No Diving or Jumping.
Observe all Safety Rules.
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Important Winterizing Notice
All Pools:
The water level must be maintained at least 3" (76 mm) below the skimmer opening
throughout the winter. Surplus water must be removed by pumping, draining or
siphoning so that it doesn’t enter the skimmer during the winter.
Remove all hoses
attached to the skimmer and return fittings. The opening at the bottom of the
skimmer MUST be kept open so that accumulated water can drain immediately.
Pools with 12" (30 cm) skimmers:
In addition to the above, the Pool Winterizing Kit (Part Number 1370138) must be
inserted into the 12" (30 cm) skimmer (see illustration below).
Failure to install the “Pool Winterizing Kit” and follow the winterizing proce-
dures, in accordance with these instructions, may void the pool warranty.
The Pool Winterizing Kit (Part Number 1370138) is also available from your pool
dealer.
All Pools:
Do not attach the pool cover
to the top rails, verticals, connectors or any part of
the skimmer.
Installation:
"PAWS" Skimmer:
1. Force the wedge shaped block into the skimmer opening until it sits flush with
the face flange.
Other Skimmers:
1. Place the wedge shaped block into the skimmer throat.
2. Force the rectangular shaped block into the skimmer opening until it sits flush
with the face flange.
Note:
On some skimmers, it may be necessary to trim the foam to make a friction fit and/
or use a wooden wedge to keep it in place during the winter.
Maintain water level at
least 3" (76 mm) below
skimmer opening through-
out the winter.
3" (76 mm)
12" (30 cm) Wide Mouth Skimmer
Use rectangular block if
required.
Install wedge shaped
block first.
