Frankford Umbrellas AURORA User manual

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Congratulations on purchasing your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella. The Aurora is
manufactured using the best materials and fabrics, and is designed to give you
many years of enjoyment. The following information is to inform you how to
operate your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella to ensure trouble free use and ease of
operation. Please follow these instructions as they are designed to assist
operation and prolong the life of your umbrella.
Your Aurora Umbrella is principally intended for use in low to moderate wind
conditions and will provide you with many hours of protection from sun and
light rain. You will get maximum benefit from your umbrella when you use it in
accordance with our instructions and in the weather condition for which it was
designed.
General Information
• Do not leave umbrella open when unattended, particularly in windy
conditions.
• Your Aurora Umbrella should be closed and securely strapped in strong
winds and adverse weather conditions.
• Always secure your umbrella to an appropriate base.
• Please avoid any modifications to your umbrella, except those made
by an authorized Frankford Umbrellas customer service agent. Some
modifications may void the warranty.
• Make sure your Aurora is dry and clean prior to storing away for extended
periods of time to prevent mold from developing.
• Be careful when closing to ensure the canopy does not get caught
or “pinched” by the umbrella arms. This is particularly important
before storing the umbrella away for extended periods of time or if
the umbrella is to be laid horizontally for storage. Damage to the fabric
caused by “pinching” is not covered by the warranty.
• Inspect the installation Fitting/Base on a regular basis and tighten as
necessary.
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Simple Maintenance Procedures
• In coastal or metropolitan environments, frequent washing (spray hose)
of the complete unit is very beneficial. Particularly the slider car, slider car
guide tracks, and rotating mechanism.
• Should the 16 rotating mechanism stop pin holes become filled with sand
or dust, etc., then by lifting your umbrella up the spigot by 1” will allow
the dust cover to be lifted and the 16 holes can be cleaned. This will be a
two man operation.
• Silicon spray in the slide car guide tracks will assist operation if required.
• Fold acrylic canvas as mentioned in “CLOSING THE AURORA” (Page 8).
This will prolong the new look of the canvas and prevent marking caused
by “pinching” in the alloy frame.
• If you have a cover bag it is advisable to use if the umbrella is not to be
used for an extended period of time.
• All parts are virtually maintenance free e.g. aluminum, stainless steel,
fiberglass etc. However, it is recommended that if the umbrella is not to
be used for a period of time (winter months) then it is a good idea to
place the umbrella in storage. You may even remove the spigot when the
umbrella is not is and stored for the season.
• The acrylic canvas may be cleaned or mold removed by using a mild
mixture of an approved mold remover and warm soapy water with a soft
bristle brush. Test first on the securing strap to ensure no damage will be
caused to the umbrella canopy fabric.
• Do not use bleach based detergents to clean the umbrella canopy.

RECacril Marine Grade Acrylic Fabric Infinity Process is a highly
technological finish, providing RECacril with a long lasting protection
against mold and mildew, excellent water and oil repellency and protects
you from both sun and water. However, the accumulation of dust, pollution
particles, foreign organic materials and general dirt can damage this
protection, shortening the life of the RECacril, so they should be removed.
The most effective method for maintaining RECacril is to clean the canvas
once a month with water using a low pressure hose. It is very important that
after cleaning with water, the canvas be allowed to completely dry before
rolling or storing your umbrella. If for any reason you have to roll and/or
store a wet umbrella, it must be unrolled and opened as soon as possible
to let it dry. In times of continuous rain it is advisable to keep the umbrella
rolled and stored.
If periodic washing with water is done, in most environments, you should
only need to do a more thorough cleaning every 2-3 years.
FABRIC CARE
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RECacril® is highly resistant to the growth of fungus, mold, and mildew,
however these can grow on embedded dirt. To clean these stains, follow
these more intensive cleaning procedures.
• Brush off dust and dirt with a soft brush. NEVER brush with stiff
brushes as this can damage the fabric finish.
• Prepare a solution with 10% household bleach, 20% solvent-free neutral
detergent (Free & Clear detergents) and 70% water.
• Apply the solution to the fabric, allowing to remain between 15 and 20
minutes maximum.
• Rinse with clean water several times. Any singular bleach residues
remaining on the canvas, combined with the sun, could damage the
fabric and stitching.
• Let air dry and do not close the umbrella until the canvas is completely
dry.
• Repeat the process if necessary.
• Brush off dust and dirt with a soft brush. NEVER brush with stiff
brushes since this can damage the fabric finish.
• Spray the umbrella with clean water. If a hose is used, avoid high
pressure.
• Prepare a solution of solvent-free soap in warm water (no more than
100°F) and apply it to the fabric and stitching.
• Scrub with a soft brush, allowing the solution to penetrate the fabric.
• Rinse with water to remove all traces of soap.
• Let air dry and do not close the umbrella until the canvas is completely
dry.
Casual Care & Cleaning
Intensive Care & Cleaning
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AURORA PARTS IDENTIFICATION
NOTE:
When the Aurora is closed, the swivel connection is near the top of the mast.
When the Aurora is open, the swivel connection is near the top of the mast.
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ARMS
SMALL END FITTINGS FOR CANOPY SCREW
SMALL STROPS (KNURL PIN NOT INCLUDED)
CANOPY BUTTONS
STRUTS
BOTTOM HUB
TUBE LOCATOR
3MM STAINLESS STEEL CABLE
HUB TUBE
TUBE HOLDER
TOP HUB
TOP HUB PULLEY
MAIN ARM
LARGE STROP (ALUMINIUM)
BARREL BOLTS
TOP STAY
SLIDER CAR
SLIDER CAR TILT KNOB
BOTTOM STAY
TOP BRACKET
MAST CAP
MAST WALL PULLEY
SWIVEL CONNECTION
MAST
WINDER CORD
WINDER HANDLE
INTERNAL WINDER UNIT (INCLUDING ROPE)
SPIGOT
SPIGOT ACETAL RING
ROTATING MECHANISM (COMPLETED SET)
LIFT OFF PIN
STAY BLOCK (BLACK SLIDER FITTING IN MAST)
SPACER BUTTONS WITH SCREW (4 ARMS ONLY)
KNURL PIN
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OPENING THE AURORA
• Remove the strap from the canopy.
• Gently spread the canopy arms open with
your hand. (Refer Figure A)
• Ensure the slider car knob is loose and
slider car can move freely (Refer Figure
B). Insert the winder handle (26) into the
hole on the side of the mast and rotate in a
clockwise direction.
• Continue winding until the canopy is fully
open. The bottom hub (6) will be seated into
the hub tube (9) and the edge of the canopy
should be tight (Refer Figure C).
NOTE: The optimum strength of the
umbrella is reached only when the slider car
is at its maximum height and the umbrella
canopy edge is horizontal to the ground.
The strength of the umbrella is lessened
when the canopy is in an angled position.
NOTE: The Winder Handle will become a
little harder to wind as the umbrella nears
fully open. This is normal particularly when
the acrylic canvas is new. Once the canopy
is fully opened hold the slider car knob (18)
and push the slider car up until the canopy
is at the desired tilt angle. Tighten slider car
knob (18) clockwise to secure the umbrella
at that angle.
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FIGURE C
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
• The tilt angle of the canopy can be adjusted
as required at any time by loosening the
slider car knob (18) and sliding the slider car
up and down the mast.
IMPORTANT: The slider car knob (18) must
be securely tightening, especially when
used in higher winds.

FIGURE C
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
CLOSING THE AURORA
• Turn the sider car tilt knob (18) counter-
clockwise until loose. Rotate the winder
handle (26) in an counter-clockwise direction.
The canopy will begin to collapse. Continue
winding in an counter-clockwise direction until
the canopy is mostly closed and the canopy
arms are pointing almost vertically down to the
ground.
• Hold the slider car tilt knob and pull the
slider car down the mast towards the
ground. The canopy should now be fully
closed. Reach around with one arm and
pull the canopy back towards the mast
to complete closing.
• FOLDING THE CANOPY NEATLY: To do
this stand in front of the canopy and find
the front four panels of fabric. Pull these
together towards your body and alternate
folding over remaining panels from left to
right with the sixth, seventh and eighth
panel. (Refer Figure B)
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• FITTING THE COVER BAG: Stand in front
of the folded canopy and open the cover
bag zip completely. Use the handle rod to
lift the cover bag behind the mast and up
as high as possible to clear the top of the
umbrella. Pull the cover bag down over the
top of the mast and canopy. Zip the cover
bag closed. The zip should be on the front
side of the canopy, not at the back of the