EMU 981 Assembly Instructions Manual

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The SHADE MAST (2) must be assembled to the base by n.5 screws. The plate of the MAST (2) is 145 mm in

BUTTONS must be left inserted at all times as they ensure the SHADE canopy structure opens easily by not allowing the

EMU SHADE UMBRELLA ART.981

IMPORTANT: Please read this entire manual before installing or operating your EMU Shade Umbrella.

Upon receipt of your SHADE art.981, please check to ensure you have received all the components. If anything is
missing or damaged, contact your seller.

COMPONENTS, FITTINGS & HARDWARE

A. MAST:
diameter and 12 mm thick and it has 5 holes where to insert 5 bolts.
B. BOLTS
[M10X20].
C. LOCATOR PIN
TURNING HANDLE (7) is located below the LOCATOR PIN (4). When the LOCATOR PIN (4) is pulled out, the
TURNING HANDLE (7) can be lifted to rotate the MAST (2) to one of 12 holes, allowing the SHADE to rotate 360
degrees around the mast.
D. CRANK
the MAST by a screw and hexagonal key.
E. SPACER BUTTONS

: Five (5) countersunk BOLTS are used to bolt the MAST (2) to the BASE (1). BOLTS are 20mm in length.

: When the LOCATOR PIN (4) is inserted through the MAST (2), it locks the MAST (2) into place. The

: The CRANK (3) facilitates the opening and closing of the SHADE canopy structure. It must be assembled to

: Eight (8) SPACER BUTTONS are inserted into predrilled holes on the arms. SPACER

SHADE UMBRELLA WIND RESISTANCE GUIDELINES: Light to Moderate Winds
When installed properly, the Shade Umbrella is engineered to handle light to moderate wind conditions in the open
canopy position. Please adhere to these common sense wind guidelines:

1. Do not keep the Shade Umbrella in a tilt position if you are experiencing windy conditions.

2. As winds get stronger or in anticipation of uncertain/severe weather conditions, the canopy should be
lowered to the folded position and strapped to the mast.

3. The Shade Umbrella should always be left in the folded and strapped position when unattended or not in use.

4. In anticipation of and during extremely severe weather conditions, it is advisable to remove and store
the entire Shade Umbrella structure to protect it from storm-related debris.

DIAGRAM & LEGEND:

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arms to get locked down.
F. CAP
G. BASE FRAME
H. BASE COVER
I. BALLAST (optional)

: This CAP saves the fabric cover top from injures due to the movement.

: The 1174X520 mm base frame is in e-coated steel, and it is the housing of n.4 BALLASTS.
: 1180X525 mm metal sheet cover.

: It is 500X500X50 mm ballast of weight 25 kg.

A. MAST

B. BOLT

C. LOCATOR PIN

D. CRANK

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1. Base

2. Mast

3. Crank

4. Locator pin

5. Slider car stop pin

6. Slider car

7. Turning handle

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E. SPACER BUTTONS F. CAP

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G. BASE FRAME

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H. BASE COVER

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CAP ASSEMBLING

Before installing the SHADE art.981 and the basement, it needs to assemble the CAP by screw and hexagonal key. To

SHADE is provided with the not-assembled aluminium CAP, which need to protect the top fabric cover from any injure.

assemble the cap we suggest to put the umbrella over the carton board of the packaging to avoid any injures to the
fabric cover.

n.1 ROUNDED HEAD SCREW

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1. Base frame

2. Ballast

3. Base cover

4. Mast

5. Bolts

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INSTALLATION OPTIONS & GUIDELINES

To ensure longevity, correct installation is essential. There are two standard installation options which provide the best
stability for the SHADE art.981.

1. BASE

2. BASE IN-GROUND FITTING

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To ensure proper installation, please carefully follow these instructions before installing your BASE or BASE IN­GROUND FITTING:

PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE SHADE

If the exact position of the SHADE art.981 canopy (when in the open position) is important to you, it is imperative that
the installation fitting (BASE) is properly aligned. Please read the instructions below to ensure that your canopy hangs
in the desired position.

BASE INSTALLATION

Please, keep the umbrella closed and tied up with the strap to avoid that it can be opened during the assembling
process.
The BASE has five (5) threaded holes. We suggest to put n.4 BALLASTS (optional) into the BASE frame in order to
keep fixed at the ground the umbrella. The five (5) holes of the MAST(2) must be aligned to the five (5) threaded holes
of the base. The MAST must be lined up square to whatever you are aligning your SHADE with (i.e. the side of your
house, the edge of your patio, etc.), so that you can achieve the SHADE in the PRIMARY CANOPY POSITION. When
MAST holes are aligned to the BASE ones, you can start screwing the bolts to fix the MAST to the BASE.

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CRANK ASSEMBLING

Once that you have installed the BASE with the umbrella, you can assemble the CRANK, before opening SHADE
art.981.
To assemble the CRANK you need a screw (without head) and hexagonal key you can find in the assembly kit.
You have to put the CRANK into the BRASS INSERT and fix it tightening the screw by the hexagonal key.

1. Crank

2. Screw without head

3. Hexagonal key

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BASE IN-GROUND FITTING INSTALLATION
Please, keep the umbrella closed and tied up with the strap to avoid that it can be opened during the assembling
process. Pay attention to install the BASEMENT in an area without obstacles which can impede the operating of the
umbrella.
The BASE has four (4) holes to fix itself in-ground. You need steel bolts (not included) to fix it in the ground. They are
not available in SHADE assembly kit. We suggest putting n.4 BALLASTS into the housing of the base and then the
BASE COVER, aligned with the central hole. The MAST must be lined up square to whatever you are aligning your
SHADE with (i.e. the side of your house, the edge of your patio, etc.), so that you can achieve the SHADE in the
PRIMARY CANOPY POSITION. When MAST holes are aligned to the BASE ones, you can start screwing the bolts to
fix the MAST to the BASE.
The BASE can be fixed to the floors, by the holes of the BASE and suitable bolts for cement floors. Please, ask to an
hardware store the bolts most suitable for your floor.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

winding open the canopy. The SHADE art.981 warranty does not cover repairs resulting from not having all seven

At any time, you may skip a position and open to the desired position by keeping pulled-out the SLIDER CAR STOP PIN .

position(s) and go directly to the horizontal canopy position, you may keep the pin pulled-out and continue winding, but be

By now you have installed your BASE (in ground or not) with BALLASTS, bolted your MAST to the BASE. The
LOCATOR PIN(4) should be inserted through the MAST(2).
If the MAST is properly seated and the LOCATOR PIN properly inserted, the SHADE art.981 will not rotate or lift. You
are now ready to operate your SHADE art.981.

Your SHADE art.981 has 3 positions: Tilt Position 1, Tilt Position 2, Horizontal Position 3.

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CAUTION:

NEVER FORCE THE ARMS OPEN IF YOU FEEL RESISTANCE IN THE WINDER! If you feel resistance in the crank,
you should manually pull out a few arms to help facilitate winding. Once the canopy is open, look up into the arms to
confirm all seven (7) SPACER BUTTONS are inserted. Please, replace the seven (7) SPACER BUTTONS already
assembled to the arms with the seven (7) SPACER BUTTONS you can find in the assembly kit. Until you have not
installed all seven (7) SPACER BUTTONS, continue to manually pull out a few arms with each opening to facilitate

SPACER BUTTONS of the assembly kit inserted.

n.7 SPACER BUTTONS

n. 7 ROUNDED HEAD SCREWS

n.1 HEXAGONL KEY

Closed 1 2 3

POSITIONS

0 Closed Position

1. Tilt Position 1 blocks extremely angular sun

2. Tilt Position 2 blocks moderately angular sun

3. Horizontal Position

NOTE: Do not use the tilt positions in windy conditions.

TO OPEN THE SHADE CANOPY
The following instructions will walk you through the sequential progression of opening the SHADE art.981 canopy
structure as shown in the diagram. At any time, you may skip a position and open to the desired position.

OPEN TO THE FIRST POSITION

1. Remove the STRAP (A) that holds the SHADE art.981 to the MAST(2) when in the closed position. Take note of
the“parachute” folding method used to fold the canopy when closed.

2. Make sure your SLIDER CAR STOP PIN(5) is pulled out.

3. Turn clockwise the CRANK(3) until the SLIDER CAR STOP PIN(5) autolocates into the lowest predetermined hole.
Continue winding until the canopy is taut. The canopy will now be in TILT POSITION 1.

4. The CRANK(3) locks automatically when you stop winding.

STEP 2.

STEP 3.

OPEN TO THE SECOND POSITION

1. Turn CRANK(3) counter-clockwise slightly to release the pressure.

2. Quickly pull out the SLIDER CAR STOP PIN(5) (making sure it stays in the horizontal position), and let it slide up the
SLIDER CAR(6) on its own until the pin autolocates in the next predetermined hole. It will be necessary to turn the
CRANK(3) a few times until the pin autolocates. Once the pin is located in the hole, continue winding until the canopy is
taut. The canopy will now be in TILT POSITION 2.

OPEN TO THE THIRD POSITION

1. Repeat steps 1-2 outlined above.

2. The canopy will now be in HORIZONTAL POSITION.

HELPFUL HINT:

In this position, the pin will NOT autolocate as it passes over the predetermined holes. If you choose to pass the tilt

sure to turn the pin back to the horizontal position before the HORIZONTAL CANOPY POSITION is attained. If you pass
the top hole, unwind the winder slightly and then pull the SLIDER CAR STOP PIN down and into the top hole.

CLOSING OF THE UMBRELLA

In every time you can close the SHADE umbrella or come back to the previous position of the umbrella, turning counter­clockwise the CRANCK, and pushing the SLIDER downward, to make easier the going down of the cantilever of the
umbrella. During the closing process it needs to keep the SLIDER CAR STOP PIN pulled out from the MAST.

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TO ROTATE THE SHADE LATERALLY THROUGH 360 DEGREES/12 POSITIONS

water (i.e. garden hose) every so often so dirt does not become ingrained. Allow the fabric to dry

where the canopy is likely to become soiled.

with a similar product, according to the current regulations.

which have been modified, altered or cleaned up with improper procedures and products.

Don't place the base on moveable or lifted bases, bases with wheels, sloped floor, and whatever unstable ground. If

There are 12 position in th MAST, you can choose the position you like following this procedure:

1. Pull out the LOCATOR PIN (4) above the TURNING HANDLE (7).

2. Raise the TURNING HANDLE (7) and rotate MAST (2) to a new position.

3. Push LOCATOR PIN (4) back in and turn it to lock it into any one of 12 positions.

MAINTAINING THE SHADE FRAME & FITTINGS

1. Hose mast and frame with water periodically, more often if installation is in a salty or industrial environ
ment.

2. Inspect the installation fitting on a regular basis and tighten if necessary.

3. Lubricate the track and slider car mechanism as needed to enhance the ease of operation. Silicon spray
or WD40 is recommended. (Spray 3-4 times per year)

MAINTAINING THE SHADE CANOPY FABRIC

1. Clean up spills and stains right away. Spills can be removed by using a clean, absorbent cloth.

2. For general maintenance, use a soft brush to remove dust and dry soil or wash down with clean, warm

naturally before closing the canopy.

3. If a thorough cleaning is necessary, sponge over the fabric using a mild soap solution (2% solution).
Rinse well with plenty of water to remove all soap residues.

4. Never use detergents, cleaning fluids or solvents. Grease and oil stains may be removed by using
turpentine or similar with an absorbent cloth.

5. We recommend giving the canopy a good cleaning on a more frequent basis if installed in a location

WARRANTY

SHADE art.981 is guaranteed by the manufacturer (Emu Group S.p.A.) against faulty workmanship, mechanical
failure and defective materials of the items and complements found at the product purchaising. SHADE art.981
canopy fabric is guaranteed against heavy discoloration or fading.
Warranty is valid 2 years since the product purchaising day.
If you find defects during the warranty time period, Emu Group S.p.A. will check the product and evaluate if it can
be covered by the warranty. Afterwards, Emu Group S.p.A. will recover the product if it is defective, or replace it

Warranty is valid since the product purchaising day and it needs to exhibit original receipt of the product.
Warranty is not valid for products that have not been well assembled, maintained, and used in a suitable way, and

Warranty doesn't cover usual strain, scratches or other damages due to accidents, careless use, lack of
maintenance, and improper use of the product.
Warranty doesn't cover accidental damages due to uncertain/severe weather conditions.

WARNINGS

Check peiodically (not less that one time per week) all the components and the junctions of the umbrella.

you need to place the umbrella on a sloped ground/floor, it needs to anchor the product to the ground/floor.
Place SHADE art.981 in safe areas, without any kind of risks and obstacles.
Please, don't give up careless opened SHADE art.981, also if weather is not windy.

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If the ballasts are damaged, please, replace them, and don't use umbrellas with them.
Don't allow to children and unqualified people use components of the umbrella, in order to not make them
dangerous because of an improper use.
Emu Group S.p.A. is not responsable for the damages to things, people and the same SHADE, due to an improper
use, a mistaken installation.

SHADE UMBRELLA WIND RESISTANCE GUIDELINES: Light to Moderate Winds
When installed properly, the Shade Umbrella is engineered to handle light to moderate wind conditions in the open
canopy position. Please adhere to these common sense wind guidelines:

1. Do not keep the Shade Umbrella in a tilt position if you are experiencing windy conditions.

2. As winds get stronger or in anticipation of uncertain/severe weather conditions, the canopy should be
lowered to the folded position and strapped to the mast.

3. The Shade Umbrella should always be left in the folded and strapped position when unattended or not in use.

4. In anticipation of and during extremely severe weather conditions, it is advisable to remove and store
the entire Shade Umbrella structure to protect it from storm-related debris.

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OMBRELLONE EMU SHADE

IMPORTANTE: Leggere interamente questo manuale prima di installare e di aprire il tuo ombrellone SHADE

Una volta ricevuto il tuo ombrellone SHADE art. 981, assicurarsi che si siano ricevuti tutti i componenti. Se qualcosa

art.981.

manca o è danneggiato contattare il rivenditore.

LINEE GUIDA SULLA RESISTENZA AL VENTO DELL'OMBRELLONE SHADE: Venti da leggeri a moderati.
Una volta installato correttamente l'ombrellone SHADE art.981, lo stesso è adatto per essere utilizzato in condizioni
di vento leggero a moderato nella posizione con il telo aperto. Per cortesia segui queste linee guida:

1. Non tenere l'ombrellone SHADE art.981 in posizione inclinata in presenza di condizioni atmosferiche ventose.

2. Quando il vento diventa più forte o prima di condizioni atmosferiche incerte e preoccupanti, l'ombrello deve
essere chiuso, abbassato e legato al palo laterale.

3. L'ombrello va tenuto in posizione chiusa e legato al palo centrale in condizioni di non utilizzo.

4. Prima o durante condizioni meteorologiche estremamente gravi, è consigliabile rimuovere e proteggere al chiuso
l'intero ombrellone SHADE art.981 comprensivo di struttura.

COMPONENTI E VITERIE:

A. PALO LATERALE:
piastra del PALO LATERALE di diam. 145 mm e altezza 12 mm ha 5 fori su cui inserire cinque viti.
B. VITI
(1).
C. PERNO DI POSIZIONE
blocca il PALO LATERALE (2) in quella posizione. La MANIGLIA DI ROTAZIONE (7) è colocata sotto il PERNO DI
POSIZIONE (4). Quando il PERNO DI POSIZIONE (4) è tirato fuori dal PALO LATERALE (2), la MANIGLIA DI
ROTAZIONE (7) può essere sollevata per ruotare il PALO LATERALE (2) intorno all'asse per ottenere una delle 12
posizioni consentite, permettendo all'ombrellone di ruotare di 360° intorno al PALO LATERALE (2).
D. MANOVELLA
MANOVELLA (3) si trova all'interno del kit di assemblaggio e deve essere assemblata con una vite e una chiave
esagonae.
E. DISTANZIERE STECCA
presenti sulle stecche dell'ombrellone. Questi particolari devono essere lasciati inseriti poichè assicurano l'apertura
automatica dell'ombrello dello SHADE facilmente, evitando che la struttura dell'ombrello si blocchi. .
F. COVER OMBRELLO:
movimentazione dell'articolo.
G. BASAMENTO
costituisce l'alloggiamento per 4 mattonelle di zavorra..
H. COVER BASAMENTO
I. MATTONELLA (opzionale)
produttore.

: Cinque (5) VITI a testa svasata sono usati per fissare il PALO LATERALE (2) dell'ombrellone al BASAMENTO

Il PALO LATERALE (2) dello SHADE deve essere assemblato al basamento con n.5 viti. La

: Quando il PERNO DI POSIZIONE (4) è inserito all'interno del PALO LATERALE (2), esso

: La MANOVELLA (3) facilita le operazioni di apertura e chiusura dell'ombrello dello SHADE. La

: I DISTANZIERI DELLE STECCHE sono otto (8) e devono essere assemblati sui fori

Questo cover protegge la sommità del tessuto dell'ombrello da eventuali danni dovuti alla

: Il BASAMENTO ha una dimensione di 1174x520 mm ed è in acciaio trattato per un uso esterno, e

: E' di dimensioni 1180X525 mm, ed è realizzato in lamiera di acciaio piegata.

: La mattonella è di dimensioni 500X500X50 mm e del peso di 25 kg ed è consigliata dal

DIAGRAMMA & LEGENDA:

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A. PALO LATERALE

B. VITE

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E. DISTANZIERE STECCA F. COVER

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C. PIN DI POSIZIONE

G. BASAMENTO

D. MANOVELLA

H. COVER BASAMENTO

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1. Basamento

2. Palo laterale

3. Manovella

4. Perno di posizione

5. Perno bloccaggio slider

6. Slider

7. Maniglia per rotazione

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Fare attenzione a verificare che l'ombrellone venga installato in una zona libera da ostacoli che possano impedire il suo

ASSEMBLAGGIO COVER

Prima di installare lo SHADE art.981 e il BASAMENTO è necessario assemblare il COVER OMBRELLO con una vite a

L'ombrellone SHADE art.981 è provvisto di un COVER da assemblare alla struttura per proteggere la sommità del
tessuto dell'ombrello da eventuali danneggiamenti per movimentazione.

testa bombata e una chiave esagonale (presenti nel kit di assemblaggio).
Per eseguire questa operazione si consiglia di appoggiare l'ombrello sopra il cartone degli imballi per evitare
danneggiamenti.

n.1 VITE TESTA BOMBATA

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LINEE GUIDA PER INSTALLAZIONE DELL'OMBRELLONE SHADE

Per assicurare longevità all'ombrellone, una corretta installazione dell'ombrellone è essenziale. Ci sono due opzioni di
installazione standard che forniscono una buona stabilità all'ombrellone SHADE:

1. Installazione su BASAMENTO.

2. Installazione su BASAMENTO fissato a terra.

ISTRUZIONI DI INSTALLAZIONE

Per assicurae una corretta installazione, segui attentamente le seguenti istruzioni.

1. Basamento

2. Mattonella

3. Cover basamento

4. Palo laterale

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ALLINEAMENTO CORRETTO DELL'OMBRELLONE SHADE

Se l'esatta posizone dell'ombrello dello SHADE art.981 (in configurazione aperta) è importante, è assoluatmente
necessario che l'ombrellone venga assemblato al BASAMENTO (1) con l'orientamento desiderato e con l'allineamento
dei fori del PALO LATERALE (2) e del BASAMENTO (1).

INSTALLAZIONE SU BASAMENTO

Si raccomanda di tenere l'ombrellone legato con l'apposito laccio, per evitare che si apra durante la fase di montaggio.
Il BASAMENTO (1) ha 5 fori filettati. Prima di assemblare l'ombrellone al BASAMENTO 81), è necessario collocare n.4
MATTONELLE all'interno del BASAMENTO (1) come zavorra. I cinque fori del PALO LATERALE devono essere
allineati ai cinque fori filettati del BASAMENTO (1). Il PALO LATERALE (2) deve essere posizionato in senso
ortogonale rispetto a ciò con cui si vuole allineare lo SHADE (per esempio, il lato di una casa, l'angolo di un cortile,
etc.), così che si può ottenere l'ombrellone SHADE art.981 nella POSIZIONE PRIMARIA. Quando i 5 fori dei due
componenti sono allineati, si può iniziare ad avviarte le viti su di essi.

INSTALLAZIONE SU BASAMENTO FISSATO A TERRA

Si raccomanda di tenere l'ombrellone legato con l'apposito laccio, per evitare che si apra durante la fase di montaggio.

utilizzo.
Il BASAMENTO (1) ha 4 fori per fissare lo stesso a terra. E' necessario disporre di picchetti (non inclusi nella
confezione) per il fissaggio a terra del BASAMENTO (1). Nonostante il BASAMENTO (1) sia fissato a terra, si
suggerisce di inserire n.4 MATTONELLE all'interno del BASAMENTO (1) come zavorra. I cinque fori del PALO
LATERALE (2) devono essere allineati ai cinque fori filettati del BASAMENTO (1). Il PALO LATERALE (2) deve essere
posizionato in senso ortogonale rispetto a ciò con cui si vuole allineare lo SHADE (per esempio, il lato di una casa,
l'angolo di un cortile, etc.), così che si può ottenere l'ombrellone SHADE art.981 nella POSIZIONE PRIMARIA. Quando
i 5 fori dei due componenti sono allineati, si può iniziare ad avviarte le viti su di essi.
Su pavimenti, il BASAMENTO (1) può essere fissato tramite gli appositi fori con degli stop. Scegliere in ferramenta
quelli più adeguati e idonei in funzione del tipo di pavimento.

ASSEMBLAGGIO DELLA MANOVELLA

Una volta installato il BASAMENTO (1) con il PALO LATERALE (2), è necessario assemblare la manovella, prima di
aprire l'ombrellone SHADE art.981.
Per assemblare la manovella è necessario utilizzare n.1 vite senza testa e chiave a brucola presenti nel kit di
assemblaggio. e' necessario inserire la manovella nell'inserto di ottone presente sul PALO LATERALE (2) e serrare la
vite con la chiave a brucola.

1. Manovella

2. Vite senza testa

3. Chiave a brucola

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