Guide D'installation AquaTop Francais

Installation guide
AquaTop
2008
MAN-AT Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

Contents
A1 Constructional preparations – Top mount

A2 Constructional preparations – Underwater mount in recess/in pool
A3 Constructional preparation – Underwater mount in wall
A4 Constructional preparation – Underwater mount on bottom
A5 Constructional preparation – Underwater mount in bottom
A6 Constructional preparation – Wall duct and motorpit for external drive
A7 Constructional preparation – Wall duct for Scuba-Drive
A8 Constructional preparation - EcoTop
B1 Electrical preparation – Top mount with external electric motor
B2 Electrical preparation – Underwater mount with external electric motor
B3 Electrical preparation – Underwater mount with external hydraulic motor
B4 Electrical preparation drive - Scuba-Drive
B5 Electrical preparation – EcoTop
C1 Mounting of the mechanism – Top mount
C2 Mounting of the mechanism – Underwater mount with external motor
C3 Installation mechanism – Underwater mount with external motor in pool with thin wall
C4 Mounting mechanism - Scuba-Drive with wall plates
C5 Mounting mechanism - Scuba-Drive with cable duct
C6 Mounting mechanism – EcoTop
D Installation slats
E1 Connect/Adjust External Electrical connection
E2 Connect/Adjust External Hydraulic drive
E3 Connect/Adjust Scuba-Drive
E4 Connect/Adjust drive – EcoTop
F Use and maintenance
G Guarantee
O1 Top mount mechanism: Bench
O2 Underwater mount mechanism in recess/in pool: walk-on panel
O3 Underwater mount mechanism in wall: Dividing wall
O4 Underwater mount mechanism on bottom: Bench under water
O5 Underwater mount mechanism in bottom: Panel for recess in bottom
O6 Underwater mount mechanism in bottom: Movable panel for bottom
O7 Option: Safeties
O8 Option: Connection set for slats
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A1 Constructional preparations – Top mount
General:
Level control is necessary to install and use an automatic slatted cover.
Provide an overflow and a refilling system to guarantee the correct level in case of a
skimmer pool.
Do not place any obstacles in the sidewalls which can trouble the course of the cover. For
example: protruding skimmers, ladders, etc…
The area where the side plates are installed should be horizontal and strong enough to hold
the fixation.
Operation:
The shaft is attached to the supports on the edge of the pool.
It is possible to choose between several supports, dependent on the finish.
Dimensions:
Pool length Shape of the

Type bench A B C D
(incl. stairs) support
Max. 10 m 595 540 105

WOOD
Max. 15 m 745 690 105
PVC + ALU Max. 10 m 400 390 150
Radius
roll +
50mm
NO BENCH:
- 440 415 145
Finished support
NO BENCH:
- 450 390 150
Unfinished support
Length pool in m 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25
(incl. stairs)
Diameter cover (D) 420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
in mm
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Side view Front view
Support in
stainless
steel
Winding shaft
Cables
Top view Cables
Top view
Front view
The coping stone does not have any

overhang in the indicated area.
The slats need to dispose of the whole
pool width without any obstacle.
Top mount: position of the supports

General:
example: protruding skimmers, ladders, etc….
Operation:
The slats disappear into a recess behind the pool.
The recess can be finished with a grating in PVC or in wood.
Dimensions:
1. With wall duct
Side view
Water level
minimum 20 mm
beneath the beam,
and minimum 20
mm above the
dividing wall.
Built-in – with wall duct
Length pool in m 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25
(incl. stairs)
Diameter cover (D) 420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
in mm
Always check if the roll is situated 30 mm underneath water level.

2. With plates for scuba-drive
Side view
Water level
minimum 20 mm
beneath the beam,
and minimum 20
mm above the
dividing wall.
Built-in – with plates for

scuba-drive
Length pool in m 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25
(incl. trap)
Diameter cover (D) 420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
in mm
Always check if the roll is situated 30 mm underneath water level.

3. With brackets for high water level
Side view
Water level
minimum 20 mm
above dividing
wall.
Built-in – with adjustable

bracket high water level
Length pool in m 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25
(incl. stairs)
Diameter cover (D) 420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
in mm
Depth d in mm 500 500 500 550 550 550 600 600

4. With dividing wall
Side view
Water level
minimum 20 mm
beneath the beam,
and minimum 20 mm
above the dividing
wall.
Built-in – with
dividing wall
Length pool in m 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25
(incl. stairs)
Diameter cover (D) 420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
in mm
Always check if the cover is situated 30 mm underneath water surface.
Look at chapter “O3 Underwater mount mechanism in wall : Dividing wall.”

A3 Constructional preparation – Underwater mount in wall
General:
Operation:
The shaft is built-in under water into a recess in the wall.
Wheel strips are installed at the inclined ceiling of the recess every 700 mm to guide the
slats outwards. (See Chapter O3: Option wheel strips)
Dimensions:
Side view
Built-in in wall
Length pool in m (incl. stairs) 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25

Diameter cover (D) in mm 420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
A in mm 500 500 600 650 700 700 750 750
B in mm 600 600 700 700 800 800 900 900
C in mm 300 300 350 350 400 400 450 450

A4 Constructional preparation – Underwater mount on bottom
General:
With stairs: See “Self unwinding of last tour” in chapter D.
Operation:
The slats are rolled on the bottom of the pool.
The cover can be finished with a stainless steel frame covered with synthetic plates.
(See chapter O1: Top mount mechanism: Bench)
Dimensions:
Side view
Built-in on bottom
Length pool in m (incl. stairs) 6 8 10 12 14

Diameter cover (D) in mm 420 480 520 580 610

A5 Constructional preparation – Underwater mount in bottom
General:
With stairs: See “Self unwinding of last tour” in chapter D.
Operation:
The slats are rolled in a space in the bottom of the pool.
An opening of 30mm is enough to make the cover disappear in the bottom.
The cover panel above the recess consists of a grating of rigid PVC-profiles reinforced with
stainless steel tubes. (See chapter O1: Top mount mechanism: Bench)
Dimensions:
Side view
Built-in in pool bottom
Length pool in m
6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25
(incl. stairs)
Diameter cover
420 480 520 580 610 640 705 780
(D) in mm

A6 Constructional preparation – Wall duct and motorpit for external drive
1. Concrete pools and pools in brickwork

Leave a round hole of ∅ 110 mm for the wall duct on the motor side. Cast a PVC tube in
dense concrete (no brickwork with holes).
Cast dense concrete (20 x 20 cm) on the opposite side for a solid mounting of the counter
bearing.
When choosing a plastic motorpit, it can be screwed easily to the wall duct later on.
2. Pool with thin wall (polyester monoblock, metal or plastic elements)

Do not fill up at shaft height (motorpit) and counter bearing.
3. Install a motorpit in concrete or brickwork

The width of the motorpit needs to be wider than 600 mm. This way the motor can be
easily mounted and demounted in the motorpit. Keep a free space of 200 mm under the
shaft to install the motor.
Protect the motorpit from groundwater with a drain pipe of ∅ 25 mm or with an evacuation
pump in pit.
View from above
Depth motorpit =
minimum 200mm under
level of the shaft.
Motorpit in concrete/ brickwork

4. Motorpit in polypropylene (L x B x H = 800 x 800 x 900 mm).
The shaft has to be situated at maximum 700 mm from the top side of the motorpit. (1)
On top of the solid pit cover it is possible to place a tile of 500x500 mm. (2)
Provide a pipe around the concrete pit opening in order to drain off the seeping through
water to the drain or the drainage. (3)
Provide a solid bottom surface in concrete or stabilized sand underneath the pit. (4)
The wall duct will be mounted waterproof on the pit. (5)
A connection for a guidance for ventilation and cables is provided on the motor pit. (6)
Side view 2 3
6
1
Maximum
700 mm
5
4
Motorpit in polypropylene

5. Motorpit in polyester (L x B x H = 640 x 640 x 900 mm).
The shaft has to be situated at maximum 700 mm from the top side of the motorpit. (1)
On top of the solid pit cover it is possible to place a tile. (2)
Provide a solid bottom surface in concrete or stabilized sand underneath the pit. (3)
The wall duct will be mounted waterproof on the pit. (4)
On the put a connection is provided for a guidance for ventilation and cables. (5)
Side view 2
5
1
Maximum
700 mm
4
3
Motorpit in polyester

A7 Constructional preparation – Wall duct for Scuba-Drive
General:
The tubular motor (Scuba-drive) has a 10 m long electrical cable fixed to the motor.
This cable runs through a cable duct towards the connection box next to the pool.
This connection box is always accessible for maintenance.
The cable duct is positioned at the centre of the roller shaft.
1. Concrete pool or pool in brickwork

The build in flange is mounted while constructing the pool wall. That way, the flange is
poured into concrete, flush with the pool wall. The wall duct has a 50 mm connection for a
tube. This will bring the motor cable up to the connection box next to the pool. This tube
will be filled with pool water, therefore the connection box must be installed above the
pool water level.

Eventually, the wall duct can also be mounted when the pool wall is already finished. A
hole of 40 mm must be drilled through the wall positioned at the centre of the roler shaft.
The flange is placed over the hole and fixed with screws and plugs on the finished pool
wall.

2. Thin wall pool (polyester monobloc, sheet metal wall, plastic elements)
Drill a hole of 40 mm through the wall on the exact centre of the roller shaft.
The flange is fixed with bolts and nuts/washers at the back of the wall. Therefore it is
necessary to do this before the pool is completed.
A hose (diameter 50 mm) can be connected to the cable duct in order to bring up the
cable to the connection box next to the pool. The hose will be filled with pool water,
therefore the connection box must be installed above the pool water level. The cable duct
will be filled with pool water and has to exceed the pool water level.

A8 Constructional preparation - EcoTop
Algemeen:
The coping stone does not have any overhang in the indicated area. The slats need to
dispose of the whole pool width without any obstacle.
The location where the supports are being installed has to have a flat foundation and
sufficiently solid for anchoring.
The two supports are identical. Nevertheless bear in mind that if chosen for power supply
with solar panel, it is necessary to install the motor in sunlight and not to install it in direct
shadow (for example close to a wall). The solar panel charges even when it is not situated
in direct sunlight, but it is advisable to install it on the side of the pool that is orientated
most to the southern side.
Operation:
The shaft is installed on the supports on the edge of the pool.
The supports are covered by synthetic housings. Through this, the electrical connections
are also protected against moisture.
D/2 +
30 mm minimum
10 mm
Length pool in m
6 8 10 12 14 15
(incl. stairs)
Diameter cover (D) in
430 500 530 560 590 780
mm

B1 Electrical preparation – Top mount with external electric motor
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B2 Electrical preparation – Underwater mount with external electric motor
MAN-AT-B2 Handleiding Aquatop (2008) 1

B3 Electrical preparation – Underwater mount with external hydraulic motor

B4 Electrical preparation drive - Scuba-Drive

B5 Electrical preparation – EcoTop
1. Traditional supply
The supply box (transformer 24V) is delivered with cable and plug of 2 meter.
The cable motor between supply box and motor is to be provided oneself.
PISCINE
MOTEUR
Operation
2x1.5mm²
Supply box
2. With solar panel and battery

This version functions totally independent from the electricity grid.
It is supplied with a photovoltaic solar panel and 2 12V-batteries.
A charge controller protects the batteries against over- and discharge.
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C1 Mounting of the mechanism – Top mount
The synthetic bearings are mounted by means of M8 bolts onto the stainless steel
supports.
Position the supports on both sides of the pool with the open side towards outside, the
bearing hangs over the pool. One of the 2 plates has a support for the motor.
Mount the electrical drive on the support with the motor bracket.
Slide the winding shaft into the bearing and press the supports against the slats shaft.
Fix to the floor with the delivered screws of 8 mm and plugs.
The supports are the frame of the bench.

C2 Mounting of the mechanism – Underwater mount with external motor
General
The wall passage must be installed before the finishing (liner, tiles, polyester,….) of the
pool wall, according to chapter A6: Constructional preparations – Underwater mount
with external motor.
The most important part in this installation is the sealing (for the polyester resin) and the
alignment (with the roller shaft).
Parts
Motorpit side | Wall with hole 110mm | Pool side

1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 13 3 2 14
12 5 9 12 15
Nr. Description Nr. Description

1 Shaft with gib 9 Flange pool side for liner pool
2 Water seal 10 Winding shaft
3 Bearing 11 Liner/foil
4 PVC nut 12 Flat sealing
5 Silicone 13 Bearing
6 Flange motorside 14 Protective ring
7 Duct in wall for pouring resin 15 Drive flange
8 Wall
Underwater mount with external motor: Pool with liner/foil

Motorpit side | Wall with hole 110mm | Pool side
1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 9 11 13 3 2 14
12 5 12 15
Nr. Description Nr. Description

1 Shaft with gib 9 Flange pool side for tile/polyester pool
2 Water seal 10 Winding shaft
3 Bearing 11 Liner / foil
4 PVC nut 12 Finishing with tiles / polyester
5 Silicone 13 Bearing
6 Flange motorside 14 Protective ring
7 Duct in wall for pouring resin 15 Drive flange
8 Wall
Underwater mount with external motor: Pool with tiles / polyester finishing

Mounting sequence
1. Mounting of the winding shaft

Remove the PVC tube (110mm) that has been cast and drill at an angle of +/- 45°, a duct
(12 mm) into the wall recess in order to pour the polyester resin in a later stage.
Apply a generous band of silicone on the inside and outside edge of the two flanges.
Do not use the silicone too sparingly in order to fill up all unevenness on the wall.
Mounting: mount the flange along the pool side on the winding shaft:
o Liner pool: use the flange which hooks up after the border of the winding shaft.
Apply silicone between the flange and winding shaft. (See previous figure:
Underwater mount with external motor: Pool with liner/foil)
o Pool with polyester or tiles: Screw the flange with holes on the end of the winding
shaft. Put the flat sealing in between. (see previous figure: Underwater mount with
external motor: Pool with tiles / polyester finishing)
Place the winding shaft in the hole and slide the second flange (motorside) over the
winding. Make the sealing between the winding shaft and the flange with silicone.
Turn the PVC nut by hand so that the winding shaft is fixed.
2. Alignment procedure
Mount the 2 alignment plates on the winding shaft. The plate with the hole has to be
mounted on the side of the motorpit. The plate with the star will come along the side of the
pool. The cord will be mounted with a knot on the plate with the hole and goes through the
star to the end flange at the other side of the pool.
Correct the position of the winding shaft till the cord is in the middle of the star. The
bearings in the winding shaft are now perfectly aligned with the end flange.
Alignment plate End flange

with star
Cord
Alignment plate
with hole
3. Fixing of the wall duct

Mix hardener and polyester resin intensively (supplied in the right volume ratio). Keep on
filling until the entire space around the wall duct has been filled.
The wall duct must be left untouched until the polyester resin has completely
hardened (+/- 2 hours by 20°).

Waterproofness: keep in mind that the waterproofness of the pool is not established by the
polyester resin, but by flanging the liner between the wall duct and the seals.
o Liner pool:
The liner will be stuck between the liner ring and the winding shaft. Place a sealing
in the front and at the back of the liner. Cut a hole in the liner with a diameter equal
to the inside diameter of the liner ring. Also make holes (7mm) for the bolts with a
hollow punch.
Sealing with liner pool
o Pool with polyester or tiled finishing:

The liner ring and sealings were places previously. The waterproofness
of the pool will be established by the silicone between the flange with
holes and the concrete wall.
Sealing with pool with polyester/tiles finishing

The bearings are mounted with 4 bolts (M6) on the winding shaft (motor side) or liner ring
(pool side). Place a sealing between the bearing and the winding shaft or liner ring.
Place the water seal in the chamber of the bearing. The open side has to be directed to the
pool. Use a rubber hammer and Vaseline to position the water seal. The water seal has to
be completely countersunk in the bearing.
Use the alignment kit again to position the end flange (in line with the wall duct).
4. Mounting of the end flange

Outline the 4 drill holes of the end flange. Use the 4 screws 8 mm and plugs to mount the
end flange in solid concrete.
o Liner pool: For a pool with liner, mount the end flange after placing the liner.
Make 4 holes in the liner for the screws with a hollow punch. The holes in the
concrete can be made in an earlier stage to avoid debris behind the liner. Water
tightness is assured by means of silicone.
5. Placing the shaft

Slide the cylinder end (Ø 30mm) with the adjusting ring in the bearing of the shaft. Make
sure the adjusting ring is unscrewed. Place the motor shaft through the wall duct and slide
the protective ring over the shaft. Couple the motor shaft to the drive flange. Slide the
complete shaft at the motor side until the drive flange hits the protective ring.
Tighten the adjusting ring 5 mm away from the bearing to allow expansion of the shaft.
Make sure that during the installation of the motor shaft, the water seal is not damaged.

6. Mounting of the motor
Apply durable lubricating grease on the shaft end in the motorpit and on the hollow shaft
of the motor.
Place the key and slide the motor over the shaft end.
Attention: With a hydraulic motor a special key is delivered. Use this one to fix the motor.
Attatch the motor to the motorpit (built-in type) or to the support plate (top-mounted type).
The motor has threaded holes M8. The motor bracket is provided with slot holes and is
attached to the motor with bolts M8.
Motor bracket
Motor
External electrical motor

The motor bracket is adapted to the type of motorpit:
o Polyester motorpit:
The motor bracket is placed before the pool is filled up because of the bolt/nut
coupling. (read chapter A6: Constructional preparations – motorpit and wall duct)
o Polypropylene motorpit:
The motor bracket is welded on the support plate.
o Concrete motorpit:
The motor bracket is screwed into the pool wall with wood bolts and plugs.

C3 Installation mechanism – Underwater mount with external motor in pool with
thin wall
Copy the drill positions of the bearing block on the wall of the niche (and motorpit) with a
gauge. It is possible to use the sealing as gauge. Make 6 holes ( 9 mm ) for the attachment
of the pool bearing and 6 holes (7 mm) for the attachment of the wall duct.
The hole for the motor shaft is positioned in the centre and made by using a 35 mm hole
saw.
The wall duct is attached on the outside of the pool wall with bolts M6 x 25.
The bearing is screwed against the wall duct with bolts M8 X 70.
It is possible that the wall of the motorpit or pool is not completely vertical. To have a
good alignment by a horizontal position of the winding shaft, we deliver some inclining
pins (3°, 4° and 5°). The orientation of the drill holes is very important. That is the reason
why there is a groove in the pins.
Mount the 2 water seal structures in the chambers of the pool bearing. Make sure the open
side is directed to the pool! Use a rubber hammer and the supplied Vaseline to position the
ring: the water-seal structure has to be completely countersunk in the bearing.
Use a hollow punch (7 mm) to perforate the 4 bolt holes of the wall duct in the liner, the
central opening is cut out by means of a sharp cutter. (cancelled for polyester monobloc)
The pool bearing is mounted against the wall duct with bolts M8 X 70.
Motorpit, motor bracket and pit bearing have to be installed before the pool is filled up.

The end flange has to be definitively installed before the pool is backfilled. Screw the bolts
through the end flange and pool wall in the counter flange. The water sealing is made by
the flat sealing between the pool wall and the end flange and with silicone at the backside
of the pool wall (between the counter flange and the pool wall).
Motorpit side Pool side
End flange with counter

flange for pool with thin
wall.
Slide the cylinder end (Ø 30mm) with the adjusting ring in the bearing of the shaft.
Connect with bolt/nut M10 on the end flange. Make sure the adjustable ring is unscrewed.
Place the motor shaft through the wall duct and slide the protective ring over the shaft.
Couple the motorshaft to the drive flange. Slide the complete shaft at the motorside until
the drive flange hits the protective ring. Tighten the adjustable ring 5 mm away from the
bearing to allow expansion of the shaft. Make sure that during installation of the motor
shaft, the water seal is not damaged.

C4 Mounting mechanism - Scuba-Drive with wall plates
The slats shaft or winding shaft is made to measure. The motor and bearing of the
system are already integrated in this shaft. The ends of the winding shaft fit into the
fixing eyes on the wall plates.
Two types of wall plates are available: with or without folded end. Shaft and wall plate
are anchored to each other by means of bolt/nut M10. Take care that the loose end of
the shaft does not disappear in the slats shaft during assembling. The wall plates have to
be straight next to the wall. With the distance ring on the shaft end, the plates will be
stretched to the wall. Then you need to screw down the bolt in the distance ring.
Folded wall plates Flat wall plates
On the motor side of the shaft the power cables are directed upwards by means of the wall plate.
A protective plate prevents this cables from obstructing the smooth running of the slats.
The maintenance pipe for the two cables from motor to control box must be sufficiently
large and cannot make any sharp turns so that in case of possible repairs the cables can
easily be led in. This way it is possible during repair work to guide the cables easily and
the motor is always demountable.
Scuba-Drive with wall plates

C5 Mounting mechanism - Scuba-Drive with cable duct
Install the cable duct and end flange as described in Chapter ‘A7: Constructional
preparation – Cable duct for Scuba-Drive’.
The ends of the winding shaft fits into the hinge brackets on the flanges. The winding
shaft is custom-made. The motor and bearing of the system are already integrated in this
shaft.
The motor cables is 10 meter long and runs through a maintenance pipe to an above-
ground junction box.
The shaft-end on the end-flange will be slid into the bearing of the winding shaft.
The adjusting ring is screwed down 5mm away from the bearing.
Scuba-drive with cable duct

C6 Mounting mechanism – EcoTop
The slats shaft or winding shaft is custom-made. The motor and bearing of the system are
already integrated in this shaft. The ends of the winding shaft fit into the hinge brackets
supports.
Position the stainless steel side-supports on the edge of the pool. On one of the two
supports a plate is being installed to mount the contacts. This is the motor side.
Mount both shaft-ends with 2 screws M8 in the side supports.
Anchor both supports in the floor with screws 8mm and plugs 12 mm.

D Installation slats
The slats may only be exposed to the sunlight when floating on the swimming
pool water.
The slats have to be put immediately from the box into the water. The
remaining slats in the box have to be covered. Act strictly to his method!
General
Respect the order of the slats in the crate: the slats for the pool end are on top, those
connecting to the shaft are on the bottom.
Orientation of the slats: the vaulted side is the top side, open side towards pool end.
Avoid friction of the end caps and sagging of the slats by rolling up the strips during the
mounting process.
Connecting the slats

Hook up the slats on one end.
At the other end of the slats, make a hinging movement. They will slowly come together
over the whole length.
Fixing the slats to the shaft

The slats are fixed with straps to the
shaft. Therefore, holes are provided in
the shaft to fix the straps.
If the complete length of the strap is
not used, it is necessary to shorten it
on length. The slats are not fixed
directly to the shaft. This way
mounting and demounting is easier
and the shorter bolts can not damage
the motor in the shaft.
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Guidance of the slats
When dropping down on the water (top-mounted cover) or coming up to the water
surface (built-in cover) the slats do not automatically go in correct direction. The first
slats must be forced so.
1. Ballast tube: (supplied)
SS beam
NYLON LINTEN
Nylon straps
The ballast tube is strapped to the stainless steel beam and hung over
the roll.
Position it just under the level of the shaft when the cover is completely
rolled up. The ballast will guide the slats in the correct direction and
puts constant pressure on them when unrolling.
The straps will leave marks on the cover: 2 lines will appear. These
lines are not scratches and do not harm the cover in any way. The
weight is considered the best solution!

2. Spoiler plates:
If the ballast tube is not preferred, than spoiler plates have to be fixed to
the first 3 slats. They bend the first slat downwards (built-in cover) or
upwards (top-mounted cover). The spoiler plates are fixed every 1,5
meter with screws in the open chamber of the slats and silicone glue for
extra safety.
Top mount cover

Open room Closed room
SS plate
Self-tapping screw Silicone glue
Built-in cover
Self unwinding of last tour
When the pool has an asymmetrical or irregular end (bevelled end, cut in end, end
with lead-in stairs, etc.) the cover can unwind without apparent reason. The last
winding slides of he roll without rotation of the shaft! The end positions are then
wrong.
This phenomenon is provoked by the difference in weight of the long slats sitting on
one side of the roll against the short slats on the other side.
One can avoid the problem by leaving enough slats on the water while programming
the open position. When this is not sufficient, the anti-slip clamps have to be installed.
They avoid the sliding of one layer of slats over the other. Small damage is to be
expected where the clamps take grip in the other layer.
In some situations the clamps do not provide a sufficient solution: contact Technics &
Applications for advice !
In some cases it is impossible to roll up all the slats of a roman, rectangular

or pitched end when opening the cover.

Anti-slip clamp
Underwater mount cover Top mount cover
Position of the clamp as from first slat:
for built-in cover: S1 + S2 + 100
for top mount cover:
Length cover in m 6 7 8 9 11 14 16 20
Position clamp in mm 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750

The slats get stuck
Against the dividing wall/stainless steel beam:

Can be avoided by efficient level control. A swimming pool with an AquaTop pool cover
should always have an overflow and an automatic replenishment.
Against the skimmer in side wall:

We advise to put the skimmers behind the cover. Placing the skimmers at the back also
furthers the optimal evacuation of dirt on the cover. When placing a skimmer in the side
wall mind that the cover cannot get stuck behind its flange!
Against outside corners in pool:

A corner is placed on the first slat to push away the cover from the corner.
PVC corner
Slat

Overflow pool
1. At the end of the first slat a guide is provided,

which will prevent the cover from floating over
the edge of the pool. The guide will be mounted
on the first slat and ridges divided over the pool
length.
When preparing the pool choose for a coping

where overflow and cover are compatible. (see
drawing)
It is possible to indicate this option on the order form.
Good execution:
Wheel
Bad execution: the slat will block and/or loose contact with the water
This is not compatible with stair end (example: roman end).
In case of mounting in a recess in the bottom or a casing on the bottom, the first slat stays
outside.

2. Divided over the pool length, ridges are being installed.

E1 Connect/Adjust External Electrical connection
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Code Description
CABLE1 Min. 3 x 1,5 mm² Flexible wires !
CABLE3 Min. 5 x 0,75 mm² shielded Flexible wires !
CABLE4 Min. 2 x 4 mm² Flexible wires !
Remote 1 Connection receiver print remote control

Relay1 Connector relay card 1

J1 M1 Motor + or -
M2 Motor + or -
J2 1 Brake (do NOT use with external motor)

2 Brake (do NOT use with external motor)
3 Sensor -
4 Sensor +
5 Sensor signal (A or B)
J3 6 Push button CLOSE

7 Push button OPEN
8 Common
9 Key switch STOP
J4 10 Sk: thermal contact

11 Sk: thermal contact
J5 12 Programmable input
13 Programmable input
J6 L Power supply 230V

PE Earth
N Power supply 230V
J7 Ethernet connection
J8 Not used
F1 Glass fuse 2A
F2 Fuse 20A
T1 Scroll up / OPEN
T2 Confirm your choice (=enter)
T3 Scroll down / CLOSE
T4 Menu or RTN (return)

Motor type Description
EXT120-B External motor 120 Nm - Bosch (old model)

EXT120-V External motor 120 Nm - Valeo (since 2007)
EXT250 External motor 250 Nm - Valeo
SCUBA-A Scuba motor 250 Nm
SCUBA-B Scuba motor 500 Nm (under development)
SCUBA-C Scuba motor 180 Nm
SCUBA-D Scuba motor 400 Nm
HYDR-A Hydraulic motor
HYDR-B not used
HYDR-C not used
CUSTOM not used

1. Initializing of the control box
After you have wired the control box according to the wiring diagram, you start by initializing the
control box. Follow the next steps.
Use pushbuttons T1 and T3 to scroll up and down.

To confirm your choice use pushbutton T2 (= enter).
To enter the Menu use pushbutton T4. Use T4 also to return to the previous step.
Display A: Enter the menu
OPEN T1
STOP T2
Push T4 (MENU)
MENU CLOSE T3
T4
Display B: Select language
DEUTSCH T1
Select LANGUAGE and confirm with T2
ENGLISH T2
RTN FRANCAIS T3
T4
Display C: Select motor type
EXT250 T1
Select MOTOR and confirm with T2. To check your motor
SCUBA-A T2 type, consult the technical chart.
RTN SCUBA-B T3
T4
Display D: Check direction of rotation
DIRECTION OPEN T1 Check motor direction of rotation by pushing T1

-> CORRECT T2 or T3 and correct if necessary by pushing T4. As
REVERSE CLOSE T3 soon as the direction of rotation is correct,
T4 confirm with T2

Display E: Program end positions
POSITIONS OPEN T1 Push T1 and hold the button to open the cover
.OA PROGRAM T2 to the end position. To save the OPEN position,
RTN CLOSE T3 first push T2, hold and simultaneously push T1.
T4 Confirmation will appear on the LCD screen.
Push T3 and hold the button to close the cover to the end position. To save the CLOSE position,
first push T2, hold and simultaneously push T3.
Confirmation will appear on the LCD screen.
Display F: Cover is ready for use
OPENEN T1
The cover is now ready for use
STOP T2
MENU SLUITEN T3
T4

2. Extended manual
After you have initialized the control box, you can enter the menu to reprogram the end positions
or to set further options.

Enter the menu
OPEN T1
Push T4 (MENU)
STOP T2
MENU CLOSE T3
T4
Summary of the different settings under MENU:
Language settings
DEUTSCH T1 Select LANGUAGE and confirm with T2.
ENGLISH T2 Use T4 to return to the menu.
RTN FRANCAIS T3
T4
Setting of the motor type
EXT250 T1 Select MOTOR and confirm with T2
SCUBA-A T2 To check your motor type, consult the technical chart. Use
RTN SCUBA-B T3 T4 to return to the menu.
T4
ATTENTION: When you change the motor type, you are obliged to reprogram the end positions.

Change direction of rotation
T4 confirm with T2
ATTENTION: When you change the direction of rotation, you are obliged to reprogram the end
positions.
Program end positions
Here you can reprogram one or both end positions.

POSITIONS OPEN T1
Push T1 and hold the button to open the cover to the end
.OA PROGRAM T2
position. To save the OPEN position, first push T2, hold and
RTN CLOSE T3
simultaneously push T1.
T4
first push T2, hold and simultaneously push T3. Confirmation will appear on the LCD screen. Use
T4 (RETURN) to return to the main screen.
I/O Setup
STANDARD T1
--------- T2
RTN SAFE-MODE T3
T4

Summary of the different I/O settings:
• Safe/Unsafe mode: Standard = unsafe mode. In safe mode you need to hold the button to close
the cover (French safety standard)
• Remote: Setting of the remote control: Standard = 1 button to open/stop/close the cover. For a
3-button remote control of the cover you need to order the 4-channel remote control. Relay 4 is
always connected to 1 channel of the remote control. Here you can set relay 4 as a toggle instead
of an alternating contact. This setting is not important when no remote control is connected.
• Runtime: Here you can set the maximum time the cover can run continuously. Standard = 10
minutes
• W level 1: Setting of input (J4):
OFF: J4 is not used
N.O.: J4 needs to be open to operate the cover
N.C.: J4 needs to be closed to operate the cover
Delay: Here you can set a delay (in seconds) for the N.O. or N.C. contact
OFF: J4 is not used
• Relay: Here you can set the 4 output relays (alternating contacts 5-8) - only valid when you
ordered an extra relay card. Summary of the possible settings:
OFF: The relay is not used
F1: The relay switches as soon as the cover is open
F2: The relay switches as soon as the cover is closed
F3: The relay switches as soon as the cover is running
F4: The relay switches as soon as the cover must open (French standard)
F5: The relay is connected to channel C of the remote control (only possible when you
have a 4-channel remote control installed and you use only 1 button to operate the
cover).
F6: The relay is connected to channel D of the remote control (only possible when you
cover).
F7: The relay switches as soon as there is an error

• Slave: Control box can be set as master or slave. Standard the control box is in normal mode.
• Standard: Here you can reset your I/O settings and return to standard settings set by the
manufacturer
Errors
ERROR 1/1 T1 All errors are logged into the EPROM of the main
W LEVEL 1 i T2 controller. Push T2 to find more info about the error. Push
RESET <-- T3 T4 to return.
T4
Service
V1.2 T1 CURRENT T1
------------- T2
RTN DISPLAY T3
T4
Summary of the service functions:
• Display: Standard = normal display. If you change to values you

---------- T1
get more info: DC voltage level of the PCB (V), motor current
POSITIONS T2
(A), temperature of the PCB (°C) and the position of the cover
RTN I/O SET T3
(%)
T4
• Encoder: With this function you can operate the cover without
an encoder signal.
• Brake: Here the brake can be released. Standard = engaged.
• Current: Here you can monitor the motor current while opening/closing the cover.
Clear all
Here the settings can be cleared.You can clear the end positions
---------- T1 of the cover, the I/O settings, the errors or all settings. If you
POSITIONS T2 clear all settings, you will have to initialize the control board
RTN I/O SET T3
again.
T4

3. Options
Option 1: 2-channel remote control
Step 1: Plug the remote control receiver on Remote 1

Step 2: Install the relay card with the plastic plugs and connect the card to Relay 1 on the control board
Step 3: Switch your pool lights with relay 4. ATTENTION: the relays can have maximum 16A !
(Optional)
Step 4: Test your remote control using the transmitter. If necessary install an antenna. This can be ordered
at T&A as an option.
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 2
R4 is controlled by
channel B of remote
16A max per relay control
Pool
Light

Option 2: 4-channel remote control with 3-button remote control for the cover
Step 1: Plug the remote control receivers on Remote 1 and Remote 2

(Optional)
Step 4: Change settings on the control board: MENU Æ I/O SETUP Æ REMOTE Æ 3-BUTTON
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 2
R4 is controlled by
channel B of remote
Pool
Light STEP 3

With this option you need to order a 4-channel remote control + 1 extra relay card.
You need 1 channel of the remote control for the cover. The 3 other channels can be used for other
purposes as pool lights, garden lights, jetstream, …
ATTENTION: the relays can have maximum 16A !

Step 2: Install both relay cards with the plastic plugs and connect the cards to Relay 1 & Relay 2 on the
control board.
Step 3: Switch your pool lights with relay 4. Switch other devices with Relay 5, 6, 7 or 8.(Optional)
Step 4: Change settings on the control board: MENU Æ I/O SETUP Æ RELAY (see extended manual for
all details)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 5
STEP 2
Relay card 1 Relay card 2
(with remote control)
Pool
light
16A max per
contact !
Option 4: Relay card(s) with output relays to control external devices
With this option you need to order 1 relay card.

4 Relays (Relay 5, 6, 7 and 8) can be used to switch other devices such as pool lights, garden lights,
jetstream, …
Step 1: Install the relay card with the plastic plugs and connect the cards to “Relay 2” on the control
board.
Step 2: Connect the devices or power relays to Relay 5, 6, 7 and 8
all details)

E2 Connect/Adjust External Hydraulic drive

Code Description
CABLE3 5 x 0,34 mm² shielded 25m
CABLE4 5 x 1,5 mm² 3m


J1 M1 NOT USED
M2 NOT USED
J2 1 Brake (do NOT use with external motor)

2 Brake (do NOT use with external motor)
3 Sensor -
4 Sensor +
5 Sensor signal

7 Push button OPEN
8 Common
9 Key switch STOP
J4 10 Waterdetection (contact on motor)

11 Waterdetection (contact on motor)

PE Earth
N Power supply 230V
J8 Not used
F1 Glass fuse 2A
F2 Fuse 20A
T1 Scroll up / OPEN

Motor
type Description
EXT120- External motor 120 Nm - Bosch (old

B model)
EXT120- External motor 120 Nm - Valeo (since
V 2007)
Scuba motor 500 Nm (under
SCUBA-B development)
HYDR-B not used
HYDR-C not used
CUSTOM not used

After you have wired the control box according to the wiring diagram, you start by initializing the
control box. Follow the next steps.

OPEN T1
STOP T2
Push T4 (MENU)
MENU CLOSE T3
T4
DEUTSCH T1
ENGLISH T2
RTN FRANCAIS T3
T4
EXT250 T1 Select MOTOR and confirm with T2. To check your motor
RTN SCUBA-B T3
T4
Display D: Fill the circuit with oil

Fill the hydraulic circuit with oil by running the motor constantly
OIL-FILL Æ T1 in one direction. Continue at least till the counter has counted
1000 DONE T2 down from 1000 to 1. Keep on going if you doubt if the whole
RTN Å T3 circuit is without air. By doing this the oil level in the tank will
T4 drop : top up the tank so that new air will not be pushed in the
circuit.

Display E: Check direction of rotation
DIRECTION OPEN T1
-> CORRECT T2 Check motor direction of rotation by pushing T1
REVERSE CLOSE T3 or T3 and correct if necessary by pushing T4. As
T4 soon as the direction of rotation is correct,
confirm with T2
POSITIONS OPEN T1 Display F: Program end positions

.OA PROGRAM T2
RTN CLOSE T3 Push T1 and hold the button to open the cover
T4 to the end position. To save the OPEN position,
Display G: Cover is ready for use

OPENEN T1
STOP T2
MENU SLUITEN T3
T4

2. Extended manual
After you have initialized the control box, you can enter the menu to reprogram the end positions
or to set further options.

Enter the menu
OPEN T1
Push T4 (MENU)
STOP T2
MENU CLOSE T3
T4
Language settings
RTN FRANCAIS T3
T4
SCUBA-A T2 To check your motor type, consult the technical chart. Use
RTN SCUBA-B T3 T4 to return to the menu.
T4
ATTENTION: When you change the motor type, you are obliged to reprogram the end positions.

T4 confirm with T2
positions.

POSITIONS OPEN T1
.OA PROGRAM T2
RTN CLOSE T3
T4
first push T2, hold and simultaneously push T3. Confirmation will appear on the LCD screen. Use
T4 (RETURN) to return to the main screen.
I/O Setup
STANDARD T1
--------- T2
RTN SAFE-MODE T3
T4

• Safe/Unsafe mode: Standard = unsafe mode. In safe mode you need to hold the button to close
the cover (French safety standard)
• Remote: Setting of the remote control: Standard = 1 button to open/stop/close the cover. For a
3-button remote control of the cover you need to order the 4-channel remote control. Relay 4 is
always connected to 1 channel of the remote control. Here you can set relay 4 as a toggle instead
of an alternating contact. This setting is not important when no remote control is connected.
minutes
OFF: J4 is not used
OFF: J4 is not used
cover).
cover).

manufacturer
Errors
W LEVEL 1 i T2 controller. Push T2 to find more info about the error. Push
RESET <-- T3 T4 to return.
T4
Service
V1.2 T1 CURRENT T1
------------- T2
RTN DISPLAY T3
T4
• Display: Standard = normal display. If you change to values you

---------- T1
get more info: DC voltage level of the PCB (V), motor current
POSITIONS T2
(A), temperature of the PCB (°C) and the position of the cover
RTN I/O SET T3
(%)
T4
• Encoder: With this function you can operate the cover without
an encoder signal.
Clear all
Here the settings can be cleared.You can clear the end positions
---------- T1 of the cover, the I/O settings, the errors or all settings. If you
POSITIONS T2 clear all settings, you will have to initialize the control board
RTN I/O SET T3
again.
T4

3. Options

(Optional)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 2
R4 is controlled by
channel B of remote
Pool
Light


(Optional)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 2
R4 is controlled by
channel B of remote
Pool
Light STEP 3


Step 2: Install both relay cards with the plastic plugs and connect the cards to Relay 1 & Relay 2 on the
control board.
all details)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 5
STEP 2
Pool
light
16A max per
contact !

jetstream, …
board.
all details)

E3 Connect/Adjust Scuba-Drive
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Technical chart
Code Description
CABLE3 Min. 5 x 0,75 mm² shielded Flexible wires !
CABLE4 Min. 2 x 4 mm² Flexible wires !


J1 M1 Motor + or -
M2 Motor + or -
J2 1 Brake
2 Brake
3 Sensor -
4 Sensor +
5 Sensor signal (A or B)

7 Push button OPEN
8 Common
9 Key switch STOP
J4 10 Bridge or water level contact

11 Bridge or water level contact

PE Earth
N Power supply 230V
J8 Not used
F1 Glass fuse 2A
F2 Fuse 20A
T1 Scroll up / OPEN

Motor type Description
EXT120-B External motor 120 Nm - Bosch (old model)

EXT120-V External motor 120 Nm - Valeo (since 2007)
SCUBA-B Scuba motor 500 Nm (under development)
HYDR-B not used
HYDR-C not used
CUSTOM not used

After you have wired the control box according to the wiring diagram, you start by initializing
the control box. Follow the next steps.

OPEN T1
STOP T2
Push T4 (MENU)
MENU CLOSE T3
T4
DEUTSCH T1
ENGLISH T2
RTN FRANCAIS T3
T4
EXT250 T1
Select MOTOR and confirm with T2. To check your motor
RTN SCUBA-B T3
T4
Display D: Check direction of rotation
DIRECTION OPEN T1 Check motor direction of rotation by pushing

-> CORRECT T2 T1 or T3 and correct if necessary by pushing
REVERSE CLOSE T3 T4. As soon as the direction of rotation is
T4 correct, confirm with T2

Display E: Program end positions
POSITIONS OPEN T1 Push T1 and hold the button to open the

.OA PROGRAM T2 cover to the end position. To save the OPEN
RTN CLOSE T3 position, first push T2, hold and
T4 simultaneously push T1.
Display F: Cover is ready for use
OPENEN T1
STOP T2
MENU SLUITEN T3
T4

2. Extended manual
After you have initialized the control box, you can enter the menu to reprogram the end
positions or to set further options.

Enter the menu
OPEN T1
Push T4 (MENU)
STOP T2
MENU CLOSE T3
T4
Language settings
RTN FRANCAIS T3
T4
SCUBA-A T2 To check your motor type, consult the technical chart.
RTN SCUBA-B T3 Use T4 to return to the menu.
T4
ATTENTION: When you change the motor type, you are obliged to reprogram the end
positions.

DIRECTION OPEN T1 Check motor direction of rotation by pushing
-> CORRECT T2 T1 or T3 and correct if necessary by pushing
REVERSE CLOSE T3 T4. As soon as the direction of rotation is
T4 correct, confirm with T2
positions.

POSITIONS OPEN T1
.OA PROGRAM T2
RTN CLOSE T3
T4
first push T2, hold and simultaneously push T3. Confirmation will appear on the LCD screen.
Use T4 (RETURN) to return to the main screen.
I/O Setup
STANDARD T1
--------- T2
RTN SAFE-MODE T3
T4

• Safe/Unsafe mode: Standard = unsafe mode. In safe mode you need to hold the button to
close the cover (French safety standard)
• Remote: Setting of the remote control: Standard = 1 button to open/stop/close the cover. For
a 3-button remote control of the cover you need to order the 4-channel remote control. Relay
4 is always connected to 1 channel of the remote control. Here you can set relay 4 as a toggle
instead of an alternating contact. This setting is not important when no remote control is
connected.
minutes
OFF: J4 is not used
OFF: J4 is not used
cover).
cover).

manufacturer
Errors
W LEVEL 1 i T2 controller. Push T2 to find more info about the error.
RESET <-- T3 Push T4 to return.
T4
Service
V1.2 T1 CURRENT T1
------------- T2
RTN DISPLAY T3
T4
---------- T1
• Display: Standard = normal display. If you change to values
POSITIONS T2
you get more info: DC voltage level of the PCB (V), motor
RTN I/O SET T3
current (A), temperature of the PCB (°C) and the position of
T4
the cover (%)
• Encoder: With this function you can operate the cover without an encoder signal.
Clear all
Here the settings can be cleared.You can clear the end
---------- T1 positions of the cover, the I/O settings, the errors or all
POSITIONS T2 settings. If you clear all settings, you will have to initialize the
RTN I/O SET T3
control board again.
T4

3. Options

(Optional)
Step 4: Test your remote control using the transmitter. If necessary install an antenna. This can be
ordered at T&A as an option.
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 2
R4 is controlled by
channel B of remote
Pool
Light


(Optional)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 2
R4 is controlled by
channel B of remote
Pool
Light STEP 3


Step 2: Install both relay cards with the plastic plugs and connect the cards to Relay 1 & Relay 2 on
the control board.
Step 4: Change settings on the control board: MENU Æ I/O SETUP Æ RELAY (see extended manual
for all details)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 5
STEP 5
STEP 2
Pool
light
16A max per
contact !

jetstream, …
board.
Step 3: Change settings on the control board: MENU Æ I/O SETUP Æ RELAY (see extended manual
for all details)

E4 Connect/Adjust drive – EcoTop
Key switch
The key switch contacts have already been provided by the necessary wiring. Connect
these contacts within the housing upon the switch.
When turning the key switch the cover will start opening or closing.
Standard the positions are spring-returned: it is always necessary to put the key in the
desired position. If desired, the positions can be tuned stay-put. For this purpose,
disassemble the key switch and remove the fiche corresponding to this position.
The EcoTop cover can be obtained with 24V transformer or with solar panel and batteries:
1. Traditional power supply

On the support situated at the motor side, the electrical wiring scheme affixed.
The motor and key switch have been provided with plugs which can easily be connected
to the clips.
Motor
24V
Key switch
Wiring scheme – EcoTop
2. Option: Solar panel with batteries

The various cables have to be connected to the charge controller.
On the support situated at the motor side it is possible to find the electrical wiring
scheme.
Always respect the following mounting order:
o Connect the batteries to the charge controller taking into account the polarity.
o Connect the solar panel to the charge controller taking into account the polarity.
o Connect the plugs of the key switch to the motor. This is the ultimate step.

Charge controller
Solar panel
2 batteries
12V
Motor
Wiring scheme
– EcoTop with
Key contact solar panel
Indication LEDs:
o Battery charging LED (green LED in “sun” symbol)
o Battery voltage LED
- end of charge voltage = green LED
- battery voltage level = red & yellow & green LED
Tuning of the end positions

Check the sense of rotation of the shaft. When the sense of rotation does not correspond
to the direction indicators of the switch, it is necessary to disconnect the contacts of the
switch and turn them over.
Tune the end positions with the screw contacts on the motor.

Placing synthetic housing
After tuning the positions of the cover, it is possible to install the synthetic housing with closing
plates:
Put the first housing over the support. (1)
Slide the housing to the front. This way the housing clips onto the brackets of the
support. (2)
Cover the entity with the closing plate. (3) This way the housing will be fixated.
Placing synthetic housing

EcoTop

F Use and maintenance
1. Opening and closing
Empty the swimming pool from obstacles and toys beforehand. The water
is in rest.
People, pet animals or objects must be kept out of and away from the pool for they may
obstruct the normal operation.
Check if the water level does not exceed the allowed level or equip the pool with an
automatic level control and overflow.
Keep an eye on the movement of the pool cover during the opening and closing.
In case of irregularities bring the pool cover immediately to a standstill by turning the
key switch.
It is not allowed to manually open and close the cover by force.
2. Maintenance
The slats:
At least twice a year the slats ought to be cleaned from lime and dirt using a high-
pressure cleaner. Special cleaning products are available at your AQUA-TOP dealer.
The open side of a transparent or solar slat can contain algae. Use an algaecide and
spread it over the cover. The water needs to meet the normal demands for chlorine- and
ph value.
The water temperature may not exceed the 32 °C.
The cover must be kept from organic and vegetal matter such as leaves, pine-needles,
grass etc. Rotting material stains the slats. These stains cannot be removed. Keep the
cover recess clean and avoid “dirt” between the winding of the slat cover.
Do not walk needlessly on the pool cover. The cover is not a playground for children!
When exposed to sunlight the slats must always be in contact with the swimming pool
water, this means floating on the water (the cover is closed) or rolled up around the shaft
under water (the cover is open). Without water, the slats must be protected against direct
sunlight (in the bench of a top- mount cover). Therefore, check the water level regularly.
At extremely low temperatures (frost) the slats become more fragile. The pool cover may
not be trod on or come into contact with hard objects.
During a hail-storm the pool cover must be opened in order to prevent damage.
The filtering installation must be operational when the cover is closed.
Just underneath the slats the water is strongly warmed up by the solar slats. The filtering
installation must be operational in order to distribute this heat and to cool off the slats.
In extreme situations damage to solar slats can occur when the heat immediately below
the slats is not circulated.
Condensation: the slats are air- and waterproof and finished with end caps. PVC lets the
vapour through and condensation in the closed chambers of the slats is inevitable. These
water drops are visible inside the solar and transparent slats.
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The external electrical motor
The motorpit must remain completely dry. Make sure no water seeps
through at high groundwater level or after a heavy shower. Motorpit
protection is obtainable in different ways.
In case the motor is overworked the thermal contact is activated. This may occur when
the cover is being operated all too frequently in succession or when normal functioning is
obstructed (automatic recovery after approximately 60 minutes).
When the swimming season has come to an end the electromotor is removed and kept
indoors. The installer can advise and assist you on this subject. The cover needs to be
blocked first or tied together to prevent it from unwinding!
Wintering
1. Pool in operation and frost free:

Normal operation of cover.
2. Pool not in operation: filtration stopped and water level fallen,….
First of all clean the cover thoroughly, over winter the slats rolled up on the winding
shaft.
Top-mount: protected from sun in a covered bench
Under-water mount: take measures to protect the slats against sun, clean the recess
(organic and vegetal material undergo fermentation which will discolour the slats)
EcoTop
Make sure that enough sunlight falls directly on the photovoltaic solar panel of the
EcoTop-cover. Therefore it is necessary to clean the panel regularly with a damp cloth.
Failures
In case of a malfunctioning or defective pool cover, always contact your AQUA-TOP

installer.
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G Guarantee
GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE
Technics and Applications bvba, Klaus-Michael Keuhnelaan 9, B-2440 Geel, Belgium,

guarantees its delivered goods as follows:
The general guarantee period is 2 years for all components.
Exceptions:
For AquaGuard
¾ 7 years diminishing guarantee on the fabric. The fabric and the attached ropes form a single
entity. The value of the fabric is calculated on a pro rata basis per month from the date of delivery.
During the first 2 years, the new value is used, after which a 20% reduction of value is applied
every year.
¾ 10 years on the hydraulic mechanism. The hydraulic mechanism consists of the hydraulic
motors with the fastenings and couplings, and the reels for the ropes.
¾ 5 years on the powerpack. The powerpack is the hydraulic pump unit.
¾ Components subject to wear and tear such as sliders, pulleys, rope feeders, etc., do not fall
under the guarantee. A reserve set of certain components which may need to be replaced during
the first 2 years is included with the delivery.
For Elios
¾ 10 years on the EPDM rubber mats
¾ 5 years on the collecting pipes
Conditions
The invoice serves as proof of guarantee. The guarantee covers the costs of replacing rejected or
defective materials, to the extent that these form part of the delivery itself and are not the consequence,
either directly or indirectly, of misuse, unusual weather conditions or force majeure. If the complaint is
shown to be justified and accepted by T&A, we are only required to replace or provide compensation
for the articles or components to which the complaint relates. The complaint should be submitted to us
in writing within 7 days of the development of the problem.
Consequential damage and the costs of assembly, dismantling and transport are not covered by the
guarantee. The manufacturer’s responsibility ceases to apply if the defect arises as a result of
injudicious behaviour by the user or failure to comply with the instructions regarding installation,
connection and use.
Changes of colour may not be regarded as a defect, and are inherent to the product. Water seepage in
components which are not presumed to be watertight may not be used as the basis for a guarantee
claim under any circumstances.
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O1 Top mount mechanism: Bench
1. Wooden bench
The wooden housing protects the slats against direct sunlight and is strong enough to be used
as a bench.
Description:
5 finished panels, section 28 x 145 to be attached to the side plates of the mechanism with
screws.
Dependent on the length of the pool, the panels are made out of 4 or 5 planks.
Scrub the wooden housing with domestic bleach before installing it. This way the wooden
housing will not leave marks on the coping stones or at the slats after being washed out by
the rain.
4 planks high :
pool length max. 12 m
5 planks high :
pool length max. 15 m
Pool length
2. Housing in PVC with aluminium structure
The PVC housing protects the slats against direct sunlight.

The housing has an aluminium structure and can therefore also be used as a bench.
Pool length
max. 10 m
Type Max. pool D max. in A in mm H in mm B in mm

length in m mm
BS 4 350 590 480
BM 6 440 680 550 Max 6200
BL 10 520 800 610
B1 = B + 150 mm
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O2 Underwater mount mechanism in recess/in pool: walk-on panel
Walk-on panel above the recess in tropical wood or white PVC.
Preparation:
One side of the wooden panel rests on the wall of the pool. The coping lies 50 mm behind
the wall.
Scrub the wooden panels with liquid bleach beforehand. This prevents oil of the wood from
seeping out and causing stains on the copingstones and slats after the rain washed it away.
Execution:
Panels made of tropical wood.
o Plank section 28 x 145 mm
o Standard dimensions:
B = 850 mm L = 600 mm (+ fitting tile)
(all dimensions possible)
PVC platform made out of PVC grid with SS support profiles

o Thickness 30 mm
o Standard dimensions:
B = 690 mm (other dimensions per 30 mm rising or declining)
Wooden execution PVC execution
Order data:
measure A: the width of the pool between the coping stones
measure B: the width of the niche from the coping to the front of the beam
If the SS beam is also ordered, the front side will be covered with wood or finished with an
aluminium powder coating plate for respectively the wooden or PVC walk-on platform.

Stainless steel beam
To support the walk-on panels over the niche.
Dimensions:
section: 100 x 100 x 5 mm
length: 20 mm margin on indicated pool measurements
Execution:
front side covered with tropical wood or white PVC for respectively a wooden or PVC
walk-on platform
Fixing eyes for the weight tube
Lips which are adjustable in height
Order data:
Give dimensions and width of the pool
Stainless steel beam with wood or aluminium
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ROOSTERS
RANDSTEEN
RVS BALK
WAND ZWEMBAD

Stainless steel beam support (930x40x45 mm)
To limit the sagging of the stainless steel beam. Advisable in case the span width measures 5
meter or more.
For pools with a width between 5,5 m en 6,5 m, 1 support is necessary for the solidity. For a pool
with a width of more than 6,5 m it is advisable to use 2 supports.
From an aesthetic point of view it is always advisable to install 2 or 3 supports. This is not
necessary for the solidity but for marks on the slats. If only 1 support is installed, the slats will
start to bend in the middle and the wheels will leave marks on the slat. When using 2 or 3
considerable less marks will be left on the slats.
Preparation:
The intermediate support is pushing against the rear wall of the niche. The wall and lining
has to be designed to resist this pressure load.
Attachment:
The wall plate is screwed to the top side of the wall with wood bolts and plastic anchors.
The support itself is demountable and adjustable.
Te support is adjustable in length between 800 en 1000 mm.
Order data:
The number of consoles.
Variable length 800 <> 1000 mm
Adjusting nut
SS beam
Wall
Wheels
Wall plate
Stainless steel beam support

O3 Underwater mount mechanism in wall: Dividing wall
Wall between pool and cover pit

Width pool < 4,5 m: panel in polyester with reinforcement strokes (without frame) or
panel in sections in PVC (with structure in stainless steel 316).
Width pool > 4,5 m: frame in stainless steel with different panels in polyester or PVC.
The dividing wall anchors by means of stainless steel 316 with fixation points in the pool
wall. It is possible to obtain the fixation-parts for the beams beforehand. If the wall is
fixed to the “hanging-in-plates” of a scuba drive : no specific preparations for the wall
have to be made before installation.
The PVC panels are always white, optionally the RAL-colour of the polyester wall can
be chosen by paying a supplement.
Dimensions
PVC white on frame
o Thickness: 6mm, reinforced with ribs of 15mm
o Hung up by two stainless steel beams 100x50x2mm
o Height < 900 mm: Elements of max. 2 m long
o Height < 1400 mm: Elements of max. 1,5 m long
o Width of the wall = width of the pool – 20 mm (The PVC wall is maximum 6
meter long)
Polyester white on frame
o Hung up on 2 stainless steel beams 100x50x2mm.
o Height maximum 1400mm
o Width wall = width pool – 20 mm (The polyester wall on frame is between 4,5
and 6m long)
Polyester white + reinforcement ribs (without frame)
o Height maximum 1350mm
o Widt wall = width pool – 20 mm (The polyester wall with reinforcement ribs is
maximum 4,5 meter long)
Height wall Distance

between
From Until
beams
500 650 300
651 750 400
751 850 500
851 950 600
Hieght wall
951 1050 700

Distance between beams
1051 1150 800

1151 1250 900
1251 1350 1000
1351 1400 1100
Dividing wall

Mounting the supports
Mount the 4 supports on the pool walls. The distance between the supports can be read in
the preceding table.
Mounting a PVC dividing wall

Attach the stainless steel frame to the supports.
Hang the wall on the frame, and block it by closing the hinged supports at the top.

Mounting a polyester wall
Attach the frame to the supports. When chosen for a wall without frame, attach the
delivered tubes to the supports.
Hang the wall on the frame or tubes, and block it by closing the lock at the bottom with a
hex key.

Wheel strips
Wheel strips are installed against the inclined ceiling every 70 cm to guide the slats
outwards.
On top op the wheel strips 3 wheels have been installed in order to absorb the forces.
The wheel strips have a standard length of 930 mm. If it should be necessary, they can easily be
shortened by the client.
930mm
Wheel strip

O4 Underwater mount mechanism on bottom: Bench under water
Dimensions
1 round tube 139 x 2 mm in SS 316
1 beam in stainless steel 316, 100 x 50 x 2 mm
Bench under water:
o PVC white: Folded panels of maximum 1,5 m long, thickness 6 mm with
reinforcement ribs of 15 mm
o Polyester: until 6 m length, made out of 1 piece. Length maximum 7m. RAL-
colour can be chosen but supplement has to be paid.
Mounting the bench

Mount the supports at the pool wall: 2 flanges (to mount the tube) and 2 brackets (to
attach the beam).
See chapter “A4: Constructional preparations – Under water mount on bottom” for
more information.
Bench under water

O5 Underwater mount mechanism in bottom: Panel for recess in bottom
PVC grid reinforced with stainless steel beams for finishing of a recess in the bottom of the
pool.
Panels: PVC grid 35 mm thick reinforced with SS beams 18 x 1,5 mm.

Beam: cylindrical profile dia 129 x 2 mm, RVS 316.
Wall anchors in stainless steel 316 with plugs to be attached in the wall.
Width of the panel = width of the pit.
Panel for recess in bottom for underwater mount mechanism in bottom

O6 Underwater mount mechanism in bottom: Movable panel for bottom
The movable lid is driven by the same type of motor as the cover itself. Both motors
are always external. The shafts go through the walls by means of 2 wall-passages.
The control box contains the circuits to drive the 2 motors plus a synchronisation
module.
Mechanics : the movable lid has a shaft that travels through the wall. A bar is
mounted on this shaft. The motor is mounted higher up against the wall. A reel winds
up a tape, thus pulling up the bar and making the shaft + the lid in the pool rotate. The
exact mounting positions of shafts and motor will be given by T&A per installation. It
is important that the lid cannot be rotated more than 80° in order to avoid it not
falling back into position.
Electrical : the controls of both motors are built into 1 electrical cabinet together
with a synchronisation module. Both controls are set for “safe mode” , this means
one has to keep the control buttons pressed down while the motor runs.
One can actuate or program one of the motors by pressing directly on this control.
Attention : make sure that the cover and the panel do not touch each other !

First set the end-positions of the movable lid (see chapter E). Put the panel in Open
position. Now set the end-positions for the cover.
Only now one can use the general command buttons ! With the Open/Close/Stop
buttons the synchronisation module is controlled. One does not have to keep the
buttons pressed; a pulse is sufficient.
The synchronisation module assures the good order. At closing the cover : first the
panel opens, then the cover comes out and shuts the pool. At opening the pool : first
the covers rolls into the pit, then the lid closes.
If the cycles is interrupted by a stop commando r a power failure : this is not a

problem : at the next start command the cycle will continue without any interference
between cover and lid.
The synchronisation module is already connected when delivered. The motor

controls have already the power-supply and the control-buttons connected. Only the
motors need to be connected according to chapter E.

O7 Option: Safeties
Water detection in motorpit
Detection system that warns the user when water is seeping in the motorpit.
Execution: a float level switch (at the bottom of the motorpit) activates a “buzzer” on the
control cabinet.
Preparation: additional electrical cable, 2 x 1², connecting the motorpit and control
cabinet
Order data: drawing on request. Necessary spare parts are available at the electrical
supply shop.
Zoemer
Motorpit evacuation pump
Pump unit for evacuating water from the motorpit.
Execution: 12 V DC pump with float level switch - 12V power supply

Preparation:
- electrical cable ( 3 x 2,5 ²) connecting the motorpit and control cabinet
- Drain pipe (3/4”) to drain away the water to the sewerage
Order data: mention on order form

O8 Option: Connection set for slats
1. General
Different fixation points are mounted on the pool walls: on the side opposite the
mechanism and, dependent of the type of cover also at the side of the mechanism. The
connection sets are obligatory when installing the pool cover conform the French Norm
NF P 90-308.
De walls have to be solid at the areas of mounting the fixation points.
The fixation points are made of durable plastic and electro-polished stainless steel.
2. Position of the fixation points

The fixation points are always positioned at a distance of 500 mm of the pool walls.
The maximal distance between two fixation points is 2 meter.
Position regarding the water level:
Between
30-50mm

Mechanism
- Top mount without bench
- Underwater mount in wall One set at the side
of a Roman end
- Underwater mount in pool (without walk-on panel)
A
B
Mechanism
side
Dimension m Qty. of sets
=3 2
3à5 3
A
5à7 4
=7 5
<1 1 in the middle
B <2 1 at 500 of the side
2 and more See A
Mechanism
- Top mount with bench
- Underwater mount with walk-on panel
For these type of covers, no fixation points are needed at the mechanism-side of the pool.

Roman end of 2 meter
Ribbon woven
between the slats
3 fixation
points
3. Attatching the slats

Press the button, and slide the loop of the ribbon over the stainless steel bar. Release the
button to lock.

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MAN-AT Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

A1 Constructional preparations – Top mount

MAN-AT Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 2

Pool length Shape of the

Max. 10 m 595 540 105

PVC + ALU Max. 10 m 400 390 150

MAN-AT-A1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

The coping stone does not have any

Top mount: position of the supports

MAN-AT-A1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 2

1. With wall duct

Built-in – with wall duct

Always check if the roll is situated 30 mm underneath water level.

MAN-AT-A1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 3

Built-in – with plates for

Always check if the roll is situated 30 mm underneath water level.

MAN-AT-A1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 4

Built-in – with adjustable

Depth d in mm 500 500 500 550 550 550 600 600

MAN-AT-A1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 5

Always check if the cover is situated 30 mm underneath water surface.

Look at chapter “O3 Underwater mount mechanism in wall : Dividing wall.”

MAN-AT-A1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 6

Length pool in m (incl. stairs) 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25

MAN-AT-A3 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

Length pool in m (incl. stairs) 6 8 10 12 14

MAN-AT-A4 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

Built-in in pool bottom

MAN-AT-A5 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

1. Concrete pools and pools in brickwork

2. Pool with thin wall (polyester monoblock, metal or plastic elements)

3. Install a motorpit in concrete or brickwork

View from above

Motorpit in concrete/ brickwork

MAN-AT-A7 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

MAN-AT-A7 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 2

MAN-AT-A7 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 3

1. Concrete pool or pool in brickwork

MAN-AT-A7 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 4

MAN-AT-A7 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 5

MAN-AT-A7 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 6

MAN-AT-A8 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

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MAN-AT-B2 Handleiding Aquatop (2008) 1

MAN-AT-B3 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

MAN-AT-B4 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

2. With solar panel and battery

MAN-AT-C1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 1

MAN-AT-C1 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 2

Motorpit side | Wall with hole 110mm | Pool side

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MAN-AT-C2 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 2

1. Mounting of the winding shaft

Alignment plate End flange

3. Fixing of the wall duct

MAN-AT-C2 Installation guide Aquatop (2008) 3

Sealing with liner pool

o Pool with polyester or tiled finishing:

Sealing with pool with polyester/tiles finishing

Top mount cover

Underwater mount cover Top mount cover

for built-in cover: S1 + S2 + 100

for top mount cover:

Against the dividing wall/stainless steel beam:

Against the skimmer in side wall:

Against outside corners in pool:

Use pushbuttons T1 and T3 to scroll up and down.

Use pushbuttons T1 and T3 to scroll up and down.