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7. Remove all parts from skimmer (basket, weir, lid) store indoors. Wipe the inside of the

skimmer clean and use a freeze protection method recommended

by our pool professionals. A press-in place

Skimmer Plug™

will

protect the skimmer by creating a water-tight seal, blocking pool

water from entering the skimmer.

Thread in freeze protectors will

expand or contract to prevent damage to skimmer.

8. Remove ladder, handrails, boards, and accessories.

9. Read manufacturer’s instructions for winterizing your pool light and

if necessary lower into deep end of pool or lift onto pool deck.

Skimmer Plug

10. DRAIN ALL EQUIPMENT

: pump, filter, heater, chlorinator, fittings and valves, etc. (store

drain plugs in pump basket) Refer to you equipment owner’s manuals for more detailed

winterizing instructions.

All water must be

completely drained from any equipment to avoid freeze damage.

11. Secure winter pool cover. Tarp-style covers should lie on the surface of the

water and be anchored securely at perimeter using water tubes/bags. Allow

some room in the water tubes for expansion when the water freezes. Do not

allow excessive water more than 1”-2” to accumulate on the winter cover.

Safety Covers are available to cover and protect your pool, see

Winter Cover

section for more information as well as use and care instructions.

12.

IMPORTANT:

During the winter months, inspect your pool cover and remove any excess

accumulation of water from the top of the pool cover. The weight of too much water, ice

and snow load on the cover will cause stress and possibly damage to the pool cover. We

recommend using a cover pump, available at our store, to aid in removing excess water.