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Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade®       

MTX Installation Guide             MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG 

Parts and Required Tools List 

Many of the provided parts are pre-assembled before shipping. This helps to ensure all 
necessary parts are included and checked for proper fit before delivery. Ensure all 
assembled parts are contained in the shipping crate BEFORE starting installation. 

Part 

Quantity 

Shade specification sheet 

1 

Mounting clamps  

4 

Pre-assembled actuators 

2 

Roller assembly w/ mounting hardware 

1 

Outer crossbar w/ mounting hardware 

1 

Mid crossbar w/mounting hardware 

1 

Pre-rolled canvas (attached to roller assembly) 

1 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MTX PULL-OUT BOAT SHADE

Page 1: ...I C A L D O C U M E N TA T I O N MTX PULL OUT BOAT SHADE Installation Instructions SURESHADE A Lippert Components Company 1900 47th Terrace East Brandenton FL 34203 Phone 877 333 8323 International 21...

Page 2: ...ade is the new standard for shade on boats Our automated or manual retractable shade systems are featured on over 50 boat brands as factory or aftermarket installations The only U S made telescoping m...

Page 3: ...allation Timeframe 5 Important Safety Instructions 7 Warnings Cautions and Notes 8 Installation of Mounting Clamps 9 Securing the Actuators 19 Securing the Roller Assembly 22 Securing the Crossbars 23...

Page 4: ...all necessary parts are included and checked for proper fit before delivery Ensure all assembled parts are contained in the shipping crate BEFORE starting installation Part Quantity Shade specificatio...

Page 5: ...with only one person it is recommended that two people perform the installation It will take approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete a surface installation and 8 to 10 hours to complete an integrated...

Page 6: ...trippers X X Wire Cutters X X Wire Crimper X X Utility Knife X X Assorted Wire Connectors X X Wire 8 gauge for power 14 gauge for switch connections X X Multimeter or similar device X X Tape Measure X...

Page 7: ...fer to https www sureshade com service and technical documentation for proper roller preload instructions improper tensioning can cause spring malfunction which will prevent the roller assembly from o...

Page 8: ...s WARNING WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoide...

Page 9: ...starboard Using a grease pencil mark the center of the hardtop b Repeat process for the Aft Using pencil marks as a guide run tape or string down the center of the hardtop See Figure 1 Figure 1 Markin...

Page 10: ...hardtop to the port side Make a mark using a grease pencil See Figure 2a d Repeat process for the starboard side Using pencil marks as a guide run tape or string down the port and starboard sides of...

Page 11: ...3 INST 0317002 ENG e Measure the distance from the Port to Starboard at the Forward and Aft sections to ensure marks are parallel These measurements should be the shade centerline width provided on th...

Page 12: ...d remove the top clamp Set the screws and top clamps aside See Figure 4 Figure 4 Mounting Clamps May include spacers depending on installation NOTICE Mounting clamps should be placed 6 to 12 inches fr...

Page 13: ...on Guide MTX3 INST 0317002 ENG b Place the four bottom mounting clamps along the pre determined lines on the hard top See Figure 5 Figure 5 Mounting Clamp position c With assistance have each person p...

Page 14: ...gure 6 Measure Centerline Width for Accuracy CAUTION CAUTION If the mounting surface has a curvature the centerline markings will be used as a guide to determine mounting clamp placement The curvature...

Page 15: ...stalled using the centerline locations for both surface and underside mounting See Figure 7a Figure 7a Surface Mount Flat i For top mount with a curvature mounting clamps will be installed on the insi...

Page 16: ...the green centerlines See Figure 7c Figure 7c Underside Mount Curved NOTICE NOTICE If mounting on a curvature mark one clamp and measure from the clamp centerline to the actuator centerline Use that m...

Page 17: ...0317002 ENG Figure 8a Flat Surface Mount Figure 8b Curved Surface Mount CAUTION Re measure and ensure placement of mounting clamps for both sides are clear of any obstructions and measurements are co...

Page 18: ...e surface material starts to buckle i Line up and install the four mounting clamps to the hardtop We recommend using 5 16 18 bolts and tighten down with nuts Step 3 Installing the actuators a Place ac...

Page 19: ...en Step 3 Measure from the end of the main actuator tube to the Aft mounting clamp There should be no less than 4 inches between the end of the tube and the Aft mounting clamp See Figure 10 Step 4 Rep...

Page 20: ...on all extending arms of both the actuator Step 2 a Slide the aft crossbar into the ends of actuator tubes See figures 9 9C b Align the mounting hole in the outer crossbar elbow with the outer most e...

Page 21: ...crossbars as described in the next sections b Rotate extending arms as necessary to mount mid crossbars with locking pins engaging properly c Repeat process for both mid crossbars d Once all crossbars...

Page 22: ...s should be facing aft and on top of roller when installed Step 1 Slide the roller assembly onto actuators Step 2 Measure each side of the roller assembly to ensure it is 2 inches in from the end of t...

Page 23: ...set screws that connect the Outer and Mid Crossbar Sleeves to the crossbar Step 1 Mid Crossbar a Remove the two 20 x socket head cap screws from the ends of the mid crossbar See Figure 12 Figure 12 Mi...

Page 24: ...ding the Canvas CAUTION CAUTION When preloading the roller ensure the roller is rotated toward the crossbars Aft of the boat Rotating the roller in the opposite direction will release the tension spri...

Page 25: ...ller toward the crossbars Aft of the boat Canvas and roller need to rotate together a Stand behind the roller facing the front of the boat and grab the canvas and roller with both hands See Figure 16...

Page 26: ...Shade MTX Installation Guide MTX3 INST 0317002 ENG Figure 17b Rotate Entire Canvas Toward Crossbars Aft of Boat Starboard View Step 2 Holding the canvas firmly pull the canvas to the aft crossbar See...

Page 27: ...ppert Components Inc dba SureShade MTX Installation Guide MTX3 INST 0317002 ENG Step 3 Attach the zipper of the canvas to the crossbar and fully zip the canvas See Figure 19 Figure 19 Zip the Canvas t...

Page 28: ...to the canvas can occur The roller bar needs to be adjusted so that there is at least 1 inch space between the metal tab and the roller NOTICE Every shade is tested at the factory before shipping On t...

Page 29: ...re not touching the canvas on the roller when the shade is fully retracted If the tab is touching the roller it needs to be adjusted See figure 22 Figure 22 Billows Tab Spacing b Loosen the clamps hol...

Page 30: ...l bolts on the SureShade system WARNING WARNING When operating shade keep hands loose clothing clear of actuators when extending retracting the shade Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective...

Page 31: ...can be found on our website at https www sureshade com service Warranty Information SureShade warrants the shade framework electric or manual shade will be free from material defects and workmanship...

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