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Taylor Made
®
Manual Bimini
Installation and Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
CCD-0004206
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Maintenance
Taylor Made pontoon bimini tops are warranted against
fading for three years and typically last over seven years in
a northern climate.
The bimini tops are solution dyed, 7
1/2
ounce woven
polyester fabric with awning-grade polyester thread.
However, heat and sun will deteriorate any fabric top.
In Florida, leaving the top open all of the time
—
not folded
back in the storage position
—
the top might last 5-6 years.
Folding the top back and covering it with the protective
boot when the pontoon is not in use, the boot may
deteriorate, but it will protect the top’s fabric.
In northern climates, heat won’t affect the fabric as harshly.
Still, folding the top back and using the boot when not in
use will dramatically increase the life of the top’s fabric.
Storage or Storm Position
If not going pontooning for awhile, secure the fabric in
the zippered storage boot. Folding the pontoon top back
into the radar or fully collapsed position will increase the
top’s life.
Winter Storage
To prevent small animals from nesting in the top during
the winter, unzip and remove the protective boot. Store the
boot and pontoon in a clean dry place to increase the life of
the top.
Fabric Care
Bimini tops are not pontoon covers and should not be left
up when the pontoon is unused.
To clean the top:
1.
Use clean water to consistently hose off the bimini top
fabric during the pontooning season.
2.
If necessary, do a deeper clean of the bimini top fabric:
A.
If necessary, remove the boot and fully open the
bimini top.
B.
If the top was stored wet, allow the bimini top and boot
to dry.
C.
Remove any loose dirt and debris from the bimini top
and boot.
D.
Brush the underside of the top to remove loose dirt and
to prevent any mildew build up.
E.
Hose down the bimini top and boot fabric with fresh,
clean water.
F.
Prepare a mixture of
1/4
cup of mild dish soap and five
gallons of warm water. Do not use harsh detergents.
G.
Use a soft bristle brush or sponge to apply the soapy
water to the bimini top and boot fabric to remove stains
and embedded dirt.
H.
Allow the solution time to soak completely into
the fabric.
I.
Hose off the bimini top and boot fabric with fresh, clean
water. Repeat as necessary.
3.
Allow bimini top and boot to dry before closing the top
and installing the protective boot.
