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CANOPY FABRIC INSTALLATION
1. Place fabric over the frame system and adjust
where necessary for a uniform t.
2. Attach canopy ends to frame by wrapping the
Velcro around the bottom of the end hoops as
shown in Fig. 56.
3. Use a 9/16” socket with either a wrench or
a cordless drill, spin main rail adjustment bolts
counterclockwise to extend each side until the
fabric is snug. Do not over extend as too much
pressure on the fabric can tear the seams or bend
end hoops.
4. Push the top center of the end-hoop outward
until the fabric is snug and tighten the center rail
adjustment knob.
5. Attach all elastic belts by placing the Quick
Clip™ onto frame rail as shown in Figs. 57 & 58.
Before attaching the quick clips to the frame, check
each one to ensure that the elastic strap has been
woven through the clip properly (see Fig. 57) and
that a “tail” of at least one inch of strap material
extends beyond the end of the clip.
When attaching the quick clips, alternate from
one side of the frame to the other, and follow
the three simple steps shown in Fig. 58. Once
installed, the straps should be fairly taut, with an
approximate tension of 20 lbs.
CANOPY WIND PRECAUTION
If the lift has a canopy, it is possible for strong
winds to move the lift system or blow it over. This
Fig 58
1. Pull
straight
down
2. Pull towards you
3. Pull up and attach to frame
is especially true if the lift does not have a boat
on it. Even with a boat’s weight, extreme winds
can possibly move a boat lift causing potential
damage. The possibility of wind damage to the
lift or canopy may be reduced by anchoring the
lift to the lake bottom with a screw-auger anchor
system. Mesh end canopies are available for high
wind areas (Fig. 59). Screw-auger anchors are
commonly used to secure mobile homes and can
be purchased at most hardware stores. They can
also be purchased from a FLOE boat lift dealer.
When adjusting the main rail bolts, be especially
careful when using a cordless drill. The drill
has so much power that it would be easy to
over-extend the rails, which could cause the
canopy fabric to overstretch or tear.
WARNING
In winter climates where the potential for snow
accumulation exists, the fabric must be removed
or the weight of the snow may cause damage to
the canopy frame and/or canopy fabric. Canopy
fabric should be stored clean and dry. This will
help prevent the growth of mildew and fungus.
WARNING
If the lift will be left without a boat on it for any
extended amount of time, the canopy fabric
should be removed to reduce the possibility of
wind damage.
WARNING
Fig 59: Optional
Screw-Auger
Anchor System
Part #511-03800-00
(two per set)
CANOPY FABRIC REMOVAL
1. Detach all elastic belts and Velcro end straps.
2. Loosen the center rail adjustment knob so the
end-hoop can retract.
3. Using a 9/16” socket with either a wrench or
a cordless drill, spin main rail adjustment bolts
clockwise to fully retract each side.
4. Remove fabric from frame.
Fig 56
Fig 57
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