Full-frame pedestal with screw-on tube, for type mezzo, dacapo and filius (4 pages)
Summary of Contents for MAY FILIUS Pagoda
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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.
• Always follow the safety regulations. • Should you not understand any part of these operating instructions, please contact your MAY dealer. Wind can damage your parasol. No guarantee possible. • Always completely open or close the parasol. Never leave it merely half-opened, as it is Warning then not fully stable.
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Danger external and internal threads are damaged. Under heavy loads or strong winds, the screw connection may loosen as the tensile forces can no longer be absorbed. The parasol will then fall over. How does damage occur? This is caused by wear, incorrect use or corrosion. This becomes noticeable when the screw is very difficult to screw in or without any resistance.
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. If the parasol is improperly withdrawn from the cardboard tube, the canopy fabric may be damaged.
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• Do not lean the parasol against anything. 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.
5. Put the parasol into the MAY setup aid (if purchased, art. no. 352040) or onto a chair. Laying down the parasol may damage the canopy. Avoid point loads when laying the parasol down as the tare weight can cause cuts or abrasions at the canopy.
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• Only remove the protection sleeve after you have put a clean carpet or cardboard onto the floor. • The lashing straps may only be removed when the parasol is in vertical position. 3. Use the enclosed MAY-protection gloves to avoid the canopy is getting dirty.
Operation: Opening the parasol, FILIUS Pagoda with rope pull FS 1. Remove the straps from the canopy. 2. Pull the rope down vertically until the lower distribution flange is moved up 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.
3. Turn the erected parasol within the upper tube until the required position has been reached. Aligned parallel to the wall of the house is visually appealing. In case of several parasols they should be positioned parallel. In case of FILIUS Pagoda with crank drive FK should the stickers point in one direc tion.
Operation: Closing the parasol 1. FILIUS Pagoda with rope pull FS: Pull the rope outwards to an angle of approx. 30°. When the rope is no longer wedged in, pull it downward and loosen the tension. FILIUS Pagoda with crank drive FK: Insert the crank or the drill bit into the designated bore of the canopy mechanism and close the parasol by turning it anti-clockwise.
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2. Use the supplied lashing straps to secure the parasol, use a freestanding ladder if possible. Wind can do damage to an unsecured parasol and may lead to abrasion of the canopy fabric. No guarantee possible. • Close the parasol and secure it with 3 lashing straps.
Exhaust fumes deposit as a black lubricating film underneath the parasol. 5. Check with your insurance if there is an option to cover storm damage for your FILIUS Pagoda. Storm damage: If a parasol is not professionally closed and secured (as instructed in this instruction manual) it may damage the parasol.
Assembly: Storing the parasol If possible, leave the parasol outside throughout the whole year. Unprofessional storage may rather lead to damages than leaving the parasol outside. There are several reasons for winter storage, e.g. if there is no vandalism protection given or if the city administration requires parasol removal.
3. Store the parasol away from mice. Mice like to gnaw on textiles. This causes material damage. If the parasol is not protected from mice, they may damage the canopy. Please always check Caution each storage to make sure mice will not get in.
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.
The customer has been instructed properly according to the operating manual of the parasol. The customer received following documents: Installation instructions Mounting instructions Other instructions MAY-dealer, name in block letters Signature Date/place Customer, name in block letters Signature Date/place Deutsch / English / Français...
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