Frontgate 68286A Installation instructions

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
11 ft. European - Octagon
Item #68286A
Side Mount Umbrella
Please contact one of our Product Specialists for assembly assistance
or questions at 1-800-537-8484 or email [email protected].
© 2020 Frontgate, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 4/20

16
Clamp (1)
Collar (1)
Stem (1)
Steel Wrench (1)
Crank Handle (1)
Base Shell Base Lid
A
C
I
L
B
D
F
E
G
H
J
K
A- Base Shell and Base Lid G - Double Wind Vent Canopy
B- Collar Base Stem H - Removable Crank Handle
C - Main Frame I-Socket A - To extend and retract arm
D - Arm Connector J-Socket B - To open and close canopy
E- Inner Frame Arm K - Release Knob
F- Gemel Hinge L - Crank Handle Storage
REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
•200 lbs. all purpose sand (not included).
NOTE: Avoid allowing sand into the center section of the base shell.
11ft. European Side Mount Umbrella
Item # 68286A
Thank you for purchasing Frontgate’s European Cantilever umbrella. Please
remove all contents from the package and inspect all parts.
CAUTION: To reduce personal injury and damage to your umbrella, read and
follow this Assembly and Operation information.
CHECK LIST:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
•Close the umbrella in windy conditions or when a storm approaches.
Never allow the umbrella to flap in the wind; this could damage the canopy.
•Do not leave open umbrella unattended. If damage occurs, this is not covered
by the warranty.
•When adjusting the umbrella, make sure that no person(s) or item(s) are close to
the umbrella. This is important to prevent injury or material damage.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
•When not in use, close and cover umbrella with a protective cover.
•Allow a wet canopy to dry opened up.
•If necessary, clean the fabric with lukewarm water, mild detergent, and a sponge.
•Wipe sliding marks on the aluminum poles with a damp cloth.
Winter Storage:
•Store in a dry place.
After the Winter:
•Check the condition and function of the umbrella. Any defects must be repaired by
a professional.

2
CAUTION: Fully assembled, the
European Side Mount umbrella
weighs over 300 lbs. Moving the
umbrella fully assembled will
increase the risk of damage to your
umbrella and can cause serious
injury. We recommend a two-person
team to assemble the umbrella.
To ASSEMBLE Base:
1. Select area to set base and place in
desired location.
2. Remove base lid from base shell (Fig. 1)
then insert the base stem into the base
shell (Fig. 2). Turn collar base stem in a
clockwise motion to engage
threading.
3. Fill base shell with all purpose sand (not
included) (Fig. 3). NOTE: Base weight
holds up to 200 lbs. of sand. To achieve
minimum base weight, it is necessary to
pack sand into shell and partially wet
down with water.
4. Remove the base stem carefully and
avoid allowing sand into the center of the
base shell (Fig. 4).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow sand to spill
into the center of the base (Fig. 4) as it will
interfere with collar base stem installation.
5. Place base lid back onto base shell.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 3)
Avoid allowing sand into the
center of the base shell.
!
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 4)
5
To ROTATE Umbrella:
1. Unlock the position of the umbrella by turning the collar of the base in a
counter-clockwise direction (Fig. 13).
2. Grab the main frame and rotate the umbrella (Fig. 14) in either direction to choose
your desired location (Fig. 15).
3. After desired location is chosen, return the base collar back to its original position
and lock umbrella position by turning the collar clockwise (Fig. 16).
(Fig. 15) (Fig. 16)
(Fig. 13) (Fig. 14)
SET UP:

3
Steel
Wrench
Stem
Clamp
Stem
(Fig. 6) (Fig. 7)
(Fig. 5)
To INSTALL Main Frame:
1. Make sure collar of base stem is loose. Insert main frame into collar base stem.
(Fig. 8).
2. Tighten collar of the base stem by turning clockwise to secure into place
(Fig. 9).
To ASSEMBLE Collar Base Stem:
1. Re-insert the base stem into the base. Turn collar base stem clockwise
to engage threading. Insert steel wrench provided into top of stem and tighten
(Fig. 5). NOTE: To avoid damage to your base, do not over-tighten base stem.
2. Insert clamp onto base stem and align gaps with base stem grooves (Fig. 6).
3. Attach collar to top of the base stem by engaging threading. Do not completely
tighten before inserting main frame umbrella (Fig. 7).
(Fig. 8)
Main Frame
Main Frame
Collar Base
Stem
(Fig. 9)
4
(Fig.10) (Fig.11)
(Fig.12)
Socket A
Release
Knob
Socket B
Socket B
Socket A
Socket A
To EXTEND and RETRACT Arm:
1. Turn release knob counter-clockwise to unlock arm. Insert crank handle
fully into Socket A (Fig. 10), crank handle will snap into place, slowly crank the
handle clockwise until crank handle stops and arm is fully extended.
CAUTION: Arm must be fully extended before retracting. Do not over crank, as it
will damage your umbrella. To lock arm, turn release knob clockwise.
To OPEN Umbrella:
1. Insert crank handle fully into Socket B (Fig. 11), crank handle will snap into place,
then slowly crank the handle clockwise until canopy is completely open and
hub is inserted under center pole and crank handle stops.
To CLOSE Umbrella:
1. Set canopy to horizontal position and turn crank handle Socket B
counter-clockwise.
To TILT Umbrella:
1. Insert crank handle into Socket A
(Fig. 12) and slowly crank
counter-clockwise to desired
degree of vertical shade.
OPERATION:

3
Steel
Wrench
Stem
Clamp
Stem
(Fig. 6) (Fig. 7)
(Fig. 5)
To INSTALL Main Frame:
1. Make sure collar of base stem is loose. Insert main frame into collar base stem.
(Fig. 8).
2. Tighten collar of the base stem by turning clockwise to secure into place
(Fig. 9).
To ASSEMBLE Collar Base Stem:
1. Re-insert the base stem into the base. Turn collar base stem clockwise
to engage threading. Insert steel wrench provided into top of stem and tighten
(Fig. 5). NOTE: To avoid damage to your base, do not over-tighten base stem.
2. Insert clamp onto base stem and align gaps with base stem grooves (Fig. 6).
3. Attach collar to top of the base stem by engaging threading. Do not completely
tighten before inserting main frame umbrella (Fig. 7).
(Fig. 8)
Main Frame
Main Frame
Collar Base
Stem
(Fig. 9)
4
(Fig.10) (Fig.11)
(Fig.12)
Socket A
Release
Knob
Socket B
Socket B
Socket A
Socket A
To EXTEND and RETRACT Arm:
1. Turn release knob counter-clockwise to unlock arm. Insert crank handle
fully into Socket A (Fig. 10), crank handle will snap into place, slowly crank the
handle clockwise until crank handle stops and arm is fully extended.
CAUTION: Arm must be fully extended before retracting. Do not over crank, as it
will damage your umbrella. To lock arm, turn release knob clockwise.
To OPEN Umbrella:
1. Insert crank handle fully into Socket B (Fig. 11), crank handle will snap into place,
then slowly crank the handle clockwise until canopy is completely open and
hub is inserted under center pole and crank handle stops.
To CLOSE Umbrella:
1. Set canopy to horizontal position and turn crank handle Socket B
counter-clockwise.
To TILT Umbrella:
1. Insert crank handle into Socket A
(Fig. 12) and slowly crank
counter-clockwise to desired
degree of vertical shade.
OPERATION:

2
CAUTION: Fully assembled, the
European Side Mount umbrella
weighs over 300 lbs. Moving the
umbrella fully assembled will
increase the risk of damage to your
umbrella and can cause serious
injury. We recommend a two-person
team to assemble the umbrella.
To ASSEMBLE Base:
1. Select area to set base and place in
desired location.
2. Remove base lid from base shell (Fig. 1)
then insert the base stem into the base
shell (Fig. 2). Turn collar base stem in a
clockwise motion to engage
threading.
3. Fill base shell with all purpose sand (not
included) (Fig. 3). NOTE: Base weight
holds up to 200 lbs. of sand. To achieve
minimum base weight, it is necessary to
pack sand into shell and partially wet
down with water.
4. Remove the base stem carefully and
avoid allowing sand into the center of the
base shell (Fig. 4).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow sand to spill
into the center of the base (Fig. 4) as it will
interfere with collar base stem installation.
5. Place base lid back onto base shell.
(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 3)
Avoid allowing sand into the
center of the base shell.
!
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 4)
5
To ROTATE Umbrella:
1. Unlock the position of the umbrella by turning the collar of the base in a
counter-clockwise direction (Fig. 13).
2. Grab the main frame and rotate the umbrella (Fig. 14) in either direction to choose
your desired location (Fig. 15).
3. After desired location is chosen, return the base collar back to its original position
and lock umbrella position by turning the collar clockwise (Fig. 16).
(Fig. 15) (Fig. 16)
(Fig. 13) (Fig. 14)
SET UP:

16
Clamp (1)
Collar (1)
Stem (1)
Steel Wrench (1)
Crank Handle (1)
Base Shell Base Lid
A
C
I
L
B
D
F
E
G
H
J
K
A- Base Shell and Base Lid G - Double Wind Vent Canopy
B- Collar Base Stem H - Removable Crank Handle
C - Main Frame I-Socket A - To extend and retract arm
D - Arm Connector J-Socket B - To open and close canopy
E- Inner Frame Arm K - Release Knob
F- Gemel Hinge L - Crank Handle Storage
REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY:
•200 lbs. all purpose sand (not included).
NOTE: Avoid allowing sand into the center section of the base shell.
11ft. European Side Mount Umbrella
Item # 68286A
Thank you for purchasing Frontgate’s European Cantilever umbrella. Please
remove all contents from the package and inspect all parts.
CAUTION: To reduce personal injury and damage to your umbrella, read and
follow this Assembly and Operation information.
CHECK LIST:
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
•Close the umbrella in windy conditions or when a storm approaches.
Never allow the umbrella to flap in the wind; this could damage the canopy.
•Do not leave open umbrella unattended. If damage occurs, this is not covered
by the warranty.
•When adjusting the umbrella, make sure that no person(s) or item(s) are close to
the umbrella. This is important to prevent injury or material damage.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
•When not in use, close and cover umbrella with a protective cover.
•Allow a wet canopy to dry opened up.
•If necessary, clean the fabric with lukewarm water, mild detergent, and a sponge.
•Wipe sliding marks on the aluminum poles with a damp cloth.
Winter Storage:
•Store in a dry place.
After the Winter:
•Check the condition and function of the umbrella. Any defects must be repaired by
a professional.

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
11 ft. European - Octagon
Item #68286A
Side Mount Umbrella
Please contact one of our Product Specialists for assembly assistance
or questions at 1-800-537-8484 or email [email protected].
© 2020 Frontgate, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 4/20