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• Turn off pool timers - pool.jmehan.com
• Set heater to off.
• Turn power off.
• Turn off gas using external shutoff.
• Drop water level below returns by about an inch or so using sump pump (about 5 hours).
• Remove return jets

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• Depressurize system by releasing air from top of filter.
• Remove pump drain plug and disconnect pump.
• Attach zip lock bag over wires and secure with an elastic.
• Drain cartridge filter and remove pleated filters.
• Force air though filter output through heater.
• Remove drain plug from heater.
• Remove salt cell and install winter cap.
• Clean filter parts and put in filter and re-seal.
• Plug pump output with #11 plug and force air through filter drain. This will force air through the return lines.

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• Force air through returns lines  using a shop vac. Plug one return using plugs to force water out other line and then repeat with the other line.
• Remove drain plug from heater and force out water with air.
• Vacuum water from skimmer and force Force air through intake(skimmer) line.

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• Add antifreeze to skimmer drain and attach "gizmo" . Vacuum skimmer if needed.and extra section of pool noodle.
• Add antifreeze to return lines and plug.
• Add antifreeze to skimmer intake line.
• Open top of heater and turn gas off
• Plug pump Input with #11 plug.
• Remove salt cell and install winter cap.Turn off gas using external shutoff
• Clean filters.
• Store pump, salt cell inside. Store filters inside garage attic.
• Install Cover

Water Chemistry

Important

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After a couple of weeks, notice the Ph was high.

Chemicals

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