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Hot Tub Products ConvertALift Manual

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Installing
Automatic Cover Lifter with
For Video Instruction Manual go to:
ConvertALift.com
Hot Tub Remote
To install a ConvertALift and a VacuSeal
System on a Hot Tub requires 3 items.
1. ConvertaLift System
2. VacuSeal Cover
3. VacuSeal Lifter
Disregard the manual in the VacuSeal
Lifter and follow this manual.
Swim Spa Remote
If you have any questions,
please call us at 860 469 2580
Hot Tub Products, LLC
20 Commerce Drive, North Branford, CT
Email:
info@hottubproducts.com
Hot Tub Products, LLC
• 20 Commerce Dr. North Branford, CT 06471 • Phone: 860-469-2580 • www.hottubproducts.com
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  • Page 1 Installing Automatic Cover Lifter with For Video Instruction Manual go to: ConvertALift.com Hot Tub Remote To install a ConvertALift and a VacuSeal System on a Hot Tub requires 3 items. 1. ConvertaLift System 2. VacuSeal Cover 3. VacuSeal Lifter Disregard the manual in the VacuSeal Lifter and follow this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STEP 23 - Testing the System by Pluggin in Power Supply, STEP 24 - Securing Brackets, STEP 25 - Proper Closing Instructions, STEP 26 - Installing Plastic Caps ....................18 STEP 27 - For Systems with Remote Control, STEP 28 - Powering the ConvertALift, STEP 26 - Final Test ....19 Key Switch Assembly Installation Template ......................20...

  • Page 3: Spas Not Suitable For Installation & Clearnce Requirements

    Also be sure to leave about 9” 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 VacuSeal and ConvertALift equipment.

  • Page 4: Convertalift Parts List

    ConvertALift Parts List for Hot Tubs & Swim Spas HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS # HT - Quantity for Hot Tub # SS - Quantity for Swim Spas DESCRIPTION PART # # HT # SS DESCRIPTION PART # # HT # SS Power Supply / Control Box 1/2”...

  • Page 5: Vacuseal Parts List

    VacuSeal Parts List TOOLS REQUIRED • Screw Gun • Wrenches: - 1/2” - 7/16” • Drill Bits: - 9/64” - 1/8” • Tape Measure • Phillips Screwdriver Optional: Tube Cutter may be required to cut aluminum tube on smaller spas. A) Mounting Bracket B) Cover Plate(2) L/R PART #VS128...

  • Page 6: 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 7 Installing ConvertALift & VacuSeal System Together IMPORTANT: Before you begin the installation please read all the safety precautions provided within the ConvertALift written instruction manual. Figure 2 STEP 1 - TURNING POWER OFF & POSITIONING COVER 1.1 If you are installing the power supply behind the service panel, turn off the power to your hot tub and keep it off until the installation is complete.

  • Page 8: Step 4 - Installing Key Switch Assembly (Continued)

    STEP 3 – ATTACH ALL EXTENSION CABLES TO CONTROL BOX Figure 7 Figure 8 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 9 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 10: Step 5 - Installing The Actuator Cables

    STEP 5 - INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR CABLES Figure 22 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 22 Actuator Motor End...

  • Page 11: 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 12 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 13 “smiley faced” Figure 49 hole at the bottom. See Fig 49 10.2 Then slide the ConvertALift Adjustable Bracket on the Swing Arm with ConvertALift Adj. Bracket the flat triangular plate positioned furthest from the spa and the short VacuSeal Adj.
  • Page 14 14.2 Slide both the VacuSeal and ConvertALift Adjustable Brackets on the Swing Arm just as was done on the other side. 14.3 Then Slide both the VacuSeal and ConvertALift Brackets on the Swing Arm. Then slide it into the Crossover bar and just like on the other side, Figure 55 do not secure it.
  • Page 15 STEP 16 - INSTALLING LOWER CLAMPS Figure 60 Figure 59 16.1 Make certain the Upper Clamp is over the Cover Slit as close to cover fold as possible. (See Fig 59) Then lift the cover slightly and slide the rubber pad into the cover slit putting it also as close to the cover fold as possible.
  • Page 16 STEP 22 - SECURING ADJUSTABLE BRACKETS TO THE SWING ARMS Figure 76 Figure 77 22.1 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 76 22.2 Secure the VacuSeal Adjustable Bracket with a self-tapping screw into...
  • Page 17 A VacuSeal Cover that has a bottom hinge(See Fig 82) that requires you to Figure 84 guide it down whether it is used with a ConvertALift system or with just a Va- cuSeal Lifter with gas shocks. CLOSING WITH A CONVERTALIFT 1.
  • Page 18 Figure 89 STEP 28 - POWERING THE CONVERTALIFT SYSTEM 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...
  • Page 19 25.2 DEDICATED 110V FROM YOUR HOME Figure 90 Run a dedicated 110 Volt line to your Power Supply from either the Waterproof main electrical panel in your home or from the external sub panel for Junction Box your spa. Cut and strip the lines of your Power Cord and these lines to the Dedicated 110 Volt line from your home.