FeherGuard PREMIUM Assembly Instructions

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Four Easy Steps:
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Trim cover to clear inside top rail.
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
Getting started:
Tools required for assembly:
Portable drill (driver bit provided)
Tape measure
Pencil and Scissors
1/4" Drill Bit
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
A. On round pools, the reel should be located across the center of pool or off center with cover
extensions folded in (see Fig.1). On oval or rectangular pools, locate the reel at 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 has been assembled.
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
for L18 or L18M* (mill) Tube Set
A.
Carefully measure between inside flat edges of two cones to calculate overall length for the tubes.
Ensure a minimum 9" (22.5 cm) of each end tube is inside center tube.
80" end tube
B. Lock tubes together by rotating the center tube in the opposite direction to end tube.
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).
C.
Pla ce 2 more self-drilling screws at Location "C2" and "C3" - 1 screw at every second
drill line around tubes (see Fig. 4).
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. 4).
E. Repeat for other end tube.
C
End tube
Tubes Must be in Locked Position
Drill Lines DO NOT line up when tubes are properly locked
* Mill tubes tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.
Allow an extra 4" (10 cm) on cover length if installing the reel at mid-point or widest point.
NOTE: THE FG7BS18 and FG7BS18M* (18') ARE
COMPLETE SYSTEMS CONTAINED IN ONE CARTON.
Tubes Parts List:
L18 or L18M*(mill)
L18/AG24EX
L18M/AG24EXM*(mill) 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
AGHD28
Measure between inside
flat edges of 2 cones.
Note: THIS STEP REQUIRES A TOTAL OF 12 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS
Do not pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws.
80" center tube
Fig. 3
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Center tube C1
D1
D
End tube
PREMIUM (FG7B)
ABOVE-GROUND SOLAR COVER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Please make special note of areas marked in RED
3 tubes (1 center & 2 end)
5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
Pool
Fig. 2
Less than 9" insert causes screws to loosen and/or tubes to split.
Maximum Tube Length is 18'6" (5.6m)
Maximum Cover Weight is 60# (27.3kg)
Maximum Cover is 18' x 36' (5.5 m x 11.78 m)
80" end tube
C1
D1
C3
Fig. 4
D3
REEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
Ends & Hardware Parts List:
2 Ends (Tees) 2 Cones
2 Handles 2 Bearings
2 Plugs for 2 1/2" Tube Sets
Hardware Kit: 10 Plastic Screws
4 Wing nuts & bolts
20 Strap Plates
25 Metal Self-
10 - 26" Straps
Drilling Screws
Driver Bit
"Lift off and Swing"
Removal Feature
Fig. 1
HOLD TUBES LOCKED WHILE YOU
D2
Drill lines MUST NOT
line up when tubes
are locked
C2
Fig. 5