Roswell Area 53 Bimini Series Setup guide

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Installation & Usage Instructions
Part # C910-1740 & C910-1741
Area 53 Bimini
REV 11-Apr-17
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TOOLS NEEDED
3/16” Allen Key
PACKAGE CONTENTS
(x1) Port Front Bow (x1) Starboard Front Bow(x2) Center Tube (x1) Starboard
Mounting Tube
(x1) Port
Mounting Tube
(x2) Stainless
Arms
(x2) Middle Bow
(x4) Plastic Clamp
Inserts
(x2) Mounting Tube
Clamp
(x1) Canvas
(x8) #8 Self Drilling and
Tapping Phillips Screws
(x2) 5/16”
Shoulder Bolt
(x4) 1/4-20 x 0.75” (x2) 3/8-16 x 0.50”
Set Screw
(x4) 1.115”x0.541”
Nylon Washer
(x2) Pivot Washer
THREADLOCKER
RED
Threadlock Tape Measure Drop Cloth Drill
5/16” Drill Bit
Prepare your workspace:
Clear an area near the boat. Make sure there is an unobstructed path from the
boat to the setup area. We suggest assembling the bimini on a dropcloth to
prevent damaging or scratching the nish of the parts. Make sure there are no
overhead obstructions (rafters, garage door, hanging light xtures, etc.)
Unpack the bimini:
Be careful to avoid marking or scratching when removing the bimini from its
packaging. As you unpack each part, carefully lay them out on the dropcloth.
Note:
Remove the hardware as necessary to ensure that parts are not lost.
Torque
Wrench
ABefore assembling anything measure your tower width as illustrated. This measurement
will make sure you have the correct bimini for your tower. Measure from the center of
the port foot to the center of the starboard foot. If your tower is between 76 and 88in
make sure you have a narrow bimini (C910-1740). If your tower is between 88in and
102in make sure you have a wide bimini (C910-1741).
76-88” Narrow
88-102”Wide
#2 Phillips
Screwdriver
#2 Phillips
Driver Bit
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DRepeat the same procedure as Steps B & C on the middle
bow. Both middle bows are identical and not side specic.
Install all 4 screws on one side of the bow as illustrated
Slide the front bow through the pocket in the front of the canvas. Make sure
the taco ttings are facing towards the canvas (top of bimini when installed).
E
CInstall all 4 screws from the inside of the bow as illustrated to avoid screw contact with the fabric. Using a drill and Phillips
bit, thread the center screws into the center and front bows. Be careful not to strip the head of the screw or the threads in
the aluminum tubing. Debur the heads of the screws if necessary to avoid sharp edges.
#2
Phillips
BAfter unwrapping all of the bimini components from the packaging, lay out the 2 front bows and a center tube them on
a drop cloth. Arrange the front bows such that the middle bow hinge is facing upward on both sides. Align the 2 front
bows with the center bow using the appropriate set of holes on the front bows. If you have the wide version of the
bimini use holes BB. If you have the narrow version of the bimini use holes AA.
(x4)
1. 2.
#2
Phillips
(x4)
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BB
Note orientation - Up
AA
AA BB
Note orientation - Up
AA BB
BB AA

F1. Slide the middle bow through the center pocket on the canvas. 2.
Insert the middle bow pivot balls into the taco ttings. 3. Secure
the middle bow in place using the retaining pin.
1. 2. 3.
(x2)
(x2)
(x2) Torque to 15 Ft.Lbs
GAssemble the 2 stainless arms to the frame and fabric assembly as shown. The arms are
not side specic. Use a drop of red Loctite on the threads of each of the 2 bolts. Use only
one of the pivot washers per side for now.
THREADLOCKER
RED
3/16”
HInstall the bimini mounting arms to the tower. Gently tighten the bolts for now.
The position of the arms will need to be adjusted a bit later on. Mount the arms
close to even in height from the hull.
8-10”
THREADLOCKER
RED
3/16”
(x4)
Note: Canvas not shown for image clarity
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Check this distance to make sure the stainless arm is
bottomed out in Anchor tubes.
Equal
Equal Equal
Equal
13.5”
Velcro Straps
Rear Tube
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K L
We recommend this step be done with the Velcro
straps released. Test your quick release pins on both
sides of the bimini by removing and re-inserting each
pin a few times. If either is dicult to remove and/or
re-insert please proceed to the next page for trouble-
shooting.
JPlace the fabric over the tower and loosely secure it along the rear tower tube and bimini frame using the velcro straps.
For optimal fabric t you should attach the velcro straps starting with the center ones and working your way to the
outer ones. After attching the velcro straps level the bimini frame and adjust the position of the mounting arms to get
the fabric tensions as close to “not-to-tight and not-to-loose”as possible. Tighten up the velcro straps and adjust until
best t is achieved.
IWith one person on each side of the frame and canvas, slide the stainless arms into the anchor tubes on each side. This
is where you may have to adjust the angle of the anchor tubes that were left loose in the previous step. Make sure the
stainless arms are bottomed out in the Anchor tubes. Note: You can apply some silicon lubricant to the stainless arms to
make them easier to insert.
Two people are required for this step
Note: Canvas not shown for image clarity
If there are no diculties inserting or removing the
quick release pins, you can now install the mounting
clamp set screw. Apply red thread lock to the screws
before installing. Tighten and apply red thread lock to
the clamp bolts.
Torque to 15 Ft.Lbs
THREADLOCKER
RED3/16”
(x2)
Tighten and apply
thread lock to clamp
bolts

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1.
3.
5.
4.
2.
Tips to ensure that your bimini quick release pins function properly. This process is not necessary for all biminis.
It is possible that once your bimini is installed your frame
and stainless arms are not parallel where they pivot. This could
make inserting and removing your quick release pins dicult
or be causing a minor interference between the frame and
stainless arms. If you are not experiencing any issues, skip this
page.
TOP VIEW
Stainless Arm
If your bimini looks like this and you cannot easily insert/remove your
quick release pins proceed to Step 2.
Frame
Occasionally this problem can be solved by merely
adjusting the Anchor tube angles on the tower. To do this
rotate the entire Anchor tube in the direction required to try
and straighten out the quick release pin alignment. If your
quick release pins still do not easily insert/remove, proceed to
Step 3.
Anchor Tubes
Occasionally this problem can be solved by adding the 2
extra pivot washers provided with your Area 53 bimini. Stack
the extra washer on each side with the existing one, re-apply a
drop of red Loctite to the bolts and re-tighten.
Extra Washer
This is the last resort. If none of the other steps let the
quick release pin move easily you need to drill out the hole
the pin goes in. Use a 5/16” bit and drill perpendicular
through the frame and stainless arms at the same time. This
will help with the alignment and ensure an accurately aligned
hole. Use a drop cloth to catch metal shavings.
If there are no diculties inserting or removing the
quick release pins, you can now install the mounting
clamp set screw. Apply red thread lock to the screws
before installing. Tighten and apply red thread lock to
the clamp bolts.
5/16”
Torque to 15 Ft.Lbs
THREADLOCKER
RED
3/16”
(x2)
Your bimini installation is now complete! Happy Boating!
Tighten and apply
thread lock to clamp
bolts

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Use these instructions to properly use, operate and care for your Area 53 Bimini.
Remove the quick release pins and allow the frame to
rotate into your boat.
Fold the middle bow against the front bow and roll your
fabric around both. Zip the boot over your fabric and frame.
Fold the bimini up against the tower.
Secure your folded bimini to the tower with the 2 tie down
straps on the boot. Adjust straps so they have some tension. The
bimini should rest of the navigation light mount. Re-insert quick
release pins.
Bimini Boot
Quick Release
Pin
2
Unfold the frame from the tower. Unzip and remove the
bimini boot from the bimini frame. Unroll your fabric and
middle bow.
Rotate the frame upwards and insert the quick release
pins through the frame and stainless tting.
Place the fabric over the tower and secure it along the rear
tower tube using the 12 Velcro straps. To get optimal fabric t
you should attach the Velcro straps starting with the center
ones and working your way to the outer ones. Readjust as
necessary.
Bimini Boot
Quick Release
Pin
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Undo all 12 velcro straps securing the fabric to the tower
and frame.
Bimini Stowage
Undo the 2 straps that secure the bimini to your tower.
Bimini Deployment
1.
3.
2.
4.
1.
3.
2.
4.

3
4
5
Quick release pins must be
inserted into the frame tting or
the stainless tting for trailering to
avoid damage to parts.
IMPORTANT:
Illustrated is the ONLY acceptable way to safely fold your Area 53 tower or trailer your boat with the Soft Top Bimini on
DO NOT TRAILER YOUR BOAT WITH THE BIMINI IN ITS
OUTSTRETCHED POSITION
DO NOT FOLD YOUR TOWER WITH THE BIMINI IN ITS
OUTSTRETCHED POSITION
DO NOT FOLD THE TOWER OR TRAILER BOAT
WITH BIMINI IN THIS POSITION
DO NOT FOLD THE TOWER OR TRAILER BOAT
WITH BIMINI IN THIS POSITION
DO NOT USE YOUR BIMINI IN ITS OUTSTRETCHED POSITION
IN ANY HIGH WIND CIRCUMSTANCES
CAUTION
DO NOT EXCEED 30MPH / 48KMH WITH THE BIMINI IN ITS
DEPLOYED STATE
1. Do not use harsh chemicals on the bimini frame or canvas. A gentle soap and water wash is all that is necessary and
this will not damage the nish or materials of your bimini.
2. Check bolts regularly and re-apply thread lock to any bolts that work their way loose.
3. Never pull on the bimini frame and do not hang things from the bimini
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Towing & Trailering
Warnings
General Maintenance & Cleaning