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Rectangular Pools
Beginning with the center straps of the length and width, mark where holes are to be drilled, approximately 20" from the pool cover edge. Once the anchor distance is confirmed snap a chalk line along the width and length of the deck to install anchors evenly and straight. (See Diag.1.) (Approximately 32"-33" from the water's edge)
Grecian Pools
For Grecian and radius corner pool covers that have angled corners Merlin suggests the following:
Mark the center and side anchors the same way that you would on a rectangular cover. Mark the holes for anchoring the straps that come off the angled corners, offset the holes slightly in towards the middle of the side of the cover. This will put the cover taut on the corner cuts, preventing wrinkles. CAUTION: take care not to offset the anchors too much, as this may cause wrinkles as well. (See Diag. 2)
Custom Pools
Beginning with the center straps on both ends of the pool, mark where holes are to be drilled. (Approximately 20" from the pool cover edge or providing the buckle to spring ratio looks uniform.) Pull the cover back away from the pool as evenly as possible and add about 3" back from the spring to mark the anchor point. This will then give you a 50% to 75% collapsed spring once the entire cover is installed. For Solid Covers, it's good to have a 65% to 80% collapsed spring. (See Diag.3.)
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