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ROUND
(for round covers)
Tools
Required:
-Power drill or hand drill with 3/16" drill bit
-1/2" socket with ratchet
-Hole punch
-Safety glasses
Mounting the Cover
Keeper
1) Mark center of
tub on opposite side from point of entry.
2) Measure out 20"
on each side of center mark.
3) Hold up Cover Keepers
bracket to upper ledge of hot tub. Mark hole with pencil. Repeat with other
bracket.
4) Drill 3/16"
holes on marks 1" to 1-1/2" into hot tub enclosure.
Caution: Always
check for hoses and wires on inside of tub enclosure.
5) Hold up individual
Cover Keeper bracket and insert screws with washers (5/16x1-1/2"
lag bolts). Tighten screws securely. Caution: Do not overtighten screws.
6) Repeat for other
Cover Keeper bracket
Attaching the Cover
Keeper Lift Strap
1) Using one of the
two rectangular plates, place plate one inch up from bottom of hot tub
cover flap, opposite from Cover Keeper brackets. Make sure
plate is centered on cover.
2) Punch holes through
cover flap at opposite ends of plate.
3) Put one plate on
each side of the hot tub cover flap. Using the ¼-20x1/2" screws
and nuts, attach securely to flap.
4) Cut out center
slot on plates and insert looped end of strap through back of flap.
5) Pull strap tight.
*Always remember to
fasten safety straps around cover when in the upright position.
Warning: Physically altering your hot tub cover may void your manufacturer's
warranty. BACK TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
STANDARD
(for rectangular or soft radius-edged
covers)
Tools Required:
-Power drill or hand drill with 3/16" bit.
-½" socket wrench
-hole punch
-safety glasses
Mounting the Cover
Keeper
1) Install Cover Keeper
on opposite side of hot tub from point of entry.
2) Locate Cover Keeper
8" to 10" from outside corners of hot tub. If possible, mount
Cover Keeper into vertical supports of hot tub enclosure.(If vertical
support is used, make sure to use longer lag bolts provided.) Position
support base of Cover Keepers so that they are against underside of upper
ledge.
3) Drill mounting
holes to a depth of 1" to 1-1/2" into hot tub enclosure. Caution:
Always check inside of enclosure for hoses and wires. Hold up individual
Cover Keeper bracket and insert screws with washers (5/16 x1-1/2"
lag bolts). Tighten screws securely.
4) Repeat for other
Cover Keeper bracket.
Attaching the Cover
Keeper Lift Strap
1) Using one of the
two rectangular plates, place plate one inch up from bottom of hot tub
cover flap, opposite from Cover Keeper brackets. Make sure
plate is centered on cover.
2) Punch holes through
cover flap at opposite ends of plate.
3) Put one plate on
each side of the hot tub cover flap. Using the ¼-20 x ½ screws
and nuts, attach securely to flap.
4) Cut out center
slot on plates and insert looped end of strap through back of flap.
5) Pull strap tight.
*Always remember to
fasten safety straps around cover when in the upright position.
Warning: Physically altering your hot tub cover may void your manufacturer's
warranty. BACK TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
OCTAGON(for
octagon covers)
Tools Required:
-Power drill or hand drill with 3/16" bit.
-½" socket wrench
-hole punch
-safety glasses
Mounting the Cover
Keeper
1) Install Cover Keeper
on opposite side of hot tub from point of entry.
2) Locate Cover Keeper
9" from inside corners of hot tub. If possible, mount framework into
vertical supports of hot tub enclosure. Position support base of Cover
Keeper so that they are against underside of upper ledge.
3) Drill mounting
holes to a depth of 1" to 1-1/2" into hot tub enclosure.
Caution: Always check inside of enclosure for hoses and wires.
Hold up individual Cover Keeper bracket and insert screws
with washers (5/16 x1-1/2" lag bolts). Tighten screws securely.
4) Repeat for other
Cover Keeper bracket.
Attaching the Cover
Keeper Lift Strap
1) Using one of the
two rectangular plates, place plate one inch up from bottom of hot tub
cover flap, opposite from Cover Keeper brackets. Make sure
plate is centered on cover.
2) Punch holes through
cover flap at opposite ends of plate.
3) Put one plate on
each side of the hot tub cover flap. Using the ¼-20 x ½ screws
and nuts, attach securely to flap.
4) Cut out center
slot on plates and insert looped end of strap through back of flap.
5) Pull strap tight.
*Always remember
to fasten safety straps around cover when in the upright position.
Warning: Physically altering your hot tub cover may void your manufacturer's
warranty. BACK TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
FLUSH
(for flush mounted covers)
Tools Required:
-Power drill or hand drill with ¼" bit
-1/2" socket wrench
-hole punch
-safety glasses
Mounting the Cover
Keeper
1) Install Cover Keeper
on opposite side of hot tub from point of entry.
2) Measure out 6"
from side of hot tub, and 10" in from each side of hot tub. Place
Cover Keeper and mark holes.
3) Drill 3/16"
holes into deck. Hold up individual Cover Keeper bracket and
insert screws with washers (5/16x1-1/2" lag bolts). Tighten
screws securely into deck.
Caution: Do not overtighten screws.
Attaching the Cover
Keeper Lift Strap
1) Using one of the
two rectangular plates, place plate one inch up from bottom of hot tub
cover flap, opposite from Cover Keeper brackets. Make sure
plate is centered on cover.
2) Punch holes through
cover flap at opposite ends of plate.
3) Put one plate on
each side of the hot tub cover flap. Using the ¼-20x1/2" screws
and nuts, attach securely to flap.
4) Cut out center
slot on plates and insert looped end of strap through back of flap.
5) Pull strap tight.
*Always remember to
fasten safety straps around cover when in the upright position.
Warning: Physically altering your hot tub cover may void your manufacturer's
warranty. BACK TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
GAZEBO (for
spas in enclosed gazebos or up against walls)
Tools Required:
-Power drill or hand drill with 3/16" bit.
-½" socket wrench
-hole punch
-safety glasses
Mounting the Cover
Keeper
1) Install Cover
Keeper on opposite side of hot tub from point of entry.
2) Locate Cover Keeper 8" to
10" from outside corners of hot tub. If possible, mount Cover
Keeper into vertical supports of hot tub enclosure.(If vertical
support is used, make sure to use longer lag bolts provided.) Position
support base of Cover Keepers so that they are against underside of
upper ledge.
3) Drill mounting
holes to a depth of 1" to 1-1/2" into hot tub enclosure.
Caution: Always check inside of enclosure for hoses and wires. Hold
up individual Cover Keeper bracket and insert screws with washers (5/16
x1-1/2" lag bolts). Tighten screws securely.
4) Repeat for other
Cover Keeper bracket.
Attaching the
Cover Keeper Lift Strap
1) Using one of the
two rectangular plates, place plate one inch up from bottom of hot
tub cover flap, opposite from Cover Keeper brackets. Make
sure plate is centered on cover.
2) Punch holes through
cover flap at opposite ends of plate.
3) Put one plate
on each side of the hot tub cover flap. Using the ¼-20 x ½ screws
and nuts, attach securely to flap.
4) Cut out center
slot on plates and insert looped end of strap through back of flap.
5) Pull strap tight.
*Always remember
to fasten safety straps around cover when in the upright position.
Warning: Physically altering your hot tub cover may void your manufacturer's
warranty. BACK TO THE TOP OF THIS PAGE
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