COVANA OASIS COVER, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...OASIS COVER page 1 COVANA SPA COVER MANUFACTURER OWNER S MANUAL MANUAL NO 241146 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

Page 4: ...page 2 OASIS COVER OASIS COVER MANUAL NO 241146 First edition 2021 01 01 REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE 0 OWNER S MANUAL NEW RELEASE 2021 01 01 1 WARRANTY UPDATE 2021 12 17 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

Page 5: ...DROWNING LABEL 13 GLOSSARY 14 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 18 TOOLS REQUIRED 18 PREPARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION 18 DELIVERY 20 SECURE THE PERIMETER 21 UNPACKING PROCEDURE 21 HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION TABLE...

Page 6: ...PE 50 HZ 230 VAC OPERATOR 60 WIRING DIAGRAM EUROPE LIGHTS 50 HZ 230 VAC OPERATOR 62 MAINTENANCE 64 WINTERIZING 64 WASHING THE COVER 64 POST GREASING 65 CHAIN LUBRICATION 67 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE TABLE...

Page 7: ...e strongly recommend that you register your cover at the time of purchase to ensure an adequate follow up process In fact registering the cover allows us to quickly reach you in the unlikely event a s...

Page 8: ...is manual in whole or in part written consent must be obtained from Covana Covana reserves the right to make changes without notice and without incurring any obligation SAFETY The cover was designed t...

Page 9: ...d raise smoothly and evenly Contact your Covana dealer if any unusual mechanical sound is heard during cover operations DOS l Remove the key from the key switch after operating the cover Store the key...

Page 10: ...to ensure proper functionality CAUTION l All four jacks of the cover must be properly anchored to the foundation using the anchoring holes of the jack base plate The optional non permanent mounting pl...

Page 11: ...ecaution may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution ELECTRICAL WARNING WARNING l To reduce the risk of electrical shocks the green colored terminal or the terminal marked g gr...

Page 12: ...m away from the spa and 5 ft 1 5 m above the deck or ground level see Figure 2 l Make sure the user has a clear view of the cover when operating it l Furthermore the key switch must be located in an a...

Page 13: ...to ensure that these labels are always visible and should never be removed RISK OF ELECTROCUTION This label warns you about the risk of electrocution It is located on the operator FIGURE 3 RISK OF ELE...

Page 14: ...L These labels show you the important technical specifications They are located on the operator cover The European label is used for the units sold in Europe and the North American label is used for t...

Page 15: ...NO STEP LABEL AVOID DROWNING LABEL The cover is labeled on four exterior and interior wall faces If the labels are damaged or no longer meet legibility requirements please obtain replacement labels b...

Page 16: ...Contour seal installation clip Contour seal installation clips are used during the installation process to make sure the seal is installed properly Contour seal connector The seal connector is used to...

Page 17: ...the two non motor side posts Key switch The key switch is used to operate the cover Foam spacer The foam spacer is used for the installation process to protect the spa from direct contact with the co...

Page 18: ...inum extrusions to hide and protect the jacks U frame The U frames protect the lifting mechanical components and connect all four posts at the bottom Jack lock screw A The jack lock screw A prevents t...

Page 19: ...lease extra wire if necessary Outer shells The Shingle type outer shell is the outside part of the cover The Darling type outer shell is the outside part of the cover Inner shell The inner shell is th...

Page 20: ...Make sure the future cover location is not subject to the water downpours or debris falling Make sure the base of the cover is not in a flood zone Any damage caused by flooding or water accumulation w...

Page 21: ...r an existing foundation refer to the Technical Specifications section to see the diagram FIGURE 11 FOUNDATION DIAGONAL WARNING The non permanent mounting plates can only be used in areas with low win...

Page 22: ...and 96 2 44 m length fork see Figure 12 FIGURE 12 FORKLIFT MINIMAL LOAD AT 24 OR l A minimal capacity of 5 000 lb 2 268 kg at 64 1 6 m with 96 2 44 m extension forks see Figure 13 FIGURE 13 FORKLIFT...

Page 23: ...ake sure the forklift is stopped and the crate down and stable on the floor before approaching the crate for further handling or unpacking If the crate seems to be unbalanced unstable tilting or wobbl...

Page 24: ...y knife to cut the four cable ties holding the sleeve boxes 2 boxes per side and discard the cable ties CAUTION When using the utility knife or scissors be careful not to puncture the cardboard box 6...

Page 25: ...re 23 There is one screw per jack Do not discard this screw and bushing they are required to assemble the cover FIGURE 23 LOOSEN TOP SCREW ON JACKS WARNING Do not remove the alignment bracket on the t...

Page 26: ...g your hands or a hammer if needed There is one piece per side see Figure 25 FIGURE 25 FOOTING PIECE OF WOOD REMOVAL CAUTION Flatten any protruding nails 13 Remove the two long U frames the two short...

Page 27: ...e Consider hammering the side panel in an outward direction to prevent damaging the cover see Figure 28 CAUTION Be careful not to damage the cover during this process see Figure 28 FIGURE 28 WOOD FURR...

Page 28: ...gure 31 CAUTION Do not remove the side panels completely doing so may damage the cover FIGURE 31 PIVOT GENTLY THE SIDE PANELS 21 Pull the bottom section out making sure that it does not interfere with...

Page 29: ...SED TO FASTEN THE COVER AND SLEEVE E 17 8 x 1 2 SELF DRILLING SCREW TO FASTEN THE INNER SLEEVE TO THE COVER F 2 M6 CLIP ON NUT TO SECURE THE SLEEVES ON EACH POST G 1 2 x 6 ROBERTSON BIT H 8 1 4 20 NYL...

Page 30: ...e light switch should be placed on the entry side of the spa FIGURE 34 RECTANGULAR COVER NOTE The cover is rectangular Figure 34 The standard model will need the motor frame to be on the short side of...

Page 31: ...the foot bracket on the right side of the U frame shaft as shown see Figure 36 FIGURE 36 FOOT BRACKET INSTALLATION 3 Slide the alignment vertical legs of the foot in the bottom alignment slots of the...

Page 32: ...ong U frames Remove the plastic film to locate them FIGURE 39 DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION 9 Hold the left hand non motor side jack assembly upright and in line with the left drive shaft Use a 3 4 adjusta...

Page 33: ...of the spa entrance U frame link Use the provided 1 4 x 3 4 carriage bolts 1 4 nylon insert lock nuts and fasten the hardware with the 7 16 11 mm socket wrench and spanner There is one metal coupler...

Page 34: ...ews will damage the lifting mechanism when operating Do not remove the alignment bracket on the top of the jack FIGURE 44 JACK LOCK SCREW ID DESCRIPTION A M8 x 50mm JACK LOCK SCREW B 3 8 x 1 SOCKET HD...

Page 35: ...e Figure 47 CAUTION Make sure that the nylon washer is located on the outside of the outer sleeve FIGURE 47 MOUNTING SCREW ON THE SLEEVE 21 Make sure the sleeve seal on each post is slid all the way d...

Page 36: ...t and split the long side of the outer shell opposite to the light switch button for the next steps To split the cover into two parts you must remove the outer shell by pushing inwards on the steel fr...

Page 37: ...URE 53 CABLE TIE LOCATIONS 5 Open the wire guard by ripping the plastic off The plastic bag includes two bottles of primer and an alcohol swab put those items in a safe location 6 Gently remove the wi...

Page 38: ...he paint To use the primer snap the bottle in the middle for the liquid to come out see Figure 54 WARNING The bottle of primer 3M Primer 94 is considered flammable a serious irritant for the eyes a sk...

Page 39: ...FIGURE 58 WIRE GUARD BOTTOM POSITION 13 Fit the wire guard on the corner of the post Make sure no wires are pinched and that the wire guard is well leveled before adhering it to the sleeve see Figure...

Page 40: ...is properly positioned Figure 62 move to next section lifting mechanism installation part 2 If not follow the next steps 17 Repeat steps 1 to 3 of this section for outer shell lifting instructions FI...

Page 41: ...keep following the pattern for the remaining brackets FIGURE 64 INSTALLATION PATTERN FOR THE OUTER CORNER BRACKETS 4 4 Install the first outer corner bracket as shown in Figure 65 Fasten the bracket...

Page 42: ...NO GAP ALLOWED 6 Repeat the previous steps for all corners 7 Check the installation of the brackets by trying to lift each sleeve Review previous steps for any broken screws or to retighten screws if...

Page 43: ...he posts are still leveled before anchoring Use a 48 122 cm long level CAUTION When operating the cover the user must always have a clear view of the cover and its surroundings NON PERMANENT MOUNTING...

Page 44: ...C Before installing the seal it is strongly recommended to reduce the water vapor steam generated by the spa To do this stop the agitation of the water by turning off the recirculation pump and then...

Page 45: ...shown in Figure 75 Once the distribution is done stick the clips in place on the tape if applied 5 The seal joint starts on the opposite side from the spa entrance Install two clips where the seal joi...

Page 46: ...about 1 4 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 10 Completely low...

Page 47: ...tenance on the cover The wiring must comply with all applicable local electrical regulations l The operator must be connected to a circuit that is protected by a dedicated ground fault circuit interru...

Page 48: ...he equipment l Two lugs marked bonding lugs are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box or compartment To reduce the risk of electric shock connect the local commo...

Page 49: ...he screws 4 on the bottom side of the operator cover and remove the cover see Figure 79 2 For the complete wiring diagrams refer to section Electrical diagrams North American models and European model...

Page 50: ...y be reduced Never change the factory setting of the down limit nor increase the up limit beyond the factory setting Failing to do so may result in equipment damage and or injury 1 Disconnect or turn...

Page 51: ...81 CAM WHEELS 5 Once the up limit is set to the desired position reinstall the cam plate to its original location and make sure that it is properly inserted in the slot of each cam Never operate the...

Page 52: ...he electrical portion of the installation was done by a certified electrician Electrical connections Limit switch adjustment sections O All parts supplied and included into the crate are installed O T...

Page 53: ...The electrical portion of the installation was done by a certified electrician Electrical connections Limit switch adjustment sections O All parts supplied and included into the crate are installed O...

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Page 55: ...d and keep it in a safe location WARNING Users must bring the key in the spa with them to prevent any unauthorized operation of the cover 10 Install the rubber cap back on the key switch after each us...

Page 56: ...chanical failure 6 Reinstall the operator cover with the four screws 7 Reconnect and turn on the power supply WIRE GUARD REASSEMBLY You might need to reassemble your wire guard harness if the magnetic...

Page 57: ...or twisted around any other object before proceeding FIGURE 88 WIRE INSERTION INTO THE WIRE GUARD 4 Reinstall the plate on top of the wire guard There are two magnets that hold the plate in place see...

Page 58: ...page 56 OASIS COVER WIRING DIAGRAM NORTH AMERICA 60 HZ 120 VAC OPERATOR 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

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Page 60: ...page 58 OASIS COVER WIRING DIAGRAM NORTH AMERICA LIGHTS 60 HZ 120 VAC OPERATOR 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

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Page 62: ...page 60 OASIS COVER WIRING DIAGRAM EUROPE 50 HZ 230 VAC OPERATOR 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

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Page 66: ...vas over the operator WARNING Using any type of fabric or plastic canvas to cover the Covana cover during hot weather may damage the components Only use such protection for the winterization procedure...

Page 67: ...Y Grease is recommended for cold and hot climates Ideally a sprayable grease or an equivalent low temperature synthetic grease NOTE The posts will not lift by unscrewing the post covers Only the motor...

Page 68: ...s is the case please call your local Covana dealer immediately see Figure 94 FIGURE 94 JACK CHAINS 10 Cycle the system up and down and inspect if any further grease should be added 11 Lower the system...

Page 69: ...crew The screw is visible when facing the post see Figure 96 FIGURE 96 SLEEVE BOTTOM SCREW 2 Lift up by hand the sleeve and keep it safely in position with a wooden block FIGURE 97 ACCESS TO THE CHAIN...

Page 70: ...oises during operation X Verify the seal around the cover no vapor steam leakage X Verify the lifting mechanism by raising and lowering the cover X Verify the anchoring of the cover X Test the GFCI X...

Page 71: ...OASIS COVER page 69 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COVANA COVER FRONT VIEW 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

Page 72: ...m A B C D E F G H I STANDARD MODEL 106 2692 100 5 2553 35 889 118 2297 105 75 2685 92 75 2356 98 2489 130 75 3321 52 1321 LONG SIDE MODEL 112 2845 105 75 2685 39 991 113 2870 100 5 2553 98 2489 92 75...

Page 73: ...S COVER page 71 CONCRETE SLAB LAYOUT OPTION INCH mm A B C D E F G H I STANDARD MODEL 106 2692 100 5 2553 35 889 118 2297 105 75 2685 92 75 2356 98 2489 130 75 3321 52 1321 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISI...

Page 74: ...ns NORTH 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 230 V 50 Hz 2 1 ground GFCI 10 A...

Page 75: ...OASIS COVER page 73 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Lifting speed 2 5 in s 6 cm s Total weight Up to 600 lb 272 kg Length of key switch cable 25 ft 7 6 m 241146 OWNER S MANUAL REVISION 1...

Page 76: ...ter shell are loose l The chain skipped during operation l A spring pin at the bottom of a jack is broken l A drive shaft has fallen off l Excessive weight on one side of the cover l Lower the cover c...

Page 77: ...rectly positioned or missing l The key switch is faulty l Limit switches cannot move properly l Remove power before performing any electrical work l Ask a certified electrician only Open the operator...

Page 78: ...ce the light switch l If all previous attempts failed contact your local authorized Covana dealer Magnetic plate is not holding in place l Excessive tension in the Constant Tension System CTS 70 l CTS...

Page 79: ...reight charges related to replacement of parts under this warranty are paid for three 3 years from the original purchase date Discoloration and surface abrasions due to weathering will occur naturally...

Page 80: ...s dust or sand undrained underground installations undrained surface flooding area or permanent water accumulation is not covered under the warranty LED LIGHT ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 1 YEAR COV...

Page 81: ...dealer which goes against this manual COVANA is not liable for any injury loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the inability to use the COVANA Unit EXCLUSIONS l COVANA excludes from...

Page 82: ...a division of the Canimex group COVANA COM CANIMEX GROUP 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 The...