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Aquamatic HYDRAMATIC Operational Manual

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OPERATIONAL MANUAL
HYDRAMATIC
AUTOMATIC POOL COVER SYSTEM
Exclusive Manufacturer of the Hydramatic
Hydraulic Swimming Pool Covers
AQUAMATIC COVER SYSTEMS
200 Mayock Rd, Gilroy CA 95020 Ph. 800.262.4044
Be sure to read this manual for your safety, and care of your
cover system. Your cover is one of the most advance designs in
automatic covers and has one of the best warranties in the industry.
However, improper care and operation may severely limit your
for the
2007 Revision
www.aquamatic.com
warranty and life of the system.

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONAL MANUAL for the HYDRAMATIC AUTOMATIC POOL COVER SYSTEM Exclusive Manufacturer of the Hydramatic Hydraulic Swimming Pool Covers 2007 Revision AQUAMATIC COVER SYSTEMS 200 Mayock Rd, Gilroy CA 95020 Ph. 800.262.4044 www.aquamatic.com Be sure to read this manual for your safety, and care of your cover system.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Page 2 Cover Safety Page 3 Recommended Maintenance Page 4 Operating Instructions Page 5 Removing Rainwater from Pool Cover Page 6 & 7 Rope Alignment and Rope String Up Page 8 Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment Page 9 Track Extrusions, Sliders, Guides &...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS THEY ARE CLOSELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.

  • Page 4: Cover Safety

    COVER SAFETY Sources: Drowning Prevention Society; United States Consumer Product Safety Commission; Association of Pool & Spa Professional’s Operation Water Watch; and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Child Monitoring Devices: www.safetyturtles.com You can find other safety tips at: www.firstgov.com input ‘pool safety’ in the search engine. A swimming pool can provide your family with hours of entertainment and the opportunity for healthy recreation.

  • Page 5: Recommended Maintenance

    Recommended Maintenance for your System Monthly Maintenance Spray fresh water on the ends of the cover roll-up drum, and rope take-up reels. Hose out tracks and then spray silicone in the track (water based silicone only, such as LPS). Check drainage on cover recess. (for recessed systems) Check skew adjustment.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Your Hydramatic has a built-in pressure relief by-pass system which stops the cover when it encounter s a resistance, such as an obstruction in the track or the pool wall at the end of travel. Clearly, the operator should then immediately release the key switch which stops the cover which prevents unnecessary loading on the pool cover mechanism, ropes and fabric.
  • Page 7 WATER ON TOP OF THE COVER IS THE SAME AS NO COVER AT ALL. Your Hydramatic cover may be equipped with easy-to-use, built in, patented rainwater removal system which removes the water from on top of the cover, as the cover is retracted into the recessed housing or bench.
  • Page 8 Removing Rainwater from the Cover - continued Undertrack with closed zipper Top Track with Screens Cover Pump A third, top-of-the-cover water removal system, which has been supplied with your unit, is an automatic cover pump. With this system you must attach a garden hose to the pump’s outlet side, plug it into a standard GFCI outlet, and place it near the center of the cover.
  • Page 9 Left Hand Motor Unit Rope String-Up Please note that the compensating pulley and pulley brackets are not to scale. This rendering is only meant to show proper rope mounting.

  • Page 10: Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment

    Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment The amount of pressure that the powerpack (hydraulic pump) supplies to the hydraulic motors is more or less directly related to the amount of torque or turning power that the motor can produce. Less pressure-less torque, more pressure-more torque.
  • Page 11 Track Extrusions The tracks on the undertrack units will usually stay free of debris, so there should be no need to clean these. The tracks on the deck (top and flush) tend to accumulate debris, especially if the cover is left off of the pool for extended lengths of time.

  • Page 12: Replacing A Guide

    Replacing a Guide Top Track To replace a guide the cover can be in the open or closed position. You should be able to have access to the guides from the front opening, if not remove the top of the bench. Flush track with guide Remove the 3 (3/8”) nuts that secure the guide to the threaded studs.

  • Page 13: Replacing A Slider

    Replacing a Slider Sliders (black delrin piece holding up front of cover) wear as they move along the length of the track. Maintaining the proper angle in the track will reduce some of the wear. The slider is secured to the rope at the front of the cover with two small screws.
  • Page 14 HOW TO CHANGE A SLIDER If you are replacing a slider due to wear and tear or as part of a maintenance program then it is advisable that the “end stop guides” are also replaced. It is also advisable to change both sliders. TO REMOVE A SLIDER Fully retract the cover to the fully open position until the slider is as close to the track guide as possible.
  • Page 15 HOW TO REPLACE A SLIDER continued Place rope cord back into new slider GREAT CARE must be taken when replacing the new slider. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the slider screws are screwed down to the correct depth to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
  • Page 16 SPIDERS, SNAKES RODENTS LIKE TO MAKE THEIR HOMES IN THESE LOCATIONS. Your Hydramatic Cover is designed to float on the pool water surface and will only function properly when the pool water level is maintained within 1 to 2 inches of its normal operating level.
  • Page 17 FABRIC FACTS Why is there extra slack, wrinkles or folds in the cover? There are several factors that we use in determining slack. The width of the pool, water level drop and the geographical area can all affect the amount of slack we use.
  • Page 18 Chemicals for your Cover - continued Avoid build up of excessive chemicals, which can cause improper chemical balance that can lead to  premature deterioration of the vinyl cover. (This is not covered by the warranty). After adding chemicals to your pool, allow chemicals to circulate before closing the cover. ...
  • Page 19 Alkalinity levels: 80 - 120 ppm The metal components of an Aquamatic Cover System are not warranted against galvanic corrosion created by salt water conditions; this is not a manufacturer’s defect. There is extensive information regarding galvanic corrosion on the internet.

  • Page 20: Reference Guide

    Reference Guide The sides of the cover are referred to as left or right when standing behind the drive unit facing the pool. The guides are the black plastic pieces at the end of the track closest to the drive unit. The leading edge (LE) is the 3”...
  • Page 21 Solenoid Valve (part # 513H) Filler Cap Reservoir Tank Powerpack Relay inside box 3/4 HP HYDRAULIC POWER PACK ( part # 500H ) Pressure Relief Valve...
  • Page 22 Top Track Under Track End Pulley Assembly End Cap with pulley Undertrack Top Track Right Guide Left Guide Left Guide Right Guide Flush Track Top Track Under Track Inwall Extrusion Inwall Pulley Assembly Flush Track Pulley Assembly Track Track Flush Track Shim Inwall Receptor Left Guide...
  • Page 23 AQUAMATIC COVER Please refer to your home owner’s instruction manual for a more detailed explanation on how to use and maintain your Aquamatic System. *We recommend that only responsible adults operate the cover*. COVER OPERATION: To open the cover, insert key turn to “open”. If you release the key, the cover will stop.

  • Page 24: Skew Adjustment

    SKEW ADJUSTMENT - COVER ALIGNMENT * A two to three inch variation on opening side to side is considered an acceptable tolerance. You may find this even more so on vanishing edges or freeform pools that have a lot of deck drag. Step 1 Prior to adjustment make sure that the cover is fully closed (i.e.