Dowco V324SE User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2019 G3 Full / Front Enclosure / Double Canopy
V324SE
PARTS LIST
TOOLS REQUIRED
1 Bow Canopy Frame (Figure 3)
1 Bow Canopy
1 Bow Canopy Boot
Measuring Tape
Center Punch
Drill
⁄" Drill Bit
Pencil
Phillips Screwdriver
2 Sets SAE Allen Wrenches
BOW HARDWARE PACKAGE
2 - "H" Brackets (1 ¼")
4 - ¼"-20 Barrel Nuts
2 - ¼"-20 Short Shoulder Bolts
2 - Deck Buttons w/ ¼"-20 x 1.5" Bolt
2 - ⁄x2" Bolts
2 - Lock Washers
2 - ⁄" Tri Wing Knob
2 - Plastic Shoulder Washers
8 - Self Drill Scews
WARNING
INDICATES POTENTIAL HAZARD
THAT COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR INJURY
CAUTION
INDICATES POTENTIAL
HAZARD THAT COULD
RESULT IN BOAT DAMAGE
NOTE
INDICATES SPECIAL INFORMATION
TO MAKE MAINTENANCE EASIER
OR INSTRUCTIONS CLEARER

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NOTE:
This double bimini is designed to fit the 2019 V324SE Pontoon Boat that has the a canopy brackets in the following locations:
Main Bracket from rear fence 80" Rear HDA 33.5" FWD HDA 16.5"
Measurements should be taken from the main bracket of the a canopy bracket as shown below for bow and extended a canopy brackets/hinges.
If the brackets are off more than 1-inch in either direction, the enclosure WILL NOT FIT.
All measurements are taken to the center of the brackets.
NOTE:
Your pontoon has been pre-assembled with an a canopy and a canopy frame from G3. The a canopy that is supplied with the pontoon is
not designed to be used with an enclosure. You must remove the standard a canopy and replace it with the a canopy that is supplied with the
purchase of your enclosure. Once the new canopy is installed, raise the entire unit to the "up" position. Make sure the a canopy is centered on the
frame between the port and starboard sides. This step is very critical, it will determine the final appearance of your completed enclosure.
80”
33.5” 16.50” 23”
97”
Main
AFT BOW
AB
STEP 1
Bracket location (A). Measure and place a mark on the top rail 102.5" forward from the a main bracket. Button location (B). Measure and
place a mark on the top rail 25" forward from (A).
STEP 2
Center the brackets/buttons at each mark as shown in Figure 2. Transfer the centers of each hole at the bottom of the bracket on to the rail
using a center punch.
STEP 3
Using ⁄" drill bit, drill holes completely through the top rail.
BRACKET LOCATIONS & ASSEMBLY (FIGURES 1 & 2)
FIG. 1
BUTTON MOUNTING DETAIL
DECK BUTTON
1/4-20 x 1 1/2
CSINK FASTENER
1/4-20 x 3/4
BARREL NUT

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SIDE ASSEMBLY
MAIN BOW
HOLD DOWN ARM
CROWN
AUXILLARY BOW
STEP 4
Replace the brackets. Insert a 1 ¾" bolt from the top through the bracket and the rail. Place a barrel nut on each bolt and tighten (Figure 2).
STEP 5
Follow the same procedure for the other side.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE TOP RAIL, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO DRILL A PILOT HOLE FIRST.
DECK BUTTON DETAIL
A
B
C
D
3
1
2
4
5
BOW
AFT
RAIL
SECONDARY BOW
FIG. 2
FIG. 3

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STEP 1
Insert crown pieces (1) into side assemblies (2) making sure that the bend in the center of the mid-frame is to the top following the curve of
the frame.
STEP 2
Aer each side assembly has been inserted into each crown piece secure each split with the provided 1/2" self-drilling screws by drilling
through the crown into the stakes of the side assemblies.
STEP 3
With two people, take the bow frame assembly onto the boat and insert the main bow tube into the previously installed bow H bracket (A).
Using two provided 5/16" x 2" bolts, lock washers and tri-wing knobs secure the frame to the rail (Figure 2).
STEP 4
Once the frame is secure, raise the assembly up and latch the hold-down arm (4) to the deck button (B) (Figure 2).
STEP 5
Lay the secondary and aux bows forward the a of the boat. Zip the front pocket of the bow canopy to the main bow (5). Release the hold
down arms (4) and zip the bow canopy to the a canopy. Push up the aux bow and zip to pocket - push the secondary bow up and zip to
pocket.
STEP 6
Center the bow canopy at this time before securing the hold-down arm (4) to the pontoon. Place end of hold-down arm (4) into bracket (B).
STEP 7
Move to the installation of the extended a frame/canopy (Figure 4).
STEP 1
Each curtain has a tag sewn in the upper le-hand corner of the flap. This will identify each curtain and give its location on the pontoon.
STEP 2
The curtain flaps will face the inside of the pontoon.
STEP 3
Zip all curtains to both canopy tops.
STEP 4
Zip all curtains together.
STEP 5
Leave the bottom of the curtains draped over the pontoon rails.
STEP 6
Make sure the bottom of the curtains are hanging the same length on both sides of the pontoon. This is where centering both of the canopy
tops is very important. If the curtains are uneven, you may have to remove all the curtains and re-center one or both canopy tops.
BOW CANOPY & BOW CANOPY FRAME ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 3)
CURTAINS (FIGURE 5)

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STEP 1
Make sure all curtains are zipped together.
STEP 2
Start with the a side curtains. Make sure the lower front corner of both
curtains hang the same distance from the door opening. Mark the location
of the nearest snap (A) on the aluminum rail and install the stud.
STEP 3
Find the last snap (B) on the same side. You may have to adjust the curtain
bottoms by pulling the curtains taut so they appear smooth along the rail.
You do not want the curtains to appear "wavy". Mark and install the stud.
STEP 4
Find the first snap (C) on the same side. Install the remaining studs.
INSTALLING SCEW STUD FASTENERS (FIGURE 5)
PORT DOOR
DOOR
DOORSTARBOARD
TYPICAL OVERHEAD VIEW
B
B
A
A
C
C
AFT BOW
CARE
WARNING
DO NOT TRAILER BOAT WITH ANY CANOPY TOP UP IN RADAR ARCH POSITION OR WITH THE ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLED!
NOTE:
THE GATE CURTAINS IF YOUR PURCHASE CONTAINS THEM GO BETWEEN THE BOW SIDE CURTAIN AND THE AFT SIDE CURTAINS.
AFT SIDE CURTAIN
(PORT)
AFT SIDE CURTAIN
(STARBOARD)
AFT CANOPY
BOW SIDE CURTAIN
(PORT)
BOW SIDE CURTAIN
(STARBOARD)
BOW CANOPY BOW CURTAIN(S)AFT CURTAIN)S)
EXTENDED AFT CANOPY
EXTENDED AFT
SIDE CURTAIN
(STARBOARD)
EXTENDED AFT
SIDE CURTAIN
(PORT)
FIG. 5