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T 3 Evo
Automatic Pool Cover | Owner's Manual
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Section 7.
Fabric Maintenance
and Care
With over 50 years of experience, we have seen well-
maintained covers last far beyond expectations. The
key to a long-lasting, healthy cover has been proper
pool chemical balance and regular care and cleaning
of the cover.
7.1
Extra Slack in the Fabric
Our customers often question the extra slack in the
pool cover. We include slack in our pool covers for
the following reasons:
• Rain and Snow Loads: The pool cover needs
extra slack to handle rain and snow loads.
• Fabric Shrinks: The pool cover fabric will shrink
between one to two percent, which can equal
three to four inches on a 20-foot wide pool cover.
Indoor pools may shrink more because they are
often heated year-round.
7.2
Debris and Obstacles
• Sharp Objects: Remove any sharp objects
and obstacles before opening the cover. Sharp
objects can damage the cover.
• Obstacles: Remove any obstacles (toys, dirt,
rocks etc.) in the track, on the cover, or in the
mechanism housing.
• Debris: Remove leaves, water, etc. promptly to
prevent residue-buildup on the vinyl. When the
cover does become soiled from dirt, organic
matter, or undissolved chemicals, clean it.
7.3
Cleaning
• Rinse: Regularly rinse the cover fabric
with a pump in place to remove water and
contaminants. Even if the cover does not appear
dirty, harmful chemical deposits can accumulate
on the fabric and can cause premature fabric
failure if the fabric is not rinsed regularly.
• Stains: For stains, use a soft bristle brush and
scrub the cover with fresh, clean water.
• Oils and Stubborn Stains: For oils, such as
suntan lotion or stubborn stains that cannot be
removed by scrubbing, use a small amount of
non-detergent cleanser. Never use detergents
on the vinyl. One of the most available
non-detergent cleaners is Ivory
(not dish-washing liquid). Use the bar soap on
bar soap
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a wet cloth and scrub the soiled area. Rinse well
with fresh water.
• Algae: For algae stains, especially black algae,
use a mixture of water and Clorox
Use one (1) part Clorox to nine (9) parts water.
Make sure you use Clorox, not the pool's
chlorine. You can apply this solution directly on
the algae. Some algicides contain detergent and
may damage the cover.
7.4
Repair Holes
Use the vinyl patch kit to patch even the smallest
holes as soon as they occur. If water penetrates
the vinyl and comes in contact with the scrim (the
reinforcing thread), the thread will soak up water
and carry chemicals and contaminates to the inside
of the material. This may lead to stiffening and or
delamination of the vinyl. Patching should be done
on both sides of the hole in the cover if possible.
7.5
Winterizing Your Cover
The cover can support a limited amount of water,
snow, and ice. Each gallon of water on the cover
weighs eight pounds and a few inches of rain can
quickly result in a ton of water. Without the support
of water underneath the cover, tracks may pull off,
the cover may tear, or other damage could occur
to the pool that may create a hazardous situation.
It is important to maintain the same water level
all year.
Make at least monthly inspections of the water
level under the pool cover.
7.5.1 Fall Maintenance
It is important to keep all water pumped off your
cover as freezing weather approaches so you can go
through the winter with as little weight as possible
on the cover. Your pump can be left on the cover
through freezing weather. Follow instructions as
described in section 5.
ENGLISH
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