No Diving or Jumping.
Observe all Safety Rules.
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D. Maintaining your Pool
After you have finished installing your pool, follow these instructions to keep it clean
and in good shape.
1. The Liner
a. Check the liner regularly for leaks.
b. Minor repairs can be made to the liner with a repair kit.
2. Pool Wall and Vertical Columns
a. Keep the pool wall and vertical columns clean. Wash down every so often with
mild soap.
Do not
use abrasives, chemicals or cleansers.
b. Wash off any spilled pool chemicals right away.
c. Recoat all showing screw heads with clear outdoor varnish.
d. Check all metal parts for rust regularly, at least once per season.
e. Touch up scratches and rusty area on metal parts with matching anti-rust paint.
Follow the directions on the paint can.
f. Every two years, lower the water level in your pool to 12” (30 cm) deep. Remove
the top edge of the liner from the pool wall and look for hidden rust on the inside
of the pool wall.
g. Pay special attention to any leaks at the skimmer and return openings. Leaks
must
be fixed immediately.
E. Winterizing your Pool
At the end of the swimming season, you must follow these directions to make your pool ready
for the winter.
1. Lower the Water Level
a. Lower the water level in your pool until it is about 6” (15 cm) below the water return fitting.b.
Remove all hoses attached to the skimmer and return fittings.
Make sure all water is drained
from the skimmer housing, and make sure the hole at the bottom of the skimmer is left UN-
PLUGGED.
2. Check all Joints and Screws
a. Make sure all the frame joints are fitting together well. Make sure the pool wall has not shifted
from the bottom rail.
b. Make sure all screws and bolts are tight.
3. Check for Rust
Paint any scratches or rusty areas with anti-rust paint.
4. Check the Liner
Make sure the top of the liner is still attached to the pool wall with plastic coping.
Do not
remove
the liner from the pool. Removal of the liner will void the existing warranty.
Do not
drain all the
water from the pool for the winter.
5. Finding Leaks
Make sure the liner has no leaks. Check the liner for leaks and repair any holes with a vinyl
patch. Leaks in the winter can cause severe damage to your pool.
Caution:
Chlorine can damage
your pool liner and
metal parts. Wash any
spills right away.
Remember:
Any rusty areas on
the pool wall must be
repainted quickly with
anti-rust paint. A badly
rusted pool wall can
collapse.
Caution:
Do not
drain all the
water from your pool
for the winter, and
do
not
remove the liner.
An empty pool may col-
lapse in the winter.
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