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Auto Spa Cover ASC-2 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide for
Model# ASC-2
Patent# 7,461,415

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Installation Guide for Model# ASC-2 Patent# 7,461,415...
  • Page 2 Document Number RE:ASC-2-E4 Auto Spa Cover Inc (ASC) has prepared this manual for use by authorized installation personnel. The informa- tion contained herein is the property of ASC and shall not be reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written approval of ASC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ASC Installation Instructions Diagram Parts List TURN OFF POWER TO SPA Clearance chart Installing Control Box Connecting Power to Control Box Locating the Motor mounting points Routing the motor wires Attaching Side Bar Assemblies to Spa Wiring up Motors Initial Motor Test Installing the “C”...

  • Page 4: Diagram

    Diagram Side Bar (2) FRONT REAR Backstops (2) Motor Assembly (2) 1. Parts included in the kit a. Electronics control assembly b. Remote control receiver c. Motor assembly ( 2 ) d. Backstops ( 2 ) e. Side Bars (2) f.

  • Page 5: Parts List

    Parts List ASC-2 Side bar Kit (2 sets) Shoulder Bolt Assembly (2 sets) ASC-2 Control Box & Remote Control Motor & Power Wiring Harnesses Stop Bolt Assembly (2 sets) Control Box Mounting Screw (2) Wood Screws (40) “C” Clamp kit (2 sets)

  • Page 6: Turn Off Power To Spa

    Installation IMPORTANT | IMPORTANT | IMPORTANT TURN OFF POWER TO SPA 1a. Find the house electrical breaker box and 1b. Go to spa and make sure the power is off. (ie: test lights, jets, etc) IMPORTANT | IMPORTANT | IMPORTANT...

  • Page 7: Clearance Chart

    STEP 1 7” Make sure there is sufficient space around the spa for the ASC-2 to properly operate. The ASC-2 requires 7” of space 18” on the spa sides for arm clearance. 18” of space on rear of spa is required for the cover.

  • Page 8: Connecting Power To Control Box

    Remove the Spa Power Box cover. Locate where the main electrical line feeds into the box. WARNING: Use a certified electrician to wire the ASC-2 Control Box to your Spa Power Box. Check your electrical panel box and make sure the power to the spa is shut off at your electrical panel.
  • Page 9 Spa Power Box using the same path as the main line. Black=220 White=220 Green=Ground Attach the Wire Harness to the same slots that the main line attaches to. Replace the Spa Power Box Cover. Plug Wiring Harness into the ASC-2 Control Box.

  • Page 10: Locating The Motor Mounting Points

    Installation CAUTION - USE THIS GUIDE TO MOUNT THE ASC-2 STEP 5 - FAILURE TO FOLLOW GUIDE WILL VOID WARRANTY - Locating the hardware mounting positions: Measure 18” from the back of the spa along the side wall. Measure down 14” from the center of the spa cover.

  • Page 11: Routing The Motor Wires

    Installation STEP 6 Routing the motor wires: The Motor Wires need to be routed to the control box location, this can be done several ways: 1. Between the siding and the supports. 2. Through the side of the spa siding. 3.

  • Page 12: Attaching Side Bar Assemblies To Spa

    Spa Cover 14” Attach the Motor Assemblies to the spa. Line up the ASC-2 Brackets to the guides you marked earlier and attach using the supplied Wood Screws (part#1024APTB). Center the Side Bar Mount (1) over the mark made in step 5 (pg 10) and attach to spa wall using 2 wood screws.

  • Page 13: Wiring Up Motors

    Installation Wiring up the Motors: Remove the back covers from the motors. Place the motor wires protruding from the spa and run them through the hole on the bottom of the motor cover. Green Wire Attach the Motor Wire to the motors. Make sure the green/white wires match up to the green/white White Wire wires on the motor.

  • Page 14: Initial Motor Test

    STEP 8 Turn power back on to spa or use the installers 110VAC Power Adapter. The ASC-2 Assembly will travel to the open position and stop. The ASC-2 Side Bars should stop at the same position. Use the Remote Control to raise and lower the Side Bars.

  • Page 15: Installing The "C" Clamps

    Installation STEP 9 Installing the “C” clamps: The unit comes with 2 “C” clamps that are attached to the front half of the cover. These need to be installed under the vinyl cover. Use the “C” Clamp Position Installation Chart below to find where the “C” Clamp needs to be installed.
  • Page 16 Installation Installing the “C” clamps CONTINUED: Remove the front half of the cover. Using the “C” Clamp Position Installation Guide, use the length from the “C” Clamp Column and measure from the inside edge of the spa cover foam insert towards the back edge of the spa cover foam insert and make a mark.
  • Page 17 Installation Installing the “C” clamps CONTINUED: Ball Joint Mounting Plate Final Look Double Double Sided Tape Sided Tape Apply 2 small strips of double sided tape to the Shoulder Bolt Mounting Plate as shown. Shoulder Bolt Mounting Plate “C” Clamp with hole for Shoulder Bolt Press the Shoulder Bolt Mounting Plate onto the C Clamp.
  • Page 18 Installation Installing the “C” clamps CONTINUED: Line up the C Clamp (with the attached Shoulder Bolt Mounting Plate) to the alignment mark on the cover. Press into foam Press the C Clamp assembly into the foam surface of the cover until the Shoulder Bolt Mounting Plate is flush with the edge as shown.
  • Page 19 Installation Installing the “C” clamps CONTINUED: Take the Duct Tape and run 2 pieces lengthwise along the top of cover to hold C Clamp assembly in place. Repeat along the bottom half of the cover. Next, place 1 strip of Duct Tape on each side of the C Clamp running perpendicular to the previously placed Duct Tape.
  • Page 20 Installation Installing the “C” clamps CONTINUED: Re-insert the foam into the cover sleeve. Close the zipper on the cover. NOTE: DO NOT RIP COVER WHEN RE-INSERTING FOAM INTO SPA COVER. REAR FRONT (20)

  • Page 21: Installing The Shoulder Bolt And Stop Bolt Assemblies

    Installation STEP 10 Installing the “C” clamp Shoulder Bolt Assembly: Slide the cover towards the front of the spa to access the C Clamp. Locate the screw hole in the C clamp on the side of the cover. Use a screwdriver to punch though the vinyl cover.
  • Page 22 Installation Installing the Stop Bolt Assembly: the Stop Bolt Assembly is for limiting the distance the spa cover will slide on the Side Bar. This helps insure the cover will open properly. Stop Bolt Assembly Place the Stop Bolt Assembly into the open slot of the Side Bar. Make sure the Side Bar slot is in between the 2 curved washers.

  • Page 23: Attaching Cover To Side Bars

    Installation STEP 11 FRONT Attaching Cover to Side Bars: Remove the End Caps from both Side Bars. Insert the Shoulder Bolt Spring into the Side Bar. Start by sliding the spa cover back into place until the Shoulder Bolt Assembly meets the Side Bars.

  • Page 24: Finalizing Stop Bolt Positions

    Installation Stop Bolt Shoulder Bolt Assembly Finalizing the Stop Bolt position: Measure the specified distance (according to measurement chart on page 16) from the Shoulder Bolt Assembly to find the spot to tighten down the Stop Bolt. Use 1/2” wrench to tighten the Stop Bolt. You may need to place your finger on the nut located inside the Side Bar to help tighten the Stop Bolt assembly.

  • Page 25: Installing The Backstops

    Installation STEP 12 Installing the Backstops: 12-24” 12-24” Backstop Go to the rear side of the spa. Measure 12”-24” from the outside corner of the spa along the Rear spa wall. Make a mark. Repeat on the other side of Rear spa wall. For spas that have large rounded corners, the Backstops need to be placed at the end of the curve.
  • Page 26 Installation Installing the Backstops: Place and align the Backstop against the markings made on the spa wall. Make sure to leave a small space between the spa shell lip and the Backstop as shown. Attach the Backstops to the spa wall using the supplied wood screws.

  • Page 27: Final Look

    Installation Final Position: (27)

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance: The ASC-2 Motors should be maintained with High Temperature Waterproof Grease once a year. Use a grease gun to insert a small amount of grease through the Zirc fitting on the motor. In some cases the motor may not have a Zirc fitting.

  • Page 29: Assembly Guide For Side Bars And Motors

    Assembly Assembly Diagram for Side Bars and Motor: MAKE SURE THE “C” CLAMP SLOT ON THE SIDE BAR IS FACING INWARD. NOTE: Make sure that the motor is positioned as pictured. This will reduce possible IMPORTANT: internal water damage. Make sure that the motor is at least 1 full turn OUT.
  • Page 30 Assembly Assembly Diagram for Side Bars and Motor: Motor Motor Mount Lock Washer 2 ½” inch Bolt 3/4” Motor Spacer #50NWSLO #50C250HCSO NOTE: Washer Make sure that the motor is positioned as pictured.This will reduce possible internal #50NWSAO #50CNFHO water damage. Motor Side bar 2”...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    ‘A’ Button Learning Button Begin by opening up the ASC-2 Control Box and locate the Remote Control Receiver. Press and hold the Learning Button for 3 seconds until the Green LED Light activates. Next, press the ‘A’ button on the Remote Control.

  • Page 32: Parts List

    Parts List Part Description Part Description Part Description (sets) #50CNFHO Double Sided Stop Bolt Assembly Tape Squares ½” (2-3/8” bolts, 2-3/8” washers, 2-square nuts) -20 Nut #SHK-40R-BK #50NWSLO #4026-B Cap Screw ½ Spa Backstops ” Lock washer (set) Motor & Power #50NWASO # 4018 Wire Harnesses...

  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    Auto Spa Cover assumes no liability for the ASC-2 product. Failure to follow installation instructions will void warranty. Auto Spa Cover recommends replacing spa covers that are 2½ years old before installation. Auto Spa Cover Inc Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: (805) 226-5030 www.autospacover.com...
  • Page 34 Auto Spa Cover Inc Paso Robles, CA 93446 Tel: (805) 226-5030 www.autospacover.com...

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