COVANA OASIS User Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 2

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW COVANA COVER.................................................. 3

SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Safety information ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Avoiding the risk of electrocution ............................................................................................................................ 5

LABELING ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

QUICK START-UP INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................11

LED LIGHT KIT (OPTIONAL) ..................................................................................................................................12

MANUAL LIFTING PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................13

WIRE GUARD REASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) ..........................................................................................................14

WINTERIZING THE OASIS COVER ........................................................................................................................16

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................................................................................................................17

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................18

Side elevation .......................................................................................................................................................18

Frame and foot print .............................................................................................................................................19

Electrical specifications.........................................................................................................................................21

Operating limitations .............................................................................................................................................21

General specifications ..........................................................................................................................................21

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................................22

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................................24

APPENDIX ...............................................................................................................................................................27

Washing the OASIS cover ....................................................................................................................................27

Post greasing procedure.......................................................................................................................................28

Chain lubrification procedure ................................................................................................................................30

USER MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS 3

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE
OF YOUR NEW COVANA COVER

Thank you for choosing our product. The COVANA cover you have chosen is the result of excellent engineering,
attention to detail and a great deal of pride. With proper care and attention, your COVANA cover will last many
years and offer great performance.

Although our products are built to last, we strongly recommend that you register your COVANA cover at the time of
purchase to ensure an adequate follow-up process.

In fact, registering your COVANA cover allows us to quickly reach you in the unlikely event a safety notice was to
be issued. Your product and safety are a top priority for us at COVANA.

You will need your original sales receipt as proof of purchase to obtain warranty service and the work must be
performed by an authorized technician. If your COVANA cover were ever to malfunction, your product registration
will allow us to access necessary information in a timely manner.

Experience the benefits of registering your COVANA cover at www.covana.com/warranty.html.

Please take a few minutes to read all the instructions before you use your new COVANA cover. This user manual
will explain how your cover works, so you will get the most from your COVANA cover for many years.

For service and advice, do not hesitate to call your local authorized COVANA dealer.

4 SAFETY USER MANUAL

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
REVIEW THEM REGULARLY.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Safety information

The COVANA cover was designed, tested and
certified to be installed over a residential hot tub (spa)
and under important installation instructions issued by
COVANA. Any other type of usage will void the
warranty and product certification.

The extra load maximum weight provided in the
specification section of this manual is a provision for
environmental outcomes, such as some snow or
damp leaves that could accumulate on the cover, that
are evenly distributed on the surface of the cover.

The power safety cover meets ASTM F1346-91
requirements.

DANGER

 To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children

to use this product unless they are supervised at
all times.

 Failure to follow all instructions may result in

injury or even death.

 Do not allow people to climb on the cover at any

time.

 Do not allow children to have access to the

COVANA cover without supervision.

 Never operate the COVANA cover until all people

and objects are out of the spa.

 Lower the COVANA cover in extreme wind

conditions such as gusts of 30 mph (50 km/h) in
the raised position and upwards of 45 mph
(70km/h) when completely lowered on the hot tub.

WARNING

 Be sure to keep the key switch and the key out of

the reach of children.

 Do not put any type of fabric or plastic sheet, such

as a tarpaulin, on the COVANA cover. This could
overheat the cover and result in deformation or
melting of the cover.

 Inspect the cover periodically. It should raise

smoothly and evenly. Contact your COVANA
dealer if any unusual sound is heard during use.

 Never use any type of pressure washer or buffer

to clean any surface of the COVANA cover. This
could result in premature wear or damage.

 The key switch must be permanently mounted

and located 5 ft. (1.5 m) away from the spa and 5
ft. (1.5 m) above the deck or ground level. Ensure
the user has a clear view of the COVANA cover
when operating it. Furthermore, the key switch
terminal should be located in a place where no
water downpour or debris could fall on it. (Figure

1)

DO
 Remove the control key after operating the

COVANA cover. Store the key in a secure
location when not in use. Users must bring the
control key in the hot tub with them to prevent
unauthorized operation of the cover.

 Never leave the key in the key switch.
 Check the cover frequently for signs of

deterioration.

 Have any repairs, adjustments or mechanical

work performed by your authorized COVANA
dealer as soon as possible should you notice a
malfunction.

 Close cover when not in use or if the hot tub is not

being monitored.

 A COVANA cover should only be operated by an

adult.

 This appliance can be used by children aged 8

years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge ONLY if they are
supervised or have received instructions
regarding safe use of the cover. Children must not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be performed by children
without supervision.

Figure 1

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DO NOT

 Operate the unit before all mechanical and

electrical connections are completed.

 Step on or stack anything on the COVANA

operator cover.

 Operate the COVANA cover while somebody is in

the hot tub.

 Climb, walk or stand on the COVANA cover at

any time.

 Leave the COVANA cover open for more than 12

hours. This could cause the cover to warp over
time.

 Converge or directly reflect sunlight on the cover.

This could cause permanent damage.

 Wash the cover with harsh chemicals or cleaners.
 Use a pressure washer to clean any component

of the COVANA cover. This could result in
premature wear or damage.

 Use an extension cord to connect the COVANA

cover to its power source. The cord may not be
properly grounded, and the connection is a shock
hazard. An extension cord may cause a voltage
drop, which would cause the motor to overheat.

CAUTION

 Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual

and use only COVANA-approved accessories
and tools.

 Do not roll the COVANA cover onto its side or

slide it on its side. This will damage the siding.

 After removing any part, always place it in a safe

place on a clean and level surface to ensure
proper functionality.

 All four posts of the COVANA cover must be

properly anchored to the foundation using the
anchoring holes located at the foot of each post.
The optional non-permanent mounting plates can
be used when anchoring is not possible, but
under strict condition. See Non-permanent
mounting plates installation section on Installation
Manual for further details.

 This product mainly contains steel, plastic,

copper (Cu) and die-cast aluminum (Al). The
gearbox contains oil and other materials. Please
recycle them properly.

Avoiding the risk of electrocution

ELECTRICAL DANGER

 Failure to comply with these instructions may

result in death by electrocution or serious injury.

Disconnect or turn off and secure all power
supplies before starting any intervention on the
COVANA cover.

 Always have a licensed electrical contractor

perform any electrical maintenance or repairs on
the COVANA cover. The wiring must comply with
all applicable local electrical codes and
regulations.

 The COVANA operator must be connected to a

circuit that is protected by a dedicated ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) that complies with
all applicable local electrical codes and
regulations.

 Install the COVANA cover in such a way that

drainage directs water away from the electrical
and base mechanical components.

 Do not connect any auxiliary components to the

electrical system of the COVANA cover unless
they have been approved by COVANA.

 Replace electrical components with original

components provided or approved by COVANA.
Ask your dealer for replacement parts.

 To reduce the risk of electrical shock, replace all

damaged electrical cables immediately. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious personal
injury due to electrocution.

 Do not bury any electrical cables. A buried cable

may result in death, or serious personal injury due
to electrocution if direct burial-type cable is not
used, or if improper digging occurs.

WARNING REGARDING DRUG OR

ALCOHOL USE

 The use of drugs or alcohol while operating the

COVANA cover is strictly prohibited. The
impairment of judgement, vision or hearing might
affect the safety of other people or result in death.

WARNING REGARDING

MODIFICATIONS TO THE COVANA
COVER

 Any modifications to the COVANA cover, such as

mechanical, electrical or aesthetic ones, may
cause the cover to operate in an unwanted or
dangerous way. Furthermore, these
modifications might void the warranty and
certification.

 The COVANA cover was designed, tested and

certified for the sole purpose of covering and
securing a spa. Any installation that differs in
whole or in part from this purpose will void the
warranty and certifications.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

6 LABELING USER MANUAL

LABELING

WARNING

Removing any labels from the COVANA cover will void product certification. All labels should always remain visible.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that these labels are always visible and should never be removed.

Risk of electrocution warning, located on the

operator unit.

Specification label, located on the operator.

(European model)

Note: This label provides the serial number.

Key operating diagram, located on the key switch.

Specification label, located on the operator unit.

(North American model)

Note: This label provides the serial number.

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Key switch warning, located on the key switch

Electrical information, located on the key switch cable.

Do not step symbol, located on top of the operator unit.

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 The COVANA cover is labeled on four exterior

and interior wall faces. If the labels are damaged
or no longer meet legibility requirements, please
obtain replacement labels by contacting
COVANA or your local COVANA dealer.

Drowning risk warning, found on the inside of the COVANA cover.

USER MANUAL GLOSSARY 9

GLOSSARY

Part

Figure

Function

All-weather seal

The all-weather seal will help protect sleeves from damage due to
weather.

Corner bracket

The corner bracket links the cover to the sleeves.

Operator

The operator powers and controls the lifting mechanism of the
COVANA cover.

Contour seal

The contour seal ensures uniform contact between the inner shell
and the hot tub. It prevents excessive water and other contaminants
from entering the spa. It also reduces heat loss.

Front frame cut­out

The front frame cut-out gets installed under the front step of your
hot tub. It links the two non-motor-side posts.

Key switch

The key switch is used to operate the COVANA cover.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 7

Figure 6

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Wire guard
(optional)

The wire guard is an assembly that will house a wire that comes
from the roof to light up the LED light kit on your OASIS cover. It
protects the wire from becoming overly taut and will release extra
wire if this happens.

CTS-70
(Continuous
tension system)

(optional)

The CTS-70 is in the roof of the Oasis cover. It keeps the wire
perfectly taut throughout the cover’s up and down cycle.

Sleeve

The sleeve is an aluminum case for the lifting mechanism.

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10