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SHADOWSPEC UNITY ™ MULTI CANOPY CANTILEVER UMBRELLA P01/23 OWNERS MANUAL Installation, Operation, Care and Warranty www.shadowspec.com...
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Shadowspec Umbrella. Help extend the life of your umbrella investment by reading and following these care instructions on a regular basis. Thank you for your purchase, we appreciate it. Enjoy the shade, courtesy of Shadowspec.
Shadowspec shall not otherwise be liable or responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, costs or losses of any kind arising out of or in connection with your umbrella or components or for any delay by Shadowspec or the component manufacturer in undertaking repairs or replacement under this warranty.
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Shadowspec Fabric Canopies are manufactured from the most durable marine fabrics, threads and designs available. Shadowspec Fabric Canopies should be cleaned on a regular basis so dirt isn’t allowed to build-up and become embedded in the fabric. You can clean your Fabric Canopy without removing it from the Frame if you prefer, or it’s as easy to remove as it was to put on.
Stage 1 - Key Dimensions of Your Shadowspec Unity As the Shadowspec Unity is available to you in a variety of configurations, care must be taken to check the sizing of your chosen umbrella in the following table. Key Measurement Notes: Free-Standing Base installations will add 165mm | 6’’...
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Shadowspec Unity Part Naming When unpacking your Unity umbrella please check you have all the correct parts pictured below before beginning assembly. If any parts are missing please contact support@shadowspec.com to resolve. You will need to refer back to this page so why not earmark it for quick reference whilst you’re assembling your umbrella.
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Important note: Shadowspec Unity Frames Your additional Frame will be affixed to the Unity Mast in a different Mast Channel based on your selected Frame shape. Square Frames will be affixed in the channels beside each other. Octagonal Frames will be affixed opposite each other.
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The following diagrams will show you how far apart to set the Spigots of your Shadowspec Unity when matching it with another Shadowspec Serenity or Shadowspec Unity.
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Double check your measurements and orientation before affixing your umbrella. (Diagram Surface Plate Alignment In-Ground Anchor Alignment Bolt-hole Orientation Diagram I Diagram II Diagram III Mount Parallel to Structure Opening Direction Diagram IV Diagram V Square Umbrella Octagon Umbrella www.shadowspec.com...
Spigot Grease Figure D - Location of Security Lock Screw Security Lock Screw Please don’t use the Rotation Lock Lever to lift the Shadowspec Unity Unity Spigot Umbrella - it could break and not be covered by warranty. 1. Free-standing Base 2.
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Return the Free-standing Base to its correct orientation, supported on its Threaded Feet / Optional Castor. Step 3 Affix the Spigot to the Free-standing Base using the provided Unity Screws and Nuts. It’s important to use the holes between the pavers to ensure there’s enough clearence when you insert the pavers in Step 6.
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This will provide the weight required for normal operation. Not having 12 pavers in your Free-Standing base will void your warranty. Note: The Pavers are not included or supplied by Shadowspec. Size required: Metric: 400mm x 400mm x 40mm Imperial: 1’3” x 1’3” x 1.5”...
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Ensure orientation is correct for how you wish to position your umbrella - see Page 10. Step 6 Pour concrete into the hole up to the bottom of the Spigot base. DO NOT cover any part of the Unity Spigot. See Figure G.
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Step 7 Use your bolts to secure the Surface Plate and Spigot to the chosen spot. Step 8 Slide your Rotation Plate over the Spigot and move on to Stage 3 - Page 24. www.shadowspec.com...
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Figure I - Surface Plate Surface Plate Unity Spigot Rotation Plate Surface Plate Bolts Figure J - Securing Surface Plate to Concrete Slab Unity Spigot Use a Dyna-Bolt or Concrete Screw at least 100mm / 4’’ long to suit the four 12mm / 1/2’’...
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Step 6 Install your surface plate as per page 17 Figure I. Figure K - Securing Surface Plate to Wooden Deck Unity Spigot 12mm / 1/2’’ CSK bolts running right through and fastened with a washer and locknut Surface Plate Standard 20mm / 0.8’’...
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Use the supplied screw to affix the Lug underneath the Surface Plate Note: You will need to install the Lug on top of the Surface Plate on Unity installations. Step 3 Drop the earth cable through the central cable hole.
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Drill holes ensuring that they are parallel to each other and secure the Wall Mount bracket to the wall. Figure L - Wall Mount Unity Spigot Wall Mount Unity Rotation Plate NOTE: Refer to Spigot orientation diagram - Page 10...
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UMBRELLA MAST AND FRAME INSTALLATION Shadowspec Unity comes partially assembled which is great! If you have a Duo, Trio or Quattro you’ll need to attach a few things to the Mast to add your additional Frames. Remove the pre-assembled Unity umbrella from your box packaging and make sure you place it somewhere where the surface of your umbrella parts won’t get scuffed or scratched.
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Figure M - Carriage and Rotation Lock Lever Assembly Carriage Unity Mast Rotation Lock Lever Untiy Spigot Rotation Plate Mast Orientation for Square Canopies Mast Orientation for Octagon Canopies Canopy Canopy Untiy Spigot Canopy Canopy Untiy Spigot Bolt Holes Mast...
With the help of an assistant, stand your Unity Umbrella. - Do Not Lift with the Lever Step 2 Together now, lift the Unity Umbrella up and manoeuvre it over the Spigot so the base of the Mast is positioned over the top of the Spigot. Note: Remember to grease the spigot with the supplied grease.
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Figure O - Top Pivot Block Top Pivot Block Top Cap Top Pivot Block Screws Axle Pin And Screws Unity Mast Figure P - Mounting Additional Frames(s) Top Pivot Block Bottom Pivot Block Axle Pin with screws Axle Pin with screws...
Lift the Shadowglide Carriage to the top, slowly, to test the tension of the Fabric Canopy. See Figure N tension adjustability options for the Fabric Canopy. Step 7 Repeat for each Additional Frame (2-4). Tip: Reposition the bottom velcro strip if needed so it is perfectly symmetrical onto the Through-Spar. www.shadowspec.com...
Stage 6 - Operating your Shadowspec Unity™ Your Shadowspec Unity is engineered to be easy to use. Squeeze the Shadowglide Button to release the Carriage from its closed position and push it up the Mast until it locks in place.
LED LIGHTS All Shadowspec Unity Umbrellas are supplied with an LED Light built into the into the lower hub of each Frame You’ve got two options to power your LED light. The LED Light can be powered by the optional Shadowspec Smart Battery.
Accessories - Raingutter Congratulations on your acquisition of a Shadowspec Unity umbrella and an accompanying rain gutter. It is important to operate your raingutter with care. Step 1 Deploy your Shadowspec Unity Umbrella. Step 2 Remove the Raingutter from the bag.
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