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).
PHILLIPS
SHOULDER
BOLT
BEARING RACE
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 3
STEP 5
END
VIEW
90
°
90
°
90
°
90
°
3”
14”
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.
SECTION-1
LENGTH-A
SECTION-3
SECTION-2
LENGTH-A
POOL WIDTH + 2 FT.
TABLE #1
(FIG. 1)
NOTE: Step 2-9 must be followed
or tube sagging will occur
STEP 6
POOL WIDTH
TOTAL TUBE
LENGTH A
FEET
LENGTH
FEET
FEET
14
16’
4
16
18’
5
18
20’
6
20
22’
7
LAZY “L”
RETANGULAR
OVAL WITH EXTENSION
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)
(FIG. 3)
(FIG. 4)
EMX INST. 3/03
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 of the section 2 tube and in the center
of the groove cut in the tube. Drill through both section 1 and
section 2.
(Refer to Step 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.
(Refer to Step 2)
4. Rotate tube sections 90° and drill a hole 14” from
the left end of the tube section 2.
(Refer to Step 3)
Repeat all instructions in #3 above.
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
the left end of the tube section 2.
(Refer to Step 5)
Repeat all instructions in #3 above.
7. Rotate tube sections 90°. Using a hex socket
wrench and a 7/16” socket, to tighten each hex
head an additional two (2) complete turns.
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 above, but taking all hole
measurements from the RIGHT END of tube section 2.
10. ATTACH RACE AND HANDLE TO TUBE– Place the main
frames in contact with the pool deck, insert tube through the
center opening. (Refer to (FIG. 4)
11. Slide bearing race assembly onto each handwheel and seat in
main frame bushing – center opening. Refer to (Step 6).