Attwood Pontoon Bimini Tops User Manual

Equal Distance

36"

Equal Distance

36"

Rear Fabric Loop

Middle Fabric Loops

Front Fabric Loop

Tie-Down Strap

Jaw Slide

Label

Eye Ends

Medium Bow

Short Bow

Support Poles

Long Bow

Pontoon Bimini Top

Assembly and Installation Instructions

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Form Number 19385R Rev. B 04-07

This Attwood Bimini Top requires some assembly before installation. Please read these instructions carefully.

REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

• Drill and 9/64" bit

• Phillips screwdriver Check contents of your carton against the parts lists below.

Quantity Description

2 Long Outside Bow Sections 2 Medium Outside Bow Sections 4 Short Outside Bow Sections 4 Center Bow Sections 2 Tie-Down Straps

4 Pad Eyes 16 #12 Sheet Metal Screws 12 #10 x 3/4" Screws

2 Frame Deck Hinges (with straight slot screw)

2 Support Pole Deck Hinges (with clevis pin)

2 Top Support Poles

Pad Eye

ASSEMBLE BOWS

1. Assemble all bows from two equal-length end sections and one center section.

Insert sleeves of the center sections into the end sections. Align predrilled holes at both ends and attach with 4 #12 sheet metal screws, 2 on each side. (See Figure 1)

2. Spread fabric top upside down on a flat surface so the label sewn into the fabric is visible. This label identifies the rear of the cover.

Figure 1

Jaw Slide Deck Hinge Inside Eye

Center Bow Section

INSTALL FABRIC ON FRAME

1. Hold the assembled longest bow over the rear fabric loop (where the label is sewn) with ends up. Screws on jaw slides must be toward the inside of the bimini top. Thread the bow through the rear fabric loop. (See Figure 2)

2. Thread the medium bow through the front fabric loop.

3. Slide the remaining short bows through the middle fabric loops.

4. To complete the frame assembly, remove screws from all jaw slides. Insert eye ends of the middle and front bows into the jaw slides, reinsert screws, and tighten.

Figure 2

INSTALL FRAME ON BOAT NOTE: To choose the installation site for the assembled bimini frame:

• Open the top and place it over the area you want to cover.

• When folded flat, the frame should be as far aft as possible so it does not interfere with movement in the cockpit.

1. Hold the assembled frame with the fabric label toward the rear of the boat. Spread it out over the area you wish to cover (this will be easier with the help of another person).

2. Mark the location of the deck hinge. IMPORTANT: It is critical to mount both deck hinges parallel to

each other and at the same location on both sides of the boat. Measure reference points on boat side to be sure both deck hinges are at the same front-to-rear position. (See Figure 3)

3. Place deck hinge on the rail at the marked position. Mark the screw holes. (See Figure 4)

4. Drill 9/64" holes. If installing into gel coat, use a countersink to help prevent chipping. Bed all holes with silicone caulk to help prevent water from seeping around screws. Use provided #10 x 3/4" screws to install deck hinges.

5. Loosen screws in deck hinges. Install the bimini frame eye ends into deck hinges and replace the screws.

6. Fold the frame flat toward the bow.

Figure 3

Sleeve

Outside Bow Section

#12 Sheet Metal Screws

Figure 4

Long Bow

Mid Bow

Support Pole Hinge

Main Deck Hinge

INSTALL SUPPORT POLES

1. Mark position of the support pole deck hinges exactly 36" back of the main deck hinges. Measure from center of the main deck hinges to center of support pole deck hinges. (See Figure 4)

2. Install support pole deck hinges. While installing, fasten clevis pin cables (one on each hinge) with #10 x 3/4" supplied screws.

3. Install the support pole eye ends into the deck hinges and insert clevis pins.

4. Spread out the bimini frame and hold it level with the floor. Extend the tie-down straps forward and mark location for pad eyes. Measure distance from the main mount deck hinge to be certain both pad eyes are at equal distance from hinges. At marked position install pad eyes with provided screws.

5. Clip hold-down straps to the pad eyes. Adjust strap buckles so top is tight and level.

BUGGY-STYLE PONTOON (WITH TAILS)

1. To fit tails properly, pull the tails straight down and mark the snap locations onto rails.

2. Drill 1/8" hole where each snap was marked to rail. Install supplied screw stud into hole. Repeat for all snaps.

3. Snap tails to the rail.

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This limited warranty is not applicable if the product has been damaged by accident, improper installation, unreasonable or improper use, lack of proper maintenance, unauthorized repairs or modifications, normal wear and tear, or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship.

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