ShadeTree Capri User manual

2012
The Capri & Capri II
Using ShadeTree®Aluminum Overhead Tracks
supported by a alu inu vertical support structure.
ShadeTree®Canopy Systems Assembly Instructions
Dear Customer:
Thank you for purchasing our ShadeTree®Canopy System. We trust these assembly
instructions will be satisfactory for your installation. If you have any questions, please feel
free to call 1-800-894-3801.
And here’s a special offer we’d like to make to you: Send us a photo of your new
ShadeTree®installation and we will send you $50 if we use your photo in our advertising
materials. Before and after pictures will receive an additional $50. A deck or patio that is
nicely furnished helps us communicate to prospective customers how nice a ShadeTree®
patio can be.
We hope you enjoy your new ShadeTree®patio canopies.
Sincerely,
Colin LeVeque, President
ShadeTree Cool Living, LLC.
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overhead tracks and aluminum support structure
2 canopy sections
10’-8” or 8’-4-1/2” wide*
1 canopy section
5’-4”or 4’-2-1/4” wide*
System width:
Horizontal tracks from house
Header track
Vertical Posts
Canopy
Parts for
The Capri System
(utilizing alu inu vertical support syste )
Quantity
ShadeTree®Canopies 1
Right Corner 1
Left Corner 1
Projection Track 2
Vertical Posts 2
Header Tracks 1
ShadeTree®Canopies 2
Right Corner 1
Left Corner 1
Projection Track 3
Vertical Posts 2
Header Track 1
T-fitting Kit 1
ShadeTree®Canopies 3
Left Corner 1
Right Corner 1
Mid Beam 2
Projection Track 4
Vertical Posts 2
Header Track 1
ShadeTree®Canopies 4
Right Corner 1
Left Corner 1
Middle Post Kit 1
Projection Track 5
Vertical Posts 3
Header Track 2
Mid Beam Fitting 2
Left Corner
Fitting
T-fitting
Corner
Braces
Vertical
Posts
Base
Fittings
Top Cap
Horizontal Track
4 canopy sections
21’-4” or 16’-9”wide*
* center to center of outside tracks. Please allow an additional 3” outside the centers of the
two outermost tracks to accommodate mounting hardware and base fittings
End Mounting
Bracket
Extender
Header
Track
Complete Aluminum System
(supported by an aluminum frame)
3 canopy sections
16’ or 12’-6-3/4”wide*
For the Capri I these instructions assume one end
of the tracks will be attached to the house and the
other to a rugged ShadeTree®aluminum vertical
support system made from the same heavy-
gauge powder-coated aluminum materials as the
overhead tracks. For the Capri II, both ends will be
attached to aluminum vertical support structures,
making it a free-standing unit. Assembly is quick
and easy . . . the base fittings attach to your deck,
patio or railing.
All systems are custom-made and shipped with the following kits
and parts included. This chart is intended as a check-off list only.
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Step 1 Attach End ounting Brackets to house
Mount the End Mounting Brackets on each center mark,
using the center notch as a guide. The Brackets should be
mounted so the slanting edge of the bracket is to the top (as
in illustration). Be sure to mount the brackets level with each
other. Drill four pilot holes with a 1/8” drill bit. Fasten the
Bracket with four 1-1/4” #10 Wood Screws. (B) . . . any other
type of screws (such as masonry screws for brick or stone)
can be purchased from your hardware store. The Bracket can
be used as its own template for marking pilot holes.
When ounting to house, brackets ust be attached to
well-secured wood, brick or stone.
Mark the center location for each
End Mounting Bracket on
the house. The marks should be placed according to your
specific CAD provided with your order. Be sure to allow
approximately 2” on the outside of each outermost mark for
inserting bolts into the brackets.
Fasteners & hardware provided:
Tools required:
1. Phillips screwdriver
2. hand drill
3. 3/16” drill bit
4. 1/8” drill bit
5. pencil
6. bubble-type level
7. tape measure
8. hacksaw
9. 8’ ladder
11⁄4” Long
#10 Woodscrew
Nut
1/8” Allen Wrench
23⁄4”
Long
Bolt
B.
E.
F.
D.
A.
NOTE: You’ll find a second pair of hands (to hold parts as
the unit goes up) to be very helpful in erecting your alu-
minum system.
Center notch for 5’-4” or 4’-2-1/4” alignment
Allow 2” beyond
center of bracket
2”
Screw or nail into studs
to support 1” x 4” board
Aluminum or
vinyl siding
1” x 4” board
• If mounting to a house with wood siding, or to wood trim,
use the 1-1/4” long #10 Wood Screws (B) provided.
• If mounting to a masonry wall (brick or stone) concrete fas-
tening screws must be used. Consult your hardware store for
the best fastener for your situation.
• If attaching to stucco, aluminum, or vinyl siding, the screws
must make contact with wood. On two story houses, this can
usually be done in the area of the second floor joists. When no
wood can be found to carry the canopy load, it is recom-
mended to attach a 1’’ x 4” board to the home (see illustration
below) . . . horizontally at the height desired for the canopy.
The board can then be secured by screws into each stud. On
aluminum or vinyl siding, tighten the bottom screws only
enough to hold board snugly. Over-tightening can com-
press the siding. The board can be painted or stained to
match the siding.
Step 2 Attach Extenders
Attach an Extender to each of the End Mounting Brackets that
are mounted on the house, using the 2-3/4” bolts (C) and nuts
(D) provided. Be sure the top of the
Extender is up (as shown).
Loosely hand-tighten the nuts.
c
d
(Attached
at house)
3/4” Long
Tapping
Screw
C.
1-1/8” Extender
Fastening Screw
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Referring to diagram 1-A
(below) follow steps 1through
4 to attach Corner Braces and
Fittings:
1. Slide T-fitting onto Header
Track. Center the T-fitting on
the Header Track and tighten
both set screws.
3. Attach
Left and Right Corner Fittings.
4. Slide the Header Track into Corner Braces and Fittings.
Insert the left Extender into one end of the track. Do not yet
fasten with screws. Swing the opposite end of the track up
and insert the Corner Fitting.
Repeat this step for every track.
Step 5 Assembly of Tracks to Posts
The image below refers to systems with two or three sec-
tions. The T-fitting is used between two sections of
canopies to attach the Projection Track to the Header Track
(positioned on centerline of Header Track.)
Track
Extender
Corner
Fitting
Left Corner
Fitting
T-fitting
Post
Header Track
The goal of this step is to establish the height of the vertical
Post. Temporarily assemble the Base Fitting, Post, Left Corner
Fitting and the Track as shown below. Using a level, move the
Left Corner Fitting up or down on the Post until the Track is
level. Tighten the set screws of the Left Corner Fitting. With a
pencil, mark on the post along the top of the Corner Fitting the
location to cut excess post material. Remove the Post and cut
the excess material with a hacksaw. The Post should be cut
flush with the top of the Left Corner Fitting. Repeat this proce-
dure for all posts.
Step 3 Pre-assemble Tracks to Posts
Step 4 Assemble Header Track
Note: A Middle Fitting is used in
aluminum support systems of four
or more sections and connects
support Posts to Projection Tracks
and Header Tracks. Middle post
will require two corner braces as
do left and right posts.
Middle
Fitting
Header Track
Diagram 1-A
Left Corner
Fitting
Header
Track Step 6 Installing Corner Braces
Each post requires two Corner Braces positioned as shown in
diagram. The Corner Brace is simply positioned in the appro-
priate corner with the bolt and locking nut insert into the cor-
responding grove of track. The nut is self locking in the track
and tightening the bolt will draw up the locking nut and
secure the Corner Brace into position. Repeat this procedure
for all Corner Brace positions.
* For the Capri II, asse ble both header tracks.
For the Capri II follow the
above instructions inus
the extender on both
sides of the track.
* For the Capri II,
asse ble both
header tracks.
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It is important that your ShadeTree®structure be built on a
anchored and level surface. One option is to pour concrete
footers for the vertical posts. For the greatest precision, foot-
ers should be checked with a level.
Using a level, position the left post until it is vertical. Also
ensure the track is square with the house. Attach the
Base
Fitting
to the deck or patio. If mounting on a wood or vinyl
surface, use the 1-1/4” #10 Wood Screws provided (B) . If
mounting on a concrete slab or stepping stones, use
masonry screws. You may want to consult your hardware
store for the best fasteners and drill bit for your situation.
On the underside of the track at the left corner, insert and
tighten two 3/4” Tapping Screws (A). Return to the
Extender
end of the tracks, insert and tighten two 3/4” Tapping
Screws (A) in the holes provided on the bottom of the track.
Repeat this at all Corner and Middle Fittings.
Included with your ShadeTree®product are Top Caps. Press
one Top Cap into the top of each Corner, Middle or Right
Corner Fitting.
Step 6 Align Posts and Fasten to deck or patio
You can now insert the canopies, starting at the end of the
tracks closest to the house. Insert the Rollers of the front
Cross Me ber first. The front Cross Me ber is the one that
has a Slide Lock on the roller at each end. When inserting,
ensure the lock tab is pointing up as shown here. Be
sure the canopy is oriented so the Fabric Cla p is facing up
as shown. Continue inserting the remaining Rollers until
the entire canopy is up. Install the remaining canopies
using the same procedure.
Step 7 Installing the Canopies
Step 8 Locking the end of the canopy
A Roller Pin Lock is provided to hold the Cross Me ber near-
est the house in a fixed position. Locate the Roller Pin Lock
in the track at the point where you want the canopy posi-
tioned. Once positioned, it can be secured with the set
screw. Repeat on each track. (On masonry houses, it is rec-
ommended to leave a few inches between the canopy and
the house to prevent scuffing of the canvas during windy
weather).
Pull each canopy section out to the position where you want
it to end. Place a Top Lock Bracket on the top of the track.
Tighten the set screws with the Allen wrench provided (F) . . .
making sure the Top Lock Brackets are completely pushed
down on the track before tightening.
Test the snap-in Top Lock Bracket and tighten or loosen the
adjusting screws as required for the desired tension. Turn the
adjust screw clockwise for greater tension; turn counter clock-
wise for less tension. Repeat this step on each track.
Step 9 Installing the Top Lock Brackets
Pull each canopy back to the fully retracted position. Place
another
Top Lock Bracket on each track at this point to hold
the canopies in retracted position. Tighten the set screws.
NOTE: The locking system is designed to release the canopies
in high winds to protect the canopies. The adjusting screws
can be used to adjust the tension. Do not over-tighten as this
could increase the chance for canopy damage in high winds.
Top Lock Bracket
Adjust Screws Note: Top Lock Bracket
should face away from
the house for the
retracted position and
to the house for the
extended position.
(Tab must
point upward)
Slide lock
Roller Pin
Lock
Back/End
Top Cross
Member
Roller
Front
Top Cross
Member
back
front
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If you application requires track lengths in a shorter incre-
ment than provided, you can cut the track using a hacksaw or
miter saw. Ensure that the cut is square. Cut the excess
length from the end of the track that will be mounted to
the Corner Fitting. Do not cut notched end. Notched end
allows for extender to properly fit into projection beam.
Once the cut has been made, two 5/16” mounting holes must
be redrilled into the bottom of the track on the end that was
cut. Refer to the figure below for the location.
Step 10 Shortening Track Length (optional) Step 12 Shortening Canopy Length (optional)
If you have shortened the track length, you will also need to
shorten the canopy length, please execute the next step
(Step 12).
Each canopy has the handle overhang approximately 18”
from the tracks. This drop handle is for opening and closing
the canopies, but it is also important for catching the wind
to cause the wind-release mechanism to activate.
Therefore, we encourage you NOT to shorten it. However, if
you must have less than an 18” overhang, follow the instruc-
tions below for shortening the handle height.
1. Remove the screws in the handle and open the
handle the entire width.
2. Cut the fabric to the desired length.
3. Carefully close the handle and re-insert the screws
provided – do not overtighten.
4. Reinstall the top caps in the end of the handle.
Step 11 Adjusting the Handle Height (optional)
Lay the canopy on a flat clean surface.
The extra fabric length should be
removed from the back end of the
canopy. This is the end opposite the han-
dle. Remove the Roller Sleeve assemblies
at both ends of the back canopy Cross
Me ber. To do this, first fully extend the
Roller, then push down on the locking tab
and pull Roller Sleeve outward (Fig. 2A).
Remove the Fabric Cla p. To do this,
insert a flat head screw driver between
the canopy fabric and the Fabric Cla p.
Pry upward to release the Fabric Cla p
(Fig. 2B).
From the back end of the canopy, meas-
ure the same distance that was taken off
the track length. Make a mark at this dis-
tance on both outside edges of the fabric
(Fig. 2C).
Place the Botto Cross Me ber (alu-
minum) underneath the canopy, center-
ing it on the two marks. Position the
Botto Cross Me ber so the punched
square holes at the ends are facing down-
ward. Holding the Botto Cross Me ber
in this position, reassemble the Fabric
Cla p by snapping the Fabric Cla p in
place at both ends and pressing down,
working toward the center (Fig. 2D).
Insert the Roller Sleeve assemblies back
into the Botto Cross Me ber, ensuring
that the locking tab engages the corre-
sponding punched square hole in the
Botto Cross Me ber (Fig. 2E).
Measure the canopies to ensure the desired length is correct
before trimming off excess canopy material. Remove the
canopies and place on a flat, clean surface. To remove the
excess canopy material, use the edge of the Fabric Cla p as
a guide when cutting with a sharp utility knife (Fig. 2F).
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
Fig. 2B
Fig. 2C
Fig. 2C
Fig. 2D
Fig. 2D
Fig. 2E
Fig. 2E
Fig. 2F
Fig. 2F
1” from end
2” from end
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Care and cleaning of your ShadeTree®Canopies
1. ShadeTree®tracks should be cleaned regularly to keep
debris and dirt from accumulating and interfering with
the rollers. Simply use a mild detergent with a small soft
brush, such as a toothbrush, and gently wipe or brush
along the inside of the tracks. To maintain a smoothly
operating system, apply a paste car wax such as KitTMor
TurtlewaxTM to the roller tracks. Allow the wax to dry then
wipe off with a clean, soft cloth. Note: Do NOT use oil or
any wet lubricant, such as WD-40, on the tracks as it
would attract more dirt. For ultimate performance, use
ShadeTree®EasyRider Track Lubricant.
2. Fabric should be cleaned regularly before substances such
as dirt, roof particles, etc., are allowed to accumulate on
and become embedded in the fabric. The fabric can be
cleaned without being removed from the cross members.
Simply brush off any loose dirt, roof particles, etc.; hose
down and clean with a mild natural soap in lukewarm
water (no more than 100º F.) Rinse thoroughly to remove
soap. DO NOT USE DETER ENTS! For ultimate perform-
ance, use ShadeTree®Canopy Cleaner old & ildew
Stain Remover.
3. For stubborn stains soak the fabric for approximately 20
minutes in a solution of no more than 1/4 cup (2 oz.)
natural soap per gallon of water at approximately 100º F.
Rinse thoroughly in cold water to remove all of the soap.
Note: Excessive soaking in bleach can deteriorate sewing
threads. This method of cleaning may remove part of the
water repellency and the fabric should receive an applica-
tion of an air-curing water-repellent treatment, such as
APCO, UNISEAL, SUNSEAL or similar products, if water
repellency is a factor. For ultimate performance, use
ShadeTree®Canopy Cleaner old & ildew Stain
Remover and ShadeTree®Water Repellent.
4. When washing or cleaning, DO NOT SUBJECT TO EXCES-
SIVE HEAT as the fabric will shrink. DO NOT STEAM PRESS
OR DRY IN ELECTRIC OR AS DRYERS, but allow to air dry.
5. In cases where canopies are taken down & stored, they
should be cleaned and allowed to air dry, before being
stored in a dry, well ventilated area.
How to remove ShadeTree®Canopies
for end-of season storage:
1. Remove the Top Lock Brackets at the “retracted” end of
each track (see step 9.)
2 Remove the Roller Pin Lock which holds the last Cross
Member in a fixed position (see step 8.)
3. Then simply roll the Cross embers out of the “retracted”
end of the track. The tracks can remain up year-round.
4. If a canopy is dirty and requires washing before storage,
simply spread the canopy on a driveway or other flat sur-
face. Wash, using a broom and bucket of warm water and a
mild soap, such as Ivory Snow.
Be sure to rinse well by hosing with a clear water. Allow to
air-dry completely in the sun before rolling canopies up for
storage. (Do not store wet canopies!)
Here’s a chance to earn $50!
We regularly use pictures in our advertising materials. If
you send us reproducible pictures of your new
ShadeTree®canopy installation, and we use them in any
of our advertising, we will send you $50. Interesting
before-and-after pictures will receive an additional $50.
Of course, attractive landscaping and patio furniture
will be a factor in selecting pictures to be used.
Architects, builders and installers will receive credit
mentions in the advertising.
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