Odyssey Freedom EM-2 Operation Instruction

FREEDOM SERIES

EM-2 REEL SYSTEM

Assembly and Operation Instructions

For Solar Covers up to 20’ x 45’ (Max 12 Mil Thickness)

EM-2 INST. 3/03

(2.) 4 PLACES

(1.) 2 PLACES

(3.) 4 PLACES

(4.) 2 PLACES

(13.) 2 PLACES

(5.) 2 PLACES

(7.)

(9.)

(6.) 8 PLACES

(8.)

SEE BLANKET

ATTACHMENT KIT

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

(10.)

(14.) 1 PLACE

(11.) CORD SET

(12.) 5 FT. CORD

TIE A DOUBLE KNOT

AT BOTH ENDS

(11.) CORD SET

TOOLS REQUIRED

Power Drill Hex Socket Wrench w/ 7/16” hex socket
Drill bits for cutting metal – 1/2” & 13/64” sizes Phillips Screwdriver

PARTS LIST

PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# QTY PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# QTY

1. Handwheel w/handle 523 2

2. 3/4” Nylon Washers 450 4

8. 6’ Blue Strap 890 8

9. Strap Buckle 800 8

10. Quick Clip Cover Plate 600 8

3. 1-1/4” Phillips Shoulder Bolt 415 4

11. Cord plate Set 610 2

4. Bearing Race Assembly 615 2

5. Main Frame 538 2

6. Neoprene Insert 475 8

7. Velcro Hook Piece 880 8

12. 5’ Return Cord 840 1

13. 8’6” Aluminium Tube (Inner) 216 2

14. 8’6” Aluminium Tube (Outer) 217 1

15. Optional Casters 468 4

PHILLIPS
SHOULDER
BOLT

BEARING RACE

WASHER

HEX HEAD BOLT

OUTER TUBE

INNER

TUBE

NEOPRENE INSERT BODY

HEX HEAD BOLT

NEOPRENE WILL

MUSHROOM AS TIGHTENED

PERFECT

TIGHTNESS

TOO TIGHT

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

OUTER TUBE

SECTION 2

INNER TUBE

SECTION 1 OR 3

STEP 5

NEOPRENE

INSERT

3”

14”

STEP 4

STEP 2

STEP 3STEP 5

END
VIEW

90°

90°

90°

90°

3”

14”

SECTION-1

LENGTH-A

SECTION-3

SECTION-2

LENGTH-A

POOL WIDTH + 2 FT.

OVAL WITH EXTENSION

LAZY “L”

RETANGULAR

INITIAL PREPARATIONS

1. Prior to assembly, select the most suitable location for
the reel, normally 2 ft. from either end of the pool.
However, on irregular pools, a location closer to the
center of the pool may be preferred and at the pools
maximum width. Other considerations are obstructions
(diving boards, hand rails, etc). When in doubt, consult
your dealer or call Odyssey for an evaluation of your
reel placement.

2. BLANKET PREPARATION: In order for your solar blanket to roll
up neatly on the solor reel, allow the blanket to relax on the pool
for a day or two and let the heat of the sun iron out the folds and
creases of the blanket.

EM-2 INST. 3/03

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove all Tube Sections and place on a flat ground as in (FIG. 1).
SECTION 1 IS STORED INSIDE OF SECTION 2. Slide sections 1
and 3 out to the desired total tube length. (Usually pool width plus
two feet). Refer to Table #1 and (FIG. 1).

(FIG. 1)

NOTE: Step 2-9 must be followed

or tube sagging will occur

2. To attach the LEFT SIDE of section 1 & 2 tubes.

Using (FIG. 2), with a power drill and a sharp 1/2” bit, Drill a
hole 3” from the left end
of the groove cut in the tube. Drill through both section 1 and

section 2.

(Refer to Step 2)

3. Place neoprene tube insert into the hole. Using a hex

socket wrench and a 7/16” socket, rotate hex head

two (2) complete turns and stop

4. Rotate tube sections 90° and drill a hole 14” from

the left end of the tube section 2

Repeat all instructions in #3 above.

5. Rotate tube sections 90° and drill a hole 3” from

the

left end

of the tube section 2.

Repeat all instructions in #3 above.

6. Rotate tube sections 90° and drill a hole 14” from

the left end

of the tube section 2.

Repeat all instructions in #3 above.

7. Rotate tube sections 90°. Using a hex socket

wrench and a 7/16” socket, to tighten each hex
head an additional

8. Continue to rotate tubes and tighten hex heads until all are tight

and neoprene insert body mushrooms.

Do not overtighten. (SEE FIG. 3)

9. To attach the RIGHT SIDE of section 2 & 3 tubes.

Repeat instructions #2 thru #8
measurements from the RIGHT END of tube section 2

10. ATTACH RACE AND HANDLE TO TUBE–,Place the main

11. Slide bearing race assembly onto each handwheel and seat in

frames in contact with the pool deck, insert tube through the
center openin. Refer to (FIG. 4)

main frame bushing – center opening. Refer to (Step 7).

of the section 2 tube and in the center

.

(Refer to Step 2)

.

(Refer to Step 3)

(Refer to Step 4)

(Refer to Step 5)

two (2) complete turns.

above, but taking all hole

.

TABLE #1

POOL WIDTH TOTAL TUBE LENGTH A

FEET LENGTH FEET

FEET
14 16’ 4
16 18’ 5
18 20’ 6
20 22’ 7

NOTE: Under no circumstances should the system

be operated if Length A exceeds 9 ft.
Tubes may be cut in size in order to accomadate
smallerpool widths. It is recommended to cut an
equal amount off sections 1 & 3.

(FIG. 2)

(FIG. 3)

STEP 6

(FIG. 4)

STEP 7