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6.a) Amendment to the Development Code pertaining to swimming pool automatic covers vs. satety fence. Jeff and Bea Melby, Applicants. �. a� � ana c�aa�sa�,sa,e,soo ��r Saint Poul,NM155101 651.292.4400 � tkda.com � �, TKDA Memorandum To: Scandia Planning Reference: Melby Application for Zoning Commission Amendment—Swimming Pools Copies To: Kristina Handt, City Administrator Jeff and Bea Melby, Applicants Keith Wille, Building Project No.: 15253.005 Inspector From: Sherri Buss, Planner Routing: Date: April 25, 2013 This memo includes information that supplements the staff report provided to the Planning Commission for its April 2 meeting. Background The Planning Commission requested that the Planner gather additional information related to the safety of swimming pool covers at the April meeting, including the following: • Additional comments from communities that require fences rather than automatic safety covers. • Background information the City of Stillwater gathered to inform the Planning Commission and Council for their review of the City's swimming pool ordinance. This memo summarizes the additional information gathered for those two items for use at the May meeting to continue the discussion related to the Melbys' request for an ordinance amendment to allow the use of automatic pool safety covers to substitute for the fencing currently required by Scandia's Development Code. Comments from Other Communities The Planner discussed pool safety requirements with the following, and summarized their comments as follows: Eric Searles, Senior Planner, City of Woodbury—the City has recently updated its ordinance related to swimming pools. A copy of sections related to pool covers is attached. Eric's comments included the following: • The City's ordinance generally requires fencing for pool safety. The City is concerned that many pool covers are not strong enough to walk across, and may collect rainwater. • However, the City's Building Inspector may approve the use of a pool cover if the applicant can show that the cover will not collect rain water, and if people can stand/walk An employee owned company promoting affirmative oction and equal opportunity . 1 Melby Zoning Amendment Request Scandia Planning Commission Page 2 May 7, 2013 on it without affecting the seal or without causing it to collect water. Specific language in the ordinance that allows the exception is the following: o The council may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or structures is not less than the degree of protecfion afforded by the fence, gate and latch described in this article. Chuck Preisler, Building Official, City of Hugo—Chuck indicated that Hugo's ordinance requires fencing. He noted the following: • Most pool covers cannot document that they would hold up if multiple people walked or fell on them. • He would be willing to approve a pool cover if a licensed engineer would certify that the cover would hold up for the long term, particularly with the weight of multiple people. (Planners comment: in practice, it would be very difficult to get an engineer to certify a product that he/she had not designed, and if he/she had no control over installation.) Jack Kramer, Building Official for Stillwater Township, City of Grant, City of Stacy, City of Taylors Falls, Lent Township–Jack indicated that each of the communities he works with allows residents to use either an automated pool cover that meets the ASTM standard or a fence for pool safety. He noted the following: • He believes that the automated covers that meet ASTM standards provide the same level of protection as a fence. The covers have the additional advantage of keeping the chemicals in the pool. • Neither option is completely fool-proof. The most important element of protection is parents and homeowners being responsible for small children. • The communities he works for have opted to give homeowners the choice between the options. • His comments are based on personal as well as professional experience. He stood on the covers that meet ASTM standards and verified to his satisfaction that the seals hold and the covers don't hold water. Keith Wille, Building Official forForest Lake and Scandia—Keith indicated that Forest Lake allows him to make the judgment about whether a pool cover can be used rather than a fence. He is comfortable with automated covers that meet the ASTM standard. Keith will attend the meeting on May 7 so the Planning Commission can discuss this issue with him. Information from the City of Stillwater Stillwater completed a lengthy process to consider the City's ordinance requirements for pool safety. The information is attached for Planning Commission review. Bill Turnblad, the City's Community Development Director, summarized this information in conversations with the Planner. Some of the key points include the following: Recommendations from "standards" orqanizations: • The City looked at pool safety recommendations from the ASTM (American Society for Testing Materials), CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), and CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). • The ASTM recommends a "layers of protection" approach that encourages redundancies in protection. It established a point system that gives values to a variety of protection � 1 ,,.,� . . Melby Zoning Amendment Request Scandia Planning Commission Page 3 May 7, 2013 options. The ASTM recommends that the protection elements used get at least 7 points, but 8 points or more are recommended. A safety fence with a self-closing and self- latching gate, such as the one required in the Scandia code, gets 6 points. An automatic pool safety cover that meets ASTM standards gets 3 points. So neither approach meets their recommended standard—multiple devices, such as self-latching and self-closing doors on the house with a fence, or a fence combined with a pool cover, need to utilized to achieve the recommended standard,. • The CPCS recommends a barrier, such as a fence that completely surrounds the pool and obstructs access. If the wall of a dwelling is part of the barrier, the house doors should have alarms or the pool should also have a safety cover. They emphasize that barriers do not substitute for diligent supervision of small children. • The CDC recommends a pool fence, and recommends considering installing other barriers along with the fence. Stillwater Planninq Commission and Staff Recommendations • The Stillwater Planning Commission held a public hearing on this issue. The comments from the public are included in the attachments. • The City's Planning Commission recommended 4-2 to continue to allow pool safety covers as sufficient protection, and recommended that the code should specify that "power safety covers" compliant with ASTM F 1346-91 (Re-approved 2003) are required. • The City's Pool Discussion Group (council member, residents, staffl was split on whether to allow a safety cover as sufficient for pool safety. They ultimately recommended that a vertical safety enclosure be required (fence, walls); that safety covers in addition to a fence would be optional; and that existing pools with covers would be "grandfathered" and would not be required to add a fence. • The City staff discussed whether the ordinance should require the "layered" approach recommended by ASTM. They concluded that it was too complex, both for residents trying to interpret the code and for building inspectors trying to administer the code. • Bill Turnblad said that the staff and Pool Discussion Group recommendations for the fence was based on the following: o Fencing was generally rated as safer than the pool covers by the standards organizations. o People in Stillwater are used to fences around yards, so the requirement does not seem difficult to most people. o Fencing does not require a specialist to maintain it or keep it working over the long term, though the City acknowledged that fences and gates do require maintenance and the City does not inspect them unless it receives complaints. • Bill also noted that the City does not require fencing around landscape pools or water features. He said that staff think that swimming pools are potentially more attractive to toddlers than landscape water features. • We discussed the tendency of communities with large lots to be more comfortable with the automatic safety covers than communities with "urban" lot sizes. Toddlers may be less likely to wander unsupervised onto other properties in communities or zoning districts with large lots. Bill suggested that requirements could be different for 5- and 10- acre lots than smaller urban lots. �,.., �..� 1 � . . Melby Zoning Amendment Request Scandia Planning Commission Page 4 May 7, 2013 Additional Information Provided by Jeff Melby Jeff Melby provided some additional information to follow up on a Commission question at the April Planning Commission meeting. His email noted that the ASTM-recommended covers can easily be closed or opened manually if electric power is lost. He can provide a copy of the owner's manual that describes the manual operation of the cover. Planning Commission Discussion on May 7 The Planning Commission should review the staff memo, the attached material, and the memo provided for the April 2 meeting. The City's Building Inspector will attend the meeting on May 7 to answer questions and discuss the issue with the Planning Commission. The staff memos have also been provided to the City Attorney for comment, and his comments are included below. The Commission should make a recommendation to the Council regarding whether the existing ordinance should be amended. Options include the following: • Make no change to the current ordinance. The City would continue to require "a structure or safety fence of a non-climable type at least 4 feet in height, with a self- closing and latching gate shall completely enclose the pool." • Recommend that the ordinance be amended to allow automatic safety covers or a fence. The amendment language could be similar to the language that May Township uses that requires that"A pool cover or other protective device approved by the Town Building Official shall be an acceptable enclosure so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate and latch described above (for fences) and complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in compliance with standard F1346-9 (2003 or most recent standard), and is sufficient to support a weight of 500 Ibs minimum and completely cover or enclose the pool. The substitution with such a pool cover or other protective device shall be done by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or a Building Permit." • Recommend that the ordinance be amended to allow the Building Official to allow automated pool covers, similar to the language from the City of Woodbury zoning ordinance: "The council may permit other protective devices or structures to be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substitute devices or structures is not less than the degree of protection afforded by the fence, gate and latch described in this article." • Require both a fence and a pool cover or other additional protection to meet the ASTM "layers of protection" recommendations. City Attorney Comments on Options Nick Vivian, the City Attorney, indicated that he had no substantive changes to the information that was provided from other communities. He concurred that the options presented above accurately summarize the Commission's options. He noted that communities from around the area have taken different approaches to address this issue depending upon whether they trust the ASTM standards. 1 ;,_. � � Melby Zoning Amendment Request Scandia Planning Commission Page 5 May 7, 2013 The Attorney indicated that this is a policy issue for the Commission at this point. There is sufficient evidence to support retaining the fencing requirement and sufficient support for the City allow the automatic pool covers as a substitute for the fencing requirement. He was not in favor of the Stillwater suggestion that requirements could vary by lot size. Attorney Vivian noted that the Commission could seek additional information from an expert in the industry if they are not confident in the information they have regarding the pool covers. He noted that if the Commission is not confident, they may simply retain the fencing requirement. Residents can always install an automatic cover, but could still be required to fence the area. Finally, he noted that if the City is going to allow automatic covers, he strongly recommends that each cover require a COC or a Building Permit and be approved in advance by the Building Official. At a minimum, there needs to be some official review or oversight of the cover being installed to confirm the ASTM standards have been met. Next Steps If the Commission recommends that the ordinance be amended, staff will create a draft ordinance based on the Commission's recommendations. The draft ordinance would be scheduled for a public hearing at a future Planning Commission meeting. If the Commission recommends that the Melby's request for an ordinance amendment be denied, it should include findings for the denial. 1 _ � �1 / FileNo. �� 7 APPLICATION FOR PL��TNING AND ZONING REQUEST City of Scandia, Minnesota 14727 209th Street North,Scandia,MN 55073 Phone 651/433-2274 Fa7c 651/433-5112 Web http://www.ci.scandie.mn.us Please read before completing: The City will not begin processing an application that is incomplete. Detailed submission requircments may be found in the Scandia Devclopmcnt Code,available at the City office and website(www.ci.scandia.mn.us)and in the checklist forms for the particular type of application. Application fees are due at the time of application and are not refundable. 1. Property Locatio (st eet address, if applicable) � %9 O �a U .• �n Sca h��o. � n �� '� 2. Washington Connty Parcel ID: � � 58.3� 2 U �f2C� 0a 5" 3. Complete Legal Description: (attach if necessa ) • - � `�rn��R�yf��.s �o-t- /'� �l�c�, � Su6�i�vrs�'d � Cd 9/�=� v S Vf3 To 3c��Frt� Ec�,s� o n Li..� L�r�-e ��'e�� 4. Owner(s): � c Phone: �� p, � E�' { �j (h) �SIc� -- ��— q'�''�!� � � , ro> �s��- � �� °��2 I , L. , street Address: /9��0 �t�� e 1,� � �1� E-Ma.il:lnn e l by•j�C �ol l�wx� j,. G � City/State: sG G�d�I q 5 � n Zip: ��p� 5. Applicant/Contact Person: Phone: �e� Y��`�y�/ Q�, 1m �I b c�� sv � �� -9�j� � ro� C�.SI - �G>3 -- O 3'�-2. , . , Street Address(Mailing): I Q�I�D PC3�v�u��,, L h IW E-M�: ,rn�,I 6y JS e I�o�r,�� ! . �o , �v.aL rnst�b�G'' ��'n►�a�i I � G ?r City/State: s�,v�0�10. � h Zip: SS�O�-.3 6. Requested Aetion(s): (check all that apply) Variance _ Administrative Permit � Amendment (Development Code) Variance Extension ��e� Amendment(Comp.Plan) Conditional Use Permit(CUP) _ Site Plan Review �� _ Subdivision,Minor CLIP Fxtension CUP/Open Space Subdivision. Site Plan Modificarion Subdivision,Preliminary Plat/Major CUP/Planned Unit Dcvelopment � Site Plan Factension _ Subdivision,Final Plat Interim Use Pernut(NP) _ Sign(Permanent) _ Environmetrtal Review . Wetland Review �� . 7. Brief Description of Request: (attach separate slieet if necessa�y) Cn � 'f' tr�C �► �S' •I I v P R �in G S'i�1� tR Y� v � l.s a� 11�0�� S �' 1^ r j l [ r, � �'►�nS U� C�) at tv $' Q �hC � I � � a � t'QS 1 � ' . � � , . � a� ' � � c �7�' �. hQ G 6r 1�c� C�rCjl( i� C3 h c e� �O ,��e c � Vi.S_S� Cro v q„r ct c� C.o v e,. 8. Projg ,ct e: � ��'1 � I hereby apply for consideration of the above described request and declare that the information and materials submitted with this applicarion are coznplete and accurate. I understand that no application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by fees as required by city ordinance. Applications for projects requiring more than one type of review shall include the cumulative total of all applicarion fees specified for each type of review. I understand that applicants are required to reimburse the city for all out-of-pocket costs incurred for processing,reviewing and hearing the application.These cosis shall include,but are not limited to:parccl searches;publication and mailing of notices;review by the city's engineering,planning and other consultants;legal costs,and recording fees. An escrow deposit to cover these costs will be collected by the city at the time of application. The minimum escrow deposit shall be cumulative tota3 of all minimum escrow deposits for each type of review required for the project,unless reduced as provided for by ordinance. The city may increase the amount of the required escrow deposit at any time if the city's costs are reasonably expected to exceed the minimum amount. Any balance remaining after review is complete wil]be refunded to the applicant. No interest is paid on escrow deposits. PLEASE NOTE: If the fee owner is not the applicant,the applicant must provide written suthorization by the fee owner in order for this application to be considered complete. Prn� r�_�ryFe�Q r Si hu�e(s) Date: � �3 �3 '�� 7 AP,��!�� e Date: 3 �� For City Use Only pAI D Application Fees: � �� MAR 14 2013 Escrow Deposit: � 5�� Atlantis Pool & S a p 432168�Ave.N. Brooklyn Center,MN 55429 763-560-0103 infoC�atlantlspoolsinc.com To whom it may concern. The Coverstars automatic safety cover system is a specialty cover designed in accordance with ASTM standards for swimming pool safety to help prevent accidental and non-authorized entry into a swimming pool by children,adults,pets, or animals. The Swimwise cover is a fully ASTM certified safety cover and as such meets all national standards as a safety barrier when used appropriately and according to the manufacturers standards. (please review the attached ASTM safety requirements for pool covers) The system utilizes an electric motor drive attached to fully reinforced ultra guard,safety fabric. As per the ASTM requirement,the cover will withstand a static load of 4851b. It is thus capable of securing multiple individuals at the same time. ASTM de�nes this as 2 adults and 1 child. The cover has a locking key switch to open the cover system and will retract or cover the pool in approximately 45 seconds. Once closed,the cover cannot be removed or accessed without the key,securing the pool. The safety cover acts as a supplemental barrier across the pool itself. Helping to secure the pool whether an individual is coming from outside the yard or inside the house. In order to access the pool surface a key is required and an operator must unlock the secured switch cover,as well as holding the operating switch fn the open position until the cover is rolled back. The covers are designed to be utilized at all times when a homeowner is not swimming in the pool and must be covering the pool in accordance with the manufactures instruction. Sincerely, Atlantis pools 763-560-0103 Cities in the metro not requiring a fence with auto cover. Orono Deep Haven Buffalo Medina Corcoran Greenwood Grant Otsego Rogers Miesville Cannon falls Hampton Hampton township Casderock township Farmington Invergrove heights Maplewood(by approval) Hudson township Summerset New Richmond Credit river twnshp Cedar twnshp �u�res'1` �c�� , � ��;111Y Designation: F 1346-91 (Reapproved 2003) 1 u�7 . �.�il�_.-- iwrrnr�unoeue. Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs' This standerd ia issu�d imder the fixai desi�ation F 13J6;the numbor immediately following the desi�ation indicaus the year of original adoption or,in tbe ase of nvision,the yeaz of last revisioo.A numNer in parentheses indicates th year of last reapprowal.A supe�script epsilon(e)indicua an editorial cLange since the last revision or reappr�aL 1. Scope 3.1.2 automaiic cover—a cover which can be placed over 1.1 Ttvs sptcificaaon establishes requirements for safety �e water area and removed with a motorized mechanism covers for swunming pools,spas,hot tubs, and wading pools Actvated by a suitable control mechanism. See also power (hereinafter referred to as pools, unless otherwise specified). safety cover(PSC),other cover(OC). When cornctly installed and used in accordance with the 3.13 barrier—somethin�that restrains or obstzucts access mant►facturer's instructions, this specificati� is intended to to the body of water. reduce the risk of drowning by inhibiting the access of children 3.1.4 blanket—a material used for thermal insuladon. See uuder five years of age to the water. also solm•energy blanket. 1.2 T1us specifica0ion includes performance tests to demon- 3.15 cover—samething that covers,protects or shelters,or strate the compliauce or noncompliance to requirements herein a combination thereof,a swimming pool, spa,or hot tub. stated for safety covers.It also includes marking requirements 3.1.6 debris cover—a cover with attendant appurtenances for all co�•ers. posiaoned over the pool area �vlrich permits the cover to l.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Prevent debris,such as foliage,dirt, windblown trash,and the as tbe standard. The values in parentheses aze given for lil:e from entering the pool. It is intended to be completely information only. nmoved before the entry of bathers. See also other covers 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat per�ains only to the (OC). test methods section, Section 9, of this specification: This 3.1.7 decks—those azeas abuttina a pool,spa.or hot tub that standard does not purport io crddress all of the safety concerns, �e spocifically cansuvcted or ins�lled(for example,of wood, if a�ry,associaled with its use.Tt is the responsibility of the user cancrete, brick, stone, and the like) for use by bathas for of tjus standard to establish appropriate safety cuid healih �itting, standing or wallang and may also act as a baae for practices and determine the appli�ability of regulalory limita- �PP�� for covers. tions priot to use. 3.1.8 dome—a semipermanent enclosure supported by misses, or positive sir pressure erectecl over the pool area to 2. Referenced Dacuments provide temperature and atmospheric control over the pool 2.1 NFPA Document: envirc�ment. Na�ional Electrical Code,Article 680-262 3.1.9 energy conservation—the reduction of heat loss from pool waur tlu-ough sir convection or evaporative cooling, or 3. Termiaobgy �. 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.10 hot tub—a spa constructed of wood with sides and 3.1.1 appurtenances—subordinate parts or adjunct acces- Uottoms formed separately; and the whole shape joined ta sory components to the cover such as hardware including ��'by presswe from sturounding hoops,bands or rods;as buckles, straps, cies, springs, anchors, tracks, rollers, lifting distinct from spa units formed of plastic, concrete,metal, or erms,aud the like. other materiats. 3.1.11 inaccessible localioru—a location at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above tbe grotuid with no other access such as haud or 'Tn►s gy�o;�� 9 �mder t6e jurisdiction of ASTM Committec F15 on footholds wlvch would permit a child to reach the location. Consumu Products and is the dinct reaponsibiGty of Sut+commiuee F15.28 ou co�e�s tor roo�,s�,and xa�rut�s. 3.1.12 manual cover—a cover which requires it to be placed c��nc uuaon ��odea �b. io. 2oro. ��a ivtay 2ooa. or;�;r,�iy over the water area by hand. See also mununl safety cover approveti in 1991.I�st previouc editiqt approved iu 1946 ae F 1346-A1(1996). (MSC�,and other covers(OC). z Available fmm National Fire Prouclion Aseoc.,Bauerymarcb Park Quincy, MA 02269. CapynpM U ASTM kitemationg,100 Ban Harba DAve,PO Baoc C700,Weaa Coretqlioaksn.PA 1842&29:,9.Urited 9[ates 1 <�' F 1346-91 (2003) 3.1.13 markings—the application of numbers, letters, la- 4. Cover Classifications and Minimum Qualification bels, tags, symbols or colars to }xovide identifica6on aud Criteria safety u�fonnation aud to expedite I�andling during shipment 4.1 Power Safety Cover (PSC)—Pro�rides a high level of and staragc. safety for children under the age of five by inhibiting thcir 3.1.14 manual safety cover (A�ISC)—a bamer which re- access to the water. quires it to be placed over the tivater m�uivally.Provides a high 4.1.1 Must satisfy 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.5, 7.1-7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.4- level of safety for clvlclren under die age of five by inhibiting 8.12,9.1-9.4, 10.1-10.4,and all subsectiona. their access to the water. 4.2 Manual Safety Cover(MSC)—Provides a bigh level of 3.1.15 other covers {OC)—includes any eover type not g�ety for children under the age of five by inlribiting their incorporated in die other two classifications;PSC,MSC.They $�ss to the water. Nfay requite a longer period of time to be are not intended to serve as a barrier for children under the age fully secured. of five. 4.2.1 Must satisfy 5.1-5.3, 6.1-6.5, 7.1-7.4, 8.1, 8.2, $.4 3.1.16 power safety cover (PSC)—a barrier which can be 8.12,9.1-9.4,and all subsections. placed over the water area and removed with a motorized 43 Other Covers(OC)—Includes aay cover type no[incor- meclmnisui actuated by a suitable control mechanism.Provides ��d in the other two categories MSC,PSC. T1iey are not a high level of safety for children under the age of five by �tended to serve as a barrier for cFrildren under the age of five. Design characteristics may be hazardous when used in the inlribiting their access to the water. presence of children uuder the age of five. 3.1.17 sc�}'ery cover—a barrier (intended to be eompleiely 4.3.1 Shall satisfy 5.1-5.3,8.1-8.3,8.5-8.12,and ail subsec- reinoved before entry of bathers), for swirmning pools, spas, tio�. hot tubs or wadiug pools, attendant appurtenances andJor anchoring mechanisms wlrich reduces—when properly la- 5. Materisls and ManuPacture beled, installed, used and mainiained in accordance with the �,1 Only materials not kno�vn to be harmful to health, manufacturers'published insmictions—the risk of drowning of w,ithin the intended application, shall be used. children under five years of age,by iuhibiting their access to 5.2 All materials and components shall be durable aud the contained body of water,and by providing for the removal �h�'actory for the intended purpose under tlie conditions of any substantially hazardous level of collccted surface water. normally prevailing at the site. See also power safery cover(PSC), aud manucr!snfety cover ��3 �e eover shall be manufaetured or fabrieated,or both, (MSC). in accordancc with geuerally aceepted, good manufacturing 3.1.18 solar energy blankets—a cover wlrich is a floating practices. translucent (not transparent)heat insulating sheet incorporat- ing,for example,eucapsulated air bubbles or similar low heat 6. General Requirements for Sofety Covers traasfer (floaung) slieet material whose pucpose is to inhitrit 6.1 Installatio��/Use of safety covers—Unless installed by hcat dissiparion from the pool water surface thmugh air �e mwufacturer, or responsible parties, or both, detailed convection or evaporative cooling.Tlie sheet material,custom- ��letions for installatiou shall be given in a form included in arily translucent(�t transparent)to permit the transfer of solar �e packaging or a label,or both, attached to the cover. raclialion energy directly to the pool water at all depths and 6.2 Labels attached to the cover shall meet the general intended for day and night use.is cut to the shape of the pool ��ements described in 8.5.1 and 8.8-8.8.2. and is not affiaed to the pool swcnu�e. It is intended to be 63 Markings for safety covers shall include: completely removed before the entry of bathers. 6.3.1 the manufacturer's name, 3.1.19 e�iergy co�uervation blcutket—a cover which is a 6.3.2 date manufactured or installed,and floating heat insulating sheet material incorpox�ating, for ex- 63.3 instrucdaRts to consumers to inspect the cover for ample, a cellniar foam or similar low-heat tiansfer material prcmature weaz or deterioration. whose purpc�se is to inlribit heat loss from the covered water, 6.3.4 Labels attached to co��ers shall meet the general througl� air convection or evaporadve cooling, or both. Such reqiurements described in 8.4.1,8.7-8.8.1, and 8.9. materials are customarily cut to the shape of the pool and are 6.4 Fastening mechanisms or devices—Ties, attachmen[ intended for a night covering.The blanket is not ai6xed to the p��s, �hars, anchorage, and canfiols for automatic coveis pool structure.It is intended to be completely rc�noved before or other means of fastemng a cover shall include provisions the entry of buihers. such as keys, co�►binatian locks, special tools, devices, or 3.1.20 wading pool—a shallow pool intended for w�ading, ��hle locations, and d�e like, to inlubit children under not swimming. five years of age from removing or operating the cover.When 3.1.21 waterline—the waterline shall be defined in one of subjected to the load and perimeter deflection tests described in 9.i and 9.2,all fastening devices shall remain in their intended, the foIlowivg ways: secw•ed or closecl,or both,position.After the test,the intended 3.1.22 skimmer system—the water line shall be at the pe�'ormance of the device should not be impaired. mid-point of the operating rauge of the slammers. 6.5 Open�ngs—T'he cover shall be designed in such a way 3.1.23 overJfow system—the waterline shall be at the top of that,when it is testecl by tbe test method described iu 9.4,nny the overflow ouflet. opening in the majar component or bet�veen the ed�e of the � c�' F 1346—91 (2003) cover and the deck surface or coping wall,or botli,and the top private label distributors),or both. Labels attached to covers surface of the spa or pool does not allow 1he test object to pass shall meet ihe general requirements described in 8.5.1 and through.'The test object shall not gaiu ac:cess to the water,or be 8.8-8.8.2. subject to entrapment. 8.2 Wcu�ning Labels—All covers shall be required to have 6.6 Seams,ties or�velds in the cover shail show no signs of attached the following wanung label: damage,wluch will impair intended performance of the device g.2.1 Sign�d Word—WARMNG. K�hen the cover is tested by the methods described in 9.1-9.4. 5.2.2 ,Snfety Alert Symbol—Preceding the sigttal word there shall be criangle with an exclamation point inside the hiangle. 7. Performance Requirements for Safety Covers g,�.2,1 Word Message—The stamdsrd word message shall 7.1 Static Load—In the case of a pool with a widdi ar be AVOID DROWI�TING RISK wtrich shall be the first mes- diameter greater than 8 ft(2.4 m)from the periphery,the cover sage to appear di.rectly umder the signal word. shall be able to hold a weight of 4851b(220.0 kg)(2 adults and g,22,2 Addilionul Word Message Statement—Covers with 1 child)to pennit a rescue operation. any of the outlined hazards in F"ig. 1 shnll list all applicable 7.1.1 In the case of a pool with a widW or diameter not qr�ng statements on tbe label. greater than 8 ft(2.4 m)the cover shall withstand the weight of g.3 Color—Non-safety cover warning label. 2751b (125 kg) (weight of a child and an adult). Compliance g.3.i Signal Word—Blxck letters with orange background. shall be determined by the test method described in 9.1. g,3.2 Safety Alert Symbol—Black triangle with orauge ex- 7.2 Perimeter De,flection—The cover shall be designed in such a way that,when it is tested by the test method described clamation point. in 9.2,detlection af the cover dces not allow the test object to 8•33 Word Message—Black leuering on white background pass between the cover and the side of the pool, or to gaiu or wlute letters on black background. access to the water. 8.4 Color—Safety cover warning label. 7.3 Surfczce Drainage—The cover shall be so conshucted, 8.4.1 Colors assigned to the signal word panel may also be ar incoiporate a system,or have an auxiliary system provided, used for the message word panel provided the panel colors that when used in accordance with flie manufachuer's insttuc- contrast with the lettering of the label. This is applicable to tions,shall drain substantially all standing water from the cover covers confrnming with the PSC and MSC classifications�ly. within a period of 30 min after cessation of normal rainfall. 8.5 Warning Label—Letter size. Compliance shall be determiued by the test in 9.3. 8.5.1 Lettering shall be of a size that enables a person with 7.4 Openi�zg Tests—The tesis shall be conducted by the test norm�l vision, including corrected vision, to read tlie safety method described in 9.4 to demonstrate that any opening in the sign or label at a safe viewing distance from the hazard. major component or between the edge of the cover and the Considerations should be given to envirovmental variables that deck aur}'ace or coping wall,or both,and the top surface of the cvill afl'ect readability. pooi or the top surface of the spa is suf�ciently s�mall and g.5.2 Signal Word—Letter height shall be at least 50% strong to prevent the opening from being forced to a size that g�eater than the selected heig}�t of the message panel wording. will allow the test object to pass through. g.5.3 Safety Alert Symbol—Safety alert symbol,when used with the signal wotd shall precede the signal word.The base of 8. Minimum Label Requiremenfs for All Covers for �safety alert symbol shall be on the same horizontal line as Swimming PooLs,Spas,and Hot�bs the base of the letters of the signal word. The height of the 8.1 Product Labed—.'-111 covers shall be labeled/marked to safety alert symbol shall equal or exceed the signal word letter identify manufacturers � other responsible parties (such as heigh� 'HAZARDANARNINa 3TATEMENT CHART" tt Thls Hazard Exists: Rdd This WarNng StatemenL' 'Wiil not suppat weigM(as deflned In thla spec�ication)Nonsecured or •stay ott�o�er—wa�na suppor�we�nc Impropery aecuretl covers "ConcealmeM by slipping under cover "Keep children away.ChitNen or objects cannot be seen under cover. 'Drowning wi top of crnrer in accumulated suriace water(as detlned In this 'Remove 3tanding Water—child can drown on lop d oover. spectllcatlon) '+Concealment,Entrapmerit—Drowning under oover 'Remove cover(s)completey befwe�try ot bathers—entraprrient poss�le. 'General requhemerri fa all covers •Nomsecured or Impropery secured covers are a hazard. "OpBon to a6ove for Sa1ety Covers "Fallure to toNow aA Inffiructions may resu�in Injury or drowning. 'Cover does not meet ell requiremerris ot this epecqic�tfon iw PSC.M9C. 'This fs�ot a Satety Cover. FlG.1 Hazard/Warning Statement Chait 3 c��' F 1346—91 (2003) 8.5.4 VVord message lcuer l�eight shxil be as defined in Table described in 8.2-8.6.3 shall be placed ou the printed side of the 1. packxge intended for display and�or consumer infonnation. 8.6 Letter style: The label shall be printed on or aftiaed to the package and not 8.6.1 Signal V6'ord shall be in sans serif letters in upper casc easily removable. only. 8.11.1 �hen special circumstances limit use of label colors 8.6.2 Message Panel shall be in sans serif letters. l.etters to two colors,the colors assigned to the signal w�ord panel may may be in upper case only. also be used for tbe message word panel provided that the 8.6.3 Ezamples of acceptable lettering styles a�se: meditun panel colors contrast with background color of packap�ing. or bold Uelverica,or news gothic bold. 8.12 Compliance Labeling—All labels shall note the spe- 8.7 Placement—L,ocation shall be such that tbe message cific cover classification. will: 8.7.1 Be readily visible to the intended viewer, Wcivg into 9. Test Methods For Safety Covers consideration all possible viewing angles,and 9.1 Static Load Test: 8.7.2 Alert the viewer to the potential liazard in time to take 9.1.1 T1us test shall bc conducted to demonstrate that the appropriate action. cover is capable of supporting a weight of (a) 485 lbs 8.7.3 Label must be located so as not to be removed in the (composed of one 210-1b,one 225-1b or ane 50-1b weight)for fitti�ng process. pools ar spas veithin a width or diameter greater than 8 ft or(b) 8.8 Life Expectancy—The label shall have a reasonable 2751bs (composed of one 2�1b and one 50-]b weight)for a expected life with good color stability and word message pool or a spa with a widt�or diameter equnl to or less than 8 legibility when viewed as stated in 8.5.1. Reasonable expect- ft distributed over 1 ft2 each, all of which are wi�hin a 3-ft ancy shall be taken ivto consideration in accordance with the radius wi[hout the test objeets causing damage which would expected life of the product, allow any of the test objects to pass through the cover.Ihu�ing 8.$.1 Protection—VVhen possible, plAcemeut of label tlus test there shail be no requirement for the absence of water should provide protection from foreseeable damage,fading,or appearing on the surFace of the cover. visual obstruclion caused by abrasion, ultraviolet light or 9.1.2 Procedure—The pool shall be filled to its waterline substances such as chemicals or dirt. and the cover fitted in accordance with the cover mamif'actur- 8.8.2 Attnchment—The label shall be attached permanenfly er's instructians.The test objects shall be placed on the surface to the}noduct or so that it cannot be easily remor•ed. of the cover at the following critical points: 8.9 Repincement—ProducUWarniug labels should be re- 9.1.2.1 The center point of the cover. placed Uy the product user when thcy no longer meet legibility 9.1.2.2 Between attachment p�ints and a clistance of at least requirements for safe viewing distance described in 8.5.1 and 4 ft(1.2 m)but not to erceed 6 ft from the side of the pool. 8.7.1.In cases where products have an eatensive expected life 9.1.2.3 The test objects shall remain in each test position for or where expos�d to extreme conditions, the product user a periocl of 5 min. should be able to obtain replacement labels from the manufac- 9.2 Yerimeter De,�fection Test h►rer or responsible party. 9.2.1 This test shall be conducted to demonstrate the fol- 8.10 InstruclionlUse Label—Any praiuct instructions or lowing: if a child under the age of five were to fall onto the use label uot attached to We product,intended to be viewed by cover neither that cluld nor another child could slip tbrough the consumerluser sl�all contain in its contents tbe same any openings that may occur between the cover and the side of applicable wnrning label as set forth in 8.2-8.6.3. the pool. 8.10.1 When special circumstances limit use of label colors 9.2.2 Perimeter Deflection Test Object—Test object sliall be to two colors, the colors assigned to the message word panel 3.7 in.(0.09 m)by 5.7 in(0.14 m)by a minimum 12 in.length may also be used for the signal word panel provided that the and a weight of 36.6 lbs in au ellipsoidal shape. See Fig. 2. panel colors contrast��ith background color of insltvetion/use 9.2.3 Procedure—With 50 lbs (22.7 kg) on tbe cover at a label. distance of at least 4 ft,but not exceeding 6 ft from the side of 8.11 Packaging Label—If pacl:aging is intended for product the pool,the same cover shall not deflect to allow a perimeter display to the consumerluser, applicable waming label as test object to pass through, gain access to the water or be subject to entrap�ent between the cover and the side of the TABLE 1 WoM Mossaye Letter Height Sizss �1• Minimum Letter Height lor Minimum LeQer Helght tor �3 Surfcice Drcunage Test: Sefe Vlewing FAVORABLE Readiny UNFAVORABLE Aeading 93.1 Surfnce Drainage Test Object—Timmy3 a�equivalent D1�"0e Condklons cooanbns (32 in. length by 9 in. �vidth b}� 5 iu. deep by 36.6 Ibs torso-shaped object) shall be placed on the pool cover in a le�ihan 24 In. ��ht(in.) _ �"'— °� Helght pn.j = �� supine position,faceup,witlun two to three feet of and parallel with the pool's edge.T7iree minutes latcr there shall not be an View Distance �� 'e amount of water.An unsafe amount of water ia defined 24 to 96 in. HeigM(In.) - �� Heipht Qn.) - �� h�� Vlew Distanoe Height pn.) Vlew Dist. greffier than 96 in. ��— : � '"Timmy"is a(�R mamequiq thrce year old boy;availabk[rom Simulaids Inc.,P.O.Boz 807,D'uon Avenue,Woodstock,NY 17A89. 4 �' F 1346-91 (2003) — 9.4.2 Openings test objec.t—A solid faced sphere test object with a maximum breadtli of 4.5 in. 9.4.3 Procedure—The cover shall be fitted in accordance with the cover manufacturer's instructians. The test object shall be placed at or into any existing opening and appl}�a force 3 p of 40 Ibs (plus or minus 1 pouud) steadily to ensure the test object cannot pass through at the following critical openings: 9.4.3.1 Any opening between fl�e edge of the cover and the deck surface and coping wall,or both,or the wp surface of the spa or poal. 9.432 AnS�opening in tl�e major compon�nt of the cover. 10. Operating Controls, Safety Covers s:q0'� 10.1 The open-close switch shall be spring-loaded or of the momenlary contact type,so that when released,the cover stops I.a� 1—Anea=16.6 in.' operation immediately at any point in the open or closed cycle Na� 2—P�rimeter=15.0 in. �n� FlG.2 Template tor Swimming Pool Cover Standard 10.2 The cover shall be re��ersible in direction from a full stop at any point in its travcl without having to complete the as any quandty of K�ater which completely covers the torso of full open or closed cycle. the surface draivage test object 10.3 Electrically operated control switches and motors shaIl 93.2 Pmcedure—Test�e cover by spraying water evenly be installed in accordance with the Nadonal Electrical Code over the area at an appticadon rate of 10 gaUmin per 1000 ftZ Article 680-26. (9.29 m2)of pool area for a period of 30 min.During this test, 10.4 The type of pool covering operating controls shall be all equipment shall operate iu accordance with cover manufac- such that: turer's instnictions. Thirty minutes after compleUon of this 10.4.1 Its fixed location is in the line of siDht of the procedure, the cover shall pass [he tesi method in 9.3. At all camplete pool cover,or by its operaoing process.This ensures times during the procedure, maiutain the pool level at the that the operator shall be in complete view of the cover at all waterline. times during tlie closing or pool covering process. 9.4 Openings Test: 10.42 Switching devices sl�all be key-aperated or locked 9.4.1 These test�sball be conducted to demanstrate that any away or able to be de-activated a otherwise located in nn openings remain s�nall enough to p�e��ent a small child's head inaccessible location. An inaccessibte location shall be at a from gaining access to ihe water. height of at least five feet above the deck. ANNEX (Mandatory Information) Al. RATIONALE A 1.1 Scope A 1.3 Terminolog,y A 1.1.1 Although the majority of cluld-drowniug and near- A 1.3.1 Consumers and new manufacturers may not be drownivg wluch were reported did not invoive safety covers, familiar with the technological laneuage used witlrin the tezt. those who purport to provide a level of safety should be held �8�ctian also provides definicians for new terms created for to a higher level af reliability. Injury reports made available �g standard. from CPSC indicate that male children,one and two years of age,living in a home with an in-grouud pool are ac the lughest A1.4 Cover Classifications and Minimum Qualitication risk of being involved in a submersiou incident that irquires �teris medical care. A1.4.1 By defining both the level of safety aH'orded and A1.2 Referenced Documents s�� ents to be satisfied, manufacturer and con- A1.2.1 Allows document reviewera the necessary inf'orma- sumer will be able to define their needs and properly intetpret tion to validate the text of the standard. 5 �' F 1346-91 (2003) the standard. This section also allows manufuchuers to re- A 1.7.11 Packaging is,at times,the consumers first exposure seazch and develop new technology whicl�when applied could to product infomiation. Information contained on the warning change their designation. label is necessary for malcing informed choices. A1.7.12 Ali labels sl�all note that the product meets the A 1.5 Materials and Manufacture requirements described in Specification F 1346. A 1.5.1 Varying lead times for material availability restrict or delay imiuediate compliauce with this standard. A1.8 General Requirements For Safety Covers A1.6 Performance Requirements For Safety Covets A i_8.1 Installation can be a key factor in[he eff'ectiveness of A1.6.1 Specified load facto�s represent the 95th percentile a safety cover whether it is mauually or power installed for a child under the age of five as well as one male adult and A1.8.2 Manufacturer's markings are necessary to allow a continuity for second owners and consumerlmauufacturer con- one female adult �� A1.6.2 If one cluld should gain access to the siuface of the A1.8.3 The mechanisnis which secure the cover are an cover, another child in the area of the pool should not face �1e�,� �mponent tliat help to defeat a child's entry to the increased risk. water. A1.6.3 Recognizing that some residual water will remain A1.8.4 Openings shall not be so large that the pucpose d the after the surface water is removed,the test bas Ueen devised to �y�.is defeated. ensure that the level can be maintained below that deemed A 1.8.5 Structarai integrity is necessary to provide safety. substantially hazardous to a clrild of three based om data recei�ed from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. A1.9 Test Methods For Safety Covers A1.6.4 Openings in the major component or horizontal openings between the cover and solid structure of the pool area A 1.9.1 The rescue operation may require two adults and the should remain small enouah to prevent the head of a small cover shall support the total combined weight to avoid possible child from gaining entrance. The head breadth for a Sth �J�' to those in the rescue attempt. The 95th percentile is percentile of a 7 month old is about 4.5 in.The smallest mobile �Presented by the 225-1b male,210-1b female and 50-ib ctrild. child would be about 7 months old since at this age 50`?o of A 1.9.2 Tlris test was devised to avoid an opening large ctuldren can creep ou hands and knees. enough for one child or another child to fall between the edge of the cover and the edge of the pool when one child of 501b A 1.7 1Vlinimum Label Requinments For All Covers For is already on tbe cover. Swimming Pools,Spas, and Hot 11ibs A1.9.3 Recognizing that some reaidual water remains after A 1.7.1 Labeling on the product allows for transfer of the �e surface water is removed,this test is devised to ens�ue that infoxivation to second owne�s and temporary users. � 1eve1 is maintained below a level deemecl substantially A1.7.2 The combination of Signal Word,Safety.Alert S�Rn- �rdous to a child under three years of age. bol and Word Message provides a higher level of warning than A1.9.4 No opening shall exist in the cover or at any point any single effort. that the cover joins the surface of the pool structure or deck A1.'7.3 An eS'ort is being made nationally to make consis- �a�R'luch would allow a small child's head to gain access lo tent the cdors used to alert consumers to potential hazards. �e water or become entrapped). The head breadth for a 5th A1.7.4 Contrast of colors between letter colors and labels Percet1ale 7 manth old is abont 4.5 in. are necessary in order to ata�act users' attention to label and enable readability. A 1.10 Operating Conhol,Safety Covers A1.7.5 I.euer size is an important factor in warnitig legibil- A1.10.1 Operator controlled momentary contact type ity so the consunier can recognize and avoid the hazard. switches afford greater coutrol in the event of an emergency. A1.'7.6 Style of lettering affects the readaMlity of the A1.10.2 Should a child enter the water ditting the closure waming message. process,the co��er shall be able to reverse aithout total closure. A1.7.7 Waming labels can be mare effective if they allow A1.103 It is important in the case of su electrical installa- for reaction time on the part of tlie consumer. tion to pmtect clrildren and al1 swimmers firo�m the possibility A1.7.8 Damaged labels would noi provide as strong a of electrceution,which is the purpose of Article 680-26 of the message as necessary. National IIectrical Code. A1.7.9 Due to extended life expectancy of cover products, A1.10.4 Operator observa6ou of the pool duting the closing labels c;annot be expected to maintain their ariginal appear- process is necessary to ensure that another person does not ��, enter the w ater during the process.Additionally,the location of A1.7.10 Labeling messages and format should be consistent the activxting device or the ability to render it inactive is frrnn point of purcl�ase to i�e andlor applicadon of cover. necessary to avoid unauthorized opening of the cover. 6 c�' F 1346—91 (2003) ASTM Intemati�wial fakes no posRJon respecfhg the vaNdlty o!any pstenf rlgtNs ssserteG!n aonnectlan wAh any/em menthned M MIs standard.Users d th►s standeid are expressly edvlsed fhet determfnsHon o1 the va�rlpy oi Any Such pafent iiq/hPa,and!he hsk d h/ringement of such rights,are enfirefy their own respons&/Nty. 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SwimUVise prevents the bad stuff from going in-leaves and dirt.And, the good stuff-heat,water and chemicals-from going out. r f,.; �' With less time spent worrying about maintenance,upkeep, ;. � chemicals,heat,and safety,you'il have more time to actually '�� relax and enjoy your swimming pool.SwimWise pool cover / systems provide up#o:" 8 -�� degrees warmer water 90% reduction in evaporation 7�% reduction in heating bills I � 70% reduction in chemicals CAN YOU KEEP YOUR DREAM FROiV[ TURNING INTO A LOT OF WORK? N Your swimming pool isn't like your self-cleaning oven. Unfortunately,without a pool cover,your pool will require frequent maintenance and upkeep. The changing of the ._. � _ _. , ,_u_ ..�__. seasons,evaporation,and heat loss make it more difficult ! �-�-_ � "Z, and expensive to keep your swimming pool in top shape � `- _ ... � _� _. � , ..�,_� ��-1 � _: , : ..- --- �-- _ - - and ready for use. Simply put,it doesn't have to be. � .� ,,.. -,� - .,,.�;, � ' '�,.��. _-� ��`�.;�"",.. ;• ry �.y"��'tiwr.�� °��' -- �` � ��,...: *':. � . � � � I ,__ _",ot Enei;��,�n'E£°EL Rogtn� I SA F ETY ; ; - . PEACE OF MIND IS KNOWING YOUR � �� CHILDREN AND PETS ARE SAFE. � SwimWise's cover material exceeds the ASTM safety pool cover standards, providing a powerful layer of protection for your pool. SwimWise's durable UL approved safety cover is piacetl where it needs to be-between the water ' I and the children in the pool area. Worrying about the safety of loved ones was i never a part of your dream—and it shouldn't be. � � .e �� ;� f , _ (�� . . � The American Society of � � fTesting and Materials has created a standard for powered safety covers. SwimWise is class'rfied and �� tested by Underwriters � �� ' ,�`� � \ Laboratories to exceed this "" F1346-91 safety standard. �, n � <<,;� In addition,SwimWise is UL �� , �y,�� ..� ��'� '. - . ,� ,,,� � �� ..�..� � ;� 4a ' ` ��'' ''�; � listed to meet all electrical � �`� ,�, �,, r� ._ ��' and safery standards. :� ,_ � �._ , _ . � ' " .. _.�. �,� `,,,, `"�,,,,..~,,,,+``�,� .� k+,,.,� ..y..: 4`'�`• �a�rr� C �L US � O PT I O N S y0U WAINT FOR ALMOST ANY P00 SH PE�ND S�IZE. f ; UNDER6UIDE SYSTEMS � Underguitle system guides are mounted to � Q� the bottom side of the coping fStandard �. ; �..='— - ---- ,_ ,,b'" ... UnderguideJ,ailowing guides to remain virtu- � ; , �, � --,rl�, . . = „m -� ally unnoticed.For a more integrated look, i � I guides can be burlt directly into the pool wall I ��' r _ (Encapsulated Underguide). � � ��y. � i r ��k I {' w°`�� 4�� ' � � ��_ ; ;�, � i ; ; � � ; .�!i , �. w . r /, � ___�----- . 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SwimWise,LLC. � + 1795 West 200 North '� nK�aw�a Lindon.UT SA042 ��5p'�'�� 1-888-801-POOL ��1 Coverstar LLC 7fiE5 Ver 5.0 Jan 2011 wvvw.s�vimtivise.com III I III'nll IIIIIII III � L9721 � -___ � __ _� ., m,� �, -�- R- :',; „'i(.I ;� i�� T,r, / ,, ':j , � � � i 4�:�p � � 1 ,. �' � _'"�-+�� , r �; ,• • � .. :.��`�� :" _-- ,� ,: , � - � � . � � � � �' f ;;. . . � `�_ � = � :�. � �. . �. , _ �� • � ..-. . _.�,,, �� y,, :-�: `�� ''� _�:. _ j • Up to 75%savings in heating costs ` .�1 �_ R � ��., � Reduces chemica!usage �� More FUN T1ME...less cleaning Minimal water evaporation � � `,�y � Pool equipment lasts longer Helps prevent access to pool - , 4 , � � ,,.,.. , �,� � ,� � � � � �� , ; , � „ r. ;' . � . � tl � � � � Kristina Handt From: Nancy Kern [nk_basketcollector@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2013 7:59 AM To: k.handt@ci.scandia.mn.us Subject: Pool Cover info/comments for Christine Maefsky Attachments: Web Article.doc Hi Kristina, I spoke with Christine Maefsky on the phone yesterday about the planning commission discussion for requiring an automatic pool cover vs a fence. If you could please pass this email on to her for the upcoming meeting on 5/7. We have lived in Scandia for just over 14 years now. The house we bought has a pool,we have a six foot fence around it. It is a custom teardrop,which we found out after we moved in that to even get a new liner put in,or a solar cover is more expensive than a standard rectangle shaped pool. If Scandia changes the current ordinance to require both an automatic cover and a fence we would not even be able to cornply- you can not get an autoinatic cover for this custom shaped pool. In doing sorne research on this, I found that the cost of an automatic cover for a standard shaped pool,ranges from $5,000-$15,000. If we were even able to get a custorn shape cover it could even cost more than that. We can not afford that. In addition,to the cost of a cover, you need to replace the fabric every 5 years or so at a cost of$2,000 -$4,000. , I also read that some covers installed on an existing pool must be attached on top of the concrete or decking surrounding the pool instead of putting the track beneath the top edge of the pool. This would then create a tripping hazard. I think that Scandia should maybe let people have the choice of either an automatic cover,or a fence for those people that can afford to have an automatic cover installed, and the maintenance that comes with it. If you were to require both-that would be a hardship for us, and I'm sure a lot of other pool owners in Scandia. Just because you have a pool,does not mean that you are rich. A lot of people are just getting by these days. Christine mentioned that it may be retroactive,that we would be "grandfathered in" so to speak. In where our fence would be sufficient. I would certainly hope for that. How can you expect people to spend that kind of money when they already have a fence that works just fine. One more thing I found out- in the article in the Forest Lake Times on 4/18 about this discussion,it says that both Woodbury and Hugo require both a fence and a pool cover. This is not true- I called the city of Hugo and was told they only require a fence, as it states on their website list of city ordinances. Woodbury's website states the same thing-only a fence is required. I attached an article I found on the internet about the cons for an automatic cover. They can be a good thing,but are very expensive and not practical for inost people's budgets. I appreciate your time and consideration of my comments. Thank you, Nancy Kern i 651-433-3850 z .�`�=�; . ,,, ,., }a �., ,�:". d._--, � �" .�r �. �� - • �, • � � s �Check Us Out!! � d � - � � BBB. Click far Review ��• �ow Edwards Pools! Above Ground And Inground Poo1 Information By Edwards Pools! ! Current Articles ��RSS Feed 3 Reasons Too Not Install An Automatic Cover. Posted by Nathan Edwards � Email Article inShareO ; � • _ - '..: A few_weeks back I gave the reasons to pull the trigger and install an auto-cover on your Ingound pool.Things such as the security it provides,chemical usage it cuts down on,and being a few different covers in one.These are all great reasons to have one installed. Today though I am going to give a few downsides to having an autacover. Expensive!! Automatic covers cost some serious jack. The typical cover will run you around$10,000 to$12,000. That is a lot of money. The security alone that one provides can be well worth the cost,but you have to weigh out is it worth it for you.You can do a lot with$12,000. Retaining walls,landscaping,or even extra decking around the top of your pool,could be an option with the money you would spend on a cover.You have to decide could the extra money be better spent elsewhere, or is the cover an absolute.The cost can be a downfall. Maintenance!! Nothing lasts forever. Auto-covers are no exception. There are parts that will wear out and need to be replaced eventually. The ropes aze tlte main thing that has to be replaced. Of course they are taking the most abuse. With the stress put on them with the cover opening and closing they will snap at some point. The pulleys that the ropes run in are fairly common to replace.Neither one of these items is a11 that expensive.When you have to replace a motor that goes bad,or the fabric itself,that is where you can get into some cost. In our experience we find that in 6 to 8 years you need to replace the fabric. With chemicals and sunlight the fabric gets a lot of abuse and will shrink over time. Once it shrinks to a certain point,it will put too much tension on the rest of the systezn.This then makes it hard for the system to open and close correctly. If you keep forcing it you will snap ropes or burn up a motor.Now you have more issues. The additional maintenance over rime can be a deterrent. Eyesore!! � � All covers we have installed in the last 5 years are encapsulated models.The tracking is hid under the decking. The box for the reel and motor are down in the deck and the lid system is built to be flush with the top of the deck. This is not too bad. The problem is you have to do a rectangle shape pool to do this. If you want a pool shape other that rectangle and an auto-cover,you typically will do a top mount track cover.The track for the cover is attached to the deck, and the lid for the box is a1so. You now have components of the system on your decking and it is an eyesore. It's not bad but it will also be a little bit of a trip hazard. So there you have my few reasons to not invest in an automatic cover. They are costly, will require maintenance down the road, and can be an eyesore unless you do an encapsulated system. For something that you do not absolutely need these zeasons could make it a no go. Nathan Edwards . � Automatic Covers: Price Ran�e$5000-$15,000 The Good: Automatic covers come in many forms, and this is the reason for their broad price range. Their two biggest benefits are the fact that they are wonderful solar covers and they offer constant protection against unwanted guests/swimmers. They also help keep leaves and debris out of the pool during the season,potentially cutting down on time spent cleaning/maintaining the pool. The Bad: Auto covers are made of a vinyl material that typically wears out after five years or so. The cost of replacing this material is quite expensive(2-4k),and considering their initial cost, can be quite frustrating for homeowners. Another problem with these covers that many people don't realize is that because they are such good solar covers, sometime they can heat the water too much. This especially occurs during the months of July and August when most poo]owners do not want their pool water to be any warmer. I have seen cases where auto covers will cause the water to get over 95 degrees,which feels like taking a bath at that point and is not very refreshing at all. The Ugly: The biggest problem with auto covers is their propensity to break down. With so many components(motor,ropes/pulleys,vinyl, aluminum track,etc.),there are many parts that can break down. We find that after about 3 years auto covers can break down quite often, which can be very frustrating,especially if the cover breaks and it can not be taken off the pool,disallowing anyone to swim. I have seen this occur many times and it's never a pleasant experience.The other big problem with auto covers is the fact that they are not "true" winter covers. Although they are rated to hold about 2,000 lbs, a heavy snow load can cause these covers to cave-in. In some cases,it is necessazy for homeowners to open their cover before a major snow storm as to eliminate the potential of any cave-ins from happening. s - Municode Page 1 of 3 ��! � �t,c,�-+�-• Sec. 33-2. -Construction of swimming pools. Subd. Permit r�equired. No person, corporation, partnership or firm must construct, repair,enlarge, 1. alter, change, remodel or othenivise significantly improve a swimming pool without first having obtained a permit from the city. Subd. Definifions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have 2• the meanings ascribed to them in this subdivision, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Power safe co r means a barrier which can be placed over the water area and removed with a m ize mechanism actuated by a suitable control mechanism. Public orsemipublic swimming pool means any swimming pool other than a private swimming pool. Residential swimming pool means any pool used or intended to be used as a swimming pool in connection with a single-family residence and which is available only to the family of the householder and private guests. Swimming pool means any permanently located pool, used for swimming or bathing which is over 24 inches in depth or which has a surtace area exceeding 150 square feet. Subd. Approval by building offrcial;building permit. Before work is commenced o�the construction 3. of a swimming pool or any major alteration, addition, remodeling or other improvement is � done to an existing swimming pool, detailed plans and specifications must be approved by the building o�cial before a building permit is issued. Subd. p�ans to be submifted. Plans, specifications and explanatory data that must be submitted 4• with an application for a permit to construct a swimming pool or for any major alteration, addition or other improvement to a pool must contain the following information: (�) The general layout of the lot on which the pool is to be located. (2) The distances of the pool from the lot lines. (3) Water supply systems, buried sewers and sewage disposal systems, other utilities and any sources of possible contamination of the pool. (4) A description of the pool's infiltration and chlorination equipment. (�) All dimensions, including the length, width,depth of the pool,the size of the pool deck and the liquid capacity of the pool. Plans must be drawn to a scale of not smaller than one-fourth of an inch to one foot. �6) Additional information may be requested by the building official. Subd. pe�it fees. Permit fees will be set by resolution adopted by the city council from 6me to 5• time. Subd. pool piping. Pool piping systems must be constructed of materials prescribed in the state 6• plumbing code. Installation of the piping including the pool water supply line must be done by a licensed plumber and must be inspected by the city plumbing inspector prior to covering the piping. Subd. Main out/ets. Pools must be equipped with facilities for completely emptying the pool and �• effecting surface drainage(by gravity if elevations permit).The drainage system must be constructed in conformance with the provisions of the state plumbing code and under the http://library.municode.com/print.aspx?h=&clientID=13056&HTMReques�http%3 a%2f... 3/27/2013 - s Municade Page 2 of 3 supervision of a licensed plumber, and shall not discharge directly on the land of an adjoining neighbor or in a manner that threatens or endangers fish or wildlife. Subd. �yatersupply. Water supplies serving all swimming pools must be safe, sanitary and be $• acceptable to the public health authority. The installation of the pool water supply piping and connection to the source of supply must be under the supervision of a licensed plumber. Subd. E/ectrica/requirements. All electrical installations provided for, installed and used in 9• conjunction with residential swimming pools must conform to the state electrical code and must be inspected and approved by the state electrical inspector. No current-carrying � + electrical conductors must cross residential swimming pools, either overhead or underground, or within 15 feet of a pool, except as necessary for pool lighting or pool accessories. Subd. Heating requirements. Permits are required for all heating units used in conjunction with 10. swimming pools. Installation must be made by installers licensed by the city and in accordance with any lawful code in effect at the time of installation. Subd. Pressure relief valves. Pool contractors must certify that they have examined the 11. construction site with respect to the water table level and potential soil saturation. If it is determined to be necessary, in the opinion of the building official, pools must be designed and constructed with underdrain systems and pressure relief valves to prevent pool flotation. Subd. Shielding lights. Lights used to illuminate swimming pools must be arranged and shielded to 12- reflect light away ftom adjoining properties. Subd. Location. All swimming pools or appurtenances must be located in the rear yard at a �3• distance of at least ten feet from any property line. .� Subd. Safety barriers. All swimming pools must be provided with safeguards to prevent children 14. under the age of five from gaining uncontrolled access.All swimming pool safeguards must be approved by the building official prior to issuance of a permit to construct the swimming pool. The swimming pool safeguarding may be accomplished with fencing,walls, natural barriers such as bluffs, rivers, or lakes that would provide a similar degree of protection as a fence, or other enclosure of sufficient density and strength as to be impenetrable. Above grade pools and their above grade decks that have sides at least four feet high above grade and are not readily climbable need only have a safety enclosure around the means of access. Any above grade pool equipment must be at least 10 feet away from the pool and above grade deck, or the equipment must be surrounded by a non-climbable four-foot tall safety enclosure. If fencing is used, all fence openings or points of entry into the pool area must be equipped with gates. The fence and gates must be at least four feet in height and constructed of woven-wire mesh, corrosion-resistant material or other material approved by the building official.All gates must be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices placed at the top of the gate or otherwise be inaccessible to small children.All fence posts must be decay or corrosion-resistant and set in concrete bases or other suitable protection. The openings between the bottom of the fence and the � ground or other surface may not be more than four inches. ;rn0;7;Any swimming pool built between June 21, 2005 and the effective date of Ord. No. 1021 that uses a power safety cover instead of a fence is allowed to continue to use a power safety cover. Subd. Safety equipment. Every swimming pool must be equipped with one or more throwing ring 15. buoys not more than 15 inches in diameter and having 60 feet of 3/16 of an inch manila line, or its equivalent, attached. Subd. Aboveground swimming pools. Ladders or stairs which are attached to or placed against the 16. outside of aboveground tank type swimming pools having a depth of 24 inches or more must http://library.municode.com/print.aspx7h=&clientID=13056&HTMRequest=http%3 a%2f... 3/27/2013 s � Municode � Page 3 of 3 be removed from the outside of the pool when the pool is not being used. In addition, aboveground pools are subject to the requirements of subdivisions 12 and 13 of this section. Subd. Public or semipublic swimming pools. Swimming pools other than residential pools must be ��- constructed and operated in conformance with standards for installation promulgated by the state board of health. In addition, prior to the beginning of any construction, a copy of the repo�t prepared and issued by the state health department showing approval of the plans must be filed with the building official. State law referenc�-Public pools, Minn. Stat.§ 144.1222. Subd. Operafion and main#enance. Pool contractors shall instruct the pool owner in the operation 18. and maintenance of the pool and its filtration and chlorination equipment and the procedures to be followed in preparing the pool fo�winter. (Code 1980,§33.02;Ord. No. 961, § 1, 6-21-05;Ord.No. 102?,§§ 1, 2, 91-16-10;Ord. No. 9021, §§ 1, 2, 11-16- 10) , http://library.municode.comlprint.aspx?h=&clientID=13056&HTMRequest=http%3a%2f... 3/27/2013 � � M� �c�N�� (a) Enclosures. Every person owning land within the Town of May upon which there is presently situated an above or below ground swimming pool or who constructs such a swirnming pool after the effective date of this ordinance which is intended to be used for swimming, shall erect and maintain thereon an adequate fence either surrounding the property or pool area, sufficient to make such body of water inaccessible to children. Such enclosure,including gates therein, shell be not less than 5 feet above the underlying ground and not in any required areas.All gates shall be self-closing and self-latching with latches placed 4 feet above the underlying ground and otherwise made inaccessible from the outside to children. The openings between the bottom of the fence and the ground shall not exceed 4 inches. Said fence shall be constructed in conformance with applicable state building codes and approved and inspected by the Town Building 4fficial. (b) Protective Devices. A pool cover or other protective device approved by the Town Building Official shall be an acceptable enclosure so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted devices or structures is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure,gate and latch described above and complies with the American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM)in compliance with standard F 1346- 91(2003),and is sufficient to support the weight of 500 Ibs.minimum and completely cover or enclose the pool.The substitution with such a pool cover or other protective device shall be done by the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or Building Permit. 3. Fences located within the buildable area of a lot of eight(8)feet or more frorn the rear lot line may be a maximum of eight(8)feet in height. D. Permitted Encroachments on Required Yards. The following shall be permitted encroachments into setback and height requirements,except as restricted by other sections of this Article. 1. In any yards: posts,off-street open parking, flues,leaders,skills,pilasters, lintels,cornices,eaves(up to three(3)feet),gutters,awnings,open terraces, steps,chimneys,flag poles,fences,essential services,exposed ramps � (wheelchair),uncovered porches, stoops or similaz features provided they do not extend above the height of the ground floor level of the principal structure or to a distance less than three(3}feet from any lot line nor less than one(1) foot from any existing or proposed driveway; yard lights and nameplate signs; trees,shrubs,plants;floodlights or other sources of light illustrating authorized illuminated signs or light standards for illuminating parking areas, loading areas or yards for safety and security reasons,provided the direct Chapter 7—Zoning Regulations Art. 705: Permitted Uses and Dimensional Standards in Zoning Districts 7-48 � � ' /IV �" " � ORDINANCE 135 STILLWATER TOWNSffiP WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.51 REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF SR'IMMING POOLS THE BOARU OF SUPERVISORS OF THE TOWN OF STILLWATER ORDAINS: Section 1. Ordinance No. 51, Section 2(11)is hereby amended to read as follows: . (11) All swiinming pools must be provided with safeguazds to prevent children from gaining uncontrolled access. This may be accomplished with a cover, fencing, or other enclosure or any combination thereof of sufficient density and strength as to be impenetrable. Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. .. c� EiDOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of Stillwater Township this �S 0 day of � ,2oos. STILLWATER TOWNSHIP , . , � � —1 BY• ,l��f�'� lts Cha' erson � �P A G�, -�Q � � � ��_�_��.1 Pat Bantli,Townstvip Clerk 119473 -�� • _ ♦. ZODIACo ' .. . , - . . , � . . . , COVEROPOOLS� Save-T� 3 Automatic Pool Cover Owner's Manual This pool cover has been installed with the following features: ❑ Slip Clutch ❑ Auto-shutoff ❑ CoverLinkT"' Control Pad ❑ Locked Rope Reels ❑ Self Adjusting ❑ Hydraulic Power P(ease read operation instructions for these features. Cover-Pools Incorporated is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zodiac Pool Systems,Inc. ZODIACOO is a registered trademark of Zodiac International,S.A.S.U.,used under license. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Cover-Poolslncorporated 66 East 3335 South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 800.447.2838 OO 2012 Cover-Pools Incorporated 801.484.2724 800061 REL-0014 www.coverpools.com TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECKLIST............................................................................4 PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT......................................................................................4 AVOID DROWNING RISKS.............................................................................................4 POOLSAFETY................................................................................................................5 COVER COMPONENTS..................................................................................................6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................7 Coveringthe Pool....................................................................................................................... 7 Uncoveringthe Pool................................................................................................................... 7 LatchingProcedure.................................................................................................................... 7 FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................8 WATER ON TOP OF THE COVER ...................................................................................9 Placing the Pump on the Cover ................................................................................................9 BASIC MAINTENANCE................................................................................................10 Motor........................................................................................................................................ 10 WaterLevel............................................................................................................................... 10 TrackCleaning ......................................................................................................................... 10 MechanismCleaning................................................................................................................ 10 Replacinga Pulley.................................................................................................................... 10 Lubrication............................................................................................................................... 11 FABRIC MAINTENANCEAND CARE...........................................................................12 Debrisand Obstacles............................................................................................................... 12 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 12 RepairHoles ............................................................................................................................ 12 WinterizingYour Cover............................................................................................................. 12 CHEMICALS AND YOUR COVER..................................................................................13 Recommended Chemical Plan ................................................................................................ 13 ADJUSTMENTS AND MINOR REPAIR.........................................................................14 Uneven Cover Retraction......................................................................................................... 14 ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR .........................................................15 SlipClutch Adjustment ........................................................................................................... 15 Auto-Shutoff Amp Limiter Adjustment.................................................................................... 15 COVERLINKTM WIRELESS CONTROL .........................................................................16 Operation And Programming Instructions ............................................................................. 16 NormalOperation .................................................................................................................... 17 TroubleshootingGuide............................................................................................................. 20 � INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR WEAR AND DETERIORATION..................................21 VinylCover ............................................................................................................................... 21 CoverTrack ............................................................................................................................. 21 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.......................................................................................21 Manually Cover the Pool ......................................................................................................... 21 Manually Uncover the Pool...................................................................................................... 21 PARTSDIAGRAM.........................................................................................................22 FEDERAL AGENCY AND NATIONAL COMPLIANCE LISTINGS...................................23 3 of b PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING:When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. 1. To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to operate this product. 2. Remove and safely store the key after covering or uncovering your pool. 3. Turn off the electrical breaker when the cover will not be used for extended periods of time or as an added layer of protection against unauthorized operation.Always turn off the breaker before servicing the cover. INSTALLATION SAFETY CHECKLIST For your benefit, double check the following items with your installer/ YES NO representative to aid in your understanding of the use of your cover. 1. Has a representative from the company who installed your cover explained to you the proper operation of the system? a. Roll-up adjustment b. Chemical application as it affects the cover c. Authorized operation d. Latching the cover after it is closed e. Proper maintenance f. Placing the cover pump in position when the cover is closed 2. Did a representative offer you assistance on how to maintain a safer pool area? 3. Did you receive drowning prevention information? Please take the time with your representative to go over this list to ensure that you understand the importance of the proper use of your pool cover. �WARNING AVOID DROWNING RISKS • REMOVE STANDING WATER—CHILDREN CAN DROWN ON TOP OF THE COVER • REMOVE THE COVER(S) COMPLETELY BEFORE ENTRY OF BATHERS—ENTRAPMENT IS POSSIBLE. • NON-SECURED OR IMPROPERLY SECURED COVERS ARE A HAZARD. • DO NOT WALK ON THE COVER EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY. • FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DROWNING. SAVE-T�3 MEETS ASTM F 1346-91 CLASS PCS WHEN USED AS INSTRUCTED. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT Your automatic cover is designed to perform reliably WARNING: Do not walk on the cover except in the throughout many years of daily use. Since the case of an emergency. Playing or walking on the cover automatic cover is easy to use, some people allow unnecessarily can cause injury and increases the risk anyone to operate it. Our experience shows that of damage to the cover.The standard aluminum lid over service requirements increase with the number of the cover housing is not strong enough to walk on;to people who operate the cover without having received prevent damage or injury,avoid stepping on the lid. Lids instruction. may be slippery when wet. Before operating the cover, Do not allow anyone to operate the tover unless they remove all objects from the pool and cover, including have been properly instructed. toys, pool cleaners, cover pumps and hoses. Be sure Never allow children to operate the cover. you have full view of the pool area when operating the cover. Do not leave a pool partially covered. 4 of 6 POOLSAFETY Thank you for your purchase of a Cover-Pools cover. Cover-Pools make every effort to provide you with the safest product available and want to stress the following safety precautions. Cover-Pools recommends "layers" of protection.Your cover is a reliable layer; however,you should not rely on any one layer to be fail proof. A swimming pool can provide your family with hours of entertainment and the opportunity for healthy recreation. As a pool owner, be aware that you must ensure your child's safety.There is a risk of a child drowning when around any body of water. There is no substitute for constant adult supervision. Most drowning occurs during a five-minute-or-less lapse in supervision. By providing barriers between your child and the pool,you can avoid a tragic accident should your child momentarily slip out of sight. Don't rely on one system—layering (pool cover, fence, Vertical bars on a pool fence should be no more than alarm...J safety precautions provides the strongest 3-3/4 inches apart.Avoid fences such as chain link that safeguard. provide climbing footholds. Never leave a child alone—even for a second. Place table and chairs well away from the pool fence Maintain constant eye contact with your children when to prevent children from climbing into the pool area. they are around the pool. Alert your pool maintenance people, utility personnel, Do not consider young children water-safe because and neighbors to keep covers, gates, and doors to pool they have had swimming lessons. Swimming closed and locked at all times. instructions for children under three years of age are Check to ensure that spa and pool covers pass not recommended. minimum safety requirements set by the American Instruct all care-takers about potential hazards to Society of Testing Materials. young children in and around swimming pools and the Never use a pool with its cover partially in place since need for constant supervision. children may become trapped under it. Train all caretakers in life-saving, cardiopulmonary Beware of a free-floating pool cover.A child can slip resuscitation and first aid. No exceptions. beneath one unnoticed. Install a telephone near the pool with emergency Realize that a child can drown in as little as two inches numbers posted. of water. Drain standing water off of your spa or pool Keep toys away from the pool when the pool is not in cover. use. They can lure a child into the pool. Investigate using a pool alarm and/or a monitoring Use inflatable toys only under adult supervision.They system that can be worn by a child. may deflate or your child may slip off. Remove ladders and steps from above ground pools. Post and enforce rules such as No Running, No No objects should be in the pool area for a child to Pushing, No Dunking, and Never Swim Alone. climb on and into the water. Make sure you have rescue devices accessible near Inspect safety and pool equipment regularly. the pool. Preventive devices are only effective if they are in working order. Keep all doors and windows leading from the house to the pool area secure. Install self-closing mechanisms on doors. Sources: Drowning Prevention Society; United States Enclose the pool with a barrier. In fact,fencing may Consumer Product Safety Commission; National Spa be required in certain area. Check your local city or and Pool Institute's Operation Water Watch; and the county building code for more information. American Academy of Pediatrics. Install only child-proof, self-closing, self-latching gates around the pool. 5of6 - a.:,�..�-3.- �Y ---�x-� PULLEYS ROPE REELS :,, CLUTCH � DOUBLE DOG � �: � � MAIN TUBE 1 _.. :, -- , ��._ ; _ _ ... . . . . 'f � ..... � . � _._� MOTOR __ GUIDES ` � OPPOSITE END c� WING NUTS BRAKE ARMS p ��::.. ", _,..: , . , .. ,.. . a... ..�_ ,w'I AND BEARING c � �- m ��; �? COVER/FABRIC n �, � g �� o _,�. . .__ ...__..- . �� -e. � e�� - o z AUTO SHUT-OFF CONTROL Z t�n �.'��'� f UNDERTRACK ,, o ,� ! UNIVERSAL , � ! rEj`' � ' ° � TRACK t ^r- „ o i =`" 1_ o i PUMP KEY SWITCH COVERLINK i' GLIDERS WHEELS� � � TRACK PULLEYS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Covering the Pool Uncovering the Pool Remove any objects from the pool. If your pool has a safety strap, unlatch the leading Keyswitch: Turn the key in the cover direction until the edge (see "LATCHING PROCEDURE" belowj. pool is completely covered. CoverLinkT"'tontrol: Enter Remove the cover pump and any debris that may the four-digit PIN and press "cover" until the pool is damage the cover. covered. Keyswitch: Insert the key and turn it towards For Undertrack Systems, release the key or "uncover."CoverLink control: Enter the four-digit PIN control pad a few inches before the end of the and press"uncover." pool, let the cover coast to a stop, then press "close" until the front of the cover taps the end of Continue to uncover the pool until the cover is within a the pool.This "soft stop" method will improve the few inches of the end of the pool. Let the cover coast life of the cover and its components rather than to a stop, then operate the cover until the pool is overrunning to the end of the pool under full motor completely uncovered. torque and having the cover hit the end. Do not retract the pool cover too closely to the end of For Universal Track Systems, run the cover up the tracks.With most undertrack models,the leading to within two to three inches of the end of the edge should rest half way across the pool end wall. On track and stop. Do not attempt to close the cover universal track models, the leading edge should stop completely against the pulley castings at the end before the mechanism housing. of the tracks.A convenient way to judge this is to WARNING! The control pad must be mounted place a stop mark on the cover,which will align permanently on a wall in full view of the cover. Do not with a stop mark placed on the tracks at a place remove the control pad and carry it like a portable where you can see it from the control. remote.This may be a direct violation of local codes. Remove the control key from the key switch, and NOTE:Your cover should include stops to prevent it store it in a secure location to prevent unauthorized from running too far in either direction.These stops, operation of the cover. The CoverLink digital control in conjunction with the slip clutch or auto-shutoff,will will deactivate after 20 seconds without input. help prevent overrunning and damaging the cover. If your pool has a safety strap, immediately latch Stopping the cover briefly before hitting the pool the leading edge once the pool has been completely Wall or track ends, can increase the tife of the cover covered (see "LATCHING PROCEDURE" belowJ. components. Place the cover pump on the cover at this time (see "PLACING THE PUMP ON THE COVER" on page 9.1 Keep the pump on the cover whenever the pool is covered. Latching Procedure Latching:Some systems require a safety strap on the Latching Procedure: Cover the pool. Put the pin leading edge. In some circumstances a young child through the grommet in the strap. Press the pin into may be able to force their way under the cover by the housing in the deck until it clicks into place. pulling or pushing on the leading edge.Another risk is To Remove Pin: Insert the key into the top of the pin. that when weight is applied to the cover(such as from Line up the pin slot with the key spur. (The spur should water, snow load, or a person standing on the cover), Point away from the center of the pin.) Push the key it may force the leading edge open enough to allow a down until it stops and turn it 90 degrees. Pull up on child to slip through the opening. the key to remove the pin from the housing. 0 0 Anchor Key Spur e Safety Strep � � ��/ �� / �� ;j Housing, e � 7 of 23 / FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS Slip Clutch:Some units include a slip clutch designed if your cover stops running during operation there to slip if the cover is ran too far in either direction to is something creating resistance such as water on prevent possible damage to the cover components. the cover, dirt or contamination in the tracks, or While operating the cover you may stop and reverse something damaged on the system. Remove any direction at any point between the fully opened or fully excess water or debris and try reversing the direction. closed position. If the cover moves, then proceed with operating the cover. If the cover will not move further in the intended direction, call your service technician or see "SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT:" on page 15. � 0 0 � 0 o O • Slip Clutch Auto-Shutoff Operation: If your cover has been If your cover stops running during operation there installed with an auto-shutoff control,the opening is something creating resistance, such as water and closing operation will be the same as described in on the cover, dirt or contamination in the tracks, or the operating instructions.The exception is that your something damaged on the system. Remove any cover will shut off automatically when it has reached excess water or debris and try reversing the direction. the fully uncovered or covered position.This feature If the cover moves, then proceed with operating the prevents overrunning the cover in either direction to cover. If the cover will not move further in the intended prevent possible damage. Make sure that your cover direction, call your service technician or see "AUTO- opens and closes evenly so that your auto-shutoff SHUTOFF amp limiter ADJUSTMENT:" on page 15. will be able to operate properly.While operating the cover you may stop and reverse direction at any point NOTE: If there has been a power interruption to your between the fully opened or fully closed position. control, the system will not operate until power has been restored. Once power is restored, it is possible Once the cover has shut off automatically in one to overrun the cover if the control is operated in the direction you will only be able to run it in the opposite wrong direction. Once the cover has been run in direction. In addition,your auto-shutoff control has an the correct direction forjust a few feet,the shutoff adjustable amperage stop that will turn off the motor sequence is restored and it will not be possible to if the pool cover meets significant resistance when it is overrun the cover. operating. � 0 0 � 0 � , �QQ � � �o� Auto-shutoff w/Amp 8 of 23 Limiter WATER ON TOP OF THE COVER WARNING!Water on top of the cover poses a 2. Snake the Hose:Snake a long discharge hose drowning hazard and could damage the pool over as much of your cover as possible to create cover. Isolated puddles tend to migrate toward a a natural channel for water to flow back to your depression.A young child can treate a depression pump (see diagramJ.The water will be removed great enough to collect a dangerous amount of water. as it is channelled back to your pump. Due to different shapes and construction styles of pools, Standing water on top of your cover poses as great a the occurrence of isolated puddles of water will be hazard as an open pool.You have been provided with specific to your cover.After you become familiar a submersible pump designed to reduce this hazard with where the puddles usuatly occur,you should by sensing water accumulation and turning on or off be able to position your discharge hose so you can automatically.Always place the pump on the cover remove nearly all the water on your cover. anytime your pool is covered. 3. Plug in the Pump: Plug the pump into a GFCI- Water accumulation on top of the cover can come protected outlet. from holes or leaks in the cover, from over-spray and misdirected sprinklers, or from rain and snow. If you plan on being away from your pool for a long period of time,you should find a neighbor or friend to Caution! Never attempt to run the cover with water on check your cover frequently to make sure all standing it. Damage can occur to the fabric and mechanism. water has been removed.Your pump can be left on Placing the Pump on the Cover the cover all winter.The pump will freeze into the ice without damage and it will activate itself as the ice 1. Place the pump on your cover: (1J set the pump melts during the winter. Make sure you keep power at the side of the pool, then push it into place with on to the pump and that the discharge hose is free of a pool brush. Or, (2) stand at the lid end of the kinks. pool and place the pump on the cover as a second person closes the cover. NOTE: Cover-Pools supplies a variety of pumps depending on the size of your cover and region you live After your pump has stopped and most of the in. Carefully follow the instructions that have been water has been removed,the pump itself should supplied with your pump. create enough of a depression to allow continual consolidation of water. h �� k.. v�, �q' � tz n'' t��4" �� , ''�'�,°�v.... �f a�� Ytif��k ' ' $'`< �' r ��4��'z�. � �� .��'_.�ti- .w WARNING! —Your pump is an electric appliance and caution should be used when handling your pump and electric cord around water. Do not use extension cords. If your pump or cord becomes damaged, replace the pump immediately. Plug the pump into a GFCI-protected outlet only. Place the pump on the cover first then plug in the pump. DO NOT stand on a wet surface while using the pump.Avoid contacting accumulated surface water on your cover when the pump is on the cover. Electric shock is possible.Your pump should not be used for any other application other than specified in these instructions.Your pump has been provided with a stabilizer plate so it remains upright. DO NOT allow the pump to tip over:the automatic on/off feature will not work which creates a drowning risk. Keep the pump clean and in a well-maintained condition at all times. 9 of 23 BASIC MAINTENANCE Motor Mechanism Cleaning The motor we provide is waterproof and capable Over time, dried chemicals and dirt can build up on of withstanding short-term submersion. However, your mechanism. If these components are not rinsed you should not allow the motor to be submersed for off, the buildup can become so excessive that damage periods longer than a few hours.Your system housing can occur.We recommend rinsing the components should have adequate means of drainage for below- as soon as you see a noticeable residue.The metal deck or recessed installations. Make sure all drains components of your pool cover should be rinsed off remain clear.Your motor has an internal thermal with fresh water only.The frequency will vary with the overload switch. If the motor overheats to the point usage of the pool cover.When in doubt, it is better to where the switch activates, it will reset automatically rinse too frequently,than not frequently enough.When when cool. rinsing the mechanism, turn off all electricity to the cover. Make sure you have adequate drainage in your Water Level cover housing.The motor will withstand direct spray The ability of your cover to support any weight is at low force. NOTE: Improper chemical balance can completely dependent upon your maintaining the pool rapidly affect your system as well as the cover fabric. water at normal operating level. In many cases,the Check your water regularly to be sure it is balanced cover will not even support itself if run over a low or properly. Please review the rest of this manual for empty pool.Severe damage to the cover may octur proper chemical balance recommendations. and a great hazard may develop if your water level is not maintained properly(see "WINTERIZING YOUR Replacing a Pulley COVER" on page 14). At the end of each track is a pulley.A worn pulley can cause cover adjustment problems and eventually lead Track Cleaning to a broken rope. Pulleys usually last about three The track may collect dirt and debris over a period years. If a pulley in the end of the track causes a of time.A buildup of dirt and debris can affect the noticeable clicking or grinding sound, it is worn.You operation and adjustment of your cover. If the channels should contact your local dealer for replacement as in your cover track are not cleaned when necessary, soon as possible. the edging on your cover and the protective anodized coating on your track can wear out prematurely.To clean the track,you should retract the cover,then squirt water under pressure into the track.The water will flush out debris if squirted the full length of the track at close range. In most situations your track should be cleaned twice a season. For pools that are used year round, or if you are in an area that is sandy or windy, cleaning should be done more often. Never use anything but water to clean the tracks or other extrusions. 10 of 23 Lubrication The working life of the mechanism will be enhanced and service problems will be reduced if you follow a regular lubrication schedule. Never over-grease; excessive lubrication will collect dirt and can possibly get on the vinyl cover or webbing. Grease on the vinyl or webbing can cause deterioration. Do not grease or put silicone on the rope,webbing, or tracks; this will cause rapid deterioration of the threads, fabric, and track. PARTS LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS Part Lubrication Frequency p Opposite End Bearing#110003 Waterproof lithium type grease(Lubriplate�#1200-2) Twice per season B Motor Side End Hub#110427 Waterproof lithium type grease(Lubriplatem#1200-2) Twice per season -Note:Cover the pool completely.- C Rope Reels#130051 Waterproof lithium type grease(Lubriplate�#1200-2) Twice per season -Note:Uncover the pool completely and rotate rope reels.- p Double Dog#180101/180099 WD-40�,Motor oil 30w,or similar Twice per season -Note:You may need to undo the strap around the double dog.- E Ratchet Pawls#160008 WD-40�,Motor oil 30w or similar Once per season F Key Switch Tumbter Graphite lock lube Twice per year Ci Motor does not require lubrication N/A H Hydraulic Tank Fluid* Automatic transmission fluid(ATF) Check twice per Type"F"or"Dextron III�" season HYDRAULIC DRIVE*: Hydraulic tank, motor,and lines should be drained,flushed and refilled once per year. IMPORTANT:Clean and dry the parts before applying lubrication(e.g.using high-pressure water and/or compressed air). 0 � / 0 0 � ° e ° � 0 ze t�G�yase `t�`J�G<ea � `�th�� <b�� AO �' O � X2 G�ease � o oe i � 1 � O e ( I o 0 � � � � � ------------------------------------ -r i � � � I I � O AZ 0 �T� + 0 yQ �� E r�m T'4>'�. A.tr ypP� O � �` � `a, a, "` * If your system includes a hydraulic drive :� � � (See front cover) ,�Q� �� c, 0 11 of 23 " FABRIC MAINTENANCE AND CARE With over 50 years of experience,we have seen well-maintained covers last far beyond expectations.The key to a long-lasting, healthy cover has been proper pool chemical balance and regular care and cleaning of the cover. Extra Slack in the Fabric Repair Holes Our customers sometimes have questions about the Patch even the smallest holes as soon as they extra slack in the pool cover.There are a few reasons occur with the vinyl patch kit. If water penetrates we have slack in our pool covers: the vinyl and comes in contact with the scrim (the thread reinforcing), the thread will soak up water Rain and Snow Loads:The pool cover needs extra and carry chemicals and contaminates to the inside slack to handle rain and snow loads. of the material.This may lead to stiffening and or Fabric Shrinks:The pool cover fabric will shrink delamination of the vinyl. Patching should be done on between one to two percent,which can equal three both sides of the hole in the cover if possible. to four inches on a 20-foot wide pool cover. Indoor pools may shrink more because they are often Winterizing Your Cover heated year-round. There is a limit to how much water, snow, and ice a pool cover can support. Each gallon of water on the Debris and Obstacles cover weighs eight pounds and a few inches of rain can Sharp Objects: Remove any sharp objects and quickly result in a ton of water.Without the support obstacles before opening the cover. Sharp objects of water underneath the cover, tracks may pull off, can damage the cover. the cover may tear, or other damage could occur to the pool that may create a hazardous situation. It is Obstacles: Remove any obstacles (toys, dirt, rocks important to maintain the same water level all year. etc.) in the track, on the cover, or in the mechanism Make at least monthly inspections of the water level housing. under the pool cover. Debris: Remove leaves,water, etc. promptly to pre- FALL MAINTENANCE: It is important to keep all vent residue-buildup on the vinyl.When the cover water pumped off your cover as freezing weather does become soiled from dirt, organic matter, or approaches so you can go through the winter with as undissolved chemicals, clean it. little weight as possible on the cover.Your pump can be left on the cover through freezing weather. Follow Cleaning instructions as described in the section "WATER ON Rinse: Regularly rinse the cover off with a pump TOP OF THE COVER" on page 9. in place to remove water and contaminants. Even if WINTER MAINTENANCE: Inspect the water level in the the cover does not appear dirty, harmful chemical pool at least once a month and add water if necessary. deposits can accumulate on top of the fabric and (One method is to add water via the skimmer.) Please can cause premature fabric failure if the fabric is not note that your water level may appear to be normal if rinsed regularly. there is ice or snow on the cover. The weight on top of Stains: For stains, use a soft bristle brush and scrub the cover displaces an equal volume of water under the cover with fresh, clean water. the cover and the pool water may be much lower than it appears.Adding water will float the ice or snow on Oils and Stubborn Stains: For oils, such as suntan the cover upward,thus relieving stress on the cover. lotion, or stubborn stains that cannot be removed qs the ice or snow melts the cover pump will turn on by scrubbing, use a small amount of non-detergent to remove it.Your cover will survive the winter if these cleanser. Never use detergents on the vinyl. One of Procedures are followed. the most available non-detergent cleaners is Ivory° bar soap (not dish-washing liquidJ. Use the bar soap DRAINAGE:Any drain in the housing should be kept on a wet cloth and scrub the soiled area. Rinse well free of debris to allow water to drain freely. The lid covering the housing should always be kept in place to with fresh water. avoid the hazard of someone stepping into the housing Algae: For algae stains, especially black algae, use area and to prevent rain from directly entering the a mixture of water and Clorox�bleach. Use one (11 housing. part Cloroxto nine (9J parts water. Make sure you IMPORTANT! If it is not possible to keep your pool use Clorox, not the pool's chlorine.You can apply full during the winter,then the cover should be left this solution directly on the algae. Some algicides off the pool and other safety precautions should be contain detergent and may damage the cover. taken. 12 of 23 CHEMICALS AND YOUR COVER The pool's chemical program may be significantly Extended Covering: Before covering the pool for different from that of a pool without a cover.With extended periods of time, such as winterizing, make proper use, the cover will substantially reduce sure the water is balanced. Recheck the water after chemical loss; therefore, any previous chemical the chemicals have mixed completely; this may require programs may need to be adjusted to maintain proper checking the pool water a day or two later. chemical balance in your covered pool. When covering the pool for long periods of time, adjust Chemical Build-up:You must avoid a build-up in the your ozone generators and chemical feeders to an quantity of chemicals in the pool water that can result appropriate level for a covered pool. Constant long- in serious damage to pool walls and equipment. Such term buildup of ozone can damage the fabric. a build-up may also create an improper water balance �nform Others: Please make sure your pool service which may cause deterioration of the vinyl cover.A company or anyone in charge of pool maintenance is deterioration so caused is not covered by the warranty. aware of this information. To avoid chemical build-up, allow the chemicals to Obtain a good test kit and use it frequently. circulate before closing the cover after adding any chemicals to your pool.Test the water at the surface Maintain Proper Balante:Common sanitizers(dry or with your test kit to ensure that it is safe to cover. liquid)vary in their pH value. Depending upon the pH value of the specific type of chlorine used,you may use If it is safe to swim in,it is safe to tover! acid,soda ash,and baking soda to maintain proper pH High Alkalinity&Chlorine:A high alkalinity or high and alkalinity values. chlorine level can begin to break down the cover prematurely. Some pH adjusters may create harmful Maintain the following swim-safe levels: levels of alkalinity(high pHJ if they are not allowed *Chlorine pH Alkalinity to mix with the water before the cover is closed. The 0.6-1.5 ppm 7.2-7.6 ppm 80-120 ppm same is true with chlorine shocks. Some chlorine (free chlorine level� shocks require 12-24 hours before returning to swim- 2 _4 ppm safe range. (combined chlorine level) Cover-Pools Incorporated recommends using a *Sanitizers other than chlorine-based compounds, non-chlorine shock because you can close the cover per manufacturer guidelines. within 30 minutes. Please check with your pool service company for proper usage. WARNING! Never leave an open pool unattended. Instruct anyone you allow to operate your cover about this! Please have your pool company fill in the following: Recommended Chemical Plan Recommended Alkalinity: Recommended Sanitizer Level: Recommended pH: Sanitizer Type: Recommended Salt Level: Shock Frequency: Other Recommendations: (Always leave the cover open until the water is back to a safe range for swimming.) 13 of 23 ADJUSTMENTS AND MINOR REPAIR Service: Some services, such as adjusting the cover should atways determine which adjustment to make by alignment and patching holes, are simple enough that observing the evenness of the cover as it is coming off you might want to do it yourself. Other services are the pool. much more complex than they first appears; therefore, qdjusting the cover is accomplished by tightening or we recommend that an owner leave repairs to their �oosening the wing nut on the brake mechanism (see local authorized service technician. Contact your local illustration). Make sure the cover is stopped and the service company for advice before you undertake any key or power is in the "off" position.Adjust the cover serious service project on your own; call Cover-Pools by tightening the wing nut (clockwise) on the side that at 800-447-2838 to find a local service company. consistently comes back first.Add only a little brake WARNING!Always turn off the power/circuit breaker at a time to avoid applying too much tension.When to the cover before servicing. Never adjust the cover or possible, take the brake off the side coming back try to perform any other maintenance while the cover slowest by loosening the wing nut on that side. Note is running. Keep hands, clothing, etc., away from the that a little brake must be left on both sides at all mechanism while operating. times to prevent the rope from becoming tangled due to backlash. Uneven Cover Retraction Non-locked Rope Reets: Once your cover is installed Locked Rope Reel: If your cover has locked rope reels it is unlikely that it will require any adjustment. (see your included features on page 1),you will not be However, it is possible for extreme changes in the able to perform the adjustment procedures above. If cover condition to cause the cover to run unevenly. Your cover is retracting or opening unevenly, call your local service company for assistance. Our exclusive brake adjustment is simple enough to adjust yourself,thus avoiding a service call. You WING NUT 2 WING NUT 1 � 0 0 � 0 o O MOTOR LOCATION ON LEFT MOTOR LOCATION ON RIGHT A E A E A E A E POOLCOVER POOLCOVER POOLCOVER POOLCOVER motor motor motor motor TIGHTEN WING NUT 1 TIGHTEN WING NUT 2 TIGHTEN WING NUT 2 TIGHTEN WING NUT 1 Self-Adjustment Feature: If you do not have locked Stop the cover by releasing the key or CoverLinkr"' rope reels, your cover is installed with a self-adjusting control. Once the cover has stopped, run the cover feature that, in most cases,will eliminate the need for in the "uncover" position again until the cover additional brake adjustment to your cover. In addition, straightens.As soon as the cover is straight, release this feature prevents your cover from retracting past the key or CoverLink control immediately.Auto-shutoff the end of the track. If your cover is opening unevenly, systems turn off automatically before this feature will retract the cover until the front leading edge bar is be able to take effect. approximately one foot from the pool cover housing. 14 of 23 ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR Slip Clutch Adjustment (see your included features on page 1) The slip clutch may need to be adjusted if the cover pauses as it travels across the pool or will not complete the open or close cycle. o ` � Make sure there is nothing interfering with the cover operation before adjusting the slip o o � clutch.Water on the cover, low pool water level, bad track pulleys, and dirt or debris in � the track can all cause the clutch to slip. If the 0 clutch is slipping due to the reasons above, fix the problem, don't adjust the slip clutch. To adjust the slip clutch, use a 1/2" socket, 6" socket Figure 1 extension and a ratchet handle. Tighten both bolts Adjustment nuts equally by turning nuts clockwise in 1/8 turn increments (Figure 1 & 2). After both nuts have been adjusted, run the cover. If the clutch is slipping before the cover is � � completely opened or closed, additional adjustment is needed. (Figure 2� If for some reason you feel the slip � clutch is too tight, loosen the nuts evenly by turning nuts counter-clockwise in 1/8 turn increments and run the cover after each adjustment. � � DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE CLUTCH TO THE POINT THAT IT WON'T SLIP IF OVERRUN. Figure 2 Auto-Shutoff Amp Limiter Adjustment (see your included features on page 1) WARNING! Never attempt any adjustment to electrical components without first turning off the circuit breaker providing power to the cover. The auto-shutoff amp limit board has LED lights to facilitate installation and diagnostics.The board also has an adjustable amp limit feature.The amp limit feature stops the cover by sensing the amperage draw to the motor. If the cover runs into an obstacle or resistance (i.e.water on the cover, dirt or contamination in the tracks, or something damaged on the systemJ during the cover or uncover cycle, the amp limit feature will sense the additional load and shut off the motor. If the cover frequently stops during operation, and there is very little or no water on the cover, then call your local cover technician to adjust the amp limiter. 15 of 23 COVERLINKT"'WIRELESS CONTROL Operation And Programming Instructions The CoverLink wireless control system controls access to operate the pool cover.The CoverLink wireless control uses a Personal Identification Number(PIN) instead of a key. Entering a valid PIN into the control pad allows access to cover and uncover the pool. COVERLINK WIRELESS CONTROL FEATURES CoverLink Control Pad and CoverLink Receiver The CoverLink Control system is factory programmed and ready for use. The control pad must be mounted in full view of the pool cover. Control Pad features: • Up to 3 separate control pads can operate the same pool cover. • Up to 4 unique four-digit PINs can control access to the pool cover. • Control pads can be setup in different locations around the pool. • A master PIN that is stored in memory location 1 (Factory Default Master PIN: 1583). • Additional PINs can be stored in memory locations 2, 3 and 4. The pool owner should keep a record of PIN to memory location for reference. • A unique signal that is sent from the control pad and stored by the receiver when linked. • For multiple control pads, each control pad must be linked to the receiver and set to the same channel number and the same network ID number. Receiver features: 3 control buttons: 32 usable Channels: 100 Network ID numbers: » Uncover » 00 -31 » 00-99 » Cover » Setup Typically the auto-shutoff is located in an enclosure by the pool cover electric motor connected to the Receiver enclosure by a cable. The receiver enclosure is labeled "CoverLink Receiver." CoverLink Control Pad Green �C O �� Red Auto-Shutoff or LED LED Motor Control Board CoverLink Receiver • — '�� ' � � � p m � � � zm x Red Green 1 ^ ^ m � � �" m �7 m LED LED L � S �^ILOW VOLTAGE WIRES) � 0 00 iZ � Q 0 4 5 6 � c�� O Unwver �� O Setup m O Green � Q 7 � � 0 LED's x o{z Antenna Wre 1��1 ConneIXion � ITE O (HIGH VOLTAGE WIRES) O � � m m m ��S�F � - �� • m m�o� O � Antenna 16 of 23 Normal Operation Normal use: Control Pad PIN entry controls access to cover and uncover the pool.After entering the PIN, press& hold C or U within 20 seconds or the system will time out and PIN re-entry will be required. 1. Enter four-digit PIN: 1583 (or valid PIN) a. The red LED will flash as each button is pressed. b. The green LED will flash if PIN is accepted. Press&Hold C(CoverJ to cover or U (UncoverJ to uncover the pool. c.The green LED will ftash while the cover is in motion. If the PIN is not accepted, the Red LED will be on when C(Cover� or U(Uncover) is pressed; re-enter PIN. PIN SETUP Factory Default Master PIN: 1583.The factory default master PIN CAN be changed. The factory default master PIN is stored in memory location 1 on the control pad and can be changed to any four-digit PIN.This master PIN controls access to add, change, or delete PINs, as well as cover or uncover the pool. Change or Enter New PIN: To change or enter new PINs, follow this process. Buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds of each other or programming access will time out. 1. Enter 1583(or current master PINJ a. The red LED will flash as each button is pressed. b. The green LED will flash if PIN is accepted. 2. Press 1 to enter programming mode. a. The red and green LED will turn on. 3. Press 1 to enter PIN change mode. a. The green LED will flash. 4. Press 1,2,3,or 4 to select PIN memory location. (Remember factory default master PIN is stored in memory location 1, but can be changedl. a. The red LED will flash. 5. Enter new four-digit PIN. a. Both LEDs will flash b. Enter new PIN again to confirm change. a. The red LED will flash. b. The green LED will remain on indicating success. c. The system is ready after 20 second delay and green LED turns off. Test the new PIN by following NORMAL OPERATION. use the tab�e to record your PINs. PIN Memory Location Record Location# PIN 1 (1583) 2 3 4 17 of 23 DELETE PIN To delete a PIN (except the masterj: To erase one PIN at a time from the receiver follow this process. Buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds of each other or programming access will time out. 1. Enter'1583' (or current master PIN) a. The red LED will flash as each button is pressed. b. The green LED will flash if the PIN is accepted. 2. Press 1 to enter programming mode. a. The red and green LEDs turn on. 3. Press 2 to enter PIN delete mode. a. The green LED will flash. 4. Press(2,3,or 4) to delete the PIN from that memory location. a. The green LED will flash. (If you wish to abort PIN Delete, press 0.) 5. Press(2,3,or 4) again for confirmation. a. The green LED will turn on after a brief delay indicating success. b. The system will be ready after a 20-second delay and the green LED turns off. To delete all PINs(except the masterl: To erase all PINs except the master from the receiver,follow this process. Buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds of each other or programming access will time out. 1. Enter'1583' (or current master PIN� a. The red LED will flash as each button is pressed. b. The green LED will flash if the PIN is accepted. 2. Press 1 to enter programming mode. a. The red and green LEDs will turn on . 3. Press 3 to enter delete mode for all PINs. a. The red and green LEDs will flash. (If you wish to abort PIN Delete, press 0.) 4. Enter the master PIN to verify delete. a. The green LED will turn on after a brief delay indicating success. b. The system will be ready after a 20-second delay and the green LED turns off. RECEIVER RESET Reset receiver to factory default: (See illustration on page 16 for setup button locationJ This process may require more than one person if the main power(breaker) is not within reach of the receiver. To erase the receiver memory, including all linked control pads, follow this process. •All control pads must be re-linked to the receiver and PINs re-established. (See LINK CONTROL PAD AND RECEIVER on pg. 4 to re-establish link). 1. Turn power off for ten seconds. 2. Hold the setup button down while turning the power on. a. The green LED on the receiver will flash briefly indicating the erasure is complete. •The Receiver is returned to factory default settings. 18of23 Prior to programming the CoverLinkT"'system, complete the following steps at the auto-shutoff board and CoverLink receiver: Uncover and cover the pool completely by pushing the buttons on the CoverLink receiver located in the auto-shutoff box as shown in the "CoverLink Receiver" illustration on page 16. LINK CONTROL PAD AND RECEIVER This process may require more than one person if the control pad is not within reach of the receiver. Buttons must be pressed within 20 seconds of each other or programming access will time out. Step 1 Enter Setup Mode: 1. Control Pad: Press and Hold U(Uncover) and 3 until both LEDs turn on (5 seconds). 2. Enter 396207(b digit Security codeJ a. Control Pad: Red LED off - Green LED on. Step 2 Link Radio Signal: 1. Receiver: Press and Hold the setup button. 2. While holding the setup button on the receiver, press and release 1 on the control pad. a. Control Pad: Green LED will flash once,then remain on indicating link is established. b. Control Pad: If Red LED is on,then the link is not established; repeat step 4. (Press 4 to abort setup) Step 3 Set Channel Number: 1. Press 2 to enter Channel mode. a. No LEDs on. 2. Enter two-digit channel number(00 - 311. (Example: 01) a. Control Pad: Green LED is on if channel is accepted. b. Control Pad: Red LED is on if channel is not accepted; repeat steps 5 and b. Step 4 Set Network ID Number: 7. Press 3 to enter network mode. a. No LEDs on. 2. Enter two-digit network ID number(00 - 99) (Example: 09J. a. Control Pad: Green LED remains on if network ID is accepted. b. Control Pad: Red LED remains on if channel is not accepted; repeat steps 7 and 8. Step 5 End Setup: 1. Press 0 on the control pad. a. Control Pad: Green LED will flash once if accepted. Link is complete and system is ready for normal operation. (See "PIN SETUP" on page 17) b. Control Pad: Red LED will be on if link is not accepted,wait 20 seconds and repeat link procedure. 19 of 23 Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM SOLUTION LEDs on control pad do not light when Remove control pad faceplate. buttons are pressed. Remove batteries from battery holder. Clean battery contacts. Install new batteries in battery holder. Reinstall control pad faceplate. Did not fix problem. Contact local cover dealer for service. PIN entry does not activate cover Enter valid PIN. mechanism, but red LED on the control If PIN is valid, Green LED will flash as C(Cover)or U(Uncover) is pad is on when buttons are pressed. pressed. If PIN is NOT valid, Red LED will be on as C(Cover)or U(Uncover) is pressed; Re-enter PIN. Did not fix problem. Verify that power to the auto-shutoff board is on. Typically the auto-shutoff board and receiver are located in separate enclosures by the pool cover electric motor. Power to auto-shutoff board will be on if two green LEDs on the auto- shutoff board are flashing. Did not fix problem. Turn power off for ten seconds. Power on to auto-shutoff board Turn power on. Enter valid PIN. Did not fix problem. See RECEIVER RESET instructions. See LINK CONTROL PADAND RECEIVER instructions. Did not fix problem. Contact local cover dealer for service. EXPLANATION OF CHANNEL AND NETWORK ID Channel: The channel controls the frequency at which signals are transmitted. Frequencies range in thirty-two increments between 903MHz (channel 00)to 926MHz(channel 31). Thus, if signal interference is observed during cover operation (intermittent or hesitant cover movement)another interference free channel may be selected. Network ID: The network ID allows multiple cover systems (within the same vicinity)to run without interference while being on the same channel. There are one hundred Network IDs (00 to 99). If each cover system is on a different network ID, they will run interference free from one another on the same channel. 20 of 23 INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR WEAR AND DETERIORATION You should give the components of your automatic cover a thorough inspection at least two to three times a year. Vinyl Cover away from the reinforcing mesh. Once the mesh is The vinyl cover material is constructed with a tough exposed it can begin to deteriorate or break. Have combination of vinyl and a polyester mesh. the cover repaired immediately if you notice this Inspect the vinyl: Over the years, depending on your problem. cover's exposure to chemicals, heat, and sun,the Inspect the sewing: Inspect the sewing where the vinyl will become brittle and eventually begin to crack. vinyl is attached to the webbing (edging) along the When this occurs the polyester mesh will be exposed side of your cover by your tracks. If any threads are and begin to change the capability of your cover to hold broken or if the webbing has begun to tear or fray, the weight. Inspection for this kind of deterioration should strength of your cover will be compromised. Have the begin with an examination for leaks. If you have leaks: cover repaired immediately if you notice this problem. 1. Patch the hole immediately. COV@r T�BCk 2. Check the area around the hole to see if it has Since your track is the main means of anchoring your become brittle or stiffer than the rest of the cover. cover to your pool, inspection of the fasteners used Any change in the feel of the vinyl where it begins to hold your track to the pool sides is as important as to seem brittle or stiff can indicate a problem. inspecting the cover. Make sure that all screws are 3. If the normal square pattern you see in your cover tight and replaced if missing.Some track is contained from the polyester mesh changes so that the mesh in a channel with shims. Be sure to replace missing pattern appears to be more pronounced than the shims. The channel or opening that your webbing other parts of the cover, it could be an indication of slides in can wear over the years. If you feel there is the vinyl becoming weak. marked difference in any of the items we have asked you to inspect, please contact your pool cover service 4. In areas where your cover is pulled over your deck technician immediately for a detailed inspection. or coping it is possible to gradually wear the vinyl EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Manually Cover the Pool Manually Uncover the Pool This requires two people. Remove the bolt from the This also requires two people and the recessed lid coupler(#080027) or the motor side of the slip clutch, must be removed first. Remove the bolt from the whichever you have. Pull a few feet of rope from the coupler(#0800271. Slide the cover through the track rope reels. Pull ropes equally on either side until the toward the roller for a few feet on both sides.Then cover is in place. It may be necessary to remove the roll it up by turning the roller by hand. Repeat this lid to accomplish this and to unroll the fabric a little procedure until the cover is totally retracted keeping manually before pulling it into the track. the roll as compact as possible.To reduce any possible drag, loosen both brakes completely. On the opposite �� end of the mechanism is a square hole washer (#110145); the washer is sized to accept a standard '/z" drive ratchet socket wrench. Follow the procedure COUPLER above to remove coupler or clutch bolt and loosen the osooz�� ° � brakes. Insert the wrench into the washer and use the �� _. ° wrench to reverse the main tube.This will uncover the o �� pool. m' � o � �\ °��so�2 WARNING! It is physically easier to remove the cover �o . ��o�oo � using the ratchet wrench than it will be to close � :�o, O Remove Motor o the cover. Closing the cover manually requires two p Sids s' �� strong people. If you are using your cover as a safety omo m ,m � � ,°:�j o `� barrier, make sure you will be able to close the cover if m °,�• , needed, before you open the cover. �� SLIP CLUTCH � 21 of 23 PARTS DIAGRAM ,�oa» 08�,95�. „�206 080025 080106 � ;!!��0334 (��\ 080�08 160008` � � �\�`CY � �s ��; 'C! 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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. LISTING The Cover-Pools Underwriters Laboratories listing number is 181T- File # E52841 WBAH Covers for Swimming Pools and Spas Power Safety Cover, Model Save-T�3, Classified in Accordance with ASTM F1346-91 WDDJ Swimming Pool and Spa Cover Operators Electric Pool cover operator, Model"Save-T" ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Designation: F 1346-91 (PSC, MSC, OCJ Cover-Pools products Save-T cover and Step-Saver�have been manufactured and are in full compliance with ASTM F 1346-91 Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeting Requirements for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs. FCC ID: P8G-50306 Save-T Cover Wireless 50305 Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receive is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 1, Class 2,and Class 3 Radio equipment and systems under Title: ETS EN 300 683 : 97 and ETS EN 300 200-1 (RESJ (EMC) (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9 kHz and 25 GHz.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, users and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference � by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. If you have any additional questions please contact Cover-Pools at 1-800-447-2838. 23 of 23 May 1, 2013 �--- ��E� City of Scandia Mayor MAY -6 2013 City of Scandia Council Members City of Scandia Planning Commission Members CITY OF SCANDIA 14727 209th Street North __ PO Box 128 Scandia,MN 55073 Dear City Scandia Mayor, Council Members and Planning Commission Members: Re: Request That the City's Development Code be Amended Regarding Power Pool Covers I am urging you again to not to amend the development code related to swimming pools and please do not allow power pool covers to replace a fence surrounding a swimming pool. The change in the development code currently being requested by Jeff and Bea Melby has serious safety issues, particularly for young children, and this is not the direction the City of Scandia should be taking. Safety should always be the highest priority. An attempt to amend this development code was presented to the City of Scandia at a joint planning commission and council meeting on March 6, 2007 with both planning commission and council rejecting the change in the development code. In fact, the development code was changed to provide for increased safety requiring a minimum four-foot fence around the pool and must also have a self-closing, latching gate. It is rather odd and concerning that the issue of changing the development code is again being presented to the planning commission and council just because the Melbys desire and power pool cover rather than a fence around a swimming pool. Although the materials and function of power pool covers may be better than in previous years, a fence completely around a pool provides far better safety for young children than a pool cover. What is at stake here is the safety of our children and a fence provides far better safety. Attached is information submitted for the March 6, 2007 meeting so I will not go into any additional detail. As I have said previously, please do not compromise the safety of our children and I urge you not to amend this safety code. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, .�.--� 1' Terry Poh p 22955 Mallard Avenue North Scandia, MN 55073 651-433-4452 Enclosures . �� uSs;an l..c��'4 { February 28, 2007 City of Scandia Mayor City of Scandia Council Members City of Scandia Planning Commission Members 14727 209th Street North - PO Box 128 � Scandia, MN 55073 Dear City of Scandia Mayor, Council Members and Planning Commission Members: Re: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION10.31 (2) (n OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA REGARDING SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR SWIMMING POOLS Please do not support the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 10.31 (2) (I) of the Development Code of the City of Scandia regarding Safety Requirements for Swimming Pools as it relates to allowing pool covers instead of a safety fence around a pool. A pool cover does not provide the same protection that a fence would when considering all safety factors. California which is one of the top states in the nation when it comes to home ownership of pools recently moved to require safety fence enclosure of pools and no longer allows pool covers as a safety device. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has estimated that each year approximately 300 children under 5 years old drown in swimming pools. The Commission estimates hospital emergency room treatment is required for more than 2,000 children under 5 years of age who were submerged in residential pools. Lessening the safety requirements for swimming pools should not be the direction of the new City of Scandia. Various documents have been submitted to the City of Scandia (formerly the Town of New Scandia) that provide information of the density and strength of a swimming pool safety cover, but regardless of the strength of the pool cover, whether the pool cover can hold a 300-400 pound person or a small child, a pool cover is only effective when it is closed when not in use. The same can be said regarding a gate to a pool that is enclosed with a safety fence and if the gate is left open, it is a safety hazard. The difference is that a pool cover on a swimming pool that is left uncovered and unattended presents far greater safety risks than an open gate to an unattended swimming pool. See the attached comparative illustrations for pools with pool covers and one with a safety fence around the pool. The process to change this amendment began with a request by Pamela Huberty in November 2006 when it came to light that the Hubertys, who live at 22899 Mallard Ave. N., Scandia, MN 55073, have a swimming pool that does not have a safety fence. The household had a pool installed in the summer of 2005 and installed a pool cover rather than safety fence as required by the development code. Testimony and/or documents have been submitted to the City of Scandia � by Pamela Huberty regarding the certification from the American Society for Testing and Material Standard (ASTM) for their Aquamatic Safety Pool Cover. She also states that the safety pool cover had been tested independently by two testing agencies and exceeds ASTM . requirements. Regardless of the specifications of this safety pool cover, testimony has been provided by a next- door neighbor who has witnessed that the pool cover is seldom closed, if ever, during the summer months. Pamela Huberty also has submitted a letter to Ann Hurlburt with the following sentence, "We have five children, and safety is our priority." It is difficult to comprehend that their pool cover is providing the necessary safety in this situation and that safety is a priority as she so states. . Although the City of Scandia should not be held responsible or for that matter develop codes that address issues related to pool covers being left open when unattended or for gates left open to pools, but the City of Scandia can and should be responsible for developing codes that provide maximum safety and protection for its community. The safety requirements for the City of Scandia should not be based on the safety codes of other cities or communities, but instead based on the pride of providing a safe environment and not on the esthetic looks of a pool cover rather than a safety fence. The safety of our children should never be compromised. I strongly urge you not to support the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 10.31 (2) (I) of the Development Code of the City of Scandia regarding Safety Requirements for Swimming Pools as it relates to allowing swimming pool covers instead of a safety fence around a pool. The children's safety should be the City of Scandia's number one concern, and allowing a pool cover in lieu of a safety fence is not in the best interests of safety. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, �� Terry Pohlkamp 22955 Mallard Avenue North Scandia, MN 55073 651-433-4452 Attachment 2 Pool 20' x 30'with pooi cover open, provides ABSOLUTELY no protection shouid a child wander near the pool. This is a severe safety hazard to young children when the pool cover is not closed and unattended. PotenGal Pool Cover Area Below we have the same 20'x 30' pool with a safety fence set back 5 feet from the edge of the pool; the perimeter of the fence is140' around; shown is an open 4 foot gate; the ' potential hazard in this situation is 2.857% (4' divided by 140'); although a gate left open with an unattended pool still has risks, the risk factor is far less with a pool that is uncovered and unattended. A safety fence around a swimming pool provides far more protection for young children. �—Open 4'gate - - Page 12- Thursday, March 15, 2007-Forest Lake Times Pool covers out in Scandia for f sa ety FRED HEINO!VEN mercial Development Com- Marine Lake and Scandia in- to consider vacating streets in SCANDIA AREA REPORTER mittee should be allowed to dicate the final plat recently Old Lions Park On Tuesday, March 6 the review this change to the com- submitted was incomplete. A •Adopted a resolution es- Scandia planning com- Prehensive plari. list of 14 items must be ad- tablishing policies for em plo y- mission and city council re- Pastor Brad Reis wants to dresse d be fore t he fina l p lat ee health insurance benefits jected substituting a swim- build Willowbrook Church on can be considered.This list in- ming pool cover for a fence to German Lake,but the amend- cludes the development agree- •Adopted a resolution provide safety. ment wili affect all lakes. The ment, which contains 12 more approving Blue Cross Blue Ken Huberty argued that discussion centered on;"What items of concern to meet city ance dolmployee health insur- he has more safety control is the public benefit of making standards. P Y by having the cover key in his this change?" A major discrepancy in the �LD BUSINESS possession. The development A minimum lot size, a 200 final plat (which constitutes a material chan e is that it The planning commission code has now been changed to foot high water setback,park- g � approved septic system vari- require a minimum four-foot ing,traffic,and the tax exempt does not include the promised ances for Jon Rodgers on Lof- fence around pools and must status were also discussed. community water system. The ton Ave at Bone Lake because also have a self-closing, latch- community wastewater system of proven hardships. He is ing gate. wHITE ROCK RANCH needs documented county ap- now allowed to build a two- The Hubertys must now The preliminary plat for Proval and must ha�e main- bedroom hou�e on the existing build a fence around their �ite Rock Ranch was ta- tenance and management foundation, with a new septic pool, even though they ha�e a bled by the city council to re- Practices spelled out in the system 33.5 feet (instead of UL approved cover on it. consider/clarify animals and covenants. 75)from the high water mark. forestation on lake lots and GENERAL BUSINESS wILLOWBROOK limit drainage into the lake. NEXT MEETINGS White Rock Ranch is a 14-lot The city council took ac- CHURCH development on the east side tion on the following items: The next Scandia City The request to amend Council meeting is slated for 7 of White Rock Lake, most of •Adopted Ordinance 100 p.m., Tuesday, March 20. The shoreland regulations to al- �,�,hich extends into the Forest regulating gambling next city council and planning low places of worship in the Lake to the west. . commission meetin will be shoreland overlay district was Approved a gambling per- g extended to April 3 by the TII �7AV0 PLAT �t for the women's softball Tuesday,April 3,at 7 and 7:30 planning commission. team(ham and turkey bingo) P�m.,respectively. 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No. 362 �` .. .r� �. +r �' .►-�'' ,.. Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately,each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies— drownings and near-drownings of young children. These tragedies are preventable.This U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC)handbook offers guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. This handbook is designed for use by owners, purchasers, and builders of residential pools, spas, and hot tubs. The swimming pool barrier guidelines are not a CPSC standard and are not mandatory requirements. Therefore,the Commission does not endorse these guidelines as the sole method to minimize pool drownings of young children.The Commission believes,however,that the safety features recom- mended in this handbook will help make pools safer. Publication of this handbook is expected to promote pool safety awareness among owners, purchasers and builders of swimming pools. Some localities have incorporated the guidelines in this handbook into their building codes. Check with your local authorities to see whether these � guidelines are included in your area's building code or in other regulations. � / f .��r� � � � / � Why the Swimming Pool Guidelines Were Developed ach year, hundreds of young chil- • Most of the victims were being super- Swimming pool drownings of young dren die and thousands come close vised by one or both parents when the children have another particularly insidi- to death due to submersion in resi- swimming pool accident occurred. ous feature: these are silent deaths. It is dential swimming pools. CPSC has esti- unlikely that splashing or screaming will mated that each year about 300 children • Nearly half of the child victims were occur to alert a parent or caregiver that a under 5 years old drown in swimming last seen in the house before the pool child is in trouble. pools. The Commission estimates hospital accident occurred. In addition,23 percent CPSC staff have reviewed a great emergency room treatment is required for of the accident victims were last seen on dea]of data on drownings and child more than 2,000 children under 5 years of the porch or patio, or in the yard. behavior, as well as information on pool age who were submerged in residential and pool barrier construction.The staff pools. • This means that fully 69 percent of the concluded that the best way to reduce CPSC did an extensive study of children who became victims in swim- child drownings in residential pools was swimming pool accidents,both fatal ming pool accidents were not expected to for pool owners to construct and maintain drownings and near-fatal submersions, in be in or at the pool,but were found barriers that would prevent young chil- California,Arizona and Florida, states in drowned or submerged in the water. dren from gaining access to pools. which home swimming pools are very However,there are no substitutes for dili- popular and in use during much of the • 65 percent of the accidents occurred in gent supervision. year.The findings from that study led a pool owned by the victim's immediate Commission staff to develop the guide- family,and 33 percent of the accidents lines in this handbook. occurred in pools owned by relatives or friends. • In California,Arizona and Florida, drowning was the leading cause of acci- • Fewer than 2 percent of the pool acci- dental death in and around the home for dents were a result of children trespassing children under the age of 5 years. on property where they didn't live or belong. • 75 percent of the children involved in swimming pool submersion or drowning • ?7 percent of the swimming pool acci- accidents were between 1 and 3 years old. dent victims had been missing for five minutes or less when they were found in • Boys between 1 and 3 years old were the pool drowned or submerged. the most likely victims of fatal drownings The speed with which swimming pool and near-fatal submersions in residential drownings and submersions can occur is a swimming pools. special concern: by the time a child's absence is noted,the child may have drowned.Anyone who has cared for a toddler knows how fast young children can move.Toddlers are inquisitive and impulsive and lack a realistic sense of danger.These behaviors,coupled with a child's ability to move quickly and unpre- dictably make swimming pools particular- ly hazardous for households with young children. 1 The Swimming Pool Barrier Guidelines How to Prevent a Child from Getting OVER a Pool Barrier This section explains the CPSC swimming pool barrier A young child can get For a Solid Barrier: guidelines with illustrated descriptions of pool barriers. ��` over a poo] barrier if No indentations or protrusions Definitions of terms used in the guidelines are provided � lthe barrier is too low or should be present,other than on page 6. if the barrier has handholds or normal construction toler- The definition of pool includes spas and hot tubs;the footholds for a child to use ances and masonry joints. swimming pool barrier guidelines therefore apply to these when climbing. structures as well as to conventional swimming pools. The guidelines recom- mend that the top of a pool barrier be at least 48 inches above grade,measured on the A successful pool barrier prevents side of the barrier which faces - a child from getting OVER, away from the swimming _ UNDER, or THROUGH and pool. keeps the child from gaining access to the pool except when For a Barrier(Fence)Made supervising adults are present. Up of Horizontal and Vertical Members: If the distance between the 48�� tops of the horizontal mem- bers is less than 45 inches,the horizontal members should be . on the swimming pool side of the fence.The spacing of the vertical members should not exceed 1-3/4 inches.This size , � is based on the foot width of a ji;� young child and is intended to •.�, �,,. •�,�., ,,,�� reduce the potential for a ' . child to gain a foothold. If there are any decorative cut- Guidelines recommend outs in the fence,the space eliminating handholds and �'�thin the cutouts should not footholds and minimizing the exceed 1-3/4 inches. size of openings in a bamer's construction. 1�/a ��1�/a" � � � � � � � L ss than 4 " � :�_ � 2 If the distance between the For a Chain Link Fence: For Aboveground Pools: tops of the horizontal members The mesh size should not is more than 45 inches, the exceed 1-]/4 inches square horizontal members can be on unless slats, fastened at the top the side of the fence facing or bottom of the fence, are �I away from the pool.The spac- used to reduce mesh openings in between vertical members to no more than 1-3/4 inches. � h� should not exceed 4 inches. n ,��,r�....,.,��/��''�11111_ This size is based on the head � � breadth and chest depth of a '\ = young child and is intended to .�,* o prevent a child from passing � • ,�,,,,,� w�""" o through an opening.Again, if . there are any decorative . cutouts in the fence,the space � Aboveground pools within the cutouts should not should have barriers.The poo] exceed 1-3/4 inches. structure itself serves as a bar- �i +'� '"" rier or a barrier is mounted on � � top of the pool structure. 1�/a —�4"� Then,there are two possi- �� ble ways to prevent young children from climbing up into � ' � ' 4 an aboveground pool.The „ I steps or]adder can be designed �� or to be secured, locked or m re removed to prevent access,or the steps or ladder can be sur- ��I 1 11 rounded by a barrier such as � rl�,xmt... those described above. � For a Fence Made Up of � Diagonal Members �s . � (Latticework): The maximum opening in the lattice should not exceed 1-3/4 inches. 3 How to Prevent a Child from Getting UNDER How to Prevent a Child from Getting a Pool Barrier THROUGH a Pool Barrier For any pool barrier, the Treventing a child from Gates: When the release mecha- inaximum clearance at Y getting through a pool There are two kinds of nism of the self-latching the bottom of the barrier barrier can be done by gates which might be found on device is less than 54 inches should not exceed 4 inches restricting the sizes of open- a residential property. Both from the bottom of the gate, above grade,when the meas- ings in a barrier and by using can play a part in the design of the release mechanism for the urement is done on the side of self-closing and self-latching a swimming pool barrier. gate should be at least 3 inches the barrier facing away from gates. below the top of the gate on the pool. To prevent a young child Pedestrian Gates: the side facing the pool. from getting through a fence These are the gates people Placing the release mechanism or other barrier,all openings walk through. Swimming pool at this height prevents a young should be small enough so that barriers should be equipped child from reaching over the a 4-inch diameter sphere can- with a gate or gates which top of a gate and releasing the not pass through.This size is restrict access to the pool.A latch. based on the head breadth and locking device should be chest depth of a young child. included in the gate design. ��„�� 3„ Gates should open out from the pool and should be self- � closing and self-latching. If a ��4n gate is properly designed,even � ' if the gate is not completely latched, a young child pushing /�$ M 4„� on the gate in order to enter Aboveground Pool with ) the pool area will at least close � � Barrier on Top of Pool: the gate and may actually (f an aboveground pool engage the latch. has a bamer on the top of the pool,the maximum vertical Also,the gate and barrier clearance between the top of should have no opening the pool and the bottom of the greater than 1/2 inch within barrier should not exceed 18 inches of the latch release 4 inches. mechanism.This prevents a young child from reaching through the gate and releasing the latch. JJ All Other Gates(Vehicle � Entrances,Etc.): Other gates should be 4" equipped with self-latching devices.The self-latching devices should be installed as � t� described for pedestrian gates. \ 4 When the House Wall Forms meet the requirements of UL doors which give ready access Part of t6e Pool Barrier: 1017 General-Purpose to a swimming pool. In many homes, doors Signaling Devices and open directly onto the pool Systems, Section 77. Indoor Pools: area or onto a patio which The alarm should be loud: When a pool is located leads to the pool. at least 85 dBA(decibels) completely within a house,the when measured 10 feet away walls that surround the pool from the alarm mechanism. should be equipped to serve as The alarm sound should be pool safety barriers. Measures \ distinct from other sounds in recommended above where a \ � `�� the house, such as the tele- house wall serves as part of a \� �" � phone, doorbell and smoke safety barrier a]so apply for all alarm.The alarm should have the walls surrounding an an automatic reset feature. indoor pool. Because adults wil]want .-r•'~ 54" to pass through house doors in the pool barrier without setting \ � off the alarm,the alarm should � %.-��— have a switch that allows �, adults to temporarily deacti- a vate the alarm for up to 15 � n seconds.The deactivation L! In such cases,the wall of switch could be a touchpad v the house is an important part �keypad) or a manual switch, i of the pool barrier, and pas- and should be located at least sage through any doors in the 54 inches above the threshold house wall should be con- of the door covered by the trolled by security measures. alarm.This height was select- " The importance of controlling ed based on the reaching abili- a young child's movement h'of young children. from house to pool is demon- Power safety covers can strated by the statistics be installed on pools to serve obtained during CPSC's study as security barriers. Power of pool incidents in California, safety covers should conform Arizona and Florida: almost to the specifications in ASTM half(46 percent)of the chil- F 1346-91.This standard spec- dren who became victims of �fies safety performance pool accidents were last seen requirements for pool covers in the house just before they to protect young children from were found in the pool. drowning. All doors which give If you wish fizrther infor- access to a swimming pool mation on this standard, con- should be equipped with an tact ASTM,lnc.,Philadelphia, audible alarm which sounds Pa. (formerly the American when the door and/or screen Society for Testing& are opened.The alar►n should Materials), directly. sound for 30 seconds or more Self-closing doors with within 7 seconds after the self-latching devices could door is opened.Alarms should also be used to safeguard 5 Barriers for Residential Swimming Pool, Spas, and Hot Tubs he preceding explanations of the Application Swimming pool,indoor.A swimming U.S. Consumer Product Safety pool which is totally contained within a The guidelines presented in this document Commission's pool barrier guide- structure and surrounded on all four sides are intended to provide a means of protec- lines were provided in order to make it by walls of said structure. tion against potential drownings and near- easier for pool owners, purchasers, drownings to children under 5 years of builders, technicians and others to under- Swimming pool,outdoor.Any swim- age by restricting access to residential stand and apply the guidelines them- ming pool which is not an indoor pool. swimming pools,spas, and hot tubs. selves. Detailed guidelines follow. Reading the following guidelines in con- G111(ICI111eS junction with the diagrams previously Definitions Above round/on round ool. See defi- Section I. Outdoor Swimming Pool provided may be especially helpful. For g g p further information,consult your local nition of swimming pool. An outdoor swimming pool, including an building department or code authority. in ound, aboveground, or onground pool, Barrier.A fence, a wall,a building wall � or a combination thereof which complete- hot tub, or spa, should be provided with a ly surrounds the swimming pool and barrier which complies with the obstructs access to the swimming pool. following: Hot tub. See definition of swimming 1.The top of the barrier should be at least pool. 48 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from Inground pool. See definition of swim- the swimming pool.The ma�cimum verti- ming pool. cal clearance between grade and the bot- tom of the barrier should be 4 inches Residential.That which is situated measured on the side of the barrier which on the premises of a detached one-or faces away from the swimming pool. two-family dwelling or a one-family Where the top of the pool structure is townhouse not more than three stories in above grade, such as an aboveground height. pool,the barrier may be at ground level, such as the pool structure,or mounted on Spa, nooportable. See definition of top of the pool structure.Where the barri- swimming pool. er is mounted on top of the pool structure, the ma�cimum vertical clearance between Spa,portable.A non-permanent structure the top of the pool structure and the bot- intended for recreational bathing, in tom of the barrier should be 4 inches. which all controls, water-heating,and water-circulating equipment are an inte- 2•Openings in the barrier should not gral part of the product and which is cord- allow passage of a 4-inch diameter connected(not permanently electrically sphere. wired). 3. Solid barriers,which do not have open- Swimming pool.Any structure ings,such as a masonry or stone wall, intended for swimming or recreational should not contain indentations or protru- bathing that contains water over 24 inches sions except for normal construction tol- deep.This includes inground, above- erances and tooled masonry joints. ground, and onground swimming pools, hot tubs,and spas. 6 4. Where the barrier is composed of hori- and(b)the gate and barrier should have mounted on top of the pool structure, and zontal and vertical members and the dis- no opening greater than ]/2 inch within the means of access is a ladder or steps, tance between the tops of the horizontal 18 inches of the release mechanism. then(a)the ladder to the pool or steps members is less than 45 inches,the hori- should be capable of being secured, zontal members should be located on the 9.Where a wall of a dwelling serves as locked or removed to prevent access, or swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing part of the barrier, one of the following (b)the ladder or steps should be surround- between vertica]members should not should apply: ed by a barrier which meets Section I, exceed 1-3/4 inches in width.Where there Paragraphs l through 9. When the ladder are decorative cutouts, spacing within the (a)All doors with direct access to the pool or steps are secured, locked, or removed, cutouts should not exceed ]-3/4 inches in through that wa11 should be equipped with any opening created should not allow the width. an alarm which produces an audibie warn- passage of a 4-inch diameter sphere. ing when the door and its screen, if pres- 5. Where the barrier is composed of hori- ent, are opened. The alarm should sound Section II. Indoor Swimming Pool. zontal and vertical members and the dis- continuously for a minimum of 30 sec- tance between the tops of the horizontal onds within 7 seconds after the All walls surrounding an indoor swim- members is 45 inches or more, spacing door is opened.Alarms should meet the ming pool should comply with Section I, between vertica]members should not requirements of UL 2017 General- Paragraph 9. exceed 4 inches. Where there are decora- Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, tive cutouts, spacing within the cutouts Section 77. The alarm should have a mini- Section III. Barrier Locations. should not exceed 1-3/4 inches in width. mum sound pressure rating of 85 dBA at 10 feet and the sound of the alarm should Bamers should be located so as to prohib- 6.Maximum mesh size for chain link be distinctive from other household it permanent structures, equipment or sim- fences should not exceed 1-3/4 inch sounds, such as smoke alarms,telephones, ilar objects from being used to climb the square unless the fence is provided with and door bells. The alarm should automat- barriers. slats fastened at the top or the bottom ically reset under all conditions.The which reduce the openings to no more alarm should be equipped with manual Exemptions than 1-3/4 inches. means, such as touchpads or switches,to A portable spa with a safety cover temporarily deactivate the alarm for a sin- �,�,hich complies with ASTM F1346-91 7. Where the barrier is composed of diag- gle opening of the door from either direc- ��sted below should be exempt from the onal members, such as a lattice fence,the tion. Such deactivation should last for no guidelines presented in this document: maximum opening formed by the diagonal more than 15 seconds. The deactivation But, swimming pools, hot tubs, and non- members should be no more than 1-3/4 touchpads or switches should be located at portable spas with safety covers should inches. least 54 inches above the threshold of the not be exempt from the provisions of this door. document. 8.Access gates to the pool should comply with Section I, Paragraphs ] through 7, (b)The pool should be equipped with a ASTM F1346-91. Standard Performance and should be equipped to accommodate a power safety cover which complies with Specification for Safety Covers and locking device. Pedestrian access gates ASTM F1346-9] ]isted below. Labeling Requirements for All Covers for should open outward,away from the pool, Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs. and should be self-closing and have a self- (c)Other means of protection, such as latching device. Gates other than pedestri- self-closing doors with self-latching an access gates should have a self-latching devices, are acceptable so long as the device. Where the release mechanism of degree of protection afforded is not less the self-latching device is located less than the protection afforded by(a)or(b) than 54 inches from the bottom of the described above. gate, (a)the release mechanism should be located on the pool side of the gate at 10. Where an aboveground pool structure least 3 inches below the top of the gate is used as a barrier or where the barrier is 7 For further information, write: This docwnent is in the public domain.Therefore it may U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission be reproduced, in part or in whole,without permission by an Washington,D.C.20207 individual or organization. However, if it is reproduced,the Web site: www.cpsc.gov Commission would appreciate knowing how it is used. 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