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How Do I Install A Pool Liner For Myself?
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The installation of a liner is a job that often only the pool professionals undertake. However, if you follow our step by step guide you can do it too!
1.Double check the shell bottom, and be sure to remove all stones, twigs, or sharp objects which might damage the liner. Always work without shoes whilst in the shell bottom. Any sharp objects remaining in the shell could cause damage to the liner once installed. Make sure that the linerlock is cleared of any debris.
2. If the shell is non porous, then any standing water must be removed. The liner will float on any remaining water, and therefore will not fit properly.
3. If possible, choose a fine, warm, dry day to install. In temperatures below 60F, the vinyl will be stiff and hard to handle. Before installation it is best to place the vinyl somewhere warm for at least 48 hours.
4. Make sure that any gaskets that will be underneath the liner are glued into place securely, using silicone or a pvc glue. It is essential that these areas are sealed properly.
5. The pool surround must be swept clean of all debris before taking the liner out of the carton.
6. Liners are packed to unfold simply and with the minimum of handling, and are marked so that each end can easily be identified.
7. Start with the folded liner in the centre of the pool surround at the shallow end. Two people should grab a folded corner of the deep end fabric and slowly, carefully, walk the fabric down the pool until the corners are roughly in place.
8. When you are happy that the liner is roughly in place, clip the centre of each length and width in to the linerlock.
9. Starting from the pieces which are already clipped in to the linerlock, clip the remainder in working outwards from the centre, finishing in each corner.
10. The vinyl now needs to be adjusted so that the bottom fits snugly up against the vertical walls. Try to smooth out any wrinkles as you work.
11. Now that the vinyl is nearly in position, use an industrial vacuum to suck the liner into its final position, removing any wrinkles. Do this by unclipping about six inches of the llinerlock and inserting the suction end of the vacuum behind the vinyl. If necessary close any gaps with tape to ensure a sealed opening. Turn on the vacuum and smooth out any wrinkles as the vinyl is sucked flat against the shell walls. It may be necessary to occasionally turn off the vacuum in order to slightly re position the liner to remove any last wrinkles or folds.
12. Once the liner is completely flat against the pool walls with no wrinkles, start filling with water. Leave the vacuum running.
13. Once there are about 12 inches of water in the deep end it is time to fit the main drain face plate. Locate the screw holes by touch, puncture them with a small screwdriver, fit the gasket and face plate, and cut out the vinyl to expose the inside of the drain.
14. As the pool continues to fill, smooth out any remaining wrinkles. Wrinkles which are allowed to remain will be difficult, if not impossible; to remove once the pressure of the water is sufficient to hold them in place.
15. Once there is about six inches of water in the shallow end the vacuum can be turned off.
16. Re-fit other faceplates as the water level reaches about 3 inches below the bottom of the fitting.
Francis Lowe is a leading expert in swimming pool maintenance with a huge wealth of experience developed from 40 years in the industry.
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Article submitted Sunday, December 25, 2011 & read 4 times.
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