ShadeTree
®
Canopy Systems
Assembly Instructions
The Forester
ShadeTree Cool Living, LLC
— For questions or assistance call
800-894-3801
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3
Step 1
Attach
End Mounting Brackets
Mount the
End Mounting Brackets
on each center mark, using
the center notch as a guide. The
Brackets
should be mounted so
the slanting edge of the bracket is to the top (as in illustration).
Be sure to mount the brackets level with each other. Drill four
pilot holes with a 1/8” drill bit. Fasten the
Bracket
with four 1-1/4”
long #10 Wood Screws (B) . . . any other type of screws (such as
masonry screws for brick or stone) can be purchased from your
hardware store. The
Bracket
can be used as its own template for
marking pilot holes.
When mounting to house, brackets must be attached
to
well-secured
wood, brick or stone.
• If mounting to a house with wood siding, or to wood trim, use
the 1-1/4” long #10 Wood Screws (B) provided.
• If mounting to a masonry wall (brick or stone) concrete
fastening screws must be used. Consult your hardware store
for the best fastener for your situation.
• If attaching to stucco, aluminum, or vinyl siding, the screws must
make contact with wood. On two story houses, this can usually
be done in the area of the second floor joists. When no wood can
be found to carry the canopy load, it is recommended to attach
a 1’’ x 4” board to the home (see illustration below) . . . horizontally
at the height desired for the canopy. The board can then be
secured by screws into each stud. On aluminum or vinyl siding,
tighten the bottom screws
only enough to hold board
snugly. Over-tightening can
compress the siding. The
board can be painted or
stained to match the siding.
Mark the center location for each
End Mounting Bracket
(one at
each end of the track) on the wood support system and on the
house. The marks made should be placed 5’-4” or 4’-2-1/4” apart.
Be sure to allow approximately 2” on the outside of each
outermost mark for inserting bolts into the brackets.
Center notch for 5’-4” or 4’-2-1/4” alignment
Allow 2” beyond
center of bracket
2”
Step 2
Attach
Extenders
Attach an
Extender
to each of the
End
Mounting Brackets
that are
mounted on the house, using the 2-3/4” bolts (C) and nuts (D)
provided. Be sure the top of the
Extender
is up (as shown).
Loosely hand-tighten the nuts.
c
d
(Attached at
house)
Screw or nail into
studs to support
1” x 4” board
Aluminum or
vinyl siding
1” x 4” board
*Extenders are used on
both ends when using
Heavy Duty track.
Fasteners & hardware provided:
Tools required:
1. Phillips screwdriver
2. hand drill
3. 3/16” drill bit
4. 1/8” drill bit
5. pencil
6. bubble-type level
7. tape measure
8. hacksaw
9. 8’ ladder
1
1
⁄
4
” Long
#10 Woodscrew
F010
Nut
F002
Allen Wrench
F009
2
3
⁄
4
”
Long
Bolt
F001
B.
D.
E.
C.
A.
3/4” Long
Tapping Screw
F005
