OLT OLM Retractable Canopy Assembly Manual

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Assembly Manual

OLM Retractable Canopy for

12X12 Breeze Pergola

by

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Revision 8
August 1st /2017

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. Check Wheels and Axel to
ensure proper working order. Do not operate if cracked or broken. Call OLT for replacement.
Check Track Screws for wear annually. Remove and replace any screws showing excessive wear.
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.

Safety Glasses

Work Gloves

2 Ladders

Screw Gun/Drill

Tape Measure

Level

12x12 Breeze Pergola Retractable Canopy Parts List

Tools Required (Not Provided)

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)

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Parts List

F - Canopy Pull Handle

B - 139 1/2” long Canopy Tracks - 2 Pcs.

Drilled 2 3/4” from one end only. (Left/Right)

C - 133” long Aluminum Wings (6) with 5 Canopy Fabrics.(2EW + 3W)
(Plastic Wheel attached to each Wing end).
Actual Aluminum Wing Length - 130 1/4”
Actual Fabric Length - 130 3/4”

Track Lubricant - 1 Pc.

E - Wing Anchor Knobs

- 3 Pcs.

1 1/4” Self Tapping Pan Head Screws

- 14 Pcs.

4” Brown Screws -

- 8 Pcs.

1 1/4” Brown Wood Screws -

- 8 Pcs.

A - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Canopy Lowering Cleat - 3 Pcs.

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

1/8” Drill Bit

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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.

1.

2. With Step Ladders and assistance, lift up Part B - 139 1/2” long Canopy Track and position

against post and tight to the underside of pergola joist on side (use side without lowering cleats first).
Align track with drilled end (2 3/4” away from one end) against post. Attach track to post with
1 - 1/4” Brown Screw. On opposite end of track, screw 1 - 1 1/4” Sliver Self Tapping Screw up
through the track into bottom of wood joist. Attach 3 more 1 1/4” Silver Self Tapping Screws evenly
spaced along the the track into the bottom of joist.

Gap for wooden wing
stop is generally the
anchor end of canopy
and where the fabric
will bunch up.

Gap

Flush

1. With a Step Ladder, install Part A - Canopy Lowering Cleats - 3 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.

3 Cleats

Part B

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4. 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
(6 Wings)

Track

Track

Gap

3. Align and attach second Canopy Track

directly underneath lowering cleats as per
Step 2. Position track with drilled end flush
against post as illustrated above. Use
2 -1 1/4” Silver Self Tapping Screws from
track into each lowering cleat.

2 - 1 1/4” screws/cleat.

2 - 1 1/4” screws/cleat.

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5. Before feeding Part C - 133” long Aluminum Wings (6)

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. Feed wings in
the track that is open on the end (gap side) first.

Lead Wing

Pull Rope on Lead Wing

Rope Knot
on inside

Anchor Rope on
last wing facing out

Lead Wing

Lead Wing

2nd Wing

2nd Wing

6. Push Lead Wing slightly ahead on track. Wings can roll out of track until Part D - 1 1/2” x3 1/2” x

4 1/2” Aluminum Wing Stops are installed so be careful. Lift and feed 2nd Wing into track and push

wing slightly forward.

Gap side

2nd Wing

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.

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7. Continue to feed wings

into the track until all wings
are installed.

Lead Wing

2nd Wing

3rd Wing

Anchor Wing

6 Wings

8. Install Part D - 4 1/2” 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.

Both sides

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9. 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 E - Wing Anchor Knob.

Anchor Rope

Lead Rope

Part F - Canopy
Pull Handle

10. With canopy pull handle or on a ladder using your hand, pull anchor rope up tight so anchor

canopy wing can’t move. Confirm anchor wing wheel is against aluminum wing stops. 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 may be helpful.

Part E - Wing Anchor Knob

Outside Girder

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

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11. Pull canopy out using pull han-

dle on lead rope. Fully extend
canopy until outside lead wing con­tacts corner bracket or until canopy
cannot extend further.
Follow Step 10 to position and
attach wing anchor knob to outside
girder.

Lead Rope

Lead wing tight
against corner
bracket

12. 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 9 and 10 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.