Odyssey Freedom M700S2 Operation Instruction

FREEDOM SERIES

(4.) 2 PLACES

(7.) 8 PLACES

(9.) 1 PLACE

(3.) 2 PLACES

(2.) 2 PLACES

(1.) 2 PLACES

(5.) 2 PLACES

(8.) 2 PLACES

SEE BLANKET

ATTACHMENT KIT

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

(6.) 2 PLACES

(10.) CORD SET

(11.) 5 FT. CORD

(10.) CORD SET

TIE A DOUBLE KNOT

AT BOTH ENDS

(12.)

(13.)

(14.)

(15.)

M700 INST. 3/03

M700S2 COMMERCIAL REEL SYSTEM

Assembly and Operation Instructions

For Solar Covers up to 26’ x 75’ (Max 12 Mil Thickness)

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

PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# QTY PARTS DESCRIPTION PART# QTY

1. 1-1/4” Flat Head Screw 430 2

2. Handwheel 517 2

3. Main Frame w/4” Casters 507 2

4. Bearing Race Assembly 620 2

5. End Cap 527 2

6. 3/4” Philips Head Screw 440 2

7. Neoprene Tube Insert 476 8

8. 10’ 6” Aluminium Tube (Inner) 200 2

TOOLS REQUIRED

PARTS LIST

9. 10 ’6” Aluminium Tube (Outer) 201 1

10. Cord Plate (Set) 610 2

11. 5’ Return Cord 840 1

12. Velcro Hook Piece 880 8

13. 6’ Blue Strap 890 8

14. Strap Buckle 800 8

15. Quick Clip Cover Plate 600 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 INT
TUBE (ONE PLACE)

TUBE NO. 1 OR N

FULLY INSERT TUBE
TO BACK WALL OF
END CAP

3/4” PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW

END CAP FULLY
SEATED ON TUBE

PHILLIPS HEAD
SCREW

SECTION-1

END
CAP

LENGTH-A

SECTION-3

END

CAP

SECTION-2

LENGTH-A

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.

M700 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
center

of the groove cut in the tube. Drill through both sec-

tion 1 and section 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.

of the section 2 tube and in the

(Refer to Step 2)

.

(Refer to Step 2)

.

(Refer to Step 3)

TABLE #1

POOL WIDTH TOTAL TUBE LENGTH A

FEET LENGTH FEET

FEET

20 22’6” 6
22 24’6” 7
24 26’6” 8
26 28’6” 9

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

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 END CAPS TO TUBE – Place end caps on end of
tube sections 1 and 3, rotate them to make certain that the

(Refer to Step 5)

two (2) complete turns.

above, but taking all hole

aluminum tube is making contact with the back wall of each
end cap (Refer to STEP 7).

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).

Using the pre-drilled hole in

.

STEP 7

(FIG. 3)

(FIG. 4)

STEP 8