Planning Guide
A Little Imagination
Goes A Long Way
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Leisure Time knows the importance of using a little imagination
after all, with a Leisure Time pool and your imagination, your family can truly experience the
best in backyard fun and recreation. Just think of the possibilities; enjoying a
refreshing swim, watching the kids frolic in a fun and healthy environment, or simply
relaxing pool-side with friends and family -- the choice is yours! But that's just the
beginning, with proper planning, and a little creative know-how, your Leisure Time
above-ground pool can highlight an exciting, new backyard decor: a decor that's uniquely
yours!

Above-Ground Pools....From Leisure Time
A pool from Leisure Time can form the action center for a whole new idea in
family recreation. This affordable investment offers a way of rediscovering the idea that
living at home can mean much more than just staying at home. You see, the simple portable
pool has come a long way; above-ground pools come in different shapes, sizes, and designer
patterns--all designed to meet your needs. Using a Leisure Time pool as the centerpiece, let
your imagination go and create an exciting pool environment that's uniquely yours! |

Having a pool in your own backyard is more than just a
way of avoiding summer weekend traffic and crowded beaches. It also makes it possible for
you to slip into cool, refreshing water after work on a hot summer day, or simply enjoy a
quiet moonlight swim.
The Perfect Family Investment
Your own pool is a fine place to keep in shape and have fun at the same
time. Pools offer a great way to entertain your friends and family, and also keep your
children cool and happy at home. A Leisure Time above-ground pool can also be a terrific
investment in terms of improving property, especially if you carefully plan the
landscaping that will tie it in with your home. |

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Overall, the best idea is to aim for a poolside
environment that completely reflects your lifestyle. A few considerations would be
privacy, beauty, and utilization of space. Family hobbies and other recreational
equipment, eating areas, turf areas and childrens ages are other factors to think about. |

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Your Imagine-- Pool
Planning pak is designed to offer you suggestions and guidelines on creating a
poolside environment designed to meet your needs and your budget. You'll learn about
backyard enhancements such as pool decking, and landscaping, and fencing, as well as
thoughts on preliminary planning, ground preparation, and selecting the right size pool
for your backyard. In addition, we'll also offer some suggestions for those finishing
touches that will make your backyard beautiful and uniquely yours!
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We know you're anxious to begin, but please remember, the placement of
your pool is an important decision. That's why Doughboy has created the Pool Planning
Pak--to help you select the ideal location for your new pool based upon your individual
backyard setting.
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Preliminary Planning
It is important, prior to starting your pool installation, that
you take a few minutes
to consider the following points.
- Check wall clearances to allow enough working area for your
pool installation
- Check for easements
- Avoid trees and roots; do not allow leaves to fall into the
pool
- Avoid overhead power lines
- Avoid underground piping and cables
- Keep sprinklers away from pool sides
- Select a pool site that allows for the proper supervision of
swimmers as well as viewing children near the pool
- Position the pump and filter near convenient electrical outlets
- Avoid overhanging eaves to prevent water and debris runoff from
your roof
- Allow 12 inches of undisturbed soil around your pool (clearance
radius)
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- No sudden slopes within 6' of your pool
- Do not install your pool on any abrasive area such as concrete,
asphalt, peat moss, tar paper, gravel, wood, top of grass, or on soil which has recently
undergone treatment with petroleum based chemicals.
- Treat the ground inside the pool area with a non petroleum
based fungicide. This may help prevent fungus stains on the liner.
- Do not install on nut grass or Bermuda grass. See your dealer
for special instructions.
- Rid pool area of burrowing pests and insects such as gophers
and termites.
- Avoid windy days during installation
- Have 2 or three helpers to assist you during the pool assembly
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