Using the “CLEARANCE SIZE” chart on page 6, determine the clearance size for your pool.
With the use of the leveling device shown and a shovel start leveling the ground, removing all grass
and sharp objects such as sticks and stones.
Level area to the lowest spot within the clearance radius. DO NOT FILL IN LOW SPOTS. Give
special attention to the outer part of the circle as this is where the bottom track and pool wall will
rest and must be absolutely level. Clearance radius = ½ pool width + 6".
8
LEVELING THE GROUND
2
CARPENTER’S LEVEL
DO NOT FILL IN DIG AWAY HERE
CLEARANCE RADIUS
CLEARANCE RADIUS
LEVEL AREA
WARNING - LEVELING THE GROUND
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR PREPARATION OF POOL SITE.
YOU MUST GIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THIS PHASE.
REMEMBER — YOUR POOL MUST BE INSTALLED ON SOLID LEVEL SURFACE.
The assembled pool
must have a vertical
distance of 3' from the
top of the pool to the
adjoining grade and
the adjoining grade
must remain level for
a distance of 4' away
from the pool. Refer
to the drawing at right.
3 FT.
4 FT.
CENTER STAKE
NAIL
2”x 4”
PREVIOUS GRADE
