Taylor Made Pontoon Quick-Shade Gazebo User manual

A quick and easy way to gain additional shaded area on your pontoon boat. Top accommodates both 96" and 102"
width boats and is supported by shock corded fiberglass pole framework that breaks down for convenient storage.
After installation of permanently mounted hardware to your playpen rail, the Quick Shade sets up and attaches
easily and comes down in minutes. This shade is designed to only be in place on your boat when at idle speed
or when anchored. NEVER leave this product up and assembled on your boat when underway!
You will need full access in and around the boat for intial installation. It can be done with the boat in the
water with care and best with a helper.
Quick-Shade Gazebo Includes:
• Shade Top
• Two 11 section frame pieces
• 1 4 section center frame piece
• 4 Side mounting brackets
• 8 #10 x 3/4" screws
• 4 Eye straps
• 8 #8 x 5/8" screws
• Storage bag and instructions
Step 1:
Check to be sure that all the components listed above are there. If not please call customer service at [phone]
Step 2:
Determine the position on the boat that you desire to shade with the top. The top itself provides approximately 8
feet of coverage bow to stern by the width of the playpen rail. This will vary by actual fit to your boat. Note that the
mounting brackets will be permanently attached to the top playpen railing about 8 feet apart, on each side of the
boat, so be sure that the area you choose is clear of entry way doors, Bimini Tops, other obstructions, etc.
Step 3:
Attach the side mounting brackets. Position first bracket onto the side of your top playpen railing, make top (open
socket portion) flush to the top of the railing. Mark screw locations with pen or marker; drill mounting holes with
1/8" bit. Secure bracket using two #10 x 3/4" screws and
Phillips screw driver. Note: when mounting bracket near or at
the end of the playpen area, leave 4" 6" from the radius if
possible. Measure along the same railing 96" (eight feet) to
locate the second mounting bracket. Position that bracket and
secure to the rail as above.
Step 4:
Secure the remaining two mounting brackets on the oppositie side of the playpen railing, directly across from the
first two brackets.
Step 5:
Unflold and assamble together one of the 11 Section
fiberglass shock corded pole assemblies (ferruled end
from one section slips into the non ferruled end of the
next and so on). Insert one end into a mounting bracket,
gently bend pole to insert the other end (of the pole)
into the bracket on the opposite side of the boat and
diagonal to that mount. BE CAREFUL AS YOU BEND
THE POLE IT WILL FLEX BACK STRAIGHT
VERY QUICKLY IF NOT HELD SECURELY. Repeat
for the second 11 Section pole and the other mounting
brackets. The bent poles should form an "X" across
the boat at this point.
PONTOON QUICK SHADE GAZEBO
INSTRUCTIONS
Tools Required:
• Phillips screw driver
• Drill and 1/8" drill bit
Playpen
Rail
Pontoon Deck Area
11 Section Poles
form "X" across
the boat.
Approximately
96"
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Secure side mounting brackets
to rail (4) places on opposite
sides of boat.

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Step 6:
Unfold the Pontoon Shade Top. The under side has several pieces of hook and loop fastener stitched into the fabric, in the
"X" formation, to align with the support poles. Place the top up and over the poles (Velcro side towards the poles) and
center it over the poles both from side to side and front to
back. Peel each of the Velcro pieces apart, place over the
pole at the location and hook the Velcro back onto itself
to secure around the pole. Once all the Velcro pieces have
been secured around the poles, re align the top to the
frame to properly center it.
Step 7:
Unfold and assemble together the 4 Section Center Pole. The top has two
pockets stitched into it, front and rear. From underside of the top, slide the pole
over the two bent poles and position one end of the pole into the larger of the
pockets. Slightly stretch the material to allow the other end of the pole to slide
into the smaller of the pockets. This now supports the center section of the top.
Step 8:
Once again, it is necessary to slide the top fabric on the poles to get it centered
and position properly. At each corner of the top, you will find an adjustable
Tie down Strap. These straps will keep the fabric top positioned onto the frame
properly and help secure the pole ends into the mounting brackets. Starting at one corner, locate and position one of the
plastic eye straps, on top (or on the side) of the playpen railing, approximately 4 6" from the mounting bracket at the
corner. Mark and drill the mounting holes for the eye strap using the 1/8" drill bit. Secure the eye strap using two of the #8
x 5/8" screws. Take the Tie down strap and adjust the length by pulling the webbing from the quick release buckle. Attach
the "dog snap" to the eye end and pull the webbing to tighten the strap and secure. Don't over tighten the strap as this will
tend to pull the top out of position on the frame.
Repeat this procedure for each of the three corners for the top and frame. NOTE: that any "extra" webbing that may be
present after each of the Tie down straps have been installrd and adjusted, may be cut off. Burn the raw edges of the
webbing to prevent un raveling.
The initial assembly of your Pontoon Gazebo is now complete. To remove the top for storage or when your boat is under
way, simply follow these easy steps:
• Un hook the 4 dog snaps at each corner of the top at the tie down straps.
• Release the Hook & Loop fasteners from around the poles on the underside of the top.
• Remove the center (4 section) Pole from the underside of the top, disassemble and fold up pole sections.
• Pull the top down off the two main frame poles, fold up and place aside (for long term storage, never pack up a wet or
damp Top).
• Gently pull one end of one pole from the mounting bracket. Gently allow the pole to straighten out. BE VERY CARE
FUL AS YOU MANUEVER THE POLE IT WILL
FLEX BACK STRAIGHT VERY QUICKLY IF NOT
HELD SECURELY. Disassemble and fold up the pole
sections. Repeat for the second 11 Section pole.
• A convenient storage bag has been provided for your
Pontoon Gazebo.
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