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OPERATIONAL MANUAL

for the

HYDRAMATIC

AUTOMATIC POOL COVER SYSTEM

Exclusive Manufacturer of the Hydramatic

Hydraulic Swimming Pool Covers

2007 Revision

AQUAMATIC COVER SYSTEMS

200 Mayock Rd, Gilroy CA 95020 Ph. 800.262.4044

www.aquamatic.com

Be sure to read this manual for your safety, and care of your

cover system. Your cover is one of the most advance designs in

automatic covers and has one of the best warranties in the industry.

However, improper care and operation may severely limit your

warranty and life of the system.

Summary of Contents for HYDRAMATIC

Page 1: ...COVER SYSTEMS 200 Mayock Rd Gilroy CA 95020 Ph 800 262 4044 www aquamatic com Be sure to read this manual for your safety and care of your cover system Your cover is one of the most advance designs i...

Page 2: ...ng Up Page 8 Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment Page 9 Track Extrusions Sliders Guides Pulleys Page 10 Replacing a Guide Page 11 Replacing a Slider Page 12 13 14 Winterizing your Cover Recess Maintenance P...

Page 3: ...NEVER OPERATE THE COVER WHILE SOMEONE IS IN THE POOL OR SPA NEVER LEAVE THE COVER PARTIALLY OPEN WALK ON THE COVER IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ONLY A WIRE CONNECTOR IS PROVIDED ON THIS UNIT TO CONNECT...

Page 4: ...he pool Use inflatable toys only under adult supervision They may deflate or your child may slip off Post and enforce rules such as No Running No Pushing No Dunking and Never Swim Alone Make sure you...

Page 5: ...einforced mesh scrim This usually manifests itself by a thinning appearance 7 Check drainage in cover recess Annual Maintenance 1 Replace sliders and guides normal wear if necessary 2 Clean out cover...

Page 6: ...e two important SAFETY rules 1 NEVER OPERATE THE COVER WHILE SOMEONE IS IN THE POOL OR SPA 2 NEVER LEAVE THE COVER PARTIALLY OPEN To open or close the cover simply turn and hold the key switch in the...

Page 7: ...pull the zipper open the entire width of the cover As you retract open the cover the surface water on the cover will begin to dam up at the mechanism end until the leading edge of the cover is back fa...

Page 8: ...top of any part of the fabric which is resting on the deck area Attempting to move the cover without doing the above will severely stress and overload the system Note In some extreme storm conditions...

Page 9: ...8 Left Hand Motor Unit Rope String Up Please note that the compensating pulley and pulley brackets are not to scale This rendering is only meant to show proper rope mounting...

Page 10: ...h through the end of the socket Tighten the nut to reseal the adjustment Make only small adjustments a the time 1 4 to 1 2 turns Check to see that the cover operates in both directions without any hes...

Page 11: ...a Pulley The pulley end caps on the top track units should also be cleaned every six months as this is a prime area for debris to be impacted This is done by unscrewing the cap hold down screw and rem...

Page 12: ...d 4 Replace bottom half of guide over forward stud and secure nut 5 Make sure rope and cover are properly seated in the bottom half Secure top half with the two remaining nuts Under Track 1 Take lid o...

Page 13: ...Aluminum shavings from the track is an indication that the sliders are worn out and need to be replaced The sliders can be changed by the homeowner but are somewhat more involved than any other maint...

Page 14: ...ds pull rope cords that are wound up onto the drive wheel this is required to release the tension on the cover fabric 4 Remove two track screws This will enable you to lift the track and enable End St...

Page 15: ...iagram below 11 When you are satisfied that the slider is attached reinsert slider back into the tracks and reassemble i e slider slider Plate using slider plate screws new holes may need to be drille...

Page 16: ...is to allow rainwater and pool spillover to drain freely Although maoisture will not necessarily damage a hydraulic system water should not be left standing in the pit as the system should not be subm...

Page 17: ...close properly and is also no long er safe and will need to be replaced To adjust and accommodate for variations and fluctuations in water levels The following cover maintenance will prolong the life...

Page 18: ...long term build up of ozone can damage the fabric Inspecting your Cover You should inspect your fabric every six months for any leaks Patch even the smallest holes as soon as they occur If water penet...

Page 19: ...and in the rope weave What maintenance can be done to reduce galvanic corrosion 1 Several manufacturers of salt generators have indicated that there will be limited reaction to metals if the salt lev...

Page 20: ...unit 3 The leading edge LE is the 3 aluminum bar holding up the front of the cover fabric 4 The tape is the white cloth webbing sewn down the entire length of the fabric on the left and right sides 5...

Page 21: ...20 3 4 HP HYDRAULIC POWER PACK part 500H Pressure Relief Valve Solenoid Valve part 513H Filler Cap Reservoir Tank Powerpack Relay inside box...

Page 22: ...ck Right Guide Left Guide Left Guide Right Guide Top Bottom Left Guide Assembly Track Shim Flush Track Right Guide Assembly Inwall Receptor End Cap with pulley Under Track Track Flush Track Top Track...

Page 23: ...necessary strain on the cover system allow time for water to drain through screen mesh 1 water depth on a 20 x 40 pool cover weighs 2 tons During the rainy season and or winter months the cover pump s...

Page 24: ...pend on which way you move the slots located on the drive unit If for example you need to move the leading edge bar towards the pit housing as in fig A you will need to insert a screwdriver and adjust...

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