User manual MEYCO POOL COVERS INSTALLATION AND CARE

[. . . ] SHORT SPRING Table of Contents Equipment Equipment Requirements for Requirements for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Positioning Positioning the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installing Covers Installing Covers (Rectangular). . . . . . . . 5 (Rectangular). . . . . . . . 5 Alternative Method Alternative Method of Installation of Installation (Rectangular). . . . . . . . 6 (Rectangular). . . . . . . . 6 Installing Covers Installing Covers (Odd Shapes) . . . . 7-8 (Odd Shapes) . . . . 7-8 Anchor Anchor Drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Drilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fastening Springs Fastening Springs to Anchors . . . . . . . . . . 10 to Anchors . . . . . . . . . . 10 Removing Springs Removing Springs from Anchors. . . . . . 11 from Anchors. . . . . . 11 Hardware . . . . . . . 12-15 Hardware . . . . . . . 12-15 Use and Care Use and Care Instructions . . . . . . . . 16 Instructions . . . . . . . . 16 note: replacement covers are shipped without anchors, springs, or tamping tool unless requested when the cover is ordered. An allowance has been made in the cover's cost for anchors and springs not ordered with the cover note: hardware type and quantities shipped with your cover may be adjusted to fit your particular pool and decking requirements. Rotary hammer drill - this may be purchased from many hardware stores or rented from a tool rental shop. Common manufacturers are Bosch, Skil, Hilti, and Black & Decker. 2. [. . . ] Typically the anchors are about 32" to 38" back from the pool edge. C A B 18" TO 20" D Check to be sure that all the cross webbing and straps are straight. If there are any straps not pulling straight across the cover it may be possible to straighten them by adjusting the tension (by moving the buckles) on the straps perpendicular to them. Check for a uniform overlap around the cover. Tighten straps so that springs are compressed about halfway (approx. 2 1/2" apart) as shown in the diagram below. 2 1/2" Coils Compressed 2 1/2" apart (50% to 75% Compressed) When installing a Solid Cover that requires a pump for water removal: Place pump in the middle of the cover. An additional pump may be required depending on the size and shape of the pool. 8 Anchor Drilling: Once you have located proper anchor positions, you can drill holes to accept the anchor shells. Then add 2" for pop-up type anchors or 1 3/4" for screw-type anchors. Mark this measurement onto your tamping tool and drill bit with electrical tape or use a drill guide. Drilling dust can be removed with a vacuum or carefully blown out. Drill hole with a 3/4" drill bit. The hole depth is 1 3/4" screw type (2" pop-up type) plus drill bit beveled depth. When your anchor hole is properly prepared, the anchor shell can be lightly tamped into position by inserting the tamping tool into the shell and tamping it into the deck with a mallet or hammer. A light Teflon or silicone spray on the tamping tool prior to tamping will facilitate its easy removal. If the tamping tool should become jammed into the anchor, try gently tapping the tool on the sides to loosen it while pulling in an upward direction. For "Pop-Up Style" anchors, properly align the bevel on the tool with the inside of the anchor. Do not force it. Position the anchor shell above the hole. Insert taming tool into the anchor shell. Tap tamping tool gently to set anchor flush with deck. 9 Fastening Springs to Anchors: Position the anchor insert in their up position by use of the hex key. Slide the installation rod through the loop end of the spring and position over the end of the anchor head. The elongated tip of the rod should be towards the back of the anchor (furthest away from the pool). The installation rod should now be at an angle towards the pool. "LOOP" END OF SPRING INSTALLATION ROD SPRING STRAP POOL COVER ELONGATED TIP ANCHOR IN "UP" POSITION Pull the rod handle away from the pool. The spring will slide down the rod to the elongated tip. This can be facilitated by pushing down on the spring with your foot. The rod may also be lightly sprayed with a silicone lubricant to ease sliding. The spring will slide off the rod and onto the anchor head. The cover should be "drum tight". A loose cover will allow "wind-whipping" which may result in coping wear on the fabric around the perimeter of the cover. [. . . ] Solid covers should be cleaned with a mild detergent and dried before storing. The cover should be stored in an area free of rodents. Always completely remove the cover when using the pool. Never swim in the pool with the cover partially installed. 10. [. . . ]