Installation Instructions for the Cover Valet
(for aluminum covers see below)

Step 1 - 6 Pre-Assembly:

1. Lay out and verify that all parts are present according to the Cover Valet Parts and Hardware Chart.
2. Attach Ball Studs (cvB) to both Channel Brackets (cvBB) with Lock Nuts (cvF). The rounded side of Ball Stud (cvB) should be on inside of the Channel Bracket (cvBB).
3. Attach Ball Studs (cvB) to both Pivot Arms (cvCC) with Lock Nuts (cvF).
4. Screw threaded Fingers (cvEE) into Extension Arms (cvDD). The second set of Fingers (cvEE) should thread in the opposite direction of the first. This will create a left and right side.
5. Slide rubber sleeves (cvG) and (cvH) over Fingers (cvEE) and Stabilizer Bar (cvFF) respectively.
6. Lay your spa cover on top of the spa and center the cover evenly.

Now determine if the spa will require the Side Mount or Top Mount installation.

TOP MOUNT: example: (Wide-Rimmed Spas, Decking, Surrounds, In-ground Spas)

1. Align the Channel Brackets (cvBB) on top of the rim of the spa or the surrounding decking so that the back of Channel Brackets (cvBB) rest 2” or 5.08 cm forward from the back edge of the spas acrylic shell and runs parallel along the side of the spa cover. ***Pre-Drilling all holes is advised***
2. Mount the Channel Brackets (cvBB) to the rim or decking using 4 to 5 Lag Screws (cvA) per side.

Note: With a Top Mount installation you should have some left-over parts: 2 Side Mount Brackets (cvAA), 10 medium Hex Bolts (cvD), and 10 Lock Nuts. (cvF), and possibly 2 Lag Screws (cvC).

Top Mount installation is now over, move directly to step # 7

SIDE MOUNT: (example: Spa shell and/or spa cover is wider than the side of the spa.)

Align the Side Mount Brackets (cvAA) so that all 4 apply:

1. The rounded holes of the Side Mount Brackets (cvAA) sit flush against the side of spa, with the slotted holes facing up.

2. The Side Mount Brackets (cvAA) rest just below (or parallel to) the acrylic edge of the spa.

3. The back of the Channel Brackets (cvBB) rest 2” or 5.08 cm forward from the back edge of the spa’s acrylic shell, runs parallel along the side of the spa cover, and is resting on the Side Mount Brackets (cvAA).

4. At least 5 and no less than 4 of the slotted holes in the Channel Bracket (cvBB) lines up with the slotted holes of the Side Mount Bracket (cvAA). ***Pre-Drilling all holes is advised*** Attach the Side Mount Brackets (cvAA) to the side of the spa using the 4 lag screws (cvA) on each side. Attach the Channel Brackets (cvBB) to the Side Mount Brackets (cvAA) using 5 and no less than 4 Medium Hex Bolts (cvD) and Lock Nuts (cvF). –Lock Nuts (cvF) should be on the underside of the Side Mount Brackets (cvAA).

Note: With a Side Mount installation you should have some leftover parts: 2 Lag Screws (cvA) and possibly 2 Medium Hex Bolts (cvD) with 2 Lock Nuts (cvF), depending on a off-set.

Final Assembly:

7. Attach the “bottom” head of the Locking Gas Shock (cvLS) to the Ball Stud (cvB) on the Channel Bracket (cvBB) by pressing them together until they “snap” into place. The Locking Gas Shock (cvLS) should be installed on the side that the customer will most often be opening and closing the spa cover. Press the “bottom” head of Regular Gas Shock (cvRS) onto the other Ball Stud (cvB) on the other Channel Bracket (cvBB) until they “snap” into place also.

*Leave the Gas Shocks (cvLS & cvRS) lying in the well of the Channel Bracket (cvBB) until later.*

8. Slide spa cover forward of the Cover Valet about 3 or 4 feet (around 1 meter).

9. Attach the Pivot Arms (cvCC) to the Channel Brackets (cvBB) using the Long Hex Bolts (cvC) and Lock Nuts (cvF). Attach so that Lock Nuts (cvF) are on the outside of the Channel Brackets (cvBB) and the Pivot Arms (cvCC) move up and down easily. -CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN

10. Slip the seam of the spa cover between the Fingers (cvEE) with the Extension Arms (cvDD) pointing towards the Pivot Arms (cvCC). The “end” fingers should rest under the spa cover, while the “high” fingers should rest on top of the spa cover and the “knuckle” of the extension arm should be facing up. (fig. CORRECT )

COVER VALET MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The Cover Valet was designed for a specific use. The Cover Valet is not designed to BEND, WARP, or to be ABUSE PROOF. Do Not stand, sit, or lie on, or permit heavyweight to rest on the Cover Valet. Do not clean with abrasives, solvents, or strong detergents. Most of the hardware has been Zinc coated for durability, but will deteriorate quicker when exposed to high levels of Chlorine, Bromine, Ozone, or other active chemicals. Check nuts and bolts often and tighten if necessary. Any parts showing evidence of wear should be replaced immediately.

Caution must be used when operating the Cover Valet in order to maintain its function and longevity. The maintenance and use instructions are provided to prevent damage to the Cover Valet. Damage caused by the failure to follow the maintenance and use instructions will not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

COVER VALET USE INSTRUCTIONS

How to CLOSE your spa cover using the Cover Valet:

1. With the spa cover in the upright position, ALWAYS push and hold-in the orange button on Locking Gas Shock before and during the initial closing your spa cover. Holding in the orange button will keep the locking mechanism “open” and allow the Cover Valet to close your spa cover smoothly. Failure to hold the orange button in while closing the spa cover can cause damage to your Cover Valet, spa, and/or spa cover!
2. Guide the Cover Valet and spa cover down onto the spa slowly. NEVER allow the spa cover to fall onto the spa shell unassisted, as it can cause damage to your Cover Valet, spa, and/or spa cover!
3. Unfold the spa cover off itself and engage the spa cover locks if available.

How to OPEN your spa cover using the Cover Valet:

1. Unlock the spa cover.
2. Fold spa cover onto itself.
3. Lift Cover Valet and spa cover to upright position by pulling/pushing up and back on the middle of the spa cover and/or Extension Arm. The Locking Gas Shock should “click” signaling the cover is upright.

NEVER LEAVE AN UNCOVERED HOT TUB OR SPA UNATTENTED.
NEVER LEAVE A COVERED HOT TUB OR SPA UNLOCKED.

1. Attach Ball Stud to Channel Bracket using 1-Ball Stud and 1-Lock Nut (per side). Attach other Ball Stud to Pivot Arm using 1-Ball Stud and 1-Lock Nut (per side)

2. -VERY IMPORTANT- Position spa cover (in closed position) on spa. Position rear of Channel Bracket approx. 2 inches forward from back edge of spa cover. Make sure Channel Bracket is parallel to side of spa cover.

• TOP MOUNT: Mount Channel Bracket to wooden spa rim using (4) 1-1/4 " Lag Bolts. (per side, pre-drill holes in wood rim). See Fig. 1

• SIDE MOUNT: Align holes of SM (side mount) Bracket with Channel Bracket holes. There are 6 holes in top of SM Bracket and only 5 holes in Channel Bracket. You will use 5 or no less than 4 when connecting SM Bracket to Channel Bracket. Fig. 3 & 4 (Offset Channel Bracket from SM Bracket using no less than 4 holes in order to reach within 2 inches of rear of spa cover). See Fig. 2

• Mark hole position of SM Bracket on wood side. Mount SM Bracket to wooden spa side using (4) 1-1/4 Lag Bolts. (per side, pre-drill holes in wood rim).

• Mount Channel Bracket to SM Bracket with (5) 3/4 " (No less than 4) Hex Bolts, and 5 Lock nuts (per side). Lock Nuts are positioned on the bottom side of SM Bracket.

3. Attach Pivot Arm to Channel Bracket using (1) 1 3/4 " Hex Bolt, (1) Lock Nut (per side) Lock Nut can be placed on the inside or outside edge of spa (as allowed by specific spa manufacturer). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!

4. Click "Latching" Gas Shock onto Ball Stud of Channel Bracket ONLY on most convenient side of spa (thick section to Channel Bracket and thin section to Pivot Arm), leaving shock laying down. Click "Regular" Gas Shock onto Ball Stud of Channel Bracket ONLY (thick section goes to Pivot Arm and thin section to Channel Bracket), leaving shock laying down.

5. Remove the existing top screw on each side of the aluminum cover. With the spa cover on, but 1/4 way slid forward (figure #5a & #5b), align hole in Extension Arm with existing screw hole in cover and attach using new screw provided. Do this to both sides of the cover.

6. Secure Stabilizer Bar parallel with Pivot Arm.

8. Fold back front half of cover & manually lift cover to open position. Lift shock up & click on to Ball Stud on Pivot Arm (both sides).

9. Attach Elastic Strap/Ball to front bar on Extension Arm. (Use to lower cover instead of pulling on spa cover).