Anchor 5-STAR User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5 STAR

S•A•F•E•T•Y

POOL COVERS

EC-4570

1-800-255-5552

1100 Burch Dr. • P.O. Box 3477 • Evansville, IN 47733 U.S.A.

Ph. [phone] • Fax. [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • www.anchorinc.com

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Contents

Warranty.....................................................................................................................3

Introduction, Tools & Parts, Safety Notes, and Warnings ..............................................4

Step 1-Position Cover....................................................................................................4

Attaching Springs..........................................................................................................5

Step 2-Locate Center Anchors....................................................................................5

Step 3-Set Anchors......................................................................................................6

Step 4-Locate and Set Remaining Anchors................................................................6

Step 5-Use of Spring Tool On Cover............................................................................7

Step 5a-Adjust Straps...................................................................................................7

Step 6-Inspection and Clean-up....................................................................................7

Step 7-Step Wedges.....................................................................................................7

Step 7-Step Wedges Continued...................................................................................8

Important Note Regarding Pool Covers with Complicated Areas..................................9

Optional Cable Assembly Installation.........................................................................10

Optional Cable Assembly Installation Continued........................................................11

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ANCHOR SAFETY POOL COVER

WARRANTY

To whom does the Limited Warranty apply? This Limited Warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser only,

and IS NOT transferable or assignable to any subsequent user of the pool cover.

What is covered by the Limited Warranty? Anchor warrants that the pool cover fabric will be free from defects in materials

and workmanship during the Limited Warranty coverage period.

What will Anchor Industries, Inc. do in the event of a product defect? Anchor will repair or replace, at Anchor’s sole
discretion, the pool cover at no charge at any time during the first twelve (12) months of the Limited Warranty coverage period.
After the first twelve (12) months of the Limited Warranty coverage period, Anchor will either, at Anchor’s sole discretion,
repair the pool cover, or give an allowance towards the replacement of the pool cover. The amount of the allowance will be
determined by dividing the number of months remaining in the Limited Warranty coverage period by the total warranty period,
and multiplying that percentage times the current dealer price.

How long is the Limited Warranty coverage period? For Mesh pool covers, the warranty period is one hundred and forty
four (144) months, beginning on the date of purchase. For Solid and Five-Star covers, the warranty period is one hundred
and twenty (120) months, beginning on the date of purchase.

What is not covered by the Limited Warranty? This Limited Warranty DOES NOT cover: (1) replacement of rubber ties,
stainless steel springs, or other hardware, (2) damage caused by wear or abrasion at the coping edge, (3) incidental damages
to the deck or surrounding surfaces of the pool [see additional limitations on incidental and consequential damages below], (4)
damage caused by fire, vandalism, animals or insects, abuse and neglect, improper installation, acts of God, or use for any
purpose other than covering a swimming pool, (5) premature deterioration from sun or chemical over-exposure, (6) damage
caused by water levels that drop more than 1’-3” below the coping, and/or (7) adjustments to the pool cover not made by the
dealer.

What you must do to receive service under the Limited Warranty: Contact your pool cover dealer if you believe there is
failure covered by this warranty. The dealer may arrange for inspection of the cover and assist in determining the nature of
the problem. You may contact Anchor directly for further instruction regarding the problem and possible resolution. During the
first twelve months of the warranty period, Anchor will reimburse for freight charges returning the cover to the factory. You, or
your dealer, must obtain Return Goods Authorization (RGA) prior to returning the cover to the factory. Covers returned without
prior authorization will be refused and returned at your expense. Anchor will not reimburse freight charges for warranty claims
after the first twelve (12) months of the Limited Warranty coverage period. Questions regarding warranty service should be
directed to 1-800-255-5552.

LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE SALE OR FURNISHING OF GOODS,
THEIR DESIGN, SUITABILITY FOR USE, INSTALLATION AND/OR OPERATION SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE COVERAGE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST ANCHOR FOR DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING GOODS IS FOR
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS OR, AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF ANCHOR, FOR AN ALLOWANCE
TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT PRODUCT. THIS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL NOT FAIL FOR ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE SO LONG AS ANCHOR IS WILLING AND ABLE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PARTS OR, IN
THE SOLE DISCRETION OF ANCHOR, TO GIVE AN ALLOWANCE TOWARDS A REPLACEMENT PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THESE TERMS. BUYER AGREES THAT NO OTHER REMEDY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RIGHT TO
REJECT OR REVOKE ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS,
LOST SALES, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, INJURY TO PERSON, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO IT AND ANCHOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SUCH INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO
USE THE GOODS.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

1100 Burch Dr. - P.O. Box 3477

Evansville, IN 47733 [phone]

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INTRODUCTION:

Thank you for your recent purchase of an Anchor Industries Inc. quality
crafted 5 Star Safety pool cover. With proper installation and care, your
pool cover will provide protection for years to come.

Every precaution has been taken to ensure that the product has arrived at
its destination in good shape. Thoroughly inspect the condition of the con­tainers and note any damage to the shipper’s representative at the time of
delivery.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

HAMMER DRILL TAPE MEASURE
3/4” MASONRY BIT LARGE FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
HAMMER

NOTE:

Due to the weight of the cover, we suggest making the initial

installation with the water at operating level.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Installation of pool cover must begin at any areas with cut-outs or zero tolerance areas (such as at cable-construction).
When there are several areas like this, start at most complicated of these areas. See pages 9 to 11.

PARTS

COVER

BRASS

ANCHOR

STAINLESS STEEL SPRING & SKID

STEEL SPRING TOOL

3/16” ALLEN WRENCH

WARNING

AVOID DROWNING RISK

1. Remove cover(s) completely before entering the pool - entrapment possible.

2. Use the pool cover in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Remove standing water on solid covers - child can drown on top of cover.

4. Pool covers are not play areas - supervise children at all times.

5. Keep all fasteners in good condition - Inspect regularly - repair or replace any fastener showing wear.

6. Do not walk on cover except in emergency, life-saving rescue situation.

7. Visually inspect condition of fabric for sun or chemical over-exposure resulting in discoloration, brittleness of fabric or
broken hardware. This is an indication that cover is no longer a safety cover.

8. Non-secured or improperly secured covers are a hazard.

9. Covers should be stored in an environment that prevents sun, chemical exposure, or access by insects and rodents, and
protects cover from tearing or physical damage.

SHOULD WARNING LABEL(S) ON POOL COVER BECOME UNCLEAR, PLEASE CONTACT ANCHOR
INDUSTRIES FOR REPLACEMENT(S).

POSITION COVER

1. POSITION COVER:

Remove the cover (and attaching hardware) from the ship­ping containers. Use caution when maneuvering the cover
around the pool. Pool decks are abrasive and holes will
develop if the cover is dragged over concrete or sharp
objects.

Position the cover (web side down) over the pool making the
overlap consistent around the entire perimeter. Line up cut­outs & cable areas. Be certain the cover aligns properly with
these objects first. When all appears satisfactory, proceed
by attaching the stainless steel springs to the cover’s web
ends.

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