SWIMMING POOL

ISOLATION
Minimising Structural Vibration from
Swimming Pools and Spas
 CONTACTS CONTENTS

VICTORIA | HEAD OFFICE

Swimming Pool Isolation
147 Bakers Road
Coburg VIC 3058
T: +61 (0)3 9353 4811
4 Swimming Pool Isolation Selection Guide
F: +61 (0)3 9353 4855
E: gpevic@embelton.com

NEW SOUTH WALES

50 Newton Road
Datasheets
Wetherill Park NSW 2164
T: +61 (0)2 9748 3188 6 XDRP Swimming Pool Isolation
F: +61 (0)2 9748 3122
E: gpensw@embelton.com 8 C8 Swimming Pool Isolation

WESTERN AUSTRALIA 10 XWRP Swimming Pool Isolation

21 Pearson Way 12 SPSSF Swimming Pool Isolation

Osborne Park WA 6017
T: +61 (0)8 9204 1300 14 SPBP Swimming Pool Isolation
F: +61 (0)8 9204 1311
E: gpewa@embelton.com

QUEENSLAND

361 Fison Ave East

Eagle Farm QLD 4009
T: + 61 (0)7 3359 7100
F: + 61 (0)7 3350 3382
E: gpeqld@embelton.com

UNITED KINGDOM

Unit 1B, Saddleworth Business Centre

Huddersfield Road Delph
Saddleworth OL3 5DF
T: + (44) 7711 157 696
E: gpeuk@embelton.com

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 SWIIMMING POOL ISOLATION SELECTION GUIDE SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION SELECTION GUIDE

SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION TYPE XDRP

DATASHEET XDRP

• Pre-compressed spring mount system

• 40mm maximum static deflection

Activity in swimming pools, particularly diving, can generate and the surrounding building structure supporting the pool. It
high vibration levels in the pool structure. Unless isolated from is customary on isolated pools to include lateral buffers around • Very high degree of isolation efficiency
the building, swimming pools on the upper levels can be a major the perimeter to limit side-sway. It is also prudent to incorporate • For critical applications
source of annoyance to all occupants in the same building access to the mounts for leveling and inspection.
structure. • Load range up to 17,559kg, higher load ranges available for
When mounts are placed at regular intervals underneath a special orders
EMBELTON SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION SYSTEMS pool, the access for inspection serves also as a significant air
space which helps to minimise air stiffness (which otherwise SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION TYPE C8
Embelton swimming pool isolation systems support the total mass
can degrade isolation) associated with small air gaps between DATASHEET XDRP
of the pool shell and water. For efficient isolation, there must be no
the base of the pool and the structural floor. When mounts are
contact between the pool and the building structure, except through
placed around the perimeter of the pool, access is simplified, but • Pre-compressed spring mount system
the isolation system.
provision of a significant air gap (in proportion to the least plan
• 40mm maximum static deflection
The degree of isolation required is dependent on the position of dimension) under the pool should be considered.
the pool in the building and its relationship to occupied areas. • Very high degree of isolation efficiency
Pool isolation systems are unique to each case and therefore
In general though, large pools which are situated over car parks each scenario should be reviewed by a specialist acoustic • Low profile for where space is a premium
or concourses, and small pools and spas where diving is not an consultant to verify fitness for purpose as there are a number of
issue, will normally require only acoustical de-coupling from the • Designed for easy installation
complicating factors, most notably the differing weight between
building with low or moderate-level isolation systems. a full and empty pool. This requires pre-compression in the
springs to ensure that pipework and pool surrounding ledges are SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION TYPE XWRP
Pools on the upper levels of multi-storey buildings, and at G Adjusting
maintained once construction is complete and water is added to DATASHEET XWRP Bolt F
any level over occupied areas, will require a high to very high
the pool. E
degree of isolation. Installation procedure and the number of • Pre-compressed spring mount system
mounts vary according to the pool size, shape and construction Free
• 20mm maximum static deflection Height
H
• High degree of isolation efficiency

• Load range up to 8,580kg, higher load ranges available for

special orders W
L
SWIMMING POOL PAD ISOLATION
DATASHEET SPSSF

• Triple-layer Supershearflex pad isolation system

• 9mm maximum static deflection

• Moderate degree of isolation efficiency

• Ideal over less critical environments such as carparks

54
• Suitable for rooftop plunge pools
450
• 17mm cross-ribbed elastomeric pad, with marine grade
225
aluminium shims between layers

• 3 hardnesses available for ideal deflection characteristics

SWIMMING POOL BUFFER PAD & LATERAL

RESTRAINT BLOCKS
DATASHEET SPBP

• Made from Supershearflex pads, bonded to a corrosion

resistant surface

• 17mm thick pads

• Alternately raised ribs, for better isolation

BR1015E RUBBER BEARINGS AND MULTIPLATE RUBBER

BEARINGS CAN ALSO BE USED FOR POOL ISOLATION, PLEASE
EXAMPLE OF XDRP POOL ISOLATION LAYOUT REFER TO BUILDING ISOLATION SECTION FOR DATASHEETS.

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 SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET XDRP SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET XDRP

Type XDRP Series for Isolation of Swimming Pools

Pre-compressed Spring Mountings, 40mm Static Deflection
XDRP PRODUCT GUIDE
APPLICATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Max Static Spring Spring Colours Height Adjustment
A custom made product, the XDRP is used to isolate swimming Type Load Defl Const XDRP Mounts are designed with spring horizontal to vertical Bolts Top Plate
pools where a very high degree of isolation is required. Springs kg mm kg/mm Outer Inner stiffness ratios between 0.9 and 1.1 at rated loads; ratio of spring
are supplied pre-compressed, and there is only a small variation XDRP-2-2650 2,024 40 50.6 Black Blue - diameter to loaded height minimum 0.8 and a rated maximum
Compression
between the pre-compressed height and operating height. If the static operating deflection 2/3 deflection to solid. Plate
XDRP-2-2651 2,120 40 53.0 Black Black -
pool is emptied, there is minimal height difference (5-10mm),
XDRP-2-2652 2,280 40 57.0 Black Red -
to ensure pool structural integrity is maintained with the ACOUSTICAL ISOLATION
XDRP-2-2653 2,640 40 66.0 Black Green - Restraining
surrounding structure.
XDRP-2-2655 2,960 40 74.0 Black Grey - Steel spring mounts provide effective isolation of mechanical Bolts

XDRP-2-26551 3,160 40 79.0 Black Grey Black vibration. However, the spring itself has its own inherent surge
FEATURES
frequency depending on its physical geometry and material
XDRP-2-26552 3,360 40 84.0 Black Grey Red
• Heavy duty stable steel springs properties. As such, it is possible to transmit certain audible level
XDRP-2-26553 3,520 40 88.2 Black Grey Green
• External leveling bolts frequencies.
XDRP-2-26593 3,902 40 97.6 Black Orange Green
• Non-skid ribbed pad bonded to base
XDRP-4-2650 4,048 40 101.2 Black Blue - To minimise these audible level transmissions, all mounts are Acoustic Pad
• Springs treated for corrosion resistance on top of zinc/
fitted with a resilient rubber base. For type XDRP mounts, the
galvanised coatings XDRP-4-2651 4,240 40 106.0 Black Black -
standard base has a theoretical effectiveness of over 95% in XDRP PARTS
• Springs are colour-coded for easy load identification XDRP-4-2652 4,560 40 114.0 Black Red -
isolating such transmissions.
• Pre-compressed by 30mm XDRP-4-2653 5,280 40 132.0 Black Green -
XDRP-4-2655 5,920 40 148.0 Black Grey - MOUNT SELECTION
XDRP-4-26551 6,320 40 158.0 Black Grey Black
OPTIONS XDRP-4-26552 6,720 40 168.0 Black Grey Red
When selecting mounts, it is essential that the calculated mass
of the point loads of the swimming pool are accurate to within
• Additional layers of pad under the base XDRP-4-26553 7,040 40 176.0 Black Grey Green
5% so that pre-compression bolts will be released.
• Higher load ranges available to special order XDRP-4-26593 7,804 40 195.1 Black Orange Green
XDRP-6-2650 6,072 40 151.8 Black Blue - The maximum pre-compression deflection is 30mm. The
XDRP-6-2651 6,360 40 159.0 Black Black - maximum operating deflection is 40mm.
XDRP-6-2652 6,840 40 171.0 Black Red -
XDRP-6-2653 7,920 40 198.0 Black Green - WEATHER RESISTANCE A
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

XDRP-6-2655 8,880 40 222.0 Black Grey -

T T
Mounts are treated with a corrosion resistance coating for all
XDRP-6-26551 9,480 40 237.0 Black Grey Black metal components on top of standard zinc/galvanized coatings.
R R

XDRP-6-26552 10,080 40 252.0 Black Grey Red

INSTALLATION
P P

XDRP-6-26553 10,560 40 264.0 Black Grey Green

E F
N N

ΦG ADJUSTING XDRP-6-26593 11,706 40 292.7 Black Orange Green

BOLT
A job specific detailed layout drawing is provided by Embelton
XDRP-9-2650 9,108 40 227.7 Black Blue -
M M

showing spring layout and lateral restraint positions with

L

XDRP-9-2651 L

9,540 40 238.5 Black Black - detailed installation notes. Below is a general guideline:
K
XDRP-9-2652 K
10,260 40 256.5 Black Red -
J XDRP-9-2653 J 11,880 40 297.0 Black Green - 1. Install swimming pool buffer pads around surrounding
H
H XDRP-9-2655 H
13,320 40 333.0 Black Grey - perimeter walls. XDRP POOL FULL ASSEMBLY

G
XDRP-9-26551 G
14,220 40 355.5 Black Grey Black 2. Install Embelfoam void former around surrounding perimeter
XDRP-9-26552 15,120 40 378.0 Black Grey Red walls making a cutout for swimming pool buffer pads. Cover
F F

XDRP-9-26553 15,840 40 396.0 Black Grey Green buffer pad with plastic and tape at the joins.
L
E

W
E

3. XDRP mounts are placed into position shown on detailed

XDRP-9-26593 17,559 40 439.0 Black Orange Green
D D
layout drawing and leveled with the external adjusting bolts. SPECIFICATION
4. Pool formwork is set level with the top plate of the mounts.
XDRP Dimensions Spring mounts shall be free standing, vertically restrained and
C C

5. Normal pool construction follows.

B B
laterally stable without any housing, capable of up to 40mm
W L E F G H* static deflection and incorporating a 6mm minimum ribbed
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: FINISH: DEBURR AND
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING REVISION
DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH: EDGES

XDRP
TOLERANCES:
LINEAR:

Type TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

ANGULAR:

NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE:

A A
DRAWN

CHK'D

mm mm mm mm mm mm
APPV'D

MFG

non-skid acoustical pad on the base. Mounts shall be provided

MATERIAL: DWG NO.

XDRP-6
Q.A
A0

WEIGHT: SCALE:1:2 SHEET 1 OF 1

24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

XDRP-2 150 360 100 300 M24 278 All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on pre-compressed by 30mm. The springs shall have a minimum
XDRP-4 360 360 200 300 M30 278 the use of this product in specific applications. additional travel of 50% rated deflection to solid and a diameter
not less than 0.8 of loaded height. They shall be type XDRP as
XDRP-6 330 500 200 300 M30 278
CONDITIONS OF SALE supplied by Embelton.
XDRP-9 500 500 300 300 M30 278
These products are sold subject to the published General
* H is the pre-compressed height as supplied with 30mm deflection on
Conditions of Sale of Embelton Noise and Vibration Isolation,
springs. Adjustment is +20/-10mm.
copies of which may be inspected on request.
DETAIL A
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SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET C8 SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET C8

C8 High Performance Low Profile Swimming Pool

Isolation System
APPLICATION C8 PRODUCT GUIDE MOUNT SELECTION
Used to isolate swimming pools and spa pools where high As correct selection of mounts is critical, to ensure correct
Max Static Free
isolation performance is required but there is limited available Width Length
Type Load Defl Height operation of the isolation system and the balance of the
(mm) (mm)
space. kg mm (mm) swimming pool, mounting selection and layout drawings are
C8-500 500 provided by Embelton upon request.
FEATURES C8-560 560
• Heavy duty high performance 40mm deflection springs C8-600 600 TYPICAL INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
• Low profile for where space is a premium – 155mm free C8-660 660 1. Lateral restraint pads and perimeter isolation are installed.
height, 145mm nominal operating height C8-720 720 2. Mount locations are packed and levelled.
• Pre-compressed by 30mm to reduce plumbing movement C8-820 820 3. Mounts and support channels are installed.
requirements and deflections during pool forming C8-920 920 4. Pool formwork is installed onto the support channels.
• Ribbed rubber isolators top and bottom for improved high C8-1040 1040 5. Normal pool construction follows.
frequency noise attenuation 40 155 147 300
C8-1140 1140
• Weather resistant multi-layer coatings on springs and 316
C8-1240 1240
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
stainless steel housing and hardware for excellent corrosion
C8-1340 1340 • The area underneath the pool must have adequate drainage
resistance
C8-1420 1420 such that the mounts cannot be submerged for prolonged
• Lightweight (23kg maximum) for quick and easy installation
C8-1520 1520 periods of time in case of a leak.
without the need for cranes or other special lifting equipment
C8-1620 1620 • The heights of the mounts cannot be adjusted post pool
• Easy formwork design and installation - designed to be
forming unless jacked up and packed.
used in conjunction with support channels and metal tray C8-1820 1820
• The mounts must be installed on flat and level surfaces. If
formwork with minimal use of temporary props C8-1980 1980
packers are used, full coverage of the mount bases must be
C8-2000 2000
achieved to ensure proper operation.
OPTIONS C8-2100 2100
• Formwork support channels can be supplied and are C8-2200 2200 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
recommended C8-2300 2300
All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
• Lateral restraint brackets can be supplied to eliminate the C8-2400 2400
the use of this product in specific applications.
need for lateral support hobs or walls C8-2500 2500
C8-2600 2600 CONDITIONS OF SALE C8 POOL ISOLATION SYSTEM - TYPICAL INSTALLATION
C8-2700 2700
These products are sold subject to the published General
C8-2800 2800
Conditions of Sale of Embelton Noise and Vibration Isolation,
C8-2900 2900 40 155 147 500
copies of which may be inspected on request.
C8-3000 3000
C8-3100 3100
C8-3200 3200
C8-3300 3300 SPECIFICATION
C8-3400 3400 Springs shall be free-standing, vertically restrained and
C8-3500 3500 laterally stable, capable of up to 40mm static deflection under
C8-3600 3600 operating loads and incorporating rubber pads under base for
C8 POOL MOUNT C8-3800 3800 high frequency attenuation. Mounts shall be pre-compressed
C8-3900 3900 to 75% of maximum operating loads (30mm) in order to limit
vertical movement. Spring housing and associated plates
shall be of 316 Stainless Steel construction. Steel spring
coating to be appropriate marine grade treatment.  The
springs shall have a minimum additional travel of 50% rated
deflection. They shall be type C8 as supplied by Embelton.

C8 -3900 POOL MOUNTS READY FOR DISPATCH

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 SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET XWRP SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET XWRP

Type XWRP Series for Isolation of Swimming Pools

Pre-compressed Spring Mountings, 20mm Static Deflection

APPLICATION XWRP PRODUCT GUIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Top plate
A custom made product, the XWRP is used to isolate swimming XWRP Mounts are designed with spring horizontal to vertical Height
Max Static Spring Spring Colours stiffness ratios between 0.9 and 1.1 at rated loads; ratio of spring adjustment Restraining bolts
pools where a high degree of isolation is required. Springs are bolts
Type Load Deflection Constant diameter to loaded height minimum 0.8, and a rated maximum
supplied pre-compressed, and there is only a small variation kg mm kg/mm Outer Inner
static operating deflection 2/3 deflection to solid. Compression
between the pre-compressed height and operating height. If the plate
XWRP-4-1000 1,440 20 72 Green -
pool is emptied, there is minimal height difference (8-10mm),
to ensure pool structural integrity is maintained with the XWRP-4-1023 1,680 20 84 Green Yellow ACOUSTICAL ISOLATION
surrounding structure. XWRP-4-1024 1,840 20 92 Green Green Steel spring mounts provide effective isolation of mechanical
XWRP-4-1025 1,975 20 99 Green Red vibration. However, the spring itself has its own inherent surge
FEATURES frequency depending on its physical geometry and material
XWRP-4-1026 2,200 20 110 Green White
• Heavy duty stable steel spring XWRP-4-1600 2,480 20 124 Grey -
properties. As such, it is possible to transmit certain audible level
• External leveling bolts frequencies.
XWRP-4-1623 2,720 20 136 Grey Yellow Acoustic pad
• Non-skid ribbed pad bonded to base To minimise these audible level transmissions, all mounts are
XWRP-4-1624 2,880 20 144 Grey Green
• Springs treated for corrosion resistance on top of zinc/ fitted with a resilient rubber base. For type XWRP mounts, the
XWRP-4-1625 3,010 20 151 Grey Red XWRP PARTS
galvanised coatings standard base has a theoretical effectiveness of over 95% in
• Pre-compressed by 10-12mm XWRP-4-1626 3,240 20 162 Grey White
isolating such transmissions.
XWRP-4-1627 3,645 20 182 Grey Orange
OPTIONS XWRP-4-1628 3,810 20 191 Grey Grey MOUNT SELECTION
• Higher load ranges, up to 46 tonne capacity, available for XWRP-6-1000 2,160 20 108 Green - When selecting mounts, it is essential that the calculated mass
special order XWRP-6-1023 2,525 20 126 Green Yellow of the point loads of the swimming pool are accurate to within
XWRP-6-1024 2,760 20 138 Green Green 5% so that pre-compression bolts will be released.
A

XWRP-6-1025 2,960 20 148 Green Red

The maximum pre-compression deflection is 12mm. The
XWRP-6-1026 3,300 20 165 Green White
maximum operating deflection is 20mm.
XWRP-6-1600 3,720 20 186 Grey -
XWRP-6-1623 4,080 20 204 Grey Yellow CORROSION RESISTANCE TREATMENT
G Adjusting
Bolt F XWRP-6-1624 4,320 20 216 Grey Green
Mounts are treated with a corrosion resistant coating for all
E XWRP-6-1625 4,520 20 226 Grey Red metal components on top of standard zinc/galvanized coatings.
Free
XWRP-6-1626 4,860 20 243 Grey White
Height XWRP-6-1627 5,470 20 274 Grey Orange INSTALLATION
H
XWRP-6-1628 5,720 20 286 Grey Grey
A job specific detailed layout drawing is provided by Embelton
XWRP-9-1000 3,240 20 162 Green -
showing spring layout and lateral restraint positions with
XWRP-9-1023 3,790 20 190 Green Yellow detailed installation notes. Below is a general guideline:
W XWRP POOL FULL ASSEMBLY
L XWRP-9-1024 4,140 20 207 Green Green
1. Install swimming pool buffer pads around surrounding
XWRP-9-1025 4,440 20 222 Green Red
perimeter walls.
XWRP XWRP-9-1026 4,950 20 248 Green White 2. Install Embelfoam void former around surrounding perimeter
XWRP-9-1600 5,580 20 279 Grey - walls making a cutout for swimming pool buffer pads. Cover
XWRP-9-1623 6,120 20 306 Grey Yellow buffer pad with plastic and tape at the joins.
3. XWRP mounts are placed into position shown on detailed
XWRP-9-1624 6,480 20 324 Grey Green
layout drawing and leveled with the external adjusting bolts. SPECIFICATION
XWRP Dimensions XWRP-9-1625 6,780 20 339 Grey Red
4. Pool formwork is set level with the top plate of the mounts.
XWRP-9-1626 7,290 20 365 Grey White Spring mountings shall be free standing, vertically restrained
5. Normal pool construction follows.
and laterally stable without any housing, capable of up to 20mm
XWRP-9-1627 8,205 20 410 Grey Orange
W L E F G H* static deflection and incorporating a 6mm minimum ribbed non-
Type
mm mm mm mm mm mm XWRP-9-1628 8,580 20 429 Grey Grey TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
skid acoustical pad on the base. Mountings shall be provided
All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on pre-compressed by 10-12mm. The springs shall have a minimum
XWRP-4 200 200 150 200 M20 225
the use of this product in specific applications. additional travel of 50% rated deflection to solid and a diameter
XWRP-6 200 322 150 300 M24 229
not less than 0.8 of loaded height. They shall be type XWRP as
XWRP-9 322 322 300 300 M20 229 CONDITIONS OF SALE supplied by Embelton.

*H is the pre-compressed height as supplied with 10-12mm deflection on These products are sold subject to the published general
springs. Adjustment is +10/-5mm. Embelton Conditions of Sale, copies of which may be inspected
on request.

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 SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET SPSSF SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET SPSSF

Swimming Pool Pad Isolation System

Triple Layer Supershearflex

APPLICATION DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS – RUBBER ELEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

A lower cost swimming
A pool isolation system where a moderate Rubber mounts differ from spring mounts in that the natural All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
degree of isolation is required. Often installed in pools over frequency is a function not only of deflection, but also of the the use of this product in specific applications.
carparks, and rooftop plunge pools. rubber hardness (durometer), an indication of rubber’s damping
DETAIL A capabilities. CONDITIONS OF SALE
SCALE 1 : 10
DESCRIPTION
These products are sold subject to the published Embelton
ALTERNATELY RAISED RIBS
The swimming pool pad isolation system is comprised of 3 General Conditions of Sale, copies of which may be inspected
layer Supershearflex pads with marine grade aluminium shims This feature provides effective vibration isolation over the entire on request.
between layers, with a stainless steel option also available. load range. Only the alternate ribs are engaged under light loads.

FEATURES INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATION
A job specific detailed layout drawing is provided by Embelton
• 17mm cross-ribbed elastomeric pads with marine grade Vibration isolation pads shall be multi layer Supershearflex pads
showing pad layout and lateral restraint positions with detailed
aluminium shims between layers SSF POOL FULL ASSEMBLY 54mm height, with aluminium shims between layers, having
installation notes. Below is a general guideline:
• Maximum deflection of 9mm 7.5mm deflection at normal working loads. They shall be type
• Customisable pad sizes to suit different loads and formwork Supershearflex pads as supplied by Embelton.
• 3 hardnesses available for optimal load and deflection
characteristics
There are two typical methods of installation:

1. Install swimming pool buffer pads to surrounding perimeter

walls. Install Embelfoam void former on all surrounding
54 perimeter surfaces, cutting out sections for swimming pool
450 buffer pads. Cover buffer pads with plastic and tape at the
joins. Lay Supershearflex pads on the structural slab at typical
225
centres marked on Embelton layout drawings. Install formboard
over Supershearflex pads and butt over centreline sections of
pads. Formboard shall reach perimeter Embelfoam while being
sufficiently supported by Supershearflex pads. Caulk all gaps to
SWIMMING POOL TRIPLE LAYER PADS
avoid slurry ingress.

METHOD 1 INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

SUPERSHEARFLEX PAD ELEMENT TABLE

Normal Working Load Max Load / Transition Load

Supershearflex
Pad Colour Capacity Deflection Capacity Deflection
kPa mm kPa mm
Blue 300 7.5 450 9.0
2. Install swimming pool buffer pads to surrounding perimeter
Red 500 7.5 650 9.0
walls. Install Embelfoam void former on all surrounding
Green 700 7.5 1,050 9.0 perimeter surfaces, cutting out sections for swimming pool
buffer pads. Cover buffer pads with plastic and tape at the joins.
Lay down sheets of Embelfoam and cut inserts in the foam where
the Supershearflex pads are to be laid according to Embelton
layout drawings. Insert pads, cover with plastic and tape at the
joins. The Embelfoam sheets act as lost formwork.

METHOD 2 INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

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 SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET SPBP SWIMMING POOL ISOLATION DATASHEET SPBP

Swimming Pool Buffer Pad for Loads up to 36kN

Swimming Pool Buffer Pad 30kN at 3mm Deflection / Swimming Pool Lateral Restraint Block 36kN at 3.4mm Deflection

APPLICATION ALTERNATELY RAISED RIBS SWIMMING POOL BUFFER PAD

Used as part of a complete swimming pool isolation system, This feature provides effective horizontal restraint over the entire
Embelton swimming pool lateral restraints offer horizontal 320 load range. Only the alternate ribs are engaged under light loads.
resilient support for the pool. The swimming pool buffer pad 280
and lateral restraint blocks do not provide additional isolation FASTENINGS
efficiency but are for seismic restraint.
• M20 bolts for swimming pool lateral restraint block.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION • M12 bolts for the swimming pool buffer pad.

Embelton swimming pool buffer pads are constructed from a WEATHER RESISTANCE
layer of Supershearflex bonded to a corrosion resistant surface.
The swimming pool buffer pad requires a surrounding perimeter 80 The swimming pool buffer pads are made out of high quality
wall to the pool shell or a structural hob to be fixed to. 120 elastomer bonded to either a stainless steel or galvanised steel SWIMMING POOL BUFFER PAD INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
mount. This provides effective corrosion resistance for harsh
The lateral restraint block can be incorporated for applications 14 swimming pool environment.
where no vertical surface is available for bracing the swimming 19

pool. INSTALLATION LATERAL RESTRAINT BLOCK

SWIMMING POOL BUFFER PAD
The lateral load that needs to be restrained is normally 15% of
FEATURES the weight of the pool but must be confirmed by the project’s
• 17mm cross-ribbed elastomeric pads structural engineers for earthquake code requirements. For
317
• Alternately raised ribs swimming pool buffer pads, installation is dependent on whether
• Base plate is manufactured from stainless steel or galvanised the restraining structure or the pool is poured first. The buffer
steel for corrosion resistance
25 pad is attached to either the pool or the structure within the
4-places
perimeter isolation joint. For concrete decks, install flexible
joints.
OPTIONS 216
300
250
For the lateral restraint block, installation is carried out after
• Can be supplied with different hardness elastomers for formwork for the pool walls has been stripped.
different applications
• Higher capacity pads and lateral restraint blocks can be made 16 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
to order 25
All Embelton offices can provide detailed technical assistance on
• Custom restraint solutions for pools with dimensional 225
the use of this product in specific applications.
limitations

CONDITIONS OF SALE
These products are sold subject to the published Embelton
LATERAL RESTRAINT BLOCK
General Conditions of Sale, copies of which may be inspected
LATERAL RESTRAINT BLOCK INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
on request.

SPECIFICATION
Vibration isolation pads shall be a cross-ribbed elastomer
17mm thick with alternately raised ribs. The pads must be
bonded to a corrosion resistant surface. The pads shall be type
Supershearflex (Swimming Pool Buffer Pad) as supplied by
Embelton.

SWIMMING POOL MODEL EXAMPLE

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VICTORIA | HEAD OFFICE

147 Bakers Road

Coburg VIC 3058
T: +61 (0)3 9353 4811
F: +61 (0)3 9353 4855
E: gpevic@embelton.com

NEW SOUTH WALES

50 Newton Road
Wetherill Park NSW 2164
T: +61 (0)2 9748 3188
F: +61 (0)2 9748 3122
E: gpensw@embelton.com

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

21 Pearson Way
Osborne Park WA 6017
T: +61 (0)8 9204 1300
F: +61 (0)8 9204 1311
E: gpewa@embelton.com

QUEENSLAND

361 Fison Ave East

Eagle Farm QLD 4009
T: + 61 (0)7 3359 7100
F: + 61 (0)7 3350 3382
E: gpeqld@embelton.com

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