Water Care Products Needed:

1. Have water tested and balanced.
2. Clean exposed pool surfaces and water line with surface cleaner.
3. Brush and vacuum pool - remove ladders and accessories.
4. Clean skimmer, pump and lint baskets. Remove and store.
5. Clean filter with filter cleaner. This will prevent the sand from hardening while the system sits idle. Follow instructions on the container for usage.
6. Drain pool 2" to 4" below skimmer. Prevent losing pump prime by closing skimmer valve when pool water level falls below opening and starts to pull air. Install Gizzmo. Continue lowering water level through the bottom drain until water reaches desired level.
7. Add Baqua Shock.
8. Add Algaecide - star t up dose.
9. Add Baquacil to acquire a 50 ppm level.
10. Allow pool to circulate at least 6-8 hours after adding water care products.
11. Cover pool.
12. Shut down the Filter - remove plug from bottom to allow water to drain out. Remove pressure gauge from filter and store. Prop Multiport handle up between notches (if you have a winterization position - use that). If your filter is below water level, see your Pool Professional for special instructions.
13. Shut down the Pump - remove the plug and basket and store. Lubricate the o'ring. Add ½ can of Pump Protector into the housing area.
14. Leave valves open.
15. If you have an automatic pool cleaner - follow mfg. Directions for winter storage. Letro and Polaris units - drain pump and store plug.
16. Periodically, as needed, drain excess water from cover. It is okay to allow a ½ inch of water on the cover. A Cover Pump works nicely to keep excess water off the cover.