Yakima SlimShady Installation Instructions Manual

Manual is about: Truck & SUV

Summary of SlimShady

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    Slimshady contents slimshady (1x) stake sack (1x) nut (4x) key (2x) wrench (1x) washer (4x) bolt (4x) stake (2x) clamps (2x) tools required:.

  • Page 2: Assemble & Install

    1 assemble & install insert two bolts into the upper channel of each side of your slimshady, and put your clamps onto the bolts. Then place a lock washer and nut on each bolt, and tighten loosely by hand. Be sure the awning is oriented correctly with the yakima logo right side up in relation to the ...

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    4 6 5 with the assistance of a friend carefully place the awning onto your vehicle with the clamps around the crossbars. Then completely tighten the clamps to the crossbars. Unfasten the velcro straps, and unroll the awning. Unzip the cover slowly to avoid zipper snags. Velcro strap 5.25 +/- .25 nm.

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    7 8 fold the side supports out. Twist the tubing to unlock, and adjust their lengths. Thread the thin rod into the recieving holes, then twist the tubing in the opposite direction to lock in the length. Fold down the front supports. Twist the tubing to unlock, and adjust their lengths then twist the...

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    9 10 use the velcro straps at the edges of the awning to stretch the shade tightly across its frame. Position the stakes about 12” out and to the side of the base of front support. Drive it into the ground at a 45 degree angle. Hook the looped end of the rope around the stake, and slide the guy rope...

  • Page 6: Close & Secure

    Instruction #1035826a-6/12 1 2 twist the tubing to unlock, and retract the side supports. Fold the side supports back into the frame. Secure by pressing them into place. Release the tensioner, and remove the stakes. Twist the tubing to unlock, and retract the front supports. Fold the front supports ...

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    3 tuck the rope alongside the front supports, pull the fabric toward you, and tightly roll up the awning. 4 6 5 press the awning firmly against the stowed side supports, and replace the protective cover. While being careful not to catch the fabric in the zipper zip the cover closed. Secure the strap...

  • Page 8: Removal

    Removal 2 fully open both clamps. 1 remove the slimshady. • remove your awning and yakima rack before entering an automated car wash. • do not use fuel burning, oxygen consuming devices under the awning. This includes: candles, gas lanterns, kerosene lamps, stoves, cooking and heating appliances. • ...

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    Awning care and maintenance your awning is designed to be a durable companion on your adventures. In order to keep it performing at its best, we recommend some simple care and maintenance steps that will help prolong the life of your awning. • prior to each use, inspect your awning mounting hardware...