Shadowspec Unity User manual

MULTI CANOPY CANTILEVER UMBRELLA
SHADOWSPEC UNITY™
www.shadowspec.com
P01/23
OWNERS MANUAL
Installation, Operation, Care and Warranty

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Hello,
For a stress-free installation we suggest you read
this manual in full before assembling your new
Shadowspec Umbrella.
Help extend the life of your umbrella investment
by reading and following these care instructions
on a regular basis.

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Warranty Informaon 4
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Stage 1 - Key Dimensions of Your Shadowspec Unity 6
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 8
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Stage 2 - Installaon of Your Umbrella Mount 11
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 14
 16
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 21
 22
Stage 3 - Assembling your Shadowspec Serenity™ 24
Stage 4 - Mounng your Shadowspec Unity™ 26
Stage 5 - Fabric Canopy Installaon 28
Stage 6 - Operang your Shadowspec Unity™ 29
Accessories - LED Lights 30
Accessories - Rainguer 31
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THE SHADOWSPEC WARRANTY:
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Frame
Warranty
6 YEAR
Fabric
Warranty
10 YEAR
Warranty Information
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






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5
Umbrella Care and Maintenance



• 

• 
• 
• 

• must
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 

Tips: 1. Keep your toolkit stored in a safe place for future maintenance.
2. For commercial applications, contact us for our preventative maintenance guides.
FABRIC CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:





Do not use heavy detergents!



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


For full manufacturers recommendations regarding care of our Canopy Fabrics:
global.sunbrella.com/en-us/how-to-clean for detailed care instructions.


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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

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

Key Measurement Notes:





Stage 1 - Key Dimensions of Your Shadowspec Unity
Figure A - Shadowspec Unity Umbrella Dimensions
A
BCDE
Diagram Legend
8' 2.5m 10’ 3.0m 11' 4.0m 13' 4.0m
A
Ground to central frame hub when closed* 2'10'' 860mm 2'1'' 620mm 3'7'' 866mm 2'10'' 866mm
B
Total height to top of canopy* 9’6’’ 2900mm 9’3’’ 2824mm 9’9’’ 2899mm 9’6’’ 2899mm
C
Height of umbrella to top of mast cap* 9’6’’ 2908mm 9’6’’ 2908mm 9’7’’ 2908mm 9’6’’ 2908mm
D
Ground to central frame hub when open* 7'0'' 2130mm 6'9'' 2054mm 7'3'' 2128mm 7'0'' 2128mm
E
Ground to lower outer edge of canopy* 7'3'' 2222mm 7'3'' 2219mm 7'4'' 2172mm 7'2'' 2172mm
F
Centre of Spigot to outside edge of canopy 8'8'' 2646mm 9'10'' 2973mm 11'4'' 3923mm 12'10'' 3923mm
G
Diagonal from centre of mast to corner 12'3'' 3742mm 13'10'' 4205mm N/A N/A N/A N/A
H
Duo/Quattro Umbrella Width Edge to Edge 17'4'' 5292mm 19'6'' 5946mm 22'7'' 6894mm 25'9'' 7846mm
I
Gutter Space Between Canopies 6'' 160mm 6'' 160mm N/A N/A N/A N/A
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[email protected]
You will need to refer back to this page so why not earmark it for quick reference whilst you’re assembling your umbrella.
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Through Spar
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Rib Tip with
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Rib Support
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Upper Rib
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Rib Tip

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





Figure B - Unity Umbrella Parts
Figure C - Frame Canopy Parts
Also included: Hex Key Set, No. 17 Ring Spanner
& a pot of grease for the spigot

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 
 

 
 
Planning your Umbrella Location.
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
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Square and Octagonal Frame Orientation




Important note: Shadowspec Unity Frames
Umbrella Mount
Square Umbrella
Octagon Umbrella
Umbrella Mount

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Offset, Opposing & Reecting Umbrellas.
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


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




Diagram Legend
2.5m 8' 3.0m 10’
a
Gap between Canopy Frames 158mm 6’’ 160mm 6’’
b
Centre of Spigot to outside edge of canopy 2648mm 8’8’’ 2980mm 9’9’’
c
Centre of Spigot to Centre of Second Serenity/Unity 2727mm 8’11’’ 3060mm 10’1’’
d
Centre of Spigot to outside edge of Second Serenity/Unity 5375mm 17’8’’ 6040mm 19’10’’
e
Centre of Spigot to Center of Second Spigot (reected) 5454mm 17’11’’ 6120mm 20’1’’


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Surface Plate Alignment In-Ground Anchor Alignment
Diagram II Diagram IIIDiagram I
Bolt-hole Orientation




Mount Parallel to Structure Opening Direction
Diagram IV Diagram V


Step 1 
Step 2 
This will give you the orientaon, required to match exisng structures and other umbrellas.
Step 3 

Step 4 
Aligning your Umbrella.

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





Figure D - Location of Security Lock Screw
1. Free-standing Base
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2. In-Ground Anchor 3. Surface Plate 4. Wall Base Bracket
Stage 2 - Installation of Your Umbrella Mount
Step 1  Figure D.
Step 2 
Step 3 (Opons 1 - 4).
Step 4 
Security Lock Screw
Unity Spigot
Unity Tools
Spigot Grease

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Step 1 


Figure F.
Step 2 
Step 3 

Step 4 
Step 5 
Step 6 
Step 7 The Installaon Stage (Page 24)


• 
• 
•  Figure E 
*


Figure E - Free-Standing Base Parts
i. ii. iii.
Rotation Plate
Threaded Feet
Unity Spigot
Free-Standing Base
Nuts
Unity Screws Serenity Screws

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

You must use 12 concrete pavers to provide ballast
for your umbrella.



Note:
The Pavers are not included or supplied by Shadowspec.







Figure F - 12 x Concrete Pavers
Oponal Accessories
Pavers
Optional Castor Wheels

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• 
• 
• 
• 

Step 1 
Step 2 
 Figure H.
Step 3  Figure G.
Step 4 
Step 5 Figure G.iii 

Ensure orientaon is correct for how you wish to posion your umbrella - see Page 10.
Step 6 
Spigot. See Figure G.
Step 7 
Step 8 

Step 9 Stage 4 - Page 24.
NOTE:

the Spigot
Figure G - In-Ground Anchor Parts
i. ii. iii.
Unity Spigot
Rotation Plate
In-ground Anchor
Ground Level
Screws

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Figure H - In-Ground Anchor Installation, Mast Orientation and Suggested Specications
2. Mast Orientation for Octagon Canopies
1. Mast Orientation for Square Canopies




Unity Mast Unity Spigot

Unity MastUnity Spigot


Unity Spigot
Ground level
Flare Out

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
• 
to a wooden deck
• 

concrete slab
• 
Step 1 Page 10 

Step 2 
Figure I.
Step 3 
Step 4 
Step 5 
a. Decking: 
Page 18 & 19
b. Concrete Slab: Figure J.
c. 
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Step 6 

Step 7 
Step 8 Stage 3 - Page 24.
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
Spigot and Surface Plate
Mount


Unity Spigot
Surface Plate
Surface Plate
Bolts
Rotation Plate
Unity Spigot
Figure I - Surface Plate
1. 2.
Figure J - Securing Surface Plate to Concrete Slab
Use a Dyna-Bolt or Concrete
Screw at least 100mm / 4’’ long
to suit the four 12mm / ’’
holes in the Surface Plate.
Surface Plate

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• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
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Step 1 
Step 2 
Step 3 

Step 4 
Step 5 
Step 6 page 17Figure I.
Spigot and Surface Plate
Unity Spigot
Surface Plate
Note: Washer between
Surface Plate and decking
Additional 100mm x 100mm / 4’’ x 4’’
timber joist inserted between deck
bearers to provide a substantial anchor
point for bolts to fasten through
200mm x 50mm / 8’’ x 2’’
timber deck joists
Figure K - Securing Surface Plate to Wooden Deck
Standard 20mm / 0.8’’
timber decking
12mm / ’’ CSK bolts
running right through and
fastened with a washer
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

Step 1 
Step 2 
 
Step 3 
Step 4 
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NOTICE

Stainless Steel Screw
Lock Washer Bonding Point
Right Angle Lug
Attach underneath Surface Plate
Unity Spigot