FeherGuard Wheels Reel User manual

STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
Configuration for LIGT, L18, L18M, IG20, IGL12 and LC25 Tube Sets
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
for Wheels Reel (FG-1B)
and Blanket Handler Plus (BL-IGEW)
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 (driver bit provided)
·Tape measure
·Pencil and Scissors
Tube Carton Parts List:
2 end tubes and 1 center tube .*
BL-IGEW Parts List:
2 End Brackets 4 Casters**
2 Handles 2 Bearings
2 Plugs for 3“ diameter tubes
2 Plugs for 2 ½“ diameter tubes
Hardware Kit: 20 Strap Plates
10 Straps 10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-Drilling Metal Screws
1 Driver Bit
A.
B.
Determine the best location for the reel system. T
At the determined location, measure the width of the pool and add 6“ (15 cm).
he 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.
Ensure minimum of each end tube is inside center tube Less than minimum insert causes screws to loosen
and/or tubes to split.
(see table below right).
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Fig. 2a
IMPORTANT
Please make special note
of areas marked in RED
Fig. 1
A.
Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear the inside top edge of your pool.
Allow an extra 4“ (10 cm) on length if installing the reel at mid-point.
Above-Ground
with deck
Four Easy Steps:
If you need additional assistance: E-mail us at [email protected] or call Monday to Friday 905-876-4766 during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
FG1B Parts List:
2 Wheels 2 Wheel Stops
2 Handles 2 Bearings
Hardware Kit: 20 Strap Plates
10 Straps 10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
1 Driver Bit
2 Plugs for 3“ diameter tubes
2 Plugs for 2 ½“ diameter tubes
Tube Min. Max. Max. Max.
9“ 20’6“ (6.3 m) 48# (21.8kg) 20x40
9“ 18’6“ (5.7 m) 60# (27.3kg) 18x36
9“ 20’6“ (6.3 m) 60# 20x40
8“ 12’ (3.6 m) 44# (20.0kg) 12x60
24“ 25’ (7.8 m) 75# (34.1kg) 25x50
Insert Width Cover Cover
Weight
LIGT
L18/L18M
IG20
IGL12
LC25
(27.3kg)
90“ end tube 90“ end tube
60“ center tube (Extension tube)90“ center tube 19“ joiner tube
Maximum extension 24’6“
Min. Insertion 9“Min. Insertion 9“ (Butt tubes)
Configuration for IG20/IG24EX Tube Set (2 tube set cartons )*
Fig. 2b Please refer to Instructions and extra hardware contained inside extension tube.
Tube Min. Max. Max. Max.
Insert Width Cover Cover
Weight
Extends IG20 to 24’6”(7.6m)
IG24EX 9“ 24’ 50# (22.7kg) (650sq’)
This tube set is used only for irregularly shaped pools up to 24’
at widest point - up to 650 sq. feet maximum.
For larger pools use Blanket Handler with FG-LC25 Tube Set (up to 25’x50’)
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**Casters are not included with model FG-IGEWA

Lock tubes together by rotating the center tube in the opposite direction to end tube.
ce 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. 2A (see also Fig. 3).
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”
(see Fig.3&4).
Pla
STEP 3: ASSEMBLE ENDS
Fig. 7
Tube
Fig. 10
METAL
Self-Drilling
Screw
Strap
Plate
with
Strap
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 if radius corners are greater than 6”.
Pool
B.
Strap end
3. FG-502
Wheel
FG-002
Wheel Stop
FG-1B END
1. FG-PLGL
(2 1/2“ diam. Tube)
IMPORTANT:
6“ (15 cm)
FG-CK1
FG-CK1
BL-IGEW END
1. FG-PLGL
(2 1/2“ diam. Tube)
BL-IGEW PLACE LONG SIDE OF
TRIANGLE TOWARD LONGEST
SECTION OF COVER.
Space 10 strap plates evenly between outside marks
Assemble in numerical order (see Fig. 5 or 6):
Fig. 6
When ends are assembled
insert screw through tube
in line with bump on plug
rim, 1“ (2.5 cm) from tube
end - at BOTH ends.
Bearing
______2. FG-BEA005
3. End
Bracket
4. FG-B-HAN
Fig. 4
B.
C.
D.
E.
C3
C2
End tube End tube
Center tube
C
D
C1
C1
Fig. 3
Drill lines DO NOT
line up when tubes
are locked
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 A TOTAL OF 12 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS
(24 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS FOR IG20/IG24EX)
DO NOT pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws.
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED
Fig. 5
Plugs:
1. FG-PLG
(3“ diam. Tube)
OR
Insert #1 Plug into End Tube. (Use the 2 plugs with
appropriate diameter for your tube - discard other set)
Place #2 Bearing inside #3 End Bracket or Wheel.
Push #4 Handle through Bearing and into Plug.
Repeat for other end.
For BL-IGEW System - Push Casters (if included) into
End Bracket.
Insert 1 self-drilling screw through tube in line with bump
on plug rim and 1“ (2.5 cm) from tube end. (see Fig. 7).
Insert
Screw
Insert Screw 1“ (2.5 cm) from
tube end (See Fig. 7)
Insert Screw 1“ (2.5 cm) from
tube end (See Fig. 7)
2. FG-BEA005
Bearing
4. FG-B-HAN
Plugs:
1. FG-PLG
(3“ diam. Tube)
OR
Tube End
Strap Plate
Strap end
Fig. 8
STEP 4: STRAP ATTACHMENT
Attach a Strap Plate to EACH end
of all Straps provided (see Fig. 8).
Mark strap plate location on tube drill lines. First strap plate is
placed 6“ (15 cm) in from inside edge of pool or at the start of the
radius corner (see Fig. 9).
Attach strap plates to the tube with metal screws (see Fig. 10).
or over-tighten screw.
Use all straps provided.
DO NOT pre-drill holes
A.
Cover End
Strap Plate
Strap
STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO TUBE
Fig. 9

ACCESSORIES AND OTHER PRODUCTS
AVAILABLE FROM YOUR DEALER:
TUBE & BLANKET FASTENING KIT (10 sets straps & fasteners per pouch)
REEL STRAPPING (10 Straps 26” per pouch)
REEL STRAPPING (1 - 50’ Roll)
BLANKET
WHITE PROTECTIVE SHEET (24’ x 3 1/2‘ sheet)
MID-GRIP PULL ROPE
DECK ANCHOR for Blanket Handler or Blanket Handler XL
TUBE AND BLANKET FASTENERS (10 sets fasteners per pouch)
STRAPS (2 x 54” per pouch)
MID-GRIP PULL ROPE ACCESSORY (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.
FG-FASKIT
FG-PFS
FG-RS26
FG-RS50
FG-BS2
FG-WPS
FG-MPR
FG-DANC
(FG-BS2)
Safe Use of Your Solar Reel:
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 inside.
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VACUUM HOSE REEL
Available through your local dealer
FG-VHG
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 if necessary.
For Reel Systems Placed at Pool End (Rectangular Pools) (Fig.11)
Cover
(bubbles
down)
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
For Reel Systems placed at Mid-Pool (Round or Irregularly Shaped Pools) (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 plate
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.
E.
Pinched
Fold
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.
Choose the appropriate instructions below for your pool shape. 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 Fig. 11 Fig. 12.either or
D.
Strap Plate to Cover
Strap Plate to Cover
Holds up to 50’ of 1 1/2“ Vacuum Hose
Durable, smooth polyethylene construction
Also for Pool Backwash Hose, Electrical
Cord (100’) or Garden Hose (100’)
STEP 4 (continued): STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO COVER
PLASTIC Screw
PLASTIC Screw
FG-VHG

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.
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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
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part found to be defective in workmanship or material.
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FeherGuard Products Ltd.
821 Main Street East
Milton, Ontario CANADA
L9T 3Z3
10/03
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