Spa cover specifications
Vinyl
- Spa Hyde vinyl specifically formulated for spa cover manufacturing.
- Availability of 13 colors.
- UV stabilized for 1,500 hours on Weatherometer.
- 28 Oz. per linear yard.
- Backed with 100% polyester.
- Tested up to –10 degrees cold crack.
- Mildew and antimicrobial resistant.
- Fire retardant.
Solid Bottom Laminate (Underside)
- 8oz Single laminate with 100% polyester scrim.
- Chlorine and bromine resistant.
Additional Materials
- Zippers are #8 nylon with zinc coated slides to prevent corrosion.
- Covers are sewn with single strand coated and twisted 100% polyester thread.
- 5/32 Welt cord is sewn around top perimeter to enhance appearance and increase seam strength.
- 4 Secure key lock devices are sewn to straps to ensure safety and provide attachment of cover to spa cabinet.
Features
- Heat seals(2) are located at hinge area to prevent heat loss between halves of spa cover.
- All skirts are extended at hinge area to ensure complete coverage of acrylic and to aid in the prevention of heat loss.
- Specific stress areas of spa cover are reinforced with additional backing material.
- Handles and straps are lined with reinforcement material.
- Handle attachment assembly has 3 layers of reinforcement.
- Hinge is double layered and lined with reinforcement material at corners to prevent tearing.
- Interior bottom corners of cover at skirt extension are also reinforced for strength.
- All straps and handles are “X” stitched for superior strength.
- 4 - 2 Tapered spa covers have an “R” value of 19.7.
Insulation
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam manufactured with all virgin beads.
- EPS is tapered 4”-2” in 1.5 pound density (unless specified).
- EPS is heat shrunk in 2 mil plastic to prevent water absorption.
- EPS is reinforced with aluminum “C” channel imbedded in 4” end of foam to provide additional center strength.
Packaging
- All spa covers are labeled on each end of box listing model, color, and serial numbers (if needed).
- After inspection each cover is packaged in 175# test cardboard boxes.
- Shipping weight 65 LBS
- Shipping Dimensions 4" or 5" tapered covers: 48 x 95 x 10 or 48 x 85 x 10
- Shipping Dimensions 6" tapered covers: 48 x 95 x 12 or 48 x 85 x 12
All spa covers are UL classified as safety covers in accordance with ASTM F 1345-91 95SJ.