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Installing a Rectangular Cover
 Step
1
Measure the cover and pool exactly. Lay cover over pool and adjust for equal
overlap at all 4 corners of the pool. Example: a 20' x 40' rectangular pool
takes a 22' x 42' cover. Overlap may vary 11" to 14".
Step 2
To determine anchor points for the 2 anchors at each corner of the pool,
measure 18" back from the edge of the cover (not the edge of the pool).
Measure at right angles to the cover edge, as illustrated in Figure 1.
Step 3
Install the 8 anchors at the 4 corners of the pool (see Anchor Installation
below). Attach springs to cover straps, then install springs on anchors,
using Installation Rod (see Spring Installation below).
Step 4
Snap a chalk line along the perimeter of the pool, using corner anchors 18"
from cover as a guide. See Figure 1. This will ensure that all anchors will
be aligned.
Step 5
With all 4 corners secured, locate remaining anchor points individually by
pulling back each strap until cover edge is aligned with corner overlap.
Anchors should be installed 18" back from aligned cover edge along strap
line at right angle to cover edge. (NOTE: Chalk line should indicate proper
distance for anchors to be aligned.)
Step 6
When all anchors and springs are installed, conduct a final check. Adjust
all springs so that tension is equal on all parts of the cover and the cover
edge lies in a straight line on all sides.
Anchor
Installation
Installing anchors in concrete decks
Once anchor positions have been determined (see General Instructions above),
you will need to drill holes in the concrete deck at these points to
accommodate LOOP-LOC's brass anchoring system.
Step 1
Drill 3/4" hole at anchor point 2 1/4" deep. For best results, it is
recommended that a rotary hammer drill and a long spline bit be used. To
maintain consistent depth in all holes, use tape to mark a point 2.1/4" from
the tip of the bit, and drill to this point each time.
Step 2
IMPORTANT: Use silicone spray on all anchor inserts, shells, and Tamp Tool
before installing. When cover is removed, all anchors must be flushed out
with a hose and re-sprayed with silicone before closing. If this is not
done, you may encounter difficulty when trying to raise inserts in the fall.
Step 3
Insert brass anchor casing into hole and tamp lightly with Tamp Tool to
ensure tight fit, as shown in Figure 4.
Step 4
Screw brass insert into casing, as shown in Figure
4.
Installing anchors in other surfaces
Pavers, brick, or stone:
When decks are made with brick, stone or pavers laid on sand, or on a cement
slab, the anchor-in-pipe method must be used or the cover cannot be
considered safe and warranted.
For each anchor
to be installed by this method, you will need to use 3/4" inside diameter
pipe or conduit with a minimum length of 15".
Step 1
Insert brass anchor casing into end of pipe or conduit and secure.
 Step
2
Using rotary drill with 1" bit (if using pipe supplied by LOOP-LOC), or
appropriate sized bit for pipe you are using, drill hole through the deck
large enough to accommodate pipe or conduit at anchor points. Wherever
possible, drill between bricks or pavers to avoid cracking them. Continue
drilling in case concrete is laid under the soil.
Step 3
Drive assembled pipe through hole and into ground until flush, as shown in
Figure 5. Place a block of wood or other material over the end of the pipe
before driving to prevent damage to the anchor assembly.
Step 4
Screw brass insert into casing, as shown in Figure
5.
Gravel, soil, or planter areas:
When anchors are to be installed directly in any type of gravel, soil or
loose ground, you must also use the anchor-in-pipe method. After assembling
anchor casing in pipe, follow instructions from Step 3 above.
Wood Decks:
 If
a wood deck is at least 1 5/8" thick, the standard concrete deck anchoring
procedure may be used. If deck is thinner, LOOP-LOC recommends an
anchor-in-pipe installation method. Wood Deck Anchor Flanges may also be
used, at the dealer's discretion, depending on the quality, thickness and
strength of the specific type of wood at the job site.
Note: For any synthetic wood type materials that do
not meet the above criteria, use the standard anchor-in-pipe method.
Anchor-in-Pipe:
Follow instructions for PAVERS, BRICK OR STONE above. IMPORTANT: You must
use pipe or conduit long enough to extend 15" into the ground itself, taking
into account space between wood deck and ground
(see Figure 6). Pipe must always be inserted at least 15" into ground
for cover to be considered safe and warranted.
Wood Deck
Anchor Flanges are installed as follows (see Figure
7):
Step 1
Counter-sink 1 1/2" diameter hole 1/8" deep into wood deck using self-boring
bit.
Step 2
Drill 3/4" diameter hole into wood deck - minimum 2" deep.
Step 3
Insert wood deck anchor flange into hole and tap until top of flange is
flush with wood deck.
Step 4
Secure flange with 4 wood screws.
Step 5
Screw brass insert into flange, as usual.
Spring
Installation
 Attaching
springs to straps
Lace straps around the squared-off end of springs using the method pictured
in Figure 8. This allows for easy adjustment
of straps, thus ensuring proper compression of springs.
Installing springs on anchors
Step 1
Insert Installation Rod through retaining ring on end of spring
(see Figure 9).
Step 2
Place heel of rod behind anchor bolt. Pull rod handle away from cover edge,
until retaining ring on spring slides over anchor bolt
(see Figure 10).
Step 3
Rotate rod until heel is free from anchor bolt. Cover is now secured to
anchor.
Spring Compression
Proper spring compression is crucial for a correct fit in all installations.
Please follow these guidelines:
LOOP-LOC Safety Swimming Pool Covers (In-Ground):
All new mesh covers tend to shrink in their cartons. By compressing springs
almost totally (at least 85-90%) during the initial installation, you will
ensure the cover will stretch back to its normal size. It is also
recommended that the springs be retightened 2 to 3 weeks after initial
installation to ensure that they remain approximately 70-75% compressed at
all times.
ULTRA-LOC SOLID Swimming Pool Covers (In-Ground):
Due to the very minimal stretch of ULTRA-LOC material, initial spring
compression for our ULTRA-LOC covers should be set to approximately 60%.
When equipped with drain panels, spring tension adjustments may be necessary
to promote proper drainage. To maintain safety, any standing water must be
pumped off immediately. An approved automatic cover pump is available from
LOOP-LOC
 Removing
springs from anchors
Step 1
Insert Installation Rod over anchor bolt with heel of rod facing cover
(see Figure 11).
Step 2
Pressing downward, rotate rod 180 degrees so that heel of rod is between
anchor bolt and retaining ring (see Figure 12).
Step 3
Tilt rod slightly toward cover until retaining ring slides off of anchor
bolt. Cover is now released from anchor.
Raised Wall
Installation
When an
installation includes a raised bond beam, wall, rock or waterfall, the
regular anchoring procedure cannot be used because of inadequate deck area.
In these situations, the cover will be manufactured with snap hooks sewn to
the underside. The snap hooks are designed to fasten to eyebolts (also
provided with the cover) which must be installed in the raised wall.
IMPORTANT: Install this section of the cover
FIRST. Never attempt to bypass use of snap hooks when cover is provided with
them. All covers MUST be installed drum-tight to eliminate excessive wear,
which will NOT be covered under our 10-year pro-rated warranty. Following
the below procedures is crucial to ensuring proper installation and wear of
the cover.
I nstalling
eyebolts and snaphooks
Step 1
Using the Anchor Plan provided with the cover, locate eyebolt locations.
Step 2
At first eyebolt location, drill a 3/8" hole to a depth of 3".
Step 3
With the washer on the eyebolt, thread the eyebolt 4 complete turns
(approximately half way) into the wall anchor. See
Figure 13.
Step 4
Insert the wall anchor assembly into the 3/8" hole until the washer is
pressed against the wall (you may have to tap with a mallet).
See Figure 13.
 Step
5
Using a screwdriver, turn the eyebolt in a clockwise direction to ?set? the
wall anchor. Remember to end with the eyebolt in the horizontal position.
Step 6
Once the eyebolt is in, fasten the snap hook to the eyebolt as illustrated
in Figure 14.
For Wood Obstructions:
When
raised obstructions are made of wood, wall anchors are not used. Rather, eye
bolts are installed directly into the wood obstruction and secured with the
washer and nut (also provided):
Step 1
Using the Anchor Plan provided with the cover, locate eye bolt locations.
Step 2
At each eye bolt location, drill a 5/16" diameter hole through the wood
obstruction.
Step 3
Insert eye bolt directly through hole, and secure with washer and nut
provided (see Figure 15).
Step 4
Fasten snap hook on cover to eye bolt as above.
Child Safety Barrier Installations
LOOP-LOC SAFEEDGE® Installation
In cases where raised obstructions, such as walls, at the edge of a pool may
create a gap, the cover will be provided with LOOP-LOC's patented SAFEDGE®
child safety barrier - a tough plastic extrusion sewn into the cover to fill
the gap. Installation is as follows:
SAFEDGE may be
trimmed to fit irregularities at the job site; cutting too much, however,
might affect safety or damage the cover.
LOOP-LOC GAPGUARD® Installation
LOOP-LOC's patented GAPGUARD® is used to close the spaces created by varying
deck levels, such as steps. GAPGUARD is manufactured 15" wide, but should be
trimmed, after cover is fully adjusted and tightened, to lie flush against
rise of deck, as shown:
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