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4. 1 • REMOVE SHARP OBJECTS,POOL TOYS AND TOWELS,ETC. BEFORE f , 1 „ ' OPERATING THE POOL COVER. `? •REMOVE LEAVES,INSECTS AND DIRTY WATER,ETC. AS SOON AS - I POSSIBLE BEFORE THEY CAN LEAVE A STAIN OR RESIDUE. • CLEAN THE POOL COVER OFTEN BY RINSING WELL WITH CLEAN FRESH WATER. Rinsing often, helps remove evaporated chemical solids that can shorten the life of your pool cover(especially indoor pool covers). I' • REMOVE DIFFICULT STAINS. Start by scrubbing with a soft bristled brush, wipe with a clean cloth, rinse and repeat. For persistent or oily residues,like suntan lotion or stains left from debris,use a low phosphate, non-detergent cleaner, scrub,rinse well and wipe dry. 1., •DO NOT USE DETERGENTS ON YOUR VINYL POOL COVER—THEY CAN DAMAGE IT AND VOID THE WARRANTY. • CLEAN AWAY ALGAE STAINS (PARTICULARLY BLACK ALGAE). Algae can be found on the underside of the pool cover and can be cleaned by scrubbing with a stiff synthetic bristle brush. Use a mixture of diluted i house-hold bleach such as Clorox regular bleach, in a ratio of 9 to 1, nine parts water to one part bleach. Read and understand all safety-use labels. "' Always add the bleach to the water only, and take steps to protect yourself A:4 and the area from splashing. • INSPECT THE POOL COVER FOR PREMATURE WEAR OR DETERIO- RATION. • REPAIR EVEN THE SMALLEST HOLES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If water penetrates the vinyl and is exposed to the scrim (the thread-like reinforcement), the scrim will soak up water; carrying chemicals and contaminates to the inside of the fabric. This can lead to discoloring, '•_$ } stiffening and/or deterioration of the pool cover. Repair both sides of the x, hole in the pool cover when possible. • Ga • HAVE ROUTINE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY A <. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. • MAINTAIN PROPER WATER LEVEL IN THE POOL FOR SAFETY ' AND POOL COVER OPERATION-85% of the pool cover surface must be in contact with the pool water to help prevent mechanical failure and to ensure safety barrier integrity. }. • MAINTAIN PROPER POOL WATER BALANCE AND PH. Long-term < I` , • imbalance or consistently fluctuating PH can ruin the vinyl pool cover in just a season or two. Making sure the water is balanced is a top priority. Failure to do so could result in the premature failure or wear of the pool y 4')\x `r cover and the entire pool system. ru- • WITH FREQUENT USE OF THE POOL COVER, CHEMICALS RE- ti' ,`#tj.' QUIRED AND WATER USAGES ARE DRAMATICALLY REDUCEDa ti` g---! Chemical treatments should be adjusted to reflect a covered pool. When • covering the pool for extended periods, like winterizing, adjust automatic yq chemicals, feeders, salt systems and ozone generators to appropriate levels for a covered unused pool. Poo,.COVER SPECIALISTS®2016 15