Pool Winterizing Checklist

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• ALL POOLS (vinyl liner only):
  [  ] Remove ladders & any deck equipment
  [  ] Vacuum pool & remove all debris
  [  ] Add Chemicals to pool according to instructions
  [  ] Clean & protect the waterline with Off the Wall Cleaner
  [  ] Drain Filter tank of ALL WATER. Leave winter drain plug off!
  [  ] Put all eyeballs, drain caps, gauges, etc. in pump basket for safekeeping  
  [  ] Clean DE grids or Cartridge with BioGuard Strip Kwik, Kleen It or SoftSwim Filter Cleaner
  [  ] Bring pump/motor indoors for winter  
  [  ] Winterize heater (if equipped) according to manufacturer's instructions. Failure to do so
  will cause winter damage and freezing
  [  ] Remove return eyeball(s) and install plug(s) or cap(s)
  [  ] Winterize skimmer(s). See below for pool type
  [  ] Put on Winter Cover
  All Solid covers should FLOAT on the top of the water
  DO NOT drain pool lower than bottom of skimmer (mesh covered pools only)
  If a pillow is used, inflate only to about 2/3 full. Over inflation will cause air leakage.
  [  ] Properly store maintenance equipment
   

• INGROUND POOLS (vinyl liner only):
  [  ] Thoroughly blow out underground lines
  [  ] Install Gizzmo(s) in skimmer(s) or Aquador(s)
  [  ] Add pipeline antifreeze at the rate of 1 gal. per 20 ft of line run
  [  ] Store diving board (if equipped) in a flat position
  [  ] Safety covers should be retightened at time of installation
  [  ] Add additional dosage of Back Up Algicide in the spring if safety cover is used
   

• ABOVEGROUND POOLS:
  [  ] Winterize skimmer with AQUADOR
  [  ] Tighten cable securely around cover
  [  ] Use Cover Clips to further secure cover. DO NOT HANG BOTTLES. Bottles hung from the cover
  will tear the cover!
   

• DURING THE OFF-SEASON:
  [  ] Remove leaves and heavy debris that accumulate on cover
  [  ] Remove excess water from top of cover (A submersible cover pump works best).
  
  

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