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To Close Canopy:
Slowly turn the crank lift handle counter-clockwise (Fig. 13) with one hand and
slide the main frame grip down with the other hand (Fig. 14) until the canopy is fully
closed (Fig. 15).
NOTE:
Prior to closing insure that the canopy is in a level (non-tilted)
position.
(Fig. 18)
(Fig. 19)
IMPORTANT:
PRIOR TO USING THE TILT FEATURE. To avoid personal injury or damage to
the AKZ13 umbrella, make sure the area behind you is clear and free from any furniture or
structure.
To Tilt Canopy:
Make sure canopy is fully OPEN. Position yourself in front of the tilt lever and pull loop lock from
main frame track (Fig. 16). Pull out further to dis-engage tilting gears and reveal gear teeth
(Fig. 1
7
). Move the tilt lever to the left or right, opposite the desired tilt direction (Fig. 18).
Use the tilt degree scale as a guide
(Fig. 19). Now, push forward slightly to re-engage tilting
gear teeth. Move tilt lever to center position (canopy should be moving also) and snap the
loop lock back into main frame track.
(Fig. 11)
(Fig. 13)
(Fig. 16)
Tilting Gears
Tilt Lever
PULL
(Fig. 1
7
)
S T E P 3
Operation
To Open Canopy:
Slowly turn the crank lift handle clockwise to open the umbrella to a level position
(Fig. 11).
CAUTION:
Stop turning the crank handle as soon as the umbrella cover is
completely open and the sleeve on the umbrella pole has reached its maximum height
(Fig. 12).
WARNING:
Do not continue to crank
once umbrella canopy is completely open, it may
impair your ability to disengage the tilt lever.
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 14)
(Fig. 15)