FeherGuard PREMIUM Assembly Instructions

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Four Easy Steps:
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Trim cover to clear inside top edge of pool.
Leave an extra 4" (10 cm) on cover length if installing at mid-point or widest point to allow for fold (see Fig. 1)
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
Getting started:
Safety Glasses recommended
Tools required for assembly:
·
Portable drill
· Tape measure
·
Pencil and Scissors
·
1/4" Drill Bit
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
On round pools, the reel should be located across the center of pool or slightly off center with cover
A.
extensions folded in (see Fig.1). On oval or rectangular pools, locate the reel across widest point.
B.
First determine the potential placement of the post cones. Cones must be Level and on outer
side of top rail. Ensure adequate space under the rail to tighten the wing nuts (see Fig. 2) Cones
will be attached after reel system has been assembled.
Measure between inside
flat edges of 2 cones.
Fig. 2
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
for L18, L18M*, L24M* (mill*) Tubeset
A. Carefully measure between inside flat edges of two cones to calculate overall length for the tubes. Use Minimum Insertion Table below.
End Tube
Center Tube
Insert both End Tubes equal distance into Center Tube
Fig. 3
and Mark on Center Tube where inner tubes end.
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. 4 & 5).
If necessary, a very small "pilot hole" may be drilled.
C.
Place 2 more self-drilling screws at Location "C2" and "C3" - 1 screw on every second
Drill Line around tubes (see Fig. 4).
D.
At "D" locations, install 3 screws around the center tube on every second drill line, 1" (2.5 cm)
back from where you marked the end of the inner tube (see Fig. 4).
E.
Repeat for other end tube.
C1 Center tube
D1
End tube
Tubes Must be in locked position then install first screw.
Drill Lines DO NOT line up when tubes are properly locked
PREMIUM (FG7B)
ABOVE-GROUND SOLAR COVER
"Lift off and Swing"
Removal Feature
Cover should not touch sides of the pool when rolling up .
Pool
THIS STEP REQUIRES 6 SELF-DRILLING stainless steel screws at EACH TUBE JOIN.
DO NOT pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws. A very small "pilot hole" is acceptable.
End Tube
Tube Join
C1
D1
End tube
Fig. 4
REEL SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Ends & Hardware Parts List:
2 Ends (Tees)
2 Handles
2 Plugs for "L" Series Tubesets
Hardware Kit:
10 Strap Plates
10 - 26" Straps
Tube Min.
Insert
L18/L18M* 9" 18'6" (5.7 m)
L24M* 13" 24'6" (7.3 m)
(3 tube Configuration)
* Mill tubes tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.
C1
D1
D2
C3
C2
D3
2 Cones
2 Bearings
10 Plastic Screws
4 Wing nuts & bolts
25 Metal Self-
Drilling Screws
Fig. 1
Max. Max. Wet Max.
Width Cover Cover
Weight
60# (27.3kg) 18'x36'
50# (22.7kg) 24'
Drill lines MUST NOT
line up when tubes
are properly locked
Fig. 5