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WINTERIZING YOUR KAYAK POOL®
START WITH CLEAN CLEAR WATER (vacuum if necessary)
WINTERIZE YOUR POOL AS FOLLOWS:
TO LOWER WATER LEVEL
1. Turn off your pump
2. Set ball valve to BOTTOM DRAIN POSITION
3. Remove filter drain plugs on cartridge filter.
4. Install the plug into the return fitting from inside the pool.
5. Attach waste hose to waste fitting (extension at filter drain)
6. Let pump run until water level is below the skimmer.
TO ADD WINTERIZING CHEMICALS
1. Run filter with ball valve still in the bottom drain position.
2. Add winter chemicals according to directions on chemicals.
NOTE:
- USE CAUTION IN ADDING CHEMICALS
- NEVER MIX CHEMICALS
- IF CHEMICALS COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, FLUSH WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY
- REFER TO CHEMICAL CONTAINERS FOR CORRECT SAFETY PROCEDURE
3. Continue to run filter to thoroughly dissolve chemicals
CAUTION: If you leave large amounts of chemicals on the floor of the pool you may cause damage to your liner. You may also bleach out the print. Always make sure all winter chemicals are thoroughly dissolved.
4. Turn off pump and winterize your filter system according to the specific winterizing direction for the type of your filter.
FROG PREPERATION
1. Unscrew side drain valve to relieve pressure.
2. Remove cap.
3. Unscrew drain valve in back of Cycler. Allow all water to drain
4. If the Bac Pac still contains chlorine at winterizing, wrap in a plastic bag and store in shed or garage away from children, pets, open flame or anything metal.
5. Remove the reservoir and discard in trash. Once activated by water, the minerals will hold their purifying power for six months. Do not re-use the Reservoir the following season.
6. Replace the cap and drain valves loosely.
POOL PREPARATION
1. Remove In-Pool Ladder by loosening the set screws in the ladder flange. Remove the ladder flanges using a deep well socket inside the flange a wrench under the deck.
2. Remove the jet-air fitting from the inlet return (if applicable).
3. Remove the skimmer basket and weir door.
4. Install a winter plate over the skimmer.
5. Install cartridge filter drain plug into return inlet fitting if not already done.
PLUMBING PREPERATION
1. Refer to your specific filter type section for winterizing your filter instructions.
2. Disconnect the bottom drain pipe from the ball valve. Raise the bottom drain pipe until water stops running out of the pipe. Secure it with a rope to the underside of the deck.
3. Disconnect the skimmer pipe from the ball valve. This pipe may remain on the ground.
4. Disconnect the return pipe from the filter. This pipe can also stay on the ground.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW EXACT WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO YOUR POOL LINER FROM FALLING ICE IN THE SPRING.
WINTERIZING THE SAND FILTER
CAUTION: Pool chemicals may give off corrosive fumes. Store chemicals away from system in a well ventilated area
NOTICE: Allowing water to freeze will damage filter and void warranty. If antifreeze is needed, use propylene glycol; it's plastic compatible and non-toxic. Follow manufactures instructions. Do not use ethylene glycol based antifreeze, it's toxic and it may damage plastic components.
1. Lower or drain pool.
2. Turn pump to "OFF"; set valve handle to "WASTE".
3. Start pump; run until water is lowered to desired level.
4. Turn pump "OFF". Open all system valves. Set multiport valve at "WINTERIZE" to allow air passage to all ports.
5. Remove drain plug from filter.
6. Drain filter tank completely and replace drain cap.
7. Cover with plastic or tarpaulin to protect from weather, but do not seal from air circulation. Protect from freezing
STANDARD WINTER COVER INSTALLATION
TO INSTALL YOUR POOL COVER
1. Place the box containing the cover at either end of the pool. Open the box and place the cover on the deck. Roll the cover out along the deck.
2. Loosely tie down the 2 corners of the cover to the corner fence posts or deck support. Make sure the proper side of the cover will be facing up when you pull the other 2 corners across the swim area.
3. Using two people on opposite sides of the cover, take the leading edge of the cover in hand and pull it tightly between you. Walk the cover to the opposite end of the pool, being careful not to dip the leading edge into the water or catch it on any protruding objects. Loosely tie down the remaining 2 corners.
4. Allow approximately 12-14 inches of pool cover to lay on the deck, with the remainder draped into and across the pool where it is supported by the underlying water.
NOTE: IF USING A SAFETY COVER, SEE THE DIRECTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE LOOP-LOC SAFETY COVER.
SECURING THE COVER
WATER SLEEVES
1. If the cover is so equipped, thread the water sleeves through the loops of the cover with the filler valve facing up.
2. Once in place, fill the water sleeves approximately half full. This allows more than sufficient holding power while leaving room for expansion as the water freezes during the winter.
TIEDOWNS
1. Tie one end of the rope to the grommets or tarp tabs of the cover every four feet and the other end to the deck supports.
2. To protect the pool cover from high winds, additional rope (not supplied) can be laced back and forth across the pool. This will hold the cover down from the top and help alleviate any stress from excessively high winds. For the best high-wind protection, water sleeves should also be used.
DANGER –WARNING
DO NOT ALLOW LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER, SNOW AND ICE TO BUILD UP ON THE SURFACE OF YOUR POOL COVER
Two inches or less of water on your cover is permissible. Any more than this should be removed as too much water on the pool cover will cause excessive stress on the grommets and/or tarp tabs. Excessive weight will displace the water in the pool itself allowing an overflow situation. If you are unable to remove the water, loosen or cut the ropes and add new ropes.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW EXACT WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS COULD LEAD TO IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO YOUR POOL LINER FROM FALLING ICE IN THE SPRING.
WINTERIZING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
WARNING: Explosion hazard. Purging the system with compressed air can cause components to explode, with risk of severe injury or death to anyone nearby. Use only low pressure (below 5 PSI), high volume blower when air purging the pump, filter, or piping.
NOTICE: Protect the filter from freezing. Allowing the filter to freeze will damage it and will void the warranty.
1. Clean the filter according to the instructions before winterizing.
2. Stop the pump.
3. Open the air release valve; open all the system valves.
4. Remove the drain plugs from the trap, pump, and filter.
5. Drain the piping system.
A. Gravity drain system as far as possible.
B. Protect areas which retain water with non-toxic propylene glycol antifreeze, (RV antifreeze)
6. Loosen the union nuts (if used) to drain all water from the filter interior. Leave these nuts loose until the system is restarted
7. Disassemble the filter (follow manual instructions). Remove the filter module and store in a warm, dry area.
8. If the filter is equipped with an optional internal spring check valve (in the tank outlet), manually open the check valve to allow any water trapped in the tank to drain.
9. Cover the filter with plastic or tarpaulin to prevent water entrance and freezing
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