PART 9
WINTERISING THE POOL
At the end of the swimming season, you must follow these directions to prepare your pool for winter. While doing so, it is necessary to
continue regular care of the pool water, including the filter system, until the time of winterising.
Note:
A well winterised pool makes the new season start up easier.
1. LOWER THE POOL WATER LEVEL
a. First adjust the pH value and concentration of the sanitation substance in the pool water to the correct parameters.
b. Clean any contamination from the bottom.
c. Reduce water level in your pool to a level of about 10 cm below the return fitting.
d. Use a suitable cleaning agent to remove the tide mark of the original water level from the pool wall before drying.
e. Treat the remaining water by using a suitable preparation for winterising.
Warning:
Do not drain all the water from your pool for the winter, and do not remove the liner. An empty pool can collapse
in the winter.
Drain the water from your pool into grass on your own land. When draining water into a land surface water course, this must be discussed
beforehand with the appropriate water management authority.
2. CHECK ALL JOINTS AND SCREWS
a. Make sure all the frame joints are fitting together properly and 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
a. Paint any scratches or rusty areas with anti-rust paint.
4. CHECK THE LINER
a. 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.
5. FINDING LEAKS
a. Make sure the liner has no leaks. Leaks in the winter can cause severe damage to your pool.
6. POOL ACCESSORIES
a. Remove all pool accessories from the pool, including the ladder.
b. While winterising the filter equipment, observe the winterising instructions.
c. Leave the skimmer and return fitting installed on the pool wall.
7. COVERING THE POOL WITH A COVER SHEET
a. If you have a cover sheet, install it on the pool. By doing so, you will protect the inner part of the pool from penetration of impurities
(leaves, seeds, etc.) during winterising.
Remember:
Incorrect winterising will make the pool warranty void and invalid. Adhere carefully to all the winterising instructions.
Warning:
Prevent children, farm animals and pets from accessing to the pool when it is winterised. Do not skate on a winterised
pool and do not climb on to the ice! This could lead to liner damage or physical injury.
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