Winterizing the Filter

• 1). Lower the water in your pool by setting the filter on the "drain" setting. Drain the water until it rests just above skimmer level. Then, with a submersible pump, lower the water below the skimmer and all return lines. On most pools this will be about 18 inches.
  
  
• 2). Turn off the breaker to the pool pump, and unhook the pump from the filter. You should be able to turn all connections by hand.
  
  
• 3). Unhook the filter from the water lines, and open the drain at the bottom of the filter, allowing all water to drain from the tub.
  
  
• 4). Remove all other plumbing from the filter. Dry off any filter gaskets or O-rings, and smear O-ring/gasket lubricant onto the gaskets. Place the gaskets/O-rings in a plastic zip-lock bag, and store them indoors with the plumbing.
  
  
• 5). Place a plastic bag over each plumbing opening on the filter and secure it with twine or heavy-duty rubber bands.
  
  

Winterizing the Pump

• 1). Verify that the breaker for the pump is turned off. Unplug the pump and unhook it from the filter.
  
  
• 2). Open the plug on the pump beneath the area where the strainer basket is located and open the pump lid to allow the pump to completely drain.
  
  
• 3). Dry any pump gaskets or O-rings and smear O-ring/gasket lubricant onto them. Place the gaskets/O-rings in a plastic zip-lock bag. Place the bag inside the pump, gently replace the pump lid and close the drain.
  
  
• 4). Move the pump indoors for winter storage.