Mechanism & PulleysĬlean all rotating surfaces and pulleys by spraying with a hose nozzle every 3 months or more often in sandy or windy areas. Accumulated debris can hinder the proper operation of the cover or damage the cover material. Run the cover over the pool, prop the housing lid open or remove it, and remove the debris in the housing.

Clean leaves and debris from the housing as necessary. Damage to either electrical or mechanical components resulting from standing water or extended submersion is not covered under the warranty. If water is allowed to stand in the mechanism area over periods of time, the system may become damaged by the constant moisture. On recessed systems, frequently check the drain(s) to be certain they drain the housing completely and do not allow water to stay in the housing area. Premature webbing failure due to abrasion from debris in the guides is easily preventable and is not covered under the warranty. The webbings used on our covers have been proven over many years and thousands of covers to last beyond the life of the fabric if the cover guides are kept clean. A build-up of sand and/or dirt will grind the webbings causing them to fail prematurely. In these areas, guides will have to be flushed clean more frequently. In windy and dusty areas with blowing dirt, covers may become inoperable until the debris has been hosed from the guides. Spray into the pulley housing at the end of the guides at close range to remove debris from within the housing. Repeat as often as necessary to keep the guides clean. Use a high pressure nozzle on a garden hose to spray directly into the slots of the aluminum deck guides to remove built-up dirt and debris. Retract the cover completely off the pool and clean the cover guide rope and slider channel. However, do not use laundry detergent or any other chemicals to clean the cover. You can wash the cover with a mild hand dish washing liquid every 3-6 months to remove this accumulation. The sun then dries it, causing high concentrations of chlorine on top of the cover that may damage the fabric. When you uncover the pool, the water in the pool is transferred from the pool to the top surface of the cover. The use of floating chlorine feeders is not recommended because they vent chlorine gas that can burn the cover fabric and often remain trapped in the same location. Check with your pool service company for proper usage. With this type of shock the cover may be closed in 30 minutes or less. Since safety is often the major reason people purchase a cover, we recommend the use of a non-chlorine shock. Some chlorine shocks require as long as 12-24 hours to return to swimmable range.

Some pH adjusters may create harmful levels of alkalinity (high pH) if not allowed to mix with the water before the cover is closed. If you are unsure if it is safe to close the pool cover, test the water at the surface with your test kit. After adding any chemicals to your pool, allow the chemicals to circulate before closing the cover. Such build-up can also create an improper water balance which may cause deterioration of the vinyl cover. You must avoid a build-up of chemicals in the pool water that can result in serious damage to pool walls and equipment.

Use a good test kit frequently to maintain proper chemical balance. If the water is temporarily out of balance due to chemical additive, covering the pool will shorten the life of the fabric. Pool ChemistryĬoverstar suggests, as all automatic cover manufacturers do, that you only cover pool water that you would swim in. if the water level is low and water builds op on the cover, severe damage may be done to the coping and/or cover system. The water supports all weight on the surface of the cover. Never cover the pool without the proper water level under the cover. If the water drops below this level, the cover may operate under stress. Maintain the water level at the middle elevation of the skimmer opening.

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