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HOW TO DRAIN YOUR POOL AND LONG-TERM STORAGE
1.
Check local regulations for specific directions regarding disposal of swimming pool water.
2.
Remove the protective foam ring on the draining cap
3.
Follow these steps for water draining:
4.
Place the second end of the garden hose in an area where the water can be safely drained away
from the house or any other nearby structures.
5.
Once the water stops draining, lift the pool from the side opposite to the drain valve. This will drain
any remaining water and empty the pool completely.
NOTE:
NEVER step on the drain valve
a)
Turn the drain cap
counterclockwise.
b)
Remove the drain
cap from the valve.
c)
Flip the drain cap
and reinsert it into
the drain valve.
d)
Push and turn the
drain cap clockwise
about 90 deg to
unlock.
e)
The drain valve is
now open, water will
begin to flow out.
f)
Attach a 5/8”
garden hose to the
drain valve.
POOL MAINTENANCE & DRAINING
CAUTION!
ALWAYS
follow the chemical manufacturer’s directions and the health and hazard warnings.
• Do NOT add chemicals while your pool is being used. This can lead to skin or eye irritation.
• Concentrated chlorine can damage the pool liner. In no event is BLUE WAVE, our buyers, retailers,
or any other party liable for costs associated with the loss of pool water, chemicals, or water
damage.
• Keep spare filter cartridges on hand. Replace these cartridges once every two weeks.
• We recommend the use of a BLUE WAVE Filter Pump with all of your aboveground pools.
• To purchase the BLUE WAVE Filter Pump or additional accessroies, visit our website at
www.starmatrix.com or call BLUE WAVE customer service at
1 (800) 759-0977.
