This document provides detailed guidelines for the proper installation of shade sails, emphasizing the importance of selecting an appropriate location and ensuring correct tensioning. It outlines the necessary mounting hardware, techniques for securing the sails, and tips for adjusting tension to eliminate wrinkles. The document also highlights factors to consider, such as wind speeds and the strength of anchor points.

1. Tension Required Tension Correct
Shade Sail Placement
Before you start installation, it is important that you consider
the most suitable location for your shade sails.
Sail Structure Designs and Layout
Before you start installation, it is important that you consider
the most suitable location for your shade sails.
Mounting Hardware for Sun Sails
There is an extensive range of fixing accessories available to help you secure your
shade sails. These accessories are readily available from your hardware supplier.
Tension the Sail Fabric
Aproperly mounted and tensioned shade sail will have approximately 150 pounds of tension on
it and will have few to no wrinkles. Most installations directly connect the 1st corner to the
anchor point. Continue to connect the other points by stretching the corners tightly and attach.
Aratchet strap is generally recommended to give the majority of its initial tension. Use of one or more turnbuckles,
depending on the sail shape, to add tension to minimize wrinkles. Stop tensioning when the shade sail shows no sag
in the middle and has no more wrinkles.
DO NOT over tension the sail.Tension adjustments should only by hand and only tight enough to remove the wrinkles out of
the shade cloth.You can re-tension periodically when required.
The last corner of any sail will be the challenge.You need a rope and a friend, (if you have neither, there are convenient
Ratchet Straps available) bring the last corner of sail as close to its attachment point as possible and put the last
attachment hardware in place.
Finally, look at the sail to see if there are any wrinkles. Wrinkles usually occur between two corners where they are tighter
than the other corners.Tighten the turnbuckles on the other corners to reduce and eliminate the remaining wrinkles.
The last corner of any sail will be the challenge. Use of a rope and a friend, or a 1 inch webbing (Rachet Strap) with a
winch, bring the last corner of sail as close to its attachment point as possible and put the last attachment hardware
in place. Now look at sail to see if there are any wrinkles. Wrinkles usually occur between two corners where they are
tighter than the other corners. Tighten the turnbuckles on the other corners to reduce and eliminate the wrinkles.
Size of the shade sail(s).
Strength of existing structures
intended to be anchor points.
Sun direction and path tracking.
Wind speeds typical and
maximum expected for your area.
Location of barbecue grills, fire
pits, and other high heat sources.
Ability to insert suitable
fixing posts.
Horizontally (flat), where all
corners are at the same height.
Vertically, like a privacy fence. Slants &Angles with
overlapping sails.
Hypar Twist effect.
ANCHORS LINKS EXTENSIONS
Cable Assembly
Pod Eye
Eye Lag Screw
Eye Bolt with Nut
Turnbuckle
D-Shackle
Snap Hook S-Hook
Chain
Wire Rope
Grip
Steel Cable
Thimble
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