DIY Katchakid Pool Safety Nets | Installation

If you do not have a distributor or agent in your area or you want to save some money by installing the Katchakid yourself, then Katchakid Inc. is proud 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 by a trained Katchakid Technician.

The Katchakid DIY kit is only sold for regular shaped pools of standard size. The maximum length of a DIY Katchakid is 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. A 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.

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.

THE PROCESS OF INSTALLING A DIY KATCHAKID

The installation will take you approximately 4-6 hours so only begin the installation process when you have plenty of time. As you are working with electricity you will also need to watch the weather reports to make sure you choose a day when rain is not forecasted.

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.
Closing The Fasteners & Finishing Up.

Setting The CTS System.
Mounting The EZ-Roller and Tying On The Start Disk.
Attaching the A.S.T.M. Labels.

REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Scissors Hammer Heavy Duty Hammer Drill * 3/4” Concrete Drill Bit Soldering Iron Electrical Extension Cord with Ground Fault Interrupter	Clear PVC Glue for Roller Assembly Tape Measure Epoxy or Cement (maybe 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 such as Home Depot. When using a core drill it is useful to use a wooden template to avoid the drill from sliding. A template can be produced from a 4”x4” piece of wood with a 3/4”in hole drilled through it. If using a core drill you will require a water pipe.

Katchakid Pool Net Included Hardware:

1 x Katchakid Pool Net with Installed CTS system
50 x Anchors
50 x Fasteners
Roller Components
1 x EZ-Ratchet
Pulley Rope

2 x Clasps (for connecting the Roller and Ratchet)
Loose Braid
1 x Start Disk
1 x Instruction Booklet
1 x Instruction Video

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 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Toll Free 1.888.552.8242