FeherGuard FG-1B User manual

STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
Configuration for L16M*, L18, L18M*, IG20, L20M* and LC25 Tube Sets
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(FG-1B) WHEELS REEL &
(FG-BH) BLANKET HANDLER REEL SYSTEMS
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
Getting started:
Ensure that your system has two cartons consisting of one end carton and
one tube set carton.
Tools required for assembly:
·Portable drill
·Tape measure
·Pencil and Scissors
2 end tubes and 1 center tube
FG-BH Parts List:
2 End Brackets 4 Casters
2 Handles 2 Bearings
Hardware Kit: 10 Strap Plates
10 Straps 10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
A.
B.
Determine the best location for the reel system. The widest point of the pool is the preferred locations (see Fig. 1 below).
Small cover extensions may be folded in to avoid using a wider reel.
At the determined location, measure the width of the pool and add 6“ (15 cm).
Ensure minimum of each end tube is inside center tube (Use Table below right).
Less than minimum insert causes screws to loosen and/or tubes to split.
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
A.
Allow an extra 4“ (10 cm) on cover length if installing the reel at mid-point or off-center.
The Cover should be trimmed so that it doesn’t touch the sides of the pool when rolling up.
Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear the inside top edge of your pool to eliminate drag when rolling up cover.
Recommended Solar Cover is 12 mil with round bubbles.
Above-Ground
pools with deck
FG-1B Parts List:
2 Wheels 2 Wheel Stops
2 Handles 2 Bearings
Hardware Kit: 10 Strap Plates
10 Straps 10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
2 Plugs for ”L“ Series Tubesets
Weight
Tube Min. Max. Max. Wet Max.
L20M* 12“ 20’6“ (6.3 m) 60# (27.3kg) 20x40
LC25 24” 25’ (7.6m) 75# (36kg) 25x50
IG20 12“ 20’6“ (6.3 m) 60# (27.3kg) 20x40
Insert Width Cover Cover
L18/L18M* 9“ 18’6“ (5.7 m) 60# (27.3kg) 18x36
L16M* 9” 16’6” (5.03m) 60# (27.3kg) 16x32
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* Mill tubes tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.
Four Easy Steps:
If you need further assistance, contact us at [email protected] or call 905-876-4766 Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Safety Glasses Recommended
·
Tube Carton Parts List:
2 Plugs for ”L“ Series Tubesets
·
FG-1B Wheels Reel FG-BH Blanket Handler

Lock tubes together by rotating the center tube in the opposite direction to end tube. HOLD TUBES LOCKED WHILE
INSTALLING THE FIRST SCREW ON A DRILL LINE, 1“ (2.5 cm) back from end of center tube at Location ”C1”
(see Fig. 3 & 4).
Place 2 more self-drilling screws at Location “C2” & “C3” - 1 screw at every second DRILL LINE
around tubes (see Fig. 3).
At “D” locations install 3 screws around the center tube at every second drill line, 1“ (2.5 cm)
back from where you marked the end of the inner tube from Fig. 2 (see also Fig. 3).
Repeat for other end tube.
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE ENDS
Fig. 7
3. FG-502
Wheel
FG-002
Wheel Stop
1. FG-PLGL
(3“ diam. Tube,
“L” Series)
IMPORTANT:
FG-CK1
FG-CK1
FG-BH END
1. FG-PLGL
(3“ diam. Tube,
“L” Series)
FG-BH PLACE LONG SIDE OF
TRIANGLE TOWARD LONGEST
SECTION OF COVER.
Assemble in numerical order (see Fig. 5 or 6):
Fig. 6
5 . W h e n e n d s a r e
assembled insert screw
through tube in line with
bump on plug rim (Long
Prong), 1“ (2.5 cm) from
tube end - at BOTH ends.
Bearing
2. FG-BEA005
3. End
Bracket
Handle
4. FG-HANC
Fig. 4
B.
C.
D.
E.
C3
C2
End tube End tube
Center tube C1
C1
Fig. 3
Drill Lines DO NOT
line up when tubes
are locked
Tubes Must be in Locked Position
Drill Lines DO NOT line up when tubes are locked
D3
D2
D1
D1
THIS STEP REQUIRES 6 SELF-DRILLING stainless steel screws at EACH TUBE JOIN.
DO NOT pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws. A very small “pilot hole” is acceptable.
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED
Fig. 5
Plugs:
1. FG-PLG
(31/2“ diam. Tube)
OR
Insert Plug (#1) into End Tube. (Use the 2 plugs with appropriate
diameter for your tube.
Place Bearing (#2) inside End Bracket or Wheel (#3).
Push Handle (#4) through Bearing and into Plug.
Insert 1 self-drilling screw (#5) through tube in line with bump on
plug rim (Long Prong) and 1“ (2.5 cm) from tube end. (see Fig. 7).
Repeat for other end.
Insert
Screw
5. Insert Screw 1“ (2.5 cm) from
tube end (See Fig. 7)
5. Insert Screw 1“ (2.5 cm) from
tube end (See Fig. 7)
2. FG-BEA005
Bearing
4. FG-B-HAN
Plugs:
1. FG-PLG
(31/2“ diam. Tube)
OR
Insert Casters
Strap end
Fig. 8
Strap
STEP 4: STRAP ATTACHMENT
Attach a Strap Plate to one
end of all Straps provided
(see Fig. 8).
All Straps should grab solar cover at
the same time. Adjust strap length at
the Strap Plate if necessary.
Attach this end
to Tube
Strap end Strap Plate
(Side View)
Tube Join
FG-1B END
C1
D1
Attach this end
to Blanket with
Plastic Screw

Safe Use of Your Solar Reel:
Care and Storage:
·Solar Reel systems are designed solely to remove solar covers and are not made to support people or any other weight.
Solar covers must be completely removed before entry into the pool. Under no circumstances, should one swim in a pool
partially covered with the solar cover.
When you start to roll up the cover, all straps must take hold of the cover at the same time.
Adjust the strap lengths at the strap plate if necessary.
Cover
(Bubbles
Down)
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
For Systems placed at Mid-Pool or Off Center (ROUND, OVAL OR IRREGULARLY SHAPED POOLS) (see Fig. 12)
Strap end
Cover is
folded
“Pinched Fold”
(Bubbles In)
Strap end
Fold cover where system will be placed
(bubbles in). Pierce hole through both sides of
cover, 1“ (2.5 cm) back from the fold and
straight down (perpendicular) from a strap
already attached to tube. Push threaded plastic
screw through holes in cover then tighten
snugly into plate. Repeat for remaining straps.
Place straps evenly
along fold.
D.
Pinched
Fold
Pierce hole through cover, 1“ (2.5 cm) back from
edge of cover and straight down (perpendicular)
from a strap already attached to tube. Push
threaded plastic screw through hole in cover
then tighten snugly into plate. Repeat for
remaining straps.
Choose EITHER Fig. 11 OR Fig. 12 - based on your pool shape. If you have determined a mid-pool or off-center placement, it will be
easier if you move the cover away from the pool and fold it (bubbles in) on a flat surface.
C.
Strap Plate to Cover
Strap Plate to Cover
STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO COVER (Solar Blanket)
PLASTIC Screw
PLASTIC Screw
·
Tube Fig. 10
Metal Self-Drilling
Screw
Strap
Attach Straps
approx. 1”
from Strap
End -
on Tube
Drill Lines
Square corner Radius corner
First strap plate is placed 6“ (15 cm) in from inside edge of pool or at start of radius corner.
Place system across widest point of pool or if radius corners are greater than 6”.
6“ (15 cm)
Space 10 strap plates evenly between outside marks
Fig. 9
Pool
STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO TUBES
A.
B.
Mark each End Tube 6“ (15 cm) in from the inside edge of pool top
edge (or at the start of a radius corner) (see Fig. 9) The first 2
Straps will be attached at these outside marks on a Drill Line.
The remainder of the Straps will be spaced evenly - on Drill Lines -
between the outside 2 Straps.
Mark all Strap locations before installing. Use all Straps provided.
Note: Maximum distance between straps is 30”
Attach Straps to Tubes at the marks with a Metal Screw directly
through the strap material and on a Drill Line approximately 1”
back from the end of the strap (see Fig. 10). DO NOT pre-drill
holes or over-tighten Screws.
1. Check screws periodically and tighten, if necessary. The solar reel may be stored outside
for the winter.
2. It is not recommended to disassemble it for storage inside.
In order to protect the warranty on your solar cover, it is essential to use a protective cover
when it is rolled up on the reel. In the summer use a Protective Sheet with UV inhibitors
and in Winter, a Winter Jacket. If not provided, they can be purchased from your pool retailer.
FeherGuard Accessories available through Pool Retailer:
For Systems Placed at Pool End (RECTANGULAR POOLS) (see Fig.11)
HV-WCR
FG-PFS Tube & Blanket Fasteners (10 sets / package)
FG-FASKIT Tube & Blanket Fastening Kit (10 sets tube & blanket fasteners & 10 - 26” straps / package)
FG-RS50 Reel Strapping (1 Roll 50’ Strapping / package)
FG-MPR Mid-Grip Pull Rope (helps pull Solar Blanket on to Pool - 35’ Rope, 2 clips, 2 plates, 2 fasteners / package)
FG-WPS or FG-BPS Protective Sheet with UV Inhibitors (Wrap to protect solar blanket on the reel 24’ x 3 1/2’ / package)
FG-BS2X6 Blanket Straps (secures rolled up Solar Blanket on Reel - 2 x 54” straps with buckles / package)
FG-RS26 Reel Strapping (10 - 26” Straps / package)
FG-CK 2” Locking Casters (set of 4 / package)

Thank you for buying the Blanket Handler or the Wheels Reel Solar Cover Reel System.
We know it will make solar cover handling easy for you.
FeherGuard “Five Year” Warranty Registration
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ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________ CITY: _________________
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This Warranty gives the claimant specific legal rights. The provisions of this Warranty are in
addition to and not a modification of or a subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights
and remedies contained in applicable local legislation.
Any implied warranties are limited in duration to the five-year period from the date of delivery to the
original consumer purchaser. Excluded from this warranty are all consumables (bearings,
straps, strap plates, plastic screws, etc.). Tarnishing or discoloration of mill aluminum
tubes can occur. This is not a warranty issue as tarnishing does not affect tube
performance or integrity.
This Warranty is void if there is evidence of purchaser abuse, improper installation or normal wear.
FeherGuard warrants for a period of five years from the date of delivery to the original consumer
purchaser, that the Blanket Handler or the Wheels Reel Solar Cover Reel System shall be free from
defects in workmanship or material under normal use and in accordance with FeherGuard’s written
installation and use instructions. FeherGuard at its option shall supply free of charge any part
found to be defective in workmanship or material.
Five Year Warranty:
FeherGuard will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defects in
workmanship or material. Some States/Provinces/Countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations or exclusions may
not apply.
To validate Warranty, return this registration form within 30 days of purchase.
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through your Dealer and include your
Warranty claims should be processed
proof of purchase. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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FG-1B or FG-BH
(circle one)