Installation Instructions - Updated as of 07/28/20
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CMVXLR/XLRP 200728
Step #2
Attach the Covermate Vanish XL handle to the cover mounting bracket using the
supplied 1-1/4” button head socket bolt (
see Fig. 1
).
Note: The handle will face towards
the middle of the spa when the cover mounting bracket is attached to the cover.
Step #5
Attach the Vanish XLR/XLRP base/pivot arm assembly, built in step 4, to the cover
mounting bracket, that is attached to the cover, using the supplied 2” button head socket
bolts, washers, plastic shim washers & locknuts and let the assembly hang freely (
see
Fig. 5).
Note: Make sure to use the supplied plastic washers as a spacer in between the pivot
arms and the Vanish XL cover mounting brackets (see Fig. 5).
Do not overtighted the bolts, the
pivot arms need to rotate freely. TIP: For an easier installation, flip the back half of the
cover open to attach the Vanish XLR/XLRP base/pivot arm assembly to the cover mounting
bracket. Once both sides are attached, hold the Vanish XLR/XLRP bracket assembly and flip
the back half of the cover closed and proceed to Step #6.
Step #6
Swing the Vanish XLR/XLRP bracket assembly up until the front and rear pivot
arms make contact with each other
(see Fig. 5)
.
Note: Make sure the screw hole noted
in Fig. 6 is just forward of the edge of the corner skirting panel of the spa.
Attach the
Vanish XLR/XLRP bracket assembly to the spa cabinet using the supplied #10 x
1-1/2” mounting screws.
Note: Install the bracket mounting screws from just behind
the front pivot arm forward. Do not install the bracket mounting screws further back,
otherwise the bracket will warp causing the lifter to not work properly (see Fig. 6)
.
Step #7
To attach the shocks to the bracket assembly, partially open your vinyl cover and snap
the shocks onto the ball studs
(see Fig. 6)
.
Note: Make sure the black body of the shock is
pointing towards the middle of the spa.
Step #9
Attach the Vanish XLR/XLRP cover plate to the bracket assembly using the supplied
#10 x 1” philips pan head self-tapping screws. Next, thread the 3/8 x 3/4” hex cap bolt
through the hole in the cover plate that lines up with the rear pivot arm (
see Fig. 7
).
Note:
Do not overtighten the hex cap bolt.
Step #8
Open the vinyl cover so it is in the fully open position. Using the supplied #10 x 1-1/2”
mounting screws, finish attaching the Vanish XLR/XLRP bracket assembly to the spa.
Figure 2
Cover Moun
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Bracket - Le
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Step #3
Attach the cover mounting bracket to the side of the cover, measure 12 inches from the
back edge of the cover and mark the bracket position (
see Fig. 2
).
Note: When standing
in front of the spa, the cover mounting bracket-left will be attached to the left side of the
cover.
Next, using the supplied 3M glue adhesive, apply glue to the underside of the
cover mounting bracket
(see Fig. 3)
.
When applying 3M adhesive, make sure to apply it
to both the vertical and horizontal sides of the cover mounting bracket where they come into
contact with the cover, make sure to press firmly on the bracket and hold for 45 seconds for
the glue to adhere.
B
Covermate Vanish XLR/XLRP
Apply 3M
Adhesive
Step #4
Attach the Vanish XLR/XLRP pivot arms to the Vanish XL base mounting brackets
using the supplied 2-1/4” button head socket bolts, washers & locknuts
(see Fig. 4).
Note: Make sure to install the large and small pivot arm shims as shown. Make sure the
pivot arms rotate freely, do not overtighted the bolts.
Next, Attach the rubber bumpers to
the front and rear pivot arms using the supplied #8 x 1-1/4” self-tapping screws
(see
Fig. 4)
.
Note: Attach the rubber bumper on the front pivot arm first, then open the cover
and notate where the rubber bumper needs to be attached to the rear pivot arm.
12
Inches
Back
of Spa
Figure 1
Cover Moun
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Bracket - Le
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Covermate
Vanish XL
Handle
1-1/4” Bu
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Head Socket
Bolt
AB
Step #1
Position the cover (in closed position) on the spa making sure that all four corners are
properly positioned and square on the spa.
Figure 3
