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 24” (60 cm) of water
in the bottom of the pool. Maintain this level of water
at all times during the winter season. Throughout the
winter you must continually check this level, 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. 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).
e. 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.
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.
