Winterizing Your Above Ground Pool
After usage, you can easily empty and store away your pool in a safe place. Some pool owners, however, choose to leave their pool up all year round. In cold areas,
where freezing temperatures occur, there can be arisk ofice damage to your pool. We therefore recommend you drain, disassemble, and properly store the pool,
when the temperature drops below 0ºC (32ºF).
Clean the Pool Water Thoroughly
1.
Clean the pool water thoroughly.
2.
Remove the skimmer (if applicable) or any accessories attached tothe threaded strainer connector. Replace strainer grid ifnecessary. Be sure all accessories parts
are clean and completely dry before storage.
3.
Plug the Inlet and Outlet fitting from the inside ofthe pool with the plug provided (sizes 16' and below). Close the Inlet and Outlet Plunger Valve (sizes 17' and above).
4.
Remove the ladder (if applicable) and store in asafe place. Be sure the ladder is completely dry before storage.
5.
Remove the hoses that connect the pump and filter to the pool.
6.
Add the appropriate chemicals for the winter period. Consult your local pool dealer as to which chemicals you should use and how to use them. This can vary greatly
by region.
7.
Cover pool with Polygroup
®
Pool Cover. IMPORTANT NOTE: Polygroup
®
POOL COVER IS NOT ASAFETY COVER.
8.
Clean and drain the pump, filter housing, and hoses. Remove and discard the old filter cartridge. Keep a spare cartridge for the next season.
9.
Bring pump and filter parts indoors and store in a safe and dry area, preferably between 0ºC (32ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
POST THIS WARNING NEAR YOUR POOL
10
NO DIVING OR JUMPING
SHALLOW WATER
DIVING MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH
• Be Safe. Swimwith a friend.
• Children mustbe accompaniedby an adult.
• Don’t swimwhen usingalcohol or drugs.
• Be familiar with the pool before swimming.
• No running,jumping,or horseplay inor around pool.
• No glass in pool area.
TO AVOIDSERIOUSINJURYALL POOL USERSMUST KNOW ANDFOLLOWTHESESAFETYRULES.
POOL STORAGE & WINTERIZING