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Instructions for set up:

1. HOOK.  Attach the yellow straps around or to a support.  The yellow straps have clip hooks on the ends that clip together to form a loop or attach directly to a support object.  Recommended supports are:  fences, luggage racks of vehicles, trees and eyebolts attached to walls or structures.

2.  PULL.  Pull out on the handle of the SportsShade housing until the awning material is completely extended and can pull out no further.  SportsShade must be completely extended to be held in place by the guy lines.

3.  SWING.  Pull down on the legs, which are held horizontal by black clips and swing them vertically into place.  The legs should be perpendicular to the housing for correct use.  The SportsShade housing and legs should be placed at a slight incline to keep the awning extended while placing the guy-lines with stakes (See picture 4 on the box).

4.  STAKE.  One person should hold the SportsShade upright until the guy lines have been staked down.  Pull each guy line until it is fully extended at an approximate angle of 45 degrees from the support legs.  Place the stake perpendicular to the ground and drive it into the soil until the collar is touching soil.  Do not use stakes in sand or mostly sandy soil.  It is recommended to use SportsShade weight bags (sold separately).  Please note that Inventive Ideas is not responsible damage or injury cause by any modification made to the SportsShade.

To take SportsShade down: 

Pull up on the stakes and hold on to them until they are fully retracted into the housing.  Do not let go of them or they may cause damage or injury.  Use the 4 steps listed above in reverse order.  Windy Conditions:  During windy conditions it may be difficult getting the awning material to retract due to a ballooning effect.  In this case – try putting the housing on the ground and let the awning go down into the housing or try to line the housing and the awning up parallel to the wind direction and then retracting.

Warnings:

-          Do not use in winds or gusts in excess of 25 mph.

-          Do not place grills or cooking devises beneath the shade.

-          Do not use during stormy weather.

-          Improper use may result in damage or injury.

-         SportsShade will not support snow loads.

Care Instructions:

1.  SportsShade will mildew if stored wet.  If taken down when wet, please set up to dry out at the first opportunity.

2.  Store in a dry place out of weather.  Do not leave up in rainy or moist weather for extended periods of time.

3.  For cleaning use household soap or detergent and warm water.  

Trouble Shooting:

1.  Issue:  My SportsShade is not retracting all the way.   

• Solution:  Sometimes SportsShade may retract crooked (more on one side than the other).  Try to compensate so that sportsshade is retracting evenly on both sides.  Do this by pulling gently to the opposite side while SportsShade is retracting.

• Solution:  Sometimes SportsShade may build up residue from dust and the silver coating inside of the housing which creates extra friction and reduces retraction.  Try putting talcum powder on the top side of the awning material.  Sprinkle it lightly and let the awning retract into the housing a few times.

• Solution:  Sometimes SportsShade may retract with significant wrinkles due to wind.  These wrinkles may cause the retraction to bind up. Try to get to an area that is protected from the wind and pull the awning out and let it retract with out wrinkles.

2.  Issue:  My SportsShade is binding up when I try to pull it out.  

• Solution:  Sometimes SportsShade may build up residue from dust and/or the silver coating on the fabric inside of the housing which creates extra friction and binds the roller.  Try hanging SportsShade by the clip hooks, then gently pull down on the housing.  Bunched awning material may bubble out of the opening in the housing.  Push the bunched material back in the opening and gently pull down more.  Keep repeating this procedure until the SportsShade unbinds.  Then put talcum powder on the top side of the awning material to reduce friction.  Sprinkle it lightly and let the awning retract into the housing a few times.

3.  Issue:  My SportsShade does not retract well in the wind.

• Solution:  Wind does cause a ballooning effect when SportsShade is faced into the wind.  The ballooning effect has more force than the retraction force.  Try to remove SportsShade from the wind and retract in a protected area.  Or try to set sportsshade on the ground in a direction perpendicular to the wind and let it retract.  Or place the front bar as close to the housing as possible (closing off the balloon and not letting air in).

3.  Issue:  My SportsShade does not retract at all.

• Solution:  Please return the defective unit under the 1 year warranty policy for a new SportsShade.