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- Page 1 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 MTX PULL-OUT BOAT SHADE Installation Instructions SURESHADE A Lippert Components Company...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a SureShade retractable shade for your boat. Invented by boaters for boaters, SureShade is the new standard for shade on boats. Our automated or manual retractable shade systems are featured on over 50 boat brands as factory or aftermarket installations.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Securing the Crossbars ......................... 23 Preloading the Canvas .......................... 24 Fine Tuning and Adjustments ......................287 Troubleshooting ............................ 309 Customer Support ..........................31 Warranty Information: ..........................31 Contact Information: ..........................31 MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... -
Page 4: Parts And Required Tools List
Part Quantity Shade specification sheet Mounting clamps Pre-assembled actuators Roller assembly w/ mounting hardware Outer crossbar w/ mounting hardware Mid crossbar w/mounting hardware Pre-rolled canvas (attached to roller assembly) MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... -
Page 5: Installation Timeframe
8 to 10 hours to complete an integrated installation. Take into account that installation time may vary due to the complexity and location of having to run the system wiring to the boat’s power source. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... - Page 6 Fish Tape (Used to route wires through inaccessible areas) Level Grease Pencil Wire Ties Hole Saws Dremel® with round sanding wheels and/or round grinding bit (If not available, a drill can be used) Ladder MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
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Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
• When extending/retracting shade, keep all hands, loose clothing, etc. away from moving actuators. • Your SureShade product has been designed and tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 50 mph, however it is recommended to retract the shade while underway. -
Page 8: Warnings, Cautions And Notes
CAUTION CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to product/equipment. NOTICE NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not hazard related. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... -
Page 9: Installation Of Mounting Clamps
Refer to the supplied Shade Specification sheet to determine your shades centerline width. Centerline width is determined by the centerline of the Port actuator tube to the centerline of the Starboard actuator tube MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... - Page 10 Figure 2a and 2b: Determine the Placement of the Mounting Clamps. CAUTION CAUTION Placement of mounting clamps must hold actuators parallel to each other to ensure proper functioning of shade system. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 11 Measure the distance from the Port to Starboard at the Forward and Aft sections to ensure marks are parallel. These measurements should be the shade centerline width provided on the Shade Specification Sheet. (See Figure 3) Figure 3: Verify Centerline Measurements MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 12 Spacing between fore and aft bottom clamps should be no less than 26 inches. 30 inches or more is preferred when applicable. NOTICE NOTICE Actuator can be placed in clamps to aid in aligning and spacing mounting clamps. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 13 (See Figure 5.) Figure 5. Mounting Clamp position c. With assistance, have each person place and hold an actuator onto the starboard and port mounting clamps. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 14 Ensure spacing and centerline is correct BEFORE drilling any holes in the boat’s top. e. When installing on a curvature, adjust the mounting clamps until the actuators line up with the centerline measurement. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 15 (Depicted by the green centerlines). (See Figure 7b.) Figure 7b: Surface Mount Curved MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 16 Mark the location of the mounting clamps using a grease pencil. g. Carefully remove actuator from mounting clamps. Ensure mounting clamps are in marked location and mark holes for drilling. (See Figure 8a and 8b.) MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 17 Re-measure and ensure placement of mounting clamps for both sides are clear of any obstructions and measurements are correct before drilling holes. h. Drill the 2 marked holes for each of the mounting clamps. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 18 Place actuators onto installed mounting clamps. b. Install top mounting clamps with included bolts. Ensure bolts are snug, do not over tighten. (See Figure 9.) Figure 9: Install Actuator and Top Mounting Clamps MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
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Page 19: Securing The Actuators
Once both actuators are aligned, snug the mounting clamp top brackets temporary until the crossbars are aligned with the locking pins engaged correctly as described in the next steps. Figure 10: Measure Space between Main Tube and Mounting Clamp MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... - Page 20 Repeat the process with the other side actuator. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 21 Repeat process for both mid crossbars. Once all crossbars (outer, outer mid and inner mid) are attached with locking pins engaging properly, tighten all hardware screws to the crossbars and the mounting clamps. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
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Page 22: Securing The Roller Assembly
(See Figure 11.) Step 3. Secure the roller in place using the provided ¼ - 20 x ¾ socket head cap screws. Figure 11: Measure Roller assembly MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... -
Page 23: Securing The Crossbars
Figure 12: Mid Crossbar Screw Location Attach the mid crossbar onto actuators mid crossbar tab and secure in place using two ¼ - 20 x ½ socket head cap screws. (See figure 13.) MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... -
Page 24: Preloading The Canvas
NOTICE https://www.sureshade.com/service-videos/ Go to to view a video on how to properly preload the canvas. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... - Page 25 Figure 16: Gripping the Canvas b. Grip and rotate the roller and canvas towards you. (See figure 17a. and 17b.) Figure 17a. : Tension Roller Toward Crossbars/Aft of Boat (Starboard View) MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 26 Figure 17b: Rotate Entire Canvas Toward Crossbars/Aft of Boat (Starboard View) Step 2. Holding the canvas firmly, pull the canvas to the aft crossbar. (See Figure Figure 18: Pull Canvas to Outer Crossbar MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
- Page 27 Step 3. Attach the zipper of the canvas to the crossbar and fully zip the canvas.(See Figure 19) Figure 19: Zip the Canvas to the Outer Crossbar MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
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Page 28: Fine Tuning And Adjustments
877-333-8323. Or visit www.sureshade.com/customer- resources/ for guidance on making this adjustment. NOTICE NOTICE Unnecessary wear caused by the billows tab rubbing against the canvas is not covered under warranty. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®... - Page 29 Measure the roller from the end of the main actuator tube to ensure placement is even on both sides. d. Tighten roller clamp bolts. MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
Step 2. Before extending shade for the first time. Tighten all bolts on the SureShade system. WARNING WARNING When operating shade, keep hands, loose clothing, clear of actuators when extending/retracting the shade. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective action Canvas is sagging when shade... -
Page 31: Customer Support
Warranty Information: SureShade warrants the shade framework (electric or manual shade) will be free from material defects and workmanship and will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any inoperable components that are reported within 3 years from the date of shade sale to original purchaser.
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