Aquamatic HYDRAMATIC Operational Manual page 16

15
Winterizing Your Cover
year.
It is important to maintain the same water level all Pool covers do have a limit as to how much water,
snow, and ice they can support. Without the support of water underneath the cover, tracks may pull down, and the
cover may tear. Damage could also occur to the coping or may create a hazardous situation. A gallon of water
equals (8) pounds, rain water accumulation can quickly result in a ton of water. ** In areas of high snowfall, open
cover completely **
Do not run the cover below 40*F as this can create cold cracks in the vinyl
Inspect your water level at least once a week. If you are intending to lower your water level when you close your pool
for the winter, Aquamatic requires that you keep the cover rolled up in its recess or enclosure.
Fall Maintenance
: As freezing weather or the rainy season approaches, it is important to keep any standing
water off your cover. Your cover pump can be left on the cover through freezing weather. Refer to cover pump
instructions that are supplied in your cover pump box. (Any questions or warranty issues with the cover pump should
be sent directly to the pump manufacturer and not Aquamatic).
Recess and Vault Maintenance
On undertrack cover systems, the cover recess, should be kept free of leaves and debris to allow rainwater
and pool spillover to drain freely.
Although, maoisture will not necessarily damage a hydraulic system, water should not be left standing in the pit, as the
system should not be submerged. Also standing water will become stagnant and produce an offensive odor. Algae will
also grow in such water and can be carried into the pool by the cover fabric being immersed in it.
If too many leaves accumulate in the pit, they will eventually rub on the cover as it winds up on the drum
and possibly retard the cover operation. This will also cause the leaves to be carried back onto the pool by the cover
fabric.
We suggest cleaning out the pit at least twice a year, once in the early spring, and again in the early fall.
This can be accomplished by using a garden hose and spraying the debris towards one end of the cover recess
and removing it with your hands and a wet-dry vacuum. BE SURE TO ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, AS
SPIDERS, SNAKES RODENTS LIKE TO MAKE THEIR HOMES IN THESE LOCATIONS.
Your Hydramatic Cover is designed to float on the pool water surface and will only function properly when
the pool water level is maintained within 1 to 2 inches of its normal operating level.
Remember, a cubic foot of water weighs approximately 62 lbs. Therefore, 1 inch of water on a 20 ft. by
40 ft. cover is equal to about two tons of weight or about 4000 lbs. However, if the pool cover is
completely supported by pool water, the net effect of the weight is essentially negligible.