How do I open my Above Ground Pool?

Above Ground Pool Opening Instructions:

1. If you have a solid cover you should use a cover pump to remove the water from the top of the cover. Be sure to remove any debris such as leaves, sticks, acorns, etc off the cover. Try not to get any debris from the top of the cover into the pool. Be sure to clean your winter cover with Stow Away (DO NOT clean your cover with household products). Your winter cover should be stored in a plastic garbage bin with a lid, and should not be stored where animals or insects can get to it. Basement storage is highly recommended.
2. Be sure to remove the cable winch and any cover clips attached to the cover.
3. Remove the cover slowly being careful not to get any water or debris from the top of the cover in the pool.
4. Your water level may be low. Replace the water level to mid skimmer level.
5. Install your pump and mount it to your base using the two mounting screws. Be sure to reattach your ground wire.
6. Connect the pump suction hose to the skimmer and the return hose to the outlet. Make sure you tighten the clamps on the hoses.
7. Remove the winter plug from the jet and skimmer plate from the skimmer.
8. Install your skimmer basket, weir door, and ladder.
9. If you have a D.E. filter be sure to recharge your filter by adding the appropriate amount of D.E. to the filter. If you have a sand filter and you have not changed the sand in 3-5 years now is the best time to do it.
10. Make sure the strainer housing is filled with water. Turn your system on.
11. Once your filter is up and running, try to remove as much debris from the pool as possible by scooping it out with a deep net skimmer. After the large debris is removed, brush and vacuum the pool.
12. You are now ready to add your opening chemicals.

• Burn Out Extreme or Super Soluble- Both are a concentrated from of chlorine to boost your chlorine level. Both can be added directly to your pool water, or can be added through the skimmer.
• Algae All 60 or Back Up –The purpose of these chemicals is to help stop and/or prevent the growth of algae from over the winter months.

13. After adding your opening chemical kit the pool should be filtered for 24 hours. After the 24 hour period, it is crucial to bring in a water sample. At this point Pools Plus will gladly balance your water and get you started on your Bioguard 1-2-3 system.

*Remember water testing is a FREE service that we at Pools Plus provide.

*Water chemistry is crucial to the functioning of your pool. Incorrect water chemistry can destroy costly pool equipment, such as your filter, and can also ruin your liner.

*If you have ANY questions, please feel free to call us at (401) 949-0022. We will gladly help you with any problems or concerns you have.