FIBRO F-16 Instructions Manual

Winterizing

Advertisement

It is important to follow these instructions to ensure the pool's proper functioning and
durability.
Basic rule:
NEVER EMPTY YOUR POOL
because of the possible water pressure under the pool. If not, the warranty will no longer
be in effect.
The water level in the draining well must be checked before reducing the water level in
the pool. The draining well must always be at least 2 feet (66 cm) lower than the water
level in the pool. It is important to consider in the calculations the decrease in the pool's
water level (5 inches (13cm) below the opening of the skimmer) for the closing as
illustrated below. There must always be more water in the pool than in the groundwater;
this principle is valid for concrete or vinyl swimming pools.
Important: Should the forecast predict heavy rain, it is important to check the water level
level in your draining well before, during and after. The water level in your well should be
lower than the one in your pool. If necessary, empty out the well using a submersive pump.
It is normal for the pool's water to be high. Best be too high than too low.

Necessary items:

Mop
Vaccuum cleaner that blows and sucks air (Shop Vac)
or compressor
Winterizing kit (supplied at the time of purchase)
8 litres of biodegradable antifreeze
Right-handed screwdriver
Leaf net (needed to facilitate the pool's opening.
Without this net, the leaves settle to the bottom and may
stain the swimming pool).
WINTERIZING
A F-16 MODEL
FIBRO POOL
Sand or glass system
without the manufacturer's authorization,
draining well
5" pcs (13 cm)
Kit
Fall net
Winter tarp

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the F-16 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for FIBRO F-16

  • Page 1 WINTERIZING A F-16 MODEL FIBRO POOL Sand or glass system It is important to follow these instructions to ensure the pool’s proper functioning and durability. Basic rule: NEVER EMPTY YOUR POOL without the manufacturer's authorization, because of the possible water pressure under the pool. If not, the warranty will no longer be in effect.
  • Page 2 Make sure the water chemistry is balanced: before closing the swimming pool, it is important to balance the water to avoid the appearance of stains and tartar. • Vacuum the pool • Purchase a chemical winterizing kit...
  • Page 3 WINTERIZING A F-16 MODEL FIBRO POOL Steps: 1. Important: Check the draining well before emptying the pool. (img.1) 2. Reduce the water level to 5 inches (13 centimetres) below the skimmers opening (img.2). The pool's water level should be below the return jets (img.3).
  • Page 4 9. Empty your filter's tank by unscrewing the plug at its base (img.10). Then, remove the sight-glass and its "gasket" (img.11) at the top of the filter (img.12) as well as the gauge (img.13) ** For those with a permanent backwash pipe. To empty the pipe, put the lever at the top of the filter in the Closed position (img.14), then blow air from the opening of the sight-glass (img.15).
  • Page 5 16. Once all the water has been purged, the return lines can be capped (img.28) with threaded plugs or expandable rubber plugs (img.29) depending on your pool's type of jets. Then, reopen the air controls (img.30) on the edge of the pool, pour in 4 litres of antifreeze and shut the air controls.
  • Page 6 19. Remove the 2" threaded plug that was inserted in step 17 (img.43). It is normal that gravity caused the water to return to the skimmer (img.44). Pour approximately 4 litres of antifreeze into the skimmer until coloured antifreeze comes out of the pool's bottom drain (img.45). If the water level inside your draining well is generally high, increase the pool's water level until it reaches the bottom of theskimmer (img.46).

Table of Contents