HIDE KIT - INSTALLATION GUIDE

Thank you for choosing a quality HIDE product.

Below is some important information regarding installation best practices. There is also a link to a 5-minute video, stepping through the installation of a HIDE Skimmer Cover, and replacing an old round plastic lid with a new HIDE flush cover. I think you will find this video very helpful.

Covered below:

• What's in the kit
• Installing the Edge Protector
• Assembling the Inlay Cover
• Video link
• Download these instructions link

Three helpful tips:

Please read the following

1. It is important to exercise caution and prevent any acid or chemical wash solutions from coming into contact with the Stainless Steel HIDE product.
2. Always use an expansion gap filler around the Edge Protector (as per instructions) to allow for expansion.
3. Clean your stainless steel product with fresh, soapy water and remove any foreign matter to prevent staining.
4. Your HIDE Skimmer Lid may need to be earthed. Please always consult your licensed electrician. (Only the outer Edge Protector needs to be Earthed).

The new standard in poolside finishes

HIDE products are designed for durability and safety. However, there are a few important points to remember when:
• having a HIDE product installed; and
• using and maintaining a HIDE product

This document explains the best practice to:
• ensure safe HIDE use practises
• ensure correct care and maintenance of your product

Please read this document with the HIDE warranty below, and bookmark this page for future reference. Remember - misuse, unsafe practices, or incorrect procedures may void the HIDE warranty.

If you have any queries, all our contact details are below under the Contact details tab.

Beware of Acid and chemical wash.

Pool owners may look at professional acid washing if their pool suffers from algae buildup and water discolouration. Similarly, homeowners may clean their outdoor pavers or tiles with a chemical wash. If embarking on either option, please be aware that the Stainless Steel HIDE components must not come into contact with any acid or chemical washing solutions.

Chemical contact with most pool and paving cleaning solutions will rapidly affect the surface finish of the stainless steel HIDE components. The resulting rust will damage the lid inlay and potentially the structural integrity of the HIDE lid itself. Alternatives are available in the form of “Green Acid Replacement.”

General care.

It’s a good idea to regularly open your HIDE product and check for and remove any leaf litter or debris which may have gathered inside the HIDE Edge Protector.  If not removed, the debris may cause the HIDE lid to become loose or to sit unevenly.

Check regularly to ensure the HIDE product is fitting well and is sitting evenly in its recessed area.

Remove any 'tea staining'.

Occasionally you might notice some cosmetic discolouration on the stainless steel components of the HIDE product, often known as “tea-staining”. Although HIDE lids are made of 316L marine grade stainless steel, within water environments, it’s normal for visible surface rusting to occur. The issue, if treated whenever noticed, will not affect the structural performance of the HIDE product.

Typically the tea staining will form on the underside of the HIDE lid, where residues and salt deposits gather. To clean, all you need is a stainless steel scourer, soapy water and a little elbow grease. Just be sure to use the scourer parallel to the grain direction of the HIDE lid. Rinse thoroughly when done.

Please be aware that if the surface staining is allowed to build up over time, possible rust bleeding may leach onto the HIDE lid inlay or surrounding paving.  This is not a fault of the lid and is completely avoidable with occasional cleaning.  If allowed to occur over a prolonged period, the leaching may not be able to be removed.

Please note that rain washing is not sufficient in most applications.

Insert the key.

Insert the Safety Key and turn it to 90° so it locks onto the back of the lid. Pull the key upwards to lift the lid edge to a 90° position.

Remove the lid with your hands.

Remove the lid with your hands, not the key.
Remove keys and store them away from children.

1. The Warranty:

• Applies only if the product/s purchased was newly manufactured on the date of purchase.
• Commences from the date of purchase as listed on the Customer/Representatives’ invoice; please keep the original purchase invoice and this Warranty document for future service requests;
• Applies to products, which include QUAD and HIDE branded Inlay Lids, Edge Protectors and Safety Keys for a period of ten years following correct and proper installation by a licensed and appropriate contractor;
• Applies only to items purchased from authorised Skimmer Lids Pty Ltd Representative;
• Applies only to the original purchaser and cannot be transferred;
• Is void when the products are not used in conjunction with the instructions and guidelines provided by Skimmer Lids on its websites, skimmerlids.com.au and skimmercovers.com, and initially supplied with these products (Home Owners Manual and Contractor Installation Instructions).
• Does not cover labour costs associated with the removal, repair or return shipping of a defective product or the installation of a replacement product.
• Does not cover injury to persons, damage to property, loss of income, profit or business or any other indirect loss arising from or caused in any way by a defective product.

2. Product Identification:

• Skimmer Lids reserves the right to reject claims for any services or work where the Customer requesting such work or services from Skimmer Lids and/or its Representatives cannot produce for verification the proof of purchase as per the original purchase invoice.

3. Customer Responsibility:

When installing the product:

• Ensure a professional, suitably experienced licensed contractor (e.g. licensed tiler) is engaged to install the new product.
• Ensure that on the date of installation, a copy of the applicable installation instructions is readily available for the approved contractor. The products are packaged with Contractor Installation Instructions, and they can be accessed on websites skimmerlids.com.au or skimmercovers.com - navigate to the Installation page.

When using the product:

• Read the Home Owners Manual first, as supplied with these products. Use the product only according to the Manual. 
• Regularly care and maintain the product according to the Home Owners Manual and the guidelines listed on the websites skimmerlids.com.au or skimmercovers.com
• If a Home Owners Manual is not available with your product or is misplaced, a copy should be downloaded from the websites skimmerlids.com.au or skimmercovers.com and kept in secure storage.

Ensure you practice safe use at all times. The Warranty will be void, and Skimmer Lids Pty Ltd will not be liable for any costs or damages:

• If the product is removed manually.
• If the product is operated by a child or children. The product is designed for adult operation only.
• If the Safety Key is not kept out of reach from children at all times, stored in a secure, childproof place and returned to safe storage after use. 
• If the Safety Key is used to carry/transport the product.
• If the Safety Key is left in the key-way. The key is not specified or designed to remain in the lid.
• If a device other than the Safety Key is used to operate the lid.

4. What is covered by this Warranty:

• The product is covered for faulty workmanship on components or faulty materials that have failed under normal use, which are contained within the product.
• Skimmer Lids and/or its Representatives will decide if there are any defects in the material and/or workmanship.
• This Warranty is only applicable for repairs/replacement on declared equipment.

5. What is not covered by this Warranty (excluded):

• Any damage or failure:

i. Due to the product being inadequately or incorrectly serviced or maintained as described in the Home Owners Manual and on websites skimmerlids.com.au and skimmercovers.com;

ii. Resulting from environmental conditions including and not limited to dirt, dust, vermin, insects, rust, corrosion, and salt build-up on any part of the product;

iii. Resulting from excessive use of “fair wear and tear”;

iv. Resulting from poor or incorrect installation, including and not limited to positioning and connection to a peripheral device such as plumbing and drainage or incompatibility of connected equipment;

v. Resulting from installation by an unlicensed, unqualified or unsuitable person;

vi. Where Skimmer Lids reasonably considers that there has been excessive or abnormal use of the product;

vii. If a product is removed manually;

viii. If a product has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by a non-authorized person/contractor, or where the product is altered or modified in any way unless the modification has been approved in writing by Skimmer Lids Pty Ltd;

ix. Caused by power surges or spikes, including and not limited to mains power or to other unspecified sources, incorrect power current, voltage fluctuation, amperage fluctuation, rust or corrosion;

x. If the Safety Key is used to carry or transport the lid;

xi. If a device other than the Safety Key is used to access the products;

xii. (Accidental or other) that is cosmetic, meaning damage that does not impact the operation and functioning of the product, such as without limitation to rust, “tea-staining”, oxidisation, change in colour, texture or finish, wear and tear, gradual deterioration;

xiii. Resulting from use outside of the operation or storage parameters or environment detailed in the Home Owner’s Manual and on websites skimmerlids.com.au and skimmercovers.com; 

xiv. Caused by contamination with hazardous substances or radiation, which includes acid and/or chemical washing solutions used for the cleaning of the pool and outdoor areas;

xv. Of unknown cause caused by any other event, willful act, default or omission outside Skimmer Lids’ control.

8. Making a Warranty claim:

To make a claim:

• Contact Skimmer Lids by telephone +61 7 3807 2551, admin@skimmerlids.com.au   or
• Visit your retailer (place of purchase) and lodge the claim personally with retail staff; or
• Contact your installation contractor (if purchased through them) and lodge the claim personally; or
• Visit Skimmer Lids and lodge the claim personally with our staff.

When lodging a claim, please provide a full description of the product, the reason for the claim and proof of original purchase.

You will need to present your receipt as proof of purchase in order to make a claim under the Warranty. You can do this by:

• Emailing a copy of the receipt to (admin@skimmerlids.com.au); or
• Including a copy of the receipt with the product if it is delivered to Skimmer Lids for repair; or
• Providing a copy to Skimmer Lids staff if you return the product personally.

Once you have lodged a claim, we will ask you to return the product. To return the product:

• Return to your retailer (place of purchase); or
• Return to your installation contractor (if purchased through them); or
• Arrange for the product to be delivered to Skimmer Lids (at your own expense); or
• Request that Skimmer Lids arrange to collect the product from you (This applies only if the product is covered under the Warranty. Skimmer Lids will bear this cost); or
• Return the product personally to Skimmer Lids.

We will then assess the claim and notify you whether it is covered under the Warranty. The decision whether to repair or replace a product is at our sole discretion unless there is a “major failure” as defined in Consumer Laws.

If the claim is approved, we will deliver the repaired or replaced product back to you at our own cost. You will need to provide us with your contact details so we can return the product to you.

If the claim is rejected and we determine the product is not covered under the Warranty, we will deliver the product back to you at your expense. If your claim is not covered, Skimmer Lids will offer to repair the product at your expense.