Instructions / Assembly

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1. Install the Gunnel Rod Holder Adaptor into the gunnel rod holder. Please note: there
are two possible positions based on if you want the ShadeFin™ to face fore and aft or
perpendicular to the gunnel.
2. Verify that the Adaptor is firmly seated in the locking pin in the base of the gunnel rod
holder.
3. Slide the ShadeFin™ Fixed or Adjustable Rod Holder Mount into the Adaptor and lightly
twist to allow it to engage in the locking pin in the Adaptor.
4. Install the ShadeFin™ into the Fixed or Adjustable Rod Holder Mount.
5. Please follow the instructions included with your ShadeFin™ for proper operation and
deployment.
Do not insert the Fixed
or Adjustable Rod
Holder Mount into a
Gunnel Rod Holder
WITHOUT the Gunnel
Rod Holder Adapter!
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Only use the mounts
on leaning post rod
holders if you can
attach the bottom
Locking Knob.
WARNING: do not install the ShadeFin™ Fixed or Adjustable Rod Holder Mount into a
gunnel rod holder without the use of the supplied Gunnel Rod Holder Adaptor. This will
damage the threads and void the warranty.
GUNNEL ROD HOLDER ADAPTER INSTALLATION
T10-3000-12