Use and Care Manual

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Important Safety Instruc ons
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury or damage to equipment, read all
following safety instruc
ons before assembling and using the gazebo.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury or death.
• Keep all children and pets away from assembly area. Children and pets should be supervised while gazebo
is being assembled.
• The assembled gazebo should be located at least 6 feet (2 m) from any obstruc
on such as fence, garage,
house, overhanging branches, laundry lines or electrical wires.
Consult with local municipal o
ce for speci c requirements
• This product is for domes
c outdoor use (providing shade) only.
• Install the gazebo on level ground. Stakes are provided to secure the gazebo to the ground. Do not
assemble the gazebo on sandy, muddy or loose soil, as stakes do not have enough holding power in these
types of soil.
• Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protec
ve gloves if necessary during assembly.
• This unit is heavy. DO NOT assemble this item alone. Make sure you have the help of at least 3 people for
safe assembling or moving the gazebo.
• Check all nuts and bolts periodically for
htness and when required, ghten them again.
• While this gazebo is manufactured to withstand winds through only the supplied ground stakes, in areas
subject to frequent severe weather, securing the gazebo to a deck, concrete pa
or foo ngs should be
considered.
•Remove accumulated water on the roof immediately, or disassemble the gazebo in order to avoid
damages.
• ALWAYS DISASSEMBLE the gazebo before experiencing winter season and heavy wind condi
ons, as
it is semi-permanent construc
on and not designed to withstand harsh weather, including high wind, or
heavy rain and snow.
• Please check your state and local regula
ons prior to installing the gazebo. Some jurisdic ons may
require permits for installa
on and use. Some special procedures may be valid in your area.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use or enter the gazebo under harsh weather (e.g. thunderstorms, high winds, hail, heavy snow
etc.). In these condi
ons, it might p over and could cause serious injury to bystanders. Any damage or
injury caused by these condi
ns is not covered by the warranty.
• DO NOT install the gazebo adjacent to trees or a sloped roof. Snow and ice may slide onto the gazebo and
cause it to collapse.
• DO NOT use or enter the gazebo if there exist any of the following or of similar condi
ns:
1. visible movement of support members, roo
ng panels or sagging roo ine.
2. creaks or audible noise from the gazebo.
3. cracks, fractures or malforma
of support member or roof panels.
4. damaged or missing fasteners.
• DO NOT hang any weights on the roof frame.
• DO NOT use ladder leaning against the gazebo or climbing onto the roof.
• Keep away from heat or
me source.
• If the gazebo will not be used for a long period of
me (e.g. during winter disassemble and store it
in a clean, dry loca
on.