Step 3: Drilling and Inserting Ground Sleeves
*Recommended* Drill Guide
We have a drill guide that will help you with drilling holes needed for proper installation. If you are unsure about any steps call 561-316-6418.
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Align: The drill guide over the marked hole with the bubble level pointing to the pool edge. (See Fig. DG1)
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Level: The drill guide. The three bolts attached to the bottom of thebase allow the user to level the drill guide. Simply turn the bolts clockwise or counter clockwise. (See Fig. DG2)
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Lean: The guide either away from the pool, toward the pool, or at the zero mark for level drilling. To adjust the pitch simply loosen the upper wingnuts on either side of the drill guide. (See Fig. DG3 & DG4)
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Heavy or Light Lean: The tick marks on the side of the drill guide by the wing nut will show you what a heavy lean is and what a light lean is. (See Fig. DG5) below.
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions please call before drilling any holes into your deck or surface (561)316-6418
Drilling
Begin at your start point to drill out fence as shown below in Fig. 18. Check the hole you are about to drill making sure you have the appropriate degree of lean and the direction of the hole to be drilled either towards the pool or away from the pool. In this example we are drilling away from the pool. Remember to always adjust your bubble indicator to level.
Sleeving
Once drilling is completed, flush out the debris from the holes using a garden hose Fig. 19. Next insert the plastic sleeves in the holes and tap down completely Fig. 20
Installing Sections
Start at a double hole (where sections connect) and put your first pole in. You should always lean the pole you are leading with back as shown below in Fig. 20b to get it started in the hole. Then push the pole forward along the line of fence and down into the hole until the bottom of the fence is flush with the deck sleeve. Repeat this until all of your full sections are installed.
Design Your Own Pool Fence
Progress:
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Installing a Complete or Partial Fence?
Will your fence go completely around the pool, or will you be attaching it to an existing wall or barrier?
Fence will go completely around the pool
Fence will be attached to existing fence or wall
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Fence Height
($7.90 / foot)
*MOST POPULAR*
($10.84 / foot)
*Meets California code*
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Fence Color
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Total Fence Length
What is the total length in feet you will need for your fence?
If your fence will be completely in a hard surface, e.g. concrete, thick wood, tiles over concrete or a hard subsrate, stone, etc., leave the number of feet over grass as "0" and vice versa.
If your fence will be partly in a hard surface and partly in grass, enter the total number of feet of fence you will need in each surface into the two fields below.
Feet Over Hard Surface
Feet Over Grass / Dirt
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Arched or Flat Top Gate
Your self-closing gate can either have the standard flat top or be upgraded to an arched top.
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Self-Closing, Self-Latching Gates
How many self-closing, self-latching gates would you like?
Gates that will be in a hard surface
Gates that will be in grass/dirt
The Pool Fence DIY system includes a manual opening at no charge. Self-closing, self-latching gates are recommended by everyone from the American Academy of Pediatrics to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. Besides being safer, they are also MUCH more convenient. A must if you have older children who use the pool.
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90° Turn Posts
Are you making any 90° turns? If yes, how many?
90° Turns Over Hard Surface
90° Turns Over Grass / Dirt
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Accessories
This item is HIGHLY recommended to ensure the fence is properly installed.
Will you need the Pool Fence DIY Drilling Guide with Bubble Level?
$117.56 $98.05
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Rotary Hammer Drill
The Pool Fence DIY Rotary Hammer Drill is the recommended hammer drill for installing this style of mesh pool fencing. Having the right tool for the right job makes installation go smoother. It also comes with a 16" long x 5/8" diameter drill bit, which is the recommended bit for this installation and is the correct length for the Pool Fence DIY Drill Guide, which is highly recommended.
$174.39 $138.89
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Drill Bits
Do you need the correct bit for your hammer drill (or an extra bit)?
Pool Fence DIY SDS-Plus Masonry Bit 5/8th Inch Diameter by 16 Inch Length (compatible with the Pool Fence DIY Rotary Hammer Drill)
Pool Fence DIY Standard (Smooth Shank) Masonry Bit 5/8th Inch Diameter by 16 Inch Length (for non-SDS compatible hammer drills)
$16.08 each
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$15.58 each
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How many Solar Lights do you want on your fence?
$8.18 each
Quantity:
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This solar light uses a rechargeable AAA battery. It charges in the sun or shade, and has approximately an 8 hour run time. It was constructed to fit on 1″ pool fence posts. It features a bright white 3 lumens LED light. You can use this light to brighten your pool fence in the dark, designate the gate entrance, and add to aesthetics of your backyard.
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Do you want to add Omni-Hangers to your fence?
How many two-packs you would like with your fence?
$21.79 per two-pack
Quantity:
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This hanger will replace your existing pole cap.
Once replaced, the Omni-Hanger can be used to keep your safety equipment within close reach.
You can also hang your towels to dry.
You can keep all of the cleaning equipment and hoses organized and out of the way when the pool is in use.
The OMNI-Hanger comes in packs of two for your convenience.