Master Spas axis Operation manual

INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE
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Unbox and verify all components are present.
a. 1 qty - Axis Cover
KIT COMPONENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Cover skirt is
approximately 12½"
(measured down
from the top of the
swim spa shell).
2. Bottom of Rotating Lever
Latch is approximately 17" at
lowest adjustable point from
the top of the swim
spa shell.
3. Fully rolled diameter is
approximately 28", based
on a 19' model.
4. Cover locks
measure approximately
7½” (measured down
from the top of
the swim spa shell).
e. 2 qty - X900185 Plastic Pinned
Washers for Rotating
Lever Latch
f. 12 qty - X551350 #8x½"
Screw
j. X900162 #4x¾" PH FH Screw
for Cover Lock*
h. 2 qty - X710701 #10x 1 ½"
SS Screw
*quantity varies
depending on model/size
*number of locks
varies depending
on model/size
b. 2 qty -X900198 Lever
Channels
c. 2 qty - X900185 Top Handle
of Rotating Lever
Latch
d. 2 qty - X900185 Base of
Rotating Lever Latch
g. 4 qty - X717900 #10x2½"
Screw
i. 2 qty - Axis Cover
Dome Labels
1.
2.
3.
4.*

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e. 2 qty - X900185 Plastic Pinned
Washers for Rotating
Lever Latch
CAUTION: Do not grasp the side cover skirt material
to roll or move the cover. Doing so may result in
unwarranted damage such as ripped and torn material.
Only grasp the bottom grey insulating bag and its
handles as shown below. Grabbing and pulling on other
components/parts of the cover to shift or maneuver the
cover will result in unwarranted damage.
g. 4 qty - X717900 #10x2½"
Screw
INSTALLATION
COVER Place cover on one end of the swim spa and
roll open across the swim spa by grasping the bottom
grey insulating bag (Figure 1). Then, grasp the bottom grey
insulating bag and its handles to center the cover on the
swim spa.
1.
FIGURE 1
Cover skirting has been flipped up to expose the
layers of material for illustrative purposes.

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LEVER CHANNEL Install Lever Channels (b) to both
8' ends of the swim spa skirting (Figure 2). Center Lever
Channel on the swim spa skirting against the swim
spa shell flange with “L” side up (Figure 3). Use 5 of the
#8x½" screws (f) to mount this. First, install 1 screw
into the channel groove at each end, 1" from the end
(Figure 3). Then, space the remaining 3 screws evenly
across the Lever Channel. Repeat for the opposite end
of the swim spa.
NOTE: If there are vertical trim strips on the skirting
(causing an uneven surface), they will need to be
moved down or trimmed to allow Lever Channel to
be mounted on a flat surface.
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 2
b.
FIGURE 3
f.
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g.
d.
ROTATING LEVER LATCH At the center of the 8'
end of the swim spa, use a level or straight edge to
reference the top of the swim spa shell. Measure down
10" and mark this center point for the top center screw
of the Rotating Lever Latch Base (d). With the arrow
facing up, mount base of Rotating Lever Latch to swim
spa skirting (Figure 4) using 1 #10x1 ½” screw (h) for the
top mounting point. Use 2 #10x2½" screws (g), for the
two lower mounting points on the base (left and right).
The Rotating Lever Latch may mount over a skirt vent
which is normal (if vent prohibits base mounting flush,
simply remove vent when mounting base). Mount
with screws at the lowest point in the slots on the
Rotating Level Latch Base. The slot is present to allow
downward adjustment of the base if necessary later.
Repeat for opposite end. (Continued...)
3.
FIGURE 4
INSTALLATION
Top Center
Screw Point
Using
Side Screw
Points
Using
h.

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a.
Cover lever
arm
c.
d.
FIGURE 5
f.
e.
Next, push the top half of the Rotating Lever Latch
(c) on to its base (d) mounted to the swim spa skirting
with the lever end facing a 3 o’clock position (Figure 5).
Insert the plastic pinned washer (e) into the center
pivot shaft of the Rotating Lever Latch with pins
aligned to the grooves in the shaft. Use 1 #8x½" screw
(f) to attach top half and base of Rotating Lever Latch
together.
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Install 1 Axis Cover Dome Label (i) into recessed,
oval area on the Rotating Lever Latch (c) (Figure 6).
Repeat for the opposite end.
SECURING THE COVER Insert cover lever arm
into the Lever Channel installed on the swim spa
skirt (Figure 7 below and Figure 18 on page 13 provide
illustrations for securing the cover). Push in on the
cover lever arm and turn the Rotating Lever Latch to
12 o’clock position to secure the cover lever arm
(Figure 19, page 13).
c.
i.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
Cover skirt is
approximately 12½"
(measured down
from the top of the
swim spa shell).

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COVER LOCKS Using provided #4x¾" Phillips Flat
Head Screws (j), mount the cover locks located along
the long sides of the Axis Cover to the swim spa
skirting (Figure 8). These cover locks MUST be attached
and secured when swim spa is not in use. Refer to
cover lock system overview (Figure 9).
*Screw quantity varies by cover model/size. There should be 3
screws per cover lock body.
j.*
FIGURE 8
4.
a.
INSTALLATION
Cover skirting has
been flipped up to
expose cover locks for
illustrative purposes.

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FIGURE 9
Cover locks measure
approximately 7½"
(from the top of the
swim spa shell down).

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OPENING THE COVER
ATTENTION:
Be sure to remove any foreign objects such as small sticks,
branches, or other debris from the top of cover before rolling
it open. This prevents damage from occurring and debris from
getting into the swim spa when it is rolled closed again. Tears
or puncture damage caused to the cover by foreign objects
are not covered by the limited warranty.
Unlock and release all cover locks along the long sides of the
cover. Lift up the cover skirt to access the Rotating Lever
Latch, push against the 8' lever arm at the end of the cover
and turn Rotating Lever Latch to release lever arm of cover.
Repeat for opposite end.
Flip the vinyl cover skirting over on top of the cover at the
corners to prevent these points from catching and being
damaged when starting to roll cover open (Figure 11).
Standing at one end of the swim spa, start rolling cover until
it is out of reach (Figure 12). Then, move to the long side
of the swim spa. Grasp the rolled portion of the cover by
the grey insulating bag (Figure 13) and continue rolling cover
open until it is past the entry step area in the swim spa
(approximately 3' to 5').
From this point; it is easiest to get into the swim spa, standing
in the center, to continue rolling cover open. Push upward on
the bottom grey insulating bag of the cover (Figure 14) and roll
until the cover is fully removed from over the body of water
(Figure 15).
FIGURE 14
BE SURE NO PERSON, CHILD OR ANIMAL IS POSITIONED
AT THE END OF THE SWIM SPA WHERE THE COVER WILL
BE LOCATED WHEN OPEN AND SWIM SPA IS IN USE. THE
ROLLED COVER IS HEAVY. SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY
COULD OCCUR IF COVER ROLLS OR FALLS OFF THE END
OF THE SWIM SPA.