No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules
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POOL MAINTENANCE
WINTERIZING YOUR POOL
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WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
f.
If using an autumn cover, make sure to place a ball underneath so that rainwater falls
into the pool. An accumulation of too much water on the cover could place pressure
on the pool, causing damage and invalidating the guarantee. It is strongly
recommended that you remove the autumn cover once the leaves have
fallen off the trees, before the autumn cold sets in.
g. If your pool has a bottom drain, you will have to use pool antifreeze
to prevent it from freezing during the winter. Unscrew the hose
from the base of the skimmer and attach an extension. Pass the
extension over the wall of the pool, making sure it remains
well attached. Pour antifreeze into the extension and
thread a winterizing plug through the hose (tie a knot
at the end of the tube that is to be inserted into the
hose). Leave the valve open so that water can drain
from the skimmer.
At the start of winter and spring, inspect the base of
your pool for leaks.
IMPORTANT
Never let more than 30 cm (1’) of snow
accumulate on the pool wall; the wall is
designed to support the lateral pressure of
the pool water, not vertical pressure. With
spring thaw, if water leaks from the skimmer
or return outlet opening, place a tube at the
opening so that the water will run off as far
away from the basin of the pool as possible.
PLEASE NOTE: Do not strike or hit a frozen
pool. This would damage it. Do not disturb
the pool till spring. If you have left the winter
cover on the pool, make sure to remove
accumulated snow after heavy snowfalls.
Important Note:
Whatever the type of valve or extension hose used, you must follow the technique
described above to close your pool, otherwise your guarantee may be cancelled.
Make sure to use antifreeze designed for pools.