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SureShade RTX Installation Instructions Manual

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S U R E S H A D E T E C H N I C A L D O C U M E N T A T I O N
RTX Pull-Out Shade
Hardtop Installation Instructions
The following instructions detail how to properly install
SureShade RTX on a hardtop for DIY or aftermarket
installations.
SureShade RTX Pull-Out Shade can also be installed
aftermarket on a hardtop, arch, tower or T-Top.
Installation instructions will vary per application.
Illustrations provided
by Tim Barker - Boating Magazine
Page 1 of 6
TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
SureShade RTX
•
Tape measure
•
Drill motor and 3/8-inch bit
•
Adjustable wrench
•
Allen wrenches (1/8 and
•
3/16 inches)
Phillips screwdriver
•
Marine sealant
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Approximate Time: 3 hours
SURESHADE
PO Box 51294
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Tel: 1-877-333-8323
International: 215-673-2307
www.sureshade.com
RTXINSTALL-HARDTOP-0518

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Summary of Contents for SureShade RTX

  • Page 1 Marine sealant • Approximate Time: 3 hours The following instructions detail how to properly install SureShade RTX on a hardtop for DIY or aftermarket installations. SureShade RTX Pull-Out Shade can also be installed aftermarket on a hardtop, arch, tower or T-Top.
  • Page 2 1. Measure Width Each RTX is custom-built to match the width and curvature (if any) of your top. Be aware that the outside width includes two stationary actuators with a pair of mounting clamps. These actuators require an area 4 inches wide by 18 inches long to mount properly on each side under the top.
  • Page 3 2. Determine Camber The RTX’s cross members, including the canvas roller, can be cambered to match the curvature of the top. Determine the camber height by placing a straightedge on the underside of the top and measuring the distance to the top from the center point.
  • Page 4 3. Mount the Actuators Position the actuators and mounting brackets on the underside of the hardtop, making sure these cylinders are parallel. Keeping the roller and crossbars attached at this point helps to ensure the mounting width ends up correct. Ask a friend to hold one side while you hold the other.
  • Page 5 4. Attach Roller and Crossbars With the actuators installed, you can reattach the roller and crossbars. Loosen and rotate the roller clamp on the actuator to line up with the roller mounting screws at each end of the roller. You might need to loosen the mounting clamps for the actuators to rotate each actuator to get the midcrossbar and pull-bar connecting screws to line up properly.
  • Page 6 5. Tension the Roller To enable the SureShade to retract properly and remain taut when deployed, the canvas roller is spring-loaded. You might need to add tension or “preload” the roller to make sure that the SureShade assembly operates correctly. To do this, unzip the canvas from the outer bar and rotate both the roller and canvas several revolutions as needed toward the crossbars, then re-zip the canvas to the outer bar.

  • Page 7: Test Operation

    Test Operation To test the RTX extension, center yourself in the middle of the push/pull bar for even leverage. Lift the framework up and aft to reduce friction for easier movement and extend until all locking pins are engaged. To retract, lift the framework up and out one side at a time to release the locking pins on each side.

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