Step By Step Instructions
Numbers in parenthesis refer to parts shown on page 3.
Cut the length of the track on each side of
the pool so it will extend 1 inch past the
inside edge of the cover box at the
mechanism end, and 18 inches past the end
of the pool at the shallow end.
The lengths of the tracks must be the same
on each side of the pool.
Before splicing the sections of track
together, file all track ends thoroughly,
rounding all edges and removing all burrs.
Clean metal shavings from the track. This
step is extremely important! If the track
isn’t filed smooth, damage can occur to the
ropes and cover.
Slide the center splice (24) into the center
channel of the track.
Lay the sections of track on the deck and tap
them together using a rubber mallet so the
center splice interlocks with each section of
track.
With the center point of the track marked on
the deck, move the track to the side and
chalk a line along both sides of the pool.
It is recommended that red chalk not be used
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as it is difficult to clean off the pool deck.
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Continue tapping the end of the track until
the two sections of track are tight together
so there is no gap between the lengths of
track. Before securing the track to the pool
deck, run the ropes through the track.
Position the cover track along both sides of
the pool. The lengths, widths and diagonal
measurements must be equal to each other
for the automatic cover system to operate
properly. Mark where the center of the
track will be on the pool deck.
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Drill 1/4” x 1-1/2 inch deep holes every two
feet along the chalked line on both sides of
the pool.
Do not place any snap-locks (43) within 12
inches of the ends of the track or where the
two sections of track come together.
If using pre-drilled track, use the holes in the
track as anchor points.
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To determine if the cover system was
ordered correctly for the pool, the length of
the roll-up tube should be 6 inches shorter
than the track space. For example, for an 16
ft track space, the correct length of roll-up
tube is 15 ft 6 in.
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