ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Item 02869
Spinnaker Auto Shade
Thank you for buying a Texsport Authentic Adventure Gear Product. We hope you enjoy your new shade and that it will serve you with
many years of camping pleasure. We encourage you to read and understand each step of the set-up instructions prior to working with
the shade.
Do not apply excessive force to this product.
PARTS LIST:
A - 1 Shade Skin
B - 2 Sets of Long Fiberglass Poles
C - Shade Stakes, Ropes and Clews
A
B
C
STEP 1 - Spread the shade skin
on the ground next to your truck
or S.U.V.
STEP 2 - Assemble 1 pole and
push it through the sleeve -
rubber end first.
STEP 3 - Follow the sleeve and
cross the pole to the opposite
corner and insert into the
webbed pocket.
STEP 4 - Repeat step 3 for the
remaining pole. At this point,
your shade should look like the
image above.
STEP 5 - Insert the pin and ring
into the bottom of the poles.
STEP 6 - If the shade skin is too
loose or tight, it may be adjusted
with the webbed tension belt.
MODEL: SPINNAKER AUTO SHADE
ITEM # 02869
MADE IN CHINA
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SHADE STAKES:
All shades should be staked down. The stakes supplied with your shade are effective for most conditions; however, specialized stakes
are recommended in certain cases:
a.
Sand Stakes:
Long broad stakes designed to hold in loose sand.
b.
Steel Stakes:
Most effective in hard, rocky or frozen soil. These can rust and their sharp edges could damage the shade if
stored with the shade. In extremely hard soil a steel rod can be used to make the starter hole.
c.
Skewer Stakes: Lightweight, but less holding power that the standard stakes.
d.
Snow Stakes:
The most common method is to bury objects with a great deal of surface area in the snow i.e. branches,
aluminum pie plates, stuff sacks or shade bags filled with snow and buried: (this may be referred to as the
dead man method). Shades can also be secured to snow skis or poles which are stuck into the snow.
ZIPPERS:
If zippers stick, lubricate with silicone. Never force a zipper which has material caught in it, as this will bend the slider and prevent
the zipper from closing. Continual use in a sandy environment can cause the slider to erode and fail to close the zipper.
STORAGE:
Shades should be stored dry and loosely folded, away from heat. Keep out of reach of mice as they like to nest in shades. Never
store directly on concrete, as moisture and chemicals in concrete may damage the nylon.
WASHING:
Hand wash with a sponge, using soap such as Ivory Flakes. Never use detergent or washing machines as they may damage the
coating or seams.
HOW LONG WILL A NYLON SHADE LAST?
Various conditions will affect the length of service which you receive:
a.
A nylon shade which is left erected all summer may last only one or two seasons, as the sun’s ultra-violet rays damage the
nylon.
b.
Never store a shade wet or damp, as mildew may develop. It will not harm nylon, however, mildew is unsightly and may
damage other parts of the shade (i.e. zipper tapes).
c.
Avoid spraying insect repellent or hair sprays, etc. on shade fabric as they may be harmful.
REPAIR:
Adhesive-backed rip-stop tape is recommended for repairing tears.
QUESTIONS:
If you should have any questions, problems or comments, please call our Customer Service Department at
1-800-231-1402
.
This Department is open M–F from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CST. www.texsport.com
