Latham ECLIPSE User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
THE E C L I P S E ™ AUTOMAT I C SA F E T Y POOL COV E R
DECK MOUNT SYSTEM

SECTIONS
System Parts Reference ........................................................3
Standard Top Track .............................................................4-6
Mechanism ......................................................................... 7-10
Cover Fabric ......................................................................11-16
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 & flat
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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Home Owner & Builder Installation Checklist......17-18
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System Parts Reference
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Mechanism Components
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Misc. Hardware
2
13
9
6
8
5
4
Cover Fabric Cover Track Types Cover Pump Guide Feeds Track Rollers
8
7
11
30
22 23
26
19
25
29
21
24
28
31 32
33
4
12 14
15 16
Pre-assembled
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8
17
27
33 34 35
36
1 A0610
2 A1590
A1591
3 M4661
4 A2374
5 X0001
6 A0049
A0048
7 A0605
8 A1565
9 X0021
10
11
12 X0656
13 E1130
14 A1071
15 H0334
16 E1086
17 A2423
18 E1098
19 H0152
20 H0150
21 H0176
22 H0075
23 H0006
24 H0313
25 H0324
26 H0331
27 H9711
28 H0096
29 H0276
30 M0105
31 H9630
32 H9705
33 H9763
34 H1101
35 H0001
36 A1972
37 A0113
Motor & housing, standard 3 wire Bison motor
Mechanism Eclipse Deck Left
Mechanism Eclipse Deck Right
Deckmount system mounting foot (Eclipse)
Tube Insert/Cone for Eclipse 6 inch tube Die Cast
Tube 6 aluminum STD per ft.
Non-Motor end assembly Deck Left
Non-Motor end assembly Deck Right
Key Switch - Leviton assembly complete with light
Wheel assembly 805 TT Set
Tube 3 in LE 20 ft. STD
Cover Fabric
PowerFlex Rope - Lengths will vary with cover length
Track TT 403 for detachable rope 22 ft. STD
Little Giant cover pump and instructions
Guide feed 2 piece SS TT 403 & pre 403
Screw PFSM 12 x 1-3/4
Bonding Lug Copper
Pulley end cap TT SS ASSEMBLY
Solid cooper #8 bonding wire 4 ft. long
Screw PPMS 10-32 x 1/2
Screw PPMS 10-32 x 5/8
Nut Nylock 10-32
Rope loop black plastic
Washer Split Lock
Screw HHW tek #10 x 1/2 SS
Anchor plastic STD #12
Screw HHWSM 12 x 1-1/2 with slot
Carriage bolt 1/4-20 x 5/8 SS
Bolt 3/8 - 16 1/14”
Nut Nylock 1/4-20
Track splice TT 403 3/8 x 3/8 x 3 in STD
Spring Pin for track alignment SS /8 in x 1 in
Bolt HH 1/4-20 x 1/2 in SS
Screw #12 x 1 Tek
Screw PPMS 10-32 x 1-3/8
Washer split lock 1/4 in
Electrical junction box with threaded adapters
Cover Roller & Bracket
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The parts list at above is typical for most pools up to 20’ x 40’ and includes all parts necessary to
install the Coverstar ECLIPSE system, however, parts will vary for longer or wider pools and
according to your specific order.
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Parts List
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STANDARD TOP TRACK
Step By Step Instructions Page/Step
Laying out the cover tracks .......................................5/2
Splicing the tracks together......................................5/4
Cutting the tracks to length ......................................5/9
Checking for square .................................................. 6/12
Attaching the tracks to the deck .......................... 6/14
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The two sections of track should be tight
together.
Extend the tracks at least 18” past waterline.
Center the pool shape between the pool
tracks where possible. Measure and mark the
track space and track length on the deck.
At one end, use a rubber mallet to tap the
track sections together.
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8
Tap the spring pin (31) 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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Numbers in parenthesis refer to hardware on page 3.
Step By Step Instructions
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To determine if the cover system was ordered
correctly for the pool, the length of the roll-
up tube should be 3 inches shorter than the
track space.
For example, for a 20 ft track space, the
correct length of roll-up tube is 19 ft 9 in.
Laying out the Cover Tracks
Lay the cover tracks on the deck on both
sides of the pool. When positioning the
tracks, 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.
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.
Cutting the Tracks to Length
With tracks extended at least 18” past the
waterline at the opposite end of the pool,
cut the tracks so they extend 18” past the
waterline at the mechanism end.
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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.
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13 14 15
16
Numbers in parenthesis refer to hardware on page 3.
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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.
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 be damaged very easily by
metal burrs and this damage is not covered
by the warranty.
Lengths, widths and diagonal dimensions
must be equal to each other or the system
will not operate properly.
Move the tracks to the side to expose the
holes in the deck. Clean the dust from each
hole and tap plastic anchors (41) into each
one.
Attaching the Tracks to the Deck
Place the tracks into position on the deck in
the marked positions. Make sure that the
tracks run completely straight on both sides
of the pool. Drill through the pre-drilled track
holes into the deck. Drill at least 3” deep.
Place the track back over the holes in the
deck. Fasten the track screws (34) halfway
through the tracks into the plastic anchors.
The screws will be fastened completely
later in the installation.
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MECHANISM
Step By Step Instructions Page/Step
Attaching the roll-up tube ........................................8/2
Positioning the roll-up tube/mechanism.............8/4
Extending the Pulley brackets .................................8/5
Anchoring the mechanism .................................... 9/14
Wiring the electrical switch ........................................ 10
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Step By Step Instructions
Position the motor end and non-motor end
of the mechanism roughly in the position
that they will mounted.
Attaching 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 (28)
and lock washers (23) provided.
Positioning the Mechanism
Place the mechanism on the pool deck
roughly in the position that it will be
anchored.
Extend the Pulley Brackets
Use a 7/16” wrench to loosen the nylock
nuts on the adjustable brackets of the non-
motor and motor end of the mechanism.
Install one mounting foot on the motor end
and one on the non-motor end using the 1/4
x 20 bolts (32) provided. Tighten securely.
Turn the mechanism over. Extend the pulley
brackets so they will match the elevation set
by the mounting foot. This height is
adjustable depending on the length of the
cover.
With the mechanism and tube assembled,
check the roll-up tube for level. If the deck
isn’t level, the distance from the deck to the
tube should be the same on both ends of the
tube.
This is crucial for a properly operating cover.
Adjust the non-motor end as needed to level
the roll-up tube.
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2
45 6
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With the motor end turned upside down,
attach the cone one the motor end using
the same bolts (28) and lock washers (23).
Tighten the bolts with a 9/16” wrench.
Make sure the pulley brackets are spread
wide enough to provide good stability.
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Numbers shown in parenthesis refer to hardware shown on page 3.
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Use a 7/16” wrench to tighten the nylock
nuts. Additional carriage bolts (27) and
nylock nuts (29) are provided and can be
used as reinforcement for the pulley
brackets as needed.
Align the mechanism on the motor side first
by using a piece of rope. Extend it from the
outside channel of the track to the pulley to
make sure the rope will feed directly into the
pulley.
Go to the non-motor end and make sure the
rope will come straight back from the rope
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.
Anchoring the Mechanism
Use a 1/4” bit and hammer drill to drill through
the mounting holes in the mechanism into the
deck.
Use the 1-1/2" hex head screws (26) and
anchors (25) provided to secure the motor
end and non-motor end to the deck.
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14 15
On both the motor end and non-motor end
of the mechanism, measure from the cover
track to the pulley. It is important that the
mechanism be mounted square to the
cover track.
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Step By Step Instructions Numbers shown in parenthesis refer to hardware shown on page 3.
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Electrical Wiring and Bonding
The automatic cover 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 and attaching a bonding lug. Run bond wire from this lug
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
extended from the equipment pad to the cover box, so it too can be attached to the mechanism.
Note: Builder is responsible to bring proper electrical lines, conduit and bonding to the mechanism. Electrical
wiring diagram and details are shown below.
Wiring the Electrical Switch
The control switch must be mounted in an all-weather box, in a location where 100% of the pool is visible.
Connect the control switch according the diagram below.
#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.
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.
Running Wires
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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.

COVER FABRIC
Step by Step Instructions Page/Step
Opening the cover ................................................... 12/1
Unrolling the cover ................................................... 12/2
Running ropes through the tracks ...................... 12/3
Routing the ropes ...................................................... 12/9
Attaching the cover leading edge ....................13/15
Attaching the ropes to the rope reel ................15/28
Running the cover over the pool .......................15/30
Attaching the cover and bonding wire ...........15/31
Adjusting the ropes ................................................15/34
Adjusting the torque limiter ................................16/37
Adjusting the brakes ..............................................16/40
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Unrolling the Cover
Standing behind the housing looking over
the pool, unroll the cover from left to right.
Running Ropes Through the
Tracks
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.
Feed the rope into the water side channel of
the track with the wire extending out the
side of the track. Use the wire to pull the rope
down the length of the track towards the
end of the pool.
Feed the rope through the pulley assembly
(17) and insert the pulley housing into 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. Complete the fastening of all track screws
flush on the top of the track. Clean concrete
dust from track and pulley end cap. Make
sure ALL screws are flush with the top of the
tracks.
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45 6
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Routing the Ropes
Begin with the rope on the motor end. Feed
the wire that is attached to the rope around
the first and second pulleys.
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Step By Step Instructions Numbers shown in parenthesis refer to hardware shown on page 3.
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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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Direct this rope under the rope reel, over the
rope containment bracket and out of the
mechanism.
On the non-motor end, feed the wire that is
attached to the rope around the pulley and
out the back channel of the pulley assembly.
Pull this rope to the motor end pulley
assembly.
Insert the wire that is attached to the rope
into the channel behind the first pulley.
Continue to push the wire until it comes out
of the channel behind the third pulley.
Bend a curve into the end of the wire and
pull it back just until it is in the middle of
the pulley. Now push the wire back until it
comes out the side of the third pulley.
Pull the rope under the rope reel, over the
rope containment bracket and out of the
mechanism.
Attaching The Cover Leading
Edge Lay the front of the cover in front of
the mechanism. Slide the leading edge
through the loop on the front of the cover.
Attach the detachable rope tab to the three
hole plate on 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.
Connect the two hole bracket that is
attached to the front corners of the cover to
the wheel assemblies.
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13 14 15
16 17 18
Step By Step Instructions
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Step By Step Instructions Numbers in parenthesis refer to hardware on page 3.
Feed the wheel assembly (8) and cover into
the track.
Place a guide feed (14) over the end of the
track and drill 3/16 hole through the hole
in the guide feed and through the track.
Use a 5/32 allen wrench to tighten the screw
that connects the two sections of guide feed
together.
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Install a stop on the end of the track near
the mechanism to keep the cover from
retracting too far. Secure the stop to the
deck using the screws (15) and anchors
(25) provided. 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.
Pull the cover back until the cover is in the
tracks equally on both sides. Pull the ropes
tight as they come off the pulleys on the
mechanism to eliminate the slack in the
rope.
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.
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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 (24) on the back side
of the leading edge. Be sure the screw does
not interfere with the leading edge insert.
25
Place a bonding lug (16) on top of the
guide feed. Insert a 10-32 x 1-5/8 screw (34)
through the lug, guide feed, and track.
Install a 10-32 nylock nut (21) and tighten
with a 3/8” wrench.
Connect the bonding wire that is attached to
the front corner of the cover to the leading
edge bar using a tek screw. Be sure the screw
doesn’t interfere with the leading edge insert.
23 24
22
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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.
Attaching the Cover & Bonding
Wire
At the motor end, attach the tail of the
cover and the bonding wire to the roll-up
tube using 1/2” tek screws (24). Make sure
the webbing continues straight as it travels
from the track to the roll-up tube. Attach
the cover and bonding wire to the roll-up
tube.
The first two screws need to be 3” from the
end of the tube. Distribute the slack of the
cover evenly across the length of the tube.
Secure the cover to the roll-up tube using
tek screws every 2-3 ft. When attaching the
cover to the tube, do not use folds or pleats.
Operate the cover 6-10 times to make sure
it is opening and closing squarely.
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31
To help the cover roll up evenly, install a
cover roller (37) 2-3 inches behind the guide
feed. Secure the cover roller to the deck using
the screws (15) and anchors (25) provided.
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Attaching the Ropes to the Rope Reel
Loosen the set screw and remove plastic plug
from the rope holder tube. Bring the ropes back
to the mechanism. Attach the ropes to the rope
reel by inserting the ropes through the center of
the rope holding tube and tighten the set screws
firmly into the ropes. Some prefer to tie a knot at
the end of the rope.
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32
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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34 36
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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.
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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Step By Step Instructions
Adjusting the Brakes
There is a brake at the motor and non-motor
end of the mechanism. The brakes are preset
at the factory and should work properly. If
they do not, they should be tightened
enough to prevent the rope from spooling
o the reel as the cover is opening. There
should only be enough drag to keep the reel
and roll-up tube from free spinning.
If you need to adjust the rope reel brake, first
loosen the jam nut on the side of the rope
reel mechanism.
To tighten the brake, use an allen wrench to
turn the set screw inside the jam nut in the
clockwise direction.
To loosen the brake, use an allen wrench to
turn the set screw inside the jam nut in the
counter clockwise direction.
After adjusting the set screw, retighten the
jam nut while holding the set screw with an
allen wrench. There’s a corresponding brake
on the opposite side of the rope reel. Adjust
both brakes equally.
The roll-up tube brake on the non-motor end
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 bolts thru in the brake block.
40 41 42
43 44 45
Adjusting the Torque Limiter
The Eclipse 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.
To adjust the torque limiter, use the provided
9/16” wrench attached to the mechanism to
tighten the first brake 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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Numbers in parenthesis refer to hardware on page 3.
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HOME OWNER CHECKLIST
After the cover system is installed, it is critically important
to instruct the home owner on how to operate the cover
system safely and do routine maintenance. Use the
following check list and the ECLIPSE Use & Care Guide as
your primary instruction source.
Use & Care Guide Page
How to use the cover pump ...................................................4
How to uncover and cover the pool ................................6-7
Warn about standing water on the cover ..........................4
Who is authorized to operate the cover system ..............6
Pool chemicals and cover life .................................................8
Proper maintenance and care of the cover system ....8-9
Inform the customer on pool safety ..................Back cover
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Tracks
qDoes the track space measurement match how the cover system was ordered?
qAll track ends filed. This is extremely important.
qCover goes through the track joints smoothly.
qAll track screws are tight and flush.
qPulleys are flush against the end of the track.
qThe guide feeds are snug against the track.
qGuide feeds bolted in and are tight.
qStops installed.
qAlignment pins and splices used when joining the tracks, even in encapsulation.
Mechanism
qMechanism installed level in the box.
qRoll-up tube level in cover box.
qTube centered between the tracks.
qEnough clearance top, bottom, sides for the fabric. No rubbing of webbing on sides or bottom of box.
qTube at the right height? The ideal location is to install the cover in the box so that the cover is coming off at as
small an angle as possible. This reduces stress on the mechanism and reduces wear on cover tracks at the end of
the track.
qTube either centered in the box or positioned slightly more towards the back of the box, so that the cover is unlikely to
qSystem mounted at right angle to the track.
qRopes coming back straight out of the track. An excessive angle will cause wear on the cover tracks at the end of
the track.
qRopes are not rubbing on any brackets or the deck.
qRopes are run correctly.
q8 feet of rope left on rope reel.
qSystem bonded according to electrical code. Cover bonded to leading edge and roll-up tube.
qMake sure there is adequate drainage from the cover box.
Cover
qFabric pinned to the roll-up tube without pinned folds.
qCover runs smoothly.
qCover properly aligned when it closes or retracts. Note: An inch or two out of square is not uncommon and is
not a concern as it will not affect the operation of the cover. Because of the size of the fabric roll, and changes in
operating conditions the cover may vary slightly in alignment as it is run.
qThe leading edge inserts move in and out freely the whole length of the pool.
qFabric is pinned to the leading edge flush with the ends of the tub.
qCover not rubbing in the cover box as it rolls up.
Cover Lid
qAll sharp edges have been filed.
qAll areas where the lid is not flat on the deck have been screwed down to eliminate any potential hazards.
qThere is enough clearance between the lid brackets and the cover to avoid rubbing.
Misc.
qKey switch is in full view of the pool.
qCover pump tested by putting it in the water and operate it in front of homeowner.
qThe cover box is clean and clear of debris so that the drains are not easily clogged.
qPool area cleaned up.
qHomeowner has been instructed on the operation of the automatic safety cover system.
Installation Check List
rub on front of the box.
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QUESTIONS?
For questions about this installation guide,
contact your independent Coverstar distributor.
L9784 Updated 3.8.19 bm
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