SureShade ATF-SG, Installation Instructions Manual

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ATF Installation Guide
MAINTENANCE
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SureShade recommends following basic care and maintenance of SureShade shade components to maintain
peak performance and prolong the life of your sunshade system.
REGULAR CLEANING
We recommend using the cleaning product Nevr-Dull Magic Wadding Polish for cleaning SureShade
system components. Petroleum-based cleaners and abrasive metal cleaners should not be used .
To clean and polish, extend the shade fully and wipe down all components using the Nevr-Dull polish. Then,
use a rag to wipe o
΍ any excess and polish the tubes.
Clean the shades no less than every other month and perhaps more frequently in saltwater areas and areas
with higher-than-average temperatures (e.g., southwest Florida or the Caribbean).
ACTUATOR COLLAR MAINTENANCE
It may be necessary, as preventive maintenance, to replace the black collar/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 be necessary for continual peak performance.
CANVAS
NOTICE
SureShade does not recommend removing canvas from the roller system, as it may be difficult to properly reinstall or may result in damage
to the rollers. Under no circumstances should the canvas supplied with any SureShade system ever be placed in a washing machine.
SureShade sunshade systems use Sunbrella
®
fabrics for canvas, and we recommend following Sunbrella’s
basic canvas care and cleaning instructions to prolong the life of the canvas.
Basic canvas care includes:
• General, light cleaning with a hose on a monthly basis with clear water to remove debris.
• A thorough cleaning every 2-3 years, which may include fabric guard and/or mildew treatments.
• Conduct an annual inspection of your canvas to ensure that all threading is intact.
• A pull test on the thread to con ȴ rm that threading has not become dry-rotted from the elements.