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1. "E" distance marks the end of the shallow end floor and the beginning of the slope down
into the deep end/hopper. The point is also called "the break". Using your dig specs as
reference, set 4-9 stakes/pins in the shallow end of the pool. Make sure to have one stake in
each corner near the wall panels and 2-3 stakes along the E distance starting from the shallow
end wall to the break. Tie a string on each pin across the width of the pool and length of "E".
You may also run strings diagonal across the shallow end from one corner to its opposite break.
Tie the string at the height of 2" up from the bottom of the wall panel (or 40" down from the
top of the wall if you prefer). This will be the height of the sand mix on the steel panel for the
shallow end.
2. Measure the distance of "F" (starting from the break) and set a stake near the bottom of
your wall panels on each side of the pool. Now measure distance of "K" away from each wall at
the F stakes. The measurement must be taken horizontal or level, not at an angle. A plumb bob
may be used or simply drop a rock or rebar stake to locate the beginning of the hopper pad.
Drive the rebar stake into the ground at this mark with a hammer. This is now the end of the
slope which defines the width of the hopper side walls as well as the beginning of the deep end,
pad "J".
3. Next, measure the distance for "H" (from the deep end wall toward the hopper pad) and set
another rebar stake on each side wall. Repeat the above procedures for the end of the back
slope "G".
4. Tie string across the width of the deep end at the top of the pool wall or coping. Measure
from the string down to the rebar stake and mark the string at measurement "C". If your string
is on top of the wall panel, your measurement should be equal to the dig specs finished depth.
If your string is on top of the coping, make sure to use the dig spec finished depth plus the
height of your coping for an accurate measurement. For example: If your dig spec shows a
depth of 8' finished depth it means 8' from the top of the pool floor up to the liner track. If your
coping is 2½" and your string is run across the top of your coping then you will measure 8' plus
2½". This now defines the depth of your pool. The top of the string is the finished depth of the
deep end/hopper (J & G). The depth can be made up to 1"-2" deeper than shown on the dig
spec but never less than measurement of "C".
5. Tie string from the stake at the break, down to the stake at the bottom of the slope, and up
the side slope to the "F" stake. Tie string around the perimeter of the deep end floor and
diagonally from stake to stake. Set these strings at the finished depth marks. These are now
finished grade strings.
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Finish Grade Strings are tied around all of the finish points marked on the rebar stakes in
order to map out the bottom and create a visual of each section to make the finishing
process easier.
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