Midwest Industries, Inc.
Ida Grove, IA 51445
800.859.3028
www.shorestation.com
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REV A 4/12/06
Locate a No. 10 x ¾” self-drilling screw. Position the bottom
edge of the canopy cord spool hook on the 10 ½” mark. Po-
sition so the spool of the molding is pointing directly down.
Secure in this position by placing the self-drilling screw into
the center hole of the spool, then drilling the screw in to attach
it to the canopy bow.
Place the bottom edge of the second canopy cord spool
hook at the 7 ½” mark. Position so the spool of the molding
is pointing directly down. Secure in this position by placing
the self-drilling screw into the center hole of the spool, then
drilling the screw in to attach it to the canopy bow.
Measure and place a mark at 2” from the top of the 19” and
the 16” canopy end spacer tubes. Locate a No. 10 x ¾” self-
drilling screw. Position the top edge of the canopy cord spool
hook on the 2” mark. Position so the spool of the molding is
pointing inward as shown. Secure in this position by placing
the self-drilling screw into the center hole of the spool, then
drilling the screw in to attach it to the canopy bow.
Repeat the above process on the other end hood assem-
bly.
FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Locate the four 4” side frame tubes. Note that there are two
different lengths. Identify a smooth flat surface that they can
be laid on during assembly because it makes the process
much easier to accomplish. Measure and place a mark at 6”
from one end of each of the side frame tubes. Loosen four
of the stainless steel hose clamps large enough so they will
slide over the side frame splice, Ref. 20 in Detail B. Mate the
marked ends of a short and long side frame tube together.
Slide the splice onto the first side frame tube until it meets
the 6” mark. Place the second side frame tube into the splice
until the ends of the side frame tubes are touching each other.
Note: The side frame tubes nudged together is very important
because it adds considerable strength to the joint once it is
fully assembled and tightened properly. The ends of the side
frame tubes must be centered in the splice.
Repeat the process on the other side frame tube.
Tighten the stainless steel hose clamps evenly and securely
around the side frame splice placing two of the clamps at
the very ends of the side frame splice and one in the center
of the splice where the ends of the side frame tubes meet
inside the splice.
The frame is easiest assembled when it is assembled on
four sawhorses or something of this height. Place the two
sideframe tubes on the sawhorses located at a spacing that
is comparable to the width of the canopy once it is assembled.
Place the two side frame tube assemblies so the splicers are
directly across from each other (long side frame tubes are at
same end of canopy). Insert the two end hood assemblies just
assembled into the ends of the 4” diameter side frame tubes.
This will properly space the tubes and keep them positioned
while the balance of the bows are assembled to the side
frames. Make sure the adjustable end hood assemblies are
slid completely in and against the end of the side frame tube.
Secure in this position by placing a stainless steel hose clamp
around the side frame tube and also around the end hood
tube stop weldment approximately 1” from the end of the side
frame tube. Position the tightening mechanism on the clamp
so it is located on the inside of the side frame tube and in a
position that won’t interfere with the canopy cover when it is
pulled around the side frame tube during installation.
The canopy bows are to be spaced on 24” centers. Using
a tape measure, place the first mark at 22”. Then mark The
balance of the side frame 24” intervals the full length of the
side frame tubes.
Locate the balance of the canopy bows. Slide two (2) each
of the canopy cord spool hooks on each bow, then attach
them to the side frames using the hoop mounting bracket
loops provided.
Note that they have to be formed around the side frame tube
when assembling. Align the hole in each end of the hoop
mounting loop with the holes in the end of the canopy bow.
Secure together using 1/4” x 2-1/4” carriage bolts and hex
nuts. Thread on the nuts but do not tighten until instructed.
Repeat the above process on all of the canopy bows. Once
they are all attached to the side frames, relocate them so they
are on the 24” marks identified earlier.
