What to do in Winter?
Unlike traditional old style above ground pools with frames your Sofpool can be easily emptied and stored away for the winter in the included bag. Your Sofpool is designed to be drained and stored in a safe place during the winter. However, many people choose to leave thier pool up year round. In areas where freezing occures, there is risk of ice damage. Ice damage is not covered under the terms of the warranty. It is advisable to consult your dealer to get as much information as possible before deciding whether or not to leave your pool up in severe winter Conditions.

Winterization

Clean pool first and make sure that the air ring is fully inflated.

1. Purchase 2 plastic 1 1/2 inch plugs from your pool dealer. Place these in the ports when the pump is removed.

2. Remove skimmer assembly.

3. Remove fountain or anything attatched inside the bulkhead fittings.

4. Install plastic plugs with rubber O ring (these can be purchased at the pool dealer as well), hand tighten on inside of pool.

5. Remove Ladder.

6. Add appropriate winter chemicals. (consult local dealer as different regions vary greatly)

7. Cover pool with the Sofpool Security cover and tighten draw string.

8. Drain pump/filter assembly, remove filter, detatch motor and pump from the filter housing by unscrewing lock nut fitting between pump and filter units. Fill pool to original water level when finished.

9. Bring pump and filter parts indoors and store in dry area, preferably heated.

Note, Partially draining water from pool is not recomended.