Swim'n Play Above Ground Swimming Pool - Manual (Page 7)

Using the center stake make sure your pool is
completely in true round by measuring from the
center of the stake to inside of pool wall in all
directions, making sure these measurements are
equal.
Remove center stake from pool area after
measurements and adjustments, if necessary,
are made.
6 RECHECKING YOUR WORK
7 BUILDING THE EARTH MOUND
8”
8”
Build earth mound on top of wall guard using
screened damp earth or pre-washed sand. Shape
and compact earth mound to run 8" up from ground
and 8" away from the wall. Do not use any material
that will compress under pressure for the earth
mound is an important part of the pool installation. It
prevents the wall from lifting up and from the liner
sneaking underneath the pool wall.
Manufacturer cannot assume responsibility of
the performance of this product if the earth
mound is omitted or not properly installed.
*DANGER*
DO NOT USE ANY MATERIAL
THAT WILL COMPRESS UNDER
PRESSURE FOR THE EARTH
MOUND.
SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO LEFT.
WALL GUARD
EARTH
MOUND
Wall guard is optional.
Tape wall guard (plastic sheeting) to pool wall 12" up
from ground and smooth out on ground 12" from
wall. This will protect your pools metal parts from
chemical reactions with the soil used in the earth
mound.
POOL WALL
RADIUS
CENTER
STAKE
VIEWED FROM ABOVE
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