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ATF Installation Guide

INSTALLATION

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1.  DETERMINING THE CENTERLINE OF THE HARDTOP TO 

POSITION THE SHADE

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Refer to the supplied shade specification drawing to determine your shade’s centerline width. (Shade centerline 
width is determined by the centerline of the port actuator tube to the centerline of the starboard actuator tube, and 
is the most critical dimension in order to properly center the shade framework on the hardtop.)

A.  Measure across the hardtop at the forward section from the port side to the starboard side. Using a 

grease pencil, mark the center of the hardtop.

B.  Repeat process for the aft section. Using pencil marks as a guide, run tape or string down the center 

of the hardtop. (See Figure 2.)

Figure 2 – Marking Centerline of Hardtop

Summary of Contents for ATF-SG

Page 1: ...lide Boat Shade INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SURESHADE PO Box 51294 Philadelphia PA 19115 Tel 1 877 333 8323 International 215 673 2307 www sureshade com S U R E S H A D E T E C H N I C A L D O C U M E N...

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Page 3: ...uct Warranty Statement 2 SureShade ATF SG Silent Glide Shade 4 ey ene ts of Sureshade ATF SG Silent Glide 4 Upgrading to ATF SG Silent Glide Shade 4 SAFETY 7 Safety Descriptions 7 Important Safety Mes...

Page 4: ...ing the Crossbars 28 6 Pre loading the Canvas 30 7 Wiring the Electrical System 33 8 Initiating the Sureshade ATF SG Intelligent Control Box ICB 36 9 Initiating the Remote Key Fob 36 Using the Momenta...

Page 5: ...identi ed by the serial number located on the control box Please do not remove this label The canvas is identi ed by the white tag sewn into the canvas Please do not remove this label CONTACT INFORMAT...

Page 6: ...ns improper stowage for ground transportation inclement weather or other act of nature Damage resulting from leaving the shade extended unattended during inclement weather Damage resulting from leavin...

Page 7: ...n number Date of shade purchase or in the case of factory install date of boat purchase Details of the installation Factory install Dealer install Private install SureShade will make every e ort to tr...

Page 8: ...urce which draws 3 amps at 12VDC single 5 amp slow blow fuse rather than drawing from two power sources that combine at 14 amps at 12VDC single 15 amp fuse and another 5 amp fuse with the legacy syste...

Page 9: ...nt Glide shade is also available as an aftermarket installation Dealers can earn both sales and installation service revenue by upgrading existing clients to ATF SG Silent Glide or when selling new af...

Page 10: ...GENERAL INFORMATION 6 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide...

Page 11: ...ement that follows the safety alert symbol WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous sit...

Page 12: ...vigation lights or any other boat accessories When tensioning the canvas refer to http www sureshade com service and technical documentation for proper roller pre load instructions Improper tensioning...

Page 13: ...n Guide SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS Safety labels must be legible to alert personnel of safety hazards Replace any illegible or missing labels immediately Safety labels removed during any repair work must...

Page 14: ...SAFETY 10 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide...

Page 15: ...ge or hardtop Top surface mount Underside surface mount Roller Configuration Straight or cambered spring tension roller Roller Position Traveling or stationary Canvas Marine grade acrylic Sunbrella an...

Page 16: ...SPECIFICATIONS 12 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide...

Page 17: ...ipping crate BEFORE starting installation See Figure 1 PART QUANTITY Shade speci cation drawing speci c to your shade and provided as a separate document 1 Mounting clamps w mounting hardware and bolt...

Page 18: ...de ATF Installation Guide 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 Figure 1 Packing Contents 1 Outer Crossbar 2 Roller Assembly 3 Mid Crossbar 4 Electronic Controller Connections Wireless Remote 5 Mounting Clamps 6 Control Harn...

Page 19: ...s X X Wire Crimper X X Utility Knife X X Assorted Wire Connectors X X Wire 8 gauge for power as per ABYC E 11 Table IX 10 Voltage drop 14 gauge for switch connections X X Multimeter or similar device...

Page 20: ...l level Read tape measure Use hand drill Able to lift 35 lbs Electrical installation wiring of shade Wiring of shade to the boat should be done by an experienced marine electrician INSTALLATION TIME F...

Page 21: ...erline of the port actuator tube to the centerline of the starboard actuator tube and is the most critical dimension in order to properly center the shade framework on the hardtop A Measure across the...

Page 22: ...rt and starboard See Figure 3 VIEW A VIEW B 1 2 of the shade s centerline width 1 2 of the shade s centerline width Figure 3 Determining the Placement of the Mounting Clamps NOTICE Placement of mounti...

Page 23: ...gure 5 Mounting Clamps may include spacers depending on installation OTE N Place mounting clamps 6 to 12 inches from aft of hardtop Spacing between forward and aft mounting clamps should be no less th...

Page 24: ...to ensure measurements are correct Refer to shade centerline width located on shade speci cation drawing See Figure 7 Shade actuators used during this process to con rm proper shade position Figure 7...

Page 25: ...es will ultimately be drilled narrower than shade centerline Mark location of mounting holes with a grease pencil Correct Placement of Mounting Brackets Mounting Hole Drill Line Shade Centerline Width...

Page 26: ...Correct Placement of Mounting Brackets Adjust placement of brackets and mark holes here Mounting hole drill line Shade Centerline Width Mounting hole drill line Figure 10A Incorrect Placement of Mount...

Page 27: ...unt For tops with curvature use distance from shade centerline to the marked mounting hole location to aid in placing remaining mounting clamps Figure 12 Curved Surface Mount NOTICE Re measure and ens...

Page 28: ...clamp bolts Do not overtighten to the point where the surface material starts to buckle I Line up and install the four mounting clamps to the hardtop using the included 5 16 18 bolts and tighten down...

Page 29: ...ware Do not tighten as forward aft adjustments may be needed C Measure from the telescoping end of the stationary actuator tube to the aft mounting clamp There should be no less than 4 inches between...

Page 30: ...when installed A Slide the roller assembly onto the actuators B Ensure roller clamps are aligned over Place Roller Clamp Here stickers 2 inches in from the end of the actuator main tube See Figure 15...

Page 31: ...asure approximately 1 inch See Figure 16 2 Measure the space between the mid actuator tube and the small extending actuator tube It should measure approximately 2 inches See Figure 16 3 If measurement...

Page 32: ...NOTICE Do not remove the 10 32 set screws that connect the outer and mid crossbar sleeves to the crossbars Do not remove this screw Remove and retain this screw from each end before installing onto ac...

Page 33: ...nds of the outer crossbar See Figure 19 Do not remove this screw Remove and retain this screw from each end before installing onto actuator Figure 19 Outer Crossbar Screw Location 2 Slide the aft cros...

Page 34: ...nsion spring and prevent the roller from working Go to http www sureshade com service and technical documentation to view a video on how to properly pre load the canvas A Pre load the roller 5 10 full...

Page 35: ...wards you and towards crossbars You will begin to feel the tension of the roller after about 3 to 4 full rotations Continue as needed until canvas is taut See Figures 22 and 23 Figure 22 Tension Rolle...

Page 36: ...tion Guide B Holding the canvas rmly pull the canvas to the aft crossbar See Figure 24 Figure 24 Pulling Canvas to Outer Crossbar C Attach the zipper of the canvas to the crossbar and fully zip the ca...

Page 37: ...nstallation Aftermarket only Ensure all wire connections are secure and watertight Refer to the American Boat Yacht Council ABYC E 11 AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats OTE N When calculating wire...

Page 38: ...4 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide Connect the positive and negative wires to a power source View the electrical schematic for more details See Figure 26 Figure 26 Elect...

Page 39: ...INSTALLATION 35 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide Table 1 DC Wire Selection...

Page 40: ...r a stuck switch relay DO NOT PROCEED WITH CONNECTING ACTUATORS until you have the LED blinking RED three times If the LED stays a solid YELLOW at this step prior to connecting either actuator you do...

Page 41: ...seals on the actuators every few years to prevent excessive friction while actuators are traveling Following the recommended cleaning schedule may prolong this period but replacement will eventually...

Page 42: ...s and mechanical components SureShade recommends that customers take proper precautions to avoid damage during winter storage or ground transportation for winter storage which include fully retracting...

Page 43: ...com service and technical documentation Voltage drop when extending retracting shade Boat battery is not fully charged Incorrect wire is being used Loose wiring connections Ensure boat s batteries ar...

Page 44: ...tatus LED will turn RED When the controller is not receiving a signal to move i e the shade is idle the status LED light will be GREEN LED LIGHT COLOR INDICATION ACTION REQUIRED GREEN Controller is re...

Page 45: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 41 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide Figure 27 Electrical Wiring Diagram...

Page 46: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 42 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide Figure 28 ICB Control Box...

Page 47: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 43 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide...

Page 48: ...TROUBLESHOOTING 44 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade ATF Installation Guide...

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Page 50: ...SureShade P O Box 51294 Philadelphia PA 19115 Phone 877 333 8323 www sureshade com ATF Installation Guide 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t a SureShade...

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