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swimming pool Compliance guide pool lifts S.R. Smith is your source for 3rd party tested and ADA compliant pool lifts that work for virtually any pool design or application. From fixed, removable or portable (free-standing), they have been manufactured with safety and longevity in mind. Standard features

on all SR. Smith pool lifts include: ada compliance • Powder-coated stainless steel and aluminum construction • User operable with waterproof hand control accessibility equipment • 24 volt rechargeable battery and charger • Footrest and seat belt assembly • LiftOperator™ Intelligent Control ada compliance

aXs multiLift NEW The aXs is a perfect low profile lift for simple pool designs. multiLift™ is an adaptive pool lift that gives customers the flexibility • 300 lb/136 kg lifting capacity to have either a fixed or removable lift in a single integrated design. • Easily removable from stainless steel deck anchor • 350 lb/159 kg lifting capacity • 360˚ rotation • Flange mounted with 4 anchor bolts, with anchor jig included • Stainless steel anchor socket with cover • Left or right side mounting • Wheel-A-Way mobility option provides flexibility to remove the lift for events or storage More accessible pools Chair Access to aquatic environments is vitally important for both mobility challenged individuals and seniors. A pool provides the optimal setting for low impact exercise or therapy. As our society ages the mobility challenged population increases, as does the need for safe and accessible pools. Our line of powered lifts can help make pools more accessible starting today.

Poollifts.com ADA Pool Accessibility requirements became law on September 15, 2010. This new legislation requires commercial swimming pools to provide means of access for their pools. Poollifts.com is an informational website dedicated to helping the swimming pool PAL Series Splash! and Splash! 300 Series industry meet the new ADA Pool Accessibility quirements. The portable, free-standing PAL is the perfect accessory for any This removable lifting system is designed for facilities seeking commercial aquatic facility. to provide user-friendly access to their swimming pools. Mobile Aquatic Chair (MAC) NEW • 300 lb/136 kg lifting capacity • 400 lb/181.5 kg lifting capacity* on standard Splash! New! Pool Lift Mobile Aquatic Chairs (MAC) are essential for facilities utilizing a ramp, zero-depth entry or movable floor. The MAC is built specifically for use • Portable and free-standing—easy to move by one person • 300 lb/136 kg lifting capacity on Splash! 300 Configurator in aquatic environments and with proper maintenance, will look great for • Conveniently stores away when not in use • Splash! 300 allows for core drill installation Which pool lift is right for you? Pools vary greatly, so provide us years to come. • 240˚ rotation • Easily removable from stainless steel deck anchor with some basic information about your pool, and let us suggest the best lift for your application. Visit www.poollifts.com to try it today! • Rear stabilizing wheels provide increased stability when the chair is in • Comes with battery console cover • 359˚ rotation the water • Includes new Secure-It Kit to quickly and easily secure your • Stainless steel anchor socket with cover • Arm rests flip up — enabling easy transfer on and off PAL lift to the deck the chair Also available: Also available: • 300 lb/136 kg weight capacity • Splash! Hi/Lo—A variation of the Splash! useful for facilities that • Powder coated stainless steel frame — looks beautiful and • PAL Hi/Lo—A variation of the PAL useful for facilities that have have both in-ground pools and above ground spas. resists corrosion both in-ground pools and above ground spas. • Splash! Spa—Designed for use with spas up to 48 in/122 cm • 18 inch/46 cm rotomolded plastic seat — rigid platform provides • PAL Spa—Designed for above ground pools and spas up to above the deck. transfer support 48 in/122 cm above the pool deck. • Splash! Extended Reach*—For use with pools with unusual gutter configurations that require a longer reach to the water line. Lifting capacity reduced to 300 lbs and not available on Splash! 300.

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*For complete guidelines see Section 1009.2 of the ADA regulations at www.ada.gov **Some requirements may impact both the site requirement and pool lift requirement.***Deck to water height combined with the reach of the pool lift arm will determine if the minimum 18” can be reached. The seat submerges at least into 18" the water. Lifting capacity is at least 300 pounds. Armrests (optional) are removable or fold clear of the seat to allow the user to easily load the lift. The lift is user operable from both the deck and water. Seat is at least wide. 16" There are footrests that move with the seat. Seat is 16"-19" fromSeat the is 16"-19" deck to the top of the seat surface. In the loading area, the slope of the deck is no greater than 1:48. When over the deck, the center line of seat is at least from the 16" edge of the pool. There is x 48" a 36" area of clear deck space on the side of the seat opposite the pool. Measurement starts behind 12" the rear edge of the seat. (Figure 3, page 7) r Water depth at point of lift entry is no more than 48". ADA Pool L

A ada compliance Pur This guide will help you identify the accessibility requirements and solutions for swimming pools in order to meet your obligations under the ADA.

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires public accommodations to provide goods and servicespeople to with disabilities on an equal basis with the rest of the general public. The goal is to afford every individual the opportunity to benefit from our country’s businesses and services,afford and to our businesses and services theopportunity to benefit from their patronage. In our case, the goal is to provide access to every swimming pool, so that people with disabilities will have a greater opportunity to enjoy the benefits of water-based activities. ADA ( ada compliance ada 3 5 ada compliance here. layout /spa pool facility’s the Sketch P QU t 300’ than less is wall pool Linear greater or 300’ is wall pool Linear L I OOL he pool size is: size pool he ES TIO NS N FOR MA TION:  S One means of access is required and must be a pool lift or sloped entry. sloped or lift apool be must and required is ofaccess means One entry. sloped or lift apool be must one and required are ofaccess Two means OL UTIONS: for S for corrected for the means of access in order to be ADA compliant. ADA be to order in ofaccess means the for corrected be to need unchecked are that items Any ofaccess. means existing ofan compliance the evaluate to OR means existing no with facilities for ofaccess means appropriate the determine to used be can guide This P S QU SLOPEDT EN QU P The cross slope of the ramp is no greater than 1:48 than greater no is ramp ofthe slope cross The 1.25" between are handrails The 34" between is handrails ofthe Height 33" between is handrails the between distance The ramp. ofthe sides both on provided are Handrails landing. intermediate an is there 30', than longer is ramp the If Pg. 5, 7) (Fig. level. water stationary of24" adepth to extends entry sloped The 36" wide. least at is ramp The of1:12 amaximum is ratio slope The Pg. 4, 7) (Fig. level. water stationary the 18” below least at is seat ofthe depth submerged The Pg. 7) 3, (Fig. seat. ofthe edge rear the 12" behind located aline from minimum 48" forward extend shall and minimum 36" wide be shall space The seat. the with parallel provided be shall space deck aclear water, the opposite seat ofthe side the On 1:48. than greater no is deck ofthe slope the position, loading the In Pg. 2, 7) (Fig. pool. ofthe edge 16" the from least at is seat ofthe centerline the position, loading the At 48". than more no is entry oflift point at depth water The seat. the with moves that afootrest is There pounds. 300 least at is capacity lifting The 16" between stopped be can seat The 16" wide. least at is seat The operation. ofunassisted capable is lift The e RI ool L ool ctio ES ES MA TIO TIO wi of Acc of RY Means NS NS n 3 if mm t RY i n g Poog ls – 2.0" outside diameter (OD). diameter outside 2.0" – – (Fig. 1, (Fig. Pg. 7) deck. the 19" over 38". 38". – the below maximum 30" – ess 38". 38".

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UTIONS if no: UTIONS ifno: 6 compliance ada 7 ada compliance Any items that are unchecked need to be corrected for that means of access to be ADA compliant. ADA be to ofaccess means that for corrected be to need unchecked are that items Any requirements. ADA the with complies ofaccess means current pool’s the if determine to checklist the Use S S QU T QU ACCESSIB CHECKLIST PAGE 4FOR SEE SLOPEDT EN CHECKLIST PAGE 4FOR SEE P I 7, bar. (Fig. the Pg. 7) of side either on ofclearance 24" least at is there that so located is It Pg. 7) 6, (Fig. wall. the to adjacent space deck clear the on centered is It (Fig. 9, (Fig. Pg. 7) rails. the between clearance 24" the on centered is space deck clear The Pg. 7) 8, (Fig. bars. grab two the between clearance 24" least at is There I wall. pool ofthe top of the width full the extend and pool the to perpendicular are bars grab The edges. rounded with smooth is wall pool ofthe top ofthe surface The the pool wall. 6" above and 4" between is bars grab ofthe surface gripping top The 1.25" between are bars grab The wall. pool ofthe top the to attached bar grab one least at is There 1:48. than greater no is space deck clear ofthe slope The Pg. 7) 6, (Fig. wall. transfer ofthe bottom the at space deck ofclear area x60" 60" least at is There 60". least at is wall transfer ofthe length The 12" between is wall ofthe depth The 16" between is wall ofthe height The 1.25" between are handrails The 34" between is handrails ofthe surface gripping top The 20" between is handrails the between distance The sides. both on handrails are There riser. to riser 11", from least at is measured tread ofeach depth The open. not are risers step The heights. riser uniform have steps The e ectio f Tw G f One RANSFER ool L ool co ES ES o G TIO TIO nda NS NS r r n if a a b Ba b Ba 4 t of Acc of ry Means LE S W

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