How to Vacuum the Bottom of an Intex Above-Ground Pool

Dirt, sand and other sediment may settle to the bottom or your Intex above-ground pool. There are few ways to prevent it if you keep your pool uncovered. To combat this problem, Intex offers a pool vacuum accessory to keep the bottom of your pool clean. It works by hooking up to a source of water and uses water pressure to provide suction. An included debris bag contains the mess so you can dispose of it cleanly after vacuuming.

Things You'll Need

• Intex pool vacuum
• Garden hose
• Water spigot

Instructions

1. Twist the end of the garden hose onto the hose attachment on the pool vacuum. Twist the other end onto the water spigot.

2. Turn on the water and place the pool vacuum into the pool. Keep adjusting the water pressure as you suction up dirt to determine which level offers the best suction power.

3. Move the pool vacuum head over the bottom of the pool in even strokes. Make passes throughout the pool, overlapping your passes so you cover the entire bottom. Continue to make more passes until you can see all dirt and debris is removed.

4. Turn off the water spigot. Remove the vacuum from the pool. Twist off the garden hose from the vacuum's head. Remove the debris bag from the vacuum and dispose of the dirt and sand in a trash container. Allow the debris bag to dry completely before placing it back on the pool vacuum.

References

• Intex: Easy Set Pool Owner's Manual
• Intex: Pool Maintenance Kit Operating Instructions