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MODEL VSLS400

INSTALLATION MANUAL

If you have any questions, please call us at 860 469 2580

Do not use the VacuSeal in high wind conditons. Injury from the

spa cover being blown over and impactng the spa user can occur.

Hot Tub Products, LLC

 • 2 Toelles Road, Suite 13, Wallingford CT 06492 • Email: 

info@hottubproducts.com

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SPAS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: SPAS WITH A RADIUS ABOVE 12”

If your spa has a radius corner over 12” and up 

to 17” you must install the optional VacuSeal 

Extended Bracket System Part #VSLAESA. 

See “Optional Accessories” It includes 2 brackets 

that add support to the primary Mounting Brackets 

This is an optional part that comes independently 

packaged for large radius spas.

The VacuSeal Trademark along with US Patent Nos. 8,468,617, 8,479,325, 8,516,625, and 8,516,626, plus 

other US & Foreign Patents Pending are owned by Hot Tub Products LLC

IMPORTANT FOR SWIM SPAS ONLY

Installing the VacuSeal System on Swim Spas 

includes multiple covers and 2 lifters. The 

installation is no different than a VacuSeal 

System on a traditional hot tub but requires you 

to follow these steps.

1.  Install one VacuSeal Lifter & Cover on one 

side of the swim spa before installing the 

second Lifter.

2.  After the first Cover is installed push the 

second cover firmly against it during the 

final positioning process to prevent a gap 

between the two covers each time you 

open and close the cover. A m.ajor benefit 

to the VacuSeal System is that the cover will 

always return to their original position if 

installed correctly

CAUTION

1.  Flush mounted spas. A minimum of 4” clearance required. See Fig 2.

3.  Spas longer  than 96” (8’) on both sides. For oversized covers  

See “Optional Accessories”

5.  Swim Spas longer than 264” (22’)

7.  Round spas, or those with a corner radius larger than 17”.  

To determine radius, see Figure 1.

Summary of Contents for VSLS400

Page 1: ...26 plus other US Foreign Patents Pending are owned by Hot Tub Products LLC IMPORTANT FOR SWIM SPAS ONLY Installing the VacuSeal System on Swim Spas includes multiple covers and 2 lifters The installation is no different than a VacuSeal System on a traditional hot tub but requires you to follow these steps 1 Install one VacuSeal Lifter Cover on one side of the swim spa before installing the second ...

Page 2: ...ART VS115 M Black Fender Washer 2 PART VS119 O Ball Studs 5 16 18 2 PART VS116 Q Hex Bolts 1 4 20x1 2 4 PART VS121 R Nylon Lock Nuts 1 4 20 8 PART VS122 T Nylon Lock Nuts 5 16 18 2 PART VS123 V Self Tapping Screws 10x5 8 20 PART VS113 X Screw Caps 30 2 Lg 8 Med 20 Sm PART VS111 VS118 VS117 U Wood Screws 12x2 28 PART VS120 W Machine Screws 10 32x1 2 4 PART VS120 Y Rubber Safety Stop 2 Z Teflon Wash...

Page 3: ... 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 First measure 22 back from the furthest point at the rear of the spa shell cop ing and mark with a pencil See Fig 7 Measuring 1 or 2 less will position cover further from spa sometimes desired on Tri Fold Designed Covers and measuring 1 or 2 more will reduce the amount of space required behind spa for clearance See Fig 2 Then position the Mounting Bracket at the penci...

Page 4: ...rter side of the Crossover Bar into the Swing Arm See fig 9 9B with the Adjustable Bracket on it Position the Clamp on top of the cover above the slit and as close to the cover fold as possible NOTE Leave both the Swing Arm and Crossover Bar unsecured STEP 2 INSTALL COVER PLATE See Fig 6B STEP 3 POSITION COVER ON THE SPA STEP 4 INSTALL SWING ARM STEP 5 SLIDE ON ADJUSTABLE BRACKET STEP 6 POSITION C...

Page 5: ...e Slit on the Cover with the slotted holes over the Bolts on the Upper Clamp Do not center the Clamps on the slit See Fig 11 Position them as close to the cover fold as possible Install and hand tighten the Nylon Lock Nuts on the Upper Clamp It is recommended to use a Wood Clamp See Fig 11B to squeeze the Upper and Lower Clamps before securely tightening the Nylon Lock Nuts with a wrench securely ...

Page 6: ...ing a Hex Bolt and a Nylon Lock Nut and 2 wrenches 3 Then check to make certain the Rear Support Bar is still sitting flush and level with the rear of the spa then secure the second hole just as you did the first Using a 1 8th drill bit pre drill into the holes on the Upper Clamp as shown and then install Self Taping Screws REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE WITH NO HANDLE Measure the distance of the Swing ...

Page 7: ... snap onto Ball Studs With the Cover in the open position use the 1 8 bit to pre drill into the two bottom holes on the Adjustable Bracket and then secure with two Self Taping Screws See Fig 15 Install all Small Plastic Covers X on all the Self Taping Screws Medium Plastic Covers on the bolts to the Clamping Brackets and Adjustable Brackets Large Plastic Covers on the Swing Arm Bolts Install Large...

Page 8: ...from your VacuSeal Lifter within seconds To install insert one end of the canopy into the elongated Key opening on the Swing Arm then raise the short side of the cover and position the two prongs of the canopy arm on the cover The cover can be positioned a variety of angles Once the cover is raised make certain the arm is firmly locked in the Swing Arm and test the cover by making certain it will ...

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