TABLE OF CONTENTS Page No. Solaris / Polaris Diagram Wind Resistance and Guidelines Installation Guidelines Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions How to Properly Fold Canopy Protective Cover Canopy Removal and Replacement Maintanence Safety and Precautions Warranty...
Please read this entire manual before installing or operating your umbrella. Thank you for purchasing Shademaker's Solaris / Polaris side post umbrella. Please remove all contents from packaging, inspect and review diagram. Some parts may be included in the Styrofoam packaging. Do not discard any packaging or box until assembly is complete.
*Permanent mount recommended NOTE: If using a free-standing base, wind guidelines change to light winds only. Using a Shademaker mount kit is always the preferred method of securing your umbrella above all other methods. We recommend a licensed contractor to secure your Shademaker umbrellas.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Two-person team is recommended for assembly. By now, you have installed your mount kit or free-standing base, with the required minimum base weight. Installing Internal Stem Option A: If you wish to use optional pre-installed internal stem cover, proceed below.
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OPTION B: If you wish not to use optional internal stem cover, proceed below. 1. With your umbrella laying on a clean soft surface, remove internal stem from bottom of mast by removing the (3) turning handle bolts underneath the turning handle.
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Attach Mast to Internal Stem 1. Lift rotating handle from mast. 2. Rotate umbrella mast until the bore holes for the turning handle bolts in the internal stem line up in the mast. 3. Insert (3) turning handle bolts into mast and internal stem. Tighten with 5mm hexagon wrench to secure.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Remove all packaging from umbrella parts. To Open Canopy 1. Remove the strap that holds the canopy structure to the mast when in the closed position. Take note of the “parachute” folding method used to fold the canopy when closed. See TO PROPERLY FOLD CANOPY section on page 10 for more details.
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To Tilt Canopy IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO USING TILT FEATURE. To avoid personal injury or damage to the umbrella, make sure the area behind you is clear and free from any furniture or structure. 1. Stand under umbrella. Turn slider car counter-clockwise to a horizontal position. Slider car is now ready for tilt position.
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To Close Canopy 1. Turn slider car counter clockwise to disengage. Move slider car downward to a comfortable position. Turn clockwise to lock into place. Turn crank handle counter-clockwise until canopy is fully closed. 2. Turn slider car counter clockwise to disengage. Continue guiding slider car downward until car fully reaches closed position.
TO PROPERLY FOLD CANOPY The 100% solution dyed canopy will last longer if you fold it as it was packed and shipped. This technique is similar to the way a parachute is folded and is especially important when folding the canopy for seasonal storage or when left in the closed position for an extended period of time.
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MAINTAINING FRAME & FITTINGS • Hose frame with water periodically, more often if installation is in a salty or industrial environment. • Inspect the installation fitting, mount bolts, rib spacers, etc. on a regular basis and tighten if necessary. MAINTAINING CANOPY FABRIC •...
• Sufficient base weight must be used to secure umbrellas at all times. Please base weight matrix at www.shademakerusa.com for required minimum weight for free-standing applications. Using a Shademaker mount kit is always the preferred method of securing your umbrella above all other methods. We recommend a...
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Irregularities in Production Process: The possibility of “Irregularities” in the product surface may occur during the production process. However, these irregularities do not reduce the quality of the product. Shademaker monitors every stage of production to ensure a clean and consistent appearance on every part.
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