Step 5: (cont.)
other end (of the pole) into the bracket on the opposite side of the
boat from that amount. BE VERY CAREFUL AS YOU BEND
THE POLE - IT WILL FLEX BACK STRAIGHT VERY
QUICKLY IF NOT HELD SECURELY. Repeat for the second
and third 8-Section pole and the other mounting brackets.
Step 6:
Unfold Pontoon Enclosure. The underside has several pieces of
Hook & Loop fastener stitched into the fabric, that align with the
support poles. Place the top up and over the poles (Velcro side towards the poles - zippered door panel towards the interior of
the playpen area) and center it over the pole at that location and hook the Velcro back onto itself to secure around the pole. If
the poles have slid out of position while placing the fabric, simply slide them back into place.
Once all the Velcro pieces have been secured around the poles, re-align the top to the frame to properly center it.
Step 7:
Unfold and assemble together the 3-Section center pole. The Top has two pockets stitched
into it, front and rear. From underside of the Top, slide the pole over the top of the three
bent poles and position one end of the pole into the larger of the pockets. Slightly stretch
the material to allow the other end of the pole to slide into the smaller of the pockets. This
now supports the center section of the Top. There is a short section of Velcro strap in the
center of the enclosure. Wrap this arund both the center support pole and the top support
pole and secure onto itself.
Step 8:
Spaced around the outside perimeter of the enclosure
you will find several sewn-in adjustable buckles. You
will be securing the fabric to the stern and sides of the
playpen area on your boat and installing the self-
tapping male snaps into the outside of the lower playpen
railing. These snaps will connect to the buckles using
the webbing snap/strap assemblies. it is best to start in
the rear section at the mounting bracket locations and
work your way evenly for one side of the boat. Insert
several of the shorter webbing/snap assemblies into the
sewn-in buckles on the enclosure - per the illustration.
Pulling the fabric taut and straight, locate the position on the railing where the female snap on the first strap will fall - these
should all be in line with the side mounting brackets. Install a male screw snap into the center of the railing where deter-
mined. Position the snaps together and pull the webbing strap to snug the fabric.
Adjustable Buckle Assembly Instructions:
Thread webbing through adjustable buckle. Insert the end
from the backside of the buckle, through the middle opening
on buckle as shown in the picture. Now insert end of web-
bing through the bottom opening of the buckle (from the
front side) and pull down until the strap is tightened securely
as in the pictures to the right.
