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

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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 #	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

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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 #	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

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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 For Overlap Liners - 2ft. Section

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

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 #	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

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 #	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

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 #	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.