Alpine Spas VX3 Easy Installation Manual
Covermate I Plastic
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 08/30/12
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa, making sure that all four corners
are properly positioned and square on the spa.
Step #2
Using the #10 x 1” mounting screws, attach the left and right Mounting Brackets to the
appropriate sides of the spa. Caution: to prevent splitting of wood cabinet, pre-drill
holes with a 1/16” drill bit. Mounting height is optional (see Fig. 1). By positioning the
Brackets 8” down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 9” of clearance behind the spa
will be needed. Mounted at this position approximately 75% of the spa cover will be
standing above the spa surface in the o position. By positioning the Brackets 12”
down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 15” clearance behind the spa will be
needed. Mounted at this position, approximately 50% of the spa cover will be standing
above the spa surface in the o position.
Step #3
Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (see Fig. 2). After the Pivot Arms are
connected, tilt them back into the upright position.
Step #4
Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the Center Coupler piece. Then slide the
Support Arms into the Pivot Arms (see Fig. 3).
Step #5
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the Center Coupler piece and Support
Arms so that the Center Coupler is laying parallel to the spa cover’s hinge about 1/2”
away (see Fig. 4). Using the #10 self tapping screws, fasten the Support Arms to the
Pivot Arms and the Center Coupler piece. Note: Be sure to rotate the Center Coupler
so that the inserted screws are at a horizontal angle with the heads facing the back
of the spa.
Step #6
Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap the Small Black Dome
Caps on the heads of all exposed #10 screw heads. Push the 7/16” plug into the
unused bracket (H) hole.
CAUTION!
Do not use the Covermate in high wind condition. Injury from the spa cover being
blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
A 100001 SUPPORT ARM 2
B 100002 FOAM GRIP 2
C 100003 CENTER COUPLER 1
D 100004 PIVOT ARM 2
E 100007 PIVOT ARM CAP 2
F 100344 BUSHING 4
H 100021 MOUNTING BRACKET 2
I 100008 TOWELMATE 1
K 100010 3/8 X 3" HEX CAP BOLT 2
L 100011 3/8 NYLON LOCKNUT 2
M 100012 3/8 FLAT WASHER 4
N 100013 #10 X 5/8" SELF TAPPING SCREWS 12
O 100014 #10 X 1" MOUNTING SCREWS 24
P 100015 LARGE BLACK DOME CAP 2
Q 100016 SMALL BLACK DOME CAP 36
R 100347 7/16" PLUG 2
Step #7
Attach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Covermate by
simply snapping it into place and inserting the middle self tapping screw (see Fig. 5).
Covermate I Plastic
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 08/30/12
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa, making sure that all four corners
are properly positioned and square on the spa.
Step #2
Using the #10 x 1” mounting screws, attach the left and right Mounting Brackets to the
appropriate sides of the spa. Caution: to prevent splitting of wood cabinet, pre-drill
holes with a 1/16” drill bit. Mounting height is optional (see Fig. 1). By positioning the
Brackets 8” down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 9” of clearance behind the spa
will be needed. Mounted at this position approximately 75% of the spa cover will be
standing above the spa surface in the o position. By positioning the Brackets 12”
down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 15” clearance behind the spa will be
needed. Mounted at this position, approximately 50% of the spa cover will be standing
above the spa surface in the o position.
Step #3
Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (see Fig. 2). After the Pivot Arms are
connected, tilt them back into the upright position.
Step #4
Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the Center Coupler piece. Then slide the
Support Arms into the Pivot Arms (see Fig. 3).
Step #5
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the Center Coupler piece and Support
Arms so that the Center Coupler is laying parallel to the spa cover’s hinge about 1/2”
away (see Fig. 4). Using the #10 self tapping screws, fasten the Support Arms to the
Pivot Arms and the Center Coupler piece. Note: Be sure to rotate the Center Coupler
so that the inserted screws are at a horizontal angle with the heads facing the back
of the spa.
Step #6
Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap the Small Black Dome
Caps on the heads of all exposed #10 screw heads. Push the 7/16” plug into the
unused bracket (H) hole.
CAUTION!
Do not use the Covermate in high wind condition. Injury from the spa cover being
blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
A 100001 SUPPORT ARM 2
B 100002 FOAM GRIP 2
C 100003 CENTER COUPLER 1
D 100004 PIVOT ARM 2
Step #7
Attach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Covermate by
simply snapping it into place and inserting the middle self tapping screw (see Fig. 5).
Pivot Arm
Support Arm
Center Coupler
Figure 3
A
C
D
Figure 1
Figure 2
D
K
H
Figure 1
Mounting Bracket
H
M
M
L
Mounting Bracket
Pivot Arm
Washer
Washer
Hex Cap Bolt
Locknut
Covermate I Plastic
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 08/30/12
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa, making sure that all four corners
are properly positioned and square on the spa.
Step #2
Using the #10 x 1” mounting screws, attach the left and right Mounting Brackets to the
appropriate sides of the spa. Caution: to prevent splitting of wood cabinet, pre-drill
holes with a 1/16” drill bit. Mounting height is optional (see Fig. 1). By positioning the
Brackets 8” down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 9” of clearance behind the spa
will be needed. Mounted at this position approximately 75% of the spa cover will be
standing above the spa surface in the o position. By positioning the Brackets 12”
down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 15” clearance behind the spa will be
needed. Mounted at this position, approximately 50% of the spa cover will be standing
above the spa surface in the o position.
Step #3
Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (see Fig. 2). After the Pivot Arms are
connected, tilt them back into the upright position.
Step #4
Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the Center Coupler piece. Then slide the
Support Arms into the Pivot Arms (see Fig. 3).
Step #5
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the Center Coupler piece and Support
Arms so that the Center Coupler is laying parallel to the spa cover’s hinge about 1/2”
away (see Fig. 4). Using the #10 self tapping screws, fasten the Support Arms to the
Pivot Arms and the Center Coupler piece. Note: Be sure to rotate the Center Coupler
so that the inserted screws are at a horizontal angle with the heads facing the back
of the spa.
Step #6
Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap the Small Black Dome
Caps on the heads of all exposed #10 screw heads. Push the 7/16” plug into the
unused bracket (H) hole.
CAUTION!
Do not use the Covermate in high wind condition. Injury from the spa cover being
blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
A 100001 SUPPORT ARM 2
B 100002 FOAM GRIP 2
C 100003 CENTER COUPLER 1
D 100004 PIVOT ARM 2
E 100007 PIVOT ARM CAP 2
F 100344 BUSHING 4
H 100021 MOUNTING BRACKET 2
I 100008 TOWELMATE 1
K 100010 3/8 X 3" HEX CAP BOLT 2
L 100011 3/8 NYLON LOCKNUT 2
M 100012 3/8 FLAT WASHER 4
N 100013 #10 X 5/8" SELF TAPPING SCREWS 12
O 100014 #10 X 1" MOUNTING SCREWS 24
P 100015 LARGE BLACK DOME CAP 2
Q 100016 SMALL BLACK DOME CAP 36
Step #7
Attach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Covermate by
simply snapping it into place and inserting the middle self tapping screw (see Fig. 5).
Pivot Arm
Support Arm
Center Coupler
Cover Hinge
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 3
A
C
D
I
TowelMate
Figure 2
D
K
H
Figure 1
Mounting Bracket
H
M
M
L
N
SelfTapping
Screw
Mounting Bracket
Pivot Arm
Washer
Washer
Hex Cap Bolt
Locknut
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