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CLEANERS An automatic pool cleaner will dramatically reduce the time spent on weekly maintenance. If you fill your pool with well water, you"ll need to add a metal remover. FILTERS When cleaning cartridge filters, soak them in a cleaning solution for 24 hours, then hose them off before reinstalling. D.E. filters should be disassembled and cleaned at least once per season. Is your sand filter 3-5 years old? If so, ask your pool professional if it"s time to replace the sand. If your filter pressure gauge indicates that pressure has dropped below the normal reading for a clean filter, check to see if you have a clogged pump or skimmer basket. CLOSING KIT Cleaning your sand or D.E. filters when you close your pool for the season will ensure that they are ready for action when you open your pool the following summer. To obtain maximum filtration and energy efficiency backwash or clean your filter regularly as directed. GASKETS, O-RINGS, & RUBBER FITTINGS If your pool has a deck-mounted junction box, check the condition of the gaskets regularly--and replace as needed--to make sure the box cannot be penetrated by water. When closing your pool for the season, coat all accessible o-rings, rubber fittings, and gaskets with a silicone O-ring lube to keep them from drying out. HEATERS To maintain your heater"s heating efficiency, follow a regular program of preventive maintenance, including annual inspection and de-liming of the heat exchanger when necessary. LIGHTING The addition of fiber optic or automated color changing lighting can dramatically enhance your nighttime pool enjoyment. PUMPS Turn the pool pump off before operating the multi-port valve. If your pump starts running louder or making unusual noises, shut it off and contact your pool professional. If your pump motor hums but will not start, turn off the power and check to see if the impeller is clogged with debris. Make a habit of checking and emptying skimmer and pump baskets regularly. SKIMMERS To prevent your skimmer basket from tipping over when the pump switches on or off, place a small weight or rock in the bottom (the weight must be larger than the suction pipe below the basket). Check to make sure the skimmer weir is in place and is moving freely. Make a habit of checking and emptying skimmer and pump baskets regularly. S.Merillat÷®


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