ODYSSEY warrants the reel system to be free of
workmanship/material defects for a period of three (3)
years from the date of purchase. Any claims must be
supported by invoice/proof of purchase.
EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY ARE ALL
CONSUMABLES: straps, cord, velcro, plastic plates
and clips.
ODYSSEY WILL not be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages resulting from any defects in
workmanship or material, nor for personal injury
resulting from improper placement of reel system
when not in use.
LIMITED WARRANTY
SOME HELPFUL HINTS
1. Make sure the cover is not dragging against the side of the pool
coping.
2. If tube is sagging: refer to assembly instruction on drilling tubing and
tighten neoprene inserts.
3. If tubes discolors, they can be restored using Flitz metal polish avail-
able at hardware/marine stores.
4. Place a white protective cover over blanket and secure to protect
blanket from the sun when rolled up.
5. Do not use lubricants on any plastic parts.
6. Remove handwheels at the beginning of each season, or every 12
months. Clean yoke bushing, bearing race, and end cap with warm
soapy water. Rinse, dry and reassemble.
7. Always store the reel with an eye for safety.
ODYSSEY SYSTEMS
220 South Ola Vista, Suite C, San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-9454 • Fax (949) 361-0608
www.odysseysystems.com
© ODYSSEY SYSTEMS 2003
POOL END
STRAPS
2 FT
POOL
COVER
3”
6”
PLATE #1
PLATE #2
TIE DOUBLE KNOT
AT BOTH ENDS OF CORD
(FIG. 7)
(FIG. 8)
PUNCH 3 HOLES WITH
SHARP INSTRUMENT
SNAP TOGETHER
17. For ease of re-covering your pool after use, install the return
cord provided at the opposite end of the pool cover using the
white cord and two sets of male/female cord plates. Locate
the plates about 3” apart and at least 6” from the edge of the
cover (SEE FIG. 7). To install plates, use the plate with three
holes as a guide to punch three holes through the cover. Snap
the posts on the male plate through the two holes on the female
plate with the cover sandwiched between the two plates.
(SEE FIG. 8) Thread the return cord through the top center hole of
plate #1 and plate #2 as shown in the diagram and then tie a
double knot at both ends (SEE FIG. 7).
(FIG. 9)
(FIG. 10)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
18. Place the reel system so that it straddles the pool, and is 2 ft. from
end of pool as in (FIG. 9). More distance may be required for
irregular pools. If your pool
IS NOT rectangular shape, merely
fold the cover in the irregular areas back on itself so that the
entire pool cover can pass between the two end main frames of
the system.
19. Rotate handwheel slowly. The straps will move the cover away
from possible damage on the coping and fold back into itself.
Continued rotation of the handwheel will transport the cover
underneath the tube and then up, over and onto the tube
(SEE FIG. 10). In the unlikely event that the Main frame “creeps”
during this operation, use free hand to hold main Frame until the
entire cover is removed from pool. Attempt to keep seams straight
and avoid misalignment.
20. If system has retrieved the cover with ease, you are operating the
system correctly. It is suggested that you mark the position of the
Main frames during operation on the pool decking for future use
of the system.
MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR
ACCIDENT RESULTING FROM IMPROPER OR UNSAFE
STORAGE OR MOVEMENT
PLACING THE COVER ON THE POOL
21. Roll the reel system to a straddling position 2’ from the
end of the pool, onto the deck marking suggested
in (FIG.9), lock casters up (if installed) prior to
unrolling cover.
22. Hold white return cord and walk down the length of the
pool, allowing the system to “free wheel” the cover
back onto the pool surface. Replace folded- back
cover into irregularly shaped areas.
23. Your cover is now installed and operational. If you wish
to remove the reel system from the pool while the
cover is on the pool, detach the straps using the lift-off
velcro tabs, and roll empty system to storage area.
POOL COVER
STRAP
TUBE
CLIP
TURN REEL
THIS WAY
VELCRO
TABS
EMX INST. 3/03