No Diving or Jumping. Observe all Safety Rules
5-4
POOL MAINTENANCE
WINTERIZING YOUR POOL
Section
5
WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
f. To maintain water quality, use a winter kit which contains an algicide and chlorine
especially designed for this purpose. When it’s time for spring cleaning, this will save you
hours of work and reduce the cost of chemicals needed to restore your water
quality.
g. 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. Depending on how great
the deep freeze in your area we suggest you consult with your
local dealer about procedures on leaving the pool cover
throughout the winter.
h. 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.