POOL MAINTENANCE
WINTERIZING YOUR POOL
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No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules
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CLOSING YOUR ABOVE GROUND POOL FOR THE WINTER
At the end of the season, you must follow these directions to make your pool ready for the winter. For areas where
water freezes make sure to follow these instructions before the water is frozen, otherwise do not touch the frozen
water, this may damage the pool.
STEP 1)
PRIOR TO CLOSING
a. Several days prior to closing your pool, test the water for the ph level, total alkalinity, and chloring. The water
balance is important to protect the pool from corrosion or scale build-up during winter shut down.
STEP 2)
PERFORM A COMPLETE INSPECTION
FINDING LEAKS
a. Towards the end of the summer season or around mid-August, check for leaks by verifying if the pool’s water
level is stable. Draw a line on the liner marking the water level and wait 10 days. If after 10 days the level has
dropped, then there is a leak. It is important to seal off any leaks you find. Leaks left unsealed when freezing
begins can seriously damage your pool and even cause it to collapse.
b. Vacuum carefully to remove all leaves and debris.
CHECK THE LINER
a. Make sure the top of the liner is still attached to the pool wall. make sure there are no leaks. Repair any liner
holes with a vinyl patch: any small punctures in the liner can be easily repaired with underwater repair kits
available at your local retailer. Do not remove the liner from the pool, as removal of the liner will void the
existing warranty.
CHECK ALL JOINTS AND SCREWS
a. Make sure all the fram joints are fitting together properly and make sure the pool wall has not shifted from
the bottom rail. Ensure all screws and bolts are tight.
CHECK FOR RUST
a. Periodically inspect the metal parts for any corrosion especially around the skimmer area. If corrosion is found,
immediate corrective action must be taken. Wire brush any rust and add a coat of enamel primer followed by
a coat of color matching anti-rust enamel paint. Pool structure failure could result in ma jor property damage
and bodily harm. Paint any scratches with anti-rust paint.
