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More Fun Less HassleBuilding a pool hasnever been easier!

Your dealer can help you make the right decisions about your pool. He can offer advice on everything from custom designs to heaters, cleaners and cosmetic enhancements.

Building a pool is a big decision and investment. A Fort Wayne Pools Strong Support Dealer will guide you through your options from pool shape to decking.

You will come to depend on your dealer's knowledge and will rely on them for as long as you own your pool.

A Fort Wayne Pools Strong Support Dealer is not only a reputable dealer, but there are other benefits also associated with the Strong Support Program, including:

• availability of exclusive products • exclusive opportunity for extended warranties• direct access to Fort Wayne Pools product experts • dealer training / educational programs

You also have the reassurance that your Strong Support Dealer will have the support of a company that has been manufacturing inground swimming pool components for over 60 years.

Choose a Strong Support DealerIn short, a good dealer is a resource to whom you will return again and again.

When choosing a dealer, make sure it’s a Fort Wayne Pools® Strong Support Dealer; they will ensure that all components of your pool are 100% Fort Wayne Pools products. That way, you can be sure that every piece of your pool will fit together perfectly and your warranties will be the best in the industry.

Fun Awaits!


Fun and Relaxation You’re excited about the opportunity to improve your quality of life and inject some FUN and RELAXATION with a new pool. There are more benefits than you probably realize to having a pool; for you, for your family and for your friends. With any large investment, find out why your Fort Wayne Pool is the brand that is trusted and built on a foundation of quality – your pool is the last thing you should worry about once the fun begins.

LET US HELP YOU CREATE YOUR DREAM POOL

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING YOUR POOLThink About How You Will Use the PoolWill it be for recreation, exercise, entertaining or some combina-tion of all of these? If you have a general idea of your intended use of the pool, it can help you work through the design process.

Thinking about SafetyIf keeping your pool safe is a priority, consider designs that incorporate an automatic safety cover. These covers can be incorporated into most designs and provide a safety barrier that is safer than a fence. They also provide other benefits like savings on heating and chemicals and less maintenance.

Keep Maintenance In MindDifferent types of pools require different levels of maintenance. Some, like vinyl liner pools, are relatively simple to maintain. It can take just a few minutes a week to check water and chemical levels.

Know Your BackyardIf you live on the side of a cliff with a steep grade and little or no access for construction vehicles, then you may run into some problems! If you have a tiny backyard but want an Olympic-sized pool, it may not be possible. But for the most part, pool builders are very talented and creative when it comes to designing pools to fit in tight or awkward spaces.

Discuss Dollars And SenseSwimming pools can be expensive up front, but the investment is worth it in the end and the enhanced backyard environment can add to the value of your home. Remember that you can often obtain financing and stretch your payments out over a longer term – often a monthly pool payment can be lower than a monthly car payment! Talk with your builder about what financing options are available. Also, maybe you don’t have the funds to do a huge water feature or lighting system right now. But if you think you might want it in the future, tell your builder. It’s much easier to plan for future plumbing and electrical needs upfront and work them into the design than to try and go backwards later on.


Think about how your pool will be used. If you’re looking for fitness and exercise and have limited space, maybe a Lap Pool is just the ticket, or a 48'' deep sport pool.

If you want to use your pool as an entertainment centerpiece, maybe a larger Rectangle or True-L shape will work best. Want to invoke a more natural scene in your yard? Go for a Riviera or San Luis Rey design.

Take a look at the variety of standard shapes available from Fort Wayne Pools, or dream up your own, then visit your local Strong Support dealer to turn your ideas into reality.

RECTANGLEAvailable w/6", 2' or 4' Radius Corners

14' x 28'16' x 32'18' x 36'20' x 40'

Auto Cover Ready

DOUBLE ROMANAvailable w/6" or 2'

Radius Corners18' x 36'20' x 40'

FIGURE EIGHT15'5'' x 28'2''22' x 36'11''

GRECIAN16'6'' x 32'6''18'6'' x 36'6''20'9'' x 39'9''

GRECIAN LAZY-L16'6'' x 40'

GRECIAN TRUE-L16'6'' x 43'6''

HUMPBACK KIDNEY

18' x 34'4''

LAP POOLAvailable w/6", 2' or 4' Radius Corners

10' x 40'

LAZY-LAvailable w/6", 2' or 4' Radius

Corners16' x 40'9''18' x 41'

20' x 44'7''

OCTAGON24'2'' x 24'2''

OVAL15'5'' x 30'6"

18' x 28'18' x 36'22' x 40'

RIVIERA23'9'' x 38'3''

SAN JUAN 15'5'' x 34'10''15'5'' x 36' 5''

SAN LUIS REY18' x 30'5''18' x 34'3''

PATRICIANSINGLE ROMANAvailable w/6" or 2'

Radius Corners18' x 36'20' x 40'

STRAIGHT BACK

KIDNEY18' x 29'22' x 37'

TRUE-LAvailable w/6", 2' or 4' Radius Corners

16' x 41' x 24'18' x 43' x 28'20' x 46' x 30'

More Creative. Less Cookie-Cutter.


A Wall of StrengthThe Elite Pool wall panels use totally corrosion free, unique rigid composite polymer; similar to materials used to increase strength, resilience and durability in sports equipment, automobiles and aircraft. The Elite polymer wall panels combine this advanced material technology with innovative design to provide premium performance and longevity.

Braces for SupportSupporting the panels and your decking are the braces – part of the pat-ented Reliance® deck support system. Polymer braces are attached directly to the wall panels every three to six feet. When filled with concrete, these braces create a pillar support system similar to the kind used to support bridges. The braces ensure that your pool retains its shape and prevents your deck from settling.

More Options for More FunIf you’d like a deeper shallow end in your pool, ask your Strong Support builder about our Fort Wayne Pools 48" polymer wall panels. They’re the perfect solution for more water depth in the shallow end and are great for sport or recreation pools.

The Elite structural polymer wall panels are, in many ways, as strong as steel and 100% corrosion free, made to withstand the elements. Three times the ribbing of our competitors’ walls give the Fort Wayne Pools polymer walls unrivaled strength.

Improved rigid polymer panels:- 100% Corrosion Free- Minimize Thermal Expansion- Reduce Bowing and Deflection- Are Easier to Build and Maintain True Walls - Recommended for use with salt water generators.

Our Reliance® deck support system (Patent No. 4,781,000) provides excellent support for your pool deck, and was created with special attention to perfection and quality that has made Fort Wayne Pools the leading manufacturer of pool substructure components.

Building your Dream Pool from the Bottom Up

100% CORROSION FREE

ELITE POLYMER PANELSwon't rust, rot, dent, or corrode.


We’re Behind You All The WayBecause we’re so confident in the quality of Latham products, we’re able to offer a top-notch warranty program that offers our pool owners real peace of mind.

Elite Wall StructuresThe Latham Elite Pool wall panels and braces have a lifetime limited transferable warranty. If you sell your home, this can be an attractive feature to prospective buyers.

Fiberglass StepsOur Fiberglass steps carry a 25-year transferable limited warranty.

Thermoplastic StepsOur Thermoplastic Steps™ with the patented TES (Total Encapsulated Support) System is the only thermoplastic pool step designed with a bleachered bracing system for unmatched tread support and strength. This step comes with a lifetime limited transferable warranty.

Vinyl LinersVinyl Liners from Fort Wayne Pools come with a 20-year transferable limited warranty; 5-year full replacement and 15-year prorated against manufacturer defects.

Safety CoversOur safety covers are the strongest in the industry, and so we can offer the best warranties in the business.

Hundreds of thousands of Fort Wayne Pools have been designed, engineered, manufactured, and field-tested for strength, durability, and reliability. And they all come with the most comprehensive warranty in the industry.

Getting Building Permits is Easier with Fort Wayne PoolsWe are the only packaged pool manufacturer to receive ICC-ES Certification of its products. What is ICC-ES? International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) ensures that building products meet code requirements.

Building inspectors and engineers look to the ICC-ES evaluation reports for evidence that the products and systems are code-compliant

– and can receive a standardized branded pool blueprint coded with ICC-ES report number, stamped and signed by a licensed engineer. Inspectors’ #1 choice for approving building codes are ICC-ES certified products*.

* Final permit approval is up to the discretion of each individual municipality’s code official.

Do you already own a Fort Wayne Pool or vinyl liner? Make sure you register your warranty. Go to yourpoolwarranty.com and follow the link for the product you would like to register.10”

8’-10”

18’-1”

Gemini

10”

8’-8”

15’-10”

Large Picasso

Semicircle10”

9’-4”

16’

If you like being on the cutting edge of things, how about adding our newest addition, the fiberglass spill-over tanning ledge, to enjoy in your vinyl pool!

Built fiberglass strong, these tanning ledges come in several styles to accommodate the most discriminating vinyl pool owner.

Spill-Over Tanning Ledges

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Your Pool. Your Imagination.

The First to Make Pool StepsToday we’ve enhanced and perfected our step design to give you a variety of options for a durable, stylish entry into your pool.

Our Acrylic/Fiberglass steps are rigid and strong, vacuum-formed from a single piece of acrylic and then backed with multiple layers of fiberglass for outstanding structural support.

8' CURVED ROMAN STEP

8' CURVED ROMAN STEP

5' LAGOON FREE FORM STEPPlumbed and Jetted

If greater water depth is what you need, take a look at our new 48" wall. Our 48" wall provides additional water depth in the shallow end of the pool; perfect for games, swimming laps, exercising, or just plain fun.

More swim depth! More water for play!

48" POLYMER PANEL WALL

42" POLYMER PANEL WALL

More water means more fun.

Ask about our sport pools, designed especially for the active family wanting less deep end and more play area.


Vinyl Over Steps Create a Beautiful Pool EntryTo fully integrate your steps with the look of your liner, the vinyl liner over step is a perfect choice; and a great step for pools with autocovers.

Our Polymer or Steel Vinyl Over Steps are more than just a swimming pool step. You can choose to combine them with a bench for a customized poolscape. Since your pool liner goes right over the modular frame, you’ll have the uninterrupted beauty of your liner pattern throughout the entire pool.

Ask your dealer for a full list of step shapes and types available, or custom create your own.

NATURAL GREY FLOOR LINER

BLUE GRANITE CURVED ROMAN

BLUE GRANITESPILL-OVER SPA

Fort Wayne Pools offers a large assortment of steps designed to create your perfect poolscape.

A wide selection of steps, lounges, benches, and specialty steps are available in white, blue granite, and grey granite. Create a unified backyard retreat by color coordin-ating your entryway with your liner. Even the pool- side spa is available to match.

Perfectly Coordinate Steps, Spas, and Liners

GREY GRANITE SCALLOP SPA GREY GRANITE FRENCH CURVED

COURTSTONE |NATURAL GREY

ALL STEPS AND SPAS ARE AVAILABLE IN:

COORDINATED COLORS!

GREYGRANITE

BLUEGRANITE

WHITE

NATURAL BLUEFLOOR LINER

COURTSTONE BLUE |NATURAL BLUE

OCEAN BLUE |NATURAL BLUE

MIDNIGHT BAROLO | NATURAL GREY


Standard pool liners present visible lines on the pool floor at the seams which ultimately detract from the beauty of the pool. Our innovative

Patent Pending

technology elevates our liners to an entirely new category.

This exclusive process makes floor seams stronger and virtually invisible, so there’s nothing that gets in the way of the picture perfect beauty of your pool!

Now standard on every Fort Wayne Liner.

For more information, ask your dealer about Patent Pending

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Standard Ultra-Seam®

Floor seams are visible on standard liners.

No visible floor seams.

Featuring

Art for pools. Picasso. Rembrandt. Van Gogh. Warhol. Who would you choose?

Art is subjective. That’s why we offer a variety of liner patterns designed to create the perfect poolscape for you.

A masterpiece is created!Fort Wayne Pools liners are designed and manufactured using the most advanced technology in the industry. First our professional designers create a precision drawing of the liner, then our trained machine operators produce a precision-crafted liner that must meet our stringent quality standards. The result is virtually a masterpiece worthy of display in any pool. A quality, perfect fitting liner backed by one of the best warranties in the industry. Like famous artists sign their work, each liner is worthy of the Fort Wayne Pools signature.

DESIGNER LINERSFort Wayne Pools is the leading inground vinyl liner manufacturer in North America and we offer:

• Prime Selection of Designer Patterns

• Exclusive Designs

• Superior Quality Vinyl Materials

• Computer Driven State-of-the-Art Technology

• Over 60 Years of Experience

• An Excellent Choice for Replacement Liners

• One of the Best Liner Warranties in the Industry

• Ultra-Seam standard on every liner.

Visit fortwaynepools.com to view our extensive pattern tile selection.

Standard on every Fort Wayne Liner.

FeaturingThe strongest seams you’ll NEVER see!

Patent Pending

Here’s what your neighbors are saying about their new Ultra-Seam® liner.“Perfect fit, amazing pattern – even the pool water is the beautiful blue color we wanted. Plus no more seam lines! We couldn’t be happier about our UltraSeam liner!” Gretchen and Todd, Pool Owners

“…we had heard about the new ultra-seam liner and decided it was time to replace our old liner. Our dealer suggested upgrading with a wedding cake step. Wow, what a difference, suddenly we have a beautiful pool that is seam free with a custom built-in step.” Cindy and Dennis, Pool Owners


A backyard swimming pool is the ultimate source of family fun. But when it comes to children and pets, it is also a source of safety concerns. No parent can be watching over the pool every minute. Fences can be climbed and gates left open, but an automatic safety cover completely isolates the water.

Simply flip a switch, and your Coverstar or Pool Covers Specialists automatic safety cover will create a barrier over your pool that no child or pet can penetrate. Custom-built to fit your pool perfectly and manufactured from best-in-class materials, an automatic safey cover is the best protection available for your family and your pool investment!

Talk to your Strong Support dealer about how Fort Wayne Pools has got you covered…automatically.

Think about your garage door. You press a button; it opens. You press the button again; it closes.

What if covering and uncovering your pool was that simple?

Safety and protection – at the touch of a button!

The weather-proof toggle switch opens or closes your pool in less than a minute.

AND IT LOCKS FOR SECURE ACCESS!

Custom designed to fit your poolA Coverstar or Pool Cover Specialists automatic safety cover is custom designed to fit your pool. Multiple track options and eleven different fabric colors allow you to choose the system that best fits your pool and backyard.

Save on heat, water, electricity, and chemicals.A Coverstar or Pool Cover Specialists automatic safety cover reduces evaporation by up to 90% which can save you up to 70% on heating costs and up to 50% on chemical costs.

Less time cleaning…more time enjoying!A Coverstar or Pool Cover Specialists automatic safety cover keeps dirt and debris out of your pool. You’ll spend less time cleaning your pool and adding chemicals and more time enjoying it!

THE AUTOMATIC CHOICE FOR SAFETY, SAVINGS AND CONVENIENCE!


The right cover to fit your needs…

and your pool!Latham offers mesh covers for maximum drainage and solid covers that block 100% of sunlight – in a variety of material weights and colors. All can be custom designed to fit any size or shape pool precisely, including any special features such as raised walls, diving boards, steps, and rails.

Ask your Fort Wayne Pools dealer for more information about Latham safety covers.

More Protection. Less Concern.

We designed our Safety Covers to protect both your pool and your family. Our pool covers are manufactured to your specific pool size and shape. A properly installed safety cover will help prevent accidental intrusion by children and pets.

Our Safety Cover Fabric Collection

9000MX™ Max Shade Mesh 25 Year Warranty*The 9000MX is engineered for a new level of protection. Built with reinforced mesh, box stitched thread at critical webbing joints and equipped with heavy-duty suspension, this cover is designed to exceed expectations and is appropriate for demanding applications.

7000MS™ High Shade Mesh20 Year Warranty* A light-weight, ultra-fine weave mesh blocks 99% of sunlight and filters fine dirt particles down to 40 microns. Rain and melting snow simple drain through the mesh. Excellent all-climate performance in a low maintenance, easy care cover.

5000M™ Standard Shade Mesh15 Year WarrantyThis durable micro weave fabric has the highest abrasion resistance and tear strength in its class. It filters debris and dirt while allowing water to freely drain through the mesh. A good choice for a combination of protection and value.

1000V™ Heavy Duty Solid Vinyl15 Year WarrantyOur solid polyester vinyl cover is a complete barrier to sunlight, dirt, debris, and water. Heavy-duty construction provides protection from the elements and prevents algae growth, which helps for faster spring pool openings.

500P™ Lite Duty Solid Vinyl12 Year WarrantyOur lite weight 7 oz. solid polyester vinyl cover will provide a 100% barrier from the sun. The light weight material is easy to handle, and is UV and mildew resistant. Available in blue and green.

9000MX Exclusive Design

1000V Green1000V Blue

1000V Grey1000V Tan

5000M Green5000M Blue

5000M Grey5000M Tan

7000MS Green7000MS Blue

7000MS Grey7000MS Tan

500P Green 500P Blue

*9000MX and 7000MS Mesh U.S. Patent No. 6,886,187 – 99% ShadeProperly winterizing your pool in conjunction with a Fort Wayne Pools safety cover will provide maximum protection against algae growth. With 91% sunblock, the 5000M, may be less effective in minimizing algae growth in certain installations.

25 YEARSAFETYCOVER

20 YEARSAFETYCOVER

7000MS™

15 YEARSAFETYCOVER

5000M™5000M™

15 YEARSAFETYCOVER

1000V™1000V™

12 YEARSAFETYCOVER

500P™500P™

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IMPORTANT: A number of very important items that are essential for the safe use of your pool may not be visible in many of the photographs, either because of perspective or camera angle, or because they were removed for photographic purposes. These items include; but are not limited to:1. Safety ropes, which should remain in place at all times;2. “No Diving” signs, which are provided and should be installed in

accordance with instructions included on the coping or liner, where they are clearly visible;

3. An area sign is provided and must be permanently and conspicuously affixed in the pool area where all users can see it;

4. Necessary means of exit and entry into the pool;5. Fencing with a self-latching gate, and other barriers that can assist

in preventing unsupervised access to the pool by children;6. Approved drain covers and other devices to protect against suction

entrapment;7. Minimum required inlets and returns to ensure proper water

circulation;8. Appropriate inpool lighting if the pool will be used after dark.

All of these devices should be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, ANSI/NSPI or ANSI/APSP or ANSI/APSP/ICC standards, as well as state and local statutes and codes.

Diving boards and slides require minimum depths and distances and must only be installed and used in strict compliance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications and ANSI/NSPI or ANSI/APSP or ANSI/APSP/ICC standards. If the pool is labeled by us as NON-DIVING, then diving equipment may not be installed and any such equipment must be removed before the pool is used.

Smart pool owners always think safety first. They take specific steps to ensure that their family, friends and guests are knowledgeable about the safe and sensible use of their pool. They also:• ensure that their pool is never used unless there is adequate

supervision;• ensure that their pool is kept in good repair and is not used when

there is a missing or broken drain cover or other component;• ensure that ALL CHILDREN using their pool are supervised

constantly;

• that anyone under the influence of alcohol, drugs or stimulants that would impair their abilities or judgement does not use the pool;

• ensure that their pool is protected by appropriate barriers to unsupervised entry including fencing with self latching gates, covers, alarms, etc.

To assist you, a number of very important items of safety literature are included with each pool liner and also available upon request. We must insist that you read each item carefully and follow its instructions. These are:• Pool Owners Safety Handbook• APSP “Sensible Way” Book• Vinyl Swimming Pool Liner–Warranty • “ Children Aren’t Waterproof” Book• “ No Diving” Label• Area Sign

Make sure your builder supplies you with all of the safety information that accompanies your pool and installs the enclosed warning stickers and area sign where they can be clearly visible to all who use the pool.

NOTICE: The manufacturer stands behind every product they produced pursuant to those representations which are stated in the written warranties. Your dealer/builder/contractor is an independent business person and not an agent or employee of the manufacturer. The manufacturer cannot and does not accept any responsibility for any representations, statements or contracts made by any dealer/builder/contractor.

Fort Wayne Pools is a trademark of Latham Pool Products, Inc.

©Latham Pool Products, Inc 2017. All rights reserved.

Fort Wayne Elite Pools and daVinci Vinyl Liners are manufactured under the coveted ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification.

The specifications in this brochure were believed to be true at the time of printing. However, specifications, standard equipment, and options are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

FORT WAYNE ELITE POOLS are ICC-ES compliant when installed with the corresponding Latham Pool Products, inc. polymer (ESR #2450) certified pool kit.

Be SMART, play it SAFE!

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A timeline of key events in our history:

1956 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000

Merrill Laven founded Pacific Pools

Mark Laven reacquired business along with private equity group

Pacific Pools® began product design and manufacturing

Introduced steel walk-in pool steps

Business sold to Cookson Group PLC along with Latham Splash Canada (originally Technican Industries)

Patented thermoplastic steps with TES (Total Encapsulated Sup-port) technology

Introduced first 3D liner patterns offering realistic tile images for liners

Began safety cover production

Patented INVIS-A-DRAIN™ drainage system for solid safety covers

Introduced our all-resin inground pool

1956

1960

1966

1975

1989

1992

1994

1998

1999

2001

Acquired Triac Pool Products

2002

Acquired Kafko™ Manufacturing

2003

Acquired Fort Wayne Pools®

Introduced the wedding cake step.

2004

Acquired Viking Pools®

Introduced TruTile/ Ceramic Tile Mount

Patented the Reduced Deck Mount System for safety covers.

2005

Acquired Coverstar® Automatic Safety Covers

2006

2010

Acquired Trilogy Pools

Introduced the Thermoplastic Modular Step System

Introduced SureFit Bead & Coping System

Acquired Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pools®

Sold our 100,000th Safety Cover

Became a portfolio company of Littlejohn and Company

20102011

2017

Acquired Royal Fiberglass Pools, Inc.

Introduced the Mobile App for real-time quoting of Coverstar safety covers

Acquired Plastimayd®

Acquired VynAll®

Acquired CoverLogix®

Introduced Ultra-Seam® System

Introduced Ultra-Rigid Polymer Panels

Introduced WiFi touch pad for Automatic Safety Covers

Acquired Pool Cover Specialists®

Introduced AutoDrain™ built-in cover pump for Coverstar automatic covers

Became portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, Ltd.

2012

20132014

2015

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