E C L I P S E V 2 Eclipse cantilever umbrella Congratulations on purchasing your Eclipse cantilever umbrella. The Eclipse is manufactured using the best materials and fabrics, which are designed to give you many years of use and enjoyment.
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Care & cleaning of acrylic canvas fabric • Proper care and cleaning should be taken to ensure the life of outdoor fabrics. For regular care and maintenance, excessive dirt should be brushed from the fabric using a soft brush; the fabric should then be sprayed with water (i.e. garden hose) and air-dried. Periodically, the fabric should undergo a more thorough cleaning, again, brush fabric with a soft bristled brush, spray with water (not exceeding 100°F / 40°C), apply a gentle natural soap,(i.e.
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E C L I P S E V 2 Eclipse parts identification 24 Mast-wall pulley 23 Mast cap 13 Top hub pulley 22 Top braket 11 Top hub 10 Tube holder 9 Hub tube 27 Mast 26 Swivel 16 Large 8 3mm connection 3 Small strops...
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Eclipse parts identification Arms Small end fittings for canopy screw Small strops (knurl pin not included) Canopy buttons Struts Bottom hub Tube locator 3mm stainless-steel cable Hub tube 10 Tube holder 11 Top hub 13 Top hub pulley 14 Main arm 16 Large strop (aluminium) 17 Barrel bolts 18 Top stay...
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E C L I P S E V 2 To open the Eclipse umbrella Remove the strap from the canopy. Gently spread the canopy arms open (refer Figure A). Ensure the slider-car knob is loose and slider- car can move freely (refer Figure B). Insert the winder handle (30) into the hole on the side of the mast and rotate in a clockwise direction.
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To close the Eclipse umbrella Rotate the winder handle (30) in an anti- clockwise direction. The canopy will begin to collapse. Continue winding in an anti- clockwise direction until the canopy is mostly closed and the canopy arms are pointing almost vertically to the ground.
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E C L I P S E V 2 To rotate the Eclipse umbrella There are 16 rotational-locking holes in the spigot. These location holes are found at every 22.5 degree interval around the spigot plate. They are located where indicated on the top of the spigot base and are under the nylon indexing shield (34) which acts as a dust cover for the holes not in use.
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To use your (optional) stabiliser bars kit Your Eclipse cantilever umbrella can be fitted with an optional “stay kit” to assist its performance in a wider range of wind conditions. Note: The Eclipse umbrella does not need to be fitted with the stay kit for normal operation in calm to moderate wind conditions.
E C L I P S E V 2 Installation procedure Your Eclipse umbrella comes fully assembled in the box that it is delivered in. There are three different ways to install your Eclipse umbrella: 1 Installing on a timber deck using a base plate. 2 Installing on an existing concrete slab using a base plate.
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1. Installing on a timber deck using a base plate: To install your Eclipse umbrella onto a timber deck the following instructions should be followed. To install an Eclipse onto a timber deck you will need a base plate, deck bolts, a decent drill, timber (to make a reinforcing “nog”) and suitable fixings to secure the nog to the deck joists.
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E C L I P S E V 2 2. Installing on an existing concrete slab using a base plate: To install an Eclipse onto an existing concrete slab you will need a base plate, suitable concrete bolts, a drill with masonry drill bits, a socket set and a level. You will also need the concrete to be at least 100mm deep.
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3. Installing into the ground using an in-ground fitting: When installation is required in-ground (into soil or sand etc.), an in-ground fitting must be used. This is a Galvanised-steel fitting which must be concreted into position. (IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have Once you have decided on the location of the umbrella/in-ground fitting first read “correct alignment of installation fittings”...
E C L I P S E V 2 Warranty Thank you for your purchase from Instant Shade Umbrellas The Eclipse umbrella comes with the following warranties: • Three year warranty on the umbrella frame for residential and commercial use. •...
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CANVAS Warranty Conditions 1. The canvas warranty is a Limited Manufacturers Warranty, which is passed on by Instant Shade Umbrellas. 2. The canvas warranty covers the canopy canvas only. It specifically excludes items such as thread, zips, velcro, webbing and binding used in canopy fabrication. The warranty for these items is one (1) year. 3.
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