Gibraltar Genesis 16X24 Install Instructions

[robin640]

I will be picking up a 4 year old Gibraltar Genesis 16X24 pool on Saturday. It is currently set up and I will be taking it down with some friends. The previous owned does not have any instructions.

Does anybody have or know where to find install directions for this pool or a good generic above gournd rectangle pool?

I am hiring an excavator to remove the sod this weekend. my land is almost flat where the pool will be installed. We are planning to remove the first 4 inches of top soil.

Once the soil is removed I am planning on having the excavator put 4 inches of ????. Is it a good idea to put your liner directly on peat moss?

Sorry to be such a noob here. We are really trying to keep the total pool cost down if possible.

Thanks,
-Ron

[hrsdennis]

Hey Ron, You are sure in the right place to get help. If you could get as many photos as possible during the take down it would be a big help to us and to you.

If I saw the pool you were dealing with I could be of a lot of help. I could tell you how to build it or point you to some instructions. The thing about oval pools is the brace systems are all so different generic oval instructions would be of no use to you.

I googled the names you gave with no results, my memory came up blank also. Just need a few photos.

Good luck with the take down and keep in touch, Dennis

[robin640]

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What type of sand should I put down and how deep should I have the bob cat go level?

Thanks,
-Ron

[hrsdennis]

Hi Ron, These pools were never popular here in Arizona so I have only seen a few. The last one I put a liner in turned out a mess. It seems the walls were much shorter than 48" if I remember correctly. I would take careful measurements before ordering a liner.

I use a sod cutter for all of my sod removal and leveling. It leaves the surface a lot flatter and more workable. A bobcat may seem faster but in the long run I do not believe it is the best method of sod removal or precise leveling.

I would use masons sand for the base. 3-4 tons should do. If fill is needed I would go with what is recommended for your local area.

I would like to make a request to anyone out there with experience working on this type of pool to jump in and help Ron out.

Thanks, Dennis

[robin640]

Great infomation,

Taking down the pool on Saturday.
The mason sand / mottar sand will be dilivered on Saturday.
I have the SOD cutter ordered for Sunday.
My friend is letting me borrow a transit, rake and hand tapper.

Do you know if i should rent a powered tapper machine to pack down the mottar sand once level?

Thanks,
-Ron

[hrsdennis]

Hi Ron, Sounds like you have everything you need. A sod cutter, transit, shovels, rake and tamper. I also use a push broom for my final sand smoothing. Since you will need to be in the pool when installing the liner I would tamp the sand good. The method is what you think is best.

So far so good, Dennis