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7.5.2 Winter Maintenance
Inspect the water level in the pool at least once a
month and add water if necessary. (One method
is to add water via the skimmer.) Note that your
water level may appear to be normal if there is ice
or snow on the cover. The weight on top of the
cover displaces an equal volume of water under the
cover and the pool water may be much lower than it
appears. Adding water will float the ice or snow on
the cover upward, thus relieving stress on the cover.
As the ice or snow melts the cover pump will turn
on to remove it. Your cover will survive the winter if
these procedures are followed.
7.5.3 Drainage
Any drain in the housing should be kept free of
debris to allow water to drain freely. The lid covering
the housing should always be kept in place to avoid
someone stepping into the housing area and to
prevent rain from directly entering the housing.
IMPORTANT
If it is not possible to keep your pool full during the winter,
then the cover should be left off the pool and other safety
precautions should be taken.
Section 8. Chemicals and Your Cover
The pool's chemical program may be significantly
different from that of a pool without a cover. With
proper use, the cover will substantially reduce
chemical loss; therefore, any previous chemical
programs may need to be adjusted to maintain
proper chemical balance in your covered pool.
8.1 Chemical Build-up
You must avoid a build-up in the quantity of
chemicals in the pool water that can result in serious
damage to pool walls and equipment. Such a build-
up may also create an improper water balance
which may cause deterioration of the vinyl cover.
A deterioration so caused is not covered by the
warranty.
To avoid chemical build-up, allow the chemicals to
circulate before closing the cover after adding any
chemicals to your pool. Test the water at the surface
with your test kit to ensure that it is safe to cover.
If it is safe to swim in, it is safe to cover!
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8.2 High Alkalinity & Chlorine
A high alkalinity or high chlorine level can begin
to break down the cover prematurely. Some pH
adjusters may create harmful levels of alkalinity (high
pH) if they are not allowed to mix with the water
before the cover is closed. The same is true with
chlorine shocks. Some chlorine shocks require 12-24
hours before returning to swim-safe range.
Cover-Pools Incorporated recommends using a
non-chlorine shock because you can close the cover
within 30 minutes. Please check with your pool
service company for proper usage.
8.3 Extended Covering
Before covering the pool for extended periods of
time, such as winterizing, make sure the water is
balanced. Recheck the water after the chemicals
have mixed completely; this may require checking
the pool water a day or two later.
When covering the pool for long periods of time,
adjust your ozone generators and chemical feeders
to an appropriate level for a covered pool. Constant
long-term buildup of ozone can damage the fabric.
8.4 Inform Others
Please make sure your pool service company or
anyone in charge of pool maintenance is aware of
this information.
Obtain a good test kit and use it frequently.
8.5 Maintain Proper Balance
Common sanitizers (dry or liquid) vary in their pH
value. Depending upon the pH value of the specific
type of chlorine used, you may use acid, soda ash,
and baking soda to maintain proper pH and alkalinity
values.
Table 2. Swim-Safe Chemical Levels
Maintain the Following Swim-Safe Levels:
*Chlorine
1—5 ppm 7.2—7.8 ppm
* Sanitizers other than chlorine-based compounds,
per manufacturer guidelines.
WARNING
Never leave an open pool unattended. Instruct anyone you
allow to operate your cover about this!
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pH Alkalinity
80—120 ppm