Lay the canopy on a flat clean surface.
The extra fabric length should be
removed from the back end of the
canopy. This is the end opposite the
handle. Remove the
Roller Sleeve
assemblies at both ends of the back
canopy
Cross Member.
To do this, first
fully extend the
Roller
, then push down
on the locking tab and pull
Roller Sleeve
outward (Fig. 2A).
Remove the
Fabric Clamp
. To do this,
insert a flat head screw driver between
the canopy fabric and the
Fabric Clamp
.
Pry upward to release the
Fabric Clamp
(Fig. 2B).
From the back end of the canopy,
measure the same distance that was
taken off the track length. Make a mark
at this distance on both outside edges
of the fabric (Fig. 2C).
Place the
Bottom Cross Member
(aluminum) underneath the canopy,
centering it on the two marks. Position
the
Bottom Cross Member
so the
punched square holes at the ends are
facing downward. Holding the
Bottom
Cross Member
in this position,
reassemble the
Fabric Clamp
by
snapping the
Fabric Clamp
in place at
both ends and pressing down, working
toward the center (Fig. 2D).
Insert the
Roller Sleeve
assemblies back
into the
Bottom Cross Member
, ensuring
that the locking tab engages the
corresponding punched square hole in
the
Bottom Cross Member
(Fig. 2E).
Measure the canopies to ensure the desired length is correct
before trimming off excess canopy material. Remove the
canopies and place on a flat, clean surface. To remove the excess
canopy material, use the edge of the
Fabric Clamp
as a guide
when cutting with a sharp utility knife (Fig. 2F).
ShadeTree
®
Canopy Systems
Assembly Instructions
The Forester
ShadeTree Cool Living, LLC
— For questions or assistance call
800-894-3801
.
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Each canopy has the handle overhang approximately 18” from the
tracks. This drop handle is for opening and closing the canopies,
but it is also important for catching the wind to cause the wind-
release mechanism to activate. Therefore, we encourage you NOT
to shorten it. However, if you must have less than an 18” overhang,
follow the instructions below for shortening the handle height.
1. Remove the 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.
Step 7
Adjusting
Handle Height
(optional)
1/2
” fro
m e
nd
1/4” mounting hole
If your application requires track lengths in a shorter increment
than provided, then you can cut the track using a hacksaw or
miter saw. Ensure that the cut is square.
Cut the excess length
from the end of the track that has the 1/4” side holes.
Once the cut has been made, two 1/4” mounting holes must be
redrilled. Refer to the figure below for the location.
Step 8
Shortening
Track Length
(optional)
If you have shortened the track length, you will also need to
shorten the canopy length, see the step, Step 9.
1” fr
om
end
* for
Heavy-Duty
Track, two 5/16”
holes need to be made on center at
1” from the end on the bottom and
2” from the end on the bottom. This
is because the Heavy-Duty Track
requires extenders on both ends.
2” fr
om
end
Standard Track
Step 9
Shortening
Canopy Length
(optional)
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
Fig. 2B
Fig. 2C
Fig. 2C
Fig. 2D
Fig. 2D
Fig. 2E
Fig. 2E
Fig. 2F
Fig. 2F
