
Covermate III Eco
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 06/28/11
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Step #1
Attach the Ball Studs to the Mounting Brackets, making sure the Ball Stud is facing
the inside of the bracket (See Fig. 1). Attach the remaining Ball Studs to the Pivot
Arms, making sure the Ball Studs are pointed away from the spa (See Fig. 2).
Step #2
Using the #10 x 1” screws, attach the Left and Right Mounting Brackets, even with
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the back of the spa, to the appropriate sides of the spa (See Fig. 3).
Step #3
Starting with the left side rst, Slide the U-shaped retainer clip between the two
cover halves with the horizontal part touching the underside of the cover hinge (See
Fig. 4). Note: Do not insert the U-shaped retainer clip in-between the seams of the
spa cover. Repeat the process for the right side of the spa.
Step #4
Slide the Left and Right Pivot Arms into the ends of the Support Arms (See Fig. 4).
Note: Do not insert the self-tapping screws at this time, this will be completed in
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step #5. Next connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (See Fig. 5). Be
sure to run the Hex Cap Bolts as pictured. Note: Lightly tighten the nut so the
pivot arm can move freely.
Step #5
Fasten the Pivot Arms to the Support Arms using the 5/8” Self-Tapping Screws.
Spa with Cover
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Left Mounting Bracket
Step #6
Attach each Lockdown Strap to a 6” piece of Dual Lock w/VHB, that is included, by
pinching the two pieces together to form one piece (See Fig. 6). Next, fold the
cover over on top of itself and slide the looped end of the Strap over the retainer
portion of the Support Arm (See Fig. 7). Using the Covermate, lift the cover o the
spa and place it in the upright position. Pull down on the end of the Strap and
mark where it will be attached to the cover (See Fig. 7). Using the supplied alcohol
wipe, clean the area of the underside of the cover where the strap is to be adhered
to thoroughly. Pull down tightly while removing the backing o the sticky side of
the strap and press onto the cover. Note: Wait 15 minutes before operation of
your Covermate ECO III. After determining strap position, close cover and
re-snug Lockdown Strap.
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Pivot Arm
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Support Arm
Step #7
Using the Covermate, lift the cover o the spa and place it in the pright position.
Snap the gas shocks on the ball studs (See Fig. 8 for complete look). Note: Be sure to
install the Gas Shocks with the black body on top.
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Figure 7
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
A 100900 BRACKET-CMIII ECO - LEFT 1
B 100901 BRACKET-CMIII ECO - RIGHT 1
C 100906 PIVOT ARM-CMIII ECO 2
D 100897 SUPPORT ARM W/RETAINER-CMIII ECO - LEFT 1
E 100903 SUPPORT ARM W/RETAINER-CMIII ECO - RIGHT 1
F 100904 STRAP-CMIII ECO 2
R 100907 DUAL LOCK W/VHB ADHESIVE 6" STRIP 2
G 100835 #10 X 5/8" SELF-TAPPING SCREW, BLACK 6
H 100836 #10 X 1" SHEET METAL SCREW, BLACK 22
I 100837 3/8 X 2.25" HEX CAP BOLT, BLACK 2
J 100838 3/8 NYLON LOCKNUT, BLACK 2
K 100839 3/8 FLAT WASHER, BLACK 4
L 100840 3/8 X 1" NYLON FLAT WASHER, BLACK 4
M 100244 5/16 BALL STUD 4
N 100841 5/16 NYLON LOCKNUT, BLACK 4
O 100895 1/4 FLAT WASHER, BLACK 4
Q 100831 LOCKING SHOCK - 40# 1
Retainer Clips
Spa cover in upright position on spa
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Operation of the Covermate III Eco
1. Fold the spa cover over on top of itself. While gripping the curved
portion of the Support Arm, motion the spa cover into its vertical and
upright position
2. Important: when closing the spa cover always make sure to
unlock the Shock by pushing on the orange stop before pulling the
Covermate down to prevent possible lift damage.
Position Straps at edge of spa cover
Note: Strap must be adhered to the furthest edge of the
cover as possible.
Note: For Strap to adhere properly, clean cover with the
supplied alcohol wipe thoroughly where the Strap
will be adhered to. When area is dry, pull o red
backing on Strap. Pull down on Strap tight to
secure to the spa cover. Wait 15 minutes before
operation of lift.
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Black Body
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CAUTION!
Do not use the Covermate in high wind condition (greater than 10 m.p.h). Injury
from the spa cover being blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
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