WaterWarden SAFETY COVER Manual

BEFORE YOU START

Thank you for your purchase of a WaterWarden Pool Safety Cover. Please read these instructions in their entirety prior to installation to ensure a smooth and proper installation. Retain manual for future reference.

POOL SITE

1. Examine the deck area immediately around the pool. There must be a minimum of 3' (feet) of deck space around the pool on all sides for proper installation. (The cover itself will overlap the pool from water's edge approximately 9"- 18" onto the deck surface. The springs and straps will extend an additional 17" from cover's edge.)
2. Examine the deck surface. Ensure that there are no impediments or obstacles on the deck surface which would prevent the cover from lying flat. Identify any rough coping, ladder sockets, waterspouts, or other items that are not flush with the deck. These surfaces should be padded with carpet, foam or vinyl to help protect the cover from chafing and excessive wear and tear.

TOOLS

The following tools are necessary to complete the installation:
Rotary hammer drill
3/4" concrete drill bit w/long shaft (diamond tip)
Lubricant (silicone spray)
Hammer Tape measure
Chalk and chalk line

INCLUDED HARDWARE

Ensure that the following hardware has been included with your safety cover. If you determine that you are missing any of these components, please call WaterWarden Pool Safety Products toll free 609-212-0221 for immediate resolution.
Brass anchors
Stainless steel springs
Steel installation rod
Allen wrench Spring covers
Tamping tool

INSTALLING YOUR SAFETY COVER

1. Prior to beginning, leave the water level in the pool at normal height. This will allow cover to float during the installation and make the installation easier. Remove the safety cover from the box and carefully unfold it. Ensure that the cover is right-side-up and that protective strips are on bottom (pool side). Drape the cover over the pool and stretch cover evenly over the pool as tightly as possible. Adjust the cover so that overlap is equal on all sides. Use water bags or 5-gallon buckets placed on the straps to secure the cover in place. Thread the straps through the Dring springs, leaving about 6"-7" of strap between the cover's edge and the spring. This is to allow for adjustment.
   
2. Find the center strap along the length of each side of the cover. Use a piece of chalk to mark a point 3" beyond the uncompressed spring (or about 18" from the cover's edge). These will be the spots for your initial anchor holes. Repeat for the center strap along the width of the cover. Use the marked spot as a guide on each side, and snap a chalk line along the entire length of the pool. This will ensure that the anchors will be installed parallel to the pool.
   
3. Now you will install the first four anchors – the center anchor on each of the 4 sides of the pool. Use the hammer drill and a 3/4" drill bit and be sure to keep the drill perpendicular to the deck surface. Drill down 17/8" into deck at the center mark on one side of the pool. Remove drilling dust from the anchor hole. Remove anchor screw from its casing and spray casing and tamping tool with silicone. Insert tamping tool in casing and tamp anchor in place.
4. Use the supplied installation rod to attach a spring to the anchor. Slip the notched end of the rod through the round section of the spring. Place the notch over the anchor and use leverage to pull the installation rod away from the pool, so that the spring slides down the rod and the round section of the spring slides over the anchor.
   Use leverage to pull rod away from cover. Spring will slide down the rod and over the anchor.
   
5. Proceed to the opposite side of the pool. Drill and install the anchor for the opposite end of the same strap. Attach the spring to the anchor using the method above. Repeat for the center anchor on the two remaining sides of the pool.
6. After the center straps are secured along both the length and width of the pool, install those straps closest to the center along the length and then those nearest to the center along the width. Grab a strap, stretch it straight and tight to the 18" chalk line. Mark the spot for the anchor and drill. Keep going until all straps are secured.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

• The pool's water level must never fall below 18" from the main deck level. A low water level may cause cover and/or spring damage during periods of snow accumulation. This damage will not be covered under the warranty.
• Do not walk on the cover except in an emergency situation. Walking or jumping on the cover may result in damage to the cover not covered by the warranty.
• Abrasion strips are sewn to the cover to protect against normal coping wear. The cover should be kept very tight to help lessen the chance of excessive wear not covered under the warranty.
• It is the responsibility of the installer to add protective padding to sharp corners or very rough areas of the pool. Vinyl padding or carpet remnants may be used for such protection.
• The cover should be folded and stored in the supplied storage bag when not in use. Leaves and debris should be removed.
• Ideally, covers should be hosed down prior to storing.
• The cover should be stored in an area free of rodents.
• Check the cover periodically to be sure the cover is secured very tight on the pool. Adjust the straps to achieve the proper tension.
• Do not drag the cover on decking or coping. Tears resulting from mishandling will not be covered under the warranty.
• Do not operate a barbeque in close proximity to the cover as sparks or hot ash may settle on the cover and result in small burn holes, which are not covered under the warranty.

NOTICE

This cover has been determined to be free of any manufacturing or material defects prior to shipping. Do not drag cover on concrete deck or any abrasive surfaces. Check pool to assure that water level is not lower than 18" below the top of the pool coping. Be careful not to catch springs on cover material. Carefully inspect the cover every year at the time of installation to assure that material has not deteriorated from normal use. It is recommended that rough surfaces be protected with padding (such as carpeting, vinyl, etc.) Any cover needing repair must be returned no later than July 1st for repair no later than September 30th.
Water Warden Pool Safety Products will NOT be held responsible for improperly installed covers. Safety covers should be installed by a trained professional.