Merlin 105W-X-GR, Owner'S Manual

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Water not collecting near panel of solid cover:
In the event that water seems to collect in an area of the cover that does not have a window mesh drain panel, the
straps of the cover can be adjusted to direct the water towards the drain panel for proper drainage.
Step 1: Loosen the four straps that border the window mesh panel.
Step 2: Tighten the straps that are outside or surrounding the accumulation of water.
Step 3: The water might need assistance to begin moving towards the panel. Try to temporarily depress the cover
near the panel to help the flow of water towards it. In some situations you may need to add some weight to that area
of the cover.
Step 4: Wait 2 to 3 days to allow the cover to "tighten" then flood the cover with a garden hose to check that the
cover drains properly on its own.
Step 5: Repeat above steps as needed.
Water Coming Through Seams (Solid Safety Covers):
You may notice that water will pass through the seams of a solid cover. This is due to our normal manufacturing
process, and is inherent in all Solid Safety Covers. Taut Solid Safety Covers are held together and given their
strength by the webbing which is sewn in place. Water may pass through the needle holes formed by this process.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT IN THE COVER. Over time, these needle holes will become "clogged" by the expansion
of the thread when it becomes wet, and by small debris particles that become lodged in the holes.
SmartMesh Cover Collecting Water:
In areas where large amounts of pollen, dirt, leaves or other debris clog the openings of a SmartMesh cover, it will
be necessary to clean the cover. While on the pool use a nylon bristle pool brush to dislodge the debris and allow
water to pass through. If the cover is dry, a leaf blower may be used to blow the debris off the cover or spray
through the backside of the cover with a garden hose or LOW power pressure washer. NOTE: HIGH PRESSURE
POWER WASHING MAY DAMAGE YOUR COVER. DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE POWER WASHERS OR
HIGH PRESSURE POWER WASHER TIPS.
Cover Chafe or Coping Wear:
Cover Chafe or coping wear is NOT a manufacturing defect and is NOT covered under the warranty. It can be
caused by many things, including, but not limited to the following…
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Loose cover Adjust straps to tighten cover.
Rough coping Smooth coping by removing any burrs or small pebbles.
Pad coping with carpeting or some other non-abrasive substance.
Padding is also available through your dealer from Merlin Industries, Inc.
Windy area Adjust straps to tighten cover.
Padding may also be needed (Available as an option, and can be added).
Spreading of Mesh Material:
Like the strings of a tennis racket, the strands of the mesh material can be moved back into position by rubbing the
material with your fingers. Rub the cover between your fingers gently. Remember to avoid pulling on the mesh
material when moving the cover. When moving the cover always use the straps to pull the cover.
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