How to Open Your Swimming Pool for Spring

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a small cover pump to remove rain and snow melt.

   As the water is being pumped, "tighten up" the cover by pulling on its edges, so the water gathers into one easily pumped area.
   
   A "bag type" leaf net and your pool brush on the pole can be used to remove leaves and debris.
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   Step 2: After water and debris is removed

   Water bags can be folded or rolled after being hosed clean. , Take cover to open area where it can be unfolded and hosed clean.
   
   A sloping yard or driveway makes this easier. , Fan fold (accordion-style) cover to facilitate its installation in the fall. , Place in a dry, rodent free location for its summer storage. ,,,, It's good practice to clean with hose and lubricate with a light oil. ,, Fold it seam to seam, then roll like a sleeping bag and stuff it into storage bag. ,,
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   Step 3: drain water bags (or remove whatever is being used to hold down sides of cover).

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   Step 4: Remove cover quickly by fan-folding it into 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) folds on one end of the pool.

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   Step 5: When cover is cleaned

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   Step 6: allow to dry or use blower to hasten drying.

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   Step 7: Roll tightly and wrap with rope or twine to prevent it from unrolling during storage.

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   Step 8: Use broom

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   Step 9: leaf net

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    Step 10: hose and/or blower to remove leaves and debris from top and edges of cover.

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    Step 11: Remove springs from anchors with removal tool.

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    Step 12: Use 3/4" pipe to lever springs from anchors

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    Step 13: if removal tool cannot be located.

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    Step 14: Use 1/4" hex key (Allen wrench) to put anchors into the down position

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    Step 15: flush with the deck.

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    Step 16: Fan fold cover (accordion-style) to facilitate its re-installation in the fall.

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    Step 17: Use hose

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    Step 18: broom or blower to clean off cover as it's folded.

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    Step 19: Place on chair to dry for a few hours before moving it INDOORS for summer storage.

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    Step 20: If storing outdoors

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    Step 21: hang up off the ground

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    Step 22: and / or use moth balls to repel rodents from nesting in the cover.

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