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DECEMBER 2, 2003 (Round Pool - 1" Rims)
a. Build an 8" cove of firmly packed masonry sand around the inside base of the pool frame (FIG. 12). USE DAMPENED
SAND ONLY! DO NOT USE PEAT MOSS OR ANY TYPE “POOL BASE” MATERIAL*. The cove is absolutely necessary
as it prevents the liner from creeping underneath the wall and rupturing.
NOTE:
Commercially manufactured pool coving may be substituted for sand providing it does not contain ionomer
foams (These materials are not compatible with PVC). Should you have any questions please consult your
pool dealer or the pool cove manufacturer for the material composition of the coving.
b. Spread a 1" - 2" layer of sand over the entire pool area and tamp down or use a lawn roller if available (FIG. 12).
c. Periodically check the base of your pool to be sure the cove is firmly packed.
d. After tamping or rolling pool base, use the push broom to smooth out the lines or foot prints in the pool base.
IMPORTANT:
Certain types of commercial substances referred to as “Pool Base” can cause damage to your pool
liner. This manufacturer will not be responsible for damage resulting from the use of such materials.
8" COVE OF SAND
LINE LEVEL
1" - 2" LAYER OF SAND
Step 5.
BUILD A COVE AROUND INSIDE BASE OF POOL
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
BE SURE:
The cove is a vital
structural element of your
pool. DO NOT OMIT
!
Check pool level before
installing the liner
.
COVER THE WALL AND
POOL FLOOR AREA WITH
VINYL OR PLASTIC
(APPROXIMATELY 12” IN
WIDTH)
BEFORE BUILDING
A COVE AROUND THE
POOL. THIS WILL HELP
TO PREVENT SAND LOSS
AND THE POOL LINER
FROM GOING
UNDERNEATH THE POOL
RIMS WHICH MAY
DAMAGE THE LINER.
POOL WALL
TOP VIEW OF POOL
IMPORTANT:
COVE OF
SAND
Follow these steps before adding sand to
pool bottom or building cove.
Add
plastic or
vinyl here
before building
the cove
