Fig. 5
STEP 1: SOLAR REEL PLACEMENT:
ABOVE-GROUND SOLAR COVER
REEL SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
REEL SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION:
NOTE: THE FG7BS18 and FG7BS18M* (18’) ARE
COMPLETE SYSTEMS CONTAINED IN ONE CARTON.
Tools required for assembly:
·
Portable drill (driver bit provided)
·
Tape measure
· Pencil and Scissors
A.
B.
On round pools, the reel should be located across the center of pool or off center with cover
extensions folded in (see Fig.1). On oval or rectangular pools, locate the reel at widest point.
Insert both end tubes equal distance into center tube
and mark on center tube where inner tubes end
Fig. 3
IMPORTANT
Please make special note of areas marked in RED
STEP 2: TUBE ASSEMBLY
for L18 or L18M* (mill) Tube Set
B.
C.
D.
E.
C3
C2
End tube
End tube
Center tube
C
D
C1
C1
Fig. 4
A.
Tubes Parts List:
L18 or L18M*(mill) 3 tubes (1 center & 2 end)
L18/AG24EX 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
AGHD28 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
Ends & Hardware Parts List:
2 Ends (Tees) 2 Cones
2 Handles 2 Bearings
2 Plugs for 2 1/2” Tube Sets
20 Strap Plates
10 - 26” Straps
Driver Bit
Hardware Kit:
10 Plastic Screws
4 Wing nuts & bolts
25 Metal Self-
Drilling Screws
1 Trim cover to clear inside top rail. Allow an extra 4“ (10 cm) on cover length if installing the reel at mid-point or widest point.
“Lift off and Swing”
Removal Feature
Fig. 1
Carefully measure between inside flat edges of two cones to calculate overall length for the tubes.
Ensure a minimum 9” (22.5 cm) of each end tube is inside center tube. Less than 9” insert causes screws to loosen and/or tubes to split.
Measure between inside
flat edges of 2 cones.
Pool
Fig. 2
Lock tubes together by rotating the center tube in the opposite direction to end tube.
ce 2 more self-drilling screws at Location “C2” and ”C3” - 1 screw at every second
drill line around tubes (see Fig. 4).
At “D” locations, install 3 screws around the center tube at every second drill line, 1“ (2.5 cm)
back from where you marked the end of the inner tube (see Fig. 4).
Repeat for other end tube.
HOLD TUBES LOCKED WHILE YOU
INSTALL FIRST SELF-DRILLING SCREW ON A DRILL LINE, 1“ (2.5 cm) back from end of center tube at location ”C1” (Fig. 4 & 5).
Pla
Tubes Must be in Locked Position
Drill Lines DO NOT line up when tubes are properly locked
Note: THIS STEP REQUIRES A TOTAL OF 12 SELF-DRILLING SCREWS
Do not pre-drill holes or over-tighten screws.
PREMIUM (FG7B)
D3
D2
D1
Maximum Tube Length is 18’6” (5.6m)
Maximum Cover Weight is 60# (27.3kg)
Maximum Cover is 18’ x 36’ (5.5 m x 11.78 m)
80“ end tube
80“ center tube
80“ end tube
1/4“ Drill Bit·
D1
First determine the potential placement of the post cones. Cones must be level and on outer side
of top rail. Ensure adequate space under the rail to tighten the wing nuts (see Fig. 2) Cones will be
attached after reel has been assembled.
L18M/AG24EXM*(mill) 5 tubes (2 center, 2 end & 1 joiner)
* Mill tubes tarnish over time. Anodized tubes help reduce tarnishing.
Four Easy Steps:
If you need additional assistance, contact us at info@feherguard.com or call 905-876-4766 Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Friday until 2:30 Eastern Time.
Getting started:
Drill lines MUST NOT
line up when tubes
are locked
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