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can my automatic cover be used as a winter cover?
yes. it may be used as your winter cover. your water level must be up throughout the winter to help support excess weight of snow and ice, so you will need to occasionally check your water level throughout the winter. also, like in the warm months, if the temperature is above freezing, you should leave the cover pump on to remove excess water. remove the pump when temperatures turn to freezing, or it is snowing.
is there anything i should know before running my cover?
always have a knowledgeable adult operating the cover.
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