Step By Step Instructions
Step By Step Instructions
To determine if the cover system was
ordered correctly for the pool, the length
of the roll
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up tube should be 6 inches
shorter than the track space. For example,
for an 16 ft track space, the correct length
of roll
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up tube is 15 ft 6 in.
Cut the length of the track on each side of
the pool so it will be about 2 inches from the
mounting foot at the mechanism end, and 18
inches past the end of the pool at the
shallow end.
The lengths of the tracks must be the same
on each side of the pool.
Before splicing the sections of track together,
file all track ends thoroughly, rounding all
edges and removing all burrs. Clean metal
shavings from the track. This step is extremely
important! If the track isn’t filed smooth,
damage can occur to the ropes and cover.
Slide the center splice (14) into the center
channel of the track.
Lay the sections of track on the deck and tap
them together using a rubber mallet so the
center splice interlocks with each section of
track.
With the center point of the track marked
on the deck, move the track to the side and
chalk a line along both sides of the pool.
It is recommended that red chalk not be
used as it is difficult to clean off the pool
deck.
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Continue tapping the end of the track until
the two sections of track are tight together
so there is no gap between the lengths of
track.
Before securing the track to the pool deck,
run the ropes through the track. See page 13
steps 1-7.
Position the cover track along both sides of
the pool. The lengths, widths and diagonal
measurements must be equal to each other
for the automatic cover system to operate
properly. Mark where the center of the track
will be on the pool deck.
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Drill 1/4 inch x 1.5 inch deep holes every
two feet along the chalked line on both
sides of the pool.
Do not place any snap-locks (30) within 12
inches of the ends of the track or where the
two sections of track come together.
If using pre-drilled track, use the holes in the
track as anchor points .
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Numbers in parenthesis refer to parts shown on page 3.
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