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Spa and Hot Tub Cover
Maintenance and Use Instructions

Spa and hot tub covers are designed for specific use. Covers are not designed to tear, rip or be abuse proof. Caution must be used in handling and using the cover in order to maintain its durability and function. The maintenance and use instructions are provided to prevent damage to the cover. Damage caused by failure to follow the maintenance and use instructions will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

- Caution -

Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or drowning.

Do not stand, sit or lie on, or permit any heavy weight to rest on cover.

• RAIN WATER, SNOW AND OTHER WEIGHT: Weight on the cover may cause the edges on the cover to curl, or progressively warp and bow the cover. To avoid this keep all weight bearing objects off the cover. Water and snow must be swept off or kept from accumulating or puddling on the cover. Should puddling occur, unzip the vinyl and turn the foam over.
  
  
• FADING AND DISCOLORATION: Fading and discoloration will occur with extended exposure to the sun.
  
  
• CLEANING AND VINYL CARE: Keep the cover clean. As often as is necessary wash with mild soap and rinse with clean potable water. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS, PETROLEUM, ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR STRONG DETERGENTS. (i.e. 409, Fantastik, etc.) All vinyls contain plasticizers which must be maintained in the material to prevent drying out, cracking flaking and deterioration. These plasticizers migrate out and escape naturally through time. Sun and cold speed up this process. Applications of vinyl cleaner & conditioner may retard this type of deterioration if not used more frequently than every six months. DO NOT USE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN SILICONE OR ALCOHOL.
  
  
• CHEMICALS: The vinyls and thread are marine treated, but will deteriorate quicker when exposed to high levels of chlorine, bromine, ozone or other active chemicals. At the time chemicals are added, remove the cover completely and place it far enough away so splashing cannot inadvertently reach the cover. Chemicals should be added frequently at low levels instead of infrequently at high levels.
  
  
• CARE OF SEWING HOLES AND THREAD: The sewing holes and thread are the greatest potential weakness in a cover. Vinyls are soft leather-like materials which the thread can cut if the cover is roughly handled. This is especially true when the vinyl has been exposed to hot sun. The handles and tie-downs are double reinforced with thick rip-stop polyester webbing, however mistreatment by sudden jerking motions can damage them. Stretching or pulling one half against the other may rip the cover at the thread holes. To prevent damage, any handling of the cover should be done in a gentle manner. For this, we recommend the use of a Cover Lifter.
  
  
• FLOATING BLANKET: The use of a floating blanket is not a requirement for warranty performance. However, it can increase the life and efficiency of your cover. A floating blanket can also provide better overall system insulation value. At SPP we offer the "The Floating Blanket" Thermal Foam Cover.
  
  
• INSTALLATION OF FASTENERS: Position tie-down strap so it is fully extended, without stretching. Locate end of male fitting on strap and attach fastener over that location. This prevents wind from lifting the cover off the tub or spa.