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PART 6 - Winterisation and long-term storage
WARNING:
During draining, prevent children from standing under the pool facing the
drain hole. The water flow could hit children.
WARNING:
The pool should be stored in a cool, dry place with no sharp objects in the
immediate area. To prevent damage, no heavy objects should be placed on the stored
pool
Step 1.
If you are using a filter pump, make sure the power supply to the filter pump is
disconnected.
Step 2.
Check that the drain plug is firmly seated on the side of the pool.
Step 3:
Connect the Garden Hose to the Drain Valve Connector and place the other end
of the hose in a place where water can flow freely, such as a rainwater collector or street
drain. Remember that water always flows from top to bottom; to drain the pool
completely, the end of the hose must be lower than the pool.
Step 4.
If you have a filter pump, insert the plug into the inlet and outlet holes inside the
pool and then disconnect the filter pump hoses.
Step 5.
Rotate clockwise to connect the drain valve connector to the drain port.
Step 6.
Remove the drain plug inside the pool; the water will start flowing out
immediately.
Step 7.
When finished, disconnect the hose and drain valve connector.
Step 8.
Place the drain plug on the inside of the pool.
Step 9:
Allow the pool liner to dry completely before folding the pool for long-term
storage. Leaving the pool exposed to sunlight for a few hours will speed up drying and
make it easier to fold the pool for storage. (As a general rule, do not attempt to fold or
pack a pool that is not completely dry; it could cause the pool to mildew during storage).
Step 10.
Remember - proper off-season storage is essential to protect your pool
investment. (Especially in winter) After draining and drying out, the pool should be
carefully folded and wrapped in a liner (if available) or other similar protective material.
The pool and all accessories such as the pump, cover, liner, ladder, hoses, clamps and
equipment must be stored indoors in a sufficiently warm and dry place protected from
the weather.
