Anchor Pool Cover Measuring Instructions

POOL COVER

MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to provide all information requested will extend the order process and may result in return
trips to the pool for further information.

1100 Burch Dr. • P.O. Box 3477

Evansville, IN 47733 U.S.A.

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Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

1. SKETCH Begin with a freehand sketch indicating the inside pool edge (water edge). Include in your sketch the

deck area, planters and any obstructions within 3 feet of the pools waterline. Photos of pool are required as indicated
below.

2. A-B POINTS - See Figure 1 Establish two points to be referred to as “A-B” points. The “A” should be

on the left and the “B” on the right while facing the pool (If A and B points are fl ipped the cover may be made upside
down). The “A-B” line must be at least 3 feet away (the further away, the better) from the water’s edge of the pool
and 2/3 the length of the pool; the longer the “A-B” line, the better. (show your “A-B” points and their location on your
sketch).

NOTE: The “A-B” line must never cross the pool line and should be at least 3 feet away from the pool at the closest
point.

3. A-B MEASUREMENTS

A. POOL:

● Using chalk, mark and NUMBER points along the water’s edge of pool at approximately 3’-0” intervals

or less for tight radius areas (4 foot radius or less) use intervals of 6 inch to 1 foot apart. All corner/direction
changes must be marked and numbered.

● Measurements are then to be taken from point “A” to point #1, then point #2 and so on to each numbered
point around the pool. Then measure from point “B” to point #1, then point #2 as previously done for point “A”.
Measurements are to be rounded to the nearest inch and listed in column format as shown in the example.

B. SPECIAL FEATURES / OBSTRUCTIONS:

● Using chalk, mark and LETTER points that include all corner/direction change, ladders, handrails, grab
rails, slide legs, rocks, spillways, spa walls separating spa and pool, fi ll spout and dive stand. These areas
require closer intervals of 6 inches to 1 foot apart. At least 3 points should be marked and given along
straight walls.

● Measurements are then to be taken from point “A” to Letter A, then Letter B and so on to each Lettered point
around the pool. Then measure from point “B” to Letter A, then Letter B as previously done for point “A”.
Measurements are to be rounded to the nearest inch and listed in column format as shown in the example.

4. FOR QUOTING Measure to the longest length and widest width of the pool between two known points and

record these measurements and points in table.

5. CROSS REFERENCE DIMENSIONS Measurements are to be taken for reference of the length and

width between two known cross points and recorded in table. Additional measurements are suggested for more
diffi cult or custom pools (three width & two length). Cross dimensions to any obstacles or complicated areas is also
recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

● ALL A-B MEASUREMENTS MUST BE MEASURED AT THE SAME ELEVATION (See Appendix C)

● Indicate on diagram where there is less than 3 Ft. of Decking.

● Use of stakes over 10 ft. in continuous length or over 10% maximum perimeter of cover does not meet ASTM
standards for safety cover.

● Please mark any obstruction measured that is not on water line with LETTERS A, B, C….

PCMI 0812EC4572

Figure 1

FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

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PROVIDE SKETCH OF POOL BELOW

ADDITIONAL NOTES OR COMMENTS:

PROVIDE SKETCH OF POOL BELOW

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

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FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED WILL EXTEND THE ORDER PROCESS AND MAY

RESULT IN RETURN TRIPS TO THE POOL FOR FURTHUR INFORMATION.

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Q

A-B TABLE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

REFERENCE DIMENSIONS

AB AB AB

31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

I
J

K

L

M

N
O

P
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

AA
AB
AC
AD

Distance between A and B points:_________________

If more numbers are required, see Appendix E.

LENGTH AND WIDTHS: OBSTRUCTIONS:

(THIS HELPS DETECT MEASURE PROBLEMS)

FROM PT ________ TO PT ________ = _________ _____________ AT PT________TO PT _______

PT ________ TO PT ________ = _________ _____________ AT PT________TO PT _______

PT ________ TO PT ________ = _________ _____________ AT PT________TO PT _______

PT ________ TO PT ________ = _________ _____________ AT PT________TO PT _______

PT ________ TO PT ________ = _________ _____________ AT PT________TO PT _______

PT ________ TO PT ________ = _________ _____________ AT PT________TO PT _______

FAILURE TO PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED WILL EXTEND THE ORDER PROCESS AND MAY

RESULT IN RETURN TRIPS TO THE POOL FOR FURTHUR INFORMATION.

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Circle Correct Answers.

Fill In applicable blanks.

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

REQUIRED INFORMATION

1. Are there any non-removable handrail, grab rails, or ladders?

A. ‘A-B’ dimensions are required to front center of all rails at the horizontal plane of coping.

B. Distance rails are set back from pool

2. Is there a non-removable fill spout?

A. ‘A-B’ dimensions needed for start and end of pipe.

B. Fill spout is: Level with deck Raised

● If raised, distance set back from pool?____________

C. Is end of spout below coping? YES NO

● Distance set in to pool?___________

3. Is there a dive stand?

A. Distance set back from pool?___________

B. ‘A-B’ Measure the base.

C. Is Anchor’s diving board harness required? YES NO

4. Are there dive rock(s)? If yes, See Appendix A

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

5. Are there slide legs within 2’ of pool?

If yes, give ‘A-B’ dimensions to each leg, and give the distance each is set back from pool

6. Is there a spa? If yes, See Appendix B

Is spa to be included in the quote / order? YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

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Circle Correct Answers.

Fill In applicable blanks.

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

REQUIRED INFORMATION CONT’D

8. Is there a planter or grass area?

A. If yes, PHOTOS REQUIRED. Give ‘A-B’ dimensions Pts _______ to ______

B. Installation method in planters.

● Ground tubes – see IFAI soil classifi cations available on anchor’s website (www.
anchorinc.com).

● *Stakes

*

Continuous length of staked perimeter must not exceed 10% of pool
or no more than 10ft. Failure to follow this rule will invalidate your
warranty and cover will not meet ASTM standards for safety covers.

9. Is there a raised wall or raised planter? If yes, see Appendix C

10. Is there a waterfall or rock formation?

A. If yes, PHOTOS REQUIRED.

B. ‘A-B’ the beginning, end, front and sides of the formation, as well as pool edge in 1’-0”

intervals.

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

C. Is waterfall or rock formation able to be anchored into? YES NO

D. Distance rocks hang over pool edge? ______________

11. Are there varying deck levels? If yes, see Appendix C

12. Is there a negative edge? If yes, see Appendix D

YES NO

YES NO

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APPENDIX

Reinforcement at
rock edges.

Pool Edge

Appendix A - Dive Rocks

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

1. PHOTOS REQUIRED.

A. ‘A-B’ sides and front of rock, as well as pool edge using 6” intervals. Pts______to ______

B. Cover Options:

Up & Over - See Figure A-1

●

What is the height (18” maximum) and width of the rock at the up & over

area?_________

If wedges are required give sizes for wedges.________________

● Cable Construction - See Figure A-2

Does Rock overhang the pools edge? YES NO

Distance Rock hangs over edge. __________

Does Rock extend below deck level? YES NO

Rock extends below deck level from Pts. ________to__________

● Web in Pocket - See Figure A-3

Perimeter around rock? _____________

Does rock extend below deck level? YES NO

Rock extends below deck level from Pts. ________to__________

Figure A-1

DIVE ROCK WITH UP & OVER POOL
COVER CONSTRUCTION

A

Reinforcement at
rock edges.

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13

11

Pool Edge

12

17

16

B

C

Wedge

15

Wedge

Height (must
not exceed 18”)

Dive Rock

Tye clip

Wedge
Clips

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Figure A-2

Pool Edge

DIVE ROCK WITH CABLE CONSTRUCTION

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

Dive Rock

16

14

15

17

Overhang
Distance

A

B

Cable Construction

C

Figure A-3

DIVE ROCK WITH WEB-IN-POCKET CONSTRUCTION

18

19

12

Pool Edge

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Web Pocket - Runs
under rock to other

Dive Rock

side of rock.

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Web with Ratchet - Need
distance around Dive Rock

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to determine length of web
with Ratchet.

A

B

C

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17

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Appendix B - Spa Cover

1. PHOTOS REQUIRED

A. Cover Options:

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

Separate cover?

●

If yes, ‘A-B’ spa and indicate points with Letters on chart and drawing.

Is spa to be accessible year round? YES NO

Cable Construction - See Figure B-1?

●

If yes, is spa wall able to be anchored into? YES NO

Indicate where cable is to be located. Pts___________to___________

Cable in Pocket - See Figure B-2?

●

If yes, indicate where Pocket is to be located. Pts__________to___________ YES NO

Web in Pocket - See Figure B-3 (only available on round or oval)

●

If yes, perimeter around spa? _____________ YES NO

Indicate where Pocket is to be located. Pts__________to___________ YES NO

One cover for pool and spa?

●

Up & Over (18” maximum height)...If yes:

What is the height of the spa above deck level?______________

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

YES NO

If more than one elevation, give points and height at elevation change._________

If wedges are required give sizes and quantities for wedges.________________

B. Does spa have an

● If yes, ‘A-B’ dimensions required to locate spillway.

5-Star cover w/ drains, are drain panels wanted in spa area?

C. If

D. Are there any other specifi c spa cover design instructions? YES NO

● Please specify. _______________________________________________________

open spillway?

YES NO

YES NO

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Pool Edge

Figure B-1

Pool Edge

Cable Pocket

SPA WITH CABLE CONSTRUCTION

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

A

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Figure B-2

SPA WITH CABLE POCKET

12

14

13

15

14

Cable Construction

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B

16 17

Pool Edge

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Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

Cable Pocket

Pool Edge

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18

20

13

19

Cable w/turnbuckle - hooked
to eyebolt anchored with
threaded drop-in anchor.

Cable attached to anchor bolt.

Cable Pocket Length not to exceed 18’-0”. External curves are not allowed. Straight lines are not allowed. Shallow internal, smooth
curved areas, where the cable is close to being pulled straight are not allowed. Only internal, smooth curved areas are allowed. (NO
SHARP CORNERS)

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Pool Edge

Figure B-3

SPA WITH WEB IN POCKET

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

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13

G

15

14

F

E

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D

17

18

A

B

C

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Pool Edge

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Web with Ratchet - Need
distance around spa to
determine length of web with
Ratchet.

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Dealer Name____________________________

Appendix C - Raised Areas or Varying
Deck Levels

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

1. PHOTOS REQUIRED FOR EACH RAISED AREA OR VARYING DECK
LEVEL.

A. For Raised Walls - See Figure C-1

● Is wall able to be anchored into? YES NO

● ‘A-B’ the beginning and end of the raised areas, as well as 1’-0” intervals along raised
area.

● Height of wall? ___________

B. For

varying deck levels - See Figure C-1

● Indicate height of each level change, and ‘A-B’ each level including points on risers to
indicate angles away from pool edge.

Figure C-1

RAISED AREAS OR VARYING DECK LEVELS

B

CORRECT!

A

CORRECT!

WRONG

CORRECT!

CORRECT!

WRONG

IMPORTANT NOTE: All A B Points MUST be taken on the same plane/elevation.

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Appendix D - Negative Edge

SEPARATE BASIN COVER

ONE-PIECE COVER

A. PHOTOS REQUIRED.

B. See Figure D-1 for additional instructions for measurement requirements.

C. Indicate construction preference.

● Make as one cover Separate Basin Cover No cover

Dealer Name____________________________

Customer Name _________________________

Date___________________________________

Figure D-1

NEGATIVE EDGE

SEPARATE BASIN COVER

ONE-PIECE COVER

CABLE ALONG BACK

WALL OF BASIN

COVER OPTIONS

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Appendix E

A-B TABLE cont’d

REFERENCE DIMENSIONS

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