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ORIENTATION OF THE SUNSHADE (pict. 13)
IMPORTANT: the orientation has to be done only when the sunshade is open.
1.
to orientate the sunshade starting from the horizontal position, insert the orientation stick (K) into the slot (L).
2.
turn the orientation stick (K) clockwise or counter clockwise until the sunshade has reached the desired position.
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CAUTION: the excursion possibility of the sunshade is limited, so do not force the movement above the points of
resistance of the mechanism.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
DISMOUNTING THE SUNSHADE FROM THE STRUCTURE (pict. 6, 14 – 15)
IMPORTANT: move the sunshade into the horizontal position and close it before executing this operation
IMPORTANT: (pict. 6) before dismounting the sunshade, remove the rib (M) from the pin (N). Immediately fix the screw that
has been removed to the loose rib (M), as this serves as reference for the re-assembly of the sunshade.
1.
(pict. 15) remove the screw (V) in order to release the rope (Z)
2.
loosen the knot at the end of the rope (Z) so that later it can be taken out of the tube of the sunshade
3.
(pict. 14) remove the screw (V' ) from the pole (A)
4.
extract the rope (Z) from the tube of the sunshade
5.
to re-assemble the sunshade again, execute the operations explained above in inverse order, using a
approximately 90 cm long rigid iron wire with one extremity bended to a hook as help to insert the rope (Z) in
the tube of the sunshade. The rope (Z) must be inserted in the tube as shown in pict. 14a.
REMOVING THE COVER FROM THE SUNSHADE (pict. 14 & 16)
1.
remove the sunshade from the structure as explained in the previous paragraph
2.
(pict. 16) remove the screws (V" ) and release the tabs (X) from the ends of the ribs (W)
3.
(pict. 14) remove the protection gasket (R) from the sunshade
4.
remove the cover from the sunshade
5.
to re-assemble the cover to the sunshade, execute the operations explained above in inverse order.
SUBSTITUTION OF A RIB (pict. 16 – 18)
1.
(pict. 16) remove the screw (V" ) and release the tab (X) from the end of the rib (W)
2.
(pict. 17) remove the rib (W) from the lower hub (Y' ) by pulling it forcefully upwards
3.
(pict. 18) turn the rib by 180° and release the other end from the upper hub (Y" ) by pulling it forcefully
upwards
4.
substitute the rib and execute the operations explained above in reverse order.
WASHING THE COVER
1.
Remove the cover from the sunshade.
2.
Wash the cover by hand with a neutral detergent in lukewarm water at max. 30 ºC (
≈
90 ºF)
3.
Allow the cover to dry but do not tumble dry or iron it.
4.
Place the cover again on the frame.
STORING THE SUNSHADE AT THE END OF THE SEASON
At the end of the season, before storing your parasol away, clean the frame with a damp cloth and dry it.
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CAUTION: Check the integrity of all components. Should there be any damaged parts, contact the dealer where
it was purchased and order the relevant spare parts.
Touch up any possibly chipped parts with paint.
For perfect conservation of the parasol during the winter months it is advisable to store it in a dry room.
IMPORTANT: to avoid damage caused by mould or oxidation never store your GARDA TILT away when it is wet or damp.
