ShadeTree
®
Canopy Systems
Assembly Instructions
The Bungalow
ShadeTree Cool Living, LLC
— For questions or assistance call
800-894-3801
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Step 17
Installing the
Canopies
You can now insert the
Canopies
, starting at the end of the
beams closest to the house. Insert the
Rollers
at the ends of
each
Cross Member
; insert the front
Cross Member
first. The front
Cross Member
is the one that has a
Slide Lock
on each end.
When inserting, ensure that the
Lock Tab
is pointing up as
shown here. Be sure that the canopy is oriented so that the
Fabric Clamp
is facing up as shown, while the aluminum
Cross
Member
is oriented down. Continue inserting the remaining
rollers until the entire
Canopy
is up. Install remaining
Canopies
using the same procedure.
Step 18 Locking
the end of the canopy
Fabric
Clamp on
Front Cross
Member
Lock Tab
(Tab must
point upward)
Slide
Lock
Roller
If existing obstacles (casement
windows, doors, etc.) keep canopies
from retracting against the house,
extra canopy roller lock pins
can be
put into the next rollers on the
canopies. As a result, canopies will
retract only to the desired position,
clearing the obstacle. It will be necessary to insert a grommet
hole in the locked out panel to allow the rain to drain.
A
Roller Lock Pin
is provided to hold the
Cross Member
nearest
the house in a fixed position. It will arrive already inserted in
the canopies in the last cross member. Once in place, it can
be secured with set screws. The locking pin will hold the last
Cross Member
firmly in place. Repeat on each track. (On
masonry houses, it is
necessary to leave a few
inches between the canopy
and the house to prevent
scuffing of the canvas
during windy weather).
Roller
Lock Pin
Back/End
Top Cross
Member
Pull each canopy section out to the position where you want it to
end. Place a
Top Lock Bracket
on the top of the track in the
orientation shown in Fig. 2A. Tighten set screw 1 on both sides of
the
Top Lock Brackets
with the Allen wrench provided (I) . . .
making sure that the
Top Lock Brackets
are completely pushed
down on the track before tightening.
Test the snap-in
Top Lock Bracket
and tighten or loosen the
adjusting screws as required for the desired tension. The
recommended tension setting procedure is to turn the adjust
screw clockwise until it stops, and then back the adjust screw out
six full revolutions Repeat this step on each lock mechanism.
Step 19
Installing the
Top Lock Brackets
Pull each canopy back to the fully retracted position. Place
another
Top Lock Bracket
on each track at this point, in the
orientation shown in Fig. 2A. Tighten the set screws.
NOTE:
The locking system is designed to release the canopies in
high winds to protect the canopies. The adjusting screws can be
used to adjust the tension. Do not over-tighten, as this could
increase the chance for canopy damage in high winds.
Adjusting
screws
Stop
Stop set
screw
Set
screw 1
To
po
sts
To
ho
use
FIG 2-A
Step 20
Adjusting the
handle height
(optional)
Each canopy has the handle overhang approximately 18” from
the tracks. This drop handle is for opening and closing the
canopies. However, if you must have less than an 18” overhang,
follow the instructions below for shortening the handle.
1. Remove all screws in the handle and open the
handle the entire width.
2. Cut the fabric to the desired length.
3. Carefully close the handle and re-insert the screws
provided - do not overtighten.
4. Reinstall the top caps in the end of the handle.
