Installation Instructions - Updated as of 07/09/20
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Smartop SwimSpa VanishXL 200709
Step #1
Position the Smartop (in closed position) on the spa making sure that all four
corners are properly positioned and square on the spa with the two cover
halves meeting in the middle with no gap between the covers.
Step #3
Attach the Vanish XL pivot arms to the Smartop using the supplied button head
socket bolts and let the assembly hang freely (
see Fig. 2).
Note: Make sure to run
the bolts from the inside out. The locknuts need to be facing outwards.
Also, make
Also, make
sure to use the supplied plastic washers as a spacer in between the metal plate on the
sure to use the supplied plastic washers as a spacer in between the metal plate on the
pivot arms and the Vanish XL cover mounting bracket.
pivot arms and the Vanish XL cover mounting bracket.
Do not overtighted bolts,
the pivot arms must rotate freely.
Step #4
Prior to completing this step, open the first half of each of the two covers and adjust
Prior to completing this step, open the first half of each of the two covers and adjust
the position of each cover by 1/4” towards the middle of the spa. This is so that
the position of each cover by 1/4” towards the middle of the spa. This is so that
when the shocks are finally installed and motioned a couple times, the two covers
when the shocks are finally installed and motioned a couple times, the two covers
seal against each other properly when they are in the closed position.
seal against each other properly when they are in the closed position.
Swing the
Vanish XL bracket assembly forward making sure the two pivot arms rest
against each other
(see Fig. 2)
. Attach the Vanish XL bracket assembly to
the spa cabinet using the supplied #10 x 1-1/2” mounting screws.
Note:
Make sure to put downward pressure on the Smartop when attaching the Vanish
XL bracket assembly to the spa cabinet to ensure the Smartop is making a good
seal with the acrylic of the spa.
Step #6
To attach the shocks to the bracket assembly, partially open your Smartop cover
and snap the shocks onto the appropriate ball studs
(see Fig. 3)
.
Note: Make sure
the black body of the shock is pointing towards the middle of the Smartop. See
attached shock positioning guide.
Step #5
Repeat steps 2, 3 & 4 for the opposite side of the spa.
SwimSpaVanish XL
Vanish XL Cover
Moun
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ng Bracket
Figure 2
Vanish XL
Rear Pivot Arm
Vanish XL
Front Pivot Arm
Vanish XL
Base Bracket
Figure 3
Shocks
Figure 4
Self-Tapping
Screws
Hex Cap
Bolt
Step #7
Open the Smartop so it is in the fully upright position. Using the supplied #10
x 1-1/2” mounting screws, finish attaching the Vanish XL bracket assembly to
the spa.
Figure 1
EAS Bracket
EAS Handle
Bu
Ʃ
on Head
Socket Bolt
Step #2
Attach the EAS handle to the EAS bracket using the supplied 5/16 x 1-1/4”
button head socket bolt
(see Fig. 1)
.
S
T
B
A
D
C
X
Y
R
V
Bu
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on Head
Socket Bolt
N
Locknut
Washer
P
O
Black
Body of
Shock
