LEVELING THE GROUND | 2 |
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".
DO NOT FILL IN | DIG AWAY HERE |
2”x 4”
NAIL
CENTER STAKE 
CLEARANCE RADIUS
CLEARANCE RADIUS
CARPENTER’S LEVEL
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.
LEVEL AREA
3 FT.
4 FT. 
PREVIOUS GRADE
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.
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