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SORRENTO PARASOL General Information The Sorrento parasol is principally intended for use in low to moderate wind conditions which will provide you with many hours of protection from the sun and light rain. You will get maximum benefit from your parasol when you use it in accordance with our instructions and in the weather conditions for which it is designed for.
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TO OPEN PARASOL 1. Remove the strap from the canopy. 2. Gently spread the canopy arms open with your hands (refer Figure A). 3. Ensure the turning knob for the slider can move freely (refer Figure B). Insert the winder handle (30) into the hole on the side of the mast and rotate in a clockwise direction.
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TO CLOSE PARASOL 1. Rotate the winder handle (30) in an anti-clockwise direction. The canopy will begin to collapse. Continue winding in an anti-clockwise direction until the canopy is mostly closed and the canopy arms are pointing almost vertically down to the ground. 2.
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TO ROTATE PARASOL There are 16 pre-determined location holes in the spigot. These location holes are found at every 22.5 degrees interval around the spigot base. They are located where indicated on the spigot base and are under the nylon indexing shield (34) which acts as a dust cover for the holes not in use.
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It must be removed to close the parasol or tilt the canopy. Important: Your Sorrento parasol even when fitted with the stabilising bar, is not a permanent, all-weather structure. We recommend the parasol should be closed and folded when...
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TO CLOSE PARASOL Simple Maintenance Instructions: If you have a cover bag, we recommend you use it whenever the parasol is closed. This will greatly extended the life of the canopy. In coastal or metropolitan environments it is beneficial to periodically wash your parasol using fresh water from a hose.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION Note: When the Sorrento is closed, the swivel connection is near the top of the mast. When the Sorrento is open, swivel connection is lower down inside the mast.
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Damage to the fabric caused by “pinching” is not covered by warranty. Maintenance Instructions For Your Sorrento Parasol: In coastal or metropolitan environments it is beneficial to wash off any dirt, pollen sand salt residue from the parasol frame and fabric using a hose or soft bristle brush.
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PARASOL CARE Recasens 100% Solution-Dyed Acrylic Canvas Fabric Surf & Turf uses the finest marine grade solution-dyed acrylic canvas fabric manufactured by S.A. Recasens in Spain. This premium outdoor fabric has the best available colour fastness rating of 7.8 out of 8. Recasens fabrics also has the highest possible UV protection rating of UPF 80 according to the European UV standard 801, cutting out the maximum amount of harmful UV light for excellent sun protection.
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PARASOL CARE How To Remove Heavy Dirt Or Mould From Your Outdoor Parasol Acrylic Canvas Fabric: If you have heavy dirt or mould growth in your acrylic canvas fabric and the instructions above have not removed it, you may need to repeat the instructions again, but add between half and one cup of bleach to the bucket of soapy water.
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PARASOL CARE PARASOL BASE CARE Do not let dirt build up on the bases. Cleaning with mild soap and water, and seasonal touch-up of any scratches, chips or occasional rust seepage from crevices or hidden, unfinished surfaces inherent in some designs is all that is required.
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