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7: PUTTING YOUR POOL AWAY FOR THE OFF-SEASON
(DRAINING, DISASSEMBLY, AND PROPER STORAGE)
A. Make sure that the electricity source to the filter pump has been disconnected.
B. Check to ensure that the drain plug is firmly inserted on the inside of the pool.
C. Attach your garden hose to the hose adapter, and placing the other end of the hose
in an area where the water can drain safely, such as a storm drain or street gutter.
Remember that because water always finds its own level, the end of the hose must
be lower in elevation than the pool to ensure complete drainage.
D. Insert the attached plugs into the inlet and outlet fixtures, on inside of pool, and
then disconnect the filter pump hoses.
E. Attach the hose adapter to the drain outlet by turning adapter in a clockwise
direction.
F. Open the drain plug on the inside of the pool and the water will begin to drain
immediately.
WARNING: Do not let your children stand at downfold and face the
water outlet during the drainage. The water current may
sweep your children.
G. Disconnect the hose and adapter when finished.
H. Replace the drain plug on the inside of the pool.
I. Be sure that the pool liner is completely dry before folding the pool for long-term
storage. Leaving the pool exposed to sunlight for a few hours will clean and speed
the drying process and make it easier to fold the pool for storage. (Never attempt
to fold or stow a pool that is not completely dry as this could lead to a
proliferation of mold or mildew build-up during the time the pool is in storage.)
J. Remember, proper off-season storage is critical to protect your investment in your
Oval Steel Set Pool. Once drained and dry, your pool should be carefully folded
and wrapped in a ground cloth (if available) or other similar protective tarp-like
material. The pool and all applicable accessories such as the pump, cover, ground
cloth, ladder, hoses, clamps, and hardware should be kept together and stored
indoors, in a reasonably warm, dry and weatherproof location.
