Frankford Umbrellas ECLIPSE Owner's Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

EXCLUSIVE U.S. DISTRIBUTOR

1 |

Congratulations on purchasing your Eclipse Cantilever Umbrella. The Eclipse is
manufactured using the highest standard materials and fabrics on the market,
and is perfectly designed to give you many years of enjoyment. The following
information is to inform you how to operate your Eclipse 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 Eclipse 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 Eclipse 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 Eclipse 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.

| 2

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., lifting your umbrella up off 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 Eclipse” (Page 8). This

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

“pinching” in the alloy frame.

• 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 in use, as it can be a tripping hazard.

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

• 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.

• 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.

FABRIC CARE

RECacril Marine Grade Acrylic Fabric Infinity Process is a highly

technological finish, providing RECacril with long lasting protection against

mold and mildew, excellent water and oil repellency and protection 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.

3 |

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

| 4

ECLIPSE PARTS IDENTIFICATION

NOTE:

When the ECLIPSE is closed, the swivel pulley is near the top inside of the mast.
When the ECLIPSE is open, the swivel pulley is lower down inside the mast.

1

4

15

3

12

9

5

6

7

20

37

35

36

30

33

34

32

31

28

21

19

29

2

27

26

14

8

17

18

16

10

11

13

15

22

24

23

25

5 |

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

37

ARMS

SMALL END FITTINGS

SMALL STROPS

STOP CLOSURE BUTTON ON 4 ARMS ONLY

STRUTS

BUTTON HUB

TUBE LOCATER

STAINLESS STEEL CABLE

HUB TUBE

TUBE HOLDER

TOP HUB

CORD GUIDE PLUG

TOP HUB PULLEY

MAIN ARM

SMALL END FITTING

LARGE STROPS (ALLOY)

BARREL COUPLER

TOP STAY ARM

SLIDE CAR

SLIDE CAR WING INCLINATION PIN

DUST COVERS

TOP BRACKET

MAST CAP

MAST WALL PULLEY

“P” FITTING

SWIVEL PULLEY

MAST

MAIN ARM/MAST PULLEYS

4MM MARINE CORD

WINDER HANDLE

WINDER HOUSING

WINDER DRUM

SPIGOT

NYLON INDEXING SHIELD

ROTATING/LIFT HANDLE

ROTATING LOCK PIN

LIFT OFF PIN

| 6