How To Manually Open Your Safety Pool Cover
Updated: Apr 10
Should you need to manually open your pool cover there a steps you can take to open the cover. In the unlikely event of a loss of power you need to have access to the opposite motor end portion of your vault, there's an adapter that will fit a 3/4" or some mechanisms may require a 1/2"ratchet, unfortunately not all mechanism have this adapter. The photos below will show you what to look for.
If your mechanism does not have this adapter there are two different tools shown that can also help you manually open the cover. Using the ratchet is the easier tool to use. (pictured below)
If you are not able to get the cover open or have any questions please call the front office for service, we can be reach toll free at 1-877-473-2943. CoverPro has you covered
Recommended Tools 3/4" or 1/2" socket wrench Adapter for socket wrench either 3/4" or 1/2" Connecting socket wrench to adapter Alternative wrench to manually open the pool cover, there is no adapter for this wrench
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