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FeherGuard Wheels Reel Assembly Instructions

FeherGuard Wheels Reel Assembly Instructions

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PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Four Easy Steps:
If you need additional assistance: E-mail us at info@feherguard.com or call Monday to Friday 905-876-4766 during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
·
Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear the inside top edge of your pool.
·
Allow an extra 4" (10 cm) on length if installing the reel at mid-point.
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
Getting started:
Ensure that your system has two cartons consisting of one end carton and
one* tube set carton.
Tools required for assembly:
·
Portable drill (driver bit provided)
·
Tape measure
·
Pencil and Scissors
STEP 1:
SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
Determine the best location for the reel system. T
A.
Small cover extensions may be folded in to avoid using a wider reel.
B.
At the determined location, measure the width of the pool and add 6" (15 cm).
Above-Ground
with deck
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
Configuration f or LIGT, L18, L18M, IG20, IGL12 and LC25 Tube Sets
Ensure minimum of each end tube is inside center tube
A.
and/or tubes to split.
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
Fig. 2a
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Configuration for IG20/IG24EX Tube Set
90" end tube
Fig. 2b
Please refer to Instructions and extra hardware contained inside extension tube.
This tube set is used only for irregularly shaped pools up to 24'
at widest point - up to 650 sq. feet maximum.
For larger pools use Blanket Handler with FG-LC25 Tube Set (up to 25'x50')
Tube Carton Parts List:
2 end tubes and 1 center tube .
he widest point of the pool is the preferred locations (see Fig. 1 below).
Fig. 1
(see table below right).
(2 tube set cartons )
Min. Insertion 9"
Maximum extension 24'6"
90" center tube
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
for Wheels Reel (FG-1B)
and Blanket Handler Plus (BL-IGEW)
FG1B Parts List:
2 Wheel Stops
2 Wheels
2 Handles
2 Bearings
2 Plugs for 3" diameter tubes
2 Plugs for 2 ½" diameter tubes
Hardware Kit: 20 Strap Plates
10 Straps
10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
*
1 Driver Bit
Less than minimum insert causes screws to loosen
Tube
Min.
Insert
LIGT
9"
L18/L18M
9"
IG20
9"
IGL12
8"
LC25
24"
*
Min. Insertion 9"
(Butt tubes)
19" joiner tube
60" center tube (Extension tube)
Tube
Min.
Insert
IG24EX
9"
Extends IG20 to 24'6"(7.6m)
IMPORTANT
Please make special note
of areas marked in RED
BL-IGEW Parts List:
4 Casters**
2 End Brackets
2 Bearings
2 Handles
2 Plugs for 3" diameter tubes
2 Plugs for 2 ½" diameter tubes
Hardware Kit: 20 Strap Plates
10 Straps
10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-Drilling Metal Screws
1 Driver Bit
**Casters are not included with model FG-IGEWA
Max.
Max.
Width
Cover
Cover
Weight
20'6" (6.3 m)
48# (21.8kg)
18'6" (5.7 m)
60# (27.3kg)
20'6" (6.3 m)
60#
(27.3kg)
12' (3.6 m)
44# (20.0kg)
25' (7.8 m)
75# (34.1kg)
90" end tube
Max.
Max.
Width
Cover
Cover
Weight
24'
50# (22.7kg)
(650sq')
Max.
20x40
18x36
20x40
12x60
25x50
Max.

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Summary of Contents for FeherGuard Wheels Reel

  • Page 1 PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Four Easy Steps: If you need additional assistance: E-mail us at info@feherguard.com or call Monday to Friday 905-876-4766 during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. · Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear the inside top edge of your pool.
  • Page 2 STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED THIS STEP REQUIRES A TOTAL OF 12 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS DO NOT pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws. (24 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS FOR IG20/IG24EX) 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“...
  • Page 3 STEP 4 (continued): STRAP ATTACHMENT - TO COVER Choose the appropriate instructions below for your pool shape. If you have determined a mid-pool placement, it will be easier if you move the cover away from the pool and fold it (bubbles in) on a flat surface. Choose either Fig.
  • Page 4 FeherGuard warrants for a period of five years from the date of delivery to the original consumer purchaser, that the Blanket Handler or the Wheels Reel Solar Cover Reel System shall be free from defects in workmanship or material, under normal use and in accordance with FeherGuard’s written installation and use instructions.

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