FIM C-SERIES Operator's manual

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C-SERIES PATIO UMBRELLAS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND RECOMMENDED USE
READ THIS HANDBOOK IMMEDIATELY.
These instructions are provided for your safety and to facilitate the assembly of the CAPRI
umbrella.
Please follow the instructions carefully.
Failure to do so may result in injury or damage. If in doubt contact your dealer.
∆This symbol indicates very important information. Follow instructions
accompanied by this symbol with extreme care. This does not mean that the
other information contained in this handbook is not important.
Keep this handbook for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
∆APPLIES TO ALL IN THIS SECTION
1. INSTRUCTIONS
•Please read and follow all the instructions.
•Damage or injury may result if the umbrella is not assembled and used as described
herein.
•For safe use it is essential that anyone using the umbrella read all the instructions in
advance.
•Only persons familiar with the safety aspects should operate this umbrella.
2. PRECAUTIONS
•Your umbrella serves as a protection from the sun, not as protection from all bad
weather. It must be closed and removed from the frame in the presence of strong
winds or thunderstorms, as well as heavy rain or snow.
•Always close and remove the umbrella from its frame at night, when you are not at
home, and whenever it is not under control.
•The base must be weighed down with a minimum weight of 100 kg (200 lbs)
•Always remove the handle from the winch and keep it out of children's reach.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
COMPONENTS (fig. 1):
A Base (A)
B Base (B)
B' Base (B')
C Base pole
D Vertical pole
E Cantilever pole
F Umbrella
GWinch
H Handle
IRod
LCap
M Bag of hardware
N Adjustment key
BASE ASSEMBLY (fig. 2 - fig. 2 Bis)
Assemble the base as shown in fig 2.
Place the four slabs in position in the base.
IMPORTANT: the two holes (a) in the base pole (C) must match the two holes (a') of base
(B).
∆: Tighten the base bolts well.
∆: Ballast the base with a weight of at least 100 KG (200 lbs).
FRAME ASSEMBLY (Fig. 3 - fig.3a - fig. 3b - fig. 3c - fig. 3d)
1. (fig 3a) Slip the cantilever pole (E) into the vertical pole (D) and block the two parts
with the bolt (P).
The adjustment screw (Q) must be turned downwards.
∆: Tighten the bolt (P) well.
2. (fig 3b) Insert the vertical pole (D) in the base pole (C).
IMPORTANT: the vertical pole (D) must be pushed all the way into the square housing of
the adjustment ring (O).
3. (fig. 3c) grip the umbrella and slip the umbrella attachment (R) into the
cantilever pole (E)
∆: the umbrella attachment (R) must be pushed all the way into the cantilever
pole (E).
4. (fig.3) pass the steel cable (Z) through the pulley (S).
5. (fig. 3d) fit the handweel (T) into the threaded hole of the vertical pole (D).
6. Insert the winch slot (G) onto the handwheel screw (T).
Next insert the winch (G) pin (b) into the hole (b') of the vertical pole (D)
and screw the handweel (T) well in.
7. Insert the handle (H) into the hole of the winch (G).
Your umbrella is now ready for use.

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HOW TO USE YOUR UMBRELLA
OPENING THE UMBRELLA (fig.3)
IMPORTANT: Before opening the umbrella remove the tie string and with you hands on
the ribs slightly open the umbrella.
To open the umbrella , gently turn the handle (H) of the winch G) clockwise, taking care not to
force the mechanism.
∆: the umbrella must only be opened when the closed umbrella is not
tilted (perpendicular to the ground).
UMBRELLA ADJUSTMENT (fig. 4)
1. Insert the adjustment key (N) into the adjustment screw (Q).
IMPORTANT: push the adjustment key (N) right into the screw head (Q).
2. Loosen the adjustment screw (Q) rotating the key (N) half a turn
counterclockwise.
3. Rotate the cantilever pole (E) using the key (N) as a lever until the
umbrella reaches the desired angle.
4. Block the adjustment screw (Q) rotating the key (N) clockwise.
∆: The tilt adjustment is to be performed only when the umbrella is
open.
ROTATION OF THE UMBRELLA AROUND THE BASE (fig. 5 - fig. 2)
The frame can rotate 360º around the base and can be fixed in 20 different positions by
inserting the key (U) into the adjustment ring (O) (Fig.5).
IMPORTANT: The key (U) must be inserted into the adjustment ring (O) at hole (a) of the
base pole (C) (fig. 2).
REMOVAL OF THE UMBRELLA FROM THE FRAME (fig. 3 - fig. 6))
1. Close the umbrella by rotating the handle (H) counterclockwise.
∆: The umbrella must only be closed when it is not tilted.
2. Loosen the handwheel (T), remove the winch (G) from the vertical pole (D)
and remove the steel cable (Z) from the pulley (S).
3. Remove the umbrella (F) from the frame by removing attachment (R) from
the cantilever pole (E).
4. Put the cap (L) on using the rod (I) (fig 6).

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
REMOVING THE WINCH AND COVERING THE UMBRELLA (fig. 7 -
7a - 7b)
1. (fig. 7) undo screw (V) and free the steel cable (Z) .
2. (fig. 7a) release the 6 tabs (X) from the 6 ribs (W).
3. (fig. 7b) remove the screw (V') from the umbrella attachment (R).
4. Remove the umbrella attachment (R) from the umbrella pole(J).
5. Remove the steel cable (Z) from the umbrella pole (J) and from the
umbrella attachment (R). In this way you can remove the winch (G) from
the umbrella (fig. 7b).
6. Remove the cover from the umbrella pole (J).
WASHING THE COVER
1. Remove the cover from the umbrella.
2. Wash the cover by hand in lukewarm water 30 ºC (90 ºF)
3. Allow the cover to dry but do not tumble dry or iron.
4. Replace the cover on the frame.
CHANGING A RIB (FIG. 7a - 8 - 8a)
1. Relase the 6 tabs from the 6 ribs (W) (fig. 7a)
2. Relase the rib to be changed (W) from the housing (Y') pulling forcefully
upwards (fig.8).
3. Rotate the rib (W) 180º and release the other end from the band (Y'') pulling
firmly upwards (fig. 8a).
4. Change the rib repeating the above operations in reverse.
STORING THE UMBRELLA AT THE END OF THE SEASON
At the end of the season, before storing your CAPRI away, clean the frame with a damp cloth
and dry.
∆: Check that no parts are damaged. Should any parts be damaged contact the
dealer where it was purchased and order the spare parts.
Touch up any chipped paint.
For perfect conservation of the CAPRI during the winter months store in a dry place.
IMPORTANT: to avoid damage caused by mould or oxidation never put your umbrella
away in wet or damp condition.

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C-SERIES PARTS LIST
covers models
C02/Tuscany • C03/Capri • C04/Elba • C05/Como • C06 Paragon • C07/C08 /Eclipse
Shown in
Fig.# Part Description Part
ID
1 Hardware bag for freestanding base M1
2 Center base cross – bottom notched A1
2 Center base cross – top notched B1
2 Base cross extensions (4 per base) B2
2 Base tube with stamped bottom plate C1
Not shown Nylon cover plate for base bolts O1
2 Nylon rotation disk with holes for locking pin O2
2 Brass rotation locking pin U1
3a Upright pole D1
3a Corner pulley for upright pole S1
3a Aluminum elbow for top of upright pole – C02 Tuscany only TD2
3a Wood pole section for upright pole – C02 Tuscany only TD3
3a Angled pole bottom section to fit over base tube – C02 Tuscany only TD4
3a Cantilever pole – aluminum extrusion only E1
3a Tilt mechanism complete, to insert into cantilever pole extrusion Q1
3a Cantilever pole complete with tilt mechanism EQ
3a S/S Bolt 5/16”x3 ¼”, nut & washer to connect upright and cantilever pole P1
3c Top casting nylon with pulley R1
3d Crank box with S/S cable, complete G1
3d Crank box plastic cover only, with aluminum face plate G2
3d Crank handle H1
3d Knob to attach crank box T1

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Shown in
Fig.# Part Description Part
ID
4 Tilt adjustment key complete with nylon handle and string N1
4 Nylon handle only for tilt key N2
6 Rain cap L1
6 Removable Rain Cap Rod I1
7 Locking screw for s/s cable loop – nylon hubs only V1
7 Locking screw for s/s cable loop – wood hubs only V2
7a Attachment tab to fasten umbrella cover to rib ends X1
7b Center tube with conical end cap J1
7b Rubber seal ring for center tube J2
Not shown Rib spreader / stopper ring for center tube J3
7b S/S fastening bolt ¼” x 2 ½” with locking nut and washer, for top casting V4
8 Bottom hub Y1
8a Top hub Y2
8a Welded wire ring – nylon hubs only Y3
8a Center tube assembly complete with top hub and spreader ring YJ
8a Nylon insert for aluminum rib – with attachment screw for umbrella cover REA
8a Nylon insert for aluminum rib – slotted hook end, connecting rib to hub REH
8a Nylon insert for aluminum rib – strut to rib connection, with bolt to replace rivet RER
8 Aluminum rib 62.5” for C- Series 10.5’/ 6 rib umbrellas, complete with strut W01
8 Long aluminum rib 75 ¼” for C04/C07/C08, complete with strut W02
8 Short aluminum rib 54” for C04/C07/C08, complete with strut W03
8 Wood rib 63” for C02 Tuscany , complete with strut TWR
7a Brass cap nut to attach umbrella cover – C02 Tuscany only TWN
ALWAYS SPECIFY UMBRELLA
MODEL WHEN ORDERING PARTS!