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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Information E7� A LOOP40C SAFETY SWIMMING POOL COVERS A MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS For Residential & Commercial Installations, .� Meets ASTM Standard F1346-91 MATERIAL: MESH: Polypropylene-extruded monofilament yarn. 525 denier in the warp and 595 denier in fill. 41 x 20 construction plus 80% minimum black yam and 20% minimum green yarn for best U.V.stability. Burst strength of material is 650 A P.S.I. ULTRA-LOC: Polypropylene laminated, polypropylene reinforced. U.V. stable, burst strength of 650 P.S.I. (minimum). • A A ti WEBBING: 1" wide polypropylene, polyester with nylon filler. Minimum break strength 2,000 pounds single. To be used double-thick for minimum strap break-strength of 4,200 pounds. Minimum 90% black yarn. (Cotton,wool or other natural fibers treated or untreated are unacceptable for safety cover use). CHAFING STRIPS: (Under cover) 1"minimum width, 20"to 36" long (depending on cover overlap)extruded solid,vir- gin vinyl 3/16"thick. All inside comers heavily padded. A SAFETY BARRIER/GAP-GUARD: Solid, virgin vinyl 3"extrusion for raised walls, etc., and 15"extrusion for raised steps • as needed to meet(or exceed)ASTM Safety Standard F1346-91. LOOP-LOC Patent No. 4,982,457. THREAD: Dabond polyester Veemo- UVR. Size 138. Three rows of stitching all directions. A r r SPRINGS: 302/304 stainless steel, two draw-bar compression type with thick vinyl tubular deck-protective covers. • Break strength 3,200 pounds. r ANCHORS: Brass, flush-mounted in deck with screw-type insert. 4,000 pound break strength at neck. INSTALLATION TOOLS: 30" long steel rod, with notched end and plastic grip. FINISHED COVER: To have sections approximately 3'x 3'. (For residential rectangular pools only, cover may be made A with approximately 5'x 5'sections.) All straps to be"X'-tacked at cover edge with stainless steel buckles and aluminum tips. • WARRANTY: Safety cover will have a 15 year pro-rated warranty. A A LOOP-LOC,LTD. 1-800-LOC-LOOP A 390 Motor Parkway ti' t, In New York State 631-582-2626 10 Hauppauge,NY 11788 Fax#:631-582-2636, WWW.LOOPLOC.COM • . M' • , t12 • t1 POOLCOVERs • 1 `� • I' �� � A Compromicec..X6 Fasasec LOOP-LOC'S SAMPLE WARRANTY Sample 15 Year Pro-rated Warranty Certificate LOOP-LOC Safety Swimming Pool Covers ULTRA-LOC SOLID Swimming Pool Covers LOOP-LOC On-Ground Swimming Pool Covers This limited warranty applies to LOOP-LOCO Safety Swimming Pool Covers,ULTRA-LOC SOLID@ Safety Swimming Pool Covers,and LOOP-LOCO Safety On-Ground Swimming Pool Covers,all of which are manufactured by Pool Cover Corp. This Limited Warranty Certificate,when properly completed and signed by the original purchaser(i.e.,that person or entity for whom the POOL COVER CORP. SWIMMING POOL COVER is originally installed),will warrant to the original purchaser at the time of original installation that the POOL COVER CORP.SWIMMING POOL COVER to which this warranty applies,is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use,service and conditions,only when installation has been correctly made by qualified persons. Please note,any damage caused by animals(horses,deer,dogs, mice,etc...)is not covered under this 15 Year limited warranty. See other conditions below. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited to furnishing—at no cost—a replacement cover,or at our option,repairing any part or parts,which prove to our satisfaction to be defective,within 24 months from the factory shipping date. We also warrant to the original purchaser that if it shall be disclosed to our satisfaction that the original POOL COVER CORP.SWIMMING POOL COVER fails under normal use,service and conditions,and if such disclosure is made within 15 years from the original factory shipping date,we will furnish a replacement POOL COVER CORP.SWIMMING POOL COVER of comparable model to such owner at a percentage of the current list price of the replacement POOL COVER CORP.SWIMMING POOL COVER,as follows: The CUSTOMER WILL PAY 1/156 for each month of part thereof elapsed from the 25th month of the factory shipping date,of the current list price of the replacement cover,plus a 10%service and handling charge. If this warranty is not submitted,or it is submitted without a sale date,the pro-rated warranty will start from factory shipping date. Any SWIMMING POOL COVER replaced by POOL COVER CORP.pursuant to this warranty shall become the sole property of POOL COVER CORP.,and will not be returned to customer. All repairs or replacements shall be f.o.b POOL COVER CORP.'s plant.,and POOL COVER CORP. shall not be liable for freight,installation, service or labor costs. POOL COVER CORP.SWIMMING POOL COVERS can be considered to meet American Society for Testing and Material safety standards only during the period of this limited warranty as stated above,and should be replaced upon the expiration hereof. No warranty is given if the POOL COVER CORP.SWIMMING POOL COVER to which this warranty applies,has been subject to animal damage, misuse,alteration by anyone other than Loop-Loc,neglect,abuse,coping wear,drag holes,accident,intense external thermal reaction(fire,heat bum, etc.)or if the water level of the pool falls more than the allowable recommended level listed in our Care and Maintenance Instructions included with our cover. Damage caused by wind,storm,or any other acts of God are also not covered under this warranty. This limited warranty shall not apply to the use of a standard or rectangular cover over an odd or irregularly shaped pool. No warranty is given if water level of the pool falls more than 18 inches below the pool top during the snow season while the LOOP-LOC SAFETY SWIMMING POOL COVER is in use. While the ULTRA-LOC SOLID SWIMMING POOL COVER is in use,all standing water must be removed with the LOOP-LOC automatic,self priming cover pump. Additional Conditions: If you have loose unstable area installer must use anchor in pipe. Rough coping must be padded by installer or cover will suffer from premature coping wear damage. LOOP-LOC'S Coping Protector Clips and/or additional padding is recommended to prevent coping from being marred on pools with painted aluminum or plastic coping. Contact with sharp hoofed animals will cause damage,and must be avoided. Pool Cover Corp.'s sole liability under this limited warranty is as set forth above,and in no event shall POOL COVER CORP.be liable for any special,incidental,indirect or consequential damages whatsoever,including but not limited to damages for personal injury,property damage, inconvenience or loss of enjoyment. DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES The limited warranty above is in lieu of any other warranty,express or implied,and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part,and we neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for us any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. POOL COVER HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,EITHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LOOP-LOC,LTD. 390 Motor Parkway,Hauppauge,NY 11788 1-800-LOC-LOOP,In NY State 631-582-2626,Fax#631-582-2636 WWW.LOOPLOC.COM �� ® � INGROUND COVER INSTALLATION GUIDE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Step 7: Refer to Anchor Plan provided with cover. Cover must be laid out according to the plan to ensure proper installation. IMPORTANT: DO NOT DRAG COVER Step 2: Using stakes and a rope,lay a.rope grid across the pool as shown in figure 1. Rope must be tight enough to support the cover while you install it. Figure 1: Step 3: Stretch cover across pool,align to raised obstructions and/or cutouts and adjust for equal overlap on all sides. Overlap may vary 2"- 4"from approximate overlap given depending on cover size and shape. Please note overlap on commercial covers may vary 6"or more. Step 4: Locate anchor positions on Anchor Plan for straps numbered 1-4(see figure 2).Measure and mark anchor positions on deck 20"from edge of cover(22"for commercial covers). NOTE:Rectangle corners should be installed last. When installing a cover for Lazy—L line up the inside corner First. 3 6- 5 5 7 Figure 2: E' LU;1-•) tour" 3 4 Step 5: Install anchors(see page 2)and attach springs(see page 3)for straps numbered 14 in the order shown in figure 2. To ensure proper fit,follow spring compression guidelines on page 3. Step 6: Locate and Install anchors and springs for straps numbered 5-8 in the order shown in Figure 2 RECTANGLE: FORMFIT: Step 7: Step 7: With first 8 anchors secured,snap a chalk line along With first 8 anchors secured,locate and install remaining the perimeter of the pool using installed anchors anchors in an alternating pattern,working from the middle as a guide. Chalk line should be parallel to pool, of the cover to the ends. Secure each spring as individual this will ensure that all anchors will be aligned. anchors are installed. Step 8: Step 8: Install remaining anchors working from the middle of When all anchors and springs are installed conduct a final the pool out,pulling back each strap until cover edge check. Adjust all springs so that tension is equal on all parts is aligned. Chalk line should indicate proper distance of the cover and the cover lies flat on deck,with no bunches for anchors,(approximately 20"standard or 22"for or creases. Commercial covers) Step 9: IMPORTANT: When all anchors and springs are installed,conduct a Required water levels listed below MUST be maintained: final check. Adjust all springs so that tension is equal on all parts of the cover and the cover lies flat on deck Loop-Loc MESH Safety Cover 15-18"below top of pool in a straight line on all sides. Loop-Loc SOLID Safety Cover 12-16"below top of pool IMPORTANT WATER LEVEL: In snow areas,water level must be maintained high enough to support the cover and prevent excess wear. Emphasize to customers that they must-not allow the water level to fall below the above recommendations throughout the winter,or their warranty will be void. lie ®��' Anchor Installation Installing Anchors In Concrete Decks Once anchor positions have been determined (see General Instructions, Step 2: page 1)you will need to drill holes in the concrete deck at these points to IMPORTANT: Use silicone spray on all anchor inserts,shells and Tamp Tool accommodate LOOP-LOC's brass anchoring system. before installing: When cover is removed,all anchors must be flushed out with Step 1• a hose and re-sprayed with silicone before closing. If this is not done,you may Drill%"hole at anchor point 2'/<"deep. For best results,it is recommended encounter difficulty when trying to raise inserts in the fall. that a rotary hammer drill and a long spline bit be used. To maintain con- Step 3• sistent depth in all the holes,use tape to mark a point 2'/<"from the tip of the Insert brass anchor casing into hole and tamp lightly with Tamp Tool to ensure bit,and drill to this point each time. tight fit,as shown in Figure 4. SCREW SLOT & HEX HEAD Step 4: Screw brass insert into casing,as shown in Figure 4. III=11III rs =I I =I =I I=I L=I I-11 —I I u n—I�1= �— ANCHOR CASING �—� I— I I II ANCHOR CASING — F 111—I I=lir_. rL= \� TAMPING TOOLSERTED IIII IIII(I C SHOWN Figure 4: IIII_=_T Illi' Figure 3: ANCHOR CASING/ —I I—iI1=11�i�i BRASS SCREW INSERT Installing Anchors In Other Surfaces PAVERS, BRICK OR STONE: When decks are made with brick, WOOD DECK: If a wood deck is at least 15/8"thick, the standard stone or pavers laid on sand,or on a cement slab,the anchor-in-pipe method concrete deck anchoring procedure may be used. If deck is thinner, we must be used or the cover cannot be considered safe and warranted. recommend an anchor-in-pipe installation method. Wood Deck Anchor Flanges may also be used,at the dealer's discretion,depending upon the For each anchor to be installed by this method,you will need to use %', quality,thickness and strength of the specific type of wood at the job site. inside diameter pipe or conduit.Pipe comes in 9",15"&18"lengths. Note: Any synthetic wood type materials that do not meet the above Step 1: criteria should utilize the standard anchor in pipe method. Using rotary drill with 1"bit,if using pipe supplied by LOOP-LOC,or appropriate Anchor-In-Pipe: Follow the instructions for PAVERS, BRICK OR sized bit for pipe you are using, drill hole through the deck large enough to STONE. IMPORTANT: You must use pipe or conduit long enough to accommodate pipe or conduit at anchor points. Wherever possible,drill between extend into the ground itself,taking into account space between wood deck bricks or pavers to avoid cracking them. Continue drilling in case concrete is laid and ground(see Figure 6). Pipe must always be inserted into ground for under the soil. cover to be considered safe and warranted. Step 2• Wood Deck Anchor Flanges are installed as follows(see Figure 7): Drive assembled pipe through hole into ground until flush,as shown in Figure 5. Step 1: Place a block of wood or other material over the end of the pipe before driving to Counter-sink 1'/"diameter hole 1/8"deep into wood deck using self-boring bit. prevent damage to the anchor assembly. Step 2• Step 3• Drill 3/"diameter hole into wood deck-minimum 2"deep. Screw brass insert into casing,as shown in Figure 5. Step 3: Insert wood deck anchor flange into hole and tap until top of flange is flush with GRAVEL, SOIL, OR PLANTER AREAS: When anchors are to wood deck. be installed directly in any type of gravel,soil or loose ground,you must also Step 4• use the anchor-in-pipe method. If more than 35%anchor-in-pipe Secure flange with 4 wood screws. installation,in a loose unstable area,the pipe should be set in concrete Step 5• footings. Screw brass insert into flange,as usual. Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 BRASS SCREW STAINLESS STEEL BRASS SCREW STAINLESS STEEL INSERT SPRING INSERT C SPRING �POOLUNE GRADE APWOOD I I DECKING III I —II TOP"EW SCREW NOLES CONDUIT I.D.l �_BRASS SHELL CON I.DQ CONVL—{ . --� CONDUIT lcW r_J MINIMUM 9' INTO SOIL Lel MINIMUM Y INTO SOIL �lf GRADE r, (ADD FOR HOOD AND OPEN SPACE) LJ / METHOD OF INSTALLING BRASS ANCHORS SUGGESTED METHOD OF INSTALLING INTO LOOSE BRICK,STONE OR SOIL AREAS BRASS ANCHORS INTO WOOD DECK Page 2 Spring Installation Attaching Springs To Straps Lace straps around the squared-off end of springs using the method pictured in Figure 8. This allows for easy adjustment of straps,thus ensuring proper compression of springs. 20" Figure 8: Installing Springs On Anchors Step 1: Insert Installation Rod through retaining ring on end of spring(see Figure 9). Step 2: Place heel of rod behind anchor bolt. Pull rod handle away from cover edge,until retaining ring on spring slides over anchor bolt(see Figure 10). Step 3: Rotate rod until heel is free from anchor bolt. Cover is now secured to anchor. INSTALLATION ROD SPRING RETAINING RING STRAP / /-SPRING / COVER RETAINING RING ! STRAP DECK DECK COVER ANCIASYSTEM ANCHOR_`OA r10(OPEP09RON) (OPENPOSTION) Figure,9 Figure 10 BEFORE LEAVING INSTALLATION SITE: Proper spring compression is crucial for a correct fit in all installations.Spring tension adjustment is accomplished by shortening the strap length between the frame of the cover and the spring assembly via the stainless steel buckle.The spring must be removed from the anchor in order to do so.Please adhere to the following compression instructions:' LOOP-LOC Super Dense&Aqua-Xtreme Mesh Safety Swimming Pool Covers(In-Ground): New mesh covers tend to shrink in their car- tons.By compressing springs almost totally(at least 85-90%)during the initial installation,you will ensure that the cover will stretch back to its nor- mal size. It is also recommended that the springs be retightened 2 to 3 weeks after initial installation to ensure that they remain approximately 70- 75%compressed at all times.Initial compression of 85-90%results in a coil length of 21/4" and maintained compression of 70-75%results in a coil length of 2 1/2".-The water level in your fn-Ground pool should be maintained between 15"to 18"below coping level and 14"below coping level for On-Ground pools. ULTRA-LOC SOLID Swimming,Pool Covers(In-Ground): Due to the very minimal stretch of Ultra-Loc material,initial spring compression for our Ultra-Loc covers should be set to approximately 60%.60%compression results in a coif length of 2 3/4".Tension adjustments may be necessary to promote proper drainage. When equipped with drain panels,spring tension adjustments may be necessary to promote proper drainage. Before leaving jobsite,run a garden hose over the entire cover for at least 5 minutes,simulating a heavy rainfall. If water accumulates,adjust the springs tension until the water drains completely. To maintain safety,any standing water must be pumped off immediately and water levels should be maintained between 12"-16"below coping level for In-Ground pools and 12"-14"below coping level for On-Ground pools. An approved automatic cover pump is available from Loop-Loc. Only when the above steps are followed,has a correct and complete installation occurred) Removing Springs From Anchors Step 1.: Insert Installation Rod over anchor bolt with heel of rod ROD ROD facing cover(see Figure 11). A 18 ANCHOR IN ROD HEEL ANCHOR IN Step 2: OPEN POSTION SPRING OPEN POSTION SPRING Pressing downward,rotate rod 180 degrees so that heel =_ RETAINING RING of rod is between anchor bolt and retaining ring (see RETAINING RING ROD HEEL Figure 12). ;;:k DECKING II ANCHOR O DECKING J I I o Step 3: L SYSTEM SYSTEM Tilt rod slightly toward cover until retaining ring slides off Figure 11 anchor bolt. Cover is now released from anchor. Figure 12 Page 3 'a � �� PLEASE NOTE: Any gaps will render the installation improper and non-safe and will void cover warranty. Cable Wall Anchor spacing greater than 18"will render the installation improper and non-safe and will void cover warranty. All Cable Wall Anchors must be installed or installation will be deemed non-safe and will void cover warranty. Cable Kit Includes: 7/32"Stainless steel cable with 2 vinyl caps Stainless steel turnbuckle 3/8"x 10'Y21(this size has travel distance of 4") 4 Stainless steel U-bolts 1 Extra Long Brass anchor, 1 Brass anchor(for use in concrete) "The raised wall areas of the cover must always be installed first.** Installing Cable Wall Anchors: CABLE WALL ANCHOR EXPANSION SLEEVE Figure 13: CABLE WALL ANCHOR ASSEMBLY Step 1: Step 3: Note:Wall anchors are to be installed approximately 1"higher than deck level. With the washer on the Cable Anchor,thread into the expansion sleeve all Using the anchor plan provided with the cover,locate first wall anchor the way until contact with the wall is made. location.Drill a 3/8"hole to a depth of 21/2". The hole must be drilled the entire 21/2"to prevent the Cable Wall Anchor assembly from sticking too far Step 4: out and away from the wall. Note:Tile Applications Using a screwdriver for leverage,tum the Cable Wall Anchor in a clockwise • For the applications two bits will be needed. direction to"set"the wall anchor.Remember to stop with the cable slot 1/2"glass bit facing upward. 3/8"standard bit as noted above • Drill through file using 1/2"glass bit. Once the bit breaks through the tile, Step 5: switch to the 3/8"bit noted above. After installing the first Cable Wall Anchor,install all additional assemblies. Step 2: Cable Wall Anchors may never be installed more than 18"apart All inside Remove the Cable Wall Anchor from the expansion sleeve(see figure 13). comers must have a Cable Wall Anchor(See Figure 14).Spacing of less Using the wall anchor tamp tool,install the expansion sleeve anchor by tamp- than 18"will be necessary when there is an inside radius to ensure that the ing it to the back of the drilled hole. distance from cable to wall will not exceed 2". Installing Cover into Raised Wall: PLEASE NOTE: Cover is shipped with cable already threaded through stainless steel round rings. This is the correct location for the cable;do not install the cable onto wall anchor unless the cable is threaded through the rings.Improper cable installation can result in cover and property damage and will void the warranty. Step 1: Starting at one end of raised wall,snap cable into Cable Wall Anchor. After cable is installed into all cable wall anchors,adjust cover so the raised wall treatment is centered on obstruction. Step 2: Install one brass anchor into concrete deck at each end of the raised obstruction approximately 18"back from waters edge.(See Figure 14) Note: If concrete deck is not present a concrete footing is required. APPROXIMATE ANCHOR LOCATIONS AT EITHER SIDE OF RAISED OBSTRUCTION DECK nuc�oR ocnTio� 0 DECK RAISED OBSTRUCTION POOL rEEos�.aE wa«."owoa Figure 14: I Page 4 Step 3: Unscrew the anchor insert from the casing completely. Making sure the turnbuckle is in its most extended position,place the anchor through the turnbuckle eye and reinstall into the casing.Tighten anchor completely. Step 4: Pass the end of the cable through the unused turnbuckle eye. Make a loop with a tum back of 6"and install two U-bolts to secure the cable (See Figure 15). NNNBACK NSTANCE FIGURE 15 Step 5: Loop the loose end of the cable around the remaining brass anchor on the opposite end of the raised obstruction,and pull by hand to tighten the cable to draw the pool cover against the obstruction. Step.6: Keeping the cable as taut as possible,install the second set of U-bolts as described in Step 4: Step 7: Rotate the turnbuckle to tighten the cable. Step S: Proceed with the remainder of the cover installation as per the General Instructions(page 1). After completion of the entire cover installation,there should not be any gaps between the raised obstruction and the Cable-Loc Child Safety Barrier.No gap between the cover edge and the raised obstruction may be more than 3". Retighten the cable and/or trim Cable-Loc Barrier as required. Child- Safety Barrier Installations LOOP-LOC's Safety Barrier Installation I LOOP-LOC's GAP-GUARDS Installation In cases where raised obstructions, such as walls, at the edge of a pool LOOP-LOC's patented GAP-GUARD@ is used to close the spaces may create a gap,the cover will be provided with LOOP-LOC's child created by varying deck levels,such as steps.GAP-GUARD@ is safety barrier-a tough plastic extrusion sewn into the cover to fill the gap. manufactured 15"wide,but should be trimmed,after cover is fully Installation is as shown: adjusted and tightened to lie flush against rise of deck,as shown: �tl SPRING. BUCKLE. ANCHOR ASSEMBLY 3§ ie PAD ' \ 9"RISE MAX. 1 cna e — oc SAFETY anrzrsiErz �. �oov - roc CovER J � GAP-GUARD COVER WEBBING Safety Barrier may be trimmed to fit irregularities at the job site; cutting too much,however,might affect safety or damage the cover. Page 5 _97a o1p�. COTV Protect A Gap Loop-Loc's Protect-A-Gap is used to close a gap 9"and greater created by varying levels. The cover should be installed,fully adjusted and tightened to lie flush on deck with the Protect-A-Gap against rise. The Protect-A-Gap material should be pulled tight against the rise,allowing the strip of anchoring holes to land against sidewall.If possible an anchor should be drilled into sidewall.If drilling into the wall is not possible use the extended strap to secure the beginning of the treatment.The first deck anchor to install should be in the first hole of the extrusion closest to the rise.Mark the anchor location using the center of the hole as a guide.Continue to mark anchor locations through the holes in the extrusion a maximum of 3'apart.When installing anchors make sure to use the Masonry collar provided between the screw and the extrusion. n.. Please note:For stand-alone rises,such as spas,any extended straps behind the rise should be angled out and anchored into deck. Deck Elevation Changes Elevation Change of 8" - 15" Elevation Change of 16" or Greater When the elevation change is 8"-15",straps will be extended to reach When the elevation change is 16"or greater install into side wall using the deck. Anchors should be installed at maximum strap length. brass anchors. i o, -� i Recommended. Padding For .Rough Coping/Deck, Aluminum Receptor Coping or Windy Locations. Excessive wear due to sharp edges,wind or loose installations is not covered under warranty. All covers should be kept#0 and should be adjusted when sagging appears. If Loop-Loc water levels,tensioning requirements and padding recommendations are not followed,pools with painted aluminum or plastic concrete receptor coping may be marred. Also,if you are in a high wind area it is imperative to utilize additional padding or LOOP-LOC'S Coping Protector Caps to prevent marring. If you know these conditions exist,or have the coping types above please contact your dealer to order LOOP-LOC'S"undreovr" padding or LOOP-LOG'S Coping Protector Caps. Padding sharp or rough coping,deck or covers in high wind areas will help extend the life of your Loop-Loc Safety Swimming Pool Cover. LOOP-LOG'S "Undr-Covr" padding can be purchased through your dealer. OR Strips of outdoor, colorfast carpeting or similar material placed under MEMBER the cover around edge of pool. �0 Loop-Loc,LTD. 390 Motor Parkway Hauppauge,NY 11788 �� 1-800-LOC-LOOP In New York State 631-582-2626 NATIONAL Fax#:631-582-2636,sales@looploc.com,WWW.LOOPLOC.COM PA&P TL Page 6