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10.
Attach the canopy.
a.
Use the console switch to set the arms about halfway up.
b.
Starting at the front or 1
st
arch. Attach the canopy by zipping it to the respective
aluminum frame members. Subsequently, attach the canopy by zipping it to the 2
nd
, 3
rd
and 4
th
arches. Actuate the arms forward with the switch as necessary to more easily
reach all arches.
autobimini lite installation (shown without front support arms installed)
11.
Set the rear arch support brackets’ final locations.
a.
Raise the autobimini lite to its fully-extended position.
Be careful to not over-extend
the canopy since the front support arms are not installed yet. It is possible to
damage the canopy or frame if it is over-tightened.
b.
Make sure the front 1
st
arch ends up at the final desired location. If it is too far forward,
then lower the bimini, move the rear brackets toward the stern and retest. If too far back
then lower the binimi and adjust the rear brackets to be closer to the actuators. Repeat
this sequence until the front of the bimini ends up in the desired location. The
REAR
ARCH BRACKET
mounting location determines how far the front or 1
st
arch goes
down. The
closer
the rear arch bracket is to the actuator, the
further down
the bimini
front or 1
st
arch will travel. Pontoon boats do not travel “flat”. Thus, the user can select
the desired position. Keep in mind the desired tightness of the canopy as well.
c.
Drill and bolt the rear brackets to the boat frame using the brackets as the drilling guide.
Expert tip:
Check the angled foot on the riser where it meets the rear arch bracket. The angled
foot makes contact with the bracket surface to assist in tightening the canvas.
