*All measurements are in inches unless otherwise identified.
STEP 12 – LEVELING THE STRAIGHT SIDES:
The leveling of the straight sides is a very crucial part of a good installation. If this is not done accurately it
will cause a lot of problems for you.
The strap end channels are two inches deep. The top of the strap end channel needs to be level with the ground.
The bottom plates or bottom cuffs on the curved sides also need to be level with the ground.
One at a time we recommend digging the strap end channels into the ground. Once all of the channels on a
side are level, put a 2" x 8" x 16" patio block under the back of each strap end channel as shown in Fig.39 and
Fig.40. This must be done for each strap end channel. Remember the block is two inches deep and so is the end
channel. You will need to dig down a total of 4” where the block is in order to get the top of the strap end channel
to ground level.
Once you have completed one entire side, do the same for every strap end channel on the opposite side. After
that is complete it is a good idea to check that your straight side uprights are all level from top to bottom by using a
carpenters level. The pressure plates and straight side bottom rails ensure that your bottoms are still 42" on center
Be sure that the tops of the straight side uprights are as well.
Buttress-Free
Traditional Buttress
STEP 12A – LEVELING THE CURVED SIDES:
The next step is to level the curved sides of the pool. Before doing this you may want to measure the overall
length and width of the pool to ensure that it is the same size as shown on step 10 of this booklet. If it is off
by a couple of inches your wall will not fit properly. You can fix this situation by simply sliding the curved side
bottom rails in or out of the bottom plates or bottom cuffs as shown in Fig.42 and Fig.43. This should be done
an even amount for each plate or cuff.
Once you are certain that the pool is the correct size, level the curved sides of the pool. Do this by placing a
2" x 8" x 16" patio block under each of the bottom plates or bottom cuffs. The blocks will need to be sunk into the
ground so that the bottom plates or bottom cuffs are at the same level as the tops of the strap end channels.
It is also important to make sure that the rails between the plates or cuffs are resting flat on the ground.
NOTE: Check for levelness in all directions. When placing patio blocks under curved side
bottom plates or bottom cuffs, leave 1" of the block inside the pool and 6" showing
Rails can be slid
in or out from the
stops on the
bottom plates or
cuffs to adjust for
wall length being
a little off.
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
Fig. 42
Fig. 43
outside of the pool.
