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COVANA Oasis Installation Manual

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2019
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2019/04/03
C.A. 232859

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  • Page 1 2019 Revision 0 2019/04/03 C.A. 232859...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Uncrating ................................17 Assembly preparation ............................22 Lifting mechanism assembly ..........................23 AC light kit installation ............................28 Lifting mechanism assembly (continued) ......................34 Testing the Oasis cover ............................36 Non-permanent mounting plate installation ......................37 Seal application ..............................38 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP ............................40 Avoiding the risk of electrocution ..........................40 Grounding and power supply connection ......................41...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX ................................49 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (Customer copy) ....................59 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST (Installer copy) .......................61 INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...

  • Page 4: Safety

     Never use any type of pressure washer or buffer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS to clean any surface of the COVANA cover. This could result in premature wear or damage. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM REGULARLY.

  • Page 5: Avoiding The Risk Of Electrocution

    Install the COVANA cover in such a way that and tools.  drainage directs water away from the electrical Do not roll the COVANA cover onto its side or and base mechanical components. slide it on its side. This will damage the siding. ...

  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    WARNING REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE COVANA COVER  Any modifications to the COVANA cover, such as mechanical, electrical or aesthetic ones, may cause the cover to operate in an unwanted or dangerous way.

  • Page 7: Labeling

    LABELING WARNING Removing any labels from the COVANA cover will void product certification. All labels should always remain visible. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that these labels are always visible and should never be removed. Risk of electrocution warning, located on the operator unit.
  • Page 8 Key switch warning located on the key switch. Do not step symbol, located on top of the operator unit. Maintenance information, located on the outershell. Electrical information, located on the key switch cable. LABELING INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Part Figure Function All-weather seal The all-weather seal will help protect sleeves from damage due to weather. Figure 1 Contour seal The contour seal ensures uniform contact between the inner shell and the hot tub. It prevents excessive water and other contaminants from entering the spa.
  • Page 10 CTS-70 The CTS-70 is in the roof of the Oasis cover. It keeps the wire perfectly taut throughout the cover’s up and down cycles. (Continuous tension system) (optional) Figure 6 Drive shaft The drive shaft transmits the power between the motor-side and non-motor-side jack assemblies.
  • Page 11 The motor frame is composed of the two motor-side jacks and the operator. Figure 15 Non-motor-side The non-motor jacks are a main part of the COVANA cover. They jack and the motor-side jacks enable the cover to move. Figure 16...
  • Page 12 The wire guard is an assembly that will house a wire that comes (optional) from the cover to light up the LED light kit on your Oasis cover. It protects the wire from becoming overly taut and will release extra wire if this happens.

  • Page 13: Hardware Identification Table

    #8 x 1/2″ self-drilling Robertson screw used to fasten the inner sleeve to the COVANA cover. 1/4″-20 x 2 1/4″ hexagonal bolt used to assemble the feet of the posts. 1/4″-20 Nylon-insert locknut.
  • Page 14 #2 x 2″ Robertson bit. 5/16″ nylon washer used to connect the U-frames 5/16″ painted washer. 1/4″ nylon washers used to fasten the bottom of the sleeves with M6 x 20 mm screw. M6 clip-on barrel nut used to secure the sleeve at the bottom of each post.

  • Page 15: Installation Preparation

    To ensure safe use of the COVANA cover, it must be  The key switch must be permanently mounted installed on a properly prepared surface. It is and located 5 ft (1.5 m) away from the hot tub and...

  • Page 16: Foundation Preparation

    Foundation preparation  The Oasis cover requires a clean, flat and level surface, such as an engineered wood deck or a concrete slab.  Each of the four jacks of the COVANA cover must be properly anchored to the foundation using at least one of the pre-drilled holes located at the foot of each post.

  • Page 17: Installation

     1/2″ (13 mm) socket wrench and spanner CAUTION  The COVANA cover should be installed by a certified COVANA installer. Having the COVANA cover installed by someone who is not certified will void the warranty. Ask your local COVANA dealer for information on certified installers.
  • Page 18 4) Remove the parts box, the foam pieces and the seal from the crate. Temporarily put these items in a safe place. (Figure 26) Seal Foam pieces 5) Use scissors or a utility knife to cut the four cable ties holding the sleeve boxes (2 boxes per Part box side) and discard the cable ties.
  • Page 19 1″ bolt holding the jack to the bracket. There is one bolt per side. Do not discard this bolt and bushing; they are required to assemble the COVANA cover. (Figure 30) 11) Remove the white foam paper on the cover’s top. (Figure 31)
  • Page 20 16) Remove the cardboard top and sides by simply unfolding them on the ground. (Figure 34) 17) If your COVANA cover was delivered with roller shades, remove the cardboard cylinders from the holes in the side panels and place them in a safe place.
  • Page 21 Bottom section Pulling direction  Do not flip the bottom section, this might scratch the COVANA cover if the nails are protruding from the wood. Pulling the bottom section is the best method to ensure no aesthetic damage.  Flatten any protruding nails.

  • Page 22: Assembly Preparation

    The foam pieces must be placed on the flat top surface of the hot tub. 2) Place the top section of the COVANA cover on the hot tub and center it as best as possible. Measure your hot tub’s dimensions and put the long side of the COVANA cover on the longest side of the hot tub.

  • Page 23: Lifting Mechanism Assembly

    Figure 43 need the motor frame to be on the short side of Right side for post assembly the COVANA cover, whereas the long-side model will need the motor frame on the long side of the COVANA cover. U-frame 2) IMPORTANT: The steps that follow are side- bracket specific.
  • Page 24 Motor-side jack assembly (left shown) 8) Position the left non-motor-side jack in the remaining corner of the COVANA cover. The square shaft at the bottom of the jack should face toward the motor frame, and the U-frame bracket should be inward. If not, review the previous steps to assemble the left and the right post feet.
  • Page 25 Plastic Non-motor-side Motor-side washer 11) Install the long aluminum U-frame over the left jack assembly direction driveshaft and ensure it lines up with motor-side and non-motor-side jack assemblies. Fasten it in place using two hexagonal 5/16″-18 x 2″ bolts, two 5/16″-18 nylon-insert lock nuts and Plastic washer Nylon-insert...
  • Page 26 15) Fasten a short U-frame to each end of the front frame cut-out and then install the entire assembly between the front posts. Use four hexagonal 5/16″-18 x 2″ bolts, four 5/16″-18 nylon-insert lock nuts and eight 5/16″ plastic washers per side. Use 1/2″ (13 mm) socket wrench and spanner.
  • Page 27 18) Install the clip-on barrel nuts at the bottom of the non-motor-side jack assemblies for the sleeves, using Phillips M6 x 20 mm screws and 1/4″ nylon washers. Only the non-motor-side jack assemblies need clip-on barrel nuts installed. (Figure 53) Clip-on barrel nut NOTE: Do not fully screw in the M6 screws;...
  • Page 28 19) Unscrew the 3/8″-24 x1″ Allen bolt with a 7/32″ (5.5 mm) socket on the top of all four jack assemblies. Put these parts in a safe place. 20) Slide the sleeves over all four jacks. (Figure 54) Be sure to align the opening at the bottom of the sleeves with the U-frames attached.

  • Page 29: Ac Light Kit Installation

    AC light kit installation Light switch button If your COVANA cover came with a light kit, follow location the steps below. If not, skip to next section, Lifting mechanism assembly (continued). 1) Before splitting the cover into two pieces, fully unscrew any bolts on all four corners that fasten the outer shell to the inner shell if needed.
  • Page 30 Wire Guard 4) While holding the outer shell open, cut and remove the two cable ties that hold the wire guard. (Figure 61 and Figure 62) WARNING  Completely remove the cable ties, as they could interfere with the CTS-70 mechanism. 5) Open the wire guard by ripping the plastic off.
  • Page 31 7) Clean the surface of the outer sleeve positioned on the opposite corner of the light button. Snap point Remove any dirt or contaminant and dry the surface (Figure 64). 8) Use the supplied alcohol swab and rub it on the surface of the outer sleeve positioned on the opposite corner of the light button to clean the surface.
  • Page 32 11) Peel a small corner off the red plastic film on the double-sided tape, fold this tape toward the outside. (Do this step for both sides) (Figure 66) 12) Align and position the bottom of the wire guard against the foot plate that lines up with the inner shell hole.
  • Page 33 Wire guard 15) Now connect the bottom harness to the wire connector guard connector. The bottom harness is attached to the key switch cable. Cut the cable tie that holds the bottom harness. Connect it to the wire guard connector. (Figure 70) WARNING Figure 70 ...

  • Page 34: Lifting Mechanism Assembly (Continued)

    Lifting mechanism assembly (continued) Corner 1) Ensure the COVANA cover is centered. Use a bracket measuring tape on all four sides and make sure it is still resting on the foam spacers. If not, center the COVANA cover, using a measuring tape on all four sides.
  • Page 35 5) Then, use four #8 x 1/2″ self-tapping Robertson screws to fasten one bracket to its post. (Figure 75) Tighten with care; self-tapping screws can break when screwed in too hard. Note: Follow the pattern shown in Figure 76 (A to D).

  • Page 36: Testing The Oasis Cover

    (continued) section.  Ensure that the base of the COVANA cover is not in a flood zone. Any damage caused by flooding or water accumulation will not be covered under 7) Check whether the posts are still level before the warranty.

  • Page 37: Non-Permanent Mounting Plate Installation

    Note: This setup is only available for hot tub base sizes larger than 82” wide for Standard COVANA Units and 87” wide for Long Side COVANA Units. After the unit has been installed, but BEFORE installing the seal, proceed with the non- permanent mounting plate installation.

  • Page 38: Seal Application

    Masking tape Seal application Once the COVANA cover has been fully assembled, raise the cover and remove the foam spacers and tape. Lower the cover and walk around the entire perimeter of the hot tub, observing where the inner shell will contact the hot Clip tub.
  • Page 39  Make sure the seal stays tightly in the clips to light button (for the Oasis cover with the light ensure its proper positioning. kit). Lift the cover all the way up and pay attention 9) Lower the cover onto the seal.

  • Page 40: Electrical Hook-Up

    COVANA cover.  Always have a licensed electrical contractor...

  • Page 41: Grounding And Power Supply Connection

    Grounding and power supply connection 1) Remove the four screws on the bottom side of the COVANA operator and remove the cover. (Figure 84) 2) Refer to the complete wiring diagrams for the European or North American models in the appendix.

  • Page 42: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Side elevation 22 7/8” (57 cm) Maximum overall height: 115” (292 cm) The hot tub must fit within these height specifications: Min: 34” (86 cm) Max 48” (122 cm) Figure 85 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Frame Dimensions And Foot Print

    Frame dimensions and foot print Standard model **NOT TO SCALE** Figure 86 INSTALLATION MANUAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 44 Long side (LS) model **NOT TO SCALE** Figure 87 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Electrical Specifications

    The COVANA Oasis cover requires a dedicated single-phase 115 V AC (North America) or 220 VAC (Europe) hard-wired power supply.  The COVANA Oasis cover must be installed in accordance with and comply with all applicable local codes and regulations. All wiring and connections should be performed by a qualified electrician. ...

  • Page 46: Limit Switch Adjustment

    Note: The up and down limit switches have been factory-adjusted and there should be no need to re- adjust them. If adjustments are required to ensure the COVANA cover does not come in contact with surrounding obstacles while being raised, the Figure 88 maximum height may be reduced.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Check the breaker panel. disconnected.  movement) Check if any electrical cables are damaged or pinched.  COVANA cover does Remove all debris from top of COVANA  Posts are frozen. not raise or lower. cover.  Cover is obstructed. ...
  • Page 48  Cover raises but does  Certified electrician only. Open the operator The cam plate is incorrectly not lower. and check for faulty up and down limit positioned or missing. switches.  The key switch is faulty.   Remove power before performing any Limit switches cannot move electrical work.

  • Page 49: Appendix

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  • Page 59: Installation Checklist (Customer Copy)

    □ All the parts that came with the COVANA cover are installed. □ The start-up procedure is completed. (The key sequence responds correctly and Testing the COVANA cover section is completed.) □ The all-weather seal functions properly. (The cover raises and lowers properly.) □...
  • Page 60 Contact your dealer for all service-related issues. Made in Canada by COVANA, a division of Canimex Group. www.COVANA.com PATENTED CANADA 2,532,429 US 11/162,557 UK 0515168.3 AUSTRALIA 2006200251 The information in this manual was accurate at the time of print. The manufacturer reserves the right to change or improve its product without prior notice.

  • Page 61: Installation Checklist (Installer Copy)

    □ All the parts that came with the COVANA cover are installed. □ The start-up procedure is completed. (The key sequence responds correctly and Testing the COVANA cover section is completed.) □ The all-weather seal functions properly. (The cover raises and lowers properly.) □...
  • Page 62 Contact your dealer for all service-related issues. Made in Canada by COVANA, a division of Canimex Group. www.COVANA.com PATENTED CANADA 2,532,429 US 11/162,557 UK 0515168.3 AUSTRALIA 2006200251 The information in this manual was accurate at the time of print. The manufacturer reserves the right to change or improve its product without prior notice.

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