Thank you very much for purchasing a MAY parasol. The following instructions include all information necessary for the correct assembly, operation and maintenance of your MAY parasol. To guarantee absolute safety when handling your parasol, please read these instructions carefully and then keep them for later reference.
1. Remove bottom end cap of the front part of the cardboard sleeve. Use a cordless screwdriver with a T30 bit to remove the torx screws. A falling parasol can cause serious or even fatal injury. If the parasol is improperly withdrawn from the cardboard tube, the canopy fabric may If, during assembly, the anchor tube slips away, it will be impossible to hold onto the parasol. be damaged.
• Carry the parasol with at least 2 persons. If the parasol is laid directly onto the ground, the canopy fabric may get damaged. When put on the ground, the canopy fabric may possibly get torn or scratched due to the weight of the parasol. Caution • Ideally, the parasol should be safely anchored at once or laid on a soft surface (e.g. a mat o r blanket)
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• Make sure to have one person available who is dedicated to push the centre pole into the upper anchor tube. Do not allow the parasol to plummet into the anchor tube. Simply dropping the pole into the anchor tube without control may have a detrimental effect on the operating mechanism of the parasol. Caution • Slowly lower the pole into the upper anchor tube until it has a firm hold on the bottom surface.
The runner must be moved against the 2 arresters, this is necessary to achieve full tension of the canopy. If the parasol is not fully anchored, it can cause serious or even fatal injury. Wind may lift the parasol if the screw is not tightened at the upper anchor tube. Caution • Make sure the M16 screw at the upper anchor tube is tightened.
2. Use the supplied lashing straps to secure the parasol, use a freestanding ladder if possible. 1. FILIUS with rope pull FS: Pull the rope outwards to an angle of approx. 30°. When the rope is no longer Wind can do damage to an unsecured parasol and may lead to abrasion of the canopy fabric. wedged in, pull it downward and loosen the tension.
2. Make sure to avoid pressure marks at the canopy during storage. Extreme environmental impacts may cause personal injury and material damage. If a parasol is exposed to excessive strain it may get damaged or even ruined. The spokes, the canopy or the centre pole may get damaged. Also, surrounding objects may be affected. Improper storage may damage the canopy. Danger • After closing the parasol always secure it with the lashing strap.
• bear in mind that the packaging must be disposed after assembly Caution 3. The MAY company will be pleased to overhaul your parasol and clean the canopy fabric for you. However, this is only possible off-season, i.e. from October to December. 4. Please contact your local retailer to clarify the transport to the May company. 5. Please keep in mind, the lead time for spare canopies and other spare parts is shorter during winter than in spring and summer time.
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