Maintenance & Care
Swimming Pool Maintenance & Kayak Pool Care
Even though our Kayak swimming pools are virtually maintenance-free, we understand that questions do arise about Kayak pool care and routine Kayak swimming pool maintenance. We’ve got all your answers right here!
This section is designed to serve as a handy, accessible resource for all things related to Kayak pool care. While it is not a replacement for your owner’s manual or use and care literature, it can serve as a ready reference to many issues and questions about Kayak swimming pool maintenance.
Don’t forget: We’re always just a phone call away should you have any additional questions. Have your model number and purchase information ready and give a kayak representative a call at: 800.382.SWIM (7946) ext. 600.
Pool Setup & Maintenance Guide Now Available!
Kayak Pools Midwest created this supplement to the Pool Owners Manual with YOU in mind. Got pool care or repair questions? We’ve got answers. This comprehensive manual combines the instructions from the various product manuals you received with your pool and adds information specific to Kayak Pools Midwest customers. Check out our Table of Contents below for complete instructions and detailed diagrams to answer virtually any Kayak Swimming Pool question. You may also download the entire Pool Setup & Maintenance Guide to keep for your records.
AutoPilot® Salt Generator: Initial Startup, Adding Salt, Calibrate Salt
For initial startup programming of the AutoPilot® Digital Pool Pilot, Adding Salt or to Calibrate Salt please follow the steps we’ve outlined in the maintenance manual. If you have a problem or additional questions please call 800-786-7751 and a Kayak representative will assist you.
AutoPilot® Salt System
Say “no” to added chlorine chemicals by saying YES to natural salt! Perfect swimming pool water at the touch of a button. Determine your optimum level of operation, then hit the boost cycle to compensate for periods of extreme weather conditions or heavy bather load. See how the AutoPilot® Salt System works to chlorinate your pool, naturally AND automatically!
Ball Valve: Control the Flow
We're pumped about how easy this device makes it to adjust the flow of water from your pool to the pump. With a simple turn of the handle you can adjust the flow or shut off either the skimmer or bottom drains. Swimming pool maintenance made easy. Let our diagrams walk you through Ball Valve adjustments.
Cleaning the Filter
The filter module should be cleaned when the pressure gauge reading increases to 10 PSI over the normal operating pressure (first time you turn on your pump check the reading on the pressure gauge on the filter – this is your pool’s normal operating pressure). We’ll walk you through cleaning the filter each step of the way.
Cleaning the Skimmer Basket
Follow these five steps regularly for a cleaner skimmer basket. This process keeps pool care simple!
Cleaning the Strainer Basket (Pump)
Keep your strainer basket clear of debris by checking it once a week using the step-by-step guide.
Closing Your Kayak Pool? You Might Need This…
Click here to learn how to close (winterize) your pool. Too busy to close the pool? Let Kayak handle the Pool Closing! Schedule a professional closing with an authorized Kayak Pools Midwest Pool Professional! Reasonable price, no hassles. Call 800.382.SWIM (7946) ext. 600 to speak to a Kayak representative.
Filter Functions
One week after your Kayak swimming pool is installed, your pool water will be sparkling clear all summer long. Read more about our deluxe filter.
Frog Cycler® Auto Chlorinating System
A clear leap in automated pool care chemical control! Water looks and feels better and clearer with less maintenance and less chlorine! Click here to hop to more information about the Frog® Auto Chlorinating System.
How to Replace FROG® Bac Pac
Step by easy step we’ll guide you through changing your FROG® Bac Pac.
How to Replace FROG® Mineral Cartridge
When the pool season is finished follow these easy steps to change the FROG® mineral reservoir.
How to Use the Test Kit
Dip a test strip in your swimming pool and find out the combined chlorine level and pH level to keep your pool its best. Find out what the ideal ranges are for Total Alkalinity, pH, and Free Chlorine.
Opening Your Pool for the Season
Click here to learn how to open your pool this spring. Don’t feel like opening the pool? LET US do this step in swimming pool maintenance for you. Schedule a professional opening on or before May 15 and we’ll provide you with FREE pool chemicals! Call 800.382.SWIM (7946) ext. 600.
Pump: Keeping Water Crystal Clear
This one horse-power pump pulls all the unwanted “floaters” out of your Kayak swimming pool before they reach the filter and chlorinator. Click here for more information on the pump.
Troubleshooting
Noisy pump? Leaking water? Motor won’t run? Motor hums but won’t run? Low water flow returning to pool? Vacuum not working? Air in the system? Liner coming out of track? Pool Leaking? Kayak has solutions for all your swimming pool maintenance questions.
Vacuuming Your Pool
Your Kayak pool vacuum works much the same way as a household vacuum only it uses water instead of air. Vacuuming poolside can be a fun family-shared activity that will leave your water crystal clear. We offer a three-way filtration system with two main bottom drains that filters sediment from the bottom of the pool and a side drain or skimmer for floating debris. This system greatly reduces the time you invest in vacuuming your pool, from once or twice a week for other pools…to three or four times A SEASON for Kayak Pools!
Water Chemistry
Is your pool water cloudy? Rusty or brown? Rapidly losing chlorine? Green or slimy? Are there brown or white spots on your pool liner? Is there a strong chlorine smell? We’ve got the causes and solutions to water problems in a handy table so you can get your pool water back to sparkly in no time!
Accessory Products for Easier Maintenance
What’s more, Kayak offers a wide array of accessory products to make your swimming pool maintenance and pool enjoyment even easier—heat pumps, chlorine generators, water clarification systems and much more! Be sure to peek at our swimming pool parts & accessories page!
