Coolaroo DualShade Shade Sail Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT: These instructions are to be used as a guide only. Installation requirements can vary depending
on factors such as soil types, anchor points, wind conditions in your region, etc. GALE Pacific accepts no
responsibility for installation requirements, please consult a qualified builder or engineer.
Before beginning your shade sail installation it is very important that you consider various factors to ensure the
success of shading the desired area. Take into account the following:
• Size and shape of the shade sail
• Direction and angle of the sun
• Strength of the existing structures intended to be anchor points
• Ability to insert fixing posts
• Location of barbecues, electrical/telephone cables, water and sprinkler pipes, etc.
There may be other factors, specific to your situation, that should also be taken into consideration.
1

SUITABLE LOCATION

Once you have identified the location for your
shade sail(s) it is important to determine the
most suitable fixing points for the sail's corners
(Fig. 1). Potential fixing points like a pergola,
sundeck, large tree or building fascia may
already exist.
IMPORTANT: Ensure all fixing points are
structurally sound and if unsure about
fixing points, obtain independent advice
from a builder or engineer. A minimum
fixing height of 7'10" is suggested.
Lay out the shade sail in the area where it is to
be erected to determine suitable fixing points.
Allow a minimum of an additional 10% of the
shade sail length between each fixing point and
the end of the shade sail's fixing accessory for
proper tensioning.
2

USING EXISTING SUPPORTS

A.
Attaching to Fascia: If you intend to fix your
shade sail to a fascia, the use of a fascia
support is strongly recommended. The fascia
support is used to connect the overhangs
of rafters or trusses to fascias giving them
additional strength. Fascia supports are
available from your local hardware store
(Fig.2).
B.
Attaching to Trees: We recommend that
the fixing of shade sails to trees be for
TEMPORARY USE ONLY. The diameter of
the tree where the shade sail will be fixed
should be at least 9.75".
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DualShade Shade Sail
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Fig. 1
Possible Fixing Points
Min. 10%
of sail length
Possible Fixing
Points
Fig. 2
Metal Facia
Facia Support
Rafter/Truss
Min. 10%
of sail length
Timber Facia
Sail
Rafter/Truss