Preparing The Ground - Quik Swim Pool QS-1648 Owner's Manual

Preparing the ground

A. POOL SIZE / SPACE REQUIRED.
It is recommended to allow an additional 18" of space around the perimeter of your portable pool. For
example: a 16' round pool should have an area of 17' 6" in diameter. The larger dimension (17' 6") is
referred to as the "foot print".
B. HOW DO I FIND LEVEL?
It is important that your pool be placed on level ground. Though your pool can tolerate being slightly out
of level, it is best for proper filtration, as well as visual concern, to have your pool as level as possible.
Here is a simple way to how to find level ground:
You will need:
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Two small wooden stakes
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Length of string, two feet longer than the longest dimension of the pool
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One "Line level" (can be purchased from any hardware store for about $2.00)
1. Simply set one stake into the ground at one end of where the pool will be, and the other stake at the
other end.
2. Tie the string stretched between both stakes, making sure it is stretched tight.
3. Now set the line level in approximately the center of the string.
4. Tap either stake further into the ground to level the string at both ends.
5. Now measure the distance from the ground to the string at both ends. If one measurement is 5" at
one stake, and 7" at the other stake, then you're only 2" off level.
C. SURFACE PREPARATION:
If there is grass in this area, we recommend removing grass and any foliage prior to assembly of the
pool. In addition to removing grass, it is recommended to add 2 to 3 inches of washed plaster sand or
Happy Bottom ® pad for additional protection of the pool liner prior to assembly. (Happy Bottom ® can
be purchased from your local dealer)
D. Base support:
We always recommend supporting the vertical uprights with concrete or pressure treated wood base.
Failure to use support base may result in structural failure which is not covered by the warranty.
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