Leisure Concepts SMARTOP SwimSpaVanish XL User manual

Installation Instructions - Updated as of 05/18/20
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Smartop SwimSpa VanishXL 200518
Step #1
Position the Smartop (in closed position) on the spa making sure that all four
corners are properly positioned and square on the spa with the two cover
halves meeting in the middle with no gap between the covers.
Step #3
Attach the Vanish XL pivot arms to the Smartop using the supplied button head
socket bolts and let the assembly hang freely (see Fig. 2). Note: Make sure to run
the bolts from the inside out. The locknuts need to be facing outwards. Also, make
Also, make
sure to use the supplied plastic washers as a spacer in between the metal plate on the
sure to use the supplied plastic washers as a spacer in between the metal plate on the
pivot arms and the Vanish XL cover mounting bracket.
pivot arms and the Vanish XL cover mounting bracket.
Do not overtighted bolts,
the pivot arms must rotate freely.
Step #4
Prior to completing this step, open the first half of each of the two covers and adjust
Prior to completing this step, open the first half of each of the two covers and adjust
the position of each cover by 1/4” towards the middle of the spa. This is so that
the position of each cover by 1/4” towards the middle of the spa. This is so that
when the shocks are finally installed and motioned a couple times, the two covers
when the shocks are finally installed and motioned a couple times, the two covers
seal against each other properly when they are in the closed position.
seal against each other properly when they are in the closed position.
Swing the
Vanish XL bracket assembly forward making sure the two pivot arms rest
against each other (see Fig. 2). Attach the Vanish XL bracket assembly to
the spa cabinet using the supplied #10 x 1-1/2” mounting screws. Note:
Make sure to put downward pressure on the Smartop when attaching the Vanish
XL bracket assembly to the spa cabinet to ensure the Smartop is making a good
seal with the acrylic of the spa.
Step #6
To attach the shocks to the bracket assembly, partially open your Smartop cover
and snap the shocks onto the appropriate ball studs (see Fig. 3). Note: Make sure
the black body of the shock is pointing towards the middle of the Smartop. See
attached shock positioning guide.
Step #5
Repeat steps 2, 3 & 4 for the opposite side of the spa.
SwimSpaVanish XL
Vanish XL Cover
MounƟng Bracket
Figure 2
Vanish XL
Rear Pivot Arm Vanish XL
Front Pivot Arm
Vanish XL
Base Bracket
Figure 3
Shocks
Figure 4
Self-Tapping
Screws
Hex Cap
Bolt
Step #7
Open the Smartop so it is in the fully upright position. Using the supplied #10
x 1-1/2” mounting screws, finish attaching the Vanish XL bracket assembly to
the spa.
Figure 1
EAS Bracket
EAS Handle BuƩon Head
Socket Bolt
Step #2
Attach the EAS handle to the EAS bracket using the supplied 5/16 x 1-1/4”
button head socket bolt (see Fig. 1).
ST
B
A
D
C
XY
R
V
BuƩon Head
Socket Bolt
N
Locknut
Washer P
O

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Operation of your Smartop Cover
CAUTION! Do not use the Smartop in high wind conditions. Injury from the spa cover being blown over
and impacting the spa user can occur.
For additional information on our Smartop product, please visit our website: “www.smartopspacover.com”
1) Fold the first half of the Smartop cover off the spa. While gripping the
EAS handle, motion the Smartop cover into it’s vertical upright position.
Smartop SwimSpa VanishXL 200518
Figure 5
Step #8
Attach the Vanish XL cover plate to the bracket assembly using the
supplied self-tapping screws. Next, thread the 3/8 x 3/4” hex cap
bolt through the hole in the cover plate that lines up with the rear
pivot arm (see Fig. 4). Note: Do not overtighten hex cap bolt.
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
A(L) 101733 ST VANISH XL BASE BRACKET (L) 2
A(R) 101734 ST VANISH XL BASE BRACKET (R) 2
B(L) 101735 ST VANISH XL COVER MOUNTING BRACKET (L) 2
B(R) 101736 ST VANISH XL COVER MOUNTING BRACKET (R) 2
C 101737 VANISH XL PIVOT ARM - FRONT 2
D 101738 VANISH XL PIVOT ARM - REAR 2
E 101739 VANISH XL PIVOT ARM PLATE - FRONT 2
F 101740 VANISH XL PIVOT ARM PLATE - REAR 2
G(L) 101741 BALL STUD MOUNTING PLATE - LEFT 2
G(R) 101742 BALL STUD MOUNTING PLATE - RIGHT 2
H(L) 101743 ST VANISH XL COVER PLATE (L) 2
H(R) 101744 ST VANISH XL COVER PLATE (R) 2
I 101745 VANISH XL COVER PLATE ANCHOR 4
J 101746 LARGE PIVOT ARM SHIM 8
K 101747 SMALL PIVOT ARM SHIM 8
L 100244 5/16 BALL STUD 24
M 100032 5/16 NYLON LOCKNUT 24
N 101749 3/8 X 2" BUTTON HEAD SOCKET BOLT - BLACK ZINC 8
O 100012 3/8 FLAT WASHER 8
P 100011 3/8 NYLON LOCKNUT 8
Q 101750 3/8 PLASTIC SHIM WASHER 8
R 101752 3/8 X 3/4" HEX BOLT - BLACK ZINC 4
S 101596 EAS HANDLE 4
T 101751 5/16 X 1-1/4" BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREW - BLACK ZINC 4
U 100909 #10 X 1-1/2" PHILIPS PAN HEAD MOUNTING SCREW 136
V 101748 #10 X 1" PHILIPS PANCAKE HEAD SCREW - BLACK ZINC 24
W 100015 LARGE BLACK DOME CAP 12
X 101510 SHOCK - 335N 4
Y 101390 SHOCK - 800N 4
Z 101871 SURE LOCK LATCH ASSEMBLY 2
AA 101065 #8 X 3/4" PHILIPS FLAT HEAD SCREW - BLACK ZINC 8
AC 101079 THERMAL SEAL CONTROL PAD 2
AD 101078 LOCK 2
AE 101762 RUBBER BUMPER 4
AF 101650 #8 X 1-1/4" PHILIP FLAT HEAD SELF-TAPPING SCREW - BLACK ZINC 4
Sure Lock
Latch Assembly
(Side of Spa)
Z
Press down to
compress thermal
seal when installing
lock-down straps
Step #9
Connect the Sure Lock latch to the latch catch. While pushing
down on the Smartop, position the Sure Lock latch on the side of
the spa and mark where the latch base rests against the spa skirting.
Attach the Sure Lock latch to the spa skirting, where marked,
using the supplied #8 x 3/4” self-tapping screws (see Fig. 5).