Loop-Loc Ultra Loc III Solid User manual

INGROUND COVER INSTALLATION GUIDE
IMPORTANT
WATER LEVEL: In snow areas, water level must be maintained high enough to support the cover and prevent excess wear. Emphasize to customers
that they must not allow the water level to fall below the above recommendations throughout the winter, or their warranty will be void.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Refer toAnchor Plan provided with cover. Cover must be laid out according to the plan to ensure proper installation.
Step 2: Using stakes and a rope, lay a rope grid across the pool as shown in figure 1. Rope must be tight enough to support the cover
while you install it.
FIGURE 1:
Step 3: Stretch cover across pool, align to raised obstructions and/or cutouts and adjust for equal overlap on all sides. Overlap may vary 2" -
4" from approximate overlap given depending on cover size and shape. Please note overlap on commercial covers may vary 6" or more.
Step 4: Locate anchor positions onAnchor Plan for straps numbered 1-4 (see figure 2). Measure and mark anchor positions on deck 20" from
edge of cover (22" for commercial covers). NOTE: Rectangle corners should be installed last.
FIGURE 2:
Step 5: Install anchors (see page 2) and attach springs (see page 3) for straps numbered 1-4 in the order shown in figure 2. To ensure proper
fit, follow spring compression guidelines on page 3.
Step 6: Locate and Install anchors and springs for straps numbered 5-8 in the order shown in Figure 2
RECTANGLE:
Step 7:
With first 8 anchors secured, snap a chalk line along
the perimeter of the pool using installed anchors
as a guide. Chalk line should be parallel to pool,
this will ensure that all anchors will be aligned.
FORMFIT:
Step 7:
With first 8 anchors secured, locate and install remaining
anchors in an alternating pattern, working from the middle
of the cover to the ends. Secure each spring as individual
anchors are installed.
Step 8:
Install remaining anchors working from the middle of
the pool out, pulling back each strap until cover edge
is aligned. Chalk line should indicate proper distance
for anchors, (approximately 20" standard or 22" for
Commercial covers)
Step 8:
When all anchors and springs are installed conduct a final
check. Adjust all springs so that tension is equal on all parts
of the cover and the cover lies flat on deck, with no bunches
or creases.
Step 9:
When all anchors and springs are installed, conduct a
final check. Adjust all springs so that tension is equal
on all parts of the cover and the cover lies flat on deck
in a straight line on all sides.
IMPORTANT
Required water levels listed below MUST be maintained:
Loop-Loc MESH Safety Cover 15-18" below top of pool
Loop-Loc SOLID Safety Cover 12-16" below top of pool

2. Anchor Installation
Installing Anchors In Concrete Decks
Once anchor positions have been determined (see General Instructions,
page 1) you will need to drill holes in the concrete deck at these points to
accommodate LOOP-LOC’s brass anchoring system.
Step 2:
IMPORTANT: Use silicone spray on all anchor inserts, shells and Tamp Tool
before installing. When cover is removed, all anchors must be flushed out with
a hose and re-sprayed with silicone before closing. If this is not done, you may
encounter difficulty when trying to raise inserts in the fall.
Step 3:
Insert brass anchor casing into hole and tamp lightly with Tamp Tool to ensure
tight fit, as shown in Figure 4.
Step 4:
Screw brass insert into casing, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
PAVERS, BRICK OR STONE: When decks are made with brick,
stoneorpaverslaidonsand, or onacement slab, theanchor-in-pipemethod
must be used or the cover cannot be considered safe and warranted.
For each anchor to be installed by this method, you will need to use ¾”
inside diameter pipe or conduit, that’s a minimum length of 15”.
Installing Anchors In Other Surfaces
Step 1:
Insert brass anchor casing into end of pipe or conduit and secure.
Step 2:
Using rotary drill with 1” bit, if using pipe supplied by LOOP-LOC, or appropriate
sized bit for pipe you are using, drill hole through the deck large enough to
accommodatepipeor conduit at anchorpoints. Whereverpossible, drill between
bricks or pavers to avoid cracking them. Continue drilling in case concrete is laid
under the soil.
Step 3:
Drive assembled pipe through hole into ground until flush, as shown in Figure 5.
Place a block of wood or other material over the end of the pipe before driving to
prevent damage to the anchor assembly.
Step 4:
Screw brass insert into casing, as shown in Figure 5.
WOOD DECK: If a wood deck is at least 1 5/8” thick, the standard
concrete deck anchoring procedure may be used. If deck is thinner, we
recommend an anchor-in-pipe installation method. Wood Deck Anchor
Flangesmay alsobeused,at the dealer’s discretion,dependingupon the
quality, thickness and strength of the specific type of wood at the job site.
Note: Any synthetic wood type materials that do not meet the above
criteria should utilize the standard anchor in pipe method.
Anchor-In-Pipe: Follow the instructions for PAVERS, BRICK OR
STONE. IMPORTANT: You must use pipe or conduit long enough to
extend 15” into the ground itself, taking into account space between wood
deck and ground (see Figure 6). Pipe must always be inserted at least 15”
into ground for cover to be considered safe and warranted.
GRAVEL, SOIL, OR PLANTER AREAS: When anchors are to
be installed directly in any type of gravel, soil or loose ground, you must also
use the anchor-in-pipe method. If more than 35% anchor-in-pipe
installation, in a loose unstable area, the pipe should be set in concrete
footings. After assembling anchor casing in pipe, follow instructions from
Step 3 above.
Wood Deck Anchor Flanges are installed as follows (see Figure 7):
Step 1:
Counter-sink 1½” diameter hole 1/8” deep into wood deck using self-boring bit.
Step 2:
Drill ¾” diameter hole into wood deck - minimum 2” deep.
Step 3:
Insert wood deck anchor flange into hole and tap until top of flange is flush with
wood deck.
Step 4:
Secure flange with 4 wood screws.
Step 5:
Screw brass insert into flange, as usual.
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Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Step 1:
Drill ¾” hole at anchor point 2¼” deep. For best results, it is recommended
that a rotary hammer drill and a long spline bit be used. To maintain con-
sistent depth in all the holes, use tape to mark a point 2¼” from the tip of the
bit, and drill to this point each time.

3. Spring Installation
Figure 8
Figure 10
Removing Springs From Anchors
Step 2:
Pressing downward, rotate rod 180 degrees so that heel
of rod is between anchor bolt and retaining ring (see
Figure 12).
Step 3:
Tilt rod slightly toward cover until retaining ring slides off
anchor bolt. Cover is now released from anchor.
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Step 1:
Insert Installation Rod through retaining ring on end of spring (see Figure 9).
Installing Springs On Anchors
Step 2:
Place heel of rod behind anchor bolt. Pull rod handle away from cover edge, until retaining ring on spring slides over anchor bolt (see Figure 10).
Step 3:
Rotate rod until heel is free from anchor bolt. Cover is now secured to anchor.
BEFORE LEAVING INSTALLATION SITE:
Proper spring compression is crucial for a correct fit in all installations. Please adhere to the following compression instructions:
LOOP-LOC Mesh Safety Swimming Pool Covers (In-Ground): New mesh covers tend to shrink in their cartons. By compressing springs
almost totally ( at least 85-90%) during the initial installation, you will ensure that the cover will stretch back to its normal size. It is also
recommended that the springs be retightened 2 to 3 weeks after initial installation to ensure that they remain approximately 70-75% compressed
at all times. The water level in your In-Ground pool should be maintained between 15” to 18” below coping level and 14” below coping level
for On-Ground pools.
ULTRA-LOC SOLID Swimming Pool Covers (In-Ground): Due to the very minimal stretch of Ultra-Loc material, initial spring compression for
our Ultra-Loc covers should be set to approximately 60%. Tension adjustments may be necessary to promote proper drainage. When equipped
with drain panels, spring tension adjustments may be necessary to promote proper drainage. Run a garden hose over the entire cover for at least
5 minutes, simulating a heavy rainfall. If water accumulates, adjust the springs until the water drains completely. To maintain safety, any standing
water must be pumped off immediately and water levels should be maintained between 12” - 16” below coping level for In-Ground pools and
12” - 14” below coping level for On-Ground pools. An approved automatic cover pump is available from Loop-Loc.
Only when the above steps are followed, has a correct and complete installation occurred!
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 9
Lace straps around the squared-off end of springs using the
methodpicturedin Figure8. Thisallowsfor easyadjustment
of straps, thus ensuring proper compression of springs.
Attaching Springs To Straps
Step 1:
Insert Installation Rod over anchor bolt with heel of rod
facing cover (see Figure 11).
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4. Installation for Cable-Loc Child Safety Barrier
PLEASE
NOTE:
Any gaps will render the installation improper and non-safe and will void cover warranty. Cable Wall Anchor spacing greater than 18"
will render the installation improper and non-safe and will void cover warranty. All Cable Wall Anchors must be installed or installation
will be deemed non-safe and will void cover warranty.
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Installing Cable Wall Anchors:
Step
1:
Determine the first Cable Wall Anchor location and drill a 3/8” hole to a depth
of 2 1/2”. The hole must be drilled the entire 2 1/2” to prevent the Cable Wall
Anchor assembly from sticking too far out and away from the wall.
Note: Tile Applications
• For tile applications two bits will be needed.
1/2" glass bit
3/8" standard bit as noted above
• Drill through tile using 1/2" glass bit. Once the bit breaks through the tile,
switch to the 3/8” bit noted above.
Step
2:
Remove the Cable Wall Anchor from the expansion sleeve. Using the wall
anchor tamp tool, install the expansion sleeve anchor by tamping it to the
back of the drilled hole.
Step 3:
With the washer on the CableAnchor, thread into the expansion sleeve all
the way until contact with the wall is made.
Step
4:
Using a screwdriver for leverage, turn the Cable Wall Anchor in a clockwise
direction to “set” the wall anchor. Remember to stop with the cable slot
facing upward.
Step
5:
After installing the first Cable Wall Anchor, install all additional assemblies.
Cable Wall Anchors may never be installed more than 18” apart. All inside
corners must have a Cable Wall Anchor (See Figure 14). Spacing of less
than 18” will be necessary when there is an inside radius to ensure that the
distance from cable to wall will not exceed 2”.
Figure 13
Installing Cover into Raised Wall:
Step
1:
Starting at one end of raised wall, snap cable into Cable Wall Anchor. After cable is installed into all cable wall anchors, adjust cover so the raised
wall treatment is centered on obstruction.
Step 2:
Install one brass anchor into concrete deck at each end of the raised obstruction approximately 18” back from waters edge. (See Figure 14)
Note: If concrete deck is not present a concrete footing is required.
1’8”
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Step
3:
Unscrew the anchor insert from the casing completely. Making sure the turnbuckle is in its most extended position, place the anchor through the
turnbuckle eye and reinstall into the casing. Tighten anchor completely.
Step
4:
Pass the end of the cable through the unused turnbuckle eye. Make a loop with a turn back of 6” and install two U-bolts to secure the cable
(See Figure 15).
FIGURE 15
Step
5:
Loop the loose end of the cable around the remaining brass anchor on the opposite end of the raised obstruction, and pull by hand to tighten the
cable to draw the pool cover against the obstruction.
Step
6:
Keeping the cable as taut as possible, install the second set of U-bolts as described in Step 4.
Step
7:
Rotate the turnbuckle to tighten the cable.
Step
8:
Proceed with the remainder of the cover installation as per the General Instructions (page 1).
After completion of the entire cover installation, there should not be any gaps between the raised obstruction and the Cable-Loc Child Safety
Barrier. No gap between the cover edge and the raised obstruction may be more than 3". Retighten the cable and/or trim Cable-Loc Barrier as
required.
5. Child Safety Barrier Installations
LOOP-LOC’s GAP-GUARD® Installation
LOOP-LOC’s patented GAP-GUARD® is used to close the spaces
created by varying deck levels, such as steps. GAP-GUARD® is
manufactured 15” wide, but should be trimmed, after cover is fully
adjusted and tightened to lie flush against rise of deck, as shown:
LOOP-LOC’s Safety Barrier Installation
In cases where raised obstructions, such as walls, at the edge of a pool
may create a gap, the cover will be provided with LOOP-LOC’s child
safety barrier - a tough plastic extrusion sewn into the cover to fill the gap.
Installation is as follows:
Safety Barrier may be trimmed to fit irregularities at the job site; cutting too
much, however, might affect safety or damage the cover.

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6. Protect-AA-GGap
Loop-Loc's Protect-A-Gap is used to close a gap 9" and greater created by varying levels. The cover should be installed, fully adjusted and tightened to
lie flush on deck with the Protect-A-Gap against rise. The Protect-A-Gap material should be pulled tight against the rise, allowing the strip of anchoring
holes to land against sidewall. If possible an anchor should be drilled into sidewall. If drilling into the wall is not possible use the extended strap to secure
the beginning of the treatment. The first deck anchor to install should be in the first hole of the extrusion closest to the rise. Mark the anchor location
using the center of the hole as a guide. Continue to mark anchor locations through the holes in the extrusion a maximum of 3' apart. When installing
anchors make sure to use the Masonry collar provided between the screw and the extrusion.
8. Recommended Padding For Rough Coping/Deck, Aluminum
Receptor Coping or Windy Locations.
Please note: For stand-alone rises, such as spas, any extended straps
behind the rise should be angled out and anchored into deck.
Excessive wear due to sharp edges, wind or loose installations is not covered under warranty. All covers should be kept tight and should be adjusted
when sagging appears.
If Loop-Loc water levels, tensioning requirements and padding recommendations are not followed, pools with painted aluminum or plastic concrete
receptor coping may be marred. Also, if you are in a high wind area it is imperative to utilize additional padding or LOOP-LOC’S Coping Protector Caps
to prevent marring. If you know these conditions exist, or have the coping types above please contact your dealer to order LOOP-LOC’S “undrcovr”
padding or LOOP-LOC’S Coping Protector Caps.
Padding sharp or rough coping, deck or covers in high wind areas will help extend the life of your Loop-Loc Safety Swimming Pool Cover.
LOOP-LOC’S “Undr-Covr” padding can be purchased through your dealer.
OR
Strips of outdoor, colorfast carpeting or similar material placed under
the cover around edge of pool.
Loop-Loc, LTD. 390 Motor Parkway Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-LOC-LOOP In New York State 631-582-2626
Fax #: [phone], WWW.LOOPLOC.COM
7. Deck Elevation Changes
Elevation Change of 8” - 15”
When the elevation change is 8” - 15”, straps will be extended to reach
the deck. Anchors should be installed at maximum strap length.
Elevation Change of 16” or Greater
When the elevation change is 16” or greater install into side wall using
brass anchors.