HydroTools Solar Reel User manual
Endurance Above Ground Reel System
Tall Fully Adjustable Model
Installation Instructions
5. Lock the tubes together by rotating each adjoining tube in the opposite
direction, ensuring all small tubes are rotated clockwise. Refer Diagram 5.
6. Secure each tube with just one self-drilling screw in each join.
7. Slide the tube assembly into the hand wheel and tubing plug inserts by pushing the
tube until it meets the wheel surface at each end and check for fit. If it doesn’t fit,
undo just one screw in one join and adjust.
8. When the tube length is correct, drill and fasten the remaining screws at each end
of the overlapped tubes. You should have six (6) screws on each tube end where there is a join.
For covers over 40 m
2 use twelve (12) screws per join overlap.
9. Put the tube assembly together with hand wheel and tube plug inserts by using three (3)
self-drilling screws per wheel end. Make sure Aluminium tube is pushed hard against hand
wheel before inserting first screw. Refer Diagram 6.
10. Attach cords to tubes. Measure along the tube, 150 mm in from each edge of the pool
toward the middle. There are enough fasteners for up to twelve (12) cords to attach the
blanket. These need only be placed 1000 mm apart but we have provided plenty of cord
so you can use twelve (12) and they can be cut to a suitable length, up to 1750 mm. You
need to allow at least 400 mm more cord length than the distance between the blanket
and the tube. Mark the tube with cord positions evenly spaced. Fasten a self-drilling
screw through a domed washer at each mark on the flat of the tube to within 3 mm of
being tight. This is enough room to now slide the cord under the washer in a loop and
hold both pieces of cord, then screw until tight. Refer Diagram 7.
11. Attach the cord to the blanket. The cords are fastened to the blanket using the plastic
grommets. For rectangular pools where the reel is positioned at one end of the pool, a
single grommet is fastened 50 mm in from the edge of the blanket, aligned with each
cord from the tube. Refer Diagram 8. On irregular shaped pools where the tube spans the
pool, you will need two grommets per cord spaced 50 mm apart. Refer Diagram 9. Using
a hammer and a piece of soft timber under the blanket fabric, punch a hole with the wad
punch provided at each grommet location. Push male grommet component through hole.
Place female component into position and tap gently together with a hammer.
Loop the cord through either the single or double grommet and tie it off with a secure
knot. Adjust the length of the cord by loosening the screw on the tube a little, until you
can move the cord and then tighten it when the length is correct. Variations in the length
of the cord will effect how straight the blanket rolls up, so it is
important to adjust the length carefully. If you test roll the blanket onto the tube and it rolls
unevenly, unroll it, adjust the length of the cords and roll it again until the blanket rolls evenly.
12. Fitting your overcover. The Tube kit has been supplied with a protective cover to use
when the blanket has been rolled onto the tube. You will void the warranty of most pool
blankets if you do not cover it when stored on a reel. Follow the separate instructions
for fitting the grommets and fastening cords to the overcover. Be sure to cover theblanket
every time it is rolled onto the tube.
Warranty
Your Endurance reel system is pro-rata warranted for up to 5 years on the frame, tube and moulded plastic
components against faulty workmanship. If you find a component is faulty, post it pre-paid to: Hydrotools P/L,
PO BOX 2037, Crestmead, Qld 4132 with a copy of your proof of purchase. A replacement will be sent you, and
priced based on the age of the Reel. (e.g. If the Reel is only 2 years old, the part will be supplied at 2/5 of the
current retail price.
Twist tubes
to remove
excess play
prior to
screwing
together
Cord and
washer and
screw
on tube
Diagram 5
Diagram 7
Diagram 6
Diagram 8
Diagram 9
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Frequently asked questions
The tube has a small dent in it, will this effect the performance of the reel?
Provided the tube remains straight, the performance will not be effected by a dent or mark on the tube.
How can I move the reel when the blanket is stored on it?
Provided the weight is within your lifting capacity, your Endurance Reel can be lifted by two people and moved
away from the pool during swimminng.
What if the pool is fully inground on one side?
The Reel is fully adjustable so in most cases you will be able to adjust the height of each side to make the tube
horizontal. If this is not possible, you can either modify the end or purchase an Inground end frame.
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PO Box 2037, Crestmead, Queensland 4132 Australia
Hydrotools Pty. Ltd.
ACN 107 829 603 ABN 45 107 829 603
Lock
Collar
Bolt &
Lock Nut
Stand
Allen
Screw
Allen
Wrench
Axle
Aluminium
Tubing
Slides Onto
Tube Insert
And is fastened
with 3 self-drilling
screws per side
Lock
Collar
Bolt &
Lock Nut
Hand
Wheel
Legs Face
Inward
Legs Face
Inward
Hand
Wheel
Aluminium Tube
Insert
Assemble to
Hand Wheel
& Axel With
Bolt & Lock Nut
Aluminium Tube
Insert
Assemble to
Hand Wheel
& Axel With
Bolt & Lock Nut
Stand
Allen
Screw
Allen
Wrench
Axle
Preparation And Assembly
Check that you have all the items and assemble as illustrated below:
Thank
Positioning The Pool Roller
The Reel has been designed with 2 adjustable legs on each side to enable installation on pools installed completely above the
ground, or partly in the ground. The legs unique feature is they can be adjusted to go over a terraced garden or on sloping
ground. For Circular pools, the roller should be placed across the centre of the pool for easiest operation removing and
replacing the cover. For all other pool shapes, the roller should be positioned across the widest part of the pool
(see diagrams below for reference)
you for purchasing a Hydrotools Pool Roller (reel). Please follow the instructions carefully to protect your warranty
and enjoy years of hassle-free use.
Please use your pool blanket and reel in the manner it was intended for:
• Your pool blanket is not a safety cover
• Remove the pool blanket and reel assembly from the pool completely before swimming.
• Do not store the pool blanket on the ground in direct sunlight, as it will shorten the life of the blanket and may
damage your lawn.
• Always cover your pool blanket with the overcover supplied, when it is stored on the reel.
If it needs to be placed away from the widest part of the pool, you may need another person to assist putting the
cover on and off. The Reel has been designed with extended feed that would normally face away from the pool wall. These
feet have four (4) holes 12mm diameter so for extra stability, you can anchor the Reel in soft ground using tent pegs
(not supplied) or onto a paved surface using a masonry anchor (not supplied).
Fitting The Blanket
Follow the instructions supplied with your pool blanket and fit it to the pool before you attach the blanket to the tube.
The blanket will be easier to remove from pool your if it has been trimmed to the exact size of the pool. Small gaps
at the edges do not affect the function of the pool blanket. Some pool blankets are trimmed larger than the size of the
pool to prevent leaves and debris from entering the water. These can still be used with a storage reel, but can be a
little more difficult to operate due to the extra drag caused by the excess material when handling. The pool cover will work
much better on a Reel if the cover is trimmed straight on each side to the narrower width of the pool. This makes it easier
to roll the cover between the pool coping. Try it with the cover trimmed to the maximum size and then re-trim it smaller later
to make it easier to use.
Assembling The Tube Set
All tube sets consist of 6-sided hexagonal-shaped aluminium tubes. There are two diameters of tube. In order for the Hand Wheel
to drive and rotate the reel system you must first align the Hand Wheel to engage the aluminium Tube Insert. Next, you must
properly align the aluminium Tube Insert to engage the teeth inside the small aluminium Tube. Refer Diagram 2.
Note: There may be tube plugs left over after assembly of the
tubes, depending on the size of the tube set you purchased.
We recommend that your pool reel be a minimum of
300 mm wider than your pool blanket.
Depending upon your tube set you may also have:
Medium
Aluminium Tube Insert
Large
Aluminium Tube Insert
1. Position stand & wheel assemblies at poolside where reel will operate. Refer Diagram 4
2. Loosely assemble the tubes together. Slide any excess width into adjoining tubes, dividing it up
as equally as possible. Note: You must have a minimum of 230 mm overlap in each tube.
3. Using the tubes, measure the width across the pool from plug surface to plug surface.
4. Adjust the total length of the tube assembly to fit the span ensuring the minimum overlap
of 230 mm. Refer Diagram 3
End View
Small
aluminium
Tube
End View
Small
aluminium
Tube Insert
aluminium
Tube
insert must
engage
teeth
inside small
aluminium
Tube!
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
Minimum
230 mm
Overlap
Measure Plug Surface To Plug Surface
Note: Depending upon
your pole set you may
also have larger
tube inserts
A: Blankets
Under 40 m2
Fasten tubes
together using
six (6)
screws in
staggered line,
in each tube end
B: Blankets
Over 40 m2
Fasten tubes
together using
twelve (12)
screws in
every hole,
in each tube end
Fasten tube to
Aluminium Insert
using three (3)
Self-drilling screws
(Refer Diagram 6
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Fasten tube to
Aluminium Insert
using three (3)
Self-drilling screws
(Refer Diagram 6
Next Page)
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Assembly
Assemble the end frames to the height you require for each side of the pool. Refer Diagram 4
You will assemble the Aluminium Tube Insert to the Hand Wheel and Axle by lining up the holes
in all 3 parts. Insert Bolt through the hole and securely tighten bolt with lock nut using screw driver.
Insert the Wheel and Axle assembly through the bearing in the upright stand and secure lock collar
with provided Allen wrench and set-screw. Next, you will use a series of pre-drilled holes, spaced
approximately 38 mm and 190 mm from each end, to join the large tube to the small tube.
There are holes provided at each join. These will be secured with self-drilling stainless steel
screws and the Hex-head screw driver bit later in Step 8. You can identify the end tubes by
the three holes used to fasten them into the Hand Wheels.
You will make this connection later in Step 9.
Top View
Stand
Top View
Stand
Wheel
Wheel
NOTE:
After proper allignment,
push Tube hard against
Handwheel when fastening
NOTE:
Legs not shown
for clarity
NOTE:
Legs not shown
for clarity
POOL
TOP
RAIL
Set
Screw
Set
Screw
Diagram 1
Diagram 4
PARTS LIST ITEM #87000
Adjustable
Standard with
S/S Bearing
2 2 2 Pcs X 6” 2 1 13 4 2 224 12 11 1
18” Wheel
With 4” Hub
Aluminum Assemb.
Axel & Insert
(HCR14) w/2 screws
Aluminum
Collar(HCR14)
Allen
Wrench
2.375” Bolt
& Nut
2.75” Bolt
& Nut
2
Cross
Braces
Quick
Release
Pin
Driver Bit
(Hexagon Head)
Blue
Grommet
EPDM
Washer
20m #20
White Cord Instruction
Self Drill
Screw
Hexagon Head
Additional Parts Supplied With Stand Sets:
Plastic grommets Cord Quick-release Pins
EPDM domed washers Driver Bit
(Hexagon Head)
Self Drill Screws
(Hexagon Head)
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