COVER VALET PRO User manual

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Premium Hot tub Cover Lifter
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Parts
Channel Bracket (cvBB) Side Mount Bracket (cvAA)
Connection Bar 1 (cvEE)
Connection Bar 2 (cvFF)
Connection Bar 3 (cvFF)
Extension Arm (cvDD)
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Pivot Arm (cvCC)
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Locking Gas Shock (cvLS) Gas Shock (cvRS)
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Finger (cvEE)
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Hardware
Medium Hex Bolt (cvC) Large Screw Cap
(cvH)
Plastic Support
(cvPS)
Small Hex Bolt (cvD) Medium Screw Cap
(cvH)
Small Screw Cap
(cvH)
Large Washer
(cvW)
Small Washer
(cvW)
Long Hex Bolt (cvB)
Set Screw (cvK)
Lag Screw (cvA)
Self Tapping
Large Lock Nuts (cvE)
Small Lock Nuts (cvE)
Screw Sleeve
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steP 1 Assembling brAcket
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Wide
• Line up the slotted holes on the
Channel Bracket (cvBB) to the
Side Mount Bracket (cvAA) and
bolt them together using at least
4 Short Hex Bolts (cvD), 8 Large
Washers (cvW), and 4 Large Lock
Nuts (cvE). The Channel Bracket
(cvBB) should hang over the edge
of the Side Mount Bracket (cvAA).
Note: The Side Mount Bracket (cvAA) has a small
side and a long side if your cover is extra wide
mount the Channel Bracket (cvBB) to the long side.
(See Figure 1)
Figure 1

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steP 2 mounting brAcket
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• Place the assembled bracket against the side of the spa. The Side
Mount Bracket (cvAA) must be flush with the side of the spa. DO NOT
allow the Side Mount Bracket (cvAA) to hang over the rounded edge.
(See figure 2)
• The rear edge of the Channel Bracket (cvBB) should be 2 inches from
the rear edge of the acrylic (See figure 3). The top of the Side Mount
Bracket (cvAA) should be flush with the top of the spa cabinet.
• Use 4 Lag Screws (cvA) to mount the Side Mount Bracket (cvAA) to
the side of the spa.
• Cover the Lag Screws (cvA) with Screw Caps (cvH)
Repeat Steps 1&2 on the opposite side of the spa
Figure 3
Figure 2

steP 3 instAlling shocks
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• Place the piston end of the Locking Gas
Shock (cvLS) into the Plastic Support
(cvPS)
• Fasten the Locking Gas Shock to the
Channel Bracket (cvBB) using the Long
Hex Bolt (cvB), the Screw Sleeve (cvSS),
the Small Lock Nut (cvE), and 2 Small
Washers (cvW) as shown in Figure 4.
• Place Medium Screw (cvH) caps over
the Small Lock Nut (cvE) and Long Hex
Bolt (cvB)
The Locking Gas Shock MUST be installed on the
side of the spa where you will operate the lift.
REPEAT STEP FOR THE OPPOSING SIDE
Figure 4
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steP 4 instAlling Pivot Arm
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• Attach the Pivot Arm (cvCC) to the
Channel Bracket (cvBB) using the Long
Hex Bolt (cvC), Screw Sleeve (cvSS),
the Small Lock Nut (cvE), and 2 Small
Washers (cvW).
• Ensure the Small Lock Nut is on the
outside of the Channel Bracket (cvBB)
and the Pivot Arm (cvCC) moves up
and down easily. See Figure 5.
• Place Medium Screw (cvH) caps over
the Small Lock Nut (cvE) and Long Hex
Bolt (cvB)
REPEAT STEP FOR THE OPPOSING SIDE
Figure 5
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steP 5
• One Connection Bar 1 (cvEE) will slide into each side Connection Bar
2 (cvEE)
• Screw the bars together according to the distance inbetween the
Channel Brackets(cvBB) using Self Tapping Screws
• Attach the tapered side of Connection Bar 3 (cvEE) to Connection
bar 2 (cvEE) using 3 Self Tapping.
• Slide the 2 remaining Connection Bar 1 into the ends so the single
set of holes is on the outside.
• Screw the bars together according to the distance using Self Tapping
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Under 6½ ft
Over 6½ ft
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Assembling connection bAr
Depending on the width of your spa this step will vary.
Start by measuring the
distance between the Channel
Brackets(cvBB) mounted on
the spa.

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steP 6
Assembling connection bAr
• Slip the Fingers (cvEE) under the
seam in the middle of the spa
cover facing the extension arm
(cvDD) pointing towards the Pivot
Arm (cvCC) The “knuckle” of the
Plastic Support (cvPS) should be
facing Up. See fig. 8
• Insert both ends of the connection
arm into the Plastic Support (cvPS)
and fasten them using Set Screws
(cvK) as shown in fig. 9
Figure 8
Figure 9
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• Insert the Finger (cvEE) into
the mounting hole on Plastic
Support(cvPS) and fasten it with Set
Screw (cvK) as shown in fig. 7.
Figure 7
Repeat this step for the other side of
the spa, Be sure to mount the Finger
(cvEE) facing the opposite direction
Assembling the cover lifter A

steP 7 Assembling the cover lifter b
• Slide the Extension Arm (cvDD) into the Pivot Arm (cvCC), making
sure to center the spa cover over the spa. See Fig 10.
• Once the spa cover has been centerened Fasten it into position
using Self Tapping Screws then cover with Small Screw Caps (cvH).
• Before continuing
to the next step be
sure your spa cover
is attached to hot tub
with locking clips on
the side where the spa
cover rests while open.
See fig. 11.
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*You will need at least one person to help hold the cover during this step
Figure 11
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steP 8 AttAch shock to cover lifter
• Fold Back the spa cover onto
itself then manually lift the
Cover Valet and spa cover to
the upright position.
*You will need at least one person to help hold the cover during this step
Repeat this step on the
other side of the spa with
the Gas Shock (cvRS)
• With the cover upright attach the Regular
Gas Shock (cvRS) to the Pivot Arm (cvCC)
with a Medium Hex Bolt (cvC), 2 Large
Washers cvW), and Large Lock Nut (cvE). See
fig. 12
IMPORTANT: When
operating the Cover Valet,
make sure you press the
green button on the Locking
Gas Shock (cvLS). This
will disengage the locking
mechanism and allow you to
lower the cover back onto the
spa.
Not disengaging the locking
mechanism WILL damage
your Cover Valet and/or spa
cover.
Figure 12
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Any Cover Valet shown to be unserviceable due to defects in materials or workmanship within 5
years from the date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of California Home Spas,
INC, without charge for labor or materials. (This
excludes the cost of freight to and from the manufacturer).
EXCLUSIONS:
A. This warranty does not cover damage incurred by the use of the Cover Valet and/or the spa cover, other
than in accordance with the printed literature provided by California Home Spas, INC.
B. Defects in components of any part, which are not part of the Cover Valet.
C. Misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, or alterations other than authorized by California Home Spas, INC.
D. Improper installation, normal fading and minor deterioration caused by exposure to the sun, rain, chemicals
or environmental factors.
E. Use of solvents, abrasive cleaners or brushes, and strong detergents.
F. Gas shock: 1 year.
Except as expressly provided, there shall be no additional Warranty obligation expressed or implied oral
or statutory
ADDITIONS:
A. California Home Spas, INC. shall not be liable for consequential damages or incidental expenses resulting from any
breach of the before mentioned warranties.
B. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which can vary in different states and
countries.
C. Any dispute between the Buyer and California Home Spas, INC. pertaining to this warranty may, at the option of the
Buyer, be resolved in the State of California, USA, in according to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
D. Should any one or more of the terms, provisions, covenants, or conditions of this warranty be determined void, invalid,
illegal, or unlawful in any respect, then it shall be so, however it will not affect any of the other terms or provisions of this
warranty and the remainder hereof shall still be in effect.
California Home Spas, Inc.
Cover Valet 5-Year Limited Warranty
COVER VALET WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
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not be registered.
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