Anchor DEFENDER MESH POOL COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DEFENDER MESH®

&

ANCHOR MESH

SAFETY POOL COVERS

EC4734

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

MESHPC 1013

Contents

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

Introduction, Safety Notes, and Warnings......................................................................4

Step-1 Tools and Hardware..........................................................................................5

Step 2-Preparation..........................................................................................................6

Step 3-Placement...........................................................................................................6

Step 4-Aligning Cover.....................................................................................................7

Step 5-Attaching Springs to Cover................................................................................7

Step 6-Locating/Setting Brass Anchors and Fastening Springs.............................. 8

Installation/Removal of Springs.....................................................................................9

Installing Brass Anchors at Corners.............................................................................10

Step 7-Readjust Cover.................................................................................................10

Step 8-Inspection and Clean-up...................................................................................10

Step 9-Step Wedges...................................................................................................11

Step 9-Continued - Step Wedges ...............................................................................12

Important Note regarding pool covers with complicated areas.................................13

Optional Cable Assembly Installation........................................................................14

Optional Cable Assembly Installation Continued.........................................................15

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ANCHOR SAFETY POOL COVER

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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]

CP29.2 REV 6/11

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INTRODUCTION:

Thank you for your recent purchase of an Anchor Industries Inc. quality Mesh Safety Pool Cover. With proper
installation and care, your Mesh pool cover will provide protection for years to come.
Every precaution has been taken to ensure that the cover has arrived at its destination without damage.
Thoroughly inspect the condition of the containers and note any damage to the freight company at time of
delivery.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING

NOTE: These instructions are for a standard installation of shaped and rectangular pool covers. If you have

a custom cover, which is not covered in the Installation Instructions, PLEASE CALL YOUR ANCHOR
REPRESENTATIVE FOR ASSISTANCE.

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

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 13 to 15.

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.

It is recommended that at least (2) individuals install a cover.

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STEP 1:

TOOLS & HARDWARE

Tools Required For Installation

Rotary Hammer Drill Hammer 3/4” Masonry Bit
Block of wood Tape Measure 5 Gallon Buckets
Chalk Chalk Line Extension Cord (must be “GFCI rated)

OPEN

POOL COVER

STORAGE BAG

BRASS

ANCHOR

MESH POOL COVER

3/16” ALLEN

WRENCH

SPRING INSTALLATION/REMOVAL TOOL

Optional Hardware

BRASS FLANGE

STEP WEDGE

WOOD DECK

TYE CLIP ASSEMBLY

ANCHOR

STAINLESS STEEL

SPRING

DIVING BOARD

SPRING SKID COVER

HARNESS

STAINLESS STEEL

POOL COVER
ANCHOR TAB

ANCHOR

SETTING TOOL

Proper safety equipment should be used at all times to ensure a safe installation. We suggest a careful exami­nation be made to determine safety equipment needed, such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, safety glasses and
other as required.

BRASS

ANCHOR

GROUND TUBE

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