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WINTERIZING PROCEDURE - POWER OUTAGE / FROZEN POOL

  

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NOTE:  The main goal is to reduce the possibility of freeze damage by draining all the water out of your pool equipment. The water will equalize back to ground level where the underground pipes are more insulated.

1. Turn “OFF” the pool equipment at cut off switch or circuit breaker.

2. Open the air bleed valve on top of the filter as well as the drain plug at the bottom of the filter tank.

3. Remove winterizing drain plug(s) on heater header(s). Be sure to remove plugs on both ends of heater if applicable. Note there is usually an inspection plate that must be removed for rear headers.

4. Remove drain plugs on bottom of every auxiliary pump in your system to drain water from basket and impeller cavity. Most pumps have 2 drain plugs.
   

5. Open all suction and return valves – unless your equipment is below pool water level (in that case, keep them closed).

6. Loosen lid on automatic chlorinator.This will allow water to siphon from the cylinder.
   

7. Place a plastic container (such as an empty gallon milk container) in each skimmer – this can be weighted down with pea gravel or 1/3 full of water. If ice forms in the skimmer, the container will allow for expansion, helping to prevent freeze damage to simmer can.

8. Remove drain plug on pool cleaner pump.

9. BACKWASH VALVE:  If you have a push/pull type, place the handle in the backwash position.  If you have a multi-port type, depress the handle and rotate it so the pointer on handle is between any two of the marked settings.

10. Cover equipment (or build a “tent” around the system) to protect it from cold and add a heat source. You may use a tarp or drop cloth found at any Home Improvement Store