Leisure Concepts Covermate Vanish Installation Instructions

Figure 1
Figure 2
Rear Pivot Arm L&R
Rear
Brace
Ballstud
Rear Mounting Bracket L&R
Figure 3
Back
of
Spa
22.5"
9.5"
Covermate Vanish 170206
Rear
Anchor
Rear
Pivot
Arm
Rear
Cross Bar
Ballstud
Spa with Cover
Left Mounting Bracket
Covermate Vanish
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 02/06/17
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa making sure that all four
corners are properly positioned and square on the spa.
Step #2
Attach the rear anchors to the rear pivot arms using the supplied 3/8 x 2-3/4"
hex cap bolts, 3/8 flat washers and 3/8 locknuts. (see Fig. 1) Note: do not
overtighten bolts, the rear anchors should rotate freely on the rear pivot
arms.
Step #3
Attach the left and right rear pivot arms to the rear cross bar using the
supplied 3/8 x 2-3/4" hex cap bolts and 3/8 flat washers. (see Fig. 2)
Step #4
Attach the left and right rear mounting brackets to the left and right rear pivot
arms using the supplied 3/8 x 2-3/4" hex cap bolts, 3/8 flat washers and 3/8
locknuts. (see Fig. 2) Note: do not overtighten bolts, the rear mounting
brackets should rotate freely on the rear pivot arms.
Step #5
Attach the rear anchors to the back of the vinyl cover using the supplied 3M
adhesive, making sure to apply the adhesive to all surfaces contacting the
cover. Hold the rear anchors in place while adhesive dries. Note: make sure
the rear anchors are centered on the back of the cover.
Step #6
Attach the rear mounting brackets to the back of the spa using the supplied
#10 x 1" mounting screws. (see Fig. 2)
Step #7
Attach the rear brace to the top of the rear mounting brackets using the
supplied #10 x 5/8" self tapping screws and to the back of the spa using the
supplied #10 x 1-1/2" mounting screws. (see Fig. 2)
Step #8
Attach the ballstuds to the upper hole in the rear mounting brackets making
sure the ball stud is pointed towards the outside of the spa. Next, attach the
ballstuds to the rear pivot arms. Place the 4 hex dome caps over the ball stud
lock nuts. (see Fig. 2)
Step #9
Snap the gas shocks on the ball studs. Note: be sure to install the gas shocks
with the black body on top.
Step #10
Attach the left and right side mounting brackets to the appropriate sides of
the spa using the supplied #10 x 1-1/2" mounting screws. Brackets should be
mounted so the pivot hole is 9-1/2" from the back of the spa and 22-1/2" from
the top of the acrylic. (see Fig. 3)
Step #11
Attach the side anchors to the top of the cover 13" back from the center of the
cover using the supplied 3M adhesive, making sure to apply the adhesive to all
surfaces contacting the cover. (see Fig. 4)
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