Pool Closing Guide - Island Recreational

HELPFUL HINTS
1. Always inflate Ice Equalizer 2 days prior to covering pool to check for leaks.
(You may use a shop-vac on reverse or a hair dryer on a COOL setting to inflate)
2. If you use water bags fill them only 2/3 full to allow for ice expansion. Test water
bags by filling prior to pool closing.
3. Never allow too much water to build up on top of your pool cover. Water can be easily
removed by using a submersible pump or cover siphon.
4. Check conditions of water after the first extended warm weather spell in the Spring.
Add chlorine if necessary.
5. Periodically check your skimmer box to make sure that it remains completely empty
and dry through the winter months.
HOW TO CLOSE YOUR ABOVEGROUND POOL
1 STEP
WINTERIZING ORB
1. Vacuum dirt and debris from the bottom of your pool.
2. OPTIONAL: If water is cloudy use OLD MAN WINTER ®
LIQUID WINTERIZER.
3. Check the pH level and correct to 7.2 - 7.6 range.
4. Check the chlorine level and adjust to 1.0 to 2.0 range
(DO NOT USE A CHLORINE SHOCK!)
5. Place Black WINTER ORB in your Thru-wall skimmer. Run your filter for
8-12 hours to allow for complete distribution of winterizing chemicals.
If cartridge filter it is recommended that you remove the cartridge.
Optional: Add 1 Qt. of Jump Start to enhance as well as accelerate
water chemistry for pool closing.
6. Remove ORB and dispose of empty canister.
7. Backwash your filter (does not apply for cartridge filters) and thoroughly
clean all internal components.
8. Winterize your aboveground pool skimmer using an OLD MAN WINTER ®
ALL SEASON WINTER PLATE KIT. Winterize Bottom Drains, Pool Lights,
Underground Pipes etc. as per manufacturers instructions.
9. Disconnect, drain and store filter and pump according to directions
provided by the manufacturer. Lubricate all o-rings with Blue Seal ®
O-RING LUBE prior to storing for the winter.
10. Inflate Ice Equalizer (air pillow) and secure by loosely tying to pool
frame. Ice Equalizer should be approximately 2/3 full of air.
DO NOT FILL TO CAPACITY. Lubricate valve plug with
O-RING LUBE. Place an ‘X’ of Duct Tape over the valve. Install
the Equalizer with the air valve facing up.
11. Put cover in place and secure with an OLD MAN WINTER ®
CRANK and LOCK for maximum security.
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