Aligator Owners Operator Manual
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Winterisation of outdoor pools if pump circulation is maintained throughout winter
The information contained herewith is intended to be a guide to assist operators of outdoor
pools in temperate climates (not tropical) to close their pools down for the winter in the most
economical way.
IN issuing this guide ALIGATOR does not, and will not be held responsible for any
problems occurring due to its implementation.
1.
Clean all debris and dirt from the pool.
2.
Backwash the filter until the sight glass is absolutely clear.
3.
Top up pool to its normal level.
4.
Bring the pH to 6.8. Alkalinity 90-150.
5.
With the pump set on filter, shock treat the pool according to the instructions given
earlier. Re-test the pH and adjust if necessary.
6.
Set pump n BYPASS/CIRCULATE and leave on this setting.
7.
Set the Aligator to the winter setting mode.
8.
During the course of the winter, periodic checks and corrections of the pH should be
made and debris cleaned from the pool. If it necessary to use the vacuum, the pump
should be set on waste and not on filter, after which the pool should be topped up to
its normal level. Reset the pump to bypass/circulate after cleaning operation is
complete. Note: Once the above operation has been completed the pool is NOT
suitable for bathers.
IF THE POOL IS TOTALLY CLOSED DURING THE WINTER AND THE PUMP
CIRCULATION IS INOPERATIVE, THEN YOU MUST REVERT TO THE START
UP PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN PART ONE OF THIS BOOK ON REOPENING
THE POOL IN THE SPRING.
