COVANA OASIS, Installation Manual

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Page 2: ... 17 Assembly preparation 22 Lifting mechanism assembly 23 AC light kit installation 28 Lifting mechanism assembly continued 34 Testing the Oasis cover 36 Non permanent mounting plate installation 37 Seal application 38 ELECTRICAL HOOK UP 40 Avoiding the risk of electrocution 40 Grounding and power supply connection 41 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 42 Side elevation 42 Frame dimensions and foot print 43...

Page 3: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 APPENDIX 49 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Customer copy 59 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Installer copy 61 ...

Page 4: ...ld raise smoothly and evenly Contact your COVANA dealer if any unusual sound is heard during use Never use any type of pressure washer or buffer to clean any surface of the COVANA cover This could result in premature wear or damage DO Remove the control key after operating the COVANA cover Store the key in a secure location when not in use Users must bring the control key in the hot tub with them ...

Page 5: ...rn the power off for future maintenance or repair Always have a licensed electrical contractor perform any electrical maintenance or repairs on the COVANA cover The wiring must comply with all applicable local electrical codes and regulations The COVANA operator must be connected to a circuit that is protected by a dedicated ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI that complies with all applicable l...

Page 6: ...IONS TO THE COVANA COVER Any modifications to the COVANA cover such as mechanical electrical or aesthetic ones may cause the cover to operate in an unwanted or dangerous way Furthermore these modifications might void the warranty and certification The COVANA cover was designed tested and certified for the sole purpose of covering and securing a spa Any installation that differs in whole or in part...

Page 7: ...ion sticker located on the operator unit European model Note This sticker provides the serial number Key operating diagram located on the key switch WARNING Removing any labels from the COVANA cover will void product certification All labels should always remain visible It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that these labels are always visible and should never be removed Risk of electrocution...

Page 8: ...LATION MANUAL Key switch warning located on the key switch Do not step symbol located on top of the operator unit Maintenance information located on the outershell Electrical information located on the key switch cable ...

Page 9: ...ot tub It prevents excessive water and other contaminants from entering the spa It also reduces heat loss Contour seal installation clip Contour seal installation clips are used during the installation process to ensure the seal is installed properly Contour seal connector The seal connector is used to link both ends of the seal Corner bracket The corner bracket links the cover to the sleeves Figu...

Page 10: ...s Foot bracket The foot brackets provide a solid footing for the COVANA cover and are assembled with the jacks Front frame cut out The front frame cut out gets installed under the front step of your hot tub It links the two non motor side posts Inner shell The inner shell is the insulating part of the cover Installation foam The installation foam is used during the installation process to protect ...

Page 11: ...e the COVANA cover Limit switch The limit switches are located in the operator Refer to the Limit Switch Adjustment section for further details Motor frame The motor frame is composed of the two motor side jacks and the operator Non motor side jack The non motor jacks are a main part of the COVANA cover They and the motor side jacks enable the cover to move Operator The operator powers and control...

Page 12: ... U frame The U frames protect the mechanical parts resting on the foundation and connect all four posts Wire guard optional The wire guard is an assembly that will house a wire that comes from the cover to light up the LED light kit on your Oasis cover It protects the wire from becoming overly taut and will release extra wire if this happens Figure20 Figure 21 Figure 18 Figure 19 ...

Page 13: ... 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 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 hexagonal bolt used to assemble the feet of the posts 8 1 4 20 Nylon insert locknut Used to assemble the feet of the posts and the front cut out 17 5 16 18 nylon insert locknut used t...

Page 14: ...1 2 x 2 Robertson 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 the sleeve at the bottom of each post ...

Page 15: ...ndation Do not converge or directly reflect sunlight on the cover This could cause permanent damage i e reflection by a window 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 rocks dust or sand The key switch must be permanently mounted and located 5 ft 1 5 m away from the hot tub and 5 ft 1 5 m above th...

Page 16: ...en and less than 45 mph 70 km h when closed 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 COVANA cover must be able to support at least 600 lb 272 kg The foundation must be leveled with a maximum tolerance of 1 in 2 54 cm over a 144 in 3 65 m diagonal section Figure 23 Refer to Frame and f...

Page 17: ...ating 1 Before uncrating the unit ensure there is no visible damage to the crate In case of any suspicious damage take pictures first and please call COVANA customer service immediately Always stand the crate in the vertical position Ensure that the uncrating can be done safely given the wind conditions Figure 24 2 Remove the cardboard on the front side Figure 24 3 Hammer off the wood furring stri...

Page 18: ...areful not to puncture the cardboard box 6 Remove the four sleeve boxes from the crate and place them in a safe place Figure 27 7 Use a slotted screwdriver to remove the two slotted 10 24 x 3 8 screws holding the operator in place Figure 28 8 Bend the metal strapping all the way back and reinstall the screws on the operator Figure 28 9 Use the 3 8 10 mm socket wrench to unscrew the hexagonal 1 4 1...

Page 19: ...e on the vertical jack see Figure 31 for hand positioning Handle 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 31 CAUTION Do not twist the assembly since this may cause mechanical failure to the operator and chain assembly Jacks may be greasy wash your hands after han...

Page 20: ...move the cardboard cylinders from the holes in the side panels and place them in a safe place 18 Gently hammer off the last wood furring strips on the front of the crate Consider hammering the side panel in an outward direction to prevent damaging the COVANA cover Figure 35 CAUTION Be careful not to damage the cover during this process Figure 35 19 Step 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the t...

Page 21: ... remove the side panels completely doing so may damage the cover 22 Pull the bottom section out making sure that it does not interfere with the cover If it does gently lift the cover near the bottom section and continue pulling it out Figure 40 CAUTION Do not flip the bottom section this might scratch the COVANA cover if the nails are protruding from the wood Pulling the bottom section is the best...

Page 22: ...he COVANA cover on the longest side of the hot tub Figure 42 If a LED light kit is included the light switch should be placed on the entry side of the hot tub Note The cover is rectangular Figure 42 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 WARNING The cover alone wei...

Page 23: ...ts of the non motor side jack Figure 44 and Figure 45 5 Push upwards to lock in place Ensure full contact is made along the bottom plate Using a rubber mallet may help lock it in place Figure 45 6 Use the two 1 4 20 x 2 1 4 hexagonal bolts the nylon insert lock nuts with the appropriate socket wrench spanner to fasten the assembly To prevent the mechanism from bending inward do not overtighten the...

Page 24: ...igure 47 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 3 4 adjustable wrench to carefully rotate the square shaft of the jack so it aligns with the drive shaft Figure 48 CAUTION Make sure the driveshaft is fully installed before proceeding further in the ...

Page 25: ...the bolts have not been fully tightened Figure 49 12 Perform steps 8 to 11 on the opposite side 13 Install one unpainted metal coupler on each end of the front frame cut out Figure 50 14 Align one unpainted metal coupler with the holes on each end of the front frame cut out Use the provided 1 4 20 x 3 4 carriage bolts 1 4 20 nylon insert lock nuts and fasten the hardware with the 7 16 11 mm socket...

Page 26: ... shafts fell off during installation If so review the previous steps If not tighten all U frame bolts DANGER Failure to verify the proper installation of the drive shafts could result in the non motor side jacks extending on their own 17 Once all drive shafts have been installed the jack lock bolts located at the top of the non motor side jacks can safely be removed Remove the Allen M8 x 50 mm scr...

Page 27: ... jack assemblies for the sleeves using Phillips M6 x 20 mm screws and 1 4 nylon washers Only the non motor side jack assemblies need clip on barrel nuts installed Figure 53 NOTE Do not fully screw in the M6 screws a gap is needed to slip on the sleeves M6 screw Clip on barrel nut 1 4 Nylon washer Figure 53 ...

Page 28: ...uter sleeve Figure 56 22 Make sure the all weather seal on each post is slid all the way down against the outer sleeve Figure 57 WARNING Failing to properly position this part may cause serious damage to post mechanism 23 Install the 3 8 24 x1 Allen bolt with a 7 32 5 5 mm socket The narrow part of the bushing faces down for each post Figure 58 CAUTION Make sure that the wider part of the bushing ...

Page 29: ...e inner shell Figure 59 and Figure 60 This will clear the metal inserts from the outer shell for better leverage Do not lift more than 16 in 40 cm Note A non abrasive or blunt tool may be used to help hold the outer shell in place before following the next steps CAUTION Do not use any sharp or abrasive tools to hold the outer shell in place while following the next steps You should always hold the...

Page 30: ...pping the plastic off There will be a plastic bag with two bottles of primer inside and an alcohol swab put those items in a safe place 6 Gently place the wire guard outside of the inner shell Let the wire guard hang down for the next steps WARNING Ensure the wire is clear of the inner and outer shells before proceeding The wire should only hang from the inner shell hole Figure 62 Wire Guard CTS 7...

Page 31: ... off the application area Important Failure to apply the primer will result in the wire guard unsticking over a short period of time The primer will act as the optimal bonding agent for the paint To use the primer snap the bottle in the middle for the liquid to come out Figure 63 WARNING The bottle of primer 3M Primer 94 is considered flammable a serious irritant for the eyes a skin sensitizer an ...

Page 32: ... to misadjust itself 13 Fit the wire guard on the corner of the post Ensure no wires are pinched and that the wire guard is well levelled before adhering it to the sleeve Figure 69 14 While still holding the wire guard on the post gently start peeling away the red film one side at a time This method will ensure proper alignment Hold for at least one minute to ensure a proper bond Figure 69 WARNING...

Page 33: ...place while following the next steps WARNING Do not lift corner more than 16 in 40 cm further lifting will damage the outer shell 18 Locate the set screws for the tension holder on the CTS 70 Continuous Tension System Figure 72 Lightly unscrew them and pull back the tension wire until a slight resistance is felt Once the resistance is felt continue pulling another inch Check the protruding wire go...

Page 34: ... the first corner bracket Figure 73 Fasten the bracket to the cover with four painted Phillips M6 x 20mm bolts and 5 16 painted washers WARNING Ensure the sleeve is correctly pressed against the outer shell before screwing in the M6 x 20 mm screws Note Follow the patterns shown for installing the bolts A to D Figure 73 Note We recommend placing the rounded edge of the corner bracket toward the top...

Page 35: ... 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 checking whether the posts are level before screwing in the corner bracket 6 Repeat step 5 for the remaining brackets Follow the same assembly pattern as shown in Figure 74 and Figure 76 7 Verify the installation of the brackets by trying to lift each ...

Page 36: ...the foundation using at least two of the pre drilled holes located on the cover of each post Anchors not supplied Use a 1 4 in 6 mm concrete anchor for concrete pads or a 1 4 in 6 mm lag bolt for wood foundations and insert a minimum of 1 1 4 in 30 mm deep 9 The optional non permanent mounting plates can be used when anchoring is not possible They are not designed for windy areas WARNING The non p...

Page 37: ... the tub at one end approx 4 off the ground while the third slips the non permanent mounting plates under the hot tub and hooks them over the U Frame Figure 80 and Figure 81 3 Repeat on the other side as shown on Figure 81 Note The plates must be installed over the U frame two on each side 4 The proper disposition of the plates is determined by the size of the hot tub You normally want the plates ...

Page 38: ...Figure 81 The minimum turn radius is 4 in 10 cm WARNING The use of masking tape is recommended since it will protect the acrylic tub from the clips glue Furthermore pulling the masking tape to the next corner before adhering it will ensure straightness 4 Apply the provided seal clips parallel to the masking tape around the swim spa and ensure to put more in the corners and on any tight turns aroun...

Page 39: ...eriod of time 10 Raise the cover no more than a 1 4 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 adhesiv...

Page 40: ... Install the COVANA cover in such a way that drainage directs water away from the electrical components Do not connect any 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 your dealer for replacement parts ELECTRICAL WARNING To reduce the risk of elect...

Page 41: ...al input 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 84 2 Refer to the complete wiring diagrams for the European or North American models in the appendix Figure 84 ...

Page 42: ...SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Side elevation Figure 85 22 7 8 57 cm The hot tub must fit within these height specifications Min 34 86 cm Max 48 122 cm Maximum overall height 115 292 cm ...

Page 43: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43 Frame dimensions and foot print NOT TO SCALE Standard model Figure 86 ...

Page 44: ...44 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL NOT TO SCALE Long side LS model Figure 87 ...

Page 45: ...tage 220 V 50 Hz 2 hot 1 ground GFCI 10 A single pole GFCI not included Current draw Max 6 A WARNING COVANA does not allow any modifications of the electrical system COVANA reserves the right to void the warranty if any modification is done without its specific approval Operating limitations WARNING The COVANA cover should never be used if the following conditions are reached Maximum wind Gusts of...

Page 46: ...bottom of the operator and remove the cover Figure 88 3 Remove the slotted retaining screw and slide the cam plate out from operator frame Figure 89 Be careful not to move the cam wheels 4 To reduce the amount of travel in the upward direction turn the up cam wheel counter clockwise viewed from the cam plate as shown Figure 90 When turning counter clockwise for each cam wheels lot travel approx 4 ...

Page 47: ...t has fallen off A chain skipped during operation A spring pin at the bottom of a jack is broken Lower the COVANA cover completely and screw the self drilling screws as explained in the installation manual page 35 Re install any fallen drive shaft Replace any broken chain Replace any missing or broken spring pin If all previous attempts failed contact your local authorized COVANA dealer Shades are...

Page 48: ...en the operator and check for faulty up and down limit switches Remove power before performing any electrical work Check if there is any corrosion on the terminals If yes clean the terminals Open the key switch terminal and check for faulty switches Check if any electrical cables are damaged or pinched Cover seal turned black The seal has accumulated mold Clean the affected areas with bleach and a...

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Page 59: ...nd 5 ft 1 5 m above the ground The electrical portion of the installation was done by a certified electrician Electrical hook up limit switch adjustment sections All the parts that came with the COVANA cover are installed The start up procedure is completed The key sequence responds correctly and Testing the COVANA cover section is completed The all weather seal functions properly The cover raises...

Page 60: ...nada 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 The manufacturer reserves the right to change or improve its product without prior notice ...

Page 61: ...nd 5 ft 1 5 m above the ground The electrical portion of the installation was done by a certified electrician Electrical hook up limit switch adjustment sections All the parts that came with the COVANA cover are installed The start up procedure is completed The key sequence responds correctly and Testing the COVANA cover section is completed The all weather seal functions properly The cover raises...

Page 62: ...nada 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 The manufacturer reserves the right to change or improve its product without prior notice ...