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Step 1: Locating the pool in your yard |
When choosing the location of your in ground pool you
will need to consider possible unseen
obstacles, such as underground utilities and
access for excavation equipment.
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Step 2: Decide on the size and shape of your pool
Remember to leave plenty of room for the
over dig, we recommend adding 4’ on both the
length and width. Pay close attention to your dig sheet specs.
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• Step 3: Planning and
permit process |
You will want
to check with your local county/city
building department to find what is required
of you in order to receive a permit to build your new in ground pool.
Typically a plot plan, drawing, and engineering are required.
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• Step 4: Before breaking ground |
Pre-grade
the land prior to setting stakes for the excavation.
Determine the finished height of the
concrete decking and proper drainage of
water away from the house and pool (¼" per
foot of slope). Then stake for the over dig and shelf.
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• Step 5: Excavation of over dig and shelf
Allows for
wall height and the thickness of the
concrete decking. Stake for the deep end. |
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• Step 6: Excavation of
the deep end |
Dig the pool out to specifications.
Once the pool has been dug to specifications, you may have
to smooth out any rough or high spots.
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• Step 7: Setting of wall structure |
We recommend laying out the panels where they belong
beginning with the corners and then the
skimmer panel and return line panels. You
may want to
start connecting the panels at a shallow end corner or near the step panel.
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• Step 8: Set rough
plumbing and electrical
Once the walls
have been set, you can lay the plumbing and
electrical lines for the skimmer, return
lines, pool light, and optional main drain.
The concrete footing will cover the plumbing
line for the main drain.
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Step 9:Install the
skimmer, return fittings, pool light, and optional main drain
You should
install these while you still have room to
maneuver behind the wall structure. |
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• Step 10: Pour the
concrete footing |
This will lock
the walls into place as well as provide
support.
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• Step 11: Backfill |
After the
footing has setup, you can finish the
plumbing lines to the skimmer and return
lines and the electrical to the pool light
while the rocks are filling the over dig.
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Step 12: Pour the concrete decking
The cement for
the concrete decking should now be poured
and allowed to set up before the interior is
completed. |
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• Step 13: Install the pool base |
The panels
have a mark indicating the height pool base
needs to be. Start in the deep end and work
your way out of the shallow end as to avoid
footprints.
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• Step 14: Install the
vinyl liner
Immediately
after the pool base is set you can install
the vinyl liner. Be sure to read the
unfolding directions included in the liner
box. While stretching the liner across the
pool opening, being sure not to drag it, you
will want to begin tucking the beaded top
edge into the track at the top of the wall
to keep it in place. It can be moved around
inside the track to finalize the placement.
Once the liner has been tucked in, use a
shop vacuum to suck the air out from behind
the liner to simulate water pressure, this
allows you to make any fit adjustments and
smooth out wrinkles. You can then install
the main drain faceplate and begin water
fill. When there is at least 18" of water on
the wall structure you can install the
skimmer, return line, pool light, and
faceplates; then continue filling the pool. |
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• Step 15: Completing
the job, pool safety begins with you! |
Consider
installing a pool fence or safety cover to
keep others safe. Also, check with your
county/city building department about
specific regulations regarding safety.
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