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VACUUMING THE LINER INTO PLACE
Remove/pull back about 6" of liner from the track/coping at the shallow end break point, or if
you are installing a flat bottom pool liner do this near the center of the longest wall of the pool.
Insert the suction hose of a commercial vacuum between the vinyl liner and the wall about 4"-
6"from the pool floor or approximately 20" from the top of the pool.
*The above pool is a good example of what your
liner should look like; wrinkle free.
Create a seal around the hose to
make the insertion point airtight.
Use tape that will not damage the
print on the liner and/or avoid
putting any tape on the print. Seal all
other openings into the pool, such as
the skimmer cover, pipe ends, and
step cover to prevent air leaks.
Turn the vacuum on and work out any wrinkles while adjusting
the liner's position as needed to match the pool's bottom shape.
Wrinkles can be removed by reaching over the wall and carefully
pulling on the liner sidewall material. Use caution at all time when
handling the liner as not to damage it.
OPTIONAL
You could also use a
vacuum hose through
the skimmer opening
and down between
the liner and pool
wall.
IMPORTANT! If a pool step is
installed, use 3-5 sandbags in front
of the step to hold the liner in place
(only on dry floor). Use duct tape to
tape the liner to the steps to prevent
vacuum loss around the step. Tape
the back-side edge of the coping on
the top of the pool panel if necessary
to improve air seal for fitting the
liner. Turn off the vacuum if
repositioning of the liner is needed.
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