FeherGuard PREMIUM User manual

Fig. 5
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
ABOVE-GROUND SOLAR COVER
REEL SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
NOTE: THE FG7BS18 and FG7BS18M* (18’) ARE
COMPLETE SYSTEMS CONTAINED IN ONE CARTON.
Tools required for assembly:
·Portable drill (driver bit provided)
·Tape measure
·Pencil and Scissors
A.
B.
On round pools, the reel should be located across the center of pool or off center with cover
extensions folded in (see Fig.1). On oval or rectangular pools, locate the reel at widest point.
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Fig. 3
IMPORTANT
Please make special note of areas marked in RED
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
for L18 or L18M* (mill) Tube Set
B.
C.
D.
E.
C3
C2
End tube End tube
Center tube
C
D
C1
C1
Fig. 4
A.
Tubes Parts List:
L18 or L18M*(mill) 3 tubes (1 center & 2 end)
L18/AG24EX 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
AGHD28 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
Ends & Hardware Parts List:
2 Ends (Tees) 2 Cones
2 Handles 2 Bearings
2 Plugs for 2 1/2” Tube Sets
20 Strap Plates
10 - 26” Straps
Driver Bit
Hardware Kit: 10 Plastic Screws
4 Wing nuts & bolts
25 Metal Self-
Drilling Screws
1Trim cover to clear inside top rail. Allow an extra 4“ (10 cm) on cover length if installing the reel at mid-point or widest point.
“Lift off and Swing”
Removal Feature
Fig. 1
Carefully measure between inside flat edges of two cones to calculate overall length for the tubes.
Ensure a minimum 9” (22.5 cm) of each end tube is inside center tube. Less than 9” insert causes screws to loosen and/or tubes to split.
Measure between inside
flat edges of 2 cones. Pool
Fig. 2
Lock tubes together by rotating the center tube in the opposite direction to end tube.
ce 2 more self-drilling screws at Location “C2” and ”C3” - 1 screw at every second
drill line around tubes (see Fig. 4).
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 (see Fig. 4).
Repeat for other end tube.
HOLD TUBES LOCKED WHILE YOU
INSTALL FIRST SELF-DRILLING SCREW ON A DRILL LINE, 1“ (2.5 cm) back from end of center tube at location ”C1” (Fig. 4 & 5).
Pla
Tubes Must be in Locked Position
Drill Lines DO NOT line up when tubes are properly locked
Note: THIS STEP REQUIRES A TOTALOF 12 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS
Do not pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws.
PREMIUM (FG7B)
D3
D2
D1
Maximum Tube Length is 18’6” (5.6m)
Maximum Cover Weight is 60# (27.3kg)
Maximum Cover is 18’ x 36’ (5.5 m x 11.78 m)
80“ end tube 80“ center tube 80“ end tube
1/4“ Drill Bit·
D1
First determine the potential placement of the post cones. Cones must be level and on outer side
of top rail. Ensure adequate space under the rail to tighten the wing nuts (see Fig. 2) Cones will be
attached after reel has been assembled.
L18M/AG24EXM*(mill) 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
* Mill tubes tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.
Four Easy Steps:
If you need additional assistance, contact us at [email protected] or call 905-876-4766 Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Friday until 2:30 Eastern Time.
Getting started:
Drill lines MUST NOT
line up when tubes
are locked

STEP 3: ASSEMBLE ENDS
Note: Separate instructions are included in the tube cartons listed below
Twist, Lock and Hold EACH tube join before installing first screw.
Assembly for Tube Sets below require
24 self-drilling screws EACH.
Do not pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws.
80“ end tube 80“ end tube
Min. Insertion 16“ (40 cm) Min. Insertion 16“ (40 cm)
L18/AG24EX* 2 1/2“ diameter tubes*Maximum Extension 24’ (7.3 m). Maximum Cover Weight 30# (13.6kg)
19“ joiner tube
90“ end tube 90“ center tube 90“ end tube
Min. Insertion 9“ (22.5 cm) Min. Insertion 9“ (22.5 cm)
AGHD2 3“ diameter tubes8** Maximum Extension 28’6” (8.6 m). Maximum Cover Weight 40# (18.18kg)
90“ center tube (Extension tube)
19“ joiner tube
** Extra hardware, instructions and larger plugs are included in tube set carton.
** Extra hardware and instructions are inside extension tube.
Assemble in numerical order (see Fig. 7):
Insert #1 Plug into End Tube.
Place #2 Bearing inside #3 Tee.
Push #4 Handle through Bearing and into Plug.
Repeat for other end.
Insert #5 self-drilling screw through tube in line with
a bump on plug rim and 1“ (2.5 cm) from tube end.
Fig. 6
FG-B-HAN - Handle
FG-BEA005 - Bearing
FG-TEE
FG-614 - Cone
FG-PLGL - Plug
IMPORTANT
Tube Assembly for L18/AG24EX or L18M/AG24EXM*(mill) and AGHD28
Insert #5 self-drilling screw through
tube in line with bump on plug
rim and 1“ (2.5 cm) from tube end. (at
BOTH ends)
80“ center tube 80“ center tube (Extension tube)
Strap end
Tube End
Strap Plate
Strap end
Fig. 8
Cover End
Strap Plate
Strap
STEP 4: STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO TUBES
A.
Tube
Fig. 9
Metal Self-Drilling
Screw
B.
For Reel Systems Placed at Pool End (Rectangular Pools) (Fig.10)
Cover
(bubbles
down)
Fig. 10
Plastic Screw
Fig. 11
For Reel Systems placed at Mid-Pool (Round or Irregularly Shaped Pools) (Fig. 11)
Strap end
Cover is
folded
“Pinched Fold”
(bubbles in)
Plastic Screw
Strap end
Choose the appropriate instructions below for your pool setup. If you have determined a mid-pool placement, it will be easier if you move the
cover away from the pool and fold it (bubbles in) on a flat surface. Choose EITHER Fig. 10 OR Fig. 11.
C.
Strap Plate
Strap Plate
Mark each end tube 6“ (15 cm) in from the inside edge
of top rail of pool. Strap plates are spaced evenly between
these marks. Mark strap plate locations along drill lines.
Use all straps provided.
Attach strap plates to tube (see Fig. 9). DO NOT pre-drill holes or
over-tighten screw.
Strap
Plate
with
Strap
STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO COVER
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 plate
already attached to tube. Push threaded plastic
screw through holes in cover then tighten
snugly into plate. Repeat for remaining straps.
Pierce hole through cover, 1“ (2.5 cm) back from
edge of cover and straight down (perpendicular)
from a strap plate already attached to tube.
Push threaded plastic screw through hole in
cover then tighten snugly into plate. Repeat for
remaining straps.
STEP 4: STRAP ATTACHMENT
Attach a Strap Plate to EACH
end of all Straps provided
(see Fig. 8).
Fig. 7
Place straps evenly
along fold.
Pinched fold
(Butt center tubes)
(Butt center tubes)
* Mill tubes may tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.

Safe Use of Your Solar Reel:
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.
Care and Storage:
Check screws periodically and tighten, if necessary. The solar reel may be stored outside for the winter.
It is not recommended to disassemble it for storage.
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ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FROM YOUR DEALER:
MID-GRIP PULL ROPE (FG-MPR) (Available from your Dealer)
For ease of pulling cover on pool, we suggest using the Mid-Grip Pull Rope
accessory. This easily attaches to the cover as shown at the left.
Makes pulling cover
onto the pool easier.
Clips to side for
easier access when
cover is rolled.
VACUUM HOSE REEL
(FG-VHG)
Available through your local dealer
Holds up to 50’ of 1 1/2“ Vacuum Hose
Durable polyethylene construction
Also for Pool Backwash Hose, Electrical
Cord (100’) or Garden Hose (100’)
FG-VHG
Place assembled reel at the determined location and mark holes for post cones.
When you start to roll up the cover, all straps must take hold of the cover at the same time. Adjust the strap lengths if necessary.
Attach cones by drilling 1/4“ (6.35 mm) holes in top rail
as marked on the cones. n order for the system to lift off or swing.Do not drill into liner. Cones must be level i
E.
D.
FG-FASPAK
Tube & Blanket
Fastening Kit
(10 sets tube &
blanket fasteners /
pouch)
FG-PFS
Tube & Blanket
Fasteners
(10 Sets / pouch)
FG-RS26
Reel Straps
(10 / pouch)
FG-FASKIT (CARTON)
FG-BS2
Blanket Straps
(2 x 54” / pouch)
FG-WPS
White Protective
Sheet
(24’ x 3 ½’ sheet)
FG-MPR
Mid-Grip Pull Rope
(see information below)
FG-RS50
Reel Strapping
(1 - 50’ roll)
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Thank you for buying the Premium Above Ground Solar Cover Reel System. We know it will make solar cover handling easy for you.
Five Year Warranty:
FeherGuard warrants for a period of five years from the date of delivery to the original consumer
purchaser, that the PremiumAbove Ground 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.
Any implied warranties are limited in duration to the five-year period from the date of delivery to the
original consumer purchaser.
This warranty is void if there is evidence of purchaser abuse, improper installation or normal wear.
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.
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.
To validate warranty, return this registration form within 30 days of purchase.
Warranty claims should be processed through your Dealer and include your proof of purchase.
Excluded from this warranty are all consumables (straps, strap
plates, screws, etc.).
improper or unsafe storage and movement.
You may also register
your warranty ONLINE at FeherGuard’s Home Page - www.feherguard.com.
FeherGuard Products Ltd.
821 Main Street East
Milton, Ontario CANADA
L9T 3Z3
Specifications subject to change without notice.
10/05
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