FeherGuard FG3 Assembly Instructions

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Four Easy Steps:
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The Low Profile is designed for rectangular pools with square corners (6" (15 cm) radius or less).
This system is to be used with IG20P - Plugged Tubeset ONLY.
The end of the pool is the ONLY location for the Low Profile model.
Do not install on pools with raised coping that reduces the clearance from deck to diving board to less than 10" (25.4 cm).
Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear inside edges of your pool Recommend 12 mil cover with round bubbles.
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
Getting started:
Ensure that your system has two cartons consisting of one end carton and one tube set carton.
Tools required for assembly:
Portable drill
Tape measure
Pencil and Scissors
Adjustable Wrench
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
A.
The end of the pool is the only location for the Low Profile (see Fig. 1)
B.
Measure the width of the pool. Maximum width 20' (6.1 m).
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
A. Ensure a minimum 12" (30 cm) of each end tube is inside center tube.
Plugged
End
End Tube 90"
B. Lock tubes together by rotating the center tube in the opposite direction to end tube. HOLD TUBES LOCKED WHILE YOU
INSTALL FIRST SELF-DRILLING SCREW ON A DRILL LINE, 1" (2.5 cm) back from end of center tube at location "C1" (Fig. 3 & 4).
C.
Place 2 more self-drilling screws at Location "C2" and "C3" - 1 screw at every second
drill line around tubes (see Fig. 3).
D.
At "D" Locations, install 3 screws around the center tube at every second drill line, 1" (2.5 cm)
back from where you marked the end of the inner tube (see Fig. 3).
E.
Repeat for other end tube.
C
D
End tube
Tubes Must be in Locked Position
Drill Lines DO NOT line up when tubes are properly locked
Plugged tube end
RECTANGULAR
Place reel at
either end
Note: THIS STEP REQUIRES A TOTAL OF 12 SELF-DRILLING
SCREWS
Center Tube 90"
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
Fig. 2
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Center tube C1
D1
End tube
Fig. 3
LOW PROFILE (FG3)
SOLAR COVER REEL SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Tube Carton Parts List:
(IG20P)
2 PLUGGED end tubes and
1 center tube.
.
Fig. 1
Do not pre-drill holes. Do not over-tighten screws.
Less than 12" insert causes screws to loosen and/or tubes to split.
Plugged
End
End Tube 90"
C1
D1
C3
D3
End Carton Parts List:
2 Pillow Block Ends 1 Handle
Hardware Kit:
Rubber Pad
20 Strap Plates
10 Plastic Screws 25 Screws
2 Nuts
10-26" Sraps
1 - 5" Eye Bolt
1 - 5" Bolt
LAZY "L"
Place reel at
square end and
fold "L" over
Maximum Extension 20' 6" (6.1 m)
D2
Drill lines MUST NOT
line up when tubes
are properly locked
C2
Fig. 4