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Installing an Automatic Pool Cover

Professional-grade guide to installing a track-mounted automatic pool safety cover system.

8-10 hours

Tools Needed

  • Drill
  • Level
  • Measuring tape
  • Wrench set
  • Wire strippers

Parts Needed

  • Automatic cover kit
  • Mounting hardware
  • Electrical wire

Step-by-Step Instructions

Planning

Measure pool dimensions accurately and order custom-fitted cover system.

Step 1: Install Track System

Mount aluminum tracks along both long sides of pool using concrete anchors.

Step 2: Install Motor Housing

Mount motor and reel system at one end of pool with proper electrical connection.

Step 3: Install Cover Fabric

Attach cover to reel and thread fabric through track system.

Step 4: Test and Adjust

Test opening/closing operation and adjust tension as needed.

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