9636-Winter Survival Guide - Flipbook - Page 4
HOW TO CLOSE
YOUR INGROUND POOL
1. Vacuum dirt and debris from the bottom of your pool
2. OPTIONAL: If water is cloudy use OLD MAN WINTER® 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. If YOUR POOL IS GUNITE—USE OLD MAN WINTER® BLACK ALGAE OUT INSTEAD
OF THE WINTER ORB. 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. Backwash your filter (does not apply for cartridge filters) and thoroughly clean
all internal components
7. Lower water level of pool as per manufacturer’s instructions. Blow out all skimmer and return
lines with a shop-vac or air compressor. Close pool return lines with winterizing plugs and seal
off skimmer lines with a Wizzmo®. Winterize pipe using Blue Seal Pipe Line Anti-Freeze
8. 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
9. IF A GUNITE POOL. Suspend OLD MAN WINTER® TABLET DISPENSER(S) by tying a NYLON
ROPE across your pool. Dispenser must be a minimum of 2 feet from pool liner in all directions.
Punch out all holes on both sides of the dispenser. Dispenser MUST BE TIED. IT IS NOT A
FLOAT. (See chart below for proper dosages)
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 HOLD UM DOWNSTM
SIZE OF
POOL
1 STEP
GALLONS JUMP WINTER OR
START
WATER
ORB
OLD MAN WINTERTM
BLACK ALGAE OUT
Plus
WINTER TABS
ICE
HOLD UM
EQUALIZER DOWNSTM
INGROUND POOLS (With Standard Hoppers)
16’
16’
16’
18’
20’
22’
25’
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
24’
32’
36’
36’
40’
44’
50’
15,300
20,400
22,000
25,000
31,000
37,000
47,000
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
plus
plus
plus
plus
plus
plus
plus
2
2
3
3
3
4
5
15’
15’
15’
15’
15’
(2) 15’
(2) 15’
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
4’
4’
4’
4’
4’
4’
4’
24
24
28
28
32
36
40
REMEMBER: You must begin normal chlorination in the Spring after first period of extended heat.
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