F.  Using an electric or cordless drill, drill your 3/16" holes.  Fasten the tiedown hooks with slotted hex head screws, as shown in Figure 17.  Pull the neoprene cord under the hook.  There should be firm tension on each cord.  You can get additional tension by re-knotting one end of the cord. See Figure 17. 
WARNING!!!

FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY RULES WHEN USING YOUR ELECTRIC DRILL NEAR WATER.

CAUTION!!

TAKE CARE NOT TO DRILL THROUGH THE OUTER WALL OF THE POOL

G.  Install the remaining tiedown hooks at each cord.
H.  Thread the 3/16" polypropylene line slowly through the grommets located between the rafters all around the pool.  Fit the 3/16" polypropylene line under each tiedown hook and then draw the line up tight.  You will need to go from grommet to grommet gently feeding the line through so as not to cause a rope burn or cut the grommet from friction.  See Figure 18.

WHEN YOU USE YOUR SUN DOME AND POOL:
  • Follow all normal pool safety measures.
  • Do not allow children in the pool without adult supervision.
  • Do not swim or stay in the pool alone.
  • If the air inside the dome becomes too hot and humid, open the dome's door and windows.  You can also release the tiedown line and neoprene cords and fold the cover up onto the rafters.  See Figure 19.
  • When opening the door and windows, roll them up neatly and snap the fasteners.
  • Be careful not to pull very hard on the door and window tabs, you might damage your dome.
  • Always use two hands when opening the door zippers.
  • Always open the door zipper all the way to the top.  Leaving the door zipper partially open while entering and leaving the pool is hazardous and could cause damage to your dome.
  • Never use the rafters to assist you in getting in and out of your pool.  Install a proper ladder.
  • Do not hang from or climb on the rafters or the vinyl dome.
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    TAKE CARE OF YOUR FABRICO SUN DOME

    1. Keep the Sun Dome door and windows closed when you are not using your pool.  You will cut down on your usage of chlorine consumption and pool maintenance and keep wind-carried algae out of the water.  Use your pool water test kit often and make sure your testing solutions are fresh each season.

    2. Care for the vinyl dome.

    -Vinyl will stretch in hot weather and shrink in cold weather.  Be sure the vinyl is properly tensioned when cool weather arrives.  You may need to loosen the neoprene cords, but be sure the tension is not too loose.

    -Periodically clean the vinyl outside with a vac pole and wall brush, using a mild detergent such as car wash soap.

    -Never use any type of alcohol or petroleum based solvent or bleach on your vinyl cover.  It will cause the vinyl to cloud.

    -Remove the vinyl cover when the swimming season is over and carefully store it for the winter. Be sure the vinyl is clean and dry before removing it from the frame.  Also, be sure the vinyl is clean and dry before folding the cover for storage, to prevent mold and mildew growth.

    -Removal of the vinyl cover should be in the opposite order of the installation.  To prevent possible damage to your pool in the winter, the rafter system should be taken down and stored for the winter also.

    Care for the rafter and brackets.  If rust develops on the rafter bracket, sand the rusted area lightly and tough up with an anti-rust paint.

    THE FABRICO SUN DOME IS NOT A WINTER COVER!  It extends your swimming season!  Fabrico Mfg. Corp. will not be responsible for failures or damage due to snow load.

    IF AT ANY TIME DURING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR SUN DOME AND FRAME YOU ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POOL DISTRIBUTOR OR YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE
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