Safety COVER SYSTEMS installation Guide
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RECTANGULAR AND CUSTOM COVERS
IMPORTANT Do not drag cover on pool deck or any rough surface. Dragging cover on rough surface will cause scuffing, abrasions
and/or holes. Damage due to dragging cover on rough surface is specifically excluded from cover warranty.
INSTALLING A RECTANGULAR COVER:
STEP 1
Inspect the area 3’ back from the water’s edge around the entire
pool. Remove any irregular obstructions that may protrude through
the cover. Pad rough coping, sharp edges, and inside corners with
carpet, foam or similar material. Excessive wear due to nonpadded areas is specifically excluded from the warranty.
STEP 2
Measure exact dimensions of swimming pool and cover. From the
difference between these measurements, adjust the overlap so
that it is equal at all corners of the pool. Though standard overlaps
on stock covers are 12” and custom covers 15”-18”, they may vary
several inches either way.
STEP 3
Measure 20” from corner in each direction and locate position point
(A) of anchors for all four corners.
STEP 4
Install the 8 anchors at the 4 corners and step section if
applicable.(see Anchor installation on reverse side). Attach flat
shaped side of springs to corner straps (see spring attached to
cover for proper spring attachment). Next, install the springs on
anchors using the Installation Rod (see Cover Installation on
reverse side). Adjust buckles so that springs will compress about
60-70% for a taut fit.
STEP 5
Once all corners are secured, install remaining anchors 20” from
the cover’s edge in line with each strap. Make certain the same
overlap is maintained as in the corners and that the straps are at a
90
o
, right angle, to the cover’s edge. Adhere to right angles, or
bulges and/or gaps will occur.
INSTALLING A CUSTOM COVER:
STEP 1
See Step 1 instructions for installing a “Rectangle Cover.”
STEP 2
Measure exact dimensions of swimming pool and cover. From the
difference between these measurements, adjust the overlap so
that it is equal at all locations of the pool. Though standard custom
cover overlaps are 15”-18”, they may vary several inches either
way.
STEP 3
Locate anchor positions on Figure 1. Begin with strap location (A)
and measure 20” from cover. Mark this location on the deck.
Continue for straps (B), (C) & (D).
STEP 4
Install the anchors for (A), (B), (C), & (D) (see Anchor Installation
on reverse side) and attach flat shaped side of spring to cover
straps (see the spring attached to cover for proper spring
attachment). Next, install the springs on anchors using the installation Rod (see Cover Installation). Adjust the buckles so that
springs will compress about 60-70% for a taut fit.
STEP 5
Continue with installing straps and anchors (E), (F), (G) & (H) as
indicated in Figure 1.
STEP 6
After completing the initial installation of the first 8 anchors, install
the remaining anchors working from the center of the cover to the
ends. Remember to alternate sides and to attach and secure each
spring to the cover as each anchor is installed.
IMPORTANT: Solid covers must be adjusted after installation to ensure that water does not collect on top of cover. After
installation, flood cover with water. If standing water forms puddles that do not drain, simply loosen straps on either side of
the drain and tighten straps in the areas with the standing water.
PLEASE NOTE: If a cover is going to be anchored into a raised bond beam, spa wall, waterfall, etc., proceed to the instructions on the top of the reverse side.
SAFETY COVER SYSTEMS
20”
20”
RAISED BOND BEAM, SPA WALL, WATERFALL, WALL & ROCK
Springs and anchors do not work well in these circumstances, as the obstructions are at the coping edge.
Snaphooks sewn to the underside of the cover are fastened to an eyebolt which is secured into the wall or obstruction.
STEP 1
Locate anchor positions using the enclosed plan.
STEP 2
Use stainless steel 3/8” diameter eyebolt with 1” eye.
Drill 1/2” hole and secure anchors into foundation.
Insert eyebolt into casings and secure.
STEP 3
Fasten snaphooks on cover to eyebolts.
STEP 4
Continue with cover installation on front page.
WOOD ANCHOR INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Install wood anchor by drilling a 1 1/2”
diameter hole to depth of 1/8” with a wing bit.
STEP 2
Drill a 3/4” diameter hole in the center of the
wing bit hole to a final depth of 1 1/4”.
STEP 3
Insert anchor into hole so it is flush with the
deck surface. Proceed with screwing the
wood screws into the existing holes. Spray
anchor and casing with silicone. Then insert
the anchor screw using the hex key.
ANCHOR INSTALLATION COVER INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Install brass anchors by drilling 3/4”
diameter holes to a depth of 2”. Bevel or
ream the top of the hole for flush fit.
Remove anchor screw from casing. Spray
anchor, screw casing and aluminum
tamping tool with silicone.
STEP 2
Insert tamping tool and tap the retainer into
place. Then insert the anchor screw using
the hex key.
Insert installation rod through rounded
end of spring.
(Diagram A)
Place heel of rod behind raised anchor.
Slip spring over anchor by moving
handle away from the pool wall. Step down
on spring. Remove installation rod by
rotating 180
o
and cover is then installed
(Diagram B).
COVER REMOVAL
Insert installation rod over anchor with
notch away from pool (Diagram C)
Next, press down and rotate 180
o
. Heel of
rod will force spring free of anchor.
Tilt rod to release spring (Diagram D)
WOOD DECK ANCHOR
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