Merlin Industries 5m-m-bu Mesh Safety Pool Cover 18x36

Product Description

The MERLIN INDUSTRIES 5m-m-bu is a rectangular mesh safety cover designed for in-ground swimming pools measuring 18 feet by 36 feet. Built under the Dura-Mesh II product line, this cover is constructed from a specially formulated polypropylene mesh sheet supported by a nylon-polypropylene strap system. It provides 95% sunlight shading while remaining lightweight for easier handling during installation and removal. The cover carries a 15-year limited warranty and is manufactured using U.S.A.-made materials and components. Pool service professionals and licensed contractors install this cover as a seasonal safety barrier for residential in-ground pools.

This cover is suited for rectangular in-ground pools measuring 18 feet by 36 feet with no step cutout. It is intended for residential applications where a seasonal mesh safety cover is required. The strap-and-anchor system uses stainless steel tension springs secured to machined brass deck anchors, allowing for straightforward seasonal installation and removal with the appropriate installation tool. The no-step configuration means it is appropriate for pools without entry steps or benches requiring a step-riser kit modification.

Key Features

• Dura-Mesh II polypropylene mesh provides 95% sunlight shading to limit algae growth under the cover
• Heavy-duty triple-stitched straps crisscross the pool surface with break-strength exceeding three times the applicable government standard
• Stainless steel tension springs and machined brass deck anchors form the perimeter anchor system
• X-Tack perimeter cross-strap reinforcement uses an X-pattern stitch to lock strap intersections against shifting
• Lightweight mesh construction simplifies seasonal installation, removal, and off-season storage
• 15-year limited warranty backed by the manufacturer

Compatibility

Designed as a direct-fit safety cover for rectangular in-ground swimming pools measuring 18 feet by 36 feet with no step cutout. This cover is not configured for pools with entry steps or benches; a step-riser kit would be required for those applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by pool service professionals or qualified contractors using the manufacturer-supplied or separately sourced installation tool to seat and tension the stainless steel springs over the brass deck anchors. Deck anchors must be set flush with the surrounding deck surface prior to cover installation. The pool should be properly winterized and water levels adjusted to the appropriate off-season level before the cover is deployed. Follow all applicable local codes and the manufacturer installation instructions regarding anchor spacing and strap tension.

Technical Specifications

• Cover Shape: Rectangle
• Cover Dimensions: 18 x 36 feet
• Step Configuration: No Step
• Color: Blue
• Mesh Material: Polypropylene
• Strap Material: Nylon-Polypropylene
• Spring Material: Stainless Steel
• Anchor Hardware: Machined Brass
• Shading: 95%
• Stitching: Triple-stitched heavy-duty straps
• Warranty: 15-Year Limited
• Country of Origin: USA (materials and components)

Standard Information

• Brand: MERLIN INDUSTRIES
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5m-m-bu