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Tracks
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Does the track space measurement match how the cover system was ordered?
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All track ends filed. This is extremely important
.
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Cover goes through the track joints smoothly.
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All track screws are tight and flush.
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Pulleys are flush against the end of the track.
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The guide
feeds are snug against the track
.
q
Guide
feeds bolted in and are tight.
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Stops installed.
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Alignment pins and splices used when joining the tracks, even in encapsulation.
Mechanism
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Mechanism installed level in the box.
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Roll
-
up
t
ube level in cover box.
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Tube centered between the tracks.
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Enough clearance top, bottom, sides for the fabric. No rubbing of webbing on sides or bottom of box.
q
Tube at the right height? The ideal location is to install the cover in the box so that the cover is coming off at as
small an angle as possible. This reduces stress on the mechanism and reduces wear on cover tracks at the end of
the track.
q
Tube
either
centered
in
the
box
or
positioned
slightly
more
towards
the
back
of
the
box,
so
that
the
cover
is
unlikely
to
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System mounted at right angle to the track.
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Ropes coming back straight out of the track. An excessive angle will cause wear on the cover tracks at the end of
the track.
q
Ropes are not rubbing on any brackets or the deck.
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Ropes are run correctly.
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8 feet of rope left on rope reel.
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System bonded according to electrical code. Cover bonded to leading edge and roll-up tube.
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Make sure there is adequate drainage from the cover box.
Cover
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Fabric pinned to the
roll
-up tube without pinned folds.
q
Cover runs smoothly.
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Cover properly aligned when it closes or retracts. Note: An inch or two out of square is not uncommon and is
not a concern as it will not
a
ffect the operation of the cover. Because of the size of the fabric roll and changes in
operating conditions the cover may vary slightly in alignment as it is run.
q
The leading edge inserts move in and out freely the whole length of the pool.
q
Cover not rubbing in the cover box as it rolls up.
Cover Lid
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All sharp edges have been filed
.
q
All areas where the lid is not flat on the deck
have
been screwed down to eliminate any potential hazards
.
q
There is enough clearance between the lid brackets and the cover to avoid rubbing
.
Misc.
q
Key switch is in full view of the pool
.
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Cover pump tested by putting it in the water and operate it in front of homeowner
.
q
The cover box is clean and clear of debris so that the drains are not easily clogged
.
q
Pool area cleaned up
.
q
Homeowner has been instructed on
the operation of the automatic safety cover system.
Installation Check List
rub on front of the box
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