Specialty Metal Products ULTRALIFT HM COVER LIFTER HYDRAULIC MOUNT Datasheet

Side Mount at top of spaOR Deck Mount onin-ground tubs ONLY
ULTRALIFT HM COVER LIFTER
HYDRAULIC MOUNT
PARTS LIST
SMP Specialty Metal Products Inc. 326
Watline Avenue Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X2
1-800-597-1343
www.ultrapoolandspa.com
TOOLS LIST
Phillips screwdriver
Measuring tape
Drill
1/8 drill bit
Adjustable wrench
Mounting Bracket Assembly (x2)
Pivot Bracket (x )
3 1/4” Hook Pin (x1)
Round Pivot Arm (x2
#10 - 5/8“ Self Tapping Screw (x )
#10 - 1”Woodscrew (x20)
5/16 NY-Lock Nut (x4)
MOUNTING BRACKET
ASSEMBLY x 2
5/16 - NC NY-LOCK NUTS x4
HYDRAULIC CLAMP x 2
D
#10 - 32 BUTTON HEAD
MACHINE SCREWS
#10 - 5/8” SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
5/16 - C NY-LOCK NUT x4
HYDRAULIC ARM
x 2
ATTACH AT “D” ON
HYDRAULIC CLAMP
ATTACH AT “C”ON SLIDER PIVOT BRACKET
BALL STUD x4
BOLT PIN x 2
CENTER POLE
x 1
SLIDER PIVOT BRACKET
x 2
3 1/4” HOOK PIN
x 1
#10 - 1”WOODSCREW
with caps x 20 #10 - 5/8” SELF TAPPING
SCREW with caps x
CLEVIS PIN x 2
ROUND PLASTIC CAP
x 2
SQUARE PLASTIC CAP
x 2
BALL STUD
X 4
ROUND PIVOT ARM x 2 TWO PIECE CORNER SUPPORT ARM
(”L” SHAPED) x 2
FOAM GRIP x 2
#10-32 BUTTON HEAD
MACHINE SCREW X 4
ATTACH AT 'B' ON
SLIDER PIVOT BRACKET
COVER HOOK X2
BC
Assembly, Installation
Instructions & Parts List

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
The spa cover must be in the closed position prior to
mounting the lifter. Position the spa cover properly so it is
sitting squarely on the spa. Attach the
mounting bracket near the back, and
close to the top edge of the spa, using the #10 - 1”
woodscrews. e recommend pre-drilling the all holes with a
1/16” drill bit.
STEP 2
nsert the longer corner support
arms the center pole is situated parallel to the
spa cover hooks the
rat
STEP 3
STEP 4
ILLUSTRATION 3
ASSEMBLY OF CORNER ARMS TO PIVOT ARMS - FRONT VIEW
SUPPORT
ARM
CORNER
ARM
CORNER
SUPPORT
CENTER POLE
PIVOT ARM
PIVOT ARM
AM GRIP AND COVER HOOK ASS MBLY
Use warm water to
lubricate the foam grip and slide it over
the corner support arm. Slide the cover
hook onto the longer end of the corner
support arm (Illustration2)
FOAM GRIP
CORNER
SUPPORT
ARM
FOAM
GRIP
ILLUSTRATION 4
ASSEMBLY OF SLIDER ARM TO PIVOT ARM
SIDE VIEW
SLIDER PIVOT BRACKET
MOUNTING BRACKET
(ROTATE DEPENDING
ON CHOSEN MOUNT)
B
PIVOT ARM
CLEVIS PIN
BOLT PIN
COVER
HOOK
COVER
HOOK
COVER
HOOK
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Insert the two round plastic caps into
the open end of the round side pivot
arms. Insert the square plastic caps
into the open ends of the slider pivot
bracket.
*Note: Round plastic caps may not
be necessary if metal cap already
exists on round pivot arm
Assemble the 2-piece mounting
bracket using 2 of the 5/16 - NC ny-
lock nuts.
SLIDER PIVOT BRACKET
x 2
ROUND PIVOT ARM x 2
Be sure the three holes are facing away from the tub and
the ball stud bracket is facing down.Slide the pivot arm over
the shorter end of the corner support arm. Align the pivot arm
with the holes identied as “B” on the slider pivot bracket and
feed the bolt pin through the bracket, through the nylon washer,
through the round pivot arm, and secure using the clevis pin (illustration 4)
Ball Stud
Bracket

COMPLETED COVER LIFTER
MOUNTING BRACKET
SLIDER PIVOT
BRACKET
HYDRAULIC ARM
PIVOT ARM
CORNER
SUPPORT
ARM
IMPORTANT!
ASSEMBLY OF PIVOT BRACKET AND HYDRAULIC ARM
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE
the UltraLift in windy conditions. e spa cover
may blow over and impact the spa user.
middle of cover
STEP 5
support arms is advised. We recommend rotating the
STEP 6
pivot arms to the corner support arms using -
STEP 7
Hydraulic arm assembly:
Open the spa cover to the upright position
ball studs to the outside of the hydraulic clamp and
and ny-
lock nuts . Attach the larger end of the hydraulic arm to the ball
stud at stud.
STEP 8
all
NOTE: The J - pin is inserted into the pivot brackets and
through the round pivot arm when the spa cover is in the open
position for added safety and removed when the cover is to be
closed. When the cover is closed, the J - pin can be inserted into
“J - pin storage” for safe-keeping.
PIVOT ARM
D
HYDRAULIC ARM
MOUNTING BRACKET
SLIDER PIVOT BRACKET
J-PIN LOCK
J-PIN STORAGE
SELF TAPPING
C
B
Move the arm up until the end of the hydraulic arm meets the
ball stud and press it into place. NOTE: If you need to remove the
hydraulic arm, GENTLY pry the half-circle collar to release the
spring from the ball stud. BALL STUD BRACKET

MAKING A CLAIM:
To make a warranty claim; in the event of a defect covered by this warranty for UltraLift, contact the original retail seller and
provide original purchase receipt, any photo(s) clearly showing the defect(s) and an explanation. NO RETURNS OF
MERCHANDISE WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL A "RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER" HAS BEEN ISSUED.
The lifter will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the Manufacturer. If necessary, the purchaser is responsible to
ship any said parts back to the manufacturer. The warranty includes all Labor costs performed at the manufacturer's facility
but not labor in the field. SMP will cover the cost(s) to repair and/or replacement of the items back to the retailer or seller.
Consequential Damages:
SMP Specialty Metal Products Inc. will not be liable for any loss, expense, or damage other than to UltraLift, that may result
from a defect in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not cover incidental damages including damage to property or
injury arising from the use or inability to use this product. Manufacturer or Seller shall in no event be liable for any amount in
excess of the original purchased amount. (Some Provinces / States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above mentioned limitation may not apply to you).
It is important that you report to the Retailer from whom you purchased UltraLift, any defects as soon as they are
detected. If it is impractical to report any defects to the Retailer, Contact
SMP Specialty Metal Products Inc. 326 Watline
Avenue, Mississauga, Ontario Canada, L4Z 1X2; Phone: [phone], Email: [email protected]
THE WARRANTY:
SMP Specialty Metal Products Inc. warrants to you (the original purchaser) for the stated warranty term of FIVE YEARS
(60 Months) from the original date of purchase, to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
UltraLift Cover Lifters will be free from defects in materials or workmanship that would cause the lifter to be inoperable in
normal working conditions. Any claim made within these terms for Five years from the date of purchase will be repaired or
replaced at the option of the Manufacturer.
This is a 100% Non-Prorated Warranty on all parts for the full 5 years. Only parts excluded from the warranty are the gas
springs which include a 100% One Year Warranty.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY
Lifter has been subjected to alteration, misuse or repairs by anyone other than an authorized representative
of the Manufacturer, unless written approval is provided
Damage caused by improper installation or during transportation from the seller to the purchaser
Any damage resulting from any misuse, abuse, negligence, accident or alteration, environmental, or use during
high winds
The warranty covers the operational use of the lifter but does not cover scratches, abrasions, rusting or any defects to the
finish of the material caused by or resulting from the exposure to the environmental factors; i.e. sun, rain, chemicals or any
defects resulting from normal fading or minor deterioration.
The warranty does not cover damage resulting from abuse or accidents, including but not limited to the following damage:
Use of abrasive or unapproved cleaners that could cause surface damage
Subjection to solvents or other chemicals which could deteriorate painted surfaces
Use for any other purpose than as a Spa or Hot tub cover lifter
FREIGHT DAMAGE:
Any materials damaged in freight will be replaced by SMP Specialty Metal Products provided the purchaser files the
appropriate claims form with the carrier, and submits copies to the manufacturer within five (5) business days of receiving
the damaged merchandise. All claims should also be reported to the seller.
by SMP Specialty Metal Products Inc.
Patent No. 2,432,833
US Patent No. 7290297B2
Patents Pending Made in Canada