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Campbell pools will be working on converting hard-copy guides into information available for users on our website.  We currently have posted some opening instructions and will be adding more as the season goes on.
Aboveground Pool Opening Instructions
 
  1. If pool is not covered with a winter cover skip to step (4).  If pool is covered with a winter cover, pump the water off the cover with a submersible pump. 
  2. One person on each side of the pool pulls on the cover to remove it while making sure no debris found on the cover falls back into the pool.
  3. Rinse cover and store in safe place.
  4. Re-install all hoses between the circulation equipment (connections to filter, pump, skimmer, nature 2, chlorinator, salt system, light or return).
  5. Re-install plug at the bottom of the filter as well as the sight glass and pressure gauge on filter head.
  6. Re-install eye ball in return or light.
  7. Re-install deck ladder or drop-in steps
  8. Drop basket back in the skimmer.
  9. Fill pool to the desired level (slightly higher then half way in skimmer mouth recommended).
  10. Put filter position on whirlpool or filter.
  11. If pool is dirty, vaccum on waste or drain (not on filter). *do not put automatic cleaner (E.g. Manta) in pool for your spring clean-up.
  12. After pool is clean bring water sample to Campbell Pools to complete your water analysis.