Sterling Leisure Products COVANA, Installation Manual

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COVANA III ‐ Revision 5
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ASSEMBLING THE COVANA
1. Cut four 5” pieces of the Covana seal and
apply these to the tub corners to ensure tub
and roof have the required spacing and both
are protected.
2. Place and center the roof of the Covana on the
tub, pay attention to the short side and long
side. The light switch, if a LED light kit option is
installed in the roof, should be placed on the
entry side of the tub
3. Perform the LED light kit installation/
procedure, instructions included in solar panel
box.
4. On all four posts remove the top plate Allen
head bolt and bushing
5. Loosen the lower sleeve retaining bolt, no
more than five turns.
6. Slide the three part sleeve assembly off the
jack.
1. Lay the sleeves in a safe location, preferably
horizontal on a soft surface.
2. Position the motor and two post assembly in
place, usually to the rear of the spa, slide the
jacks against the roof corners
3. Slide the driveshafts over the square shaft of
both motor side jacks
4. Hold the post vertical and inline with the post.
Using a 3/4” wrench, on the shaft of the post,
make fine adjustments to the square shaft so it
is in line with the driveshaft. and carefully slide
the square shaft of the post into the driveshaft.
5. Install the aluminum U frame over the drive
shaft and post bracket. Fasten in place using
hardware provided, 4 bolts + 4 nuts + 8
washers
6. Perform steps 6 to 7 on the second non motor
side jack
7. Assemble and install the front frame with the
cut-out for steps
8. Jack lock bracket can
now be safely removed.
Flip the jack lock upside
down and screw it in
place for possible future
use.