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Recommended Maintenance - Aquamatic HYDRAMATIC Operational Manual

Automatic pool cover system

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Monthly Maintenance
1.
Spray fresh water on the ends of the cover roll-up drum, and rope take-up reels.
2.
Hose out tracks and then spray silicone in the track (water based silicone only, such as LPS).
3.
Check drainage on cover recess. (for recessed systems)
4.
Check skew adjustment.
Bi-Annually Maintenance
1.
Clean out cover recess Spring and Autumn.
2.
Check wear on sliders and guides and pulleys.
3.
Check hydraulic fluid level (ideal 2" below cap).
4.
Clean cover with mild dishwashing soap (or biodegradable cleaner like Simple Green).
5.
Check skew adjustment.
6.
Check fabric for pliability and integrity of reinforced mesh scrim.
This usually manifests itself by a "thinning" appearance.
7.
Check drainage in cover recess.
Annual Maintenance
1.
Replace sliders and guides (normal wear) if necessary.
2.
Clean out cover recess.
3.
Check skew adjustment.
4.
Check fabric for pliability and integrity of reinforced mesh scrim.
This usually manifests itself by a "thinning" appearance.
5.
Check drainage in cover recess.
2 - 3 Year Maintenance
Replace all pulleys.
Monthly Maintenance
1.
Maintain salt levels below 3000-3200ppm. Salt levels of 4500-5500ppm can be corrosive even
without the generator operating.
2.
Spray down mechanism, rope reels and end castings with fresh water. After thorough spray down
use a soft brush to loosen salt particles; and then spray down system again.
3.
Install a Zinc Anode to prevent galvanic corrosion.
Recommended Maintenance for your System
Maintenance on your Salt Water System
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