Based in Utah, USA, coverstar are the key manufacturer of automatic safety covers today.Their cover system has developed through many years of innovative design, precision engineering and quality production.Mechanical Benefits:The coverstar system is based on strength. For example, the sliders, which are traditionally the weakest part of a cover system, are more than four times as strong as any other slider used in the industry.Coverstar’s exclusive heavy-duty double row sealed stainless steel ball bearing pulleys have almost triple the load bearing capacity of single row pulleys used by other companies. In addition, the exclusive rope has abreaking strength of 2,200 psi, twice that of standard Dacron ropes. No sheer pins or bolts are used in the coverstar drive train, instead the system operates with keyways to provide maximum reliability.Within thedrive train, Coverstar’s exclusive Positive Shift Gear system completely disengages one gear before shifting to the other. Unlike other systems, it cannot double engage causing the system to try to run in both directions at the same time, causing gears to wear and slip.To top it all, the surrounding and connected heavy-duty frameworksand brackets are fully expandable, ensuring the most solid fixing and eliminating bent and/or broken brackets. Once the system is locked into place, it cannot move around.Fabric Benefits:All of the this would be worthless without a good quality fabric to cover the pool. Rather than use the industry standard vinyl’s, popular with other cover manufacturers, coverstar supply the far superior Ultragard II vinylcomposite in a range of colours. Ultragard II offers the best solution available to problems posed in safely covering a pool in current harsh environments. For those times when we do get sunny periods, you can be assured that the high level of UV resistance offered will reduce the level of colour fading considerably as compared to standard vinyl. Under test conditions, Ultragard II has been exposed to the equivalent of approximately fouryears of Florida sun and fading was shown to be negligible.This fabric also offers high resistance to chlorine, acid, ozone and other pool chemicals. In addition, Ultragard II is extremely tough. An acrylic coating on theunderside means that the fabric has a high resistance to abrasion, i.e. dragging the cover over a deck surface surrounding a pool is not a problem. Incorporated within the fabric is a double yarn rip stoptravelling both down and across the material. As well as helping to prevent shrinkage, this weave stops any tears or punctures which should occur from growing larger. All in all, coverstar Ultragard II is the idealpool cover fabric. Available in a wide range of colours.Why coverstar ?Due to limitations in the printing process the colours above may vary slightly and are for guidance only.FabricLong lasting 20 ounce acrylic coated vinyl Cover SystemsDeck-Mount.This is a fully above ground system. The mechanisms and guides are secured to the deck surround of thepool.This is the most common form of retrospective fit cover as no alteration is needed to the poolsurround providing it is solid and level. When fitted the roller is visible.Themechanisms at either end of the roller can be covered with white housings if required (at no extra cost), or you canindependently construct your own design of housing such as those pictured. Along with the following two system options and because guides are secured to the deck, almost anypools shape can be covered.Recessed Top-Guide.The same guide set up as the deck-mount, but all the mechanisms arerecessed into a pit for a neaterappearance. A pit lid can be supplied ifrequired (again at no extra cost).Thisis an aluminium lid which covers thepit neatly and allows access to theroller and mechanism.Your ownindependent design can be introducedif you wish.Horizontal Flush-Guide(Deck or Recessed).Flush guides sit in channels recessedalong either side of the pool, leaving aflush finish. Generally the guides sitbehind copings on a rectangular pool,but again, as this is a deck guidesystem almost any pool shape can becovered.Mechanism and roller can be deckmounted or recessed into a pit.Under-guide.These systems offer by far the neatestfinish for rectangular pools.The guidescan be suspended under a copingstone (if suitable) - known as standardunder-guide, or can be built into thepool wall while under construction -known as encapsulated under-guide.The track is virtually hidden and thepool is sealed from the pool wall notthe surrounding deck. All mechanismsare recessed into a pit and can becovered with the standard aluminiumlid.Deck Mounted Systems.The mechanism and guides needto be set square to the pool andcreate a pure rectangle.The guides must extend past theend of the pool by a minimum of18” to allow a good overlap ofthe cover.The mechanisms/roller should beset back 18” (457mm) from thefront of the pool to limit any coverdrag over the deck.In special cases the roller can beset back further. Please check withyour Coversatr dealer.The motor end mechanism willextend 30” (762mm) from theinside of the guide at the motorend.The non-motor endmechanism will extend 10” (???mm)from the inside of the guide at thenon-motor end.Top-guides are 2.5” (64mm) wideand 0.5” (13mm) high.The leading edge beam will need aclear space of 6” (152mm) abovedeck level in order to travel thelength of the pool cleanly.Recessed Top-GuideSystems.On covers up to 45’ (13.5m) a pit12” (300mm) wide x 12” (300mm)deep must be constructed. Forlarger covers please call yourCoverstar dealer for further details.The motor end of the pit needs toextend a minimum of 30” (762mm)from the inside of the guide. At thenon-motor end the pit shouldextend at least 10” (254mm) fromthe inside of the guide.Under-guide Systems.The pool must be a pure rectanglewith square corners.On covers up to 45’ (13.5m) a pit12” (300mm) wide x 12” (300mm)deep must be constructed. Forlarger covers please call yourCoverstar dealer for further details.The motor end of the pit shouldextend 30” (762mm) from the poolwall. The non-motor end of the pitshould extend 10” (254mm) fromthe pool wall.If the guide is to be suspendedfrom a coping cantilever thereshould be a 2” (50mm) flatoverhang and any hollows shouldbe grouted solid for extra strength.Encapsulated guides should beinstalled during construction of thepool.Basic Specifications The Ultragard II cover with ropes; theguides with all pulleys, sliders andstops; all tubes, rollers and wheelassemblies which support the cover;the complete drive mechanism specificto your requirements (i.e. whetherdeck or recessed, right or left hand).The hydraulic power pac hosesto connect to the drive mechanismand 10 litres of hydraulic oil.Controlling key switch and two keys.A coverstar submerle pump toplace on the closed cover to draw offany gathering rainwater.This iscomplete with a mesh bag to protectthe pump from debris, and cable toconnect the pump to the mains, butdoes not include lengths of hose todisperse the pumped water.Depending on which style of systemyou order, you can have, one of twomethods of covering the mechanism.For deck mount systems Coverstar provide white fibreglass housings forthe motor and non-motor end of theroller.These housings screw to thedeck securely and keep themechanisms safe, clean and out of site.The roller and covering material is lefton view.For recessed (pit installed) systems analuminium lid with brackets is includedin the cost.This is a hinged lid allowingaccess, in three parts, to the roller andmechanism below.The hinge isattached to the deck and the lid restson angle brackets mounted in the pit.Finally, the homeowner receives asmall pack containing guidance onusing and maintaining the system andcover pump, along with a videoinstructing the user on the systemsbenefits and methods of operation.What Do I Get?Cover operation:Coverstar is simple to operate via akey switch.When not in use the keycan be removed preventingunauthorised operation.Installation:A team of fully trained engineers caninstall your system if required. Usuallydone over two days depending onlocation, this service is offered for alltypes of systems provided.Alternatively, written instructions areprovided if you wish to complete yourown installation.Heavy-duty systems:If you have a pool for which a coverover 25’ (7.62m) wide and over 50’(15.24m) long would be required, aheavy-duty system can be produced.Separate quotes for the system,delivery and installation must besought.Optional extrasThere are many ways in which thestandard system can be adapted orenhanced for your specific needs. Ifyou are interested in any of theoptions listed below please call yourCoverstar dealer for a quotation andfurther information.Pit lid trays:Rigid brackets are available upon whichpaving can be directly laid. Alternatively,pit lid trays can be supplied to hold amore decorative and varied finish.Double coverage:Coverstar systems can cover almostany shaped pool, if not with one cover,then possibly with two! A doublecoverage system uses two covers at aconvenient meeting point. As with theexample shown, this now means thatawkward shaped pools, such as ‘L-shaped’ pools and ‘T-shaped’ pools, canbe covered safely.Basic operationalinstructionsImportant Safety Issues: Although asafety cover, the Coverstar is only safewhen used correctly. Never allowchildren to play with or operate thecover unless closely supervised.Whenever the cover is closed, thecover pump should be in place andset up for use; even a small quantity ofwater gathered on the covers surfacecan be a hazard. Always retract orclose the cover fully, a half open coveris extremely dangerous.Finally, although the closed cover will take the weight of many adults, it is never recommended that anyone should play on the cover.Option.Slack in the cover material:All fabric covers, such as the coverstar, are manufactured with aquantity of slack relevant to the pool size and style of cover system.There are several reasons for this. A cover that is too tight will pull against the tracks and will not operate properly. A cover that is made too small reduces the life of the cover and mechanism, causing premature failure of both the fabric and the mechanism due to the added stress. All fabric shrinks over a period of time.The amount of the shrinkage varies widely according to the type of fabric, how the fabric is manufactured, the temperature of the water, and the weather conditions. Slack is added to the fabric to compensate for fabric shrinkage. The cover must lie on the water in order to be safe. Most of the supporting strength of the cover comes from the support of the water directly under it. The slack addition calculation is designed, from experience, to give the cover and mechanism maximum life, as well as making the cover look as attractive as possible. Each cover will have some folds and wrinkles visible when it is closed. Does the system require maintenance? Yes. Basically keep it clean and running smoothly. Wash the cover every 6 months with a non-detergent soap. Clean all rotating surfaces by spraying with water every 6 months, this keeps them free of dirt and debris which may cause clogging. Clean the guides every 6 months also. With the cover open, spray water under pressure directly into the slot through which the cover travels, also spray into the pulley housings at the ends of the guides at close range to dislodge any debris which may have accumulated. Any dirt and grit which is allowed to build up in the guides will cause abrasion and premature failure of the ropes and webbing, this is not covered under warranty. After washing the pulleys clean, spray with a Teflon based spray to keep them lubricated. Finally, if you have a cover installed in a pit, make sure the drainage points are kept clear so the cover and mechanism do not stand in water for long periods.