Installation Instructions - Updated as of 07/30/20
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Smartop VanishXL 200730
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.
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
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.
Do not overtighted bolts,
the pivot arms must rotate freely.
Step #4
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 theVanish 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.
Step #5
Repeat steps 2, 3 & 4 for the opposite side of the spa.
Step #8
Attach the Vanish XL cover plate to the bracket assembly using the supplied
self-tapping screws. Next, thread the 3/8 x 3/4” hex cap bolt through the hole
in the cover plate that lines up with the rear pivot arm (
see Fig. 4
).
Note: Do
not overtighten hex cap bolt.
Vanish XL
Vanish XL Cover
Moun
Ɵ
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
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