COVANA OASIS COVER User manual

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COVANA
SPA COVER MANUFACTURER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL NO. 241146
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OASIS COVER
MANUAL NO. 241146
First edition 2021-01-01
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0 OWNER'S MANUAL NEW RELEASE 2021-01-01
1 WARRANTY UPDATE 2021-12-17
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INTRODUCTION 5
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW COVANA COVER 5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6
SAFETY 6
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION 8
ELECTRICAL WARNING 9
MODIFICATIONS TO THE COVER 9
POSITION OF THE KEY SWITCH 10
LABELING 11
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION 11
INFORMATION ON THE ELECTRICAL CABLES 11
KEY SWITCH OPERATION DIAGRAM 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION LABEL 12
NO STEP LABEL 13
AVOID DROWNING LABEL 13
GLOSSARY 14
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 18
TOOLS REQUIRED 18
PREPARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION 18
DELIVERY 20
SECURE THE PERIMETER 21
UNPACKING PROCEDURE 21
HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION TABLE 27
ASSEMBLY PREPARATION 28
LIFTING MECHANISM INSTALLATION (PART 1) 28
AC LIGHT KIT INSTALLATION 34
LIFTING MECHANISM INSTALLATION (PART 2) 39
TESTING THE COVER 40
NON-PERMANENT MOUNTING PLATE 41
SEAL INSTALLATION 42
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 45
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION 45
ELECTRICAL WARNING 46
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT 48
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (CUSTOMER COPY) 50
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (INSTALLER COPY) 51
OPERATE THE COVER 53
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RAISING/LOWERING THE COVER WITH THE KEY SWITCH 53
LED LIGHT KIT (OPTIONAL) 53
MANUAL OPERATION OF THE COVER 53
WIRE GUARD REASSEMBLY 54
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 55
WIRING DIAGRAM (NORTH AMERICA) – 60 HZ, 120 VAC OPERATOR 56
WIRING DIAGRAM (NORTH AMERICA) (LIGHTS)– 60 HZ, 120 VAC OPERATOR 58
WIRING DIAGRAM (EUROPE) – 50 HZ, 230 VAC OPERATOR 60
WIRING DIAGRAM (EUROPE) (LIGHTS)– 50 HZ, 230 VAC OPERATOR 62
MAINTENANCE 64
WINTERIZING 64
WASHING THE COVER 64
POST GREASING 65
CHAIN LUBRICATION 67
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE 68
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 69
COVANA COVER FRONT VIEW 69
FRAME DIMENSIONS AND FOOT PRINT 70
CONCRETE SLAB LAYOUT OPTION 71
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 72
TROUBLESHOOTING 74
COVANA LIMITED WARRANTY 77
WARRANTY COVERAGE 77
LIMITATIONS 79
EXCLUSIONS 79
DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL RIGHTS 79
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INTRODUCTION
As part of its ongoing commitment to improve the quality, reliability, durability and safety of its products, Covana is
proud to present this edition of the cover Owner's Manual.
The various sections that make up this manual will provide you with the most recent information allowing you to
understand the operation of the cover, its installation and its maintenance in order to obtain complete satisfaction
and to ensure maximum safety and comfort for users.
CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW COVANA COVER
Thank you for choosing our product. The Covana cover you have chosen is the result of excellent engineering,
attention to detail and a great deal of pride. With proper care and attention, your cover will last many years and offer
great performance.
Although our products are built to last, we strongly recommend that you register your cover at the time of purchase
to ensure an adequate follow-up process.
In fact, registering the cover allows us to quickly reach you in the unlikely event a safety notice has to be issued.
Your product and safety are a top priority for us at Covana.
You will need your original sales receipt as proof of purchase to obtain warranty service and the work must be
performed by a certified technician. If your cover is ever to malfunction, your product registration will allow us to
access necessary information in a timely manner.
Experience the benefits of registering your cover at https://www.covana.com/warranty.html.
Please take a few minutes to read all the instructions before you use your new cover. This owner's manual
indicates how your cover works, how to install it and how to care for it, so you will get the most from your cover for
many years.
For service and advice, do not hesitate to call your local authorized Covana dealer.
FIGURE 1: OASIS COVER MODEL
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Danger, Warning, Caution and Note are used
throughout this manual to emphasize important
points when necessary:
DANGER
Directs the user's attention to unsafe practices
which could result in serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING
Directs the user’s attention to unsafe practices
which could result in serious personal injury or
severe damage to the cover.
CAUTION
Directs the user’s attention to unsafe practices
where personal injury is not likely but damage to
cover components could occur.
NOTE
Indicates supplementary information essential to
the proper operation of the cover or proper
installation or proper maintenance.
The lifespan of your new cover depends on the kind
of attention it receives. Pay close attention to the
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
Read the various notices and instructions attached
to the equipment.
Keep this manual in a safe location.
NOTE
Illustrations in this manual are used for reference
only and may differ from the actual cover;
however, key components addressed in the
manual are represented as accurately as possible.
Before reproducing or copying this manual, in whole
or in part, written consent must be obtained from
Covana. Covana reserves the right to make changes
without notice and without incurring any obligation.
SAFETY
The cover was designed, tested and certified to be
installed over a residential spa 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
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 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 warranty and nullify its certification.
The power safety cover meets ASTM F1346- 91
requirements.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
DANGER
The use of drugs or alcohol while operating the
cover is strictly prohibited. The impairment of
judgment, vision or hearing might affect the safety
of other people or result in death.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
LOCATION.
REVIEW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
REGULARLY.
NOTE
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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DANGER
lTo reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children
under the age of 18 to use this product unless
they are supervised at all times.
lFailure to follow all the instructions may result in
injury or even death.
lDo not climb or walk on the cover at any time.
lDo not allow children to have access to the
cover operation without supervision.
lNever operate the cover until all people and
objects are out of the spa.
lDo not operate the cover in extreme wind. See
section Technical specifications for the wind
limitations.
lThe cover must be completely visible when
operating the key switch.
WARNING
lBe sure to keep the key switch and key out of
the reach of children under the age of 18.
lDo not put any type of fabric or plastic sheet,
such as a tarpaulin or canvas, on the cover. This
may overheat the cover and result in the
deformation or delamination of the cover panels.
lInspect the cover periodically. It should raise
smoothly and evenly. Contact your Covana
dealer if any unusual mechanical sound is heard
during cover operations.
DOS
lRemove the key from the key switch after
operating the cover. Store the key in a secure
location when not in use. Users must bring the
key in the spa with them to prevent the
unauthorized operation of the cover.
lNever leave the key into the key switch.
lCheck the cover frequently for any sign of
deterioration.
lHave any repairs, adjustments or mechanical
work performed by a certified Covana dealer as
soon as possible when you notice any
malfunction.
lCompletely lower the cover when it is not in use
or if the spa is not being monitored.
lThe cover should only be operated by an adult.
lThis product can be operated by an 8-year-old or
older child and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge ONLY if they are
supervised by an adult or have received
instructions regarding safe use of the cover.
lChildren must not play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
performed by children without supervision.
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DON'TS
lDo not operate the unit before all mechanical
and electrical connections are completely
installed.
lDo not step on or stack anything on the operator
cover.
lDo not operate the cover while somebody is in
the spa.
lDo not climb, walk, sit or stand on the cover at
any time.
lDo not keep the cover open for more than 12
hours. This may cause permanent deformations
to the cover.
lDo not converge or directly reflect sunlight on
the cover. This could cause permanent damage.
lDo not wash the cover with harsh chemicals or
cleaners.
lDo not use a pressure washer to clean any
component of the cover. This could result in
premature wear or damage.
lDo not use an extension cord to supply electrical
power to the cover. The extension cord may not
be properly grounded, and the connection is an
electrical shock hazard. An extension cord may
cause a voltage drop, which may cause the
motor to overheat.
CAUTION
lBe sure to follow all instructions in this manual
and use only accessories and tools approved by
Covana.
lDo not rotate or slide the cover using its edges.
This may damage the edge components.
lAfter removing a component, always keep it in a
safe location on a clean and level surface to
ensure proper functionality.
CAUTION
lAll four jacks of the cover must be properly
anchored to the foundation using the anchoring
holes of the jack base plate. The optional non-
permanent mounting plates can be used when
anchoring jacks is not possible, but under strict
condition. See NON- PERMANENT
MOUNTING PLATE section for more details.
lThis product mainly contains steel, plastic,
fiberglass, foam, copper and die-cast aluminum.
Please recycle properly according to the local
rules.
lThe gearbox contains oil and other materials.
Please recycle properly according to the local
rules.
lThe jack stroke is limited by two limit switches.
These switches are pre-adjusted at the factory.
The down- limit switch should never be
readjusted. The up- limit switch should be
readjusted only to reduce the maximum height of
the cover to avoid possible contact with
environment. Please refer to the LIMIT SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT section in this manual before
making any adjustments. An improper
adjustment can result in damage to the operator
and/or to the cover.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
CAUTION
All electrical work should be done by a certified
electrician, otherwise the certification and warranty
will be void. Furthermore, any modifications to the
electrical components will also void the warranty.
DANGER
Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in death by electrocution or serious injury
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