Swimline 5100 Page 1 - Manual

You will use a series of pre-drilled holes, spaced approximately 1-1/2" and 7-1/2" inches from each end,
to join the large tubing to the small tubing. These holes are space 120 degrees apart. At the appropriate
time you will secure with self-drilling and tapping SS screws. Also take note of large holes that pierce
both end tubes. You will eventually use these holes to anchor tubing to Crank Handles with bolts provided.
• Loosely assemble extruded tubes together. Slide excess width into adjoining tubes, dividing it up
as equally as possible.
Note: You must have a minimum of 9” of overlap in each tube!
• Measure the width across the pool from plug surface to plug surface.
• Adjust the total length of the tube assembly to fit the span.
• Lock the tubes together by rotating each adjoining tube in the opposite direction. (See illustrations)
• Secure each tube with just 1 self drilling screw in each adjoining tube.
• Attach the tube assembly into the Crank and Tubing Plugs and check for fit.
• When all is OK drill and screw the remaining screws at each end of the overlapped poles. You should
have 6 screws on each tube end where there is a connection.
• Assemble Tube assembly together with Crank Handles and Tube Plugs by lining up hole in the end of
each tube fitted into Crank Handle and secure with plastic bolt and nut provided.
9. Attach Straps to Tubes:
Come in 6 inches from each tube end and attach a strap plate to the aluminum tube assembly.
Use the self drilling screws on the drill line to attach the plate. Look at the holes that were pre-drilled
at the factory and use the same drill line. There are 6 lines on each tube.
Take the remaining strap plates and connect them evenly along the length of the tube assembly.
Attach Straps to strap plate. (See illustration Above Right)
10. Attach Solar Blanket to Straps:
If Wheel is to be placed at the end of the pool, attach cover to strap plate with
plastic screw as shown in Illustration Below Left. If Wheel is to be placed in
offset position, then attach cover to strap plate forming a fold to act like a
hinge and the plastic screw will go through two layers of the solar blanket
as shown in Illustration Below Right. Bubbles should face down.
Advanced Reel System
For In Ground Solar Pool Covers
Minimum
9"
Overlap
Use Large Plug
For Pole Kit 5116
Only!
Measure Plug Surface To Plug Surface
Twist
Tubing To
Remove
Excess
Play Prior To
Screwing Together.
Thread
Strap
as Shown
Solar Blanket
Strap & Bracket
Plastic Screw
Solar Blanket Folded
Plastic Screw
Strap & Bracket