Anchor DEFENDER MESH POOL COVER - Manual (Page 8)

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STEP 6: LOCATING/SETTING BRASS ANCHOR &
FASTENING SPRINGS
1) Brass anchors are placed approximately 1-5” from pool cover edge, (have cover as taut as
possible before marking for brass anchors.)
1a) Rectangular Pool Covers: Start with center strap of pool’s length (tag). See *NOTE
below. Mark for brass anchor location (use chalk). Drill hole and set anchor, see FIG. 1.
Attach end of spring to brass anchor, see Fig. 2A. Repeat on opposite end. Go
to center strap of the pool’s width and repeat the same procedure. Now work from center
straps (width and length) toward corners alternating side to side (do not begin with corner
straps). Once you have set brass anchors and fastened springs, go to corners and set
brass anchors. Brass anchors should be over 1” from 90º corner, see FIG. 3.
1b) Shaped Pool Covers: Start with center strap of pool’s length (tag). See *NOTE below.
Mark for brass anchor location (use chalk). Drill hole and set brass anchor, see FIG. 1.
Attach spring to brass anchor, see FIG. 2A. Repeat on opposite end with center strap. Go to
center strap of the pool width and repeat the same procedure. Now start working around your cover.
Remember to set brass anchor and fasten straps across from each other as you work around the
cover.
*NOTE: Before setting any brass anchors, check to see if there are any obstructions
such as diving boards, rocks, etc. at center web location. If there is obstruction at cen-
ter web, start with nearest web on either side.
DRILLING HOLES FOR BRASS ANCHORS
1) Drill holes no more than the depth of the brass anchor (1 5/8”). **Do not over-ream the
diameter of the hole. If this does happen, apply a masonry anchor adhesive to the brass
anchor before setting into hole. (Note: clean hole out before setting brass anchor).
2) With screw removed, place brass anchor into hole. With a hammer and setting tool, firmly tap brass
anchor into hole.
3) Brass anchor should be flush with deck.
**NOTE: For best results, use a sharp masonry bit and a high-
speed rotary hammer drill to reduce chipping. If chipping still
occurs, use flanges with brass anchors (available on request)
to cover these areas.
SCREW
REMOVED
3/4”
1 5/8”
FIG. 1
Setting Tool
Brass Anchor
(without screw)
Drilled hole