STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
Configuration f
or LIGT, L18, L18M, IG20, IGL12 and LC25 Tube Sets
STEP 1:
SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
for Wheels Reel (FG-1B)
and Blanket Handler Plus (BL-IGEW)
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
Getting started:
Ensure that your system has two cartons consisting of one end carton and
one* tube set carton.
Tools required for assembly:
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Portable drill (driver bit provided)
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Tape measure
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Pencil and Scissors
Tube Carton Parts List:
2 end tubes and 1 center tube .
*
BL-IGEW Parts List:
2 End Brackets
4 Casters**
2 Handles
2 Bearings
2 Plugs for 3“ diameter tubes
2 Plugs for 2 ½“ diameter tubes
Hardware Kit: 20 Strap Plates
10 Straps
10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-Drilling Metal Screws
1 Driver Bit
A.
B.
Determine the best location for the reel system. T
At the determined location, measure the width of the pool and add 6“ (15 cm).
he widest point of the pool is the preferred locations (see Fig. 1 below).
Small cover extensions may be folded in to avoid using a wider reel.
Ensure minimum of each end tube is inside center tube
Less than minimum insert causes screws to loosen
and/or tubes to split.
(see table below right).
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Fig. 2a
IMPORTANT
Please make special note
of areas marked in RED
Fig. 1
A.
Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear the inside top edge of your pool.
Allow an extra 4“ (10 cm) on length if installing the reel at mid-point.
Above-Ground
with deck
Four Easy Steps:
If you need additional assistance: E-mail us at [email protected] or call Monday to Friday 905-876-4766 during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
FG1B Parts List:
2 Wheels
2 Wheel Stops
2 Handles
2 Bearings
Hardware Kit: 20 Strap Plates
10 Straps
10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
1 Driver Bit
2 Plugs for 3“ diameter tubes
2 Plugs for 2 ½“ diameter tubes
Tube
Min.
Max.
Max.
Max.
9“
20’6“ (6.3 m)
48# (21.8kg)
20x40
9“
18’6“ (5.7 m)
60# (27.3kg)
18x36
9“
20’6“ (6.3 m)
60#
20x40
8“
12’ (3.6 m)
44# (20.0kg)
12x60
24“
25’ (7.8 m)
75# (34.1kg)
25x50
Insert
Width
Cover
Cover
Weight
LIGT
L18/L18M
IG20
IGL12
LC25
(27.3kg)
90“ end tube
90“ end tube
60“ center tube (Extension tube)
90“ center tube
19“ joiner tube
Maximum extension 24’6“
Min. Insertion 9“
Min. Insertion 9“
(Butt tubes)
Configuration for IG20/IG24EX Tube Set
(2 tube set cartons )
*
Fig. 2b
Please refer to Instructions and extra hardware contained inside extension tube.
Tube
Min.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Insert
Width
Cover
Cover
Weight
Extends IG20 to 24’6”(7.6m)
IG24EX
9“
24’
50# (22.7kg)
(650sq’)
This tube set is used only for irregularly shaped pools up to 24’
at widest point - up to 650 sq. feet maximum.
For larger pools use Blanket Handler with FG-LC25 Tube Set (up to 25’x50’)
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**Casters are not included with model FG-IGEWA
