OLT 12x16 Breeze Pergola Assembly Manual

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Assembly Manual

OLM Retractable Canopy for

12X16 Breeze Pergola

by

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Revision #11
March 14th /2018

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

Care and Maintenance -

Do not leave canopy extended during heavy snow storms or any extreme weather conditions.
Reasonable care should be taken to remove accumulated dirt and debris in track.
Canopy Tracks may have sharp corners. Always use gloves when handling to prevent cuts.
Lubrication (supplied in kit) of wing wheels and track should be done annually.
Wing and canopy can be removed seasonally to improve longevity.
To keep the Harbor-Time canopy fabric looking clean and bright, wash periodically with a soft brush,
warm water and mild soap. Do not use detergent.
5 year limited manufacturer's warranty on the Harbor-Time canopy fabric.

Once your pergola and retractable canopy have been correctly
installed, do a water test to confirm water is draining properly
from the canopy.
Please contact us immediately if large amounts of water remain
in each fabric fold when extended. The Canopy is designed to
hold several gallons of water per fold. If more than a gallon of
water is collecting in each fold, keep the canopy closed until a
solution is found. Failure to do so could void your warranty.

Trouble Shooting

Water Not Draining From Canopy

Possible Causes:

- Canopy Fabrics needs more drop. If fabrics are too tight when extended, water will not
drain properly. Try lowering achor knobs on both ends to increase fabric drop.

- Slope of Canopy not steep enough. Pergola could be sloped the wrong direction.

A deeper Lowering Cleat may be required.

Canopy Not Rolling Back and Forth Smoothly on Tracks
Possible Causes:

- Tracks and Wheels need to be Lubricated.

- Check Track to confirm it is straight. Bend or move track to straigten if possible.

- Mounting Track fasteners are impeding wheels. Check and adjust if necessary.

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Safety Glasses

Work Gloves

2 Ladders

Screw Gun/Drill

Tape Measure

Level

12x16 Breeze Pergola Retractable Canopy Parts List

Tools Required (Not Provided)

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)

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F- Canopy Pull Handle

B - 96” long Canopy Tracks - 2 Pcs.

- 91 1/2” long Canopy Tracks - 2 Pcs.

E- Wing Anchor Knobs

- 3 Pcs.

Track Lubricant - 1 Bottle.

4” long x 1/4” diameter Plastic
Rail Connector - 2 Pcs.

A - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Canopy Lowering Cleat - 5 Pcs.

1 1/4” Self Tapping Pan
Head Screws - 18 Pcs.

1 1/4” Brown Wood
Screws - 14 Pcs.

4” Brown Screws -

- 12 Pcs.

D - Aluminum Wing Stop
4 1/4” Long- 2 Pcs.
2 drill holes.

C - 133” long Aluminum Wings (8)
7 Fabrics.(1 W / 6 N)

(Plastic Wheel attached to each Wing end).
Actual Aluminum Wing Length - 130 1/4”
Actual Fabric Length - 130 3/4”

1/8” Drill Bit

Cut Caps

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Installation of the OLM Retractable Canopy couldn’t be easier. Just 4 Easy Steps!

1. Attach lowering cleat and canopy tracks to pergola framing.

2. Lift aluminum wings with canopy and feed wheels into track.

3. Position aluminum wing stops and attach.

4. Install knobs to anchor both ends of your canopy.

Installation will require 2 people.

2

4

1.

3

2. Locate Part B’s - 96” long (2 Pcs) and 91 1/2” long Canopy Tracks (2 Pcs) as well as 4” long

x 1/4” diameter Plastic Track Connector (2 Pcs). Starting with the 96” track, orientate track so end

with counter sunk hole 2 3/4” from end is flush against pergola girder. Screw to post with 1 - 1 1/4”
brown screw. Make sure track end is tight against end of girder before screwing. Screw opposite end
of track to mid post with 1- 1 1/4” brown screw in tracks counter sunk hole. Locate 4” long
Plastic Connector and slide into hole in track bottom until about halfway.

2 Ladders and an assistant
required now!

1. With a Step Ladder, install Part A - Canopy Lowering Cleats - 5 pcs. (1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8 1/2”)

with 2 - 4” screws. Cleats will lower the canopy on one side and drain water off the fabric so it
doesn’t collect excessively. Decide best side for water to drain for your situation. Position cleats
underneath pergola joists or blocking as shown above and attach. Cleats are pre-drilled 3/4” from
each end.

5 Cleats

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Counter sunk
drill holes.

96” Track

4” Connector

Blocking

Aligned with Blocking

1 1/4” Brown
Screw. Track
Counter Sunk
2 3/4” from end.

Flush

1 1/4” Brown
Screw. Track
Counter Sunk
3/4” from end.

Check that pergola is level prior to
installing lowering cleats. Install
cleats on low side to ensure proper
canopy water drainage.

3. Carefully lift up 91 1/2” long Track and place underneath lowering cleats and against posts. Slide

track end against existing track end together using the black connector as a guide. Screw end of
track to mid post with 1- 1 1/4” brown screw in tracks counter sunk hole. Secure opposite end of track
to the underside of the lowering cleat with 2 - 1 1/4” Silver Self Tapping Screws. Screw on a slight
angle. Try pre-drilling track first with 1/8” drill bit to make it easier. Secure both tracks further by
screwing 2 more 1 1/4” Self Tapping Silver Screws into track and cleat.

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91 1/2” Track

Gap

2- 1 1/4” Silver Self
Tapping Screws.

1 1/4” Silver Self Tapping Screws
can be hard to start in the
aluminum track. Try pre-drilling
track first with 1/8” drill bit.

Overlap and flush
against Post.

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6. Prior to feeding Part C - Aluminum Wings

and Canopy into track, locate Lubricant in

Hardware Pack and apply a small amount to top
of each wheel. Spin wheel slowly to lubricate
entire surface. Complete all wheels.

Lubricant

Part C

Track

Track

4. .Now attach tracks on the opposite side of pergola following Steps 2 and 3. The only

exception is that lowering cleats are not required. Screw tracks into underside of joists or
blocking to secure.

Gap

3- 1 1/4” Silver Self
Tapping Screws per side.

1 1/4” Brown Screws

7. Before feeding Part C - 133” long Aluminum Wings (8)

with Canopy into track, make sure canopy fabric is facing

the correct direction. First, locate Lead and Anchor Wings in
set. Both have a black pull rope attached. Make sure rope
knots are facing to the inside and the pull rope is facing to
the outside. Starting with the Lead Wing, feed the wing
wheels onto the track as shown above. Wheels have
springs and compress in and out slightly to fit.

Lead Wing

Pull Rope on Lead Wing

Rope Knot
on inside

Lead Wing

Lead Wing

2nd Wing

2nd Wing

8. Push Lead Wing slightly ahead on track. Wings can roll out of track until D - Aluminum Wing

Stop (2 Pcs.) are installed so be careful. Lift and feed 2nd Wing into track and push wing slightly

forward.

Important- Ensure rope knots are on the top side of the
canopy, facing the center of the pergola so that pull rope
is accessible.
You will need 2 Ladders and a helper to feed the wings
into track.

Caution- Avoid installing canopy during heavy winds!

Gap side

2nd Wing

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9. Continue to feed

wings into the track until
all wings are installed.

Lead Wing

2nd Wing

3rd Wing

Anchor Wing

10. Install Part D - 4 1/4” long Aluminum Wing Stops - 2 Pcs. where track ends and gap exists.

Use 2 - 1 1/4” brown screws per stop to install. When removing the wings and canopy in the future,
simply remove wing stops and roll wing and canopy out carefully with a helper.

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11. Using Part F - Canopy Pull Handle, pull canopy

back and forth a few times to lubricate wheels and track.
If wing binds, stop and pull foward until wings are
straight and start again. When wings and canopy are
tracking well, pull canopy to anchor side of pergola to
install Part D - Wing Anchor Knob.

Anchor Rope

Lead Rope

Part F - Canopy
Pull Handle

12. With canopy pull handle or hand, pull anchor rope up tight so anchor canopy wing is up

against inside of pergola bracket. Center Anchor Knob from side-to-side and mark. Before
attaching, make sure anchor rope will be snug when slipped over knob. Screw wing anchor knob
into outside girder. Pre-drilling with 1/8” drill bit first.

Part E - Wing Anchor Knob

Outside Girder

Pre-drilling with 1/8” drill bit first.

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13. Pull canopy out using pull handle

on lead rope. Fully extend canopy
until canopy cannot extend further.
Follow Step 12 to position and attach
wing anchor knob to outside girder.

Lead Rope

Lead wing tight
against corner
bracket

14. Extend and contract the

canopy several times with
pull handle. When extending
or contracting the canopy,
pull firmly in one continuous
motion to prevent wings from
binding.

When your canopy is
contracted, an optional 3rd
wing anchor knob can be
installed to keep canopy from
opening in windy conditions.
Follow Steps 11 and 12 to
install. Use any convenient
joist to install knob.

Congratulations on installing your OLM Retractable
Canopy from Outdoor Living Today.

We hope your experience
assembling your OLM
Retractable Canopy has been
both positive and rewarding.

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Care and Maintenance -

Do not leave canopy extended during heavy snow storms or any extreme weather conditions.
Reasonable care should be taken to remove accumulated dirt and debris in track.
Canopy Tracks may have sharp corners. Always use gloves when handling to prevent cuts.
Lubrication (supplied in kit) of wing wheels and track should be done annually.
Wing and canopy can be removed seasonally to improve longevity.
To keep the Harbor-Time canopy fabric looking clean and bright, wash periodically with a soft brush,
warm water and mild soap. Do not use detergent.
5 year limited manufacturer's warranty on the Harbor-Time canopy fabric.