Frankford Umbrellas AURORA Owner's Manual
Frankford Umbrellas Aurora is a cantilever umbrella designed to provide shade and protection from light rain in low to moderate wind conditions. It features a durable acrylic canvas canopy that is water and oil repellent, and resistant to mold and mildew. The umbrella can be easily opened and closed using the included winder handle, and the canopy can be tilted to adjust the angle of shade. For added stability in higher winds, the umbrella can be fitted with the included Wind Stabilizer Kit.
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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.
General Information
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.
• 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.
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.
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FABRIC CARE
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.
Casual Care & Cleaning
• 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.
Intensive Care & Cleaning
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.
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AURORA PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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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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OPENING THE AURORA
• Remove the strap from the canopy.
• Gently spread the canopy arms open with your hand. (Refer Figure A)
• Ensure the slider car knob is loose and slider car can move freely ( Refer Figure
B ). Insert the winder handle (26) into the hole on the side of the mast and rotate in a clockwise direction.
• Continue winding until the canopy is fully open. The bottom hub (6) will be seated into the hub tube (9) and the edge of the canopy should be tight (Refer Figure C).
FIGURE A
NOTE: The Winder Handle will become a little harder to wind as the umbrella nears fully open. This is normal particularly when the acrylic canvas is new. Once the canopy is fully opened hold the slider car knob (18) and push the slider car up until the canopy is at the desired tilt angle. Tighten slider car knob (18) clockwise to secure the umbrella at that angle.
• The tilt angle of the canopy can be adjusted as required at any time by loosening the slider car knob (18) and sliding the slider car up and down the mast.
IMPORTANT: The slider car knob (18) must be securely tightening, especially when used in higher winds.
NOTE: The optimum strength of the umbrella is reached only when the slider car is at its maximum height and the umbrella canopy edge is horizontal to the ground.
The strength of the umbrella is lessened when the canopy is in an angled position.
FIGURE B
FIGURE C
CLOSING THE AURORA
• Turn the sider car tilt knob (18) counterclockwise until loose. Rotate the winder handle (26) in an counter-clockwise direction.
The canopy will begin to collapse. Continue winding in an counter-clockwise direction until the canopy is mostly closed and the canopy arms are pointing almost vertically down to the ground.
• Hold the slider car tilt knob and pull the slider car down the mast towards the ground. The canopy should now be fully closed. Reach around with one arm and pull the canopy back towards the mast to complete closing.
• FOLDING THE CANOPY NEATLY : To do this stand in front of the canopy and find the front four panels of fabric. Pull these together towards your body and alternate folding over remaining panels from left to right with the sixth, seventh and eighth panel. (Refer Figure B)
• FITTING THE COVER BAG : Stand in front of the folded canopy and open the cover bag zip completely. Use the handle rod to lift the cover bag behind the mast and up as high as possible to clear the top of the umbrella. Pull the cover bag down over the top of the mast and canopy. Zip the cover bag closed. The zip should be on the front side of the canopy, not at the back of the
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
FIGURE C
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INSTALLING YOUR WIND STABILIZER KIT
Your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella comes with a
Wind Stabilizer Kit to assist its performance in a wider range of wind conditions. This Stabilizer Kit consists of two (joined) stabilizer bars.
NOTE: The Aurora Cantilever Umbrella does not need to fitted with the Stabilizer
Kit for normal everyday operation in calm to moderate wind conditions. However for higher wind strengths or for commercial applications it is advised to use. FIGURE A
To Install Stabilizer Kit:
• Slide the stay block (38) up the internal mast housing to a height roughly the same as the height of the stabilizer bars when standing vertical (refer Figure A) .
• Attach the threaded stainless screw with the two aluminum stays attached to the stay block and tighten the screw sufficiently for the stay block to remain in position without sliding down the mast (refer Figure B) .
• Swing either aluminum stay arm off the ground and attach to the umbrella using the “T-Lock” or Star Screw. Position the
T-Lock vertical and slide the hole in the plastic fitting at the end of the stabilizer bar over (refer Figure C). Set the T-Lock to horizontal to lock the bar in place (refer
Figure C) .
FIGURE B
FIGURE C
TO ROTATE THE AURORA UMBRELLA
There are 16 pre-determined rotation positions in the spigot. These positions are found every 22.5° interval around the spigot base. They are located where indicated with notches on the spigot base.
The position holes are under the nylon indexing shield (29) which acts as a dust cover for the holes not in use.
• Pull the rotation lift handle (30) out from the mast cavity (Refer Figure A) .
• Lift up on the handle and feel the resistance from the spring that houses the rotating lock pin (36).
WARNING: In lifting this handle you are not attempting to lift the whole umbrella, rather just the spring on the rotating lock pin that locates the rotation lock pin.
FIGURE A
• By using the rotating lift handle (29) as a lever you may rotate the umbrella on the base until you arrive at your desired position
(refer Figure B). Each position is marked by a notch on the spigot. Align the indicator arrow with a notch (refer Figure C) . Lower the rotating lift handle sufficiently to locate the rotating lock pin.
WARNING: Do not force the rotating handle down if the indicator arrow is between notch positions. The rotating handle should close down easily. If any resistance is encountered do not force it, rotate the umbrella further slightly to locate the correct hole position.
FIGURE B
FIGURE C
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installation procedure
Your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella is delivered fully assembled. There are three different ways to install your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella:
1. Installing on a wooden deck using a Deck Plate.
2. Installing on an existing concrete slab or pavers using a Deck Plate.
3. Installing into the ground (i.e. into a lawn, garden or paved patio) using the
In-Ground fitting.
Prior to installing your installation fittings please read the important information below.
Your Aurora Cantilever Umbrella can rotate 360 ° and be locked in 16 different locations. This means that every 22.5
° of rotation there is provision to lock the umbrella. In most situations there will be a preferred area over which you will predominantly want shade. To ensure you have the ability to shade your preferred location you must have one of the 22.5
° rotation locking holes in line with this position. Please have a look at the underside of your spigot to see these 16 locking holes.
There is a locking hole in line with each of the 4 spigot bolt holes in the spigot plate. There are also three intermediate holes between each of the spigot bolt holes and these are marked with an indicator mark on the top of the spigot plate.
To point your umbrella in the perfect direction or to have a symmetrical installation (especially when installing square umbrellas) it is very important to make sure you install the Base Plate or In-Ground fitting square to the direction that you predominantly want the umbrella to point.
PREFERRED STARTING POSITIONS
ECLIPSE TO POINT
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DECK PLATE IN-GROUND MOUNT
There are three different ways to install your Aurora umbrella. Select the installation method from the following pages for the relevant instructions.
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IN-GROUND INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Your umbrella comes with a spigot. Once you have installed the In-Ground Mount according to the instructions below, attach the spigot to the In-Ground using the supplied Allen key and bolts. Once the concrete has fully cured, lift the umbrella on to the top of the spigot. This is recommended as a two man operation.
The In-Ground Mount is a galvanized steel fitting that must be concreted into position.
Because terrain differs from thick dirt to fine soil, a different sized hole must be prepared and a different volume of concrete is used. As a guide, a 19” x 19“ x 27” deep hole is a minimum requirement for heavy dirt terrain. A post hole borer can be used to deepen the center of the footing. When pouring the concrete it is advisable to drop a few lengths of reinforcing steel bar into the hole to prevent the concrete from cracking. Remember that the depth of the hole is better than the width and it is much easier to make the hole oversized than to try to re-stabilize the In-Ground fitting should it shift over time. If applicable, patio tiles or pavers have to be removed to facilitate this In-Ground mount and then cut to suit when replaced.
If installing through a thin layer of concrete or asphalt, a core drill should be used to drill a 6” diameter hole in the concrete/asphalt. The remainder of the hole below can then be dug out by hand or post hole digger.
Important:
Align one of the screw holes in the top of the spigot with your desired
12 o’clock position on the umbrella. Ensure that the In-Ground fitting is level in the concrete.
Allow adequate time for the concrete to cure before erecting the umbrella.
Tip:
The In-Ground comes with four “grub-screws” pre-installed in the threaded holes.
This is to prevent concrete slurry working its way up into the threaded holes. As an added precaution it is a good idea to place tape on the underside of the holes. Once the In-Ground has been installed, remove the grub-screws with an Allen key.
25.5”
27.5”
15.7”
27.5”
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DECK/CONCRETE INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Your umbrella comes with a spigot. Once you have installed the Deck Plate according to the instructions below, attach the spigot to the Deck Plate using the supplied Allen key and bolts. Once the Deck Plate is fully secured, lift the umbrella on to the top of the spigot. This is recommended as a two man operation.
DECK PLATE INSTALLATION ALTERNATIVES
Installing on wooden deck:
Your deck plate must be bolted to the frame of the deck and not only to the deck planking. You need to fasten 1 or 2 braces between the deck joists or bearers that form the structural frame of the deck. It is suggested that 2 pieces of wood of 8”W x 2”-4” thick be secured under the deck planking and between the deck bearers and fasten these braces to the joists/bearers with suitable fastenings. These may be large galvanized nails, brackets or similar. The Deck Plate should now be set in the required position and bolted through the deck planking and the fixed braces by using 1/2”x6” stainless steel bolts and nuts with a large washer on the underside.
Installing to a concrete slab:
When installing your umbrella on a concrete surface, fix the Deck Plate to the concrete using 4 concrete screws, ‘Dyna-Bolts’ or similar fastenings. The diameter of the countersunk holes in the Spigot is .5”, use M10/M12 included with your umbrella. The length of the fastenings will depend on the depth of the concrete and whether there are any tiles or pavers above the concrete. As a minimum, 3” of fastening in concrete is required.
IMPORTANT:
Align one of the countersunk holes in the Deck Plate with your desired
12 o’clock position on the umbrella.
TIP:
The Deck Plate comes with four “grub-screws” pre-installed in the threaded holes.
Remove the grub-screws with an Allen key.
COUNTER SUNK BOLTS
1/4” DECK PANELS
DECK PLATE
2” THICK CROSS BEAMS
DECK BEARERS
12.4” DIAMETER DECK PLATE
M10 CONCRETE SCREW OR DYNA BOLT
MINIMUM LENGTH 3”
Concrete slab minimum depth 4”.
No screw or fixing to be within 6” of closest edge of concrete slab
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WEIGHTED BASE INSTALLATION
Your umbrella comes with a spigot. Once you have assembled the base according to the instructions below, attach the spigot to the base using the supplied Allen key and bolts. Once the base is fully secured, lift the umbrella on to the top of the spigot. This is recommended as a two man operation.
2 UMBRELLA BASE INSTALLATION ALTERNATIVES
Installing to the Cross Base:
Once you have assembled the cross base, place pavers (50lbs. min 19”x19”x2”) into the frame. Now that your pavers are in place, move forward with attaching your Spigot. The Spigot must be bolted to the frame with the hardware supplied. Match threaded holes on the Spigot with the threaded holes on the cross base frame.
Installing to 40G+36G:
When installing your umbrella on a Galvanized
Plate Stack, rotate the Spigot to match the threaded holes on the bottom plate. (REMEMBER: bolts do not thread in top plate) The countersunk holes in the Spigot are .5”. Use M10/M12 fastenings depending on whether they have external thread (i.e. make sure they fit through the Spigot holes).
IMPORTANT:
All plates are stackable. There are 2 sets of holes on each plate-naked holes and threaded holes. Be sure to use the threaded holes on the bottom plate ONLY. Line up the naked holes on the upper plates and bolt your Stem through to the threaded holes on the bottom plate.
NOTE:
The 40G+36G double stack is 335lbs. This is a suggested minimum weight for the Aurora Cantilever Umbrella.
SPIGOT
retaining plates
(holds pavers in place)
CONCRETE PAVERS (8)
16” X 16” X 2”
40G-PLATE: 185lbs.
40” Round .
36G-PLATE: 150lbs.
36” Round
MINIMUM WEIGHT RECOMMENDED:
335lbs.
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WARRANTY
UMBRELLA FRAME AND FABRIC
7 YE AR WARRANTY
Frankford uses Marine Grade 9 ounce solution-dyed acrylic fabric from several mills, including Sunbrella,
Outdura, and Recasens. All Marine Grade acrylic fabrics we use carry a minimum warranty of 7 years against fading. All Furniture Grade fabrics we use carry a minimum warranty of 5 years against fading.
This warranty does not cover damage to the fabric related to extreme weather, abuse, or misuse by our customers. This warranty does not cover improper cleaning techniques or chemicals used in cleaning the umbrellas, and does not cover damage caused by the storage method or location used by our clients.
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Replacement fabric canopy is covered for the time remaining in the original warranty and does not activate a new 7 or 5 year warranty.
3 YE AR WARRANTY
OUR 3 YEAR WARRANTY COVERS THE FRAME
STRUCTURE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
ECLIPSE SERIES, NOVA SERIES, MONACO SERIES,
GREENWICH SERIES, MONTEREY COLLECTION, and CATALINA COLLECTION . This warranty includes manufacturer defects to the notch, runner, center pole and skeleton structure. It does not cover damage to the umbrellas related to extreme weather, abuse, or misuse by our customers. If warrantable damage occurs, Frankford will replace or repair any item in this category at its own discretion.
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WARRANTY
1 YE AR WARRANTY
OUR 1 YEAR WARRANTY COVERS ALL POWDER COAT
FINISHES (CHIPPING, PEELING, FLAKING, BUBBLING,
FADING) OF ALUMINUM POLES (1) YEAR FROM THE
DATE OF PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Aurora Series, Eclipse Series, Nova Series, Monaco
Series, Greenwich Series, Monterey Collection, and
Catalina Collection. The frame structure of the Laurel
Collection is covered by a 1 year warranty. This warranty does not cover damage to the umbrellas related to extreme weather (including rust), abuse, or misuse by our customers. If warrantable damage occurs, Frankford will send parts, replace or repair any item in this category at its own discretion.
RUST
RUST IS A NATURAL PART OF THE AGING PROCESS
OF ALL STEEL OR IRON BASED MATERIALS AND IS
THEREFORE NOT CONSIDERED A DEFECT. STEEL
BASES AND MOUNTS ARE DESIGNED TO REQUIRE
MINIMUM MAINTENANCE. THEY SHOULD BE KEPT
CLEAN.
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