Separated Upright On Pool

[Wanderingbrit]

hello! We recently just installed an above ground oval pool ourselves (my husband and a friend who use to professionally install pools) and after filling the pool, I have noticed some separation happened between the wall and an upright at the rounded corner. Is this something that can be adjusted? My husband just deployed, so I’m looking for some reassurance on this, as i’m in freak out mode. Everything else has seemed to be running smoothly with the pool. Attached is a photo.

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Let's see what @Casey or @Bama Rambler think about it.

 

[Teald024]

Hello and Welcome to TFP!!
It looks like the top slotted rail came off the wall. What about the bottom of the wall? Can you confirm the bottom of the wall is still in the track?
is this a round pool?

Assuming the bottom wall is in place, you will need to remove the post cap and top rails. Then remove the plate/ joint on top of the post, reseat the slotted rail over and onto the pool wall. Then pull it all together and reinstall the plate on the post. There will be a tab to help lock it in place. Assuming this works and all is good, reassemble the top rails and post cap.

 

[Bama Rambler]

I agree with what Dave (Teald024) said. Looks like you can take the top rail off and reset the top channel and reinstall the brackets and top rail.

 

[Casey]

You may have to drain some water to get the wall to give some wiggle room to get it back into the track.

 

[Teald024]

@Wanderingbrit , you should also check the height of the paver under this leg compared to the one on either side. If this leg is higher, the slotted rail will be prone to come off the wall again.

 

[Wanderingbrit]

@Wanderingbrit , you should also check the height of the paver under this leg compared to the one on either side. If this leg is higher, the slotted rail will be prone to come off the wall again.

I appreciate your insight on this. I checked and it appears to me that the wall is still attached on the bottom track. The thing is, I have no concept of getting the upright back into place. I need some help with this from someone knowledgable. We have an oval pool and it looks like the upright right on the exact opposite side of this one had the same thing happen. I will post some pictures. This is making me anxious at the moment, since I’m an over thinker. Is this a major concern at this time? I just want to fix any problems before they turn into bigger ones.

 

[Wanderingbrit]

Here are some photos.

 

[Wanderingbrit]

Landscaping is a work in progress, but here are some additional photos to get an overall view. The main support uprights have zero gaps. I wanted our pool to be a source of happiness while my husband is deployed, I just didn’t realize how much work they can be as well. And I’m left trying to figure out how to repair things that don’t seem right.