Extrusions

Pits & Lid Systems

Fabric Details

	Welded and stiched hemming (Exclusive) All Aquamatic safety covers are manufactured with welded and stitched hemmings. The hemming is initially lock-stitched and then welded to the fabric material for extra security. A unique method is used to prevent any of the stitching from being present on the underside of the material thus prevent any excess wear and tear. Along with the slider mechanism, the hemming plays a pivotal role in the running and security of a safety cover system.
	Cover Treatment (Exclusive) ‘Cover treatment’ is applied to the underside of the fabric material to reduce ‘deck drag’. Deck drag is the result of water or condensation collecting on the underside of the cover material, preventing free movement over hard surface areas such as paving or smooth coping stones when the cover is in operation. Cover treatment is a result of many years experimentation with various types of mesh treatments. Aquamatic have their mesh formulated especially for their own cover system. Cover treatment can also be applied for free form shaped pools, rectangle pools with step units either on the end or the side of the pool! Cover treatment in some instances, can replace the need for installing an air system that is used on a free form shaped pools i.e large paved deck areas. Note- using a cover treatment method may cause excessive wear on Sliders and End Stop Guides and in some cases yearly replacements are required. These parts are relatively low cost and can be changed easily by the dealer.
	Rain Water Removal System (Exclusive) Every outdoor AQM cover has a built-in rain water screen mesh. Having this facility removes the necessity for the use of a cover pump every time it rains! However, if there is an excessive amount of water on the cover, a cover pump is supplied to enable this water to be removed. Throughout the winter period, we advise that a cover pump is used continuously to prevent water build up when the pool is generally not in use.
Aquamatic A.S.T.M Certification The material used substantially exceeds the ASTM (USA Safety Requirement) standards set forth for safety covers of the type manufactured and distributed by this company. The ASTM F-346-91 requirements are as follows:The cover and fabric installed on the swimming pool filled to its normal water level shall be capable of supporting weight of 485 lbs. This total weight shall be composed of one 210lb, one 225lb and one 50lb weight, each distributed over a one square foot area and all three contained within a three foot radius. The test weights shall be placed at the centre of the cover system (or at least 4ft, but not exceeding 6ft) from the edge of the swimming pool. The above test shall not cause damage to allow any of the test objects or the persons to pass through the cover.The Aquamatic Cover Systems have, in fact, been independently tested by two testing agencies including Underwriters Laboratories to exceed the above listed standard.

Extrusions

	TOP TRACK With its smooth contour and elegant lines the Top Track offers you the facility of a cover system on any shape pool. Top Track is placed on the surface of the surrounding deck area, adjacent to the pool, or preferably, on the pool coping edge stones. The smooth contour design alleviates tripping and toe stubbing hazards!
	FLUSH TRACK Flush Track can also be installed on new, existing or shaped pools. This track extrusion is designed to be installed flush with either the paving surround or coping edge stones.
	CONCRETE INWALL TRACK Concrete Inwall Tracking is ideal for indoor and outdoor pool installations. The receptor is installed at the time of the pool construction on top of the pool wall. Copings or tiles are placed directly on top of the track receptor.
	RETRO CONCRETE INWALL TRACK Ideal for existing pool construction. Prevents the need for reducing the lower bond wall.
	LINER INWALL TRACK Pioneered by Aquamatic, the Liner Inwall Track is ideal for indoor and outdoor pool installations. The tracking is installed at the time of the pool construction on top of the pool wall/panel. The track also incorporates a liner lock extrusion.
	BOND WALL LINER TRIM End Wall Capping makes a perfect facia plate for covering the top of the dividing wall that separates the pit housing construction. Used in conjunction with Liner Inwall Tracking (see above) it also incorporates a liner lock extrusion.
	STONE LID ADAPTOR FOR INWALL TRACK Stone Lid Adaptor Extrusion is designed for an Aquamatic installation where a 2”/50mm stone pit housing lid is required. All pit housing lids have a maximum lid depth of 20mm.The Stone Lid Adaptor Extrusion increases the height tolerance above the Inwall Track Receptor to enable a lid depth of up to 2”/50mm
	PIT TRIM Installed on the front edge of the pit construction to enable the cover to run smoothly when entering pit housing.
	CONCRETE BOND WALL TRIM Installed on the front and rear edge of the lower bond wall (pit housing dividing wall). The bond wall trim has been designed to receive mosaic tiles so as to create a rounded contour which enable the fabric material to enter pit the housing smoothly and drag free.

Pits and Lid Systems

	Fibreglass Pit Housing 'Fibreglass Pit Housings' are available for your pool installer to use instead of building a concrete block pit housing. G.R.P housings are ideal for installation on existing pools especially where pool plumbing lines have been installed near the surface. There is no cost saving using this method, but G.R.P pits are easier to clean, offer a better a better appearance and can be used to speed up installation time!
	Hanger Bracket Hanger Bracket for GRP Pits are also availible.
	Duel Hanger Bracket Lid Support System (Exclusive) A ‘dual hanger bracket’ is used to ensure extra stability and support throughout the lid system. An additional ’hanger bracket’ is placed approximately every 2ft/600mm on the rear of the concrete block pit housing. Using this unique fixing method enables the installer to guarantee lid stability and height adjustment.
	A 'dual hanger bracket' is used to ensure extra stability and support throughout the lid system. An additional 'hanger bracket' is placed approximately every 2ft/600mm on the rear of the concrete block pit housing.
	20 & 50mm Tiled, Coping or Paved Lids 20 & 50mm Tiled, Coping or Paved Lids are available to enable you to use the surrounding deck materials e.g. paving or coping stones. To achieve a 50mm lid depth (inwall track systems only) an ‘adaptor extrusion’ is required (see page 4 for details). Custom made lids also available.
	Track Level Lid
	Self Fill Lid
	Polymer Lids Polymer Lids are available in six different colours; Charcoal grey, Battleship grey, Terracotta, Brown, Buff and Off white. Polymer lids are manufactured from 100% virgin, high impact, Polystyrene Resin. There is no maintenance required with this lid system.
	Synthetic wood Has the look of real wood with the benefits of a man made material, 100% recyclable, UV Stabilised will not fade for 10+ years, non slip, unaffected by pool chemicals, maintenance free, will not rot, no treatments necessary and it will not warp or split.

Electrical Components

To ensure that all safety covers comply with the latest electrical regulations, Paramount supply as standard for outdoor applications, the following electrical components:-
	1 X THERMAL OVERLOAD 6-10 AMP 1 X RESIDUAL CONTACT BREAKER 10MA (RCB) 1 X MINI CONTACT BREAKER 3 AMP (MCB) 1 X MAINS SWITCH 1 X SURFACE SOCKET 1 X PLUG 1 X FROST STAT 1 X 642 ENCLOSURE 1 X 442 ENCLOSURE 1 X STRIP CONNECTOR 1 X 8 MODULE ENCLOSURE 1 X EARTH/NEUTRAL BLOCK & SCREWS 1 X INSTRUCTION SHEET

Coping Stones

Almost every outdoor swimming pool that is built in this country has either 9” or 12” white coping stones. Again, exclusively designed for Aquamatic, Groove Coping Stones replace the ordinary coping that are normally supplied with a pool kit. Groove Coping has a pre-formed gully built into the front edge of the coping that receives the flush track. Instead of having to place the track behind the coping, the track is now installed at the front edge of the coping. The main benefit of using the Groove Coping system, is that 95% of the cover material is in contact with the water. Having more of the fabric material in contact with the water will result in less friction which means less wear & tear and quicker opening and closing times. The other benefits to consider are:- 1. There is no extra work for the pool installer to do, as he would have to lay coping stones anyway! 2. There is no requirement to purchase extra Trackstones! Groove Coping is a stock item and white in colour. Coping can also be colour matched to your paving colours. *Surcharge applicable to custom made colours, allow 3 weeks for manufacture. If you are considering replacing your existing coping for new Groove Copings please bear in mind, most conventional coping are 2.5” thick at the front edge and taper down to 1.5” at the back edge. Groove Coping maintain the same depth (2”) throughout the stone therefore, the new Groove Coping may be 0.5” higher than your existing paving levels (consult your pool dealer for advice, as a tile adhesive may be used to help reduce coping height).
	Groove Coping Stones
	Bench Stones
	Flush track receptor Exclusively designed for Aquamatic, our Flush Track Receptor is for installation on new or existing pools. They enable the pool builder to install a pre-fabricated receptor that has been designed to receive our Flush Tracking. Installing the receptor ensures that correct alignment and exact fit is achieved.

Dual Hydraulic Motors

	Travel Limit System (exclusive) Standard equipment on the Aquamatic Cover is the ‘Travel Limit System’ that incorporates pressure relief valves that will stop the cover when it meets an obstruction or comes to the end of its travel. When the cover touches the end of the pool it must stop. This creates fluid over-pressure causing the fluid to bypass back to a built-in reservoir which in time ceases to drive the hydraulic motors. This hydraulic system is unique to Aquamatic.
	Dual Hydraulic Motors (exclusive) The fundamental difference between Aquamatic and other safety cover systems available on the market today is the drive system. Aquamatic incorporate a ‘dual hydraulic drive system’ consisting of two independent hydraulic motors, one to close the cover and another to open the cover. Having two independent motors is substantially more powerful therefore able to cope with the ‘drag factor’ that is often associated with pools built in the UK. The hydraulic drive system has a 20 year pro-rata warranty. Beware of other cover systems claiming to be have a hydraulic system, many of them use only one motor incorporating a clutch/gear system that is prone to maintenance problems and lower torque performance.
	Heavyy Duty Hydraulic Hoses All hydraulic runs over 100ft are automatically converted to heavy duty hoses to prevent hydraulic back pressure ensuring a smooth and trouble free operation.