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VACUSEAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Requires a 9” clearance at the rear of the spa for the cover to open (See fig 3). This may
be lessened to 7” by installing the Mounting Bracket flush with the cabinet but this will
also position the cover to sit 1 to 2 inches over the spa’s coping. (See fig 2)
The height required above the spa (A) is the length of the short side of the cover + 3”.
The distance (C) the cover goes downward behind the spa is measured by (B) the length
of the long side of the cover minus (A). (See Fig 4)
If the furthest point of the spa (either the shell coping or the top rail) extends more
than 1 ¼” from the face of the cabinet where the mounting bracket is to be mounted
(see fig 5) then you must install a wooden spacer behind the mounting bracket to keep
it within 1 ¼”
The Mounting Bracket requires a secure attachment to the cabinet. If the panel siding
of the spa is thin, make certain the screws attach to the spas interior frame. If you are
uncertain if the spa has a frame (wood or steel) positioned to meet the screws, then
remove cabinet panel to inspect and install a wood support (usually a short 2”x 4” stud)
behind panel secured to the spa frame.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
CHECK SPACING ON FACE OF CABINET
CHECK FOR ADEQUATE SUPPORT
FOLLOW STEPS IN PROPER SEQUENCE
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
First, measure 22” back from the furthest point at the rear of the spa shell cop-
ing and mark with a pencil (See Fig 7).
Measuring 1” or 2” less will position cover further from spa (sometimes
desired on Tri-Fold Designed Covers) and measuring 1 or 2” more will
reduce the amount of space required behind spa for clearance. See Fig 2
Then position the Mounting Bracket at the pencil mark. Make certain to use the
bracket that positions the “Safety Stop” at the rear of the spa (See Fig 6). Hold
Mounting Bracket at this position and pre-drill into two of the holes using the
9/64” drill bit. Then secure the Mounting Bracket by screwing in the Wood Screws
U with a #3 Phillips head bit (See Fig 7). Repeat this procedure so that you have a
minimum of 8 screws securing the mounting bracket to the cabinet, though more
is always better. Pre-drilling holes is important to prevent splitting of the cabinet
panel or interior frame.
NOTE: Make certain both Mounting Brackets are positioned evenly.
STEP 1 – “MOUNTING BRACKET”
NOTE: Mounting Brackets are installed on each side and to the rear of the spa,
where the cover will be positioned when opened.
NOTE: On spas with STEEL FRAMES use a Metal Bit and then the enclosed screws will work fine!
IMPORTANT : Mounting Bracket Must Sit Flush on Cabinet - If your spa has a trim
strip preventing the Bracket from sitting flush on the cabinet then use a wood
spacer, the thickness of the trim strip, behind bracket allowing it to sit flush.
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