No Diving or Jumping.
Observe all Safety Rules.
c. Nail one end of the 2-by-4 to
the top of the stake where the
level of the pool foundation is
lowest
. Drill a hole for the nail
in the
centre
of the top of the
stake first and make the hole
big enough so the nail is a
little loose and can be re-
moved without moving the
stake. Mark the centre of the
stake before you drill the hole
by marking lines diagonally
from opposite corners (see
diagram 16). Use a nail long
enough to hold the end of the
2-by-4 to the stake while you
rotate it in a circle.
d. Put a carpenter’s level on the
2-by-4 and swing the board in
a circle to find the high and
low spots.
e. Remove all the high spots
with a shovel, hoe or rake. Be
prepared to hire earth-
moving equipment if you
need to level a large area.
Remember, your pool
must
be
level within 1" (25 mm) across
the pool. If necessary, adjust
the height of the stake and
keep scraping away soil until
the area is level.
1-8
B
B
A
A
C
C
18
!
Hint:
Use a surveyor’s
transit instead of a
carpenter’s level, if
one is available.
B
B
A
A
C
C
Hole
Centre
of Stake
17
15
16
B
B
A
A
C
C
19
20
