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INSTALLATION

 

 INSTALLATION MANUAL

 

 

 

6) 

When the seal is installed around the entire swim    
spa, you must cut the extra length as straight as 
possible for the best joint finishing results.  

7) 

Use the supplied seal connector  and insert it in 
both ends of the seal. The use of masking tape 
to  hold  the  two  ends  is  recommended.  (Figure 
79) 

 

 

WARNING  

  At  this  point,  if  the  ambient  air  temperature  is 

below  32

o

F  (0

o

C),  a  temporary  heater  must  be 

placed inside the hot tube for 10 to 15 minutes. 
Once  the  heater  is  in  the  hot  tube,  lower  the 
cover until it touches the seal to increase the air 
temperature. After 10 to 15 minutes, remove the 
heater  and  continue  with  the  seal  installation. 
The  rubber  seal  should  not  be  overheated;  the 
maximum temperature it can withstand is 302

o

(150

o

C). Do not directly heat the acrylic and seal, 

as this may cause permanent damage. Example, 
do  not  place  the  heater  too  close  to  the  acrylic 
surface, as the surface could melt or catch fire. 
Place  heater  on  pedestal  or  spacers  to  not 
directly place the heater on the acrylic tub. 

 

8)  Test the seal  placement by  lowering  the cover 

¼ in.  (6  mm)  over  the  seal  to  ensure  that  the 
entire  perimeter 

will  make  contact

  with  the 

seal.  If  you  are  satisfied,  raise  the  cover  and 
remove the red plastic backing off the seal.  

 

 

CAUTION 

  Ensure the underside of the cover is completely 

dry before adhering the seal. 

  Make  sure  the  seal  stays  tightly  in  the  clips  to 

ensure its proper positioning.   

 

9)  Lower the cover onto the seal. Leave the cover 

in this position for 

at least

 

5

 

minutes

 to ensure 

proper seal-to-cover adhesion. 

 

 

WARNING  

  At least 

5 minutes 

is necessary to ensure proper 

adhesion of the seal at 70 °F (21 °C). Less than 

5  minutes

  could  cause  seal  to  release  after  a 

short period of time. 

 

10) Raise the cover no more than a  ¼ in. (6 mm). 

and leave the cover here for about 10 seconds, 
as  this  will  allow  the  seal  to  slowly  and  fully 
release from the seal clips. You can also use a 
non-abrasive plastic tool or your fingers to help 
release the seal.  

11) Once  satisfied  that  the  seal  is  released,  raise 

the cover 36 in. (91 cm) high. Apply pressure on 
the  seal  to  properly  bond  the  adhesive  to  the 
underside. To apply pressure to the seal, simply 
push  it  against  the  Covana  cover  with  your 
hands.  

12) Remove the seal clips and tape from the tub

s’ 

edge. 

13) Lower the Covana cover completely and leave 

it there for 

at least another five minutes.

 This 

will ensure the seal is properly bonded.  

 

 

WARNING  

  At least 

5 minutes 

is necessary to ensure proper 

adhesion of the seal at 70 °F (21 °C). Less than 

5  minutes

  could  cause  seal  to  release  after  a 

short period of time. 

 

14) Use the key to raise it about 6 in. (15 cm) and 

stop. 

15) Make  sure  the  cover  is  flat  and  there  are  no 

corners higher than the others. 

16) Lower the cover again, and make sure the seal 

is touching the hot tube all the way around and 
there is no steam leaking. 

17) Lift  the  cover  all  the  way  up  and  pay  attention 

for  any  unusual  sounds.  (screeching  or 
knocking) 

If 

so, 

refer 

consult 

the 

Troubleshooting or contact your local dealer

18) Lower cover completely, the seal installation is 

done.  

 

Summary of Contents for Evolution GHSC

Page 1: ...1 INSTALLATION MANUAL Revision 1 2017 05 29 Revision 2 2017 11 10...

Page 2: ...cover 35 Applying the wiper bracket 36 Seal application 37 Non permanent mounting plates installation 39 ELECTRICAL HOOK UP 40 Avoiding the risk of electrocution 40 Grounding and power supply connecti...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Customer copy 52 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Installer copy 55...

Page 4: ...ey switch and the key out of the reach of children Do not put any type of fabric or plastic sheet such as a tarpaulin on the Covana cover This could overheat the cover and result in deformation or del...

Page 5: ...ease refer to the Limit Switch Adjustment section in this manual before making any adjustments An improper adjustment can result in damage to the drive system and or cover Avoiding the risk of electro...

Page 6: ...sult in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution All field installed metal components such as rails ladders drains or other similar hardware within 10 ft 3 m of the hot tub must be bonded...

Page 7: ...located on the inside of the Covana cover Specification sticker located on the operator European model Note This sticker provides the serial number Key operating diagram located on the key switch Spec...

Page 8: ...ELING INSTALLATION MANUAL Sticker located on the key switch cable Do not step symbol located on top of the operator Sticker located on the outer shell Electrical information located on the key switch...

Page 9: ...on cover sticker located of the end C channels of the Evolution cover Center sticker located on the center of the 94 9 16 in 240 cm C channel Top sticker located on the interior of the I beams and es...

Page 10: ...components of the Covana C channel The C channel is the outer frame of the cover The panels are installed between the C channels Contour seal The contour seal ensures uniform contact between the inne...

Page 11: ...a removable panel part of the cover In case of entrapment the escape hatch is removable from the inside by turning the locking mechanism Hammer block The hammer block is a piece of plastic or wood us...

Page 12: ...rly Key switch The key switch is used to operate the Covana cover Installation foam The installation foam is used during the installation process to protect the hot tub from direct contact with the co...

Page 13: ...he limit switches Sleeve The sleeves make up the aluminum case for the lifting mechanism of the Covana cover They protect the components and connect the jacks and the cover U frame The U frames protec...

Page 14: ...bolt used to assemble the lower frame 19 M6 x 20 mm screw used to hold the inner and outer shell together 17 8 x 1 2 self drilling Robertson screw used to fasten the inner sleeve to the Covana cover 4...

Page 15: ...n bit 33 5 16 nylon washer used to connect the U frames 17 5 16 painted washer 2 1 4 nylon washers used to fasten the bottom of the sleeves with M6 x 20 mm screw 2 M6 clip on barrel nut used to secure...

Page 16: ...f the Covana cover must be supported by the foundation Ensure the Covana cover is installed on a clean surface free of any vegetation such as grass branches or roots or mineral contaminants such as ro...

Page 17: ...s than 45 mph 70 km h in close position The non permanent mounting plates must also be properly installed Just like the hot tub the Covana cover requires a solid foundation The foundation for the Cova...

Page 18: ...the warranty Ask your local Covana dealer for information on certified installers Uncrating 1 Before uncrating the unit ensure there is no visible damage to the crate In the event of suspicious damag...

Page 19: ...e two slotted 10 24 x 3 8 screws holding the operator in place Figure 30 7 Bend the metal strapping all the way back and reinstall the screws on the operator Figure 30 8 Use the 3 8 10 mm socket wrenc...

Page 20: ...ndle and carry the assembly with care so that the jacks follow the natural bending of the U frame Place the motor frame on a level surface to ensure the assembly does not fall Figure 33 CAUTION Do not...

Page 21: ...s the two short U frame pieces and both jacks located at the bottom of the crate Lay these parts down in a safe place Figure 36 CAUTION The small U frames are nailed in remove them by hand to prevent...

Page 22: ...angular The standard model will need the motor frame to be on the short side of the Covana cover whereas the long side will need the motor frame on the long side of the Covana cover Only the 8 feet mo...

Page 23: ...the top sticker is properly oriented Figure 42 5 Assemble the long C Channels 94 9 16 in 240 cm over the panel previously placed on the installation surface Figure 40 WARNING When assembling C channel...

Page 24: ...beams have cleared bottom and top section 8 Insert the corner brackets in both ends of the C channels remaining Use the provided Robertson sheet metal 8 x in screws on the inside holes The two remain...

Page 25: ...n the inside holes of the side C channels Figure 48 CAUTION Use cardboard or non abrasive material under the ratchet of the straps The ratchet could damage the fiberglass panel 13 Carefully position t...

Page 26: ...nsure that the hatch s arms are retracted when open and non retracted when closed Figure 50 WARNING Failure to install the escape hatch properly may impede performance of the Evolution cover such as v...

Page 27: ...oot in the alignment slots of the non motor side jack Figure 52 and 53 5 Push upwards to lock in the post foot Ensure full contact is made along the bottom Using a rubber mallet may facilitate the loc...

Page 28: ...igure 55 Note The drive shafts are in the two long U frames Tear the plastic film to locate them 10 Hold the left hand non motor side jack assembly upright and in line with the left drive shaft Use a...

Page 29: ...g operation and re assembly can be done faster when the bolts have not been fully tightened Figure 57 12 Perform steps 8 to 11 on the opposite side 13 Install one unpainted metal coupler on each end o...

Page 30: ...all U frame bolts DANGER Failure to verify the drive shafts installed could result in the non motor side jacks elevating on their own 17 Once all the drive shafts have been installed the jack lock bra...

Page 31: ...m screws and 1 4 washers Only the non motor side jack assemblies need clip on barrel nuts installed Figure 61 Do not fully screw in the M6 screws a big gap is needed to slip on the sleeves Figure 62 1...

Page 32: ...sleeve Figure 65 23 Make sure the all weather seal on each post is slid all the way down against the outer sleeve Figure 66 WARNING Failing to properly position this part may cause serious damage to...

Page 33: ...the first corner bracket Figure 68 Fasten the bracket to the cover with four Phillips M6 x 20mm bolts and 5 16 painted metal washers WARNING Ensure the sleeve is correctly pressed against the outer sh...

Page 34: ...1 Review previous steps before screwing in the Roberston screws it is very hard to reposition the sleeves once they have already been screwed in We highly recommend verifying whether the posts are lev...

Page 35: ...t be properly anchored to the foundation using at least one of the pre drilled holes located on the foot of each post Anchors not supplied Use a in 6mm concrete anchor for concrete pads or a in 6mm la...

Page 36: ...r locate an I beam and orient the wide flap of the wiper bracket outwards of cover Figure 75 4 Stick the wiper bracket on the middle of the I beam by holding it in place with pressure for at least 60...

Page 37: ...The masking tape will ensure the seal is straight when pulled corner to corner The ideal location for the seal is closer to the hot tube s interior edge Figure 77 The minimum turn radius for seal is 4...

Page 38: ...9 Lower the cover onto the seal Leave the cover in this position for at least 5 minutes to ensure proper seal to cover adhesion WARNING At least 5 minutes is necessary to ensure proper adhesion of th...

Page 39: ...at one end approx 4 inches off the ground while the third one slips the non permanent mounting plates under the hot tub and hooks them over the driveshaft extrusions 3 Repeat on the other side as show...

Page 40: ...ect any auxiliary components to the electrical system of the Covana cover unless they have been approved by Covana ELECTRICAL WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock the green colored terminal or...

Page 41: ...nput Bonding lugs copper Grounding and power supply connection 1 Remove the four screws on the bottom side of the Covana operator and remove the cover Figure 86 2 Refer to the complete wiring diagrams...

Page 42: ...ds on the height of the hot tub Add the hot tub height to distance the Covana cover travels to determine the maximum height Example Hot tub height Covana travel 52 in or 132 cm Total height The maximu...

Page 43: ...118 2997 mm 105 2685 mm 95 2422 mm 101 2576 mm 98 2490 mm 131 3334 mm 9 130 3315 mm 118 3004 mm 107 2731 mm 114 2896 mm 110 2807 mm 140 3569 mm 10 142 3620 mm 130 3308 mm 119 3035 mm 126 3200 mm 122...

Page 44: ...44 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL Figure 85 NOT TO SCALE Long side LS model 8 feet only...

Page 45: ...American requirements Voltage 115 V 60 Hz 1 hot 1 neutral 1 ground GFCI Class A 15 A single pole GFCI not included Current draw Max 12 A European requirements Voltage 220 V 50 Hz 1 hot 1 neutral 1 gr...

Page 46: ...rator and remove the cover Figure 86 3 Remove the hex head retaining screw and slide the cam plate out from operator frame Figure 86 Be careful not to move the cam wheels 4 To reduce the amount of tra...

Page 47: ...methanol to free ice buildup on posts Regrease the post assemblies Refer to Foundation reparation section page 15 on present manual to verify the relative position of the four posts Verify the power s...

Page 48: ...witches are stuck Certified electrician only opens the operator and check for faulty up and down limit switches Verify whether there is any corrosion on the terminals If yes clean the terminals Open t...

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Page 50: ...50 APPENDIX INSTALLATION MANUAL Wiring diagram North America 60 Hz 120 VAC Operator...

Page 51: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL APPENDIX 51 Wiring diagram Europe 50 Hz 220 VAC Operator...

Page 52: ...ay from the hot tub and 5 ft 1 5 m from the ground All the parts that came with the Covana cover have been installed The start up procedure was completed The key sequence responds correctly The all we...

Page 53: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Customer copy 53...

Page 54: ...Canada by Covana a division of 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 T...

Page 55: ...from the hot tub and 5 ft 1 52 m from the ground All the parts that came with the Covana cover have been installed The start up procedure was completed The key sequence responds correctly The all weat...

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