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Coverstar automatic safety pool cover
Installation Guide
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Published on: 15 Aug 2023
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Contact address
Certikin International Limited
Unit 4, Tungsten Park
Colletts Way
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 0AX
01993 777200
Intended purpose
The purpose of this guide is to provide instructions and information for the safe installation of automatic pool covers.
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Contents
Coverstar automatic safety pool cover 1
1 Safety 5
2 Hardware description 7
2.1 Overview 7
2.1.1 Overview of encapsulated track installation 8
2.1.2 Overview of flush track installation 9
2.1.3 Overview of deck-mounted mechanism installation 10
2.2 Track overview 11
2.2.1 Encapsulated track 11
2.2.2 Top track 12
2.2.3 Flush track 12
2.3 Mechanism overview 13
2.4 Cover overview 13
2.5 Lid overview 13
2.6 Power pack and key switch 14
3 Getting Started 15
3.1 What's in the box 15
4 Encapsulated track type installation 17
4.1 Encapsulated track installation 17
4.2 Mechanism installation 17
4.3 Cover installation 19
4.3.1 Attaching the cover to the roller 20
4.3.2 Testing the cover and ropes 21
5 Top track and flush track type installation 23
5.1 Top track installation 23
5.2 Flush track installation 25
5.3 Deck-mounted mechanism installation 25
5.4 Pit-mounted mechanism installation 28
5.5 Cover for top and flush installation 28
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6 Pit lid installation 31
6.1 Pit bracket installation for trays or decking 31
6.2 Aluminium lid installation 33
7 Customer handover 35
7.1 Final adjustments 35
7.2 Submersible pump operation 35
7.3 Handover instructions for installer 36
8 Troubleshooting 37
8.1 Track issues 37
8.2 Mechanism issues 37
8.3 Cover issues 38
8.4 Cover lid and miscellaneous issues 40
9 Regulatory 41
A Appendix - Drawings and information 43
A.1 UK Declaration of incorporation 44
A.2 UK Declaration of conformity 45
A.3 Electrical wiring for hydraulic power pack and key switch 46
A.4 Encapsulated track pit dimensions 47
A.5 Pit or deck-mount mechanism with top or flush track 48
A.6 Slider types 49
A.7 Rope path diagram 50
A.8 Power pack 51
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1 Safety
This section provides an overview of all safety aspects for the protection of people as well as
safe installation. Other task-related safety instructions are included in the specific sections.
In addition to these safety instructions, you must also comply with all local and site-specific
health and safety regulations, and environmental protection requirements.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
The hydraulic system of the power operates at a high pressure.
Do not operate the system if any leaks are detected, or any of the hydraulic lines
are damaged.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
The power pack is powered using high voltages.
Do not operate the equipment if there are any exposed or damaged electrical wires.
WARNING
Risk of injury from lifting heavy objects!
The cover, and related parts, are heavy.
Use at least two people when lifting heavy parts.
Caution
Risk of injury!
Use personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety shoes and safety glasses,
as required.
Do not wear loose clothing when installing equipment or operating power tools.
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2 Hardware description
Before installing the Coverstar automatic safety pool cover, you should be familiar with the
location and names of all parts of the product.
2.1 Overview
This section provides an overview of the hardware components of the Coverstar automatic
safety pool cover for all product variants and installation types.
Notice
As part of the pre-installation, a recess channel for the flush track must be in place.
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2.1.1 Overview of encapsulated track installation
1Key switch Used to control opening and closing the cover. This switch can be locked.
The key switch must be located where the operator has full view of the pool
area while operating the cover.
2Hydraulic
power pack
The power pack must be positioned in a location where it is protected from
extreme temperatures, dust, water, condensation, and moisture.
3Hydraulic hoses Carries hydraulic fluid from power pack to the hydraulic motor.
4Hydraulic motor Part of the mechanism drive-end assembly.
5Mechanism Pulley system, gears, and rope wind and unwind reels. Drive-end assembly.
6Roller Roller for the cover. Note the direction of cover winding indicated on the
roller.
7Lid support
brackets
Brackets used to support the lid covering the roller pit. The amount and
installation pitch of the brackets depends on the lid type to be fitted.
8Mechanism Pulley system for rope wind and unwind. Non drive-end assembly.
9Roller pit Pit that houses the roller and mechanism assemblies. Refer to the pre-
installation manual for details
10 Coping Pool edging. This can be stone or decking type.
11 Encapsulated
track
Encapsulated track, inner guide, and spacer are installed as part of the pool
construction. Refer to the pre-installation guide for details.
12 Track pulley Used to return the rope inside the inner guide. Fitted to the end of each inner
track.
13 Lead edge bar Attached to the front of the cover fabric.
14 Cover Vinyl composite that covers the pool area.
Figure 1 - Overview of pit installation
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2.1.2 Overview of flush track installation
1Mechanism (non drive-end assembly) Pulley system for rope wind and unwind.
2Roller and cover Roller for the cover.
3Mechanism (drive-end assembly) and
hydraulic motor
Pulley system, gears, and rope wind and unwind
reels.
4Flush track Flush track C channel is installed as part of the pool
construction.
Refer to the pre-installation guide for details.
5Lead edge bar Attached to the front of the cover fabric.
This can be fitted as wrapped or unwrapped.
Figure 2 - Overview of flush track and pit mechanism installation
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2.1.3 Overview of deck-mounted mechanism installation
1Mechanism (non drive-end assembly) Pulley system for rope wind and unwind.
Shown with mech housing fitted.
2Roller Roller for the cover. Note the direction of cover winding
indicated on the roller.
3Mechanism (drive-end assembly) and
hydraulic motor
Pulley system, gears, and rope wind and unwind reels.
Shown with mech housing fitted.
4Top or flush track Flush track C channel is installed as part of the pool
construction.
Refer to the pre-installation guide for details.
5Lead edge bar Attached to the front of the cover fabric.
This can be fitted as wrapped or unwrapped.
6Cover Vinyl composite that covers the pool area.
Cover unwinds and winds from the base of the roller.
Figure 3 - Overview of deck-mounted installation
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