home...

ANTI LANE HINTS
FINAL FITTING & CARE OF ANTI WAVE LANES
 
Fitting and Adjustment Instructions (Printable PDF, 3 pages)
More on Tensioner, Wire Clamps etc

MINI LANES:

  • Threading for a standard lane should usually be 12 discs then 1 float for first three sections (metres) then 13 discs + float for one section...then 3 @ 12 discs, 1 @ 13 discs i.e. every 4th section is 13 discs in length. No float is required at lane ends. Lanes in yards (imperial) are 11 discs normally with one extra disc every 5th yard.
  • Usually on lanes of even length, i.e. 50 metres, which are in two alternating colours, the two middle sections of 1 metre are SAME colour. e.g., on a 20 metre lane, the 10th metre (when counted from either end) is the same colour as the 11th. Also the case where first 5 sections are the same colour.
Your lane rope/wire is supplied with 'S' hook or ‘D’ shackle (optional) fitted to blind (non-tensioner) end. Poly-rope is supplied with > 1 (one) metre extra for tying off purpose. Poly-rope MUST be secured with a 'FIGURE 8' knot to allow for ease of untying in the future and for taking up the 'stretch' in early stages of life. To install all FINA and Stainless Steel Lanes you will need: ‘crescent’ wrench, vise-grips OR vise OR poly-grips OR ring spanner (suitable for gripping clamp nuts and bolts), ‘Nibbler’ type shears for trimming S/S wire, although wire cutter on pair of pliers struck sharply with a hammer will also cut S/S wire. Washers on wire clamps are required and should not be left off, preferably use two washers under nuts to give maximum grip on wire.

FINA LANES:

  • Extend tensioner rod to fully ‘out’ when installing. Adjust length of wire at plain ‘S’ hook end, if required (see notes above) by loosening wire clamp on ‘S’ hook and adjust length of wire to suit. Re-tighten clamp fully. FINA discs are threaded at a rate of 18 per yard/19 metre on both end 5 sections then 18 discs per section. Place one float per section, not at ends. Tensioner section = tensioner + 10 to 12 discs then float. Non tensioner end may be trimmed back to clamp or taped and wire pushed into lane disc alongside permanent wire. Either of these actions will avoid problems with wire fraying. Please re-check tightness of nuts on clamps once or twice after installation.
  • 'SUPER' tensioner (FINA Lanes) should be tightened with care to avoid pulling lane anchor from wall. Configure wire so 90% of thread on rod is used when tightening tensioner, if necessary slacken off stainless wire in 'U' clamp to avoid excess strain on wire. Lanes must be custom fitted to each pool and length adjustment should be done at ‘blind (non-tensioner) end. Tensioner instructions enclosed.
Pre-assembled FINA lanes may be despatched with one or 2 discs left off ‘blind’ end to facilitate packing in a coil. If so the discs will be packed with lanes and should be replaced during fixing. Mini lanes should have 12 discs at each end - FINA lanes 18 or 19. Lanes used outside should not be left in place if unused for long periods. Uninstall to avoid possible UV ray damage, particularly if in open air. Any ‘tails’ left on S/S wire are to help in pool fitting and should be covered with electrical tape or trimmed. A length of wire is left at both ends of lane for length adjustment.

* N.B. SUPER TENSIONER HAS LEFT-HAND THREAD ON END-CAP! *

DO NOT overtighten tensioner cap or place tensioner in vise. Threads may be eased with soap or dry lubricant during assembly to facilitate later dismantling. No responsibility is taken for user maltreatment.
We would really appreciate return post of white transit sack(s) for refund, if used. Thanks!

N.B: EVERY STAINLESS STEEL WIRE LANE IS CHECKED FOR LENGTH BEFORE LEAVING THE FACTORY. HOWEVER LANES MUST BE FITTED INDIVIDUALLY BY THE USER TO ALLOW FOR DIFFERING LANE ANCHOR CONFIGURATION. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS TAKEN FOR THESE DIFFERENCES UNLESS EXPRESSLY CONFIRMED IN WRITING BY ANTI WAVE DIBRO (NZ).

*Thank you for choosing Anti Wave! We are sure your lanes will give years of attractive, useful service *

Download Fitting Instructions and Tensioner Adjustment (PDF)
HOME