SureShade ATF-SG Installation Instructions Manual

SURESHADE® TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

ATF Silent Glide Boat Shade

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SURESHADE

PO Box 51294 Philadelphia, PA 19115 Tel: 1-877-333-8323 International: 215-673-2307 www.sureshade.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 1

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................1

Model and Serial Number Tag Location ...........................................................................................1

Contact Information ..............................................................................................................................1

Customer Support ...........................................................................................................................1

SureShade Limited Product Warranty Statement ...................................................................2

SureShade ATF-SG Silent Glide Shade ..............................................................................................4

.ey %eneȴts of Sureshade ATF-SG Silent Glide ........................................................................4

Upgrading to ATF-SG Silent Glide Shade ...................................................................................4

SAFETY ................................................................................................................................. 7

Safety Descriptions ................................................................................................................................7

Important Safety Messages .................................................................................................................7

Important Instructions ..........................................................................................................................8

Safety Warnings ......................................................................................................................................8

Safety Label Locations ..........................................................................................................................9

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 11

Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................... 11

PREPARATION ................................................................................................................... 13

Parts and Quantities ........................................................................................................................... 13

Tools Required .....................................................................................................................................15

Skill Level of Installer .......................................................................................................................... 16

Installation Time Frame .....................................................................................................................16

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INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 17

1. Determining the Centerline of the Hardtop to Position the Shade ...................................17

2. Setting the Mounting Clamps ......................................................................................................19

3. Installing and Securing the Actuators ........................................................................................25

4. Securing the Roller Assembly ......................................................................................................26

5. Securing the Crossbars ................................................................................................................. 28

6. Pre-loading the Canvas .................................................................................................................30

7. Wiring the Electrical System ......................................................................................................... 33

8. Initiating the Sureshade ATF-SG Intelligent Control Box (ICB) ............................................. 36

9. Initiating the Remote Key Fob ...................................................................................................... 36

Using the Momentary Rocker Switch ....................................................................................... 36

MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 37

Regular Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 37

Actuator Collar Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 37

Canvas ....................................................................................................................................................37

Long-Term Storage ............................................................................................................................. 38

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 39

Troubleshooting Chart .......................................................................................................................39

Troubleshooting the Sureshade ATF-SG Intelligent Control Box (ICB) ..................................40

If the Shade Does Not Operate ................................................................................................. 40

“Force Hard Home” Reset ...........................................................................................................40

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INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a SureShade retractable shade for your boat.

Invented by boaters for boaters, SureShade is the new standard for shade on boats.

Our automated or manual retractable shade systems are featured on over 50 boat brands as factory or aftermarket installations.

SureShade is the only U.S.-made telescoping marine sunshade on the market, with patents in the U.S., Canada, Europe and China.

SureShade is committed to improving sun safety on boats with shade systems that give boaters more sun protection... where and when they need it. http://sunsafeboating.com

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER TAG LOCATION

• <our shade system is identiȴed by the serial number located on the control box. Please do not remove this label.

• The canvas is identiȴed by the white tag sewn into the canvas. Please do not remove this label.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We take pride in o΍ering an unprecedented level of customer service to our boat builders, dealers and ȃ most importantly ȃ the boaters who use our sunshade systems.

Whether you purchased your sunshade system as a factory-install option, an aftermarket installation through your local boat dealer or directly from us, you can have conȴdence in continued customer service resources from SureShade.

Should you require assistance with your SureShade installation, our technical experts are available from 9am - 5pm EST Monday through Friday via email at info@sureshade.com, or call us at 877-333-8323.

Further customer resources and information can be found on our website at: http://www.sureshade.com/customer-resources/

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SURESHADE LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY STATEMENT

SureShade provides the following Limited Warranty of its electric and manual sunshade awning systems.

SureShade warrants that the shade framework ȃ which consists of the actuator drive assemblies, crossbars, roller assembly, mounts and in the case of an electric shade, the motors, controller and wire that connects the actuators to the controller ȃ will be free from material defects and workmanship and will repair or replace, at its sole discretion, any inoperable components that are reported within 3 years from the date of shade sale to original purchaser ȃ boat builder, dealer or private boat owner.

SureShade will also replace, at its sole discretion, the canvas component of the shade system (electric or manual) when reported defective within one year from the date of canvas manufacture as indicated on the white manufacturer tag attached to the canvas (tag must remain attached for warranty purposes).

Exclusions to this limited warranty are as follows:

• Damage resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, improper installation, improper operation, improper maintenance, attempted repair e΍ orts resulting in further damage, power surges, underpowering or forcing operation in low voltage situations, improper stowage for ground transportation, inclement weather or other act of nature.

• Damage resulting from leaving the shade extended unattended during inclement weather.

• Damage resulting from leaving shade extended in conditions that exceed the shade framework’s wind rating of 50 mph (Applies to aft facing shade only. Forward shade must be stowed at all times while boat is underway).

• Damage resulting from corrosion.

• Any shade product that has been altered or modiȴ ed from SureShade factory speciȴ cations.

• Any shade that’s installed without SureShade-supplied or approved mounting components.

• Removal and/or dismantling of the shade and its components (including actuator drive system) without proper notiȴ cation to SureShade.

• Attempted controller reset that results in loss of controller memory, speciȴ cally the manipulation of dip switches 1-4.

• Deterioration of the canvas thread and stitching.

• Travel time to/from boat to troubleshoot, repair and/or replace components.

• Labor cost and expenses associated with removal or reinstallation of other components in order to access the shade product components.

• Any cost associated with production downtime or time spent troubleshooting or reviewing troubleshooting documentation/videos.

• Excessive labor cost beyond recommended standard labor repair rates.

SureShade reserves the right to utilize reconditioned, refurbished, repaired or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process. Such products and parts will be comparable in function

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and performance to an original product or part and warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.

In no event shall any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty exceed the fair market value of the product as of the date of the owner’s claim.

Acceptance of any product returned for any refund provided by SureShade shall not be deemed an admission that the product is defective.

In order for a warranty claim to be deemed valid, the following information must be provided to SureShade immediately after discovery of any defect:

• Description of the nature of the problem

• Details of the boat that the shade is installed on ȃ year, make, model and hull identiȴ cation number.

• Date of shade purchase, or in the case of factory install, date of boat purchase.

• Details of the installation ȃ Factory install" Dealer install" Private install"

SureShade will make every e΍ ort to troubleshoot, determine root cause and fully resolve the issue, either directly or with an experienced marine technician. SureShade is solely responsible for determining and authorizing the remedial actions to be performed either by a SureShade technician or an experienced marine technician approved by SureShade.

The remedy of repair or replacement of parts or materials that are found to be defective in factory materials or workmanship covered by this limited warranty shall constitute the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy against SureShade for any claims whatsoever of economic loss resulting from product failure.

Please contact us or call 877-333-8323 with any questions or concerns, or if replacement canvas or parts for SureShade sunshade systems are needed.

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SURESHADE ATF-SG SILENT GLIDE SHADE

ATF-SG Silent Glide shade is SureShade’s next-generation automated retractable sunshade system with

silent glide technology producing 85% less noise than the legacy SureShade ATF electric shade.

When extending or retracting the shade, SureShade ATF-SG produces sound that is virtually unnoticeable to the human ear.

ATF-SG systems operate with 80% power requirement reduction over the previous Legacy ATF model. They consist of a single power source which draws 3 amps at 12VDC (single 5-amp slow-blow fuse) rather than drawing from two power sources that combine at 14 amps at 12VDC (single 15-amp fuse and another 5-amp fuse) with the legacy system. The ATF-SG system also has the ability to operate down to 10.5VDC.

KEY BENEFITS OF SURESHADE ATF-SG SILENT GLIDE

• Silent shade operation ȃ 85% less noise

• 80% power requirement reduction

• Same look and feel ȃ seamless OEM transition at factory or upgrade for existing clients

UPGRADING TO ATF-SG SILENT GLIDE SHADE

Existing boat models equipped with SureShade ATF automated shade can easily be upgraded to the new ATFSG Silent Glide.

Upgrades will require the purchase of a new controller and both actuators. Installation is a direct ȴ t with no other modiȴ cations needed.

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For boat models not previously factory-equipped, SureShade ATF-SG Silent Glide shade is also available as an aftermarket installation.

Dealers can earn both sales and installation service revenue by upgrading existing clients to ATF-SG Silent Glide or when selling new aftermarket installations of SureShade.

For upgrade or aftermarket sales, contact SureShade directly: www.SureShade.com/boat-dealer- inquiry or call 877-333-8323.

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SAFETY

SAFETY DESCRIPTIONS

The words WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of these alerts are known to all who install and operate this equipment.

This safety alert symbol appears with most safety statements. It means attention, become alert, your safety is

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

involved! Please read and abide by the statement that follows the safety alert symbol.

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in damage to product or equipment.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the components and/or the environment, or cause the equipment to operate improperly.

OTE:N Important information is noted to aid in the installation process.

IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES

WARNING

Before installing and operating the retractable shade, be sure to read and understand the content and safety messages in this manual.

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WARNING

Always wear OSHA-approved body, eye, ear and respiratory system protection. Never wear loose clothing, jewelry or long hair when installing the retractable shade.

WARNING

Always keep hands and loose clothing clear of the actuators when extending/retracting the shade.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

• In the event of malfunction please visit http://www.sureshade.com/service-and-technicaldocumentation/ and review applicable videos and documentation before continuing to operate the system or making any repairs. You may also submit a service request via email at info@sureshade.com. Do not attempt to repair shade on your own or you could risk voiding the warranty.

• Never disassemble actuators without permission from SureShade factory or you will void warranty.

• Do not install the shade anywhere it will obstruct or interfere with the navigation lights or any other boat

accessories.

• When tensioning the canvas, refer to http://www.sureshade.com/service-and-technical-documentation/ for proper roller pre-load instructions. Improper tensioning can cause spring malfunction, which will prevent the roller assembly from operating normally.

• Be sure that boat batteries are 100% charged before operating the shade.

• Your SureShade product has been designed and tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 50 mph.

However, it is recommended to retract the shade while underway.

• To protect the shade and components, always retract shade during inclement weather. Retracting the shade when not in use will prolong the life of the canvas and components.

• Refer to the SureShade website for maintenance and winterization procedures. http://www.sureshade. com/customer-resources/

• Never operate the shade without the crossbars attached.

• It is important to understand the Warnings, Cautions and Notices BEFORE starting the installation.

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Keep hands away from moving shade parts.

• Keep clear of shade while extending and retracting.

• Keep shade clear of obstructions.

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SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS

Safety labels must be legible to alert personnel of safety hazards. Replace any illegible or missing labels immediately. Safety labels removed during any repair work must be replaced in their original position before operating the shade.

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SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL DATA

ATF STAGE

Functional Specication

Extension Length 5', 6' or 7'

Width Up to 12'

Over 12’ custom

Hardware Specication

Actuator Material 316SS

Framework Material 316SS

Mounting Component Material 316SS

Actuator Placement Integrated w/in bridge or hardtop

Top surface-mount

Underside surface-mount

Roller Conguration Straight or cambered spring-tension roller

Roller Position Traveling or stationary

Canvas Marine-grade acrylic, Sunbrella

Electrical Specication

Voltage 12v or 24v

Amperage 3 amps

Operating Device Toggle switch and remote control

Controller Type Software-based synchronization

Controller Dimensions 5" x 7" x 1.75"

Structural Specication

Maximum Wind speed 50 mph

Maximum Weight Displacement 300 lbs across framework

Deection Less than 3"

, any standard color

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