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Replacing a Slider
Sliders (black delrin piece holding up front of cover) wear as they move along the length of the track.
Maintaining the proper angle in the track will reduce some of the wear. The slider is secured to the rope
at the front of the cover with two small screws. As the slider wears, the screws are exposed and will start
to drag in the track. This causes the lower edge of the track to become marred. Aluminum shavings from
the track is an indication that the sliders are worn out and need to be replaced.
The sliders can be changed by the homeowner but are somewhat more involved than any other
maintenance repair.
The sliders can also be used to replace a rope in the unlikely event of breakage. Ropes are not part of the
cover fabric warranty and may need replacing before new fabric is needed. Ropes, sliders, guides,
pulleys and fabric edges (white webbing) are considered consumables and are not covered by the fabric
warranty.
Leading Edge Bar and
Slider
Slider with Stop Plate
Leading Edge Bar
Guide
Stop Bracket
