Leisure Concepts Sundance Spas CM-III Quick Installation Instructions

Easy-to-open cover li designed specifically
for Sundance® 980™ spas, by
Figure 1a
Locknut
R
Plastic
Stop
Locknut
L
X
Hex Cap
Bolt
Figure 1b
K
Figure 2
Back
of
Spa
4"
Le Moun ng Bracket
Figure 3
E
Ball Stud
Q
Bushing
Pivot Arm
F
Locknut
Hex Cap
L
Bolt
K
Figure 1c
Spa with Cover
G
A,B
Easy-to-open cover li CM-III
Installa on Instruc ons - Updated as of 09/06/18
Congratula ons on your purchase! This li was designed to fit
seamlessly with the Sundance® Spas 980™ Series models and is
engineered for durability and ease of use. Please follow the
installa on instruc ons below for proper fit and func on.
Step #1
Posi on the spa cover (in closed posi on) on the spa making sure that all four corners are
properly posi oned and square on the spa.
Step #2
Install the ball studs on each moun ng bracket (see Fig. 1a).
Step #3
Install the plas c stops on each moun ng bracket (see Fig. 1b).
Step #4
Using the #10 x 1-1/2" moun ng screws, a ach the le and right moun ng brackets to the
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appropriate sides of the spa (see Fig. 2). Brackets should be mounted 4" from the back
of the spa, directly beneath the lip of the spa (see Fig. 2). The pivot arm bolt hole in
the bracket is measured in from the back of the spa 4".
Step #5
Star ng with the le side first, lay the long end of the support arms on the top of the
cover, lying parallel to the spa cover hinge about 1/2" away. Slide the U-shaped retainer
clip between the two cover halves with the horizontal part touching the underside of the
cover hinge (see Fig. 3). Note: Do not insert the U-shaped retainer clip in between the
seams of the spa cover. With the le support arm lying on the cover, slide the center
coupler piece over the long end of the le support arm. Next, slide the long end of the
right support arm into the center coupler and slide the U-shaped retainer clip between
the two cover halves.
Step #6
Slide the le and right pivot arms onto the short end of the support arms (see Fig. 3).
Note: Do not insert the self-tapping screws at this me, this will be completed in step
#8. Next, connect the pivot arms to the moun ng brackets (see Fig. 1c). Be sure to run
the hex cap bolts as pictured. Note: Lightly ghted the nut so the pivot arm moves
freely.
Step #7
Next, install the ball studs to the le and right pivot arms. Place the two hex dome caps
over the ball stud locknuts. Note: Be sure that the ball is poin ng away from the spa
(see Fig. 4).
Step #8
With the center coupler and support arms adjusted properly (about 1/2" away from the
cover hinge and centered on the spa), use the #10 X 5/8" self-tapping screws to fasten
the support arms to the pivot arms and the center coupler to the support arms (see Fig.
5). Note: Be sure to rotate the center coupler so that the inserted screws are at a
horizontal angle with the screw head facing the back of the spa.
Step #9
Using the Easy-to-open li , li the cover off the spa and place it in the upright posi on.
Snap the gas shocks on to the ball studs. Note: Be sure to install the gas shocks with
the black body on top (see Fig. 6 for complete look). Note: you may need to pull back
on the pivot arm a small amount to be able to a ach the shock to the pivot arm.
Step #10
A ach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Easy-to-open li by
simply snapping it in place and inser ng the middle 5/8" self-tapping screw (see Fig. 7).
Step #11
A ach the provided large dome caps to the heads of the bolts used to a ach the pivot
arms to the moun ng brackets in Step 6. Snap the small dome caps on to the exposed
heads of the moun ng screws and the self-tapping screws.
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