FeherGuard FG-1B Assembly Instructions

FG-1B Wheels Reel
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
Four Easy Steps:
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· Before starting assembly, trim cover to clear the inside top edge of your pool to eliminate drag when rolling up cover.
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The Cover should be trimmed so that it doesn't touch the sides of the pool when rolling up.
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Recommended Solar Cover is 12 mil with round bubbles.
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Allow an extra 4" (10 cm) on cover length if installing the reel at mid-point or off-center.
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:
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Portable drill
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Tape measure
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Pencil and Scissors
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
Determine the best location for the reel system. The widest point of the pool is the preferred locations (see Fig. 1 below).
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
pools with deck
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
Configuration f or L16M*, L18, L18M*, IG20, L20M* and LC25 Tube Sets
A. Ensure minimum of each end tube is inside center tube (Use Table below right).
Less than minimum insert causes screws to loosen and/or tubes to split.
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
FG-BH Blanket Handler
Safety Glasses Recommended
Tube Carton Parts List:
2 end tubes and 1 center tube
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(FG-1B) WHEELS REEL &
(FG-BH) BLANKET HANDLER REEL SYSTEMS
FG-1B Parts List:
2 Wheels 2 Wheel Stops
2 Handles
2 Bearings
2 Plugs for "L" Series Tubesets
Hardware Kit: 10 Strap Plates
10 Straps 10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
Tube Min.
Insert
L16M* 9" 16'6" (5.03m) 60# (27.3kg)
L18/L18M* 9" 18'6" (5.7 m)
IG20 12" 20'6" (6.3 m)
L20M* 12" 20'6" (6.3 m)
LC25 24" 25' (7.6m)
* Mill tubes tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.
FG-BH Parts List:
4 Casters
2 End Brackets
2 Bearings
2 Handles
2 Plugs for "L" Series Tubesets
Hardware Kit: 10 Strap Plates
10 Straps 10 Plastic Screws
25 Self-drilling Metal Screws
Max. Max. Wet Max.
Width Cover Cover
Weight
16x32
60# (27.3kg) 18x36
60# (27.3kg) 20x40
60# (27.3kg) 20x40
75# (36kg) 25x50