AQUEA 475-201 User manual

INSTALLATION &CARE GUIDE
PART NO. 475-201 |475-203 |475-205 |475-207
READ THIS DOCUMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WILL VOID WARRANTY.
PRODUCT ONLY TO BE INSTALLED & SERVICED BY A SUITABLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
DO NOT USE ACID/CHEMICAL WASHES . DISCOLORATION MAY OCCUR AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.
INSTALLER TO ENSURE INSTALLATION MEETS ALL APPLICABLE ENGINEERING & REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS.
DO NOT CARRY LID WITH KEY.
ALWAYS REMOVE KEY FROM LID ONCE LOCKED. KEEP KEY OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. ONCE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE
INSTALLER MUST PROVIDE THIS MANUAL TO OWNER/OPERATOR TO STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.
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the information supplied.
Ref: 475-818-03
1. SEE “GENERAL USAGE” SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS
REGARDING CORRECT OPERATION OF LID (SEE PAGE 9)
2. DO NOT CARRY LID WITH LID KEY AS THIS MAY RESULT IN
INJURY OR DAMAGE
3. DO NOT USE HARSH CHEMICALS, ACIDS OR ABRASIVE
MATERIALS TO CLEAN LID, OUTER FRAME OR LID KEY
4. KEEP LID KEY OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. LID SHOULD
ONLY BE OPERATED BY A CAPABLE ADULT
5. ENSURE FINGERS & TOES ARE CLEAR OF LID WHEN
LOWERING TO AVOID INJURY
6. DO NOT OPEN SKIMMER WHILE PUMP IS OPERATING
7. DO NOT LEAVE LID KEY IN LID WHEN NOT IN USE. STORE LID
KEY IN A SAFE PLACE
8. FOR SMOOTH AND RELIABLE OPERATION, KEEP YOUR
V-LOCK LID FREE OF DIRT, SAND, LEAF MATTER AND DEBRIS
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
SAFETY FIRST
PLEASE ENSURE SUITABLE PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SAFE
WORK PRACTICES ARE USED.

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V-LOCK Adhesive
1Lid Key
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Lid
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Spacer Plate
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Outer Frame5
INSTALL PLATE (See page 4)
(P/N: 475-209)
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key dimensions*
MODEL V10 V15 V20 V30
Overall Depth
Overall Width
Overall Length
Internal Lid Depth
Inlay Thickness Range
Overall Inlay Width
Overall Inlay Length
26.0
12.0
8.0 ~ 11.0
32.0
18.0
12.0 ~ 16.0
37.0
23.0
15.0 ~ 22.0
47.0
33.0
25.0 ~ 32.0
342.0
342.0
322.0
322.0
OUTER
FRAME
LID
*All dimensions in millimeters. Tolerance +/- 1.0mm

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NEW BUILD
RETRO-FIT
RETRO-FIT
OUTER FRAME PREPARATION - STONE/TILE
NEW BUILD
To create recess for Outer Frame:
Carefully cut existing tile/stone to
create recess for Outer Frame (A).
Remove debris to a depth suitable for
overall height of V-LOCK model to be
installed (See Page 2) plus mortar bed
allowance (B).
RETRO-FIT
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Align & centre Outer Frame over
existing skimmer box opening (A).
Mark perimeter of Outer Frame on
surrounding stone/tile (B).
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Check & confirm finished height of
stone/tile.
Check & confirm overall height of
V-LOCK model to be installed
(See Page 2).
Prepare a level bed slightly larger than
overall size of Outer Frame including
mortar bed allowance (A).
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P/N: 475-209
P/N: 475-209
OPTIONAL - Insert Install Plate (P/N.
475-209) into Outer Frame with label
facing upwards, and press down gently
until it rests on stop ribs (A).
Adjust as required to ensure Outer
Frame is level, square and top rim is
flush with surrounding surface (B).
**WHILE MORTAR IS WET**
To install Outer Frame:
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**AFTER MORTAR HAS SET**
To finish Outer Frame:
PREFERRED - Fill gap surrounding
Outer Frame using a suitable
expansion joint gap filler (A).
ALTERNATE - Apply grout around
Outer Frame perimeter using preferred
mortar/grout compound*.
OPTIONAL - Remove Install Plate
(P/N. 475-209) after compound is
fully cured (B).
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To lay mortar bed:
Using appropriate mortar mix, insert
mortar into recess surrounding
skimmer box opening (A).
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY MORTAR
THAT FALLS INTO SKIMMER BOX
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY MORTAR
THAT FALLS INTO SKIMMER BOX
To position Outer Frame:
Place Outer Frame on mortar bed.
Mortar must fully support Outer
Frame (A).
Ensure top rim of Outer Frame is flush
with top face of surrounding stone/tile.
Remove any excess mortar and ensure
skimmer box opening is fully
accessible through Outer Frame (B).
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OUTER FRAME INSTALLATION -STONE/TILE
* Using rigid grout or mortar may result in gaps/cracking appearing over time due to natural expansion & contraction.

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Applying decking:
Lay decking around Outer Frame
leaving a small clearance gap (A).
HINT: For a seamless installation, cut
boards spanning Outer Frame so that a
section equal to width of Lid is
removed. These pieces can be used to
create a perfectly grain-matched Lid
inlay.
To install Outer Frame:
Adjust as required to ensure Outer
Frame is square, level and centred on
skimmer box opening (A).
Attach Outer Frame to sub-frame with
suitable fasteners through
pre-moulded mounting holes (B).
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To prepare sub-frame:
Construct square opening in
sub-frame slightly larger than Outer
Frame, centred over skimmer box
opening (A).
Fix corner gussets to sub-frame
opening. Ensure gussets are recessed
so top surface of Outer Frame rim is
flush with finished decking level (B).
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OUTER FRAME INSTALLATION -Decking

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1~3mm
Prepare inlay for installation:
Carefully cut and remove V-notch
material from inlay (A).
Thoroughly clean and dry inlay to
maximise adhesive bond strength (B).
ENSURE INLAY IS FREE FROM
DUST, OIL , DEBRIS AND
COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE
CONTINUING.
To cut inlay material to size:
Place inlay material in desired layout
on a flat surface.
Carefully cut to correct size to suit
V-LOCK Lid (A). (See Page 2)
To mark V-notch cut-out:
Place inlay material with preferred
surface facing upwards.
Position Spacer Plate on inlay material.
Align & centre V-notch edge of Spacer
Plate with selected edge of inlay (A).
Mark V-notch cut-out profile (B).
FOR INLAYS 1~3mm THINNER THAN
INTERNAL LID DEPTH
To apply adhesive :
Insert V-LOCK Adhesive into caulking
gun & cut nozzle to provide a
minimum 6mm wide bead.
Apply a generous, even bead across
entire internal surface of Lid (A).
LID INLAY INSTALLATION - STONE/TILE
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3+ mm
Finishing Lid:
PREFERRED - Fill gap surrounding
inlay material using an appropriate
expansion joint gap filler (A).
ALTERNATE - Apply grout around
inlay perimeter using preferred
mortar/grout compound (B)*.
DO NOT USE HARSH CHEMICALS,
ACID WASHES OR ABRASIVE
MATERIALS TO CLEAN LID
* Using rigid grout or mortar may result in gaps/cracking appearing over time due to natural expansion & contraction.
To position inlay material:
Carefully flip Lid over and check inlay is
centred for consistent grout line
thickness.
If required insert tiling wedges or
similar to adjust inlay to correct
position (A).
LEAVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 24
HOURS TO ALLOW ADHESIVE TO
CURE FULLY.
To install inlay material into Lid:
Place inlay material face-down on a
flat work surface.
Invert Lid and lower onto inlay material
(A) until Lid outer rim is touching work
surface (B).
LEAVE FOR APPROXIMATELY 15
MINUTES TO ALLOW ADHESIVE TO
PARTIALLY CURE.
FOR INLAYS MORE THAN 3 mm
THINNER THAN INTERNAL LID DEPTH
To apply adhesive :
Insert V-LOCK Adhesive into caulking
gun & cut nozzle to provide a
minimum 6mm wide bead.
Apply a generous, even bead across
entire internal surface of Lid (A).
Insert Spacer Plate into Lid (B).
Apply generous, even bead across
entire top surface of Spacer Plate (C).
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DECKING
THICKNESS
LID INLAY INSTALLATION - Decking
To install decking inlay:
Pre-cut decking to fit Lid. Use Spacer
Plate as template for V-notch if
required (A).
Attach decking to battens with
appropriate timber fasteners (B) or
adhesive.
ENSURE FASTENER LENGTH IS
MINIMUM 2.0mm LESS THAN LID
INTERNAL DEPTH.
To prepare Lid for mounting battens:
Invert Lid and select preferred
mounting points for correct batten
orientation.
Drill holes in pre-moulded locations to
suit preferred fasteners and batten
direction (A).
To attach battens:
Pre-cut two timber battens ensuring
batten thickness equals internal Lid
depth minus decking thickness (A).
Fasten battens into Lid using a
combination of fasteners and
appropriate adhesive (B).
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LOCK
UNLOCK
LOCK
UNLOCK
GENERAL USAGE
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To close Lid:
Angle and slide Lid’s rear edge
towards ‘double’ pocket in Outer
Frame (A).
Engage hooks on rear edge of Lid into
pocket and carefully lower Lid into
Outer Frame (B).
LID MUST BE INSERTED IN
CORRECT ORIENTATION TO LOCK.
To unlock Lid:
Insert Lid Key into lock as shown (A).
Rotate Key 90 degrees clockwise to
unlock position. Lid Key is now captive
in Lid.
To remove Lid:
Using Lid Key as a handle lift Lid
upwards (A), then grab edges of Lid by
hands and remove from Outer Frame.
DO NOT CARRY LID WITH LID KEY.
To lock Lid:
Rotate Lid Key 90 degrees anti-clock-
wise to locked position, ensuring latch
engages correctly in outer frame (A).
Remove Lid Key vertically from lock
and store in safe place (B).
KEEP LID KEY OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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TO OPEN LID
TO CLOSE LID

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WARRANTY POLICY
AQUEA (a division of Vantage Products Pty. Ltd.) warrants that,
subject to the exclusions and limitations below, its products will be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum
period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase. All warranty
periods commence on the date of purchase by the customer and
are only valid in original country of purchase. The provisions of this
warranty are not transferable.
If a defect appears in any Product supplied by AQUEA before the
end of the Warranty Period due solely to defective materials or
workmanship, AQUEA will in its sole discretion, and subject to
these terms and conditions, either:
a) repair the Product or the defective part of the Product free of
charge; or
b) have the Product or the defective part of the Product repaired
by a qualified repairer free of charge; or
c) replace the Product.
AQUEA at its sole discretion may replace defective parts of the
Products with parts and components of similar quality, grade and
composition where an identical part or component is not available.
Refurbished parts may be used to repair the Products.
All repairs are to be carried out by AQUEA or its authorised repairer
only. This warranty does not cover any costs related to travel,
removal or re-installation associated with repair or replacement of
the Product.
TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM
To claim under this warranty the customer should immediately
cease use of the Product once alleged defect is identified, and
contact AQUEA within 30 days.
To make a claim the customer must:
1. Provide the following information:
(a) proof of purchase disclosing date and place of purchase;
(b) full details of the alleged defect; and
(c) any other appropriate documentation.
2. The customer must make the Product or site available to
AQUEA or its authorised repair agent for inspection and testing. If
such inspection and testing finds no defect in the Product, the
customer must pay AQUEA’s usual costs of service work and
testing.
3. The customer agrees to pay AQUEA’s usual charges (including
any service fee) for any goods or services provided by AQUEA not
covered by this product warranty.
4. The customer is responsible for the cost of transport and all
insurance of the Product to and from AQUEA or its authorised
repair agent.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
This warranty only applies where the following conditions are met:
1. The customer complies with the following general maintenance
requirements:
(a) The Product is maintained free from general debris or foreign
matter.
(b) The Product is maintained and serviced regularly (at least
every 12 months) by a suitably qualified professional.
(c) Where applicable, the Product is replaced at specified
intervals as outlined in product literature by AQUEA.
2. Where applicable, Product has been used in pool or spa water
which:
(a) is maintained within a pH range of 7.2-7.6, and chemically
balanced as per accepted industry standards.
(b) is regularly (at least once a month) treated with a sanitising
system in compliance with applicable regulatory
recommendations or regulations.
(c) has not exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in temperature.
(d) has not been exposed to freezing conditions.
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
This warranty will not apply where:
(a) the Product has not been installed in accordance with the
installation instructions provided with the Product, any statutory
requirements and these terms and conditions;
(b) the Product has not been installed by a suitably qualified
professional trained in the installation and operation of such
products with more than 12 months industry experience;
(c) a failure to observe and comply with the instructions supplied
with product for the proper use, service or maintenance of the
Product has occurred;
(d) the Product has been used for a purpose other than that for
which it was designed and manufactured;
(e) removal or installation of the Product has contributed to, or
resulted in, the defect or damage;
(f) the Product has been repaired, altered or modified by someone
other than AQUEA or its authorised agent;
(g) substitute or replacement parts not provided by AQUEA have
been used;
(h) the defect has arisen due to abuse, misuse, neglect, or accident;
(i) the Product has been subject to abnormal conditions, including
environment, temperature, water, fire or other acts of nature;
(j) the Product has been subject to abnormal corrosive conditions
or abrasive chemicals;
(k) the defect is the result of corrosion or normal wear and tear;
(l) the defect is the result of insect and/or vermin infestation;
(m) concrete, cement, render, pebbles or other pool surface
finishes contribute to the defect, or inhibit proper function of the
Product;
(n) the damage occurred in transit;
(o) after testing and inspection AQUEA cannot establish any fault
in the Product;
(p) the Product has been used in a commercial application;
(q) the Product has not been supplied by AQUEA;
(r) the defect is related to any cause other than a defect in the
materials or workmanship of the Product.
LIMITATIONS
AQUEA makes no express warranties or representations other than
set out in this warranty.
Except to the extent required by the Australian Consumer Law, the
repair or replacement of the Product or part of the Product is the
absolute limit of AQUEA’s liability under this express warranty.
To the extent permitted by law, AQUEA will not be liable for:
(a) Damage to any other property caused by defect in the Product.
(b) Any indirect, special or consequential loss arising from or
related to defects in the Product, including, but not limited to, loss
of time, loss of use of the product, loss of business opportunity,
loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of goodwill, or inconvenience.
(c) Any other damage as a result of weather or natural disaster.
(d) Any claim against the customer by other parties.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have
the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The benefits of this warranty are in addition to any rights and
remedies imposed by Australian State and Federal legislation that
cannot be excluded. Nothing in this warranty is to be interpreted as
excluding, restricting or modifying any State or Federal legislation
applicable to the supply of goods and services which cannot be
excluded, restricted or modified.
Contact
For warranty claims visit www.aquea.com.au or contact AQUEA
using details overleaf.
(Policy Revision 03)

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