SAFETY
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© 2018 Rodan Enterprises LLC t/a SureShade®
ATF Installation Guide
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WARNING
Always wear OSHA-approved body, eye, ear and respiratory system protection. Never wear
loose clothing, jewelry or long hair when installing the retractable shade.
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WARNING
Always keep hands and loose clothing clear of the actuators when extending/retracting the
shade.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
• In the event of malfunction please visit http://www.sureshade.com/service-and-technical-
documentation/ and review applicable videos and documentation before continuing to operate the
system or making any repairs. You may also submit a service request via email at info@sureshade.com.
Do not attempt to repair shade on your own or you could risk voiding the warranty.
• Never disassemble actuators without permission from SureShade factory or you will void warranty.
• Do not install the shade anywhere it will obstruct or interfere with the navigation lights or any other boat
accessories.
• When tensioning the canvas, refer to http://www.sureshade.com/service-and-technical-documentation/
for proper roller pre-load instructions. Improper tensioning can cause spring malfunction, which will
prevent the roller assembly from operating normally.
• Be sure that boat batteries are 100% charged before operating the shade.
• Your SureShade product has been designed and tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 50 mph.
However, it is recommended to retract the shade while underway.
• To protect the shade and components, always retract shade during inclement weather. Retracting the
shade when not in use will prolong the life of the canvas and components.
• Refer to the SureShade website for maintenance and winterization procedures. http://www.sureshade.
com/customer-resources/
• Never operate the shade without the crossbars attached.
• It is important to understand the Warnings, Cautions and Notices BEFORE starting the installation.
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Keep hands away from moving shade parts.
• Keep clear of shade while extending and retracting.
• Keep shade clear of obstructions.