Winter Cover Limited Warranty

PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING COVER

General Maintenance

1. During winter months, regular removal of excess water is recommended. Do not let too much water accumulate on top of your cover, although small amounts of water (about 1 inch) will help keep the cover secure and prevent it from flapping in the wind.
2. If ice forms on the cover, do not tamper with ice or attempt to remove it, allow the ice to melt first.
3. Do not use any abrasive material to hold a cover down.
4. Be sure to protect cover from sharp, rough or abrasive surfaces by installing appropriate padding.
5. Be sure your cover is installed properly so that no wind can get under your cover.
6. Do not attempt to remove leaves, dirt or other debris from cover with a sharp object.
7. Before removing the cover at the end of the winter syphon or pump off all excess water resting on the pool cover.
8. Before storing be sure the cover is clean and dry and store in a cool, dry place.

Please read installation before installing the pool cover

1. This cover is warrantied, at the time of original purchase, to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Your pool cover installer must be responsible for any tears, rips, or punctures due to mishandling or improper installation.
2. D.E.I. agrees to repair or replace, at its option, any pool cover where the seam comes apart and/or stitching due to manufacturing defect according to the following pro-rate basis. All replacement covers are subject to a $20.00 shipping fee plus any applicable pro-ration. Note that all warranty claims must be made directly with D.E.I. and that no defective merchandise is to be returned without prior authorization by D.E.I.
3. The pro-rate replacement schedule are the following percentages of the current suggested manufacturer's list price:

Cover Type/Color	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year	5th Year	6th Year	7th Year	8th Year	9th Year	10th Year	11th Year	12th Year	13th Year	14th Year	15th Year	16th Year	17th Year	18th Year	19th Year	20th Year
Economy Navy	0%	75%	85%	95%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
10 Year Solid Navy	0%	0%	60%	65%	70%	75%	80%	85%	90%	95%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
12 Year Solid Green	0%	0%	0%	65%	65%	65%	70%	75%	80%	85%	90%	95%	95%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*
16 Year Solid Blue	0%	0%	0%	0%	50%	60%	65%	70%	75%	80%	85%	90%	95%	95%	95%	*	*	*	*	*
MaxForce Solid Green	0%	0%	50%	60%	65%	70%	75%	80%	85%	90%	95%	95%	95%	95%	*	*	*	*	*	*
Pro-Tek SolidTan	0%	0%	0%	0%	0%	50%	60%	65%	70%	75%	80%	85%	90%	95%	95%	95%	95%	95%	95%	95%
Standard Mesh Black	0%	50%	70%	80%	90%	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*	*

The above limited warranties are subject to the following conditions:

1. Warranty term starts at the date of purchase. Please note, if a warranty claim is made and a new winter cover is sent, any additional warranty claims are from the date of original purchase and not the date of receipt of replacement cover.
2. Purchaser shall pay all freight charges to and from factory for any pool cover, or pool cover part, to be repaired or replaced. In addition, purchaser must provide manufacturer with a sales slip confirming the date of purchase and a written statement describing the defect.
3. Purchaser is responsible for all installation or reinstallation costs for any pool cover, or pool cover part, repaired or replaced.
4. Neither D.E.I. or dealer shall under any conditions be responsible for any labor, or any other replacement and/or any incidental or consequential cost or damages.
5. The pool cover must be installed correctly and neither D.E.I. nor dealer is responsible for any damage caused by faulty installation, improper acts of others or acts of God. Note that this warranty specifically excludes, among other things, damage due to abrasion, and grommets pulling out. Your pool cover must, therefore, be installed according to the directions and properly protected from rough sharp or hard surfaces and wind.

To establish a claim, please contact us at 262.605.3757 or [email protected] D.E.I. 10411 80th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Our entire liability is limited to carrying out the terms of the above limited warranties and no additional warranties are implied or expressed by either the dealer or D.E.I.
WARNING: This is not a safety cover. To avoid risk of drowning stay off the top of the cover.

Solid Winter Cover Installation Instructions

General Procedures
1. Since the cover is designed to rest on the pool's water, it is important to be sure your pool is not leaking prior to installation.
2. Your cover is made from extremely strong and durable material. However it is required that your cover be protected from sharp corners, rough edges, or any hard surfaces that may cause abrasion. Padding, such as old towels, foam remnants, or other similar material, are recommended.
3. It is important that covers be installed properly and snugly so that the wind will not cause damage to the cover by getting under the cover and causing it to billow or flap.

Inground Pool Installation
1. Be sure that the cover will be supported by the water in the pool and that the cover is not in direct contact with any sharp, rough or abrasive surfaces.
2. Lower the water level in your pool below the skimmer. (No more than 18" below coping.)
3. Place the cover on the ground and spread evenly over the pool.
4. Insert unfilled water bags into the water bag loops (for covers without loops, lay the water bags directly on to the outside perimeter of the cover.)
5. The water bags must cover the entire perimeter of the cover to prevent wind from getting under the cover and causing the cover to billow or flap. Caution, such billowing or flapping in the wind can cause serious damage to your cover. Therefore, be sure the water bags are placed end-to-end (See Figure 1).
6. Fill the water bags. If you are in an area of extreme cold, fill the water bags only half full to allow for ice expansion.

Above Ground Pool Installation
1. Be sure that the cover will be supported by the water in the pool and that the cover is not in direct contact with any sharp, rough, or abrasive surfaces.
2. Lay out the cover on the ground. Thread cable through the grommets (or loops). The cable must remain on the outside of the cover, except between the pairs of grommets (See Figure 2).
3. Insert one cable end through the hole at one end of the ratchet and into the center spindle. Turn the spindle a few times to secure the cable. Insert the other cable end through the other hole in the ratchet and pull the cable through the spindle as far as it will go. Turn the ratchet handle to tighten the cable. Make sure cable lies on the outside of the cover all around the pool except where it goes through the pairs of grommets. The cable must fit tightly against the wall of the pool to prevent wind from getting underneath the cover. To loosen or remove cable, press lever on top of ratchet and turn handle in the opposite direction (See Figure 5).
4. Before placing cover over the pool, pool water should not be less than 6" from top of pool. Where a through-the-wall skimmer is used, cover up the skimmer opening. Inflate flotation pillow (available from your dealer) and secure the pillow in center of pool by tying grommeted ends with nylon rope to pool sidewall. Place the cover over pillow to form a loose pyramid letting the cover fall on the water around the circumference (See Figure 6). Pull end of cover over pool wall. It is important that the cover fits snugly against the wall to prevent wind from getting under the cover and causing the cover to billow and flap. Caution, such billowing and flapping can cause serious damage to the cover. If you cannot get a snug fit you must block any openings between the cover and the pool wall.

Mesh Winter Cover Installation Instructions

1. Be sure your pool is not leaking prior to installation.
2. Your cover is made from extremely strong and durable material. However it is required that your cover be protected from sharp corners, rough edges, or any hard surfaces that may cause abrasion. Padding, such as old towels, foam remnants, or other similar material, are recommended.
3. It is important that covers be installed properly and snugly so that the wind will not cause damage to the cover by getting under the cover and causing it to billow or flap.

Inground Pool Installation
1. Be sure that the cover is not in direct contact with any sharp, rough or abrasive surfaces.
2. Lower the water level in your pool below the skimmer. (No more than 18" below coping.)
3. Place the cover on the ground and spread evenly over the pool. Cover should be slightly suspended above pool water allowing room for water drainage. Adjust cover if pool water level rises.
4. Insert unfilled water bags into the water bag loops (for covers without loops, lay the water bags directly on to the outside perimeter of the cover.)
5. The water bags must cover the entire perimeter of the cover to prevent wind from getting under the cover and causing the cover to billow or flap. Caution, such billowing or flapping in the wind can cause serious damage to your cover. Therefore, be sure the water bags are placed end-to-end (See Figure 1).
6. Fill the water bags. If you are in an area of extreme cold, fill the water bags only half full to allow for ice expansion.

Above Ground Pool Installation
1. Be sure that the cover is not in direct contact with any sharp, rough, or abrasive surfaces.
2. Lay out the cover on the ground. Thread the cable through the grommets (or loops). The cable must remain on the outside of the cover, except between the pairs of grommets (See Figure 2).
3. Insert one cable end through the hole at one end of the ratchet and into the center spindle. Turn the spindle a few times to secure the cable. Insert the other cable end through the other hole in the ratchet and pull the cable through the spindle as far as it will go. Turn the ratchet handle to tighten the cable. Make sure cable lies on the outside of the cover all around the pool except where it goes through the pairs of grommets. The cable must fit tightly against the wall of the pool to prevent wind from getting underneath the cover. To loosen or remove cable, press lever on top of ratchet and turn handle in the opposite direction (See Figure 5.)
5. Before placing cover over the pool, pool water should not be less than 6" from top of pool. Where a through-the-wall skimmer is used, cover up the skimmer opening. Inflate flotation pillow (available from your dealer) and secure the pillow in center of pool by tying grommeted ends with nylon rope to pool sidewall. Place the cover over pillow to form a loose pyramid letting the cover suspend over the water around the circumference (See Figure 6). Pull end of cover over pool wall. It is important that the cover fits snugly against the wall to prevent wind from getting under the cover and causing the cover to billow and flap. Caution, such billowing and flapping can cause serious damage to the cover. If you cannot get a snug fit you must block any openings between the cover and the pool wall.