COVANA LEGEND User manual

User Manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Read this manual before operating the cover
Lisez ce manuel avant d'utiliser le Covana
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LEGEND

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La version française du manuel débute à la page 13.
FRANÇAIS

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Actual labels on all four (4) exterior sides of the LEGEND.
If the original labels are damaged or no longer meet legibility requirements for safe viewing
distance, please obtain replacement labels by contacting Covana or your retailer.
RISK OF INJURY
DO NOT OPERATE THE COVANA WHILE IN WATER.
WARNING
AVOID DROWNING RISK –ENTRAPMENT POSSIBLE
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DROWNING.
INSPECT COVER PERIODICALLY.
POWER SAFETY COVER MEETS ASTM F1346-91 REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE STARTING INTERVENTION ON THE COVANA.
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The key switch must be permanently
mounted and located 5 feet (1.5 m)
away from the swim spa and 5 feet
(1.5 m) above the deck and user must
have full view of the Covana when op-
erating.
REMOVE THE CONTROL KEY AFTER OPERATING THE COVANA.
STORE THE KEY IN A SECURE LOCATION WHEN NOT IN USE.
BRING THE KEY WITH YOU IN THE SWIM SPA TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
OPERATION OF THE COVANA.
NOTICE
NOTICE
5 feet
1.5 meters
Roof
Swim spa
5 feet
1.5 meters

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 Never operate the Covana until all persons and objects are out of the swim spa.
 The Covana should only be operated by an adult.
 Always remove key after use, never leave the key in the key switch.
 Do not operate the Covana while in swim spa.
 The Covana should be in full view when operating key switch.
 Never leave the Covana partially opened or partially closed.
 Lower the Covana in extreme wind conditions.
 Objects inside the spa cannot be seen when the Covana is closed.
 Supervise children at all times.
 Never allow persons or objects on the roof.
 Ensure that users of the Covana understand the escape hatch and how it operates.
 Escape hatch is to be used for emergencies only.
 Inspect escape hatch regularly and ensure that it can open both from the outside and the inside.
Raising and lowering the LEGEND
1. Be sure all debris and snow are removed from the roof of the Covana before operating.
2. Ensure there are no persons in the swim spa or near the swim spa.
3. Ensure there are no obstructions in the way.
4. The key must be held in the proper position until fully opened/closed.
5. The Covana will automatically stop in both the fully opened and fully closed modes.
6. Turn the key clockwise to lower the roof.
7. Turn the key counter clockwise to raise the roof.
8. Key will automatically return to center/off position when released.
9. Remove key when finished operating the Covana.
Using the escape hatch
From below
1. Turn red handle by a quarter turn in either direction to retract the arms.
2. Push straight up on the escape hatch and place to the side.
3. Escape via the hole and call for assistance if required.
From above
1. Do not at any point put your weight on the escape hatch as it may
hinder the person trapped below.
2. Use the Covana key inside the slot located in the white centre part of the handle.
3. Turn the handle until the key falls down.
4. Continue to turn handle one quarter turn in either direction.
5. Lift the escape hatch straight up by gripping its sides and place it to the side.
6. Assist the person trapped below in climbing out of the swim spa via the hole.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY

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Roof
1. Wash only with mild detergent or soap and water.
2. Inspect the cover every month for wear and/or damage.
Lift System
1. The internal jacks will require yearly greasing, early fall is the best time. Use of "Loctite ViperLube High
Performance Synthetic Grease" is recommended.
a. Lower the roof until it is fully closed.
b. Remove the top cap of the posts by removing the two screws located on each side.
c. Spray grease on all of the sliding and mechanical components.
d. Cycle the system up and down a couple times and inspect if any further grease should be applied.
e. Lower the system and reinsert the screws using a hand screwdriver as a power tool may damage the
screws.
Escape Hatch
1. The escape hatch should be checked monthly to ensure function and safety.
a. Ensure that the Covana cover is completely down on the swim spa prior to checking the escape hatch.
b. Remove the key from the key switch.
c. From above, use the Covana key and insert it into the slot located within the white centre portion of
the handle.
d. Turn handle until the key drops into place.
e. Continue to turn handle a quarter turn. You should feel resistance as the arms move. If no resistance
is felt ensure the key is through both slots. If the handle still does not turn the arms, contact your
dealer.
f. Lift out escape hatch by gripping the sides.
g. With escape hatch out, turn the bottom handle and the arms on the side
should move in and out. After this is confirmed, turn the handle so that
the arms are in. If they do not move, contact your dealer.
h. Re-insert the escape hatch.
i. With the key still in, turn the handle back by a quarter turn.
j. Remove key.
k. From the key switch, use the key to lift the LEGEND cover back into the air and ensure that the arms
of the escape hatch are extended as shown.
l. Lower the LEGEND cover back down and remove the key.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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Charging the Battery
1. The battery is connected as shown.
2. Disconnect the battery from the control box by unscrewing the connector as shown below.
3. Connect the supplied charger to the connection you just removed.
4. Plug the charger into any standard power outlet.
5. Charge until charger indicates a full battery.
6. Disconnect the charger and reverse steps 1 through 3 to connect the battery back to the control box.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT
BATTERY IS TO BE STORED INSIDE WHEN TEMPERATURES DROP BELOW -30°C (-22°F).
Battery
Motor
Motor
Key switch
Solar panel
Circuit breaker
RISK OF INJURY
DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE STARTING INTERVENTION ON THE COVANA.
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ITEM ARTICLE
CODE DESCRIPTION QTY
1 210387 SOLAR PANEL 24 V—10 W 1
2 211176 COV-LEGEND-SOLAR PANEL MOUNT BRACKET 2 3 209812 #10-12 X 3/4 (PAN HEAD PHILLIPS #2-SS 18-8) SELF
TAP
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OPTIONAL - SOLAR PANEL

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
The LEGEND will not elevate or lower
 Motor & control box are silent
 No visible movement
No power
Battery needs to be charged. Use supplied
charger to charge battery for at least 8 hours.
If the LEGEND has the optional solar panel,
ensure that it is getting adequate sunlight.
Check control box connections including bat-
tery, motors, key switch and solar panel.
Check key switch –open the key switch and
review connections –might need retightening.
Motor overheated –wait 30 minutes and try
again.
Call your dealer.
Posts are frozen
Remove all snow and ice from the LEGEND
roof.
The LEGEND will not elevate or lower
 Control box clicks
 Motor hums
 Some visible movement
Turn the key clockwise a number of times to
free up frozen post.
Note: DO NOT turn the key counter-
clockwise multiple times as it can cause
the system to reset.
Slap the side of each post to free up the sys-
tem and to break loose any ice/frost.
Spray a silicone base lubricant on the tele-
scoping aluminum sleeves.
Ensure proper seal –turn on all the jets and
air, lower roof, detect any leakage in the area
of the posts. If leakage is occurring, loosen
the outside post clamp and push down on the
roof until leakage stops and retighten clamp
and reinsert safety screw.
Perform the jack greasing procedure.
Mechanical issue Call your dealer.
Escape hatch does not open Mechanical issue Call your dealer.
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