Figure 1
11/2" Lag Bolts
& washers
Deck Mount
4"
Installation instructions
Spa Deck
Figure 2
Figure 3
Left Pivot Arm
Side Pivot Arm
Mounting Bracket
Support Arm
Washer
3
/8" Lock Nut
Spa with
Cover
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed positon) on the spa, making
sure that all four corners are properly positioned and square
on the spa.
Step #2
With the brackets properly positioned, use the 5/16" X 1 1/2"
Lag Bolts with washers to fasten the brackets to the deck (See
Fig 1). Note: Pre-drill lag bolt holes with a 1/8” drill bit.
Step #3
The Covermate III is equipped with a Wind Lock Bar that
can be installed on either side of the spa. This needs to be
determined at this point, as the pivot arm with the stop studs
needs to be installed on the chosen side of the Wind Lock Bar.
Starting with the left side rst, insert the short end of the
left Cover Support Arm into the Pivot Arm. (See Fig. 2 to
determine Left Support Arm and Pivot Arm)
Next, lay the long end of the Cover Support Arm on the top
of the cover lying parallel to the spa cover hinge about a 1/2”
away. Insert the U-Shaped Retainer Clip in between the two
cover halves, with the horizontal part touching the underside
of the cover hinge. (See Fig. 2)
With the Left Support Arm lying on the cover, slide the straight
coupler piece over the long end of the left Cover Support Arm.
Repeat this step for the right side Cover Support Arm and
Pivot Arm and insert the long end of the Cover Support Arm
into the Coupler Piece.
Washer
31/4" x 3/8"
Bolt
Figure 4
Plastic Washer
Lock Bar
Carriage
Bolt
CAUTION!
Step #4
Connect the Pivot Arm to the left Mounting Bracket (See Fig.
3). Be sure to run the Bolt Head as pictured. Lightly tighten
the nut and bolt combination so the the Pivot Arm moves
freely.
Note: Do not insert Self Tapping Screws at this time.
Metal
Washer
3
/8" Lock Nut
Do not use the Covermate in high wind conditions (greater than 10 m.p.h.).
Injury from the spa cover being blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
Step #5
Install the Wind Lock Bar on the determined bracket side (See
Fig. 4). Lightly tighten the nut and bolt combination so that
the Lock Bar moves freely.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Ball
Stud
Pivot Arm
Lock
Nut
Step #6
Attach the right side Pivot Arm to the right side Mounting
Bracket. Next, install the ball studs to the left and right pivot
arms. NOTE: Be sure that the ball stud is pointing away from
the spa (see Figure 5).
Step #7
Adjust the Coupler Piece and support Arms so that the
Coupler Piece is lying parallel to the spa covers hinge about
1/2” away, and centered. Be sure that the Retainer Clips are
in their proper position. Using the #10 Self Tapping screws,
fasten Support Arms to Pivot Arms and the Center Coupler
Piece to the Support Arm (See Fig. 6).
Note: Be sure to rotate the Coupler Piece so that the inserted
screws are at a horizontal angle with the heads facing the
back of the spa.
Pivot Arm
Figure 7
Figure 8
Center
Coupler Piece
Support Arm
3
Support Arm
Gas Shock
/8" Rubber Sleeve
Step #8
Using the Covermate, lift the cover off the spa and place in the
upright position. Snap the Gas Shocks on the Ball Studs.
Note: Be sure to install Gas Shocks with the black body on
top. (See Fig. 7 for completed look)
Step #9
Slip the Black Hand Grips to the edge of the spa cover and
snap the black plastic Screw Head Covers on. Slip the 3/8”
long Rubber Sleeve over the Stop Stud on the Pivot Arm that
has the Wind Lock Bar. (See Fig. 8)
Step #10
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. 9)
You Are Done
Operation of the
Covermate III
1. Fold the rst half of the spa cover off the spa. Gripping the
Figure 9
rubber grip, motion the spa cover into
itʼs verticle upright position.
2. When closing spa cover unlock Wind
Lock Bar by lifting up on the bar and
pulling the Covermate down.
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