Help: Problems with Cover Saver

[bulmer4nc]

So...  We've had our new Optima for about a week and I installed the cover saver just after the hot tub was installed.  

(I was having some problems getting the pics posted so if you can's see them you can go to this page...  http://community.webshots.com/album/177664841qRxkis)

I've got 2 problems:

1.  The cover saver seems to be causing wear on the edge of the cover in the spot that comes down onto the 'T' when you open the cover.  See the pics below.  Any idea how to avoid this?  I would think that this would cause some serious damage to the cover if it is left on for a long period of time.  This has only been 1 week.






Problem 2:

The cover saver doesn't seem to do what it's supposed to.  When the cover is in it's open position it doesn't rest on the 'T's properly and it appears that all the weight of the cover is still on the bar.  I've tightened the straps as tight as I can get them but no luck.  I also can't move the bar closer to the side so that it's not right in the center of the cover as there's a part of the lifter that actually slides into the cover so that it's centered properly.  See the pics below.







Any ideas on how to solve these 2 issues?  Or is this product designed for covers that have either had their seam stretched and are already saturated with water and weigh enough to rest on the 'T'?  Even if that's the case how do you avoide the wear on the spot where the cover comes down on the 'T'?  

Thanks,

Ken

[Steve]

Hi Ken,
The Cover Saver moves with the cover itself so if it's installed properly, there's no possibility of wear at all. Your pictures didn't work but if you want to send me an e-mail with them, please do.

If your cover is still resting on the bar, this tells me it isn't installed correctly.

I'll wait to hear from you.

Steve

[bulmer4nc]

Steve,

You can get to the pictures here:

http://community.webshots.com/album/177664841qRxkis

Thanks,

Ken

[windsurfdog]

bulmer,
It appears that the crossbar needs to be adjusted away from the hinge about an inch or so.  This will allow the Saver to hold the entire weight of the cover.  Once properly adjusted, you should be able to look "inside" of the hinge when the cover is open and clearly see space between the hinge and the crossbar.  As soon as I can run the kids out of the tub, I'll inspect my cover at the places you show wear and report back to you.

[Chas]

This is not my area of expertise -
but that's never stopped me before....  

It looks like having the T Saddle ride at the same place as the web strap is asking for trouble. Can you simply slide the strap and saddle away from those web straps?


I can't see any way to take up more slack to get more weight on the saddles. You're right: with the design your lift has you can't very well set the straps any tighter, nor can you move the bar.

[windsurfdog]

bulmer,
I looked at my cover and found no signs of wear as you have.  My saver has been installed for 2 weeks.  Let me know if I can help more.....

[ZzTop]

This product is working well for me with the particular Cover Bar design I have.  My Cover hinge is now well above the cover lifter bar, so there is no stress on the hinge or stitching and no signs of any wear.

You may require some adjustment.  






Regards Zz