible results use a
core drill with a diamond tipped drill bit. These drills can be rented on a
daily basis from large hardware stores or Tool Hire depots. When using a core
drill it is useful to use a wooden template to prevent the drill from sliding
or skidding. A
template can be produced from a 100mm x 100mm piece of wood with a 20mm hole
drilled through it. If using a core drill you will require a water pipe
(hosepipe).
If you are unsure of any part of the installation process we are here to
help. A Katchakid Technician can be reached during office hours; 9am – 5pm
Monday through Friday on 0034 952 594 393
Your DIY Katchakid Pool Net
includes the following items: -
1 x Katchakid Pool
Net with Pre-installed Central Tensioning System
50 x Anchors
(or more for larger nets)
50 x
Fasteners (or more for larger nets)
Roller
Components (partially assembled)
2 x Clasps (For
connecting the Roller and Ratchet)
1 x EZ-Ratchet and
Pulley System
Pulley Rope
Loose Braid
1 x Start Disc
1 x Instruction
Booklet in English, with colour photographs
1 x Instruction
Video or DVD in English
IMPORTANT
Your pool net does not replace adult supervision. Katchakid is designed
to act as a last line of defence. Katchakid is an
additional safety feature for your pool.
Children should never be left unattended
Pool Protection can only be effective if it is used.
Your Katchakid Safety Net is not a toy. Do not allow children or adults
to jump or play on the net, this will cause rubbing or
chaffing of the net
Do not allow animals to chew the net. Your net is
not warranted against destruction by animals
Keep the net away from heat-sources, e.g. barbecues, as it could melt.
Do not use your pool with the Katchakid partially removed.
This creates a dangerous situation and should be avoided at all times. Your
pool is not properly secured until the net is in place and properly tensioned
The greater the
distance between the water and the Katchakid, the more effective the net is.
It is recommended that this distance be at least 175mm
below the upper edge of the pool surround (coping) or to manufacturer’s
specifications
Concrete decks should be a minimum of 100mm deep to ensure
that the anchors remain secure
The coping and pool surround should be in
a good condition
When installing a Katchakid pool net on a new pool wait
for 5 days after final completion to allow concrete and cement to cure
REMOVE
YOUR KATCHAKID COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THE POOL NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED NEAR THE POOL ALWAYS REPLACE YOUR KATCHAKID AFTER SWIMMING
Remember, the Katchakid
Pool Safety Net is a supplementary pool safety aid. The best pool safety
around pools is the undivided and competent adult supervision. A Katchakid net
can never replace adult supervision, nor can it be a guarantee against
drowning or other accidents.”
Pricing
Every pool is different and it is therefore
impossible to give a price without knowing the dimensions of your pool.
Measuring Your Pool
For most pools use one of
the diagrams below as a guide to measurement. You can phone or email
your dimensions to us here at PoolSchool for a free quotation.
Place your pool in an imaginary box or rectangle, then using a
measuring tape, measure from inside the walls (the waters edge) for maximum length and width.
Please do not add on any
more than required, as this will only increase the price for your net.
Please e-mail
us with the dimensions of your pool and we will reply with the price of a
DIY Katchakid to fit.
Important Information:
We only
give Quotations. A
Quotation is a fixed
price, and cannot be
altered. We do not offer
to give 'Estimates';
an 'Estimate' gives no
guarantee of final
price.
PoolSchool
and its
predecessor
Deep Blue Pools
is proud to have never
charged more than our
quoted price for works
undertaken and we never
will.
We offer
free advice on
pools-related problems.
We supply
all your pool equipment
and consumables at list
price, and we deliver.
If you do not have a distributor or agent in your area we are pleased to offer
our simplified Do-It-Yourself version of the Katchakid.