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Automatic Cover Pump for Solid Safety Covers:
Solid safety covers can come with an automatic cover pump to remove water from the top of the cover in lieu of a
window mesh drain panel. The pool pump should be placed at the lowest point of the cover or where the water
accumulates. The pool pump is required to stay on the cover, and be plugged in, whenever the cover is in place. It
is designed to withstand snow and/or freezing conditions.
The pump is equipped with a pressure activated pneumatic float switch, which will automatically turn the pump on
at the 2 inch to 3-inch water level. Once activated the pump will pump until the water level is at the lowest pump
level. When attaching the garden hose to the pump make sure that you have a long enough run of hose so the
water does not end up back on the cover or the pool deck. Place the end of the hose far enough away from the
pool so the water does not saturate the ground around the pool. In the event that the pump does not perform refer
to pump owners manual found in the pump box or contact your local service dealer.
Padding:
On many pools, step sections and swim out sections create "reverse corners" or "sharp edges" inside the pool.
These sharp edges need to be padded to prevent wearing of the cover in these locations. This padding is attached
directly to the underside of the cover and is sewn on with the same webbing used to put the cover together. When
the cover is installed the padded sections of the cover should fall directly over any reverse corners inside the pool.
Some very sharp corners and rough coping may require additional padding. Please consult with your dealer for
further information
Step Riser Kits: (optional)
Step riser kits are designed to close or fill the triangular gaps created when a safety cover is installed to go up and
over a raised wall area. Step riser kits are installed at the job site during the initial installation. They are designed to
prevent small children, pets, or leaves and debris from entering the pool. Failure to install a step riser kit when one
is required will result in a safety hazard and will VOID ASTM safety approval.
Raised Wall Kit: (optional)
Raised wall kits are designed to secure a safety cover to a pool with a raised wall or beam. The kit is applied directly
to the raised wall or beam using a stainless steel cable assembly and eyebolts that are installed during initial
installation. Failure to install a Raised wall kit when one is required will result in a safety hazard and will VOID ASTM
safety approval.
Center Harness Strap Kit: (optional)
Center harness strap kits, or "Y" straps, are designed to be installed on a cover with an obstruction that does not
come in contact with the cover, but has a strap that runs into it. This strap kit creates a Y-strap to go on either side
of the obstruction. An example of an obstruction may be a dive stand.
Coping Clips: (optional)
Coping Clips fit underneath the cover and act as a buffer between the cover wear bars and the coping to prevent
wear and/or discoloration to the coping. Coping Clips slip onto the coping and are tied to the brass anchor or strap
behind the wear bar.
Brass Flanges: (optional)
Brass Flanges or beauty rings, fit over your brass anchors, are flush with the deck and are used to give a more
finished look or to hide any chipping that may occur during initial installation
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