Above-ground shutter - Premium
PVC apron only
BECKER XL60 motor - 60Nm
UNICUM Unimot 120Nm motor
SIREM COVEO C-80 80Nm motor
OFF-GROUND: Enclosure and 24V power supply
IMMErgE: Enclosure and 24V power supply
Key switch
Remote control
Straps and fasteners
Glue-on plug for PVC slats
PVC blade cap
Apron accessories
Stops for mobile swimming pool cover rail - Set of 2
CLEAN PISCINE multi-purpose cleaner
Swimming turbine - Removable overhang
Fin turbine - Integrated
An outdoor swimming pool is an excellent form of entertainment for you and your children, provided you follow certain essential safety rules to enjoy it without risk. It's important to note that in France, drowning kills around a thousand people every year, including around thirty children under the age of 6 in private swimming pools. Young children are particularly vulnerable: all it takes is a few centimetres of water and a moment's inattention for an accident to happen. In addition, there are other dangers such as falls, dehydration and hydrocution.
Human supervision is essential
Special care is needed to protect the youngest children from danger. Distracted or passive surveillance is not enough to ensure children's safety: avoid prolonged phone calls, reading or even animated discussions between adults that could distract you when the children are in the water. Similarly, don't entrust the responsibility of supervision to older children, who can become absorbed in their own games and easily distracted. Don't rely solely on buoys, armbands or safety devices, because the presence of a responsible adult is essential to prevent accidents, identify them quickly and react effectively if necessary.
10 safety rules to follow
- Teach children to swim as soon as possible and familiarise them with water and its risks.
- Before and after swimming, protect them from the sun with appropriate sun creams, anti-UV clothing, certified sunglasses and a parasol, especially if there is no shade nearby. Limit exposure during the hottest hours and make sure children drink regularly to avoid dehydration.
- When swimming, equip the youngest inflatable armbands with non-return valves or double valves bearing the CE mark and NF 13138-1 standard, or choose a swimming costume with built-in floats.
- To minimise the risk of hydrocution, teach your children to enter the water gradually rather than diving in, especially after spending a long time in the sun. They should spray their arms, neck and chest before jumping into the pool.
- Don't let a sick or tired child swimming, as this increases the risk of accidents. As a general rule, take children out of the water if they feel cold, have cramps, or have symptoms such as headaches or dizziness.
- Educate the big kids They must be aware of the dangers and know not to push the youngest children in or out of the water, not to push other people's heads in, and not to dive when others are nearby... Without making them responsible for looking after the youngest children, teach them to be attentive to others and to respect everyone.
- Make sure you have a spare bottle of water close to the pool or in the pool house. pole or buoy so that you can quickly rescue a swimmer in difficulty. Keep a telephone nearby so you can call for help quickly in the event of an accident.
- Don't hesitate to train you in first aid.
First aid
- It is important to know the basics of first aid, in particular cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so that you can provide immediate assistance while waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
- After swimming, remember to putting toys away around the pool (such as balls and buoys) to replace the barrier or reactivate the safety alarm system. This will also prevent young children from being tempted to go and get them. Don't forget to remove the ladder from above-ground pools and to empty and invert inflatable pools when they are not in use. This helps to minimise the danger of drowning when children are playing outdoors.
- Keep swimming pool cleaning products, which are highly toxic, out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked room or cupboardTo prevent any risk of poisoning or burns. Every year, many cases of poisoning are reported to poison control centres, and packaging is not always secure or resistant.
Ensuring bathing safety
To reduce the risk of drowning, a number of safety devices that comply with NF standards are available. Some of these have been compulsory under in-ground pool safety legislation since 3 January 2003, with penalties for drowning. Other equipment, although not compulsory, can be added to ensure maximum safety, especially when young children are using the pool. There are various options: a high barrier, a pool shelter or a cover to secure the area when the pool is not in use, or an alarm that goes off when a body falls into the water (immersion alarm) or when a child gets too close to the pool (perimeter alarm).
You can also add a ladder to prevent children from injuring themselves trying to climb up, non-slip edges to reduce the risk of slipping, a lighting system to ensure good visibility around the pool... The options are varied; the important thing is to find the right balance. It's up to you to assess the level of danger and implement the necessary measures to enable swimmers to enjoy the pool - without giving in to excessive fear - in complete safety!