Taco Marine SHADEFIN T10-3000-5 Instructions Manual Download Page 6

 

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FIXED & ADJUSTABLE CLAMP-ON MOUNTS

1) 

Marking the Location 

– Please reference the drawings on 

the following pages for the Fixed and Adjustable Clamp-On 
Mounts.

  NOTE – Before marking an installation location, ensure  
  there are no electrical wires inside the pipe or tube. 

• 

Unbolt the assembled mount after removing it from its  

   package.

• 

Install your ShadeFin into the unit.

• 

Have someone help you position the lower cap mount  

Alignment Pin

Locking Pin

FIGURE A

At TACO Marine, we always encourage the use of safety glasses and gloves when working 

on the installation of these products.

Required

*

*not included

 

 HAND DRILL

 

1/4” DRILL BIT

 

LIGHT MACHINE GREASE

 

LIGHT MACHINE OIL

 

3/16” ALLEN WRENCH/BIT

 

TORQUE WRENCH

 

PERMANENT MARKER

PLEASE NOTE: These mounts are designed to fit:

• 

3/4” and 1” schedule-40 pipe

• 

1-1/4” Outside Diameter (OD) tube

Glossary of Terms:

• 

Center Punch

 – to make a small hole in something as a 

guide for a drill, using a tool with a conical point that is 
used to make indentations in metal.

• 

Deburr 

– to neaten and smooth the rough edges.

• 

Wandering/Moving 

– drill bit moving away from the 

desired location. 

T10-3000-7

T10-3000-11

Follow the steps below for installing both the Fixed and Adjustable Clamp-On 
Mounts. For any questions or to contact our Technical Support Team, please visit 
tacomarine.com/technical-support.

   

with the ANTI-ROTATION PIN to the exact location you want the angle of the ShadeFin.

• 

After finding the location you want to mount the ShadeFin, mark the point of contact of  

   

the ANTI-ROTATION PIN in the lower cap (see page 8) on the T-top tube/tower pipe with  

   

a permanent marker.

• 

Remove both the ShadeFin and Clamp-On Mount from the T-top tube/tower pipe.

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Summary of Contents for SHADEFIN T10-3000-5

Page 1: ...lamp On Mount fits 3 4 1 pipe 1 1 4 tube T10 3000 11 Gunnel Rod Holder Adapter 1 1 2 O D X 13 5 L T10 3000 12 Grand Slam 170 Outrigger Mount GS 170 Grand Slam 170 2 Center Rigger Mount GS 170 2 PATENT...

Page 2: ...r new accessory for warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Installation Instructions ShadeFin Diagram Fixed Rod Holder Mount Gunnel Rod Holder Adapter Fixed Clamp On Mount Adjustable Clamp On Mount Adjustable Rod...

Page 3: ...ase read the section titled SHADEFIN GUNNEL ROD HOLDER ADAPTER T10 3000 12 7 You are now ready to attach the ShadeFin to the Fixed Rod Holder Mount 8 Begin by depressing the locking pin on the ShadeFi...

Page 4: ...in the locking pin in the Adaptor 4 Install the ShadeFin into the Fixed or Adjustable Rod Holder Mount 5 Please follow the instructions included with your ShadeFin for proper operation and deployment...

Page 5: ...ALLATION CON T T10 3000 12 CORRECT GUNNEL ROD HOLDER INSTALLATION WITH ADAPTER INCORRECT GUNNEL ROD HOLDER INSTALLATION WITHOUT ADAPTER Gunnel Mount Adaptor Tube Installation of the mount without the...

Page 6: ...RENCH PERMANENT MARKER PLEASE NOTE These mounts are designed to fit 3 4 and 1 schedule 40 pipe 1 1 4 Outside Diameter OD tube Glossary of Terms Center Punch to make a small hole in something as a guid...

Page 7: ...ip We recommend using a torque wrench set to 3 foot pounds lubricated threads or 4 foot pounds dry threads Re check the torque of the fasteners after 24 hours as the Clamp On Mounts may settle into th...

Page 8: ...CLAMP ON MOUNT TECHNICAL DRAWING support tacomarine com https tacomarine com technical support Tech Support 8...

Page 9: ...unt 8 Begin by depressing the locking pin on the ShadeFin Alignment Pin Locking Pin FIGURE A The Adjustable Rod Holder Mount fits into any standard rod holder or into a gunnel rod holder with an adapt...

Page 10: ...t may be necessary to remove the alignment pin from the ShadeFin in order to allow the fit 4 On both the GS 170 and GS 170 2 the arm of the mounts has a hole where the ShadeFin s mounting post locking...

Page 11: ...t is normal for the fabric to hang loose at this step 3 Moving to the back of the ShadeFin grip the ends of the back arms and pull them straight out to their stopping point in the housing Figure D NOT...

Page 12: ...head screws using a 9 64 Allen wrench to release it from the ferule Figure F 9 Gently slide the fabric channels through and off the front arms 10 Remove the fabrics reinforcement strip and two stainle...

Page 13: ...versatile outdoor fabric for a variety of applications It is the industry s most balanced and cost effective fabric available for marine covers and tops awnings or other outdoor applications that requ...

Page 14: ...carry bag MOUNTS For either the Fixed or Adjustable Rod Holder Mount these can remain in any T top rod holder as long as the bottom Locking Knob is secure To remove easily unscrew the Locking Knob re...

Page 15: ...DEATH LOCK ALL MOUNTS AND PINS BEFORE DEPLOYING SHADEFIN MOVING PARTS CAN PRODUCE PINCH POINTS KEEP HANDS CLEAR REMOVE AND STOW SHADEFIN WHILE BOAT IS UNDERWAY 0 5 25 75 95 100 SHADEFIN WARNING LABEL...

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