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Thank you for purchasing SimplyShade’s Maldives Cantilever. Please remove all contents from the package, inspect and review checklist. CAUTION: To reduce personal injury and damage to your umbrella, read and follow this assembly and operation guide. We recommend a two-person team for assembly and disassembly.
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STEP 1: ASSEMBLE CROSS BAR STAND IMPORTANT: Prior to assembly it is important to decide on the location of the umbrella. • Allow ample height to avoid damage to your umbrella during assembly and usage. • Choose a location that is level and sturdy. •...
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE FRAME • Using a two person team, lift umbrella and slide umbrella over rotation hub (Fig. 6). • Secure umbrella to rotation hub with (2) main frame bolts and (2) washers using 8mm hexagon wrench (Fig. 7). •...
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STEP 3: OPENING UMBRELLA • Position yourself behind umbrella. • Squeeze the grip handle and slide handle midway up main frame. Release grip handle to lock into place. • Slowly turn the crank handle clockwise to open umbrella (Fig. 9). •...
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STEP 4: TILTING UMBRELLA 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. To Tilt Canopy Vertically: • Position yourself behind umbrella. Make sure canopy is in open position. •...
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To Tilt Canopy Horizontally: • Position yourself behind umbrella. Make sure canopy is in open position. • Insert crank handle into “Right/Left” socket in crank mechanism (Fig 12). • To tilt canopy right, turn crank handle counter clockwise. • To tilt canopy left, turn crank handle clockwise. (Fig.
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STEP 6: LIGHT ADAPTER FEATURE To Attach Umbrella Light (light sold separately): • Loosen the light adapter built into the umbrella runner by turning counter- clockwise (Fig. 14). • Pull down light adapter post to attach the umbrella light (sold separately) (Fig. 15). To Remove Umbrella Light and Close Light Adapter: •...
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STEP 7: CLOSING UMBRELLA IMPORTANT: When closing the umbrella, the canopy must be in a horizontal position, or damage to umbrella may occur. • Insert crank handle into “Close/Open” socket in crank mechanism. • Turn crank handle counter clockwise until the canopy is closed (Fig. 16). •...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • When not in use, close and cover umbrella with a protective cover. • Allow a wet canopy to dry while in open position. • If necessary, clean the fabric with lukewarm water, mild detergent, and a sponge. •...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: • To reduce risk of personal injury in which a person is injured or harmed, and/ or damage to personal property, read and follow the Assembly Guide prior to assembling and operating umbrella and base. • Close and store the umbrella in windy conditions or when a storm approaches. Never allow the umbrella to flap in the wind;...
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