Coverstar Eclipse - PREVENTING RODENT DAMAGE; ADJUSTMENTS AND MINOR REPAIRS; ADJUSTING THE TORQUE LIMITER; PATCHING THE COVER

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Maintenance & Care
PREVENTING RODENT DAMAGE In certain areas, rodents may nest in the cover housing and chew on the cover and ropes.
A common cause of rope breakage is rodent damage, which is not covered under the warranty. Moth balls in a perforated, tamper proof container
placed on a block or brick to keep them dry may help keep rodents under control. Keep poisons out of reach of children.
ADJUSTMENTS AND MINOR REPAIRS Some repairs, such as adjusting the torque limiter or patching holes, are so easy
you can do them yourself. Other repairs are much more complex. We would ordinarily recommend that an owner refers these repairs to his local,
authorized serviceman or organization. Only attempt the adjustments shown in this user guide or at www.coverstar.com.
ADJUSTING THE TORQUE LIMITER If the pool cover will not retract or extend over the pool, it may become necessary to
adjust the torque limiter. This device is designed to prevent damage to the motor or mechanism if there is too much stress on the system due to a
worn-out pulley or other problems. If the torque limiter needs adjustment:
1. To increase motor torque, tighten adjustment bolts with a 9/16 wrench. A wrench is attached to the mechanism for your convenience.
2. How far you tighten or loosen the adjustment bolts will depend on the size of your pool so you should make smaller adjustments in either direction
until the cover operates normally.
WARNING! Never adjust the cover or try to perform any other maintenance while the cover is running. Disconnect the breaker first if you attempt to
service any movable part of the cover system.
PATCHING THE COVER Patch even the smallest holes as soon as they occur with the repair kit provided. Small pin-sized holes can
be patched by applying a drop of glue directly in the hole. Large cuts or tears can be patched using a piece of material cut from the repair kit. Cut a
piece of material that forms a 1” overlap around the tear. Clean and dry the area around the cut or tear. Apply glue to one side of the patch. Apply
glue to the area around the cut or tear that will be covered by the patch. Let the glue set up for one minute. Apply the patch to the cover.
WINTERIZING THE COVER Although during the winter your pool cover requires less attention, water and/or snow will build up on
the cover. If the water level in the pool is not properly maintained, serious damage to the cover can occur. Properly maintaining a pool’s water level
prevents excess stress on the cover that can cause serious damage to the cover system.
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build up. Even a few inches of water on top of the cover is an enormous weight and can pull the cover and guides into the pool. In situations where
the water level is too low, you should add water to the pool immediately to better support the water or ice that are on the cover. Your cover will
survive any normal winter if these simple precautions are taken.
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have had a chance to mix completely. This may require checking the pool water a day or two after chemicals have been added. When covering the
pool for long periods of time, turn down ozone generators and chemical feeders to their lowest level. Constant long-term build up of ozone can dam-
age the fabric. Place the cover pump on the cover to remove melted snow.