Installation Instructions for the Covermate II

What's actually inside the box.

The Covermat II can be installed either by side mounting to the spa skirt, or understyle. Understyle uses a special bracket that slides under the spa for mounting the cover lift to. This allows for the Covermat II to be installed on spas with very weak skirts, or where you simply don't want to drill into the skirt. Please note, these instructions are for the newest model of Covermate 2 that has plastic mounting brackets. Instructions for the older style, with metal mounting brackets, can be found here.

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SIDE MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COVERMATE II

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.

FIGURE #1

Step #3:
Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets.(See Fig. 2) After Pivot Arms are connected tilt them back into the upright position.

FIGURE #2

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)

Note: The Upper Support Arm is the longer of the two Support Arms.

Next, insert the Lower Support Arms into the other Coupler Piece, then slide the Lower Support Arms into the remaining end of the Pivot Arms.(See Fig. 3)

Step #5:
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust and center the upper 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.Repeat this procedure for the Lower Support Arms.

Step #6:
Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap black plastic screw head covers on.

FIGURE #4 & #5

Step #7:
Attach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Covermate, by simply snapping it into place and inserting the middle self tapping screw. (See Fig. 5)

CAUTION:
Do not use the Covermate in high wind conditions (greater than 10 m.p.h.). Injury from the spa cover being blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.

 

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UNDERSTYLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COVERMATE II

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Step #1:
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa. Make sure it's properly aligned and that all four corners are properly positioned on the spa.

Step #2:
Slide mounting brackets under the spa (see figure #1).

Undermount Bracket

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Note: Be sure to use the hole closest to the back of the spa

Step #3:
Using the 3/8" x 3" bolts, metal washers and lock nuts, connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (see figure #2).

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Step #4:
Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the center Coupler Piece. Then slide the Support Arms into the the top of thePivot Arms.

NOTE: The Upper Support Arm is the longer of the two Support Arms.

Next insert the Lower Support Arm into the other Coupler Piece, then slide the Lower Support Arms into the remaining end of the Pivot Arms (see figure #3).

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Step #5:
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the center and upper Coupler Piece and Support Arms so that the Coupler Piece is laying parallel to the spa covers hinge about 1/2" away (see figure #4). Using the #10 self tapping screws, fasten Support Arms to the Coupler Pieces.

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.

Repeat this procerure for the Lower Support Arms.

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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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