Rocky's 3” Motor Kit Instruction Manual

TEK Screws
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Remove The Standard Hub
Installing Rocky’s 3” Motor Kit
Remove the two TEK screws on the handle side of your reel
that secure the hub to the tube.
The motor unit will be replacing the hub.
Next slide the hub out of the tube. Put the two TEK screws
and the hub some place safe so that if you need them in the
future you still have them.
Next slide the motor into the tube.
The motor should slide in easily, if it catches do
not force it in. Make sure your are sliding it in as
straight as possible.
30.9 Inches
Next you will need to lay out where you
will attach the motor. You will need to
measure 30.9 inches down 3 sides of the
tube and make a mark where you will put
the screws in. Rocky’s recommends using
the sides that have the screw channels so
that your screws will be centered. Once
you have laid out where the screws will
go, use a number 2 Phillips driver bit to
secure the motor with the three supplied
TEK screws.
Insert The Motor Assembly
Securing The Motor
*** Warnings ***
Rocky’s Reel Systems Inc. reserves the right to make any modications to the products at any time without prior notice,
and rejects any liability for any kind of damage to persons or property due to improper installation, use or misuse.
Before starting the installation of this kit, we recommend that you carefully read these instructions to familiarize your-
self with the installation and programming of this unit. These instructions are intended for qualied technicians in
the eld of automation. The information contained in these instructions may not be useful to unqualied individuals.
All maintenance or adjustment operations should be carried out by a qualied technician.
Certicate of Conformity (Directive 2006/42/EEC,-IIA
The automation outlined in this document must be performed in accordance with the current regulatory systems.
-Safety of machinery. Electrical equipment. Part 1 General rules.
-Safety in the use of automated materials, test method and test.
-Safety of pool materials and electrical protection.
Installation requires a working knowledge of electricity and mechanics. It must be done exclusively by a qualied tech-
nician and by an individual authorized to deliver the certicate of conformity by the installation.
(Directive 2006/42 / EEC, -IIA)
It is obligatory to conform to the norms of use of the materials on the edge of basins of water or swimming pools.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes at any time to the product without prior notice.
Reassemble The Reel System
Put the black bushing onto the end of the motor we recommend putting
some waterproof grease inside the bushing. Grease once a year after
that.
Push the motor and the black bushing into the frame.
Put the black washer over the end of the protruding end of the motor
and slide the handle onto the end.
Put the 5/16” washer on the bolt and secure the handle.
-VERY IMPORTANT: Do not over-tighten this bolt as it will make it hard
to rotate the handle.

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Installing The Lock Pin
Now you will need to layout and drill a 5/16” hole
through the frame, the bushing and the shaft of the
motor. This hole will be used to put a pin through
to keep the handle from spinning while the motor is
operating. To ensure that the hole lines up you will
have to drill it while the motor is in the frame.
To layout the hole measure an inch from the inside
edge of the frame and an inch from the top of the
frame. Mark your hole and drill it.
When it is complete put the included lock pin through
for when the motor is in use.
To operate the reel manually you simply have to re-
move the lock pin and the handle will turn normally.
Lock Pin Detail
Programming The Remote
1. Release the lock pin so you don’t damage the motor while program-
ming the remote.
2. To enter Learning Mode hold the button on the motor for 5 seconds
until the motor makes a small movement.
3. Next press and hold Button 1 on the remote until the motor starts
turning. Caution at this point as it is possible that the motor will start
spinning.
4. Button 1 will now turn the motor one direction and Button 3 will turn it
the opposite direction.
5. If you want the buttons to be reversed repeat steps 2 and 3 but press and hold
Button 3 instead of 1. This can be useful if you are programming multiple motors
to work in unison.
6. The motor stops by pressing either of the two movement buttons.
7. The buttons are programmed in groups. Odd numbers (1 and 3) and even num-
bers (2 and 4).
8. Now that the remote is programmed you can put the lock pin back in.
Button 1 Button 2
Button 4Button 3
Motor Control Button

7Operation
Motor Movement
If the remote stops working it is possible to operate the motor using
the button by the charge port. Press the button once to start move-
ment. If you need to reverse direction press the button again and it
will stop. Press it a second time and it will reverse direction.
If the battery loses its charge you can still operate the reel manually
by removing the lock pin.
Safe Mode
If the battery loses its charge the motor places itself in Safe Mode
where it locks the gears to protect the motor. To remove Safe Mode
recharge the battery. In Safe Mode the lock pin can be removed and
the reel used manually.
Standby Mode
This mode extends the life of the batteries.
Ten minutes after the last movement made the motor automatically enters
Standby Mode. To exit Standby mode you will have to push the button on the
motor.
The motor will move slightly to signify that it is active. The remote is now activated.
If you are attaching a solar panel you will rst need to attach the panel
and then shut o Standby Mode by pressing the motor button three times
and then holding it for ve seconds.
Button 1 Button 2
Button 4Button 3
8Charging and Maintenance
Charger Connection and Duration of Charge
Connect the charger to the port next to the button on the motor.
The charging time from when the battery is completely dead to full charge
is estimated to be 10 hours. The electronics automatically regulate the
charging current to ensure the longest battery lifespan.
The estimated use on a full charge is approximately 1 hour of use a week
for 3 to 4 weeks. That translates to pulling your cover on and o 8 times
per week. If there is insucient battery charge during that time the
motor will place itself in Safe Mode until it is recharged.
It is essential to only use the supplied charger. Any other charger could
destroy the life of the batteries.
If you require a replacement charger contact Rocky’s for information on
where to purchase.
Winter Storage
It is recommended not to leave the battery in temperatures below
minus 5° Celsius (23° Fahrenheit).
It is imperative that you store the motor during the winter in order to
ensure correct operation and warranty guarantees.
To prepare the battery for storage fully charge it. We recommend 12 hours to ensure a maximum charge.
If you need to remove the unit from the reel for storage simply undo the three screws in the tube and slide
the motor out. When you put the motor back into service after winter, recharge the battery fully the night
before use.
Replacing The Batteries
Changing the battery should only be done by a qualied professional. Only the batteries recommended by
the manufacturer should be used.
Solar Panel
If using a solar panel with your unit the solar panel will allow the unit to be continually charged and suppress
the Standby Mode. Use only solar panels designed by the manufacturer with the integrated load circuit for
the motor.
If using a solar panel it should be oriented to the south angled towards the sun. The closer to the equator
you are the greater the angle should be to zero.
Motor Control Button

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Parts Included and Tools Required
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2
3
4
5
6
Motor Assembly
Phillips TEK Screws
Remote
Power Supply
Lock Pin
EU Power Adaptor
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3
1
1
1
1
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300
300
300
701
702
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Tools Required
Reversible Electric Drill
#2 Phillips Driver Bit
Tape Measure
Pencil
1/2” Wrench
5/16” Driver Bit
10 Technical Information
Rocky’s 3” Motor Kit features a 20 Nm Motor and battery assembly
that can be easily tted into any of Rocky’s existing 3” Reel Systems.
-The motor provides 20 Nm of force per second which translates to
14.76 Foot Pounds a second
- The remote has a range of over 75 yards
- The battery is a LiFe Po4 it supplies 12 volts at 3 amperes
- The battery supplies 3 Watt Hours
- Charge time is approximately 10 hours
- One motor can operate a 12 mil solar cover on a pool up to 20’x40’
- Two motors can be paired (one in each end and running opposite) to operate on larger pools
- Can be installed in both portable and permanent systems
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For information regarding warranty, installation or operation of Rocky’s 3” Motor Kit please contact the team
at Rocky’s via one of the following options.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
Website: www.rockys.ca