Shademaker polaris Series Owner's Manual page 5

I N S T A L L A T I O N O P T I O N S A N D G U I D E L I N E S
To ensure longevity, correct installation is essential. There are three standard installation
options which provide the best stability for the Polaris. Depending on your situation, you will
have requested one or more of the Polaris Mounting Kits at the time of your order. Either the
Concrete Mount Kit, the In-Ground Fitting Mount Kit, or the Wooden Deck Mount Kit.
1. CONCRETE MOUNT KIT - This kit includes a base plate, four (4) stem bolts, and
one (1) allen wrench.
2. WOODEN DECK MOUNT KIT - This kit includes two (2) base plates, four (4) stem
bolts, and one (1) allen wrench.
NOTE: Not recommended unless attached to an in-ground fitting below deck
because it is very heavy. (See above)
3. IN-GROUND MOUNT KIT - This kit includes in-ground fitting.
4. FREE STANDING BASE - You may opt to use a free standing base for your
Polaris umbrella. We recommend a minimum of a 450-750lbs. base weight for this
umbrella (depending on the size of your umbrella). NOTE: If using a free-standing
base, wind guidelines change from light to moderate winds to light winds only.
A S S E M B L Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
Two-person team is recommended for assembly.
By now, you have installed your base plate(s), adapter plate (if using a mount kit or steel
base plate), or have set up your base.
Lift complete umbrella and install onto adapter plate. Bolt umbrella to adapter plate to
secure umbrella in place. NOTE: If not able to have 2 person assembly, remove stem
from mast using hexagon wrench. Remove 3 small screws and pull stem from mast.
Bolt stem to base plate/base, slide mast over and replace screws.
NOTE: Free standing BC05x steel base frames do not need adapter plate slots to
square up with umbrella.
If the is not properly seated and bolted to internal stem, the Polaris will not lift. You are
now ready to operate your Polaris.
Use 4mm hexagon
wrench to
remove/tighten
(3) screws to frame
and internal stem
Turning Handle
Wrench
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