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Safety Cover Installation Guide
Installing your own safety cover can save you a lot of money and with our installation guide, it couldn't be easier! With our detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions you should have your safety cover installed quickly and safely.

If you need help installing your safety cover, give us a call and we will help you along!
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  • Installing anchors in concrete decks
Once anchor positions have been determined (see General Installation) you will need to drill holes in the concrete deck at these points to accommodate the anchoring system.
Step 1:
Drill 3/4" hole at anchor point 2 1/4" deep. For best results, it is recommended that a rotary hammer drill and a long spline bit be used. To maintain consistent depth in all the holes, use tape to mark a point 2 1/4" from the tip of the bit and drill to this point each time.
Step 2:
IMPORTANT: Use silicone spray on all anchor inserts, shells and Tamp Tool before installing. When cover is removed, all anchors must be flushed out with a hose and re-sprayed with silicone before closing. If this is not done, you may encounter difficultly when trying to raise inserts in the fall.

Figure 4
 Step 3:
Insert Brass anchor casing into hole and tamp lightly with Tamp Tool to ensure tight fit, as shown in Figure 4.
 
  • Installing anchors in other surfaces
PAVERS, BRICK OR STONE: WOOD DECK

When decks are made with brick, stone or pavers laid on sand, or on a cement slab, the anchor-in-pipe method must be used or the cover cannot be considered safe and warranted.

For each anchor to be installed by this method, you will need to use 3/4" inside diameter pipe or conduit that's a minimum length of 15".

If a wood deck is at least 1 5/8" thick, the standard concrete deck anchoring procedure may be used. If deck is thinner, we recommend an anchor-in-pipe installation method. Wood Deck Anchor Flanges may also be used depending upon the quality, thickness and strength of the specific type of wood at the job site. NOTE: Any synthetic wood type materials that do not meet the above criteria should utilize the standard anchor in pipe method.
Step 1:
Insert brass anchor casing into end of pipe or conduit and secure.
Step 2:
Using rotary drill with 1" bit, if using pipe supplied Loop-Loc, or appropriate sized bit for pipe you are using, drill hole through the deck large enough to accommodate pipe or conduit at anchor points. Wherever possible, drill between bricks or pavers to avoid cracking them. Continue drilling in case concrete is laid under the soil.

Anchor-In-Pipe:
Follow the instructions for PAVERS, BRICK OR STONE.
Important: You must use pipe of conduit long enough to extend 15" into the ground itself, taking into account space between wood deck and ground (see Figure 6). Pipe must always ne inserted at least 15" into ground for cover to be considered safe and warranted.

Wood Deck Anchor Flanges
are installed as follows (see Figure 7):
Step 3:
Drive assembled pipe through hole into ground until flush, as shown in Figure 5. Place block of wood or other material over the end of the pipe before driving to prevent damage to the anchor assembly.
Step 1:
Counter-sink 1 1/2" diameter hole 1/8" deep into wood deck using self-boring bit.
Step 2:
Drill 3/4" diameter hole into wood deck-minimum 2" deep.
Step 3:
Insert wood deck anchor flange into hole and tap until top of flange is flush with wood deck.
Step 4:
Secure flange with 4 wood screws.
Step 5:
Screw brass insert into flange, as usual.
Step 4: Screw brass insert into casing, as shown in Figure 5.
GRAVEL, SOIL OR PLANTER AREAS:
When anchors are to be installed directly into any type of gravel, soil or loose ground, you must also use the anchor-in-pipe method. After assembling anchor casing in pipe, follow instructions from Step 3 above. NOTE: Use stakes for more than 10% of the total installation will void the warranty.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7

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