Odyssey Freedom M600S2 Operation Instruction

FREEDOM SERIES

M600S2 REEL SYSTEM

Assembly and Operation Instructions

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

(1.) 2 PLACES

M600 INST 3/03

(2.) 2 PLACES

(1.) 2 PLACES

(6.) 2 PLACES

(5.) 2 PLACES

(4.) 2 PLACES

(3.) 2 PLACES

(10.)

(7.) 8 PLACES

(8.)

(9.)

(11.)

SEE BLANKET

ATTACHMENT KIT

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

(15.) 1 PLACE

(11.) 2 PLACES

(14.) 2 PLACES

(12.) CORD SET

(3.) 2 PLACES

(13.) 5 FT. CORD

TIE A DOUBLE KNOT

AT BOTH ENDS

(2.) 2 PLACES

(12.) CORD SET

TOOLS REQUIRED

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

PARTS LIST

PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# QTY PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# QTY

1. 1-1/4” Flathead Screw 430 2

2. Handwheel (white W/Handle) 521 2
3 Main frame w/4” Casters 506 2

4. End cap 526 2

5. Bearing Race Assembly 615 2

6. 3/4” Phillips Head Screw 440 2

7. Neoprene Tube Insert 475 8

9. 6’ Blue Strap 890 8

10. Strap Buckle 800 8

11. Quick Clip Cover Plate 600 8

12. Cord Plate (Set) 610 1

13. 5’ Return Cord 840 1

14. 8’6” Aluminium Tube (Inner) 216 2

15. 8’6” Aluminium Tube (Outer) 217 1

8. Velcro Hook Piece 880 8

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”

DRILL 13/64” HOLE INTO
TUBE (ONE PLACE)

TUBE NO. 1 OR NO. 3

FULLY INSERT TUBE
TO BACK WALL OF
END CAP

3/4” PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW

END CAP FULLY

SEATED ON TUBE

PHILLIPS HEAD
SCREW

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.

M600 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 sec-

tions 1 and 3 out to the desired total tube length. (Usually pool
width plus two feet) (Use Table #1 and FIG. 1).

END
CAP

SECTION-1

LENGTH-A

SECTION-2

(FIG. 1)

SECTION-3

LENGTH-A

END
CAP

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 section 2 tube and in the center 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

.

(Refer to Step 2)

4. Rotate tube sections 90° and drill a hole 14” from the left end of
the tube section 2

.

(Refer to Step 3)

Repeat all instructions in #3 above.

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)

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

left end

of the tube section 2.

(Refer to Step 4)

Repeat all instructions in #3 above.

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

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

the left end

Repeat all instructions in #3 above.

of the tube section 2.

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

additional

two (2) complete turns.

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

(Refer to Step 5)

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 END CAPS TO TUBE– (Refer to FIG. 4).
Place end caps on end of tube sections 1 and 3
make certain that the aluminum tube is making contact with the
back wall of each end cap (Refer to Step 7). Using the pre­drilled hole in the end cap as a guide, drill a 13/64” hole through
each tube and fasten with 3/4” inch PhillipsHead screw,

(SEE Step 8).

above, but taking all hole

, rotate them to

(FIG. 3)

STEP 7

(FIG. 4)

.

STEP 8