PROTECTION & SAFETY
46
2020/06 - Indice de révision : A - Code : 34560
List of bi-annual checks:
‐
The general condition of the cover slats,
‐
The condition of the safety straps,
‐
The condition of the straps connecting the axle to the cover,
‐
The condition of the safety fasteners,
‐
Check the condition of the castors and that they are working properly,
‐
Make sure that the adjustment and support linkages and nuts of the brackets are correctly tightened,
‐
Check that the wires in the electrical panels are correctly tightened.
8.
Winterizing
Frequently, a pool is not used for a several months during the winter period. In the Northern Hemisphere, pools
are usually winterized between the 15th of November and the 15th of March of the following year.
While it is winterized, the pool must be protected from dirt by a “net” type winterizing cover that allows
precipitation to pass through but protects the slat cover against hail and leaves, or by the WinterClean P-F profile
that clips on to the edges at either side of the slats and the first slat of the cover apron to cover the gaps between
the pool wall and slats.
Do not use a watertight protective cover that could come into contact with the slat cover apron and instigate the
migration of various PVC components used to manufacture the slats.
If there is a risk of freezing, a row of winterizing floats should be placed on the surface of the water in the cover
pit (if it is equipped with one) and across the opposite width of the pool.
The cover is rolled out over the surface of the pool and stopped before it reaches the row of winterizing floats.
In the event that the pool water freezes, under no circumstances should any stress loading be placed on the
cover apron, nor should any effort be made to operate the cover, at the risk of breaking the slats and causing
serious damage to the cover’s mechanical components.
Similarly, never leave the cover rolled up around its axle for the entire winterizing period, this could lead to
permanent deformation of the axle. The cover should be rolled up around its axle during periods of snow.
We also highly recommend that you entrust the winterizing of your pool and your automatic cover to a qualified
professional, trained in the use of our products.
However, should you decide to winterize your automatic cover your-self, abide by the following
recommendations.
‐
Do not lower the water level in the pool. Rain water will be channelled away through the over-flow.
‐
Clean the cover using a high pressure jet of water. Repeat this operation when the pool and the
automatic cover are put back into operation.
‐
Vacuum the cover pit or extensions, before winterizing the filtration system.
‐
Place a row of winterizing floats on the surface of the cover pit or extension, parallel to the pool width,
and along the opposite width. The cover is rolled out over the surface of the pool and stopped before it
reaches the row of winterizing floats. Protect the skimmers with gizmos,
‐
Install either a winter cover that is permeable to rain water or WinterClean profiles.
‐
Protect the wooden duckboarding from the elements with a suitable treatment: Lazure, varnish, paint,
linseed oil, etc.
‐
Cut the power supply to the electrical panel and open the fuse housing.
