Frankford Umbrellas AURORA Owner's Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

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Congratulations on purchasing your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella. The Aurora is
manufactured using the best materials and fabrics, and is designed to give you
many years of enjoyment. The following information is to inform you how to
operate your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella to ensure trouble free use and ease of
operation. Please follow these instructions as they are designed to assist
operation and prolong the life of your umbrella.

Your Aurora Umbrella is principally intended for use in low to moderate wind
conditions and will provide you with many hours of protection from sun and
light rain. You will get maximum benefit from your umbrella when you use it in
accordance with our instructions and in the weather condition for which it was
designed.

General Information

• Do not leave umbrella open when unattended, particularly in windy

conditions.

• Your Aurora Umbrella should be closed and securely strapped in strong

winds and adverse weather conditions.

• Always secure your umbrella to an appropriate base.

• Please avoid any modifications to your umbrella, except those made

by an authorized Frankford Umbrellas customer service agent. Some

modifications may void the warranty.

• Make sure your Aurora is dry and clean prior to storing away for extended

periods of time to prevent mold from developing.

• Be careful when closing to ensure the canopy does not get caught

or “pinched” by the umbrella arms. This is particularly important

before storing the umbrella away for extended periods of time or if

the umbrella is to be laid horizontally for storage. Damage to the fabric

caused by “pinching” is not covered by the warranty.

• Inspect the installation Fitting/Base on a regular basis and tighten as

necessary.

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Simple Maintenance Procedures

• In coastal or metropolitan environments, frequent washing (spray hose)

of the complete unit is very beneficial. Particularly the slider car, slider car

guide tracks, and rotating mechanism.

• Should the 16 rotating mechanism stop pin holes become filled with sand

or dust, etc., then by lifting your umbrella up the spigot by 1” will allow

the dust cover to be lifted and the 16 holes can be cleaned. This will be a

two man operation.

• Silicon spray in the slide car guide tracks will assist operation if required.

• Fold acrylic canvas as mentioned in “CLOSING THE AURORA” (Page 8).

This will prolong the new look of the canvas and prevent marking caused

by “pinching” in the alloy frame.

• If you have a cover bag it is advisable to use if the umbrella is not to be

used for an extended period of time.

• All parts are virtually maintenance free e.g. aluminum, stainless steel,

fiberglass etc. However, it is recommended that if the umbrella is not to

be used for a period of time (winter months) then it is a good idea to

place the umbrella in storage. You may even remove the spigot when the

umbrella is not is and stored for the season.

• The acrylic canvas may be cleaned or mold removed by using a mild

mixture of an approved mold remover and warm soapy water with a soft

bristle brush. Test first on the securing strap to ensure no damage will be

caused to the umbrella canopy fabric.

• Do not use bleach based detergents to clean the umbrella canopy.

RECacril Marine Grade Acrylic Fabric Infinity Process is a highly

technological finish, providing RECacril with a long lasting protection

against mold and mildew, excellent water and oil repellency and protects

you from both sun and water. However, the accumulation of dust, pollution

particles, foreign organic materials and general dirt can damage this

protection, shortening the life of the RECacril, so they should be removed.

The most effective method for maintaining RECacril is to clean the canvas

once a month with water using a low pressure hose. It is very important that

after cleaning with water, the canvas be allowed to completely dry before

rolling or storing your umbrella. If for any reason you have to roll and/or

store a wet umbrella, it must be unrolled and opened as soon as possible

to let it dry. In times of continuous rain it is advisable to keep the umbrella

rolled and stored.

If periodic washing with water is done, in most environments, you should

only need to do a more thorough cleaning every 2-3 years.

FABRIC CARE

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RECacril® is highly resistant to the growth of fungus, mold, and mildew,
however these can grow on embedded dirt. To clean these stains, follow
these more intensive cleaning procedures.

• Brush off dust and dirt with a soft brush. NEVER brush with stiff
brushes as this can damage the fabric finish.

• Prepare a solution with 10% household bleach, 20% solvent-free neutral
detergent (Free & Clear detergents) and 70% water.

• Apply the solution to the fabric, allowing to remain between 15 and 20
minutes maximum.

• Rinse with clean water several times. Any singular bleach residues
remaining on the canvas, combined with the sun, could damage the
fabric and stitching.

• Let air dry and do not close the umbrella until the canvas is completely
dry.

• Repeat the process if necessary.

• Brush off dust and dirt with a soft brush. NEVER brush with stiff
brushes since this can damage the fabric finish.

• Spray the umbrella with clean water. If a hose is used, avoid high
pressure.

• Prepare a solution of solvent-free soap in warm water (no more than
100°F) and apply it to the fabric and stitching.

• Scrub with a soft brush, allowing the solution to penetrate the fabric.

• Rinse with water to remove all traces of soap.

• Let air dry and do not close the umbrella until the canvas is completely
dry.

Casual Care & Cleaning

Intensive Care & Cleaning

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AURORA PARTS IDENTIFICATION

NOTE:

When the Aurora is closed, the swivel connection is near the top of the mast.
When the Aurora is open, the swivel connection is near the top of the mast.

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ARMS

SMALL END FITTINGS FOR CANOPY SCREW

SMALL STROPS (KNURL PIN NOT INCLUDED)

CANOPY BUTTONS

STRUTS

BOTTOM HUB

TUBE LOCATOR

3MM STAINLESS STEEL CABLE

HUB TUBE

TUBE HOLDER

TOP HUB

TOP HUB PULLEY

MAIN ARM

LARGE STROP (ALUMINIUM)

BARREL BOLTS

TOP STAY

SLIDER CAR

SLIDER CAR TILT KNOB

BOTTOM STAY

TOP BRACKET

MAST CAP

MAST WALL PULLEY

SWIVEL CONNECTION

MAST

WINDER CORD

WINDER HANDLE

INTERNAL WINDER UNIT (INCLUDING ROPE)

SPIGOT

SPIGOT ACETAL RING

ROTATING MECHANISM (COMPLETED SET)

LIFT OFF PIN

STAY BLOCK (BLACK SLIDER FITTING IN MAST)

SPACER BUTTONS WITH SCREW (4 ARMS ONLY)

KNURL PIN

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