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POOL MAINTENANCE

WINTERIZING YOUR POOL

No Diving or Jumping.  Observe all Safety Rules

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WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS 

For areas where water freezes make sure to follow these instructions before the water is frozen, 
otherwise do not touch the frozen water, this may damage the pool.

a.    Towards the end of the summer season or around mid-August, check for leaks by 

verifying if the pool’s water level is stable. Draw a line on the liner marking 
the water level and wait 10 days. If after 10 days the level has dropped, 
then there is a leak. It is important to seal off any leaks you find. Leaks 
left unsealed when freezing begins can seriously damage your 
pool and even cause it to collapse. 

b.    Vacuum carefully to remove all leaves and debris.

c.    Lower the water level so as to leave between 5 to 20 inches  

(12.5cm to 50cm) below the water return. Depending on 
your area and if the freezing point is more aggressive, 
for example 50% is frozen into ice, we strongly suggest 
to lowering the water to lowest point. Depending on 
how great the deep freeze in your area 

we suggest 

you consult with your local dealer about procedures 
on lowering the water level throughout the winter. 

We also suggest throughout the autumn season 
to continually check this level before freezing 
season starts, as it must not reach the skimmer 
holes at any time during the winter. Remove any 
snow which may accumulate on the top ledge. 

 
d.  For the winter cover we suggest to lower the water 

level to 1 inch (2.5cm) below the water return. In 
some areas your dealer may ask you to install it 
differently in order to protect the pool and the 
cover. Contact your local dealer to verify the 
correct procedure for your pool. 

e.    Remove and store the filter, ladder and all other 

removable parts from around the pool. The 
filter should be clear of any foreign objects and 
water should be removed from the filter and pump. 
See the manufacturer’s instructions. Store the pump 
in a temperature controlled environment (so that it 
is not damaged by changes in temperature).

Important Note:

An unsealed leak may comprise or cancel the guarantee on your pool. 
Never leave water in any of the filtration system components due to the risk of damage 
during freezing.

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Страница 3: ...afety labels may subject you to substantial liability in case of injury These warning are not to be removed under any circumstances If they become discolored or fall off please request replacements which will be sent at no charge Follow all Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions packaged with pool ladder deck or any other accessory Additional pool safety publications can be ob...

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Страница 5: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 1 1 1 PARTS LISTING EXPLODED VIEW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 ...

Страница 6: ... Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 2 1 2 PARTS LISTING CONTENT GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 Important Note Make sure you have all the parts necessary before you start installation ...

Страница 7: ... be able to advise how best to treat the site Sloped areas will need to be made level by digging away high spots not by filling low spots be prepared to hire earth moving equipment if necessary Images 2a 2b Ensure the earth is well compacted and a wall is placed to prevent the earth from seeping out Image 2a If you need to install partly in the ground you must contact your dealer to see if this is...

Страница 8: ...iner Areas recently treated with oil based weed killers chemicals or fertilizers 3 Plan Ahead Will you be adding an adjacent deck later Be sure to leave room Will you be using pool accessories or other appliances that need electricity or gas Locate your pool near these services or plan to have them installed later by a licensed contractor Important Note When locating the centre of the pool be sure...

Страница 9: ... sand void of debris Cement blocks 5cm x 20cm x 40cm 2 x 8 x16 optional 2x Plywood 60cm x 120cm 2ft x 4ft Wood board 30cm x 20cm 1ft x 1ft Vinyl covered hooks to hold wall steady String and stakes wooden pegs Prefabricated cove sections optional Pool carpeting optional Rope Polyethlyne Plastic Sheeting Optical Level Can be useful for precise measurements GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PRE...

Страница 10: ...l be 12 30 cm bigger all round than the pool Image 2 2 Remove the sod a Remove all sod and plants from the circle Image 3 b Remove any sticks stones and roots from the circle using a rake c To make sure your pool is stable compact the ground well use the compactor before adding the sand B PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 1 2 3 Import...

Страница 11: ...a nail long enough to hold the end of the 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank to the stake while you rotate it in a circle Image 4 c Put a carpenter s level on the wood plank and swing the board in a circle to find the high and low spots Image 5 d Remove all the high spots with a shovel hoe or rake Image 6 B CONT PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Sect...

Страница 12: ... to a width of 24 60cm and a thickness of 2 5cm Image 8 Note Bottom rails will be placed in the center of the perimeter of the pool see the dashed line Image 8 h Recheck the outer perimeter of the circle where the pool wall will be Compact the ground and make sure there are no high or low spots The bottom edge of the pool wall must rest flat on the ground and have no gaps under it Image 9 B CONT P...

Страница 13: ...ing the diameter across in several locations Since the bottom rails do not automatically form a true circle DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP Otherwise you might end up with a slightly oval shape which can cause problems later on Image 10 l Verify the height of each bottom plate with an optical level They have to be at the same height Adjust height if necessary B CONT PREPARE THE FOUNDATION OF YOUR POOL GENER...

Страница 14: ...nter s level and a 2 by 4 5cm x 10cm wood plank or the optical level between patio stones to make sure the stones are level with each other Image 14 e Do not install blocks or rails on loose sifted soil or sand There must be no space between the ground and the bottom of the rails All patio blocks must be flush with the ground solid and level with each other in all directions NOTE Installing patio ...

Страница 15: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 1 9 ROUND FOOTPRINT ALL SIZES GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS GROUND PREPARATION Section 1 ...

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Страница 17: ...and make sure it is correct Note this measurement should be taken from cen tre to centre of the bottom plate When the circum ference is perfectly round hammer nails into the ground to keep the bottom rails into place These nails are to be removed only at the last step when filling up the pool A LAY OUT THE BOTTOM PLATES AND BOTTOM RAILS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL BASE Sec...

Страница 18: ...No Diving or Jumping Observe all Safety Rules 2 2 ...

Страница 19: ...l the skimmer Image 1 Remember the skimmer and water return holes w ill be placed at the section just before where you started the wall installation b Start uncoiling the wall guiding the bottom edge into the curved bottom rail The starting end of the wall must be positioned in the centre of a bottom plate and the skimmer and return holes should be positioned where the pump and filter will be Imag...

Страница 20: ...ally the help of sev eral people should be solicited to hold the wall in place Work around the foundation until the entire pool wall is uncoiled into the bottom rails Image 3 d When uncoiling the wall the skimmer and return holes are positioned toward the end of the wall Image 4 A SETTING UP THE POOL WALL 4 3 Skimmer Important Note Do not attempt to install the pool wall in the wind Wait for a cal...

Страница 21: ...bottom plates towards the inside of the pool You can also tap the wall lightly with both hands in the desired direction Image 6 You MUST recheck the gaps at each and every one of the bottom rails so that they are all equal in gap size 3 Your wall appears too long It is not However the space between the bottom rails must be increased by tapping the bottom plates lightly towards the outside of the p...

Страница 22: ... where the bottom rails meet e Cover the seam and bolt heads on the inside interi or of the pool wall completely with 2 50mm duct tape Image 9 4 Make sure the pool wall is round a Using a tape measure measure across the circle at each bottom plate The pool wall must be round Adjust the circle by nudging the base plates in or out with your foot Image 10 Important Note Stick a screwdriver through tw...

Страница 23: ...ry tight liner this will buckle the wall b Water the sand to compact it and use a trowel to spread it evenly Image 12 c Since earth containing chemicals can cause dis coloration or corrosion it is suggested that you place polyethylene plastic sheeting under the cove around the perimeter of the wall so no earth comes in contact with the metal Since the presence of such chemicals is beyond the contr...

Страница 24: ...d be taken Do not use an industrial vacuum cleaner which could be too powerful Tape the end of the vacuum hose before inserting it into the wall so as not to damage the liner Insert the nozzle until it is about 4 10cm above the cove insert through the water return outlet or the skimmer depending on the diameter of your hose Make sure you will be able to remove the hose later on Tape the hose to th...

Страница 25: ...liner smooth side down The curved seam should be centred on the cove at the base of the wall The other seams will form straight lines across the bottom of the pool Images 16 17 e Smooth out all the wrinkles in the bottom 16 17 Important Note If possible unfold the liner on the grass one to two hours before installation Be careful not to leave the liner too long or you may damage the grass Importan...

Страница 26: ...iner evenly and distribute over the wall until the excess is gone Image 19 c Fasten the liner to the top of the wall with plastic coping Let the liner hang slack for now Do not pull the liner tight Image 19 NOTE Some liners may fit very tightly it is better to install uprights top plate and rail before going onto next step See Section 4 d Turn the vacuum cleaner on and push the liner out ward with...

Страница 27: ...l up any excess liner hanging below the plastic coping and tape it in place near the top of the pool wall Important Do not trim off the excess liner Image 21 h Install stabilizers Image 22 3 Proceed to Section 4 Installing the Pool Frame Important Note Do not trim off the excess liner If the liner ever needs to be removed trimming the liner will make re installation very difficult Instead roll up ...

Страница 28: ... is approxi mately 1 of the V Bead No printed liner material is actually going over the top of the wall to the outside of the wall Image 22 c Make sure the bead is on evenly around the entire pool and that the liner is hanging straight down from the top of the wall The liner should not have creases in it because it is twisting around the pool If the liner is twisting it is because it is not sittin...

Страница 29: ... be as close together as possible Leaving spaces between bead tracks can cause liner problems later on c Once all of the beaded liner track is on the wall you can snap the liner bead into the beaded liner track at four random points around the pool After that is done and you are satisfied with how the liner is situated within the pool you can continue snapping the remainder of the liner into place...

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Страница 31: ...not obstructed b Insert the bottom of the upright onto the bottom plate Make sure that the hooks at the bottom of the upright are inserted into the openings in the bottom bottom Image 1 c There are no screws needed for this assembly Important Note Use the ridges in the pool wall to make sure the upright column is straight up and down Important Note Ensure to leave a gap between the two bottom rail...

Страница 32: ...ht the wall and the stabilizer Insert the back ledge cover in the upright head openings Lock the hooks into the openings along with the screws 4x 990070 on the top ledge Image 3 b Place the top ledges between the uprights The outside end of the top ledge must be inserted into the opening on top of the upright Partially insert screws 6x 2PPS121 on top Image 4 c Evenly distribute the space between t...

Страница 33: ...ushing slightly inwards before tightening the screws permanently Image 5 3 Install the ledge covers a Insert the 2 front hooks of the ledge cover into the upright openings Exterior side of the pool Image 6 b Install the ledge cover from front to back by inserting the 4 ledge cover hooks into the top ledge openings Image 7 Important Note We suggest that you install all the top ledges on the wall be...

Страница 34: ...C CONT INSTALLATION OF TOP LEDGE AND LEDGE COVERS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ROUND POOLS ASSEMBLING THE POOL FRAME Section 4 b Insert the three rear tabs of the ledge cover into the molded hooks on the back side of the back of the ledge cover Images 8 9 9 8 ...

Страница 35: ... follow the installation instructions that come with these products Important Note Before making any openings in the liner fill the pool with 60cm 24 of water to stretch the liner fully When filling your pool begin with a garden hose until there is about 30cm 12 of water in the pool This will allow the liner to stretch gradually You can then use a heavier flow to finish filling it up IMPORTANT SAF...

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Страница 37: ... a coat of color matching paint Pool water is full of various caustic chemicals which will corrode metal parts If any corrosion is allowed to continue failure of the pool structure may occur which could result in excessive property damage as well as bodily harm The skimmer return area and below it are particular areas that must be carefully and regularly inspected If this area is wet and remains w...

Страница 38: ...hours Properly winterizing your pool will protect it from damage and make it easier for you to reopen it when spring arrives The key to fast and easy winterization lies in regular treatment of the water until the start of the cold season even if you haven t been using the pool Routine maintenance becomes easier and less frequent as the water gets cooler In order to keep the water clean and clear a...

Страница 39: ...int Depending on how great the deep freeze in your area we suggest you consult with your local dealer about procedures on lowering the water level throughout the winter We also suggest throughout the autumn season to continually check this level before freezing season starts as it must not reach the skimmer holes at any time during the winter Remove any snow which may accumulate on the top ledge d...

Страница 40: ...n 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 l...

Страница 41: ...rn inlet and skimmer to the filter Bring the water level up to the middle of the skimmer Get your filter working Clean the bottom of the pool with the vacuum taking care to place the filter in the waste drain position In this way you will eliminate particles of dirt without disturbing the sand in the filter and will considerably reduce the need for backwash rinsing of the filter c Now that you hav...

Страница 42: ...itioner stabilizer by carefully following the manufacturer s instructions This will stop the chlorine from evaporating quickly in sunlight Add the quantity of algicide required to prevent algae f You may now begin regular maintenance of your pool Don t forget to obtain a new set of solutions for your water analysis kit every spring The old solutions may give false results g Make sure that the skim...

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