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COVANA EVO Replacement Procedure

Motor gas spring replacement

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PRODUCT MODELS
Evolution Cover
Oasis Cover
PURPOSE OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE
This repair procedure should be performed when the replacement of
a gas spring on a motor jack assembly is required on the Evolution
or Oasis spa cover.
PREPARATION
The cover must be closed.
Gather the required tools, as seen in the table at right.
Make sure the parts kit is complete and that parts have not
been damaged during transport. Call your local dealer if parts
need to be replaced.
Do not use power tools, some parts are fragile and may break under too much torque.
This procedure must be performed by a certified Covana installer.
Keep the key out of the key switch socket at all times. The certified Covana installer must keep control of the key during the
repair procedure. Derogation from this directive could cause serious injury or damage the cover.
STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE
A- REMOVING DEFECTIVE GAS SPRING
1) Remove the rubber
cap
from
each
post.
Do not discard!
2) Remove the 3/8-24
x 1" Allen bolt with
a 7/32" Allen key
from each post.
Do not discard!
EVO - OASIS ― MOTOR GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
Locking pliers
Robertson screwdriver
Heat gun
PARTS KIT NO. 226557 (G2) OR 233276 (G3)
Gas spring (G2)
Gas spring (G3)
5/64" x 3/4" Cotter pin (G2 and G3)
Heat shrink tubing (G2 and G3)
Version française à la page 4.
CAUTION
WARNING
3) Remove the four
Rubber
cap
The following steps should be performed ON THE POST
WITH THE DEFECTIVE GAS SPRING ONLY.
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4) Loosen the Phillips
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5) Slide the sleeves upward to expose the jack. Set them
6) Turn the key switch to raise the post by 4".
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Long nose pliers
Phillips screwdriver
48" long level
OR
M6 x 20 mm bolts
and 5/16" painted
metal
washers
from each post.
Do not discard!
Leave the bracket
attached to the
sleeve.
NOTE
M6 x 20 mm screw
at the bottom of
the post. Do not
remove the screw.
M6
screw
1/4" nylon
washer
aside in a safe location.
7/32" Allen key
Measuring tape
Utility knife
QTY
CODE
1
188968
1
237395
2
226588
2
211572
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Summary of Contents for COVANA EVO

  • Page 1 EVO - OASIS ― MOTOR GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE PRODUCT MODELS TOOLS REQUIRED ● Evolution Cover Locking pliers Long nose pliers 7/32" Allen key ● Oasis Cover Robertson screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Measuring tape PURPOSE OF THE REPAIR PROCEDURE Heat gun 48" long level Utility knife This repair procedure should be performed when the replacement of a gas spring on a motor jack assembly is required on the Evolution or Oasis spa cover. PARTS KIT NO. 226557 (G2) OR 233276 (G3)
  • Page 2 EVO - OASIS ― MOTOR GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 245603 Rev 0 Jan. 12 , 2022 B- INSTALLING NEW GAS SPRING CAUTION 7) Install locking Refer to the label on the gas spring to make sure the load of pliers at the bottom the new gas spring is the same as the previous one. of the exposed inner jack tube on 1) Install the new gas spring making sure both extremities the motor jack. The...
  • Page 3 EVO - OASIS ― MOTOR GAS SPRING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 245603 Rev 0 Jan. 12 , 2022 6) Put the hook back on the post and cover the hook with the 14) Ensure the cover is still centered. Use a measuring tape heat shrink tubing. on all four sides. Also, verify whether all the posts are vertically leveled with a 48" level. 7) Use a heat gun to shrink the heat shrink tubing on the hook. 15) Fasten the corner 8) Turn the key switch to raise the cover to put tension back bracket...

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