COVANA Evolution User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
Revision 3
2019/02/18
C.A. 213631

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................................2
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW COVANA COVER..................................................3
SAFETY......................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety information...................................................................................................................................................4
Avoiding the risk of electrocution............................................................................................................................5
LABELING .................................................................................................................................................................7
GLOSSARY..............................................................................................................................................................10
QUICK START-UP INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................12
Manual lifting procedure .......................................................................................................................................13
USING THE ESCAPE HATCH.................................................................................................................................14
WINTERIZING THE EVOLUTION COVER..............................................................................................................15
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE........................................................................................................................16
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................................17
Side elevation dimensions....................................................................................................................................17
Frame dimensions and foot print..........................................................................................................................18
Electrical specifications.........................................................................................................................................20
Operating limitations.............................................................................................................................................20
General specifications ..........................................................................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................21
WARRANTY....................................................................................................................... Erreur ! Signet non défini.
APPENDIX ...............................................................................................................................................................26
Washing the Evolution cover................................................................................................................................27
Post greasing procedure.......................................................................................................................................28
Chain lubrification procedure................................................................................................................................30

USER MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS 3
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE
OF YOUR NEW COVANA COVER
On behalf of Covana, we thank you for choosing our product. Pride, attention to detail and excellent engineering
have resulted in the Covana cover you have chosen. With proper care and attention, your Covana cover will last
many years and offer great performance.
Although our products are constructed to last, we strongly recommend that you register your Covana at the time of
purchase to ensure an adequate follow-up process.
In fact, registering your Covana allows us to quickly reach you in the unlikely event a safety notice was ever to be
issued. Your product and safety are a top priority for us at Covana.
You will receive prompt warranty service in the rare event of a technical issue if you have registered your product
by filling out the registration form. Keep in mind the warranty service can only be provided with your bill of sale as
proof of purchase and the work must be provided by a certified technician. If you were to ever experience an
unfortunate occurrence, your product registration will allow us to access necessary information in a timely manner.
Start to experience the benefits of registering your Covana at www.covana.com/warranty.html.
Please take a few minutes to read all the instructions before you use your new Covana cover. This user manual will
help you understand the fundamentals of your cover so you will get the most from your Covana cover for many
years.
For service and advice, do not hesitate to call your Covana local authorized dealer.

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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM REGULARLY.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Safety information
The Covana cover was designed, tested and certified
to be installed over a swim spa and under important
installation instructions issued by Covana. Any other
type of usage will void the warranty and product
certification.
The extra load maximum weight provided in the
specification section of this manual is a provision for
environmental outcomes, such as a small amount of
leftover snow or damp leaves that temporarily
accumulate on the cover and evenly distributed on the
surface of the cover.
The Covana cover was not designed to support any
additional load or people walking or standing on its lid.
Failure to observe this instruction will void the cover’s
warranty and nullify its certification.
The power safety cover meets ASTM F1346-91
requirements.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
children to use this product unless they are
supervised at all times.
Failure to follow all the instructions may result
in injury or even death.
Do not allow people to climb or walk on the
cover at anytime.
Do not allow children to have access to the
Covana cover without supervision.
Inspect the cover periodically. It should raise
smoothly and evenly. Contact your Covana
dealer if any unusual sound is heard during
use.
Never operate the Covana cover until all
people and objects are out of the spa.
WARNING
Be sure to keep the key switch and the key
out of the reach of children.
Do not put any type of fabric or plastic sheet,
such as a tarpaulin, on the Covana cover.
This could overheat the cover and result in
the deformation or delamination of the cover.
Inspect the cover periodically. It should raise
smoothly and evenly. Contact your Covana
dealer if any unusual mechanical sound is
heard during use.
Never use any type of pressure washer or
buffer to clean any surface of the Covana
cover. This could result in premature wear or
damage.
DO
Remove the control key after operating the
Covana cover. Store the key in a secure
location when not in use. Users must bring
the control key in the swim spa with them to
prevent the unauthorized operation of the
cover.
Never leave the key in the key switch.
Check the cover frequently for signs of
deterioration.
Have any repairs, adjustments or mechanical
work performed by your certified Covana
dealer as soon as possible when you notice
a malfunction.
Close the cover when it is not in use or if the
swim spa is not being monitored.
Covana cover should only be operated by an
adult.
Covana cover is not to be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction.

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DO NOT
Operate the unit before all mechanical and
electrical connections have been made.
Step on or stack anything on the Covana
operator cover.
Operate the Covana cover while somebody is
in the hot tub.
Climb, walk or stand on the Covana cover at
any time.
Leave the Covana cover open for more than
12 hours. This could cause the cover to warp
overtime.
Converge or directly reflect sunlight on the
cover. This could cause permanent damage.
Wash the cover with harsh chemicals or
cleaners.
Use a pressure washer to clean any
component of the Covana cover. This could
result in premature wear or damage.
Use an extension cord to connect the Covana
cover to its power source. The cord may not
be properly grounded and the connection is a
shock hazard. An extension cord may cause
a voltage drop, which would cause the motor
to overheat.
CAUTION
Be sure to follow all instructions in this
manual and use only accessories and tools
approved by Covana.
Do not roll the Covana cover onto its side or
slide it on its side. This will damage the siding.
After removing a part, always place it in a safe
place on a clean and level surface to ensure
proper functionality.
All four jacks of the Covana cover must be
properly anchored to the foundation using the
anchoring holes located at the foot of each
jack. The optional non-permanent mounting
plates can be used when anchoring is not
possible, but under strict condition. See Non-
permanent mounting plates installation
section on Installation Manual for further
details.
This product mainly contains steel, plastic,
fiberglass, foam, copper (Cu) and die-cast
aluminum (Al). The gearbox contains oil and
other materials. Please recycle them
properly.
Avoiding the risk of electrocution
ELECTRICAL DANGER
Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in death by electrocution or serious
injury. Disconnect or turn off and secure all
power supplies before starting any
intervention on the Covana cover.
Always have a licensed electrical contractor
perform any electrical maintenance or repairs
on the Covana cover. The wiring must comply
with all applicable local electrical codes and
regulations.
The Covana operator must be connected to a
circuit that is protected by a dedicated ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) that complies
with all applicable local electrical codes and
regulations.
Install the Covana cover in such a way that
drainage directs water away from the
electrical and base mechanical components.
Do not connect any auxiliary components to
the electrical system of the Covana cover
unless they have been approved by Covana.
Replace electrical components with original
components provided or approved by
Covana. Ask your dealer for replacement
parts.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace
a damaged cord immediately. Failure to do so
may result in death or serious personal injury
due to electrocution.
Do not bury the power cords. A buried power
cord may result in death, or serious personal
injury due to electrocution if direct burial-type
cable is not used, or if improper digging
occurs.
WARNING REGARDING DRUG OR
ALCOHOL USE
The use of drugs or alcohol while operating
the Covana cover is strictly prohibited. The
impairment of judgment, vision or hearing
might affect the safety of other people or
result in death.

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Figure 1
WARNING REGARDING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE COVANA
COVER
Any modifications to the Covana cover, such
as mechanical, electrical or aesthetic
modifications, may cause the cover to
operate in an unwanted or dangerous way.
Furthermore, these modifications are not
permitted and might void the warranty and
certification.
The Covana cover has been designed, tested
and certified for the only purpose of covering
and securing a spa. Any installation that
differs partly or entirely from this purpose
will void the warranty and certification.

USER MANUAL LABELING 7
LABELING
WARNING
Removing any labels from the Covana cover will void product certification. All labels should always remain visible.
It is the owners’ responsibility to ensure these labels are always visible and should never be removed.
Risk of electrocution warning, located on the
operator unit.
Specification label, located on the operator.
(European model)
Note: This label provides the serial number.
Key operating diagram, located on the key
switch.
Specification label, located on the operator unit.
(North American model)
Note: This label provides the serial number.

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Key switch warning, located on the key switch.
Electrical information, located on the key switch cable.
Do not step symbol, located on top of the operator unit.

USER MANUAL LABELING 9
Do not step on cover label, located of end C-Channels of the Covana cover
Drowning risk warning, found on the inside of the Covana cover.
Centre label, located on 94 9/16in (240 cm) C-Channel
(remove after installation)
Top label, located on I-Beams and Escape hatch opening
(Hidden when assembled)
Maintenance information, located
on one of the C-Channels.

10 GLOSSARY USER MANUAL
GLOSSARY
Part
Figure
Function
All-weather seal
The all-weather seal will help to protect sleeves from damage
due to weather.
Corner bracket
The corner bracket is the piece that links the cover to the
sleeves.
Operator
The operator powers and controls the lifting mechanism of the
Covana cover.
Contour seal
The contour seal ensures uniform contact between the cover
and the hot tub.
Front frame cut-
out
The front frame cut-out gets installed under the front step of your
hot tub. It links the two non-motor-side jacks.
Key switch
The key switch is used to operate the Covana cover.
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