Aquamatic HYDRAMATIC Operational Manual page 11

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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. In order to clean the tracks out, simply use a garden hose with a pressure
nozzle attached and spray down the exposed inside edge of the track. If your pool environment is in an area
with a lot of blowing sand or dirt, you may need to clean out the tracks more often, in some cases even once
a month. If you are on a weekly or bi-monthly pool maintenance program, then you could have it added to
the maintenance routine.
Lubrication of Track
Using water based Silicone spray such as LPS (NOT WD 40 or similar oil based products). Spray along
aluminum tracks where the slider will travel. Lubricate between black slider and stainless steel leading edge
bar plate. The bolt that attaches these two parts together should remain slightly loose to allow the leading
edge bar to slide laterally from side to side. Excessive wear on sliders will result if tracks are not lubricated
and may result in abnormal wear on the tracks, which would require non-warranty replacement.
Changing a Pulley
The pulley end caps on the top track units should also be cleaned every six months, as this is a prime area
for debris to be impacted. This is done by unscrewing the cap hold down screw and removing the pulley
cap. Once removed, flush the debris out with water. Always make sure that the system has NOT been
operated for a least an hour so that the hydraulic pressure has bled off. Do not remove the pulley.
Reposition the pulley cap and secure the hold down screw, making sure that it is properly positioned and
the rope is on the pulley.
Never run the system with the pulley caps removed.
End Guide Top Track End Cap
Sliders and Guides
The sliders and guides are wear surfaces. These parts should give you many years of use if properly main-
tained. Periodically spraying a small amount of silicone spray on these pieces will significantly reduce the
friction on these parts. Also, keeping the track cleaned as described previously will reduce the wear on the
sliders.
Track guides (black delrin piece at end of the track, as shown above) wear because of the movement of the
fabric across them as the cover travels across the pool. These ensure that the fabric feeds into the track.
When they wear down a point that allows the fabric to pull out of the track, there can be severe damage
caused to the edges of the fabric. Therefore, it is necessary to replace these as they become worn.
Guides can be replaced by the homeowner will relative ease.