MAY DACAPO User manual

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DACAPO OPERATING MANUAL

WARRANTY
A 24 month warranty
is granted on this parasol,
including all operational parts.
Warranty does not cover damage
from improper use, strong winds
or rust film on spoke joints.
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A GOOD CHOICE
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By purchasing a DACAPO, you have opted for a MAY side-post
parasol of premium quality.
For long-lasting pleasure with your DACAPO we advise you to
observe the following points…
To guarantee highest precision of workmanship in the processing
of your new parasol, all metal components are manufactured on
state-of-the-art CNC-controlled lathes and milling machines.
Textile canopy coverings are CNC-cut – with a tolerance of 0.1 mm
- and sewn on industrial sewing machines on our premises. Our
assembly team takes special care when assembling and adjusting
your parasol before it then undergoes strict final inspection.

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Shading
For maximum shading we recommend positioning your
parasol as shown in the illustration opposite. Positions
apply to the northern hemisphere.
Weather-exposed locations
Large parasol canopies are particularly susceptible
to strong winds. For this reason we advise you to avoid
exposed locations (upwinds, slopes, wind tunnels).
Additional pedestal weight can only help stabilize the
parasol to a certain extent. East position:
not recommended
North position:
not recommended
South position:
recommended
Damage caused by wind
Your DACAPO parasol is not designed for comprehensive
protection in severe weather conditions. When strong
winds arise, close the parasol immediately. We cannot
assume warranty or liability for damage caused by wind.
West position:
recommended
CORRECT LOCATION OF POLE AND BED

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Push out cross arm (type DG), wind
up cross arm (type DK). Attach and
fasten star knob. Spread spoke.
Open canopy as illustrated to
minimize effort.
c) Swing up cross arm.
d) Let tube go.
a) Push cross arm to
vertical pole.
b) Push tube downwards.
Release
the strap.
Remove the protective sleeve.
Place the parasol pole into the tube
of the pedestal/concrete base and
fasten the clamp.
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We cannot assume any liability
for damage due to improper opening
and closing of the parasol.
Closure:
Release knob by turning anti-clockwise. Close
the canopy, allowing it to drop freely so that the
fabric is not caught between the spokes.
When closing the parasol, tie the strap in the form of
an eight around the canopy and the frame poles . Thus
scouring the fabric can be avoided. (No warranty)
Put knob through tubing and swing it up 90°. Put
canopy in position of your choice. Tighten knob in
clockwise direction. May require a nudge.
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PREPARING THE PARASOL FOR USE

360°
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Up to
90°
Up to
180°
Rotation adjustment (360°):
Loosen lower clamping lever. Rotate parasol in
position of your choice. Tighten lower clamp.
Tilting of ball joint (up to 90°/180°):
Put knob through tubing and swing it up 90°. Put
canopy in position of your choice. Tighten knob in
clockwise direction. May require a nudge.
Height adjustment (40 cm):
Loosen upper clamping lever. Raise parasol to
position of your choice.Tighten upper clamp.
In case cross arm sticks, a thin coat of silicon may
be applied.
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Ball joint
DK, DACAPO with crank
DG, DACAPO standard version
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OPERATING THE PARASOL

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Standard-length upper anchor tube
Aligning:
Align the parasol into the position required.
Drilling:
Drill the clearance hole for optional theft
and anti-twisting locks as follows:
Holes have been provided in the anchor
foot for the anti-twisting mechanism. Use
these as master/ guide holes and drill
from both sides through the parasol pole,
using a Ø 12,5 mm twist drill.
Fixing the lock:
Slip the bolt through the holes and mount
the lock.
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Extra-length upper anchor tube
Same procedure as with standard-length
(page 10).
DACAPO:
The parasol pole must be set at a height
where the height adjustment mechanism
cannot get damaged through drilling.
The bore hole must always be below the
spring adapter.
Do not install anti-theft and anti-twist
locks on the wheeled pedestal, otherwise
the mechanics will be destroyed.
parasol pole
height adjustment
mechanism
bore hole / through bore
spring adapter
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THEFT AND ANTI-TWISTING LOCKS

Canopy
All our awning fabrics are made of high-quality
materials. They are light-resistant,
colourfast and extremely robust. A special
finishing process also makes the fabrics water
repellent, oil and grease resistant as well as
resistant to emissions and pollution. However,
as with any textiles, minimal colour deviation,
slight pilling or differences in thread thickness
are unavoidable. Colour pigments in the thread
and water-proofing can appear as white stripes
in fabric creases.
Accordingly, in our conditions of sale and
delivery we have taken into account the
so-called “No-fault catalogue” published by the
German institution responsible for
industrial fabrics (Bundesverband Kunststoff-
und Schwergewebekonfektion e.V. Düsseldorf).
Changing canopy
Take off spoke system. Take allen wrench (size
6 mm) and unscrew ball pivot with 3 rotations.
Continue to screw till the spoke system is loosen.
Attention: Don’t let the spoke system
drop off. Catch it in your hands.
Cleaning the canopy
Clean canopy with a soft brush or with a high
pressure hose (max. 30°C / 303 K / 86 °F, max.
30 bar, min. distance 30 cm /12 inch). For
persistent dirt, add soap and rinse well. Make
sure that afterwards all soap is washed off.
Protective sleeve
To achieve maximum durability, it is advisable
to cover the canopy covering with the
protective sleeve every day after use. During
spells of bad weather it is essential to do so.
Before covering the parasol, make sure that
the fabric is completely dry. It is best to open
the parasol completely so that it can be dried in
the sun and wind. Non-observance can result
in premature aging, wear and mildew.
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allen wrench

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Winter storage
Make sure that the parasol canopy is comple-
tely dry, then close it as described on pages 6
and 7.
Best storage place: a dry and sheltered inside
area.
Storage outside can lead to material damage.
If storage outside cannot be avoided, the parasol
must be kept in an absolutely wind and weather
proof spot.
Store the parasol in a place where mice cannot
get at it.
Release both clamp levers about one turn to
avoid too high tension of the double clamp in
cold conditions.
To prevent scouring, set both clamp levers in
the direction of the gear.
To avoid scouring , place some soft, abrasion-
resistant (foam) material between the clamp
and the parasol pole.
Cleaning the metal parts
Dirt stains on aluminium parts can be removed
with a polishing. As the spokes are made of
spring steel, they may rust slightly. Use a
deruster to remove the rust film. All other
parts of your DACAPO parasol are
maintenance-free. If spokes get damaged,
they can easily be screwed off and replaced
individually.
foam material
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MAINTENANCE

Problem Solution
Cross arm does not move properly. Clean cross arm and thinly grease the sliding surface
with silicone spray.
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SELF-HELP AND DIAGNOSIS IN THE CASE OF FAULTS

Art. no. 357955
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