Depending on the size of your pool, this may take a day or two. Fill the poolįill your pool to the fill line, and you are all set. To remove the wrinkles, pull the bottom of the legs as far out as possible to make the liner taut. If there are wrinkles in the liner, you won’t be able to clean it easily because the vacuum will get stuck and may cause damage. You also need to remove all the wrinkles from the liner. Adjust the frame and the linerīefore filling the pool, make sure the frame is where it needs to be, including positioning the holes in the liner where you will be placing the pump and filter. This process will vary depending on which type of pump and filter system you have, so make sure you consult and carefully follow the instructions outlined in your owner’s manual. Add the filtration systemĪfter building the pool, you will need to assemble and connect the filtration system. After the top of the frame has been completely assembled, slip the legs in place one at a time. If you require assistance, ask a friend to help you. Do not be alarmed if the last connection is difficult. Continue this process until you get to the last piece. Move to the next sleeve and slide another top piece through. Slide one of the top pieces through the sleeve at the top of the liner. Remove any higher areas and use them to fill in any lower areas until the ground beneath the pool is level.Ĭompared to creating a level surface, assembling the pool is easy. Place the board on the ground to see if it is level. To check if your ground is level, attach an I-beam level to one end of a long two-by-four using duct tape. Additionally, any imperfections in the environment may create weak spots in the liner and make it difficult to vacuum the pool. Placing a framed swimming pool on the unlevel ground may cause the pool to collapse when filled because the water pressure will be more significant on one side of the pool. Leveling the ground is the most crucial part of installing a swimming pool. You should never put it on a balcony, deck or any other raised structure due to the extreme weight. Ensure you have a clear perimeter around the pool that extends for a minimum of 4 feet and does not place the pool near anything that splashes of chlorinated water will damage. It should not be a low spot where water accumulates, and it can not be near power lines, gas lines or any other hazards. If you take the time to do this right, you will save yourself numerous headaches and do-overs while creating the safest swimming environment for you and your family.įind the flattest area in your yard. Select an area and prepare the groundĭepending on your property, the most challenging and time-consuming step may be preparing the ground. Steps to set up a framed swimming pool 1.
Even with no prior experience, you will be able to assemble your above-ground swimming pool in a matter of hours. In fact, after reading our six-step guide, you find that setting up a framed swimming pool isn’t as hard as it appears.
However, some may miss out on all of the benefits as they’re intimidated by the setup. It provides fun, exercise, relief from the heat and more. Setting up a framed swimming poolĪ swimming pool is a worthwhile purchase that can last for many years with proper care. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.