Skimmer Winterizing Plate Installation

The following video/manual is a step-by-step tutorial for installing your skimmer winterizing plate on your above ground pool thru-wall skimmer at season’s end. Whether you have a standard or widemouth thru-wall skimmer the instructions are the same.

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Skimmer Winterizing Plate Installation

1

Keep the pool water at its normal level or lower it below the skimmer based on your preference.

2

Remove only the screws from the plastic face plate of the skim- mer which match the holes in the winterizing plate. Some screws must be left in place to prevent the liner from shifting. Save the removed screws for re-use. (Fig. 1)

3

Place the gasket and the winterizing plate over the skimmer face plate making sure that the holes are properly aligned. (Fig. 2)

4

Secure the gasket and the winterizing plate to the plastic skimmer face plate with the screws included in the kit. Do not over tighten the screws. (Fig. 3)

5

Check the gasket area to ensure that there is no leakage into the skimmer and/or between the liner and pool wall. If leakage should occur, continue tightening the screws until leakage stops.

6

When removing the winterizing plate to open your pool next season, make sure to use the screws saved in step No. 2 to secure your face plate. Using the screws included in the winterizing kit (long screws) could cause serious damages to your skimmer that would not be covered under warranty.