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
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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
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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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45
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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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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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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.