INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DEFENDER MESH® & ANCHOR MESH SAFETY POOL COVERS 1-800-255-5552 EC4734 1100 Burch Dr. • P.O. Box 3477 • Evansville, IN 47733 U.S.A. Ph. (812)867-2421 Fax. (812)867-1429 E-mail: custdiv@anchorinc.com • www.anchorinc.
Contents Warranty.....................................................................................................................3 Introduction, Safety Notes, and Warnings......................................................................4 Step-1 Tools and Hardware..........................................................................................5 Step 2-Preparation..........................................................................................................6 Step 3-Placement.....
ANCHOR SAFETY POOL COVER WARRANTY To whom does the Limited Warranty apply? This Limited Warranty is extended to the original consumer purchaser only, and IS NOT transferable or assignable to any subsequent user of the pool cover. What is covered by the Limited Warranty? Anchor warrants that the pool cover fabric will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the Limited Warranty coverage period. What will Anchor Industries, Inc.
INTRODUCTION: Thank you for your recent purchase of an Anchor Industries Inc. quality Mesh Safety Pool Cover. With proper installation and care, your Mesh pool cover will provide protection for years to come. Every precaution has been taken to ensure that the cover has arrived at its destination without damage. Thoroughly inspect the condition of the containers and note any damage to the freight company at time of delivery.
STEP 1: TOOLS & HARDWARE Tools Required For Installation Rotary Hammer Drill Block of wood Chalk Hammer Tape Measure Chalk Line 3/4” Masonry Bit 5 Gallon Buckets Extension Cord (must be “GFCI rated) OPEN POOL COVER STORAGE BAG 3/16” ALLEN WRENCH BRASS ANCHOR MESH POOL COVER STAINLESS STEEL SPRING SPRING INSTALLATION/REMOVAL TOOL Optional Hardware BRASS FLANGE DIVING BOARD HARNESS STEP WEDGE SPRING SKID COVER TYE CLIP ASSEMBLY ANCHOR SETTING TOOL WOOD DECK ANCHOR BRASS ANCHOR STAINLESS STEEL
STEP 2: PREPARE POOL FOR INSTALLATION 1) It is best to have water at operating level to install pool cover. Do not lower water more than 15” below deck level. 2) Remove all handrails, ladders, etc. 3) Unfold cover onto deck. DO NOT DRAG THE COVER. 4) Position buckets (filled with water) around pool. SPA DECK BUNDLE PLACED AT END OF POOL BUCKET (TYPICAL) STEP 3: PLACING COVER OVER POOL 1) 2) 3) 4) Place bundled cover as shown. Unroll pool cover at end of pool as illustrated below.
STEP 4: ALIGNING POOL COVER 1) Once cover is unfolded across pool, line up cutouts for ladders, slide legs, etc. and/or cable areas. Be sure the cover aligns properly with these objects first. See important note on page 13. 2) Reposition cover to equal the overlap all around pool edge. Use buckets to keep cover taut. 3) If cable is needed, see Optional Cable Assembly Installation Instructions (pages 14 & 15). Otherwise, proceed to STEP 5.
STEP 6: LOCATING/SETTING BRASS ANCHOR & FASTENING SPRINGS 1) Brass anchors are placed approximately 1-5” from pool cover edge, (have cover as taut as possible before marking for brass anchors.) 1a) Rectangular Pool Covers: Start with center strap of pool’s length (tag). See *NOTE below. Mark for brass anchor location (use chalk). Drill hole and set anchor, see FIG. 1. Attach end of spring to brass anchor, see Fig. 2A. Repeat on opposite end.
INSTALLING INSTALLATION/REMOVAL OF SPRING 1) When fastening the springs, the brass anchor inserts should be in the open position (opened approximately 1/2”). The end of the spring is approximately 1’-5” from the end of the pool cover to allow for spring tensioning when securing to the brass anchor. Slide the spring onto the end of the spring tool until it is approximately 6” up the end of the spring tool.
INSTALLING BRASS ANCHORS AT CORNERS 1” 90º 90º 1” FIG. 3 STEP 7: READJUST COVER 1) Once cover is anchored, re-adjust straps as needed. Cover should be very taut across the pool. With proper tensioning, springs should be approximately half compressed.
STEP 9: STEP WEDGES POOL COVER w/ OVERLAP WEDGES FOR DESCENDING SIDE. SPRINGS LOOSENED UNTIL STEP WEDGES ARE IN PLACE POOL COVER SPRING SNUGGED CLOSE TO BOTTOM STEP WEDGE. STEP WEDGES TUCKED UNDER EDGE OF POOL COVER OVERLAP AND CLIPPED AT OUTER FLAP. STEP 9A 1. Before tightening the pool cover anchors near the steps, tuck step wedges under the overlap edge of the cover, as needed. 2.
STEP 9B COMPLETE STEP COVERING, WITH WEDGES IN PLACE AND SPRINGS INSTALLED TO SECURE THE COVER. SPRINGS ATTACHED TO BRASS ANCHORS. WEDGES CLIPS TYE CLIP STEP 9C INSTALLING STEP WEDGES FLAPS FOR CLIPPING TO COVER STEP WEDGE ZIPPER FOR STUFFING WITH DUNNAGE TYE CLIP INSTALLATION SPRING ATTACHED TO BRASS ANCHOR TYE CLIP POOL COVER • Determine best placement for Tye Clip Assembly. • Install Brass Anchor butted up next to edge of pool cover. • Assemble the Tye Clip as shown in drawing to the left.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Installation of pool cover must begin at any areas with cut-outs or zero tolerance areas (such as at cable-construction). When there are several areas like this, start at most complicated of these areas.
OPTIONAL CABLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. Installation of pool cover must begin at any areas with cut-outs or zero tolerance areas (such as at cable-construction). When there are several areas like this, start at most complicated of these areas. 2. This application of cable is for a standard straight wall installation. A custom cable area may require special installation and hardware. If you have any questions call your Anchor Representative to assist you.
FIG. 4 Drilling/Setting of 3/8” Drop-in Anchors EMBEDMENT 3/8” Drop-in Drill Diameter - 1/2” Minimum Depth - 1 7/8” 1) Drill a hole into base material to the depth of embedment (see information above) required. Do not over-drill hole. Blow the hole clean of dust and other material. Insert the drop-in anchor into the hole and tap flush with surface. Using setting tool, set drop-in anchor by driving the tool into the drop-in anchor until the shoulder of the tool is seated against the drop-in anchor.
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA Thank you for purchasing an Anchor product. In return, we pledge Quality, Service and Craftsmanship and are available for any questions you may have or assistance you may need. PHONE NUMBER 812-867-2421 FAX NUMBER 812-867-1429 Anchor products are of superior design and operate best within the parameters of these instructions. It is IMPERATIVE that the instructions be carefully read and COMPLETELY FOLLOWED.
