COVANA C-HOR, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...STALLATION 21 Uncrating 21 Cover assembly 24 Tub mount assembly 29 Ground anchoring assembly optional 30 Post assembly 32 Lifting mechanism assembly 33 Tub mounting 38 Ground anchoring mounting option...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 APPENDIX 53 Wiring diagram North America 60 Hz 120 VAC Operator 54 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Customer copy 57 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Installer copy 59...

Page 4: ...Gusts of 20 mph 30 km h while in the raised position and upwards of 45 mph 70 km h when completely lowered on the hot tub WARNING Be sure to keep the key switch and key out of the reach of children D...

Page 5: ...ents An improper adjustment can result in damage to the drive system and or cover Avoiding the risk of electrocution ELECTRICAL DANGER Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death by...

Page 6: ...tub must be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than No 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 NEC art 680 WARNING REGARDING DRUG OR ALCOHOL USE The use of drugs or alcohol while operatin...

Page 7: ...sible and should never be removed Key operating diagram located on the key switch Risk of electrocution warning located on the operator unit Drowning risk warning located on the outside of the Covana...

Page 8: ...ION MANUAL Label located on the key switch cable Do not step or stand on symbol located on top of the operator unit Electrical information located on the key switch cable Maintenance informations loca...

Page 9: ...ver label located at the end C channels of the Covana cover Center label located on the center of the right and left C channels remove after installation Top label located on the interior of the I bea...

Page 10: ...er All weather seal The all weather seal will help protect sleeves from damages due to weather Top plate The top plate is a cover that is installed on the sleeve assembly It will protect the lifting m...

Page 11: ...short U frames protect the mechanical parts that rest on the foundation and connect both posts Motor side The motor side protect the chains Pivot arm Figure 8 Links the cover to the posts assembly C c...

Page 12: ...between I beam and C channels Key switch The key switch is used to operate the Covana cover Corner bracket The corner brackets link the C channels on the side to the ones in front and back Escape hat...

Page 13: ...is required to ensure waterproofing of the Covana cover Installation foam The installation foam is used during the installation process to protect the hot tub from direct contact with the cover Sleev...

Page 14: ...nly It is assembled with the post brackets the side supports and the linkage bars The L brackets provide posts stability without the need to mount any hardware to the hot tub Side support for ground a...

Page 15: ...ver 16x 10 24 x 1 2 in Thread cutting screw Used on the cover s corner brackets 4x Ground anchoring 28x Tub mount 1 4 in 20 x 5 8 in Carriage bolt Used for fastening the I beam assemblies These bolts...

Page 16: ...the operator unit to the long U frame 2x 5 16 in Flat stainless steel washer used to fasten the operator to the long U frame 8x 5 16 in Flat nylon washer used on the fixations of the short U frames 4x...

Page 17: ...choring option 2x 1 4 20 5 16 in Set screw used on the operator s sprocket 1x 3 16 3 16 5 8 in Square ends key used for the operator s sprocket 1x 5 32 in Hex key Used for fastening the 1 4in 20 x 1 i...

Page 18: ...ctly reflect sunlight onto the cover This could cause permanent damage e g reflection from a window Ensure the Covana cover is installed on a clean surface free of any vegetation such as grass branche...

Page 19: ...be used in an excessively windy area Just like the hot tub the Horizon cover requires a solid foundation The foundation for the Horizon cover must be able to support at least 550 lb 250 kg The founda...

Page 20: ...l refer to the front rear left and right sides of the cover Please refer to Figure 30 and Figure 31 The front of the cover is the side with the higher point of the tilt and the back of the cover is th...

Page 21: ...e damage to the crate In case of any suspicious damage take pictures first If any damage is discovered please call Covana customer service immediately 2 Always stand the crate in the vertical position...

Page 22: ...10 x 1 in Robertson screws on the operator base plate remove the operator from the crate and place it in a safe place Figure 34 9 Remove both U frames at the bottom of the crate and place them in a sa...

Page 23: ...rson to rotate the crate 15 Remove the stud over the part boxes and the other components by unscrewing the 8 10 x 1 in Robertson screws on both sides of the crate Figure 38 16 Remove the part boxes an...

Page 24: ...ls make sure the colored side is on top and the white side is on the foam pieces 3 Pre assemble the I to C long connection plate with 1 4 20 x 1 in button head screws and 1 4 washers on the 91 11 16 i...

Page 25: ...e I to C connection plates into the C channels as shown in Figure 48 Place the I beam in such a manner where the I to C bracket is pointing outwards Figure 47 Ensure it fits snug with the foam panel E...

Page 26: ...ress it slightly against the I beam Figure 51 CAUTION Be careful not to delaminate or otherwise damage the panel while sliding it into the C channels If you have colored panels make sure the colored s...

Page 27: ...he C channel through the corner brackets holes two on each side of the cover Figure 54 12 Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the rear side of the cover Figure 55 and Figure 56 WARNING Do not to overtighten sc...

Page 28: ...ure that the hatch s arms are retracted when open and extended when closed Figure 58 WARNING Failure to install the escape hatch properly may impede performance of the Covana cover such as vapor leaka...

Page 29: ...hillips screws to have an approx 1 4 in 6 35 mm gap between the heads of the screws and the sleeve Figure 59 CAUTION Do not fully remove the screws Failure to follow this instruction will cause damage...

Page 30: ...ations WARNING Do not overtighten any hardware Failure to follow this instruction may damage the paint or the hardware itself 2 Carefully lay the post assembly on the ground on a clean surface that is...

Page 31: ...in step 2 this will hold the brackets in place while remaining pieces are installed Figure 63 8 Link the right and left support brackets with the linkage bar with the included 1 4 20 nylon hex lock nu...

Page 32: ...cond post assembly 5 Place the two post assemblies at the required position next to the hot tub and vertically align the holes in the pivot arms with those on the sides of the C channels Figure 71 Bot...

Page 33: ...he U frame s extrusion is well inserted in the footplate insert as shown in the detailed view of Figure 75 Be careful not to damage the paint on the U frame or the outer sleeve while inserting the U f...

Page 34: ...t and drive shaft align with each other CAUTION Do not turn the shaft more than a 1 8 3 175 mm of a turn Failure to follow this instruction might break components from the post assemblies 7 Repeat ste...

Page 35: ...gearbox Figure 79 WARNING Do not turn more than 20 turns If more turns are required the lower limit switch will have to be reset See Limit switch adjustment section 16 Insert the motor side s input sh...

Page 36: ...s Figure 83 21 With the help of another person slide the cover approx 4 in 10 16 cm toward the rear of the hot tub Figure 83 CAUTION A second person is required so as to not damage the acrylic surface...

Page 37: ...1 in screws on both sides of the cover Figure 84 26 Fasten the top plates at the top of each post assembly using the two 8 1 2 in painted screws Figure 86 27 For both post assemblies slide the all wea...

Page 38: ...e sleeve brackets using 1 4 20 x 5 8 in carriage bolts 1 4 20 hex nuts and 1 4 lock washers Keep these loose for now Figure 88 3 If the arm still doesn t reach the skirt of the hot tub add the other t...

Page 39: ...for the tub mount supports are installed on a solid portion of the tub s frame 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the other post 8 Insert the four outer sleeve gaskets in the cut outs two on each side to preve...

Page 40: ...o the deck or the chosen surface 3 Secure the system to the ground with 14 screws 7 on each side Note As shown in Figures 96 97 and 98 there are two anchor points on each foot plate four anchor points...

Page 41: ...For the ground anchoring option check whether the posts are still level before anchoring Use a 24 61 cm level Refer to Ground anchoring mounting section to see all 8 anchoring points WARNING The grou...

Page 42: ...cover locate the I beam and orient the wide flap of the wiper bracket outwards of cover Figure 100 4 Stick the wiper bracket on the middle of the I beam by holding it in place with pressure for at lea...

Page 43: ...to the hot tub s interior edge but on a flat surface Figure 102 The minimum turn radius for the seal is 4 in 10 cm WARNING The use of masking tape is recommended since it will protect the acrylic tub...

Page 44: ...proper adhesion of the seal at 70 F 21 C Less than 5 minutes could cause the seal to release after a short period of time 10 Slowly raise the cover no more than a 1 4 in 6 mm and leave the cover in th...

Page 45: ...y auxiliary components to the electrical system of the Covana cover unless they have been approved by Covana Replace electrical components with original components provided or approved by Covana Ask y...

Page 46: ...Bonding lugs copper Figure 105 Grounding and power supply connection 1 Remove the four screws on the bottom side of the Covana operator and remove the cover Figure 108 2 Refer to the complete wiring...

Page 47: ...S 47 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Side elevation dimensions The hot tub must fit within these height specifications Min 32 in 81 cm Max 48 in 122 cm The maximum raised height is 104 in 264 cm The minimum...

Page 48: ...48 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL Dimensions do not include required access to service hot tub Do not scale drawing Dimensions are in inches mm Figure 107 Frame dimensions and footprint...

Page 49: ...th American requirements Voltage 115 V 60 Hz 1 hot 1 neutral 1 ground GFCI 15 A single pole GFCI not included Current draw Max 12 A European requirements Voltage 220 V 50 Hz 1 hot 1 neutral 1 ground G...

Page 50: ...f the operator and remove the cover Figure 108 3 Remove the slotted retaining screw and slide the cam plate out from operator frame Figure 109 Be careful not to move the cam wheels 4 To reduce the amo...

Page 51: ...posts Grease the post assemblies again Refer to Foundation preparation section to verify the relative position of the four posts If all previous attempts failed contact your local dealer The middle sl...

Page 52: ...l seems contaminated The seal has accumulated mold Clean the affected areas with bleach and a soft brush Cover no longer tilts Brass shear pin in tilt mechanism is broken Gas spring is weak Too much s...

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Page 54: ...54 APPENDIX INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring diagram North America 60 Hz 120 VAC Operator...

Page 55: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL APPENDIX 55 Wiring diagram Europe 50 Hz 220 VAC Operator...

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Page 57: ...e key switch is permanently mounted and located 5 ft 1 5 m away from the hot tub and 5 ft 1 5 m above the deck or ground level The electrical portion of the installation was done by a certified electr...

Page 58: ...a by Covana a division of the Canimex group www covana com PATENTED CANADA 2 532 429 US 11 162 557 UK 0515168 3 AUSTRALIA 2006200251 The information in this manual was accurate at the time of print Th...

Page 59: ...ermanently mounted and located 5 ft 1 5 m away from the hot tub and 5 ft 1 5 m above the deck or ground level The electrical portion of the installation was done by a certified electrician Electrical...

Page 60: ...ssues Made in Canada by Covana a division of the Canimex group www covana com PATENTED CANADA 2 532 429 US 11 162 557 UK 0515168 3 AUSTRALIA 2006200251 The information in this manual was accurate at t...