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Summary of Contents for ShadeFX Freestanding Canopy
- Page 1 Freestanding Canopy Assembly Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Track and Canopy Assemblies Recommended Tools Hardware Assembly Step 1: Locating, Securing, and Leveling the Base Step 2: Assembling the Structure Step 3: Attaching the Canopy Post-installation Rotating the Canopy Winter Storage Wind Improper Uses of the Product Lubricants ShadeFX Installation Guide... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction How it Works All ShadeFX systems utilize the patented single-track drive system. Fabric panels of the canopy assembly are extended or retracted as the lead carrier and wing travel along the drive beam. The Importance of Proper Assembly Proper assembly will preserve the life of your ShadeFX Retractable Freestanding Canopy. Inadequate assembly may result in avoidable and expedited wear on the system’s components. -
Page 4: System Components
System Components Each ShadeFX Freestanding Canopy will include a base assembly, structure assembly, track assembly and a canopy assembly. The final product will resemble the following image. Base Assemblies Concrete Base Wood Base ShadeFX Installation Guide... -
Page 5: Structure Assembly
Structure Assembly Track and Canopy Assemblies ShadeFX Installation Guide... -
Page 6: Recommended Tools
7/32” Socket Head Bit or Allen Key • Rubber Mallet • Chalk or string line • If Wood Base Option: Drill and #2 Robertson (Square) drive • If Concrete Base Option: Concrete drill, 9/16” socket drive, and 5/16” concrete drill bit ShadeFX Installation Guide... -
Page 7: Hardware
Base assembly hardware is dependent on the type of base selected and number of canopies purchased. Quantities listed below are on a per post basis. Concrete Base Hardware Item Quantity Per Canopy Drawing 3/8” x 5” LDT Screw Anchor 3/8”x16 x 1” Flat Socket Cap Screw ShadeFX Installation Guide... - Page 8 3/8”x16 x 1” Flat Socket Cap Screw Structure Assembly Hardware Structure assembly hardware quantity is dependent on the number of canopies purchased. Quantities listed below are on a per post basis. Item Quantity Per Post Drawing 3/8” Washer 3/8”-16 Hex Nut ShadeFX Installation Guide...
- Page 9 Track assembly hardware quantity is dependent on the number of units purchased. Quantities listed below are on a per canopy basis. Item Quantity Per Canopy Drawing Rotation Plate 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Flat Socket Cap Screw 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” Hex Bolt 3/8”-16 Hex Nut 3/8” Washer ShadeFX Installation Guide...
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Page 10: Assembly
Concrete and wood bases follow the same set of steps. If wood base is selected, the deck must be reinforced at base locations to ensure all screws are engaged in structural wood. Contact ShadeFX if deck reinforcement recommendations are needed. - Page 11 (track supporting beam + rotation plate). Ex: for a 16’ track the required distance between wood bases is 186-1/4” (192”-5-3/4”) Inside Back Distance Inside Front Distance Ensure the back (or front) of the bases are co-linear by dropping a chalk line. ShadeFX Installation Guide...
- Page 12 (track supporting beam + rotation plate) +1/4”. Ex: for a 16’ track the inside to inside post distance should be 192-1/4” (192”+1/4”) Using a marker or pencil, mark the hole locations through the base plate onto the surface below. ShadeFX Installation Guide...
- Page 13 7/16” socket bit and tighten the fasteners manually. Wood: use a regular drill and #2 Robertson (square) bit vii. For Concrete Base only: Slide the post skirts over the posts so that they cover the baseplates. ShadeFX Installation Guide...
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Page 14: Step 2: Assembling The Structure
The cut faces (see below) should be facing each other when installed on posts. Ensure the arms are angled upwards when installing. “Cut face” “Cut face” facing inwards Secure arms in place by installing washers (x4 per arm) and 3/8”-16 hex nuts (x4 per arm) from inside the posts. ShadeFX Installation Guide... - Page 15 (x4). Add a 3/8” washer and loosely thread a 3/16” nut until the nut is just on the protruding thread. Repeat on the other side of the track supporting beam. Face “A” Ensure protruding threads on both rotation plates are adjacent to the same face. Ex: Protruding threads adjacent to Face “A” ShadeFX Installation Guide...
- Page 16 (see ‘Post Assembly’). Insert 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” hex bolt with 3/8” washer into the plate hole when the appropriate hole in the post is aligned. Repeat on other side of the track supporting beam. 20º from Horizontal (Tilted Backwards) Horizontal 20º from Horizontal (Tilted Backwards) ShadeFX Installation Guide...
- Page 17 Ensure both the bolt inserted in Step 2-iv as well as the nut fastened onto the protruding thread in Step 2-ii are tightened fully and is done on both ends of the track supporting beam. Press post caps into top of arms and top of posts. Use a rubber mallet if required. ShadeFX Installation Guide...
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Page 18: Step 3: Attaching The Canopy
Note: Do not dispose of the packaging bag as it can be used for winter storage of the canopy. Lead Wing Lead Carrier Raise wing into carrier assembly. Align holes in wing with holes in carrier assembly. ShadeFX Installation Guide... - Page 19 Once holes are aligned, insert G-clips. iii. Rotate G-clips downward until they lock into position. Notice the direction of the G-clips on each side of the drive beam are different. ShadeFX Installation Guide...
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Page 20: Post-Installation
Tighten nut and bolt to secure in place (Canopy Tilted Forward position shown above) Rotation can be done with the canopy still attached but it is recommended that it be retracted in the middle of the track supporting beam. ShadeFX Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Winter Storage
Improper Uses of the Product Do not hang objects such as light, fans, heaters, lanterns, etc. from any part of the ShadeFX canopy or drive beam. - Page 22 855-509-5509...
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