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Automatic Cover Lifter & SpaEase 200
For Video Instruction Manual go to:
ConvertALift.com
To install a ConvertALift and a SpaEase 200 System
on a hot tub requires 2 items.
1. ConvertaLift System
2. SpaEase 200 Lifter
Disregard the manual in the SpaEase 200
Lifter and follow this manual.
If you have any questions,
please call us at 860 469 2580
Hot Tub Products, LLC
2 Toelles Road, Suite 13, Wallingford CT
Email:
info@hottubproducts.com
Hot Tub Products, LLC
• 2 Toelles Road, Suite 13, Wallingford CT 06492 • Phone: 860-469-2580 • www.hottubproducts.com
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  • Page 1 Installing Automatic Cover Lifter & SpaEase 200 For Video Instruction Manual go to: ConvertALift.com To install a ConvertALift and a SpaEase 200 System on a hot tub requires 2 items. 1. ConvertaLift System 2. SpaEase 200 Lifter Disregard the manual in the SpaEase 200 Lifter and follow this manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SpaEase 200 Cover, STEP 23 - Installing Plastic Caps & Plugs ................... 15 STEP 24 - For Systems with Remote Control, STEP 25 - Powering the ConvertALift, STEP 26 - Final Test ....16 Key Switch Assembly Installation Template ......................17...
  • Page 3: Spas Not Suitable For Installation & Clearance Requirements

    Also be sure to leave about 7” of space for your cover to rest in the open position (See Fig C) and that there is adequate space around the perimeter of the spa to install the SpaEase 200 and ConvertALift equipment.
  • Page 4: Convertalift Parts List

    Actuator Extension Cable 16’ 2 Pin (2) Key Switch Extension Cable 10’ 3 Pin (1) PART #CLP-ECEA PART #CLP-ECKS V-Bar Zip Tie 15” (2) ConvertALift Adjustable Bracket (L&R) PART #CLP103 PART #CLP113 Left - PART #CLP104L Right - PART #CLP104R Zip Tie 6” (2) PART #CLP113...
  • Page 5: Pre-Installation Instructions

    See Fig 1 2. SELECTING POWER SYSTEM There are 2 recommended ways to power the ConvertALift. For instructions on each method See STEP 28 1. Direct to Your Spa Pack 2.
  • Page 6: Step 1 - Turning Power Off & Positioning Cover, Step 2 - Installing Control Box & Power Supply

    50 HZ electrical systems (that is used in many international countries.) The only change required is the Power Cord. Please be certain to order it in advance if you are installing the ConvertALift on a 5 1/2’Power Cord 110V 60 HZ or a 220V 50 HZ hot tub.
  • Page 7: Step 3 - Attach All Extension Cables To Control Box, Step 4 - Installing Key Switch Assembly

    STEP 3 – ATTACH ALL EXTENSION CABLES TO CONTROL BOX Figure 8 Figure 9 Actuator Cable End Key Switch Cable End NOTE: All Extension Cables are Directional, which means that one side is a male connection and the other a female. Plugging each one into the corresponding Pigtail on the Control Box helps prevent an error that would require you to rerun the cable.
  • Page 8: Step 4 - Installing Key Switch Assembly (Continued)

    STEP 4 - INSTALLING KEY SWITCH ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) USING THE TEMPLATE: Cut along the dotted line and then tape Section A at the bottom of the shell coping and B along the top of the cabinet. (See Fig 14) Then remove the cabinet panel. This helps you determine the horizontal position of the hole. See Fig 15 Be certain the hole is at least one and a half inches from top of cabinet then mark the position of the hole.
  • Page 9: Step 5 - Installing The Actuator Cables

    STEP 5 - INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR CABLES Figure 23 NOTE: Installing the Actuator Cables often(but not always) requires two steps. 1. Running the Extension Cables to the Corners of the Cabinet. See 5.1 2. Positioning the Cable Ends in the Target Area. See Step 5.2 and Fig 23 Actuator Motor End...
  • Page 10: Step 5 - Installing The Actuator Cables (Continued)

    STEP 5 - INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR CABLES (CONTINUED) 5.11 Snaking the Cables Through the Cabinet Interior (Continued) Remove the Corner Panels where the Mounting Brackets are to be installed. If they are not removable, remove the Rear Panel. Then feed a Cable Running Rod (or something similar) from that panel, through the interior of the cabinet, towards the Control Box where the Actuator extension cables are located.
  • Page 11: Step 5 - Installing The Actuator Cables (Continued), Step 6 - Installing The Mounting Bracket

    STEP 5 - INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR CABLES (CONTINUED) 5.2 Positioning Cable Ends in the Target Area There are 3 methods to choose to position Cable Ends in Target Area 5.21 Behind the Corner Panel 5.22 Through a Hole in the Cabinet 5.23 Installing Cable within U Channel Figure 35 Figure 36...
  • Page 12: Installing Adjustable Bracket & Crossover Bar On Swing Arm

    ½” wrench until lock washer is compressed. STEP 10 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE BRACKET & CROSSOVER BAR ON SWING ARM 10.1 Slide the ConvertALift Adjustable Bracket on the Swing Arm with the Figure 51 triangular plate positioned furthest from the spa and the short side ConvertALift Adj.
  • Page 13: Installing 2Nd Swing Arm, Step 15 - Installing The Handle, Step 16 - Secure Croosover Bars To Swing Arm

    STEP 14, INSTALLING SECOND SWING ARM (SAME AS OTHER SIDE) 14.1 Place a Teflon washer over the Boss. 14.2 Slide the ConvertALift Adjustable Bracket on the Swing Arm just as was done on the other side. 14.3 Then Slide the ConvertALift Brackets on the Swing Arm. Then slide it into the Crossover bar and just like on the other side, do not secure it.
  • Page 14: Securing Adjustable Brackets To Swing Arms, Step 20 - Testing The Convertalift System

    STEP 19 - SECURING ADJUSTABLE BRACKETS TO THE SWING ARMS Figure 68 19.1 Secure the ConvertALift Adjustable Bracket to the Swing Arm by installing self-tapping screws into the two top holes. The bottom holes will be secured later. See Fig 68 REPEAT STEP 18 &...
  • Page 15: Spaease 200 Cover, Step 23 - Installing Plastic Caps & Plugs

    Do not close the cover, leave it in the open position. If turning the Key Switch either way produces no activity there are 3 primary causes. If none of these caused the failure, then visit the ConvertALift Figure 72 Trouble Shooting Guide and/or call your dealer.
  • Page 16: Step 24 - For Systems With Remote Control, Step 25 - Powering The Convertalift, Step 26 - Final Test

    STEP 25 - POWERING THE CONVERTALIFT SYSTEM Figure 79 There are 2 ways to Power the ConvertALift, Direct to the Spa or with a Dedicated 110V Line from home. 25.1 DIRECT WIRE TO THE SPA PAC...

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