Step #3 - Find the Correct Positioning for the
Bracket Assemblies
The bracket assembly needs to be screwed into the spa cabinet on
opposite sides of the spa pool for the mechanism to work correctly.
Remember to check for obstructions (see page 1) before
installing into the cabinet.
To Find the Horizontal Positioning:
Take a bracket assembly and press it against the spa cabinet. Gently slide
the bracket assembly to the left/right (depending on side of spa and
bracket arrangement you are using) as far as possible until the locknut
(on the back face of mounting bracket) rests up against the edge of the
vertical slat but does not sit on top of it. The curve of the plastic bracket
may overlap the vertical slat, but ensure the locknut stays butted up
against the edge of the vertical slat. (See vertical slat marked in ‘Figure 2’).
To Find the Vertical Positioning:
While keeping the horizontal position (pressed up against vertical slat)
gently slide the bracket up or down to your desired position* while
staying between the green safe zone shown in ‘Figure 2’ (300mm from
under the acrylic). The bracket assembly should be level before being
screwed in.
*The vertical height you choose is optional (within the safe vertical zone), just
keep in mind how you will attach the spa cover straps and that the higher
you mount the bracket, the higher cover will sit in the open position.
Once you have conrmed the position, screw the bracket assemblies to
the spa cabinet using the #10 x 1” mounting screws (O) through the holes
provided around the perimetre of the mounting bracket.
Step #6 - Finishing Up
Snap the Small Black Dome Caps (Q) on the heads of all exposed #10
Mounting Screws. Push the 7/16”plug (R) into the unused hole on the
mounting bracket. Place the Large Black Dome Caps (P) onto the exposed
Hex Cap Bolt head.
If using the TowelMate (I), install onto the side of the Pivot Arm by
replacing the self-tapping screws where required (see ‘Figure 5’).
Step #5 - Set the Positioning of Centre Coupler
& Support Arms
Lay the lifter bar down on the spa cover. Adjust the Center Coupler (C)
piece and Support Arms (A) so that the Center Coupler is laying parallel to
the spa cover’s hinge about 1cm away (see‘Figure 4’).
Using the #10 self tapping screws (N), fasten the support arms to the
pivot arms and the center coupler piece.
Note: Before screwing in screws, be sure to rotate the center coupler so that
the screws are screwed in at a horizontal angle (parallel with the spa cover).
This way when the cover folds over the lifter bar, the screw heads will not rub
on the cover.
Step #4 - Setup the Support Arms & Center
Coupler
Insert the long end of the Support Arms (A) into the Center Coupler (C)
then slide the short ends of the Support Arms into the Pivot Arms (D) (see
‘Figure 3’). We will refer to connected Support Arms and Center Coupler
bar as the ‘lifter bar’ for the next step.
Acrylic Shell
Cabinet
Mounting Bracket
300mm
Vertical Slat
Bushing
Pivot Arm
Washer Washer
Hex Cap Bolt
Locknut
Assemble each mounting bracket (H) as per ‘gure 1’.
Place a washer (M) on the hex cap bolt (K) and insert through the
pivot arm (D) surrounded by both support clips (A & B).
Continue to feed the hex cap bolt (K) through the mounting bracket (H),
using the lower hole as per ‘gure 1’. Thread a washer (M) and locknut (L)
onto the hex cap bolt end and tighten gently. Adjust locknut so pivot
arm (D) moves freely on the mounting bracket and is not too sti.
The bracket (and pivot arm) assembly needs to be screwed into each opposite
side of the cabinet in the right position for the lifter to work correctly.
To Find the Horizontal Positioning:
Take a bracket assembly and press it against the spa cabinet.
Gently slide the bracket assembly to the left as far as possible until the locknut
rests up against the vertical slat (see vertical slat marked in gure 2).
To Find the Vertical Positioning:
While keeping the horizontal position (pressed up against vertical slat)
gently slide the bracket up or down to your desired position while staying
between the marked red line in gure 2). The height in which you choose to
install is optional, as long as you match on resting position on both sides.
Choose a vertical position between the indicated
red space shown in gure 2 (between the top of the acrylic and the
second cabinet indentation down)
Step #1
Step #2
Pivot Arm
D
Pivot Arm
D
Pivot Arm
H
Mounting Bracket
D
K
H
FF
M
M
LMounting Bracket
Acrylic Shell
Cabinet
Mounting Bracket
300mm
Vertical Slat
Bushing
Pivot Arm
Washer Washer
Hex Cap Bolt
Locknut
Assemble each mounting bracket (H) as per ‘gure 1’.
Place a washer (M) on the hex cap bolt (K) and insert through the
pivot arm (D) surrounded by both support clips (A & B).
Continue to feed the hex cap bolt (K) through the mounting bracket (H),
using the lower hole as per ‘gure 1’. Thread a washer (M) and locknut (L)
onto the hex cap bolt end and tighten gently. Adjust locknut so pivot
arm (D) moves freely on the mounting bracket and is not too sti.
The bracket (and pivot arm) assembly needs to be screwed into each opposite
side of the cabinet in the right position for the lifter to work correctly.
To Find the Horizontal Positioning:
Take a bracket assembly and press it against the spa cabinet.
Gently slide the bracket assembly to the left as far as possible until the locknut
rests up against the vertical slat (see vertical slat marked in gure 2).
To Find the Vertical Positioning:
While keeping the horizontal position (pressed up against vertical slat)
gently slide the bracket up or down to your desired position while staying
between the marked red line in gure 2). The height in which you choose to
install is optional, as long as you match on resting position on both sides.
Choose a vertical position between the indicated
red space shown in gure 2 (between the top of the acrylic and the
second cabinet indentation down)
Step #1
Step #2
Pivot Arm
D
Pivot Arm
D
Pivot Arm
H
Mounting Bracket
Figure 2
Safe Vertical Zone
Figure 3
Covermate I Plastic
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 08/30/12
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa, making sure that all four corners
are properly positioned and square on the spa.
CMI-PLAST 120830
Step #2
Using the #10 x 1” mounting screws, attach the left and right Mounting Brackets to the
appropriate sides of the spa. Caution: to prevent splitting of wood cabinet, pre-drill
holes with a 1/16” drill bit. Mounting height is optional (see Fig. 1). By positioning the
Brackets 8” down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 9” of clearance behind the spa
will be needed. Mounted at this position approximately 75% of the spa cover will be
standing above the spa surface in the o position. By positioning the Brackets 12”
down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 15” clearance behind the spa will be
needed. Mounted at this position, approximately 50% of the spa cover will be standing
above the spa surface in the o position.
Step #3
Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (see Fig. 2). After the Pivot Arms are
connected, tilt them back into the upright position.
Step #4
Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the Center Coupler piece. Then slide the
Support Arms into the Pivot Arms (see Fig. 3).
Step #5
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the Center Coupler piece and Support
Arms so that the Center Coupler is laying parallel to the spa cover’s hinge about 1/2”
away (see Fig. 4). Using the #10 self tapping screws, fasten the Support Arms to the
Pivot Arms and the Center Coupler piece. Note: Be sure to rotate the Center Coupler
so that the inserted screws are at a horizontal angle with the heads facing the back
of the spa.
Step #6
Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap the Small Black Dome
Caps on the heads of all exposed #10 screw heads. Push the 7/16” plug into the
unused bracket (H) hole.
CAUTION!
Do not use the Covermate in high wind condition. Injury from the spa cover being
blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
C 100003 CENTER COUPLER 1
H 100021 MOUNTING BRACKET 2
K 100010 3/8 X 3" HEX CAP BOLT 2
L 100011 3/8 NYLON LOCKNUT 2
M 100012 3/8 FLAT WASHER 4
N 100013 #10 X 5/8" SELF TAPPING SCREWS 12
O 100014 #10 X 1" MOUNTING SCREWS 24
P 100015 LARGE BLACK DOME CAP 2
Q 100016 SMALL BLACK DOME CAP 36
Step #7
Attach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Covermate by
simply snapping it into place and inserting the middle self tapping screw (see Fig. 5).
PivotArm
SupportArm
Center Coupler
Cover Hinge
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 3
A
D
I
TowelMate
Figure 1
Figure 2
D
K
H
Figure 1
Mounting Bracket
H
M
M
L
N
Self-
Tapping
Screw
Mounting Bracket
Pivot Arm
Washer Washer
Hex Cap Bolt
Locknut
Figure 4 Figure 5
Covermate I Plastic
Installation Instructions - Updated as of 08/30/12
Step #1
Position the spa cover (in closed position) on the spa, making sure that all four corners
are properly positioned and square on the spa.
CMI-PLAST 120830
Step #2
Using the #10 x 1” mounting screws, attach the left and right Mounting Brackets to the
appropriate sides of the spa. Caution: to prevent splitting of wood cabinet, pre-drill
holes with a 1/16” drill bit. Mounting height is optional (see Fig. 1). By positioning the
Brackets 8” down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 9” of clearance behind the spa
will be needed. Mounted at this position approximately 75% of the spa cover will be
standing above the spa surface in the o position. By positioning the Brackets 12”
down from the top of the spa shell, approx. 15” clearance behind the spa will be
needed. Mounted at this position, approximately 50% of the spa cover will be standing
above the spa surface in the o position.
Step #3
Connect the Pivot Arms to the Mounting Brackets (see Fig. 2). After the Pivot Arms are
connected, tilt them back into the upright position.
Step #4
Insert the long end of the Support Arms into the Center Coupler piece. Then slide the
Support Arms into the Pivot Arms (see Fig. 3).
Step #5
Lay the Covermate on the spa cover. Adjust the Center Coupler piece and Support
Arms so that the Center Coupler is laying parallel to the spa cover’s hinge about 1/2”
away (see Fig. 4). Using the #10 self tapping screws, fasten the Support Arms to the
Pivot Arms and the Center Coupler piece. Note: Be sure to rotate the Center Coupler
so that the inserted screws are at a horizontal angle with the heads facing the back
of the spa.
Step #6
Slip the black hand grips to the edge of the spa cover and snap the Small Black Dome
Caps on the heads of all exposed #10 screw heads. Push the 7/16” plug into the
unused bracket (H) hole.
CAUTION!
Do not use the Covermate in high wind condition. Injury from the spa cover being
blown over and impacting the spa user can occur.
ITEM PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
C 100003 CENTER COUPLER 1
H 100021 MOUNTING BRACKET 2
K 100010 3/8 X 3" HEX CAP BOLT 2
L 100011 3/8 NYLON LOCKNUT 2
M 100012 3/8 FLAT WASHER 4
N 100013 #10 X 5/8" SELF TAPPING SCREWS 12
O 100014 #10 X 1" MOUNTING SCREWS 24
P 100015 LARGE BLACK DOME CAP 2
Q 100016 SMALL BLACK DOME CAP 36
Step #7
Attach the provided 3 hook TowelMate on the preferred side of your Covermate by
simply snapping it into place and inserting the middle self tapping screw (see Fig. 5).
PivotArm
SupportArm
Center Coupler
Cover Hinge
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 3
A
C
D
I
TowelMate
Figure 1
Figure 2
D
K
H
Figure 1
Mounting Bracket
H
M
M
L
N
Self-
Tapping
Screw
Mounting Bracket
Pivot Arm
Washer Washer
Hex Cap Bolt
Locknut
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