Installation Instructions for the Sundance Covermate I

These instructions cover the Sundance/Sweetwater Covermate1. For the installation intsructions specific to the Arctic Spa model Covermate1 click here, for the basic model click here.


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Step #1:

Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa, making sure that all four corners are properly positioned and square on the spa.

Step #2:

Using the #10 x 1" screws attach the left and right Mounting Brackets to the appropriate sides of the spa  (See Fig. 1).

Caution: To prevent splitting of wood cabinet, pre-drill holes with a 1/16" drill bit.


Step #3:

Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets. (See Fig. 2) After Pivot Arms are connected, till them back into the upright position.


Step #4:

Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the center Coupler Piece. Then slide Support Arms into the Pivot Arms. (See Fig.3)

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Step #5:

Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the Coupler Piece and Support Arms so that the Coupler Piece is lying parallel to the spa cover's hinge about a 1/2" away. (See Fig. 4) Using the #10 self-tapping screws, fasten Support Arms to Pivot Arms and the Coupler Piece.

Note: Be sure to rotate the Coupler Piece so that the inserted screws are at a horizontal angle with heads facing the back of the spa.

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Step #6:

Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap the black plastic screw head covers on.


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