Anchor Pool Cover Measuring Instructions - Manual

1. SKETCH
Begin with a freehand sketch indicating the inside pool edge (water edge). Include in your sketch the
deck area, planters and any obstructions within 3 feet of the pools waterline. Photos of pool are required as indicated
below.
2. A-B POINTS - See Figure 1
Establish two points to be referred to as “A-B” points. The “A” should be
on the left and the “B” on the right while facing the pool (If A and B points are fl ipped the cover may be made upside
down). The “A-B” line must be at least 3 feet away (the further away, the better) from the water’s edge of the pool
and 2/3 the length of the pool; the longer the “A-B” line, the better. (show your “A-B” points and their location on your
sketch).
3. A-B MEASUREMENTS
A. POOL:
● Using chalk, mark and
NUMBER
points along the water’s edge of pool at approximately 3’-0” intervals
or less for tight radius areas (4 foot radius or less) use intervals of 6 inch to 1 foot apart. All corner/direction
changes must be marked and numbered.
● Measurements are then to be taken from point “A” to point #1, then point #2 and so on to each numbered
point around the pool. Then measure from point “B” to point #1, then point #2 as previously done for point “A”.
Measurements are to be rounded to the nearest inch and listed in column format as shown in the example.
B. SPECIAL FEATURES / OBSTRUCTIONS:
● Using chalk, mark and
LETTER
points that include all corner/direction change, ladders, handrails, grab
rails, slide legs, rocks, spillways, spa walls separating spa and pool, fi ll spout and dive stand. These areas
require closer intervals of 6 inches to 1 foot apart. At least 3 points should be marked and given along
straight walls.
● Measurements are then to be taken from point “A” to Letter A, then Letter B and so on to each Lettered point
around the pool. Then measure from point “B” to Letter A, then Letter B as previously done for point “A”.
Measurements are to be rounded to the nearest inch and listed in column format as shown in the example.
4. FOR QUOTING
Measure to the longest length and widest width of the pool between two known points and
record these measurements and points in table.
5. CROSS REFERENCE DIMENSIONS
Measurements are to be taken for reference of the length and
width between two known cross points and recorded in table. Additional measurements are suggested for more
diffi cult or custom pools (three width & two length). Cross dimensions to any obstacles or complicated areas is also
recommended.
POOL COVER
MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The “A-B” line must never cross the pool line and should be at least 3 feet away from the pool at the closest
point.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to provide all information requested will extend the order process and may result in return
trips to the pool for further information.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
● ALL A-B MEASUREMENTS MUST BE MEASURED AT THE SAME ELEVATION (See Appendix C)
● Indicate on diagram where there is less than 3 Ft. of Decking.
● Use of stakes over 10 ft. in continuous length or over 10% maximum perimeter of cover does not meet ASTM
standards for safety cover.
● Please mark any obstruction measured that is not on water line with LETTERS A, B, C….
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