The Forester
ShadeTree
®
Canopy Systems
Assembly Instructions
ShadeTree Cool Living, LLC
— For questions or assistance call
800-894-3801
.
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Care and cleaning of your ShadeTree
®
Canopies
1.
ShadeTree
®
tracks
should be cleaned regularly to keep
debris and dirt from accumulating and interfering with the
rollers. Simply use a mild detergent with a small soft brush,
such as a toothbrush, and gently wipe or brush along the
inside of the tracks. To maintain a smoothly operating
system, apply a paste car wax such as Kit
TM
or Turtlewax
TM
to
the roller tracks. Allow the wax to dry then wipe off with a
clean, soft cloth.
Note: Do NOT use oil or any wet lubricant,
such as WD-40, on the tracks as it would attract more dirt.
For ultimate performance, use
ShadeTree
®
EasyRider Track
Lubricant
.
2.
Fabric
should be cleaned regularly before substances such as
dirt, roof particles, etc., are allowed to accumulate on and
become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be cleaned
without being removed from the cross members. Simply
brush off any loose dirt, roof particles, etc.; hose down and
clean with a mild natural soap in lukewarm water (no more
than 100º F.) Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. DO NOT USE
DETERGENTS! For ultimate performance, use
ShadeTree
®
Canopy Cleaner Mold & Mildew Stain Remover
.
3. For stubborn stains soak the fabric for approximately 20
minutes in a solution of no more than 1/4 cup (2 oz.)
natural soap per gallon of water at approximately 100º F.
Rinse thoroughly in cold water to remove all of the soap.
Note: Excessive soaking in bleach can deteriorate sewing
threads. This method of cleaning may remove part of the
water repellency and the fabric should receive an application
of an air-curing water-repellent treatment, such as APCO,
UNISEAL, SUNSEAL or similar products, if water repellency is a
factor. For ultimate performance, use
ShadeTree
®
Canopy
Cleaner Mold & Mildew Stain Remover
and
ShadeTree
®
Water Repellent
.
4. When washing or cleaning, DO NOT SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE
HEAT as the fabric will shrink. DO NOT STEAM PRESS OR DRY
IN ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYERS, but allow to air dry.
5. In cases where canopies are taken down & stored, they should
be cleaned and allowed to air dry, before being stored in a dry,
well ventilated area.
How to remove ShadeTree
®
Canopies
for end-of season storage:
1. Remove the
Top Lock Brackets
at the “retracted” end
of each track (see step 9.)
2. Loosen the
Roller Pin Lock
which holds the last Cross
Member in a fixed position (see step 8.)
3. Then simply roll the
Cross Members
out of the
“retracted” end of the track. The tracks can remain up
year-round.
4.
If a canopy is dirty
and requires washing before
storage, simply spread the canopy on a driveway or
other flat surface. Wash, using a broom and bucket of
warm water and a mild soap, such as Ivory Snow.
Be sure to rinse well by hosing with a clear water. Allow to
air-dry completely in the sun before rolling canopies up for
storage.
(Do not store wet canopies!)
Here’s a chance to earn $50!
We regularly use pictures in our advertising materials. If you
send us reproducible pictures of your new ShadeTree
®
canopy installation, and we use them in any of our
advertising, we will send you $50. Interesting before-and-
after pictures will receive an additional $50. Of course,
attractive landscaping and patio furniture will be a factor in
selecting pictures to be used. Architects, builders and
installers will receive credit mentions in the advertising.
