This document describes the Marquee Steel Expandable Gazebo, Item No. 0177357, a versatile outdoor shelter designed to create a flexible space.
Function Description:
The Marquee Steel Expandable Gazebo serves as a temporary outdoor shelter, providing shade and a designated area for various activities. Its key feature is its expandability, allowing users to adjust its size to suit different needs and spaces. It is designed for easy assembly and disassembly, making it suitable for temporary use rather than a permanent fixture. The gazebo is intended to be used on a soft, level surface and can be secured with pegs for added stability.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Frame: Steel Frame, powder-coated in Charcoal for durability and weather resistance.
- Gazebo Size (Compact): 295W x 303D x 242H cm.
- Expandability: Expands up to 570cm in length.
- Roof Material: 180GSM Polyester roof with a 50 UV rating, offering protection from the sun.
- Components:
- Poles: Leg poles (A, B1, B2), Top poles (C, D, E, F, G), Support poles (H, I, J, K).
- Structural Elements: Base plates (M), Rolling brackets (O), Sling tubes (L), Metal plates (EE).
- Canopies: Big canopy (P - a large top cloth), Small canopy (Q - a small top cloth).
- Fasteners: Screws (AA - M615, BB - M650), Allen key (CC - M6), Pegs (DD), Butterfly screws (FF), Washers (GG), Plastic washers (HH).
- Mobility: Wheels (N) with leg-mounted guide wheels for easy expansion and retraction.
Usage Features:
- Expandable Design: The gazebo can be expanded up to 570cm, offering flexibility in space utilization. This expansion is facilitated by handy leg-mounted guide wheels, which should be unlocked by releasing their brakes before expanding and locked in place once the desired distance is reached.
- Easy Assembly: The manual provides step-by-step instructions for assembly, starting with attaching base plates and wheels, then constructing the roof frames, and finally attaching the canopies. It recommends having two people for certain steps, particularly when holding the frame during assembly.
- Portability: Designed for temporary use, the gazebo can be dismantled and repacked. It is crucial to ensure all parts are completely dry before repacking to prevent damage.
- Ground Securing: For added stability, especially depending on the ground surface, pegs (DD) can be hammered through the metal bases (EE) after attaching the metal plates (EE) to the leg poles (B1 & B2) using butterfly screws (FF) and washers (GG).
- UV Protection: The 180GSM Polyester roof has a 50 UV rating, providing a degree of protection from ultraviolet rays.
Maintenance Features:
- Careful Assembly/Dismantling: Users are advised to follow assembly instructions in reverse order for dismantling and to avoid forcing the frame.
- Cleaning: Never use abrasive cleaners or detergents on the gazebo components.
- Drying: Ensure all parts of the gazebo are completely dry before repacking to prevent mold or damage.
- Peg Removal: Never remove pegs by pulling on the guy ropes, fabric, or gazebo legs, as this can cause damage.
- Safety Precautions:
- Wind Conditions: Do not assemble or dismantle during strong winds. The unit is not a permanent fixture and should not be used or left erected in windy conditions. Heavy winds and rain could damage the gazebo.
- Waterproofing: Please note that this gazebo is not waterproof.
- Ground Preparation: Ensure the ground is level, free from debris and sharp objects that could damage the fabric.
- Placement: Avoid pitching under trees, but utilize natural windbreaks like hedgerows.
- Fire Safety: The canopy is not fireproof. Do not use naked flames, store cooking apparatus, BBQs, or allow smoking in or around the gazebo, as this poses a fire hazard. There is no designated cooking area within the gazebo.
- Choking Hazard: Keep children and animals away from the work area, as small parts could pose a choking hazard.
- Weight Distribution: Do not stand or put weight on component parts during assembly to prevent damage.
- Surface: Assemble on a soft, level surface to avoid damaging the unit or the floor.