Latham CS1800 User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
CS1800 Automatic Safety Pool Cover
Top Track System
with Aluminum Lid

SECTIONS
Standard Top Track............................................... 4-6
Recessed Horizontal Track (optional) ................... 7-8
Mechanism .......................................................... 9-12
Cover Fabric ...................................................... 13-18
Classic Aluminum Lid ......................................... 19-20
Home Owner Checklist.. ......................................... 21
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Tools Required
1. Hammer drill or rotary hammer
2. Masonry drill bit 1/4” x 6” (1/4” x 12”bit)
3. Extension cords
4. #2 and #3 Phillips & standard screw drivers
5. Ratchet with 5/16” - 3/4” sockets
6. Hacksaw
7. String line
8. Utility knife
9. Broom
10. Hammer & rubber mallet
11. Pliers - standard, needle nose & channel lock
12. Files - round, triangular & at
13. Lighter
14. Carpenter’s square
15. 5/16 hex head driver bit with 12” extension
16. Drill (cordless or corded)
17. Set of drill bits (1/4” down to 1/16”)
18. Crescent wrench
19. 100 & 25 foot tape measure
20. Chalk line ( use white chalk)
21. Nut drivers - 5/16”, 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”
22. Chisel (wood & concrete)
23. Scissors
24. Wire strippers
25. Set of box/open end wrenches - 5/16”- 3/4”
26. 6” level
27. Set of allen wrenches
28. Wire
29. Electrical tape
30. Small sledge hammer
31. Vice grips
32. #2 #3 Phillips drill bits
33. Pencil or marker
34. 6 - 8 clamps
Optional Power tools
Skill saw with carbide tipped blade
Sawzall, Grinder.
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System Parts Reference
1. A0610 Motor & housing, standard 3 wire Bison motor
2. A0327 Mechanism RT or UT(Right)
A0326 Mechanism RT or UT(left)
3. M0305 Mechanism Mounting Foot
4. A0020 Non-motor end cone assembly
5. A0797 Tube insert for 6” tube
6. X0001 6” aluminum roll-up tube
7. A2359 Non-motor end assembly RT/UT (Right)
A2358 Non-motor end assembly RT/UT (Left)
8. A0605 Key switch - Leviton assembly complete w/ light
9. A1565 Wheel Assembly (standard top track)
10. X0021 Aluminum leading edge
11. Cover fabric
12. Varies PowerFlex rope - Lengths will vary by cover length
13. X0656 Standard Top Track
14. A2123 Horizontal Flush Deck Track
15. X0004 Main Lid
16. A0376 Lid wedge
17. X0121 Motor End lid
18. X0659 Non-motor end lid
19. X0943 8” lid hinge
20. A1698 14” cover lid bracket (Set of 2)
21. A1694 12” cover lid bracket (Set of 2)
22. E1130 Little Giant cover pump & instructions
23. A1071 Guide feed for standard top track
24. A1061 Guide feed for Horizontal Flush Deck Track
25. A2198 Wheel Assembly (horizontal flush top track)
26. A0886 Pulley End (standard top track)
27. A2141 Pulley End (recessed horizontal flush track)
28. A2133 Curved track, housing, stop, splice - 3 ft.
29. E1098 Bonding wire
30. M3962 Track splice RHT
31. E1086 Bonding lug ka-6u (for 1 wire)
32. H0334 Screw PFSM 12 x 1-3/4 for top track
33. H0332 Screw PPSM 12 x 1-3/4 for lid hinge
34. H0150 Screw PPMS 10-32 x 5/8, for cross brace
35. H0152 Screw PPMS 10-32 x 1/2
36. H0176 Nut nylock 10-32
37. H0075 Rope loop (black plastic)
38. H0310 Screw PPSM 10 x 1/2
39. H0324 Plastic anchor STD #12
40. H0331 Screw HHWSM Tek 10 x 1/2 SS
41. H0096 Carriage bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2 SS
42. H0006 Washer split lock
43. M0105 Standard splice, top track
44. H9630 Spring pin for track alignment
45. H0276 Nylock nut 1/4 - 20
46. H1101 Screw 10- 32 1-3/8”
47. M9797 Stop top track 403, L Shaped Stainless Steel
48. H0096 Bolt 3/8-16- 1-1/4
49. H0331 Screw HHWSM 12 x 1-1/2 w/slot
Mechanism Components
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Misc. Hardware
Cover Fabric
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Standard Top Track Lid
Components
9
Lid Support Bracket Cover Pump
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22
20
19
10
7
6
Cover Track Types
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8
55
12
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Side view
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4
Guide Feed Wheel Assemblies
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13
16
16
16
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23
24
925
26
27
34
44
37 38
41
35
40
43
33
36
39
42
45
48
46
49
47
30 31 32
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Parts List
The parts list at above is typical for most pools up to 20’ x 40’ and includes all parts necessary to install the
Coverstar system; however, parts will vary for longer or wider pools and according to your specific order.
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STANDARD TOP TRACK
Step By Step Instructions Page/Step
Laying out the cover track ...............................5/2
Splicing the track together ...............................5/4
Cutting the track to length ...............................5/9
Checking for square ........................................6/12
Attaching the track to the deck ......................6/14
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Step By Step Instructions
The two sections of track should be tight together.
Laying Out the Cover Track
Lay the cover tracks on the deck on both sides
of the pool. When positioning the track, there
needs to be at least 7” of clearance from the
top of the finished deck to the bottom side of
slides and hand rails for the wheel assemblies
and leading edge to pass under without
damaging the cover system.
Extend the track 18” past waterline. Center
the pool shape between the pool tracks
where possible. Measure and mark the
track length on the deck. Use a chalk line
to mark the track location.
Splicing the Tracks Together
Before splicing the sections of track
together, file all track ends thoroughly,
rounding all edges and removing all burrs.
This step is extremely important. The
cover can be damaged very easily by metal
burrs and this damage is not covered by
the warranty.
At one end, use a rubber mallet to tap
the track sections together.
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Tap the spring pin (44) into the round splice
channel. Slide the center splice (30) into the
center channel.
Join the track sections together by hand.
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Cutting the Trac k To Length
With track extended at least 18” past
the waterline at the opposite end of the
pool, cut the track so they extend 18”
past the waterline at the mechanism end.
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To determine the correct track space for the
cover system, measure the length of the roll
up tube. The track space should be three
inches longer than the roll-up tube length.
(For example, the roll-up tube shown
above measures 19 ft 9 inches. The
correct track space is 20 ft.)
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Step By Step Instructions
Checking For Square
Measure the track space, track length and
diagonals to make sure the tracks form
a perfect square.
Lengths, widths and diagonal dimensions
must be equal to each other or the system
will not operate properly.
File the track ends on both sides of the pool
making sure to round all edges and remove all
burrs. This step is extremely important. The
cover can damage very easily by metal burrs
and this damage is not covered by the
warranty.
Attaching the Track To The Deck
Place the track into position on the deck in
the marked positions. Make sure that the
track run completely straight on both sides
of the pool. Drill through the pre-drilled
track holes into the deck. Drill at least 3”
deep.
Move the tracks to the side to expose the
holes in the deck. Tap the plastic anchors
(39) into each hole.
Place the track back over the holes in the
deck. Fasten the track screws (32) halfway
through the track into the plastic anchors.
The screws will be fastened completely later
in the installation.
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Cut the track at the mechanism end to the
proper length using a miter saw. It is
important to have square cuts on the track.
Note: Always wear safety goggles when
using powered equipment.
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RECESSED HORIZONTAL TRACK
Components & Installation Guidelines Page
System components & Installation guidelines ............8
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RECESSED HORIZONTAL GUIDE
System Components
1. Track consists of 3 parts, the
track housing, the track , and the
interlocking shim.
2. End pulley assembly is made from a small length of the track and
therefore appears to be a continuation of the track on to the end
of the housing. This can either be installed when the housing is
installed or at the time the mechanism is installed.
3. Track protector: This can either be 2” 10 mill plumbing tape or an
optional guide protector (preferred method) that can be ordered
from your Coverstar distributor (part no. X0668).
Installation Guidelines
1. The installed track must start flush with the inside of the cover
housing, which must be a minimum of 12 inches from the end of
the pool and extend 18 inches beyond the other end of the pool.
The track must form a perfect rectangle. The track lengths, the
distance between the track and the diagonals each must be equal.
2. The track must be installed exactly at finished deck grade. It is strongly
recommended that the deck be kept level from the pool to the
track housings. Start the slope outside of the track. Note: the deck
around the cover housing boxes should be flat for a minimum of 4”
before starting any slope if a standard lid is to be used.
3. The housing must have the track, a spacer (standard spacer or optional
plastic protector) and top protection in place before pouring deck.
4. There are three main ways that the track can be installed. In each case
track supports must be no further than 5’ apart.
a.
b.
c.
Mounted on top 2x4 stakes, which are left in the deck permanently.
Attach housing to the stakes with self-taping screws or by drilling
holes in the housing and using drywall or deck screws. Set into piles
of concrete or gunite approximately every 4 feet. If this method is
used, care must be taken to make sure that no cement is left higher
than the bottom of the side of the channel. Otherwise it will have to
be chipped down before the deck is poured.
Staked in place using removable stakes or rebar. Rebar can either be
short & left in place or long and pulled.
d. Stake in place using the recessed horizontal mount supports
(Part# A1531)
5. Regardless of how the track is installed, it is recommended that a
string line be left in place until after the pour.
6. The standard installation is with straight track, however, optional curved
pieces of track are available if flush deck lid is to be used. In this
case, the deck is lowered 2” between the track and the box is
installed 2” lower.
7. It is recommended that a minimum width of 5 to 6 inches of concrete be
poured on each side of the housing. Rebar or concrete wire under the
housing will help eliminate the concrete cracking and separating from
the housing.
8. It is recommended that you put a strike joint off the end of your track to
control the shrinkage crack.
9. To avoid concrete flaking when the protector is removed, go down each
side with a 1/8-radius edger. For proper cover operation, concrete
must be as close to the top of the housing as is possible
10. Some builders find that it is easier to keep the track clean if they install
Deck-O-Drain channel between the end of the housing and the end
of the deck. However, this is optional.
(4.a.) Track staked in place, ready for pour
(4.b.) Housing in place mounted on gunite piles ready for
deck pour.
(1) Track protected by
plastic cover. Note:
Spacer removed to
install Track protector
(3) Track protected by 2”
10 mil plumbers tape
(6) OPTION: Recessed horizontal track sloped into the
box. Purchase set of curved track for housing end of
track . Bend begins 15” in front of housing. Make sure
top of track is minimum of 1” lower than bottom of lid.
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MECHANISM
Step By Step Instructions Page/Step
Housing preparation .......................................10/1
Connecting Roll-up tube .................................10/2
Adjusting the mechanism height ....................10/4
Positioning the mechanism ............................10/8
Anchoring the mechanism ...........................11/13
Extending the pulley brackets ......................11/14
Anchoring the pulley brackets ......................11/18
Wiring the electrical switch ..........................12/20
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Step By Step Instructions
Housing Preparation
Clean out the housing. Check for nails or
other objects that could damage the cover.
This step is extremely important.
It is critical that all cover housings have
adequate drainage. If there is no drain in
the cover housing, contact your Coverstar
Representative.
Adjusting Mechanism Height
Measure from the bottom of the housing to
the center of the track or encapsulation. This
is the installed height of the mechanism. Use
this measurement to determine which holes
to use when adding the mechanism feet in
the next step.
Roll the mechanism onto its top. Hold the
feet in position and measure from the top
of the mechanism to the foot. Note: Set
the height so the roll-up tube is as high as
possible in the housing without rubbing
on the lid brackets.
Install the feet high enough so the top of
the mechanism will be flush with the top of
the housing. Secure the feet using the
carriage bolts (41) and nylock nuts (45)
provided.
Install the foot on the non-motor end so
the top of the pulley bracket is flush with
the top of the housing.
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Connecting the Roll-up Tube
With the non-motor end turned upside down,
attach the cone for the non-motor end to the
roll-up tube using the 3/8” x 1-1/4” bolts (48
and lock washers (42) provided.
With the motor end turned upside down,
attach the cone on the motor end using the
same bolts (48) and washers (42). Tighten the
bolts using a 9/16” wrench.
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Positioning the Mechanism
Lower the assembled mechanism and tube
into the housing and place it roughly in the
position that it will anchored. Note: If the
cover housing isn’t square to the pool,
position the mechanism in the housing so
it will be square to the cover track.
With the mechanism and tube assembled and
set in place in the housing, check the roll-up
tube for level. This is crucial to proper
operation of the cover. Position a level across
the housing. Measure from the roll-up tube to
the bottom of the level on both the motor end
and non-motor end of the mechanism. Adjust
height of the non-motor end feet if needed to
level the roll-up tube.
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Position the mechanism in the housing so
that the roll-up tube is centered between the
track and centered in the housing front to
back.
Align the mechanism on the motor side first
by using a straight edge or a piece of rope
and extending it from the back channel of
the cover track to the pulley #1 to make sure
the rope is running straight into the pulley at
a 90 degree angle.
Go to the non-motor end and make sure the
rope will come straight back from the back
channel of the track to the pulley. If the ropes
do not come straight back, the mechanism
should be moved to balance the rope angle on
both sides. Only a 1/2” variance from straight
is allowed on either side.
Extending the Pulley Brackets
Extend the pulley brackets. Loosen the nuts
on the pulley brackets and spread the
brackets outward against the walls of the
housing.
Note: Do the following steps on Motor and
Non-motor end (motor end shown).
Raise the pulley bracket up so that the top
of the bracket is even with the top of the
housing.
Note: If you will be using the Flat Lid 309
Kit (A2432) the mechanism will need to be
installed 1-1/8” below deck height.
With the brackets in position, level the
mechanism and center it in the housing from
front to back. Tighten the four nuts on the
adjustable brackets.
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Anchoring Mechanism
Anchor the mounting feet on both the motor
and non-motor ends into the housing using
as many anchor points as possible.
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Now loosen the bolts and spread the pulley
brackets at the non-motor end making sure
they are also level. Raise the pulley bracket so
it is flush with the top of the encapsulation.
Anchoring the Pulley Brackets
Anchor the brackets in to the housing in as
many places as possible using the 1-1/2” hex
head screws (49) and anchors (39).
Note: Do the following steps on Motor and
Non-motor end (non-motor end shown).
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On the motor and non-motor side, use a
3/16” bit and drill through the holes on the
cross braces. Use the half inch screws (34)
and nylock nuts (36) provided and bolt the
cross braces together in two places on each
cross bracket.
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Wiring the Electrical Switch
Connect the electric switch by wiring the
neutral wire from the power supply, the
white wire from the motor and one of the
wires from the indicator light together using
a wire nut. Note: Switch must be mounted in
a position with a full view of the pool.
Connect the ground wires from the power
supply and the motor together using a wire
nut. Run a pig tail from this wire nut to the
grounding lug on the switch.
Insert the hot wire from the power supply
into terminal L1 on the back of the switch
and tighten the screw. Do not loosen the
screws too much or the internal switch
connections will be permanently lost.
Attach the other leg from the indicator light
and the BLUE DIRECTIONAL WIRE into
terminal A1, and tighten the screw.
Insert the RED DIRECTIONAL WIRE into
terminal B1, and tighten the screw. Note:
Reverse directional wires if the cover runs
opposite to the direction indicated on the
switch.
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Electrical Wiring & Bonding
The system must be bonded to meet the National Electrical Code. Bond both tracks to the mechanism by attaching a bonding lug to the
guide feed screw and running a #8 solid copper bond wire to the mechanism. Bond the lid to the mechanism by drilling a hole in the lid at
either end of the lid and attaching a bonding lug in each position and bonding it to the mechanism. All brackets and any other metal over
4” long should likewise be bonded to the mechanism. There should be a bond wire from the equipment pad inside the housing. Attach this
bond wire to the mechanism to complete the bonding requirement. Note: Builder is responsible to bring proper electrical lines, conduit
and bonding to the mechanism. Electrical wiring diagram and details are shown above with instructions on the right.
#8 bond wire
Conduit with 4 wires
(2 directional wires, neutral
& unbroken ground)
Single gang all-weather box mounted
on corner of end wall of cover vault
approx. 3” from top of deck.
Key switch is mounted in a standard all-
weather UL listed, single gang box. The
box must be mounted 60 inches off the
ground and in a location where 100% of
the pool is visible.
It is recommended that this switch be
mounted halfway along the side of the
pool, and within 12 ft of the waters edge.
Conduit with 3 wires
(hot, neutral & unbroken ground)
Note: wires must be sized to meet
all applicable codes. Motor draws
8.8 amps.
Sub-panel with
dedicated
110 Volt,
15 amp breaker
and GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A GFCI must be used in the electrical supply line for the motor.
This should be on a separate dedicated circuit only for the pool cover.
Running Wires
Bring 110 V to the key switch. From the panel to the key switch, run 3
wires (hot, neutral & unbroken ground). From the key switch to the motor
end of the housing, run 4 wires (2 directional, a neutral and an unbroken
ground). Terminate the wires in a weather tight “J” box. The motor is 110
V, 3/4 HP with full load amperage of 8.8 amps. Follow all applicable
codes regarding wire size, grounding, connections, etc.
Key Switches
Mount a standard, single gang, all-weather junction box for the key switch
at a point where 100% of the pool is visible. This is a mandatory
requirement to meet ASTM safety standards. The key switch should not be
placed in the mechanism box. This does not meet UL code.
Options
Coverstar has several different wiring options that include limit switches
wireless remote control, water feature shutoffs, etc. See your Coverstar
distributor for details.
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Step By Step Instructions
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COVER FABRIC
Step by Step Instructions Page/Step
Opening the cover package ...............................14/1
Rolling out the cover .........................................14/2
Running ropes through the track .......................14/4
Routing the ropes ...........................................15/10
Attaching the cover leading edge ...................15/15
Attaching the ropes to the reels .....................16/27
Running the cover over the pool .....................17/31
Attaching the cover and bonding wire ............17/32
Adjusting the ropes .........................................17/35
Adjusting the torque limiter ............................18/38
Adjusting the brakes ........................................18/40
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Rolling Out the Cover
Standing behind the housing looking over the
pool, unroll the cover from left to right.
Unwrap the ropes and run them through the track.
Running Ropes Through the
Guides The preferred method of running
the rope is to pierce the rope with a 1’ length
of wire and use it as a handle to feed the rope
through the track.
Hold the wire with some pliers and pull the
rope down the length of the track toward the
end of the pool.
Feed the rope through the pulley assembly
(26) and place the pulley housing onto the end
of the track.
Feed the rope into the back channel then
pull the rope down the back side of the
track toward the cover housing.
Pull all excess rope through the cover track.
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Step By Step Instructions
Complete the fastening of all track screws
flush to the top of the track and fasten the
pulley screw on both sides of the pool. Clean
concrete dust from track and pulley endcap.
Make sure ALL screws are flush with track.
Opening the Cover
To open the cover box, cut the bands that hold
the two halves of the box together. Never cut
the top of the box open. Doing this could
easily damage the cover inside. This kind of
damage is not covered under the fabric
warranty. With the bands cut, lift and remove
the top box.
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Routing the Ropes
On the motor end, extend the rope from
the back channel of the track around
pulleys #1 and #2.
Continue pulling the rope to the front side of
the mechanism. Run the rope around pulley
#4 with the rope coming off the bottom of
the pulley. Pull the rope until the end with
the tab is ready to slide in the track.
On the non-motor end, run the rope from
the back channel of the track and around the
pulley.
Pull the rope along the back of the housing
to the motor end.
Run the non-motor end rope behind the
motor end rope as it passes behind the
pulleys #1 and #2. Bring the rope out along
side pulley #3. Continue pulling this rope
across to pulley #5, with the rope coming off
the bottom of the pulley. Pull all excess rope
through and lay it on the deck.
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Attaching the Cover Leading Edge
Lay the front of the cover in front of the
housing. Slide the leading edge through the
loop on the front of the cover.
Attach the rope tab to the wheel assembly
using the three stud backing plate and nuts
that is supplied with the wheel assembly.
Place the nylon leading edge inserts into the
ends of the leading edge tube. Make sure
they can slide freely inside the leading edge
tube.
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5
4
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2
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5
4
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Attach the fabric to the wheel assembly
with the two stud backing plate and nuts.
Note: On standard Top Track systems
this backing plate comes attached to
the cover.
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Position the fabric on the leading edge so it is
in line with the leading edge support bracket.
Secure with a tek screw (40) on the back side
of the leading edge. Be sure the screw does
not interfere with the leading edge insert.
Attaching the Ropes to the Reels
Pull the cover back until the cover is in the
track equally on both sides. Pull the ropes
tight as they come off the pulleys on the
mechanism to eliminate the slack in the rope.
Note: Cut the ropes only when the cover is
open completely.
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Feed the wheel assembly and cover into the
track. The slider on the front of the wheel
assembly will lock into the track.
Place a guide feed (23) over the end of the
track. Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill through the
guide feed. Feed the wheel assembly and
cover into the track.
Use a 5/32” allen wrench to tighten the
screw on the guide feed.
Place a bonding wire lug (31) on top of the
guide feed and secure with a 10-32 1-3/8”
screw (46) and nylock nut (36).
Run the #8 copper bond wire (29) from the
lugs on the guide feed to the lugs on each
end of the mechanism.
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Connect the bonding wire that is attached to
the front corner of the cover to the leading
edge bar using a tek screw (40). Be sure the
screw doesn’t interfere with the leading edge
insert.
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Install a track stop (47) on the end of the
track on each track to keep the cover from
retracting too far. Run the key switch in the
uncover position to roll the cover up on the
roll-up tube. Check the cover to be sure it
rolls up evenly. The cover fabric installation
is now complete.
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Pull both ropes until the leading edge just
moves on each side, cut the longer rope to the
same length as the shorter rope while tight.
These ropes should be at least 8 ft long. Use a
lighter or torch to burn the ends of the rope. In
most cases you will only need to cut one rope.
While holding the ropes over the mechanism,
run the key switch in the cover position. The
excess rope will be wrapped around the rope
reel.
Running the Cover Over the Pool
Run the cover over the pool being careful to
prevent it from binding in the guide feeds by
lifting the cover and helping it into each track
the first time.
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Bring the ropes back to the mechanism.
Slide the rope through the rope lug on the
rope reel. Secure the ropes to the reel by
tightening down the set screws in each lug.
Lay the bond wire on top of the cover fabric.
Secure it to the roll-up tube using a tek screw
(40). Distribute the slack of the cover evenly
between each screw across the length of the
tube. Secure the cover to the roll-up tube
using tek screws (40) every 2-3 feet. When
attaching the cover to the tube, do not use
folds or pleats.
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Attaching the Cover & Bonding
Wire Make sure the webbing continues
straight as it travels from the track to the roll-
up tube. Attach the cover to the roll-up tube
using tek screws (40). The first screw on each
end of the tube needs to be 3 inches from the
end of the tube. As the cover rolls up on the
tube, the webbing should roll up completely
off the tube.
Run the key switch in the uncover position to
roll the cover up on the roll-up tube. Check
the cover to be sure it rolls up evenly. Run
the cover 6-10 times to make sure it opens
and closes evenly. The cover fabric installation
is now complete.
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Adjusting the Ropes
When closing the cover, if both sides of the
cover don’t close squarely, one of the ropes
may need to be adjusted. To adjust the rope,
open the cover all the way. Pull the excess
rope off the rope reel.
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If one of the ropes is longer than the other
rope, loosen the set screw that secures the
rope to the rope reel lug. Shorten this rope
until it is the same length as the other rope.
Re-attach the rope to the rope reel.
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Rope Reel Brake The rope reel brake
should be tight enough to prevent the ropes
from free spinning off the reel while the
cover is opening. If you need to adjust the
brakes, use two 7/16” wrenches or sockets
to adjust the tension on the rope reel.
Roll-up Tube Brake The roll-up tube
brake should be tight enough to prevent
the cover from rolling off the tube faster
than it is being pulled into the track. To
adjust this brake, use two 7/16” wrenches
and tightening or loosening the thru bolts
in the brake block.
Adjusting The mechanism is equipped with
two brakes; one on the rope reel, and one for
the roll-up tube of the mechanism. The brakes
are preset at the factory and should work
properly.
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To adjust the torque limiter, use a 9/16”
wrench to tighten the first torque limiter bolt
1/2" turn. Run the cover.
If further adjustment is needed, rotate the
torque limiter brake arm to position the
second brake bolt and tighten the second
brake bolt 1/2" turn.
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Adjusting the Torque Limiter
The Aluminum automatic cover system is
equipped with a torque limiter that helps
prevent damage to the mechanism. Only if
the motorized mechanism does not extend or
retract the cover will you need to adjust the
torque limiter.
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If both ropes are the same length, and the
cover doesn’t close squarely, shorten the rope
for the side of the cover that doesn’t close all
the way. The amount that the rope is
shortened is equal to the amount distance
that the cover needed to travel to close all the
way. While holding the rope, run the switch in
the cover position.
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CLASSIC ALUMINUM LID
Step By Step Instructions Page/Step
Installing the lid brackets ............................20/1
Assembling the aluminum lid ......................20/4
Attaching the lid to the deck .......................20/7
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Installing the Lid Brackets
Hold the bracket against the back wall of the
housing so it is flush with the top of the deck
and mark the hole positions. Use a ¼”
masonry bit and drill through the holes in the
bracket into the back of the housing. Be sure
to drill the holes at least 3” deep.
Remove the bracket and insert plastic
anchors (39) in each of the holes. Tap the
anchors with a hammer so they are in the
hole completely.
Secure the brackets to the back wall of the
housing using #12 x 1-1/2“ hex head sheet
metal screws (49). Mount a rope loop on one
top screw of each of the brackets. This will
keep the rope running straight along the back
of the housing.
Assembling the Aluminum Lid
Assemble the lid by sliding the hinge onto
the main section of lid.
Slide the plastic wedges (16) onto the main
lid on either side. Tap into place with a
rubber mallet.
Slide the motor and non-motor lid ends
onto the hinge.
Attaching the Lid to the Deck
Position the lid over the top of the housing.
The motor end and non-motor ends should
extend past the cover housing 1-2”. If they
extend more and do not lay flat on the deck, it
may be necessary to cut the lids. Drill through
the lid hinge along the back edge every 2-3
ft. using a 1/4” drill bit. Then, drill through
these holes and into the concrete deck using a
1/4” masonry bit. Clean concrete dust from
hinge.
Insert plastic anchors (39) into the holes and
tap with a hammer so they are flush with the
deck. Fasten the lid to the deck with #12 pan
head sheet metal screws (33). File any sharp
edges.
Measure across the hinge to evenly space the
screws. Continue drilling and anchoring the
hinge in this manner until the entire lid is
attached to the deck. If any part of the lid is
sticking up, it must be screwed down to the
deck. The safety pool cover installation is now
complete.
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Numbers in parenthesis refer to hardware on page 3.
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