On the motor and non-motor side, use the
half inch screws (2
4
) and nylock nuts (2
6
)
provided and secure the cross braces
together.
Wiring
t
he Electrical Switch
The control switch mus
t
be mounted in an all
-
weather box, in a location where 100% of the pool is visible.
Connect the control switch according the diagram below.
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Electrical Wiring and Bonding
The automatic cover system must be bonded to meet the National Electrical Code. Bond
both tracks to the mechanism by attaching a bonding lug to the guide feed screw and run-
ning a #8 solid copper bond wire to the mechanism. Bond the lid to the mechanism by
dril
ling
a hole in the lid at either end and attaching a bonding lug. Run bond wire from this
lug to the mechanism. All brackets and any other metal over 4” long should likewise be
bonded to the mechanism. There should be a bond wire extended from the equipment pad
to the cover box, so it too can be attached to the mechanism. Note: Builder is responsib
l
e to
bring proper electrical lines, conduit and bonding to the mechanism. Electri
c
al wiring
diagram and details a
re
shown below.
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9
. All rights reserved.
Options
Coverstar has several different wiring options that include limit switches
wireless remote control, water feature shutoffs, etc. See your Coverstar
distributor for details.
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#8 bond wire
Conduit with 4 wires
(2 directional wires, neutral
& unbroken ground)
Single gang all-weather box mounted on
corner of end wall of cover vault approx.
3” from top of deck.
Conduit with 3 wires
(hot, neutral & unbroken ground)
Note: wires must be sized to meet all
applicable codes. Motor draws 8.8 amps.
Sub-panel with
dedicated 110V
15 amp breaker
and GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A GFCI must be used in the electrical supply line for the motor.
This should be on a separate dedicated circuit only for the pool
cover.
Running Wires
Key Switches
Mount a standard, single gang, all-weather junction box for the key
switch at a point where 100% of the pool is visible. This is a
mandatory requirement to meet ASTM safety standards. The key
switch should not be placed in the mechanism box. This does
not
meet UL code.
Key switch is mounted in a standard all-
weather UL listed, single gang box.
The
box must be mounted 60 inches off
the ground and in a location where
100% of the pool is visible.
It is recommended that this switch be
mounted halfway along the side of the
pool, and within 12 ft of the waters edge.
Bring 110V to the key switch. From the panel to the key switch,
run 3 wires (hot, neutral & unbroken ground). From the key
switch to the motor end of the housing, run 4 wires (2
directional, a neutral and an unbroken ground). Terminate the
wires in a weather tight “J” box. The motor is 110V, 3/4 HP with
full load amperage of 8.8 amps. Follow all applicable codes
regarding wire size, grounding, connections, etc.
