Once the ground is prepared, begin installing
2”x8”x16” patio blocks.
(fig.C)
The patio
blocks should be installed at the perimeter line
of the pool (1/2 the pool size from the center
stake) and at intervals corresponding to the
number of panels associated with the size of
the pool.
Please see chart for appropriate
spacing.
Sink each patio block into the prepared ground
making sure that each block is level in all
directions (side to side as well as front to
back). Repeat this step around the perimeter
of the pool area making the tops of all blocks
level with the ground. Do not install the blocks
on loose sifted soil or sand. All patio blocks
must be flush with the ground, solid and level
with each other in all directions. Once all of
the patio blocks are installed, place a joiner
plate on each patio block.
(fig.E)
The joiner
plates will be used to provide a level platform
for wall installation.
18’
6’ 10 5/8”
8
21’
6’ 5 7/8”
10
24’
7’ 5”
10
27’
8’ 4 1/8”
10
30’
7’ 9 1/8”
12
33’
7’ 4 1/8”
14
Patio Block
Intervals
Pool
Size
Qty
Needed
Once you have chosen an appropriate location
for your pool based on the criteria specified
above, determine the pool circumference by
putting a stake in the ground at the center of the
location desired and with a line equal in length
to the radius of the pool (1/2 the pool size plus
12”), mark off the circumference with a sharp
object, lawn edger, spray paint, etc.
(fig.A)
After all of the sod has been removed,
you must make the pool area absolutely
level as measured by a transit or level.
Find the lowest spot within the pool area and
level the ground to that lowest spot.
(fig.B)
Do not add dirt to the low areas. It is the high
areas that must be dug away. The perimeter
of the pool must be a solid foundation to prevent
the pool from settling into dirt that is loosened
by rain and water splashing over the side.
Once again, clean the area of all sharp objects,
including roots and rocks that could later effect
your swimming pool.
For Site Preparation insstructions for
Inground installation, see page 12.
STEP 2: PREPARING THE POOL SITE
STEP 3: PATIO BLOCK INSTALLATION
D.
Patio
Block
B.
C.
Patio Block
Pool
Radius
A.
Pool
12”
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