BWT COVERDECK AX-IN Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual Download

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PROTECTION & SAFETY

2020/11 - Version: B - Code : 34561

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

To be read carefully and kept for future reference

You have just acquired an automatic pool cover, thank-you for placing your trust in us. Before

commencing installation and operation of the cover, please read the following document carefully, it

contains important recommendations concerning the various manipulations and advice for use. Keep

this manual and show it to any other users.

COVERDECK AX-IN

Submerged automatic

covers

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Page 1: ...cquired an automatic pool cover thank you for placing your trust in us Before commencing installation and operation of the cover please read the following document carefully it contains important recommendations concerning the various manipulations and advice for use Keep this manual and show it to any other users COVERDECK AX IN Submerged automatic covers ...

Page 2: ... function as a pool safety cover You also benefit from the competence and know how of the PROCOPI Group registered office Zone d Activités les Landes d Apigné in LE RHEU 35650 France Your installation is the last link in a chain of pool professionals How ever despite the excellent quality of every component of this cover we cannot guarantee the user s total satisfaction unless the user scrupulousl...

Page 3: ... squaring 11 4 3 Check the electrical point of supply 11 4 4 Preparation of the coping 11 COVERDECK AX IN AXLE 12 1 Axle diameter 190 or 192 mm 12 2 Assembly prior to submersion 13 3 Installation of the axle 14 4 Disengaging the AX IN motor 16 MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM 17 1 Wiring in the electrical panel 17 1 1 Installation of the electrical panel 17 1 2 Reversing the electrical panel door swing 17 2 Key...

Page 4: ...ed with silicon 28 2 3 Assembly of the complete cover 28 2 4 Attach the slat apron to the axle 28 2 5 Retainers for pools with step pieces option 29 2 6 PVC slats Guide weights for overflow pools option 29 2 7 Cover apron safety fasteners 30 2 7 1 Wall mounted safety fastener 30 2 7 2 Sub coping mounted safety fastener 31 2 8 Adjustable strap at the end of the pool 32 2 8 1 Strap configurations 32...

Page 5: ...on 47 9 3 Pit wall 47 10 Scope of use 47 GENERAL GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Erreur Signet non défini 1 Guarantee on the slat apron PVC PC Erreur Signet non défini 1 1 Guarantee covering slat leak tightness and structural integrity Erreur Signet non défini 1 2 Guarantee covering stains and discoloration Erreur Signet non défini 2 Guarantee on mechanical parts Erreur Signet non défini 2 1 Guarantee coveri...

Page 6: ... duckboarding Erreur Signet non défini 3 4 Guarantee on the storage bench housing of above ground covers models that are equipped with above ground storage benches Erreur Signet non défini 3 5 Guarantee on the prefabricated separating pit wall Erreur Signet non défini 4 Guarantee on pool fittings Erreur Signet non défini 5 Other elements not previously mentioned Erreur Signet non défini 6 Applicat...

Page 7: ...r equipment is temporarily unavailable A pool can represent a serious danger to your children A person can drown very quickly Children near a pool require your constant vigilance and active supervision even if they know how to swim The physical presence of a responsible adult is absolutely mandatory while the pool is open Learn first aid techniques Memorise emergency numbers and display these clos...

Page 8: ...wall Rivet pliers Mallet Percussion drill Measuring tape Drill 5 mm Concrete drill bit 13 mm Allen key no 5 Cross head screw driver no 2 Assembling the beam and brackets Wrenches Allen keys Wood cutting tools wooden duckboarding 2 2 People required Step Number of people Length of time Assembling the cover axle 2 1 hour Setting up the motor 1 0 5 hour Installing the pit wall 2 1 hour Assembling the...

Page 9: ...t wall Pool width 6 09 m Duckboarding 680 830 830 950 Beam 133 mm Corner 90 90 R 150 R 150 Wall height 210 Dist to beam support plate 750 900 900 1020 Coping M30 M40 M55 Dist to cover flange 130 180 275 330 Water 135 125 110 Standard separating pit panel width 40 mm Minimum cover pit depth pit depth min 1 06 m Standard vertical radius R square corner or 150 mm Distance to beam support plate Distan...

Page 10: ...ing Ø72 4x5 3 1 3 Terminal block 10 mm 1 4 Deck box body 1 5 Cable gland seal signal cable 1 6 Cable gland 2 7 PARA seal Ø20x9 thickness 10mm 1 8 Hose tail 1 Corrugated sheath 1m 1 Glue the hose tail into the bottom of the connection deck then push the sheath onto the hose tail Deck box Duckboarding Beam Flange bearing side Flange motor side Motor integrated into the axle Counterweight Slat apron ...

Page 11: ... x 1 5 mm 20 m 3 x 2 5 mm 3 x 6 mm 3 x 1 mm 3 x 1 5 mm 30 m 3 x 4 mm 3 x 10 mm 3 x 1 mm 3 x 1 5 mm 40 m 3 x 6 mm 3 x 16 mm 3 x 1 mm 3 x 1 5 mm 4 4 Preparation of the coping Lift the coping along at least 45 cm on both sides of the pool at the points where the flanges will be installations Check that the installation sites are level with each other Resurface one of the sides if necessary In the cas...

Page 12: ...ntation Ref Description Qty 1 Flange motor side 1 2 Safety splint Ø3 A2 SS 2 3 Clamping pin Ø12 106mm SS 1 4 Aluminium axle 1 5 HE nut M8 A4 SS 4 6 HSHC screw M8 x 35 A4 SS 4 7 Flange bearing side 1 8 Stainless steel clevis mount 1 CAUTION The curved side on the top of the flange should be oriented towards the axle ...

Page 13: ...he clevis mount Dismantle the casing by removing the screw and washer Run the motor cable up the flange Thread on the gasket Ø20 x 9 10mm thick before running the cable through the corrugated sheath up to the deck box Position the gasket at the entrance of the sheath to ensure waterproofing CAUTION Both pins must remain in their original position facing towards the motor cable Sub coping sealing p...

Page 14: ...Aluminium axle bearing 1 Side opposite the motor fasten the bearing to the flange using 4 countersunk hex socket screws M8x35 shoulder nuts Refer to the previous page for assembly of the sealing plate 3 Installation of the axle Submersion of the axle Before submersion reduce the length of the assembly as much as possible by sliding the stainless steel shaft on the bearing side as far as possible i...

Page 15: ...gh the apertures in the threaded ring Take care to centre the pin in the shaft Unscrew the nut as far as possible towards the pin by hand do not use a tool This will push the flanges out against the walls Fastening the assembly in position Check that the top of each flange is up against the pool wall Drill holes Ø 10 mm depth 80 mm through the holes in the flanges In the case of a Blokit pool dril...

Page 16: ...he screws holding the casing in position Remove the casing Detach the deck box cable and remove it leaving a needle in the corrugated sheath Rotate both axles by 180 Pull gently on the slat apron to roll it out over the water Be careful not to let the slat apron pick up speed as it rolls out The cable will wind around the Aluminium axle Secure the pool with safety fasteners ...

Page 17: ...ff its hinges Remove the hinges and the locks Invert and replace the hinges and locks Clip the door back onto its hinges Unscrew the 6 plastic screws and remove the front facing of the electrical panel Remove the retaining screw from the mounting bracket at the bottom of the electrical panel Use the mounting bracket as a drilling template Mount the bracket on the wall using the screws and bushings...

Page 18: ...ust be installed in a place from which the entire pool is visible This will allow the person operating the key switch to unroll the cover over the pool to ensure that there is no one in the pool for the entire duration of the operation NF P90 308 requirement Lay a duct between the key switch and the electrical panel to run the cables 3 Electrical wiring Check that the electrical panel terminals ar...

Page 19: ...or the motor power supply rotation direction Connecting the cable in the deck box The orange wire is not used The deck box features two cable glands one for the power supply cable and one for the signal cable Leaktightness of the signal wire is ensured by the cable gland 9 The seal Ø30 5x5 4 should be threaded onto the motor cable to retain the two component gel in the deck box Once correct operat...

Page 20: ...ge the direction of rotation of the motor this will depend on the side of the pool on which the motor is located refer to the figure opposite Motor on the right hand side dipswitch 1 should be set to OFF Motor on the left hand site dipswitch 1 should be set to ON Dipswitch number to 2 is used for the anti tear ON deactivated Number 3 Fuse The board should never be fitted with a fuse with a rating ...

Page 21: ...re and steps These positions may be altered at any time by following the same procedure 5 1 Initialisation of the printed circuit board On the control panel all the LEDs are out Hold these keys down for 5 seconds All five LEDs will blink Press OK briefly The first two LEDs will light up initialisation is complete 5 2 Validation of the direction of rotation of the axle Insert the key into the key s...

Page 22: ...LED goes out programming is complete NOTA BENE The ends of travel can be deleted from memory in the event of a power outage While the cover is in motion either opening or closing If the cover is partially open or partially closed In that event simply reprogram the ends of travel as described previously Once the wiring has been checked and the ends of travel have been verified pour the two componen...

Page 23: ... support plate 2 2 Upat bushing M8 x 50 SS A4 6 3 Countersunk hex socket screw M8 x 20 SS A4 6 4 Separating pit wall mounting flange RH and LH 2 5 Countersunk hex socket screw M8 x 16 SS A4 8 6 Beam support shoe 2 7 Nut Q8 SS A4 8 8 Countersunk hex socket screw M8 x 20 SS A4 6 9 Separating pit wall profile LH and RH 2 Installation is identical to that of a Coverdeck beam and mounting unit except t...

Page 24: ...Using the 13 mm concrete drill bits counter drill at the location of the circular holes Fix in position using bushings M8 x 50 A4 and countersunk hex socket screws M8 x 20 Important Do not replace the coping until installation of the separating pit wall is complete Fasten the pit wall flanges to the support plates using 3 countersunk hex socket screws M8 x 20 Position the beam support shoe accordi...

Page 25: ...nge assembly in position using Upat M8 bushings Proceed with installation on the right hand side in a symmetrical manner 3 Assembling the separating pit wall Avoid assembling the pit wall on very windy days 3 1 Straight wall The various panels fit together by a tongue and groove mechanism sliding Orient the panels such that the notch faces the cover pit for aesthetic purposes 3 2 Trapezoïdal In th...

Page 26: ...ons that divide the pit wall into roughly 3 equal sections Adjust the height of the flat bars such that the holes do not coincide with a groove or join between the panels Counter drill the panels through the holes in the flat bars and rivet together 4 Putting the separating pit wall in position Slide the pit wall assembly into the lateral pit wall flanges Assembly of the Coverdeck type pit wall fr...

Page 27: ...ther on the surface of the water If the slats are different lengths the slat sections will be numbered and the order of assembly must be respected The preassembled section labelled 1 is always the section closest to the cover axle It is easily identified by the slanted edges of the first slat CAUTION Store the slats in the shade until they are being assembled If the slats and notably solar slats a...

Page 28: ...lipping it into the notch provided under the slat apron 2 3 Assembly of the complete cover Place the first slat section section with the slat equipped with axle slat apron connection straps on the surface of the water Line up the next slat section and slide it onto the first Push the assembled section aside on the water to proceed with assembly of the next section Repeat this procedure until you r...

Page 29: ...lat plug 1 2 Guide weight 1 3 Overflow bracket 1 4 Slat 1 The bracket is supplied with the hasp fastener for the buffer and overflow tank The overflow bracket 3 is a removable part it plays a role in safety It must be put in place when the cover is rolled out over the pool and must be removed before opening the cover The guide weight 2 is mounted on the overflow slat in the factory Its purpose is ...

Page 30: ...x50 4 5 Fastener strap 1 High water line version Ref Description Qty 1 Fastener frame 1 2 Nylon S8 bushing 2 3 Frame gasket 1 4 Pozidrive countersunk screw ST 5 5x50 2 5 Fastener strap 1 Installing the fasteners The fastener straps are already attached to the first two slats of the cover apron Attach the fastener frame 1 to the wall opposite the axle exactly opposite the fastener straps using the ...

Page 31: ...8x20 A4 SS 2 8 Z 6 A4 SS washer 4 9 H 6 A4 SS nut 4 10 Stainless steel slide bar 1 11 Trim 1 12 Fastener strap 1 Stainless steel version Ref Description Qty 1 Stainless steel clasp 1 2 Stainless steel support bracket 1 3 Frame gasket 1 4 Upat M8x50 bushing 2 5 Countersunk hex socket screw 8x20 A4 SS 2 6 Countersunk hex socket screw 8x20 A4 SS 2 7 Fastener strap 1 High water level version Ref Descr...

Page 32: ...ur Countersunk hex socket screws M6x20 6 with Z6 washers 8 and H M6 nuts 9 2 8 Adjustable strap at the end of the pool CAUTION French regulations require the installation of closing straps Do not forget to release the straps before rolling the cover up failure to do so could cause significant damage 2 8 1 Strap configurations Overflow pool with buffer tank Pool with beach entry deck Overflow pool ...

Page 33: ...ible hasp 1 5 Hasp gasket 4 6 Nylon S 6x30 bushing 4 7 Pozidrive countersunk screw 3 9x38 SS A4 4 2 8 4 Attaching the strap to the hasp 1 Thread the strap through the carabiner loops 2 Slide the cam buckle through the sleeve and pull it out the other side 3 Thread the end of the strap through the cam buckle catch 4 Arrange the assembly as shown after it has been adjusted to the correct length Slid...

Page 34: ...o the lateral fastener 3 Thread the end of the strap through the cam buckle catch 4 Lay out the assembly and adjust it to the correct length 5 Attaching the carabiner to the collapsible hasp 2 8 6 Installation of the lateral fasteners Blocking the cover apron in position using the lateral straps With the cover apron rolled out fully over the pool attach the fasteners to the perforated slats by ins...

Page 35: ...dle of the collapsible hasp Orient the retractable handle such that it rises towards the pool see photo Recessed installation Carve out a recess for the collapsible hasp 80 x 60 mm depth 10 mm The hasp may be partially recessed by creating a recess 65 x 45mm depth 7 mm Drill four holes Ø 6 mm using the hasp as a template and insert bushings Use the pozidrive countersunk screws 3 9x38 SS A4 supplie...

Page 36: ...ding 680x500 Duckboarding 830x500 Duckboarding 950x500 Safety recommendations and advice Respect the assembly instructions The beams and brackets are designed to bear the weight of a person The gaps between the wooden duckboarding modules should be evenly distributed and less than 8 mm as required by the standard NF P90 308 Safety covers and fastening mechanisms 1 Beam and counterweight 1 1 Coverd...

Page 37: ...and not towards the duckboarding Use the holes that correspond to the height of the coping to adjust the height of the beam mounting units so that the top of the beam lies as close as possible to the top of the coping Position the beam on the beam support units Put the counterweights in position on the beam clipping the straps to the read of the beam Right hand side Right hand side ...

Page 38: ...nd of weight Similarly do not use the profile as a hand rail while using the pool 2 1 Bracket installation instructions The pool is filled with water the cover is rolled up the coping on the opening side are not laid in the case of a pool fitted with a separating pit wall the copings along the lengths over a distance of approximately 1 50 m from the cover are not laid The aesthetic appearance of t...

Page 39: ...ot supplied with the bracket Trace the location of the sealing plates according to the bracket installation diagram enclosed that corresponds to your order Put the plates in position ensure that they are level and at the same height Counter drill through the holes in the top portion of the sealing plate using a Ø 16 mm concrete bit for M30 M40 M55 plates and Ø 10 mm for M20 plates Fix the plates i...

Page 40: ...op and bottom settings Check that the brackets are level adjust if necessary using the linkages Check that all the brackets are parallel adjust if necessary Once adjustments are complete block the assemblies in position 2 2 High water level finishing profile Put something down cardboard between the brackets and the cover apron to catch shavings Mount the profiles on the brackets mark the holes to ...

Page 41: ... M40 On the wall side add an additional 8 mm wedge to the original 8 mm wedge Add an 8 mm wedge on the wall side M55 On the wall side add an additional 23 mm wedge to the original 8 mm wedge Add an 23 mm wedge on the wall side High water level Lay the first 1 m wide duckboarding module check that is covers the first bracket fully that is cover half of the second bracket Lay the other 1 m wide copi...

Page 42: ...ojects the angle iron allows the duckboarding to be laid without pulling up the coping Ref Description Qty 1 Nylon bushingS8 x 40 5 2 Aluminium angle iron 50 x 50 x 5 2 m 3 Wood screw TH Ø6 x 40 A4 SS 5 4 Washer Z6 A4 SS 5 A concrete area for fastening Install the bushing 25 mm from the top of the pool wall ...

Page 43: ...nd of travel Always keep watch over the pool while closing the cover Never stop the cover in an intermediary position this could entail a risk of a person being trapped against the cover pit if they are swimming in the pool The person manipulating the cover must ensure beforehand that there is no one in the pool In the case of an automatic pool cleaner check that the pool cleaner tubes and or powe...

Page 44: ...and an overflow are mandatory It is essential to check the water level in the pool before operating the automatic cover bearing in mind that a gap of 30 mm is required between the water level and the beam to allow the cover to move freely A water level that is too high consequence of a blocked lack of overflow can cause the cover apron to become blocked against the beam and stop it from moving pro...

Page 45: ... cover and should use said in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the aforementioned chemicals and or systems For information the most common average dosages of disinfectant products are listed in the table below CHLORINE Concentration between 0 7 and 1 2 ppm pH between 7 0 and 7 4 PHMB Concentration between 30 and 40 ppm pH between 7 2 and 7 8 BROMINE Concentration b...

Page 46: ...face of the pool and stopped before it reaches the row of winterizing floats In the event that the pool water freezes under no circumstances should any stress loading be placed on the cover apron nor should any effort be made to operate the cover at the risk of breaking the slats and causing serious damage to the cover s mechanical components Similarly never leave the cover rolled up around its ax...

Page 47: ...e presence of a pit wall between the pit in which a submerged cover is installed and the rest of the pool 10 Scope of use The automatic covers were designed and manufactured for use with family pools Any other use public or semi public pools must be duly authorised by Procopi Despite their excellent mechanical properties the automatic covers cannot withstand external aggressions The following shou...

Page 48: ... of a BWT automatic cover and ensured that their customer signed said document All the guarantees described in this document enter into effect on the date of reception of the guarantee slip appended to this document duly filled out by the installer client or failing this after a period of 30 days following the date of delivery of the cover 1 Guarantee on the slat apron PVC PC 1 1 Guarantee coverin...

Page 49: ...ng branches or tiles etc said risk being covered by home insurance usually taken out by the user of the cover Slat apron friction Deformation and or blistering of the slats constituting the slat apron resulting from The presence of a floating object float toy thermometer floating doser etc under the cover and thus preventing the slats from remaining in contact with the water at this point Storage ...

Page 50: ...ee covering the motor Damage resulting from water infiltrating into the motor due to The installation of the motor in a manner that does not comply with the instructions set out in this manual Partial or full dismantling of the motor Submersion of a motor designed to operate only out of water Damage pursuant to failure to respect the electrical standards in effect in the country of installation th...

Page 51: ...ttributable to a hail storm or branches tiles etc falling onto the solar panel 2 4 Guarantee covering the axle The anodised aluminium axle provided with BWT covers is covered by a 5 year guarantee concerning its structural integrity over time subject to the conditions that said axle was installed in accordance with the technical recommendations and operated in accordance with the operating instruc...

Page 52: ...tional earthing of the pool water Damage occasioned by cleaning the axle with an incompatible product corrosive abrasive etc Damage caused by using the automatic cover in a manner that does not comply with the instructions set out in this manual The deposition of ferric oxides on the end plates resulting from the oxidation of metallic particles present in the pool water that can be removed simply ...

Page 53: ...luded from the scope of the guarantee covering the high pressure cleaning system Damage attributable to non compliance with the electrical standards in effect in the country of installation the most recent version of the standard NF C 15 100 in France Damage occasioned by lightning electromagnetic disturbances and over voltages said risk being covered by the home insurance usually taken out by the...

Page 54: ...er from the bathers view and shelter the slat apron from sunlight Colour variations observed between slats constituting the wooden housing are normal and natural Dismantling be it partial or total of the PVC or wooden housing of a cover equipped with a translucent slat apron will entail the cancellation of the guarantee covering the slat apron The maximum load permitted for a cover housing compris...

Page 55: ...et out in the BWT cover engineering diagrams and that they are used in accordance with the instructions set out in this manual The following are excluded from the scope of the guarantee covering pool fittings Damage to the gaskets of the mechanical seal caused by inserting the motor shaft with the protective pin Failure to respect assembly instructions alignment etc indicated in the engineering di...

Page 56: ...ny heat sources and under the standard conditions set out in this manual If civil engineering works and finishings corners coping pool fittings over flow automatic level regulation etc were carried out in accordance with the Preparation for Civil Engineering and the rules of the art If the cover was installed in accordance with this manual If the service life and characteristics of the PVC slats h...

Page 57: ...PROTECTION SAFETY 57 2020 06 Indice de révision A Code 34560 Notes ...

Page 58: ...PROTECTION SAFETY 58 2020 06 Indice de révision A Code 34560 Notes ...

Page 59: ...PROTECTION SAFETY 59 2020 06 Indice de révision A Code 34560 Notes ...

Page 60: ...rocopi agency Cover installation date Cover INSTALLER Name Corporate name Address Post code City Telephone e mail Installer s signature and stamp Cover USER Name Address Post code City Telephone e mail User s signature after having received the operating instructions that must be provided to the user by the installer ...

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