No Diving or Jumping.
Observe all Safety Rules.
E. Winterizing your Pool
At the end of the swimming season, you must follow these directions to
make your pool ready for the winter.
1. Lower the Water Level
a. Lower the water level in your pool until it is about 6" (15 cm) below
the water return fitting.
b. Remove all hoses attached to the skimmer and return fittings.
Make
sure all water is drained from the skimmer housing, and make
sure the hole at the bottom of the skimmer is left UNPLUGGED.
2. Check all Joints and Screws
a. Make sure all the frame joints are fitting together properly and
make sure the pool wall has not shifted from the bottom rail.
b. Make sure all screws and bolts are tight.
3. Check for Rust
Paint any scratches or rusty areas with anti-rust paint.
4. Check the Liner
Make sure the top of the liner is still attached to the pool wall with
plastic coping.
Do not
remove the liner from the pool. Removal of
the liner will void the existing warranty.
Do not
drain all the water
from the pool for the winter.
5. Finding Leaks
Make sure the liner has no leaks. Check the liner for leaks and
repair any holes with a vinyl patch. Leaks in the winter can cause
severe damage to your pool.
6. Pool Accessories
Remove all pool accessories from the pool, including the ladder.
Leave the skimmer
attached
to the pool wall. Ensure that the skim-
mer lid is installed
and the opening at the bottom of the skimmer
is open so that accumulated water can drain immediately
.
7. The Filter
Disconnect the hoses from the filter. Follow the winterizing instruc-
tions in your filter manual.
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Caution:
Do not
drain all
the water from
your pool for the
winter, and
do not
remove the liner.
An empty pool can
collapse in the
winter.
Remember:
Failure to install
the “Pool
Winterizing Kit”
and follow the
winterizing proce-
dures, in accord-
ance with these
instructions, may
void the pool
warranty.
