Sureshade Mtx pull-out boat shade User manual

S U R E S H A D E T E C H N I C A L D O C U M E N T A T I O N

MTX PULL-OUT BOAT SHADE

Installation Instructions

SURESHADE

A Lippert Components Company

1900 47th Terrace East

Brandenton, FL 34203

Phone 877.333.8323

International: 215-673-2307

www.sureshade.com

Thank you for purchasing a SureShade retractable shade for your boat.

Invented by boaters for boaters, SureShade is the new standard for shade on

boats.

Our automated or manual retractable shade systems are featured on over 50

boat brands as factory or aftermarket installations.

The only U.S. made telescoping marine sunshade on the market, with patents in

the U.S., Canada, Europe and China.

Committed to improving sun safety on boats with shade systems that give

boaters more sun protection... where and when they need it.

 
 
 
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Copyright 2020 Lippert Components, Inc. dba SureShade® MTX Installation Guide MTX3-INST-0317002-ENG 
Contents 
Parts and Required Tools List................................................................................................................ 4 
Installation Timeframe............................................................................................................................. 5 
Important Safety Instructions.................................................................................................................. 7 
Warnings, Cautions and Notes............................................................................................................... 8 
Installation of Mounting Clamps............................................................................................................. 9 
Securing the Actuators.......................................................................................................................... 19 
Securing the Roller Assembly.............................................................................................................. 22 
Securing the Crossbars......................................................................................................................... 23 
Preloading the Canvas.......................................................................................................................... 24 
Fine Tuning and Adjustments............................................................................................................. 287 
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 309 
Customer Support.................................................................................................................................. 31 
Warranty Information:............................................................................................................................ 31 
Contact Information: .............................................................................................................................. 31 

Parts and Required Tools List

Many of the provided parts are pre-assembled before shipping. This helps to ensure all

necessary parts are included and checked for proper fit before delivery. Ensure all

assembled parts are contained in the shipping crate BEFORE starting installation.

Part

Quantity

Shade specification sheet

Mounting clamps

Pre-assembled actuators

Roller assembly w/ mounting hardware

Outer crossbar w/ mounting hardware

Mid crossbar w/mounting hardware

Pre-rolled canvas (attached to roller assembly)

Installation Timeframe

Although installation can be completed with only one person, it is recommended that

two people perform the installation. It will take approximately 6 to 8 hours to complete a

surface installation and 8 to 10 hours to complete an integrated installation.

Take into account that installation time may vary due to the complexity and location of

having to run the system wiring to the boat’s power source.

Required Tools (Not Included)

Surface

Install

Integrated

Install

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Ratchet and Socket Set

Power Drill

Jigsaw

Drill Bits

Phillips Head Screw Driver

Allen Wrench Set (Standard)

Wire Strippers

Wire Cutters

Wire Crimper

Utility Knife

Assorted Wire Connectors

Wire (8 gauge for power, 14 gauge for switch

connections)

Multimeter (or similar device)

Tape Measure

Marine Caulk

Extension Cord

Thread Lock (Loctite®)

Electrical Tape

Tubing cutter, Hacksaw

Fish Tape (Used to route wires through inaccessible

areas)

Level

Grease Pencil

Wire Ties

Hole Saws

Dremel® with round sanding wheels and/or round

grinding bit (If not available, a drill can be used)

Ladder

Important Safety Instructions

•Read all instructions contained in this document and become familiar with the

shades specification sheet and measurements before installing your SureShade.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury or damage to

equipment.

•In the event of malfunction call 877-333-8323 before continuing to operate the

system or any repairs are made. Do not attempt to repair shade on your own or

you could risk voiding the warranty.

•Never disassemble actuators without expert guidance.

•When tensioning the canvas, refer to https://www.sureshade.com/service-and-

technical-documentation/ for proper roller preload instructions, improper

tensioning can cause spring malfunction which will prevent the roller assembly

from operating normally.

•When extending/retracting shade, keep all hands, loose clothing, etc. away from

moving actuators.

•Your SureShade product has been designed and tested to withstand wind

speeds of up to 50 mph, however it is recommended to retract the shade while

underway.

•To protect the shade and components, always retract shade during inclement

weather. Retracting the shade when not in use will prolong the life of the canvas

and components.

•Refer to the SureShade website for maintenance and winterization procedures.

https://www.sureshade.com/customer-resources/

•It is important to understand the Warnings, Cautions, and Notes BEFORE

starting the installation.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not

avoided, could result in damage to product/equipment.

NOTICE

Indicates information considered important, but not

hazard related.

Installation of Mounting Clamps

Step 1. Determine the centerline of the hardtop.

a. Measure across the hard top at the Forward section from the port to the

starboard. Using a grease pencil, mark the center of the hardtop.

b. Repeat process for the Aft. Using pencil marks as a guide, run tape or

string down the center of the hardtop. (See Figure 1.)

Figure 1: Marking Centerline of Hardtop

NOTICE

Refer to the supplied Shade Specification sheet to

determine your shades centerline width. Centerline

width is determined by the centerline of the Port

actuator tube to the centerline of the Starboard

actuator tube

c. Measure half the width of the shade centerline across the hard top at the

Forward and Aft sections from the center of the hardtop to the port side.

Make a mark using a grease pencil. (See Figure 2a.)

d. Repeat process for the starboard side. Using pencil marks as a guide, run

tape or string down the port and starboard sides of the hardtop. (See

Figure 2b.)

Figure 2a and 2b: Determine the Placement of the Mounting Clamps.

CAUTION

Placement of mounting clamps must hold actuators

parallel to each other to ensure proper functioning of

shade system.

e. Measure the distance from the Port to Starboard at the Forward and Aft

sections to ensure marks are parallel. These measurements should be the

shade centerline width provided on the Shade Specification Sheet.

(See Figure 3)

Figure 3: Verify Centerline Measurements

Step 2. Setting the mounting clamps.

a. Disassemble the four mounting clamps by removing the two ¼ -20 x ¾

socket head screws in each clamp and remove the top clamp. Set the

screws and top clamps aside. (See Figure 4.)

Figure 4. Mounting Clamps (May include spacers depending on installation)

NOTICE

Mounting clamps should be placed 6 to 12 inches from aft of

hardtop.

Spacing between fore and aft bottom clamps should be no less

than 26 inches. 30 inches or more is preferred when applicable.

NOTICE

Actuator can be placed in clamps to aid in aligning and spacing

mounting clamps.

b. Place the four bottom mounting clamps along the pre-determined lines on

the hard top. (See Figure 5.)

Figure 5. Mounting Clamp position

c. With assistance, have each person place and hold an actuator onto the

starboard and port mounting clamps.

d. Measure from port actuator centerline to starboard actuator centerline at

the Forward and Aft sections to ensure measurements are correct. (Refer

to centerline width located on Shade Specification Sheet.) (See Figure 6.)

Figure 6: Measure Centerline Width for Accuracy

CAUTION

If the mounting surface has a curvature, the centerline markings

will be used as a guide to determine mounting clamp placement.

The curvature of the top and height of the mounting clamps will

offset the mounting clamp positions from the centerline marks.

Ensure spacing and centerline is correct BEFORE drilling any

holes in the boat’s top.

e. When installing on a curvature, adjust the mounting clamps until the

actuators line up with the centerline measurement.

If the top is flat, the mounting clamps will be installed using the

centerline locations for both surface and underside mounting. (See

Figure 7a.)

Figure 7a: Surface Mount Flat

i. For top mount with a curvature, mounting clamps will be installed

on the inside of the actuator centerline and will need to be drilled at

an angle. (Depicted by the green centerlines). (See Figure 7b.)

Figure 7b: Surface Mount Curved

ii. For bottom mount with a curvature, mounting clamps will be

mounted to the outside of the actuator centerline and will need to

be drilled at an angle. (Depicted by the green centerlines). (See

Figure 7c.)

Figure 7c.: Underside Mount Curved

NOTICE

If mounting on a curvature, mark one clamp and measure from the

clamp centerline to the actuator centerline. Use that measurement

to aid in placement of the remaining clamps.

f. Mark the location of the mounting clamps using a grease pencil.

g. Carefully remove actuator from mounting clamps. Ensure mounting

clamps are in marked location and mark holes for drilling. (See Figure 8a

and 8b.)

Figure 8a.: Flat Surface Mount

Figure 8b.: Curved Surface Mount

CAUTION

Re-measure and ensure placement of mounting clamps for both

sides are clear of any obstructions and measurements are correct

before drilling holes.

h. Drill the 2 marked holes for each of the mounting clamps.

CAUTION

Use care when tightening mounting clamp bolts. Do

not overtighten to the point where the surface material

starts to buckle.

i. Line up and install the four mounting clamps to the hardtop. We

recommend using 5/16 –18 bolts and tighten down with nuts.

Step 3. Installing the actuators.

a. Place actuators onto installed mounting clamps.

b. Install top mounting clamps with included bolts. Ensure bolts are snug, do

not over tighten. (See Figure 9.)

Figure 9: Install Actuator and Top Mounting Clamps

Securing the Actuators

Step 1. Place the remaining actuator onto the installed mounting clamps.

Step 2. Attach the top mount to the mounting clamps using the provided

hardware. Do not tighten.

Step 3. Measure from the end of the main actuator tube to the Aft mounting

clamp. There should be no less than 4 inches between the end of the tube

and the Aft mounting clamp. (See Figure 10.)

Step 4. Repeat process for the other actuator.

Step 5. Once both actuators are aligned, snug the mounting clamp top brackets

temporary until the crossbars are aligned with the locking pins engaged

correctly as described in the next steps.

Figure 10: Measure Space between Main Tube and Mounting Clamp

Aligning and Adjusting the Actuators to install crossbars

Step 1. Pull the actuator extending arms to full extension.

a. At full extension ensure the locking pins engage the locking slot (See

figures 9 thru 9B).

b. Rotate the extending tube if needed to ensure the locking pin engages the

slot.

c. Repeat process on all extending arms of both the actuator.

Step 2.

a. Slide the aft crossbar into the ends of actuator tubes (See figures 9 &

9C).

b. Align the mounting hole in the outer crossbar elbow with the outer most

extending arm.

c. You may have to loosen the mounting clamps so you can rotate the

stationary tube to allow the extending arm to line up with the mounting

holes in outer crossbar elbow and insert provided hardware screws

snugly.

d. Repeat the process with the other side actuator.

Fig 9

Fig 9A

Fig 9B

Fig 9C

Ensure crossbar

mounting

hardware lines up

Confirm locking pins engage.

Rotate tubes to align properly

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