Method for manipulation with a thermo-insulating spa or swim spa cover and a device for performing the method

A system for automatic manipulation of a cover of a spa or swim spa between a closed position, an open position, and a parking position, the system comprising:

• a cover having a first carrier segment and a second carried segment rotatably connected to the first carrier segment;
• a rotational device fixedly attached to the first carrier segment to rotate the first carrier segment between a closed position and an open position wherein the first carrier segment and the second carried segment are in a vertical position;
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• a device for vertical manipulation of the first carrier segment and the second carried segment between the open position and the parking position connected to the first carrier segment;
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• the rotational device connected to the device for vertical manipulation in manner such that, for manipulation of the cover from the closed position to the open position, the first carrier segment and the rotational device are first raised such that an axis of rotation of the rotational device is raised from a resting position relative to a spa vessel to an upper position above a level of the resting position, thereby raising a rear portion of the first carrier segment and creating a gap between a lower bearing surface of the rear portion of the first carrier segment and an edge of the spa vessel while maintaining the lower bearing surface of a front portion of the first carrier segment and a lower bearing surface of the second carried segment in contact with the edge of the spa vessel.