MOVING FLOORS CASE STUDY Moving Floor With Integrated Underwater Treadmill
The Clavadel in Guildford, Surrey is a 32 bedroom, purpose built care centre specialising in post operative rehabilitation and convalescence. One of their most important facilities is the 6m x 4m hydrotherapy pool with moving pool floor and integrated underwater treadmill supplied by Swimming Pool Fitness. This pool is split into two different work areas; a 3m x 4m standard depth swimming and walking area and a 3m x 4m moving swimming pool floor with an integrated underwater treadmill.
The moving swimming pool floor allows all
bronze and the surface consists of reinforced polyester sections 494mm wide screwed together with 6mm wide slots, which allows waterflow through 1.5% of the surface area of the floor. Alternatively the moving floor surface may be formed by a stainless steel tray to accept tiling to match the pool surround for improved aesthetic appearance, allowing the area to be used for a variety of different activities.
The floor is calculated to support a live load of 2,000 N/m² in dry conditions (= 3 people per m²), and can be used for water disco, aqua aerobics and more. The floor is automatically locked using self locked screws
in all positions.
Large cleaning flaps allow the use of an automatic pool cleaner under the floor overnight, as the area below the floor is free from cables, meaning it is not necessary to employ underwater divers.
No additional concrete support structure is needed and a minimum of site work to the pool tank is required for a KBE moving floor. Installation and adjustments are carried out during one visit, without the need for a return to the site.
The systems are German TÜV approved and comply with European Standard Norm EN.13451-1.
VARIOPOOL FLOATING SYSTEM – A REAL DEPTH INVESTMENT Available through Barr + Wray, Variopool’s movable floors are custom manufactured in all sizes and are specifically designed for all types of professional competition and recreation leisure centres, hospital and rehabilitation therapy pools as well as for the private home pool. One of the specific trademarks
One of the specific trademarks
of a Variopool movable floor is its floating system which
was introduced and patented in Holland in 1968
of a Variopool movable floor is its floating system which was introduced and patented in Holland in 1968. Thi s innovative concept allows a buoyant floor to be pulled down hydraulically to its desired depth via a cable and pulley system located under the floor, providing flexibility and maximum safety. The movable floors are manufactured from grade 316L stainless steel and synthetic materials that are fully resistant to long term submersion in treated water. The floating platform is
outstanding beauty from their floor and we always strive to exceed their expectations”
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We are working with a sector that expect both exceptional performance and
of their clients to receive the ideal care and rehabilitation with aquatic therapy. The floor can be lifted to the top of the pool for easy access even with wheelchairs and the depth
adjusted to alter the intensity and resistance for every user.
The addition of the underwater treadmill brings the floor to life by giving users the opportunity to walk, jog or run at different intensities whilst feeling the reduced weight bearing, pain relief and improved circulation associated with aquatic therapy. Owner of The Clavadel, Charles Geoghegan said: “The floor is fantastic. I genuinely cannot imagine building a hydro pool without one and I feel sure that I will be building more pools in the not too distant future.”
connected to a hydraulic actuating system pulling on a series of stainless steel cables. The construction and materials are researched and selected with extreme care. They allow high loadings and offer maximum safety and durability. As a result the Variopool movable floors have a proven lifespan of more than 20 years. The Variopool movable floor is available in three formats: • Stainless steel frame with buoyancy packs and a synthetic panel top deck
• Stainless steel frame with buoyancy packs and a GRP polyester panel top deck
• Large GRP polyester elements with integrated buoyancy.
Maintenance is kept simple as all the hydraulics and electrical components are located outside the pool tank. Service visits need only be done once a year and are performed by a certified Variopool engineer together with a team of certified scuba divers. This can be done in a full pool without having to drain the water out as well as in the evening to eliminate any downtime to the pool. SPN
FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Barr + Wray 0141 882 9991
www.barrandwray.com
Certikin International 01993 777200
www.certikin.co.uk
Hydrofloors Europe Ltd 01865 236232
www.hydrofloors.com
Suntrap Systems 0121 428 1155
www.suntrap-systems.co.uk
Swimming Pool Fitness 01299 251010
www.swimmingpoolfitness.co.uk
Wrightfield Ltd 01379 872800
www.wrightfield.co.uk
www.swimmingpoolnews.co.uk
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