Poly-Tex SUNSTOPPER Installation Instructions Manual

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SUNSTOPPER shade structure system
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
REV: AE-131121

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Summary of Contents for Poly-Tex SUNSTOPPER

  • Page 1 SUNSTOPPER shade structure system INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REV: AE-131121...
  • Page 2 Avoid the risk of electrical shock from overhead lines or electrical storms. Poly-Tex recommends contracting a licensed electrician to perform electrical work. Eye protection is recommended under all circumstances and hearing protection is recommended when cutting components with power tools.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SUNSTOPPER Index PART IDENTIFICATION Pg 1 SITE PREPARATION Pg 2 PIER FOUNDATION INSTALLATION Pg 3 FRAME ASSEMBLY Pg 4 CORNER & EDGE DIAGONAL BRACES Pg 5 FOUR & THREE WAY DIAGONAL BRACES Pg 6 DIAGONAL CABLE INSTALLATION Pg 7 BUNGEE INSTALLATION...
  • Page 4: Part Identification

    PARTS IDENTIFICATION SH6000 SH6001 2 1/2" x 120" W/SWAGE (SS) 2 1/2" x 120" PLAIN (SS) NB1929 EXPANSION ANCHOR 3/8 x 3 3/4" SH6004 10' VERTICAL W/7" SQ BASE PT2521 SH2006 BUNGEE BALL CABLE ASSEMBLY NB1832 Ø5/16" x 1-1/4" CARRIAGE BOLT SH6001 2 1/2"...
  • Page 5: Site Preparation

    LAYOUT COULD RESULT IN HAVING A SHORTAGE OF Provide 2,500 psi concrete, min. 4,000 psi with ON A SLAB PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE SUNSTOPPER. 5% ± 1% air entrainment in frost zones. AS ACCURACY IN THIS PART OF THE WORK IS VERY...
  • Page 6: Pier Foundation Installation

    GROUND STAND 24" MINIMUM IMPORTANT: DO NOT BYPASS THIS PROCEDURE After the SunStopper vertical posts are installed, install two 15" 1/4"-14 x 1" self-drilling screws through the wall of EACH CONCRETE PIER post and into the ground stand for a secure anchor.
  • Page 7: Frame Setup

    Set up the frame using the fittings included with the parts, the Corner Fitting FT4026, the 3-way Fitting FT4003,and the 4-way Fitting FT4004 if applicable. If installing a 40' x XX' SunStopper, there will be (a) 4-way fitting(s) included in the bag of parts. The 4-way fitting is used to join FT4004 larger structures together and is not required on a 20' x XX' structure.
  • Page 8: Corner & Edge Diagonal Braces

    CORNER DIAGONAL BRACES The placement of the diagonal braces depends upon the size and shape of your structure. Refer to custom layout that was sent along with the manual. Install diagonal braces where layout dictates to ensure proper support of structure. "Bottom"...
  • Page 9: Four & Three Way Diagonal Braces

    FOUR & THREE-WAY DIAGONAL BRACES SU5064 1.315 x 46 1/2 DIAGONAL BRACE SU5064 1.315 x 46 1/2 DIAGONAL BRACE LOCK WASHER ST2059 NB1862 (2) 2.5" x 116.5 " x 12GA Gator LOCK WASHER NB1862 (2) 3-WAY LONG LOCK WASHER ST2059 SPEED HOOK LONG SPEED NB1862 (2)
  • Page 10: Diagonal Cable Installation

    DIAGONAL CABLE INSTALLATION SEE FIGURE 1 SEE FIGURE 2 8" "Sag" FIGURE 1 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Remove one Ø5/16" Hex Nut from the inside of one corner fitting (FIGURE 1). Do not discard. 2. Attach the bracket on the non-turnbuckle end of the cable assembly to the top fitting as shown in FIGURE 1 using the Ø5/16"...
  • Page 11: Bungee Installation

    BUNGEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: CAUTION: WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING BUNGEE CORDS. 1. Insert Bungee Cord through Grommet in fabric. 2. Wrap cord around support. 3. Insert ball through loop. 4. Once in place, move Bungee so that ball is over the Grommet as shown.
  • Page 12: Shade Cloth Installation

    SHADE CLOTH INSTALLATION WARNING: This product was not designed to support ANY amount of snow. Be sure all chances of snow accumulation have passed before installing the shade cloth. If, by chance, snow does accumulate on top of the shade cloth, IMMEDIATELY remove the bungee balls securing the shade cloth to allow snow to fall to the ground.
  • Page 13: Safety Guidelines

    Limited Warranty Poly-Tex, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of (1) year from date of invoice. This warranty is provided to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable.

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