3SI UTV JDG554TCA Fabric Sunshade Kit Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- 3SI UTV
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3SI UTV JDG554TCA Fabric Sunshade Kit
Product Information
The UTV enclosure is a heavy-duty fabric product manufactured in the USA by 3SI UTV. The enclosure is water repellent, resistant to mildew, ultra-violet rays, and abrasion. The product is designed and manufactured specifically for your model UTV, and it should fit square and snug to the cab frame. The vinyl windows are scratch-resistant. The adhesive hook should be applied at a temperature of 60 degrees or above, and for maximum adhesion, allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours before attaching the loop to the hook. The enclosure should be periodically cleaned with mild soap and water to minimize accumulations of dirt.
Product Usage Instructions
- Before getting started, clean the surfaces where the adhesive hook will be attached with mild soap and water. A light cleaning is recommended. Do not use solvents or compounds that leave the frame slick.
- Apply the adhesive hook at a temperature of 60 degrees or above. Allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours before attaching the loop to the hook for maximum adhesion.
- Attach the Velcro strips to the front corner of the soft top, bottom of side panel, and back corner of the soft top corresponding to the double-sided hook/loop strips. Wrap horizontally around roll bars.
- Periodically clean the enclosure with mild soap and water to minimize accumulations of dirt. Clean vinyl windows with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth to avoid scratches. Do NOT use any detergents, window cleaners, solvents, or chemicals to clean vinyl windows.
- Clean your enclosure and allow it to dry before removing for storage. Roll the enclosure to avoid creasing the vinyl windows. Do NOT fold the enclosure to store. Creases in the vinyl windows cannot be removed. Creasing the vinyl windows voids all warranties and guarantees.
- The only enclosures manufactured by 3SI UTV that can be hauled when installed are Lexan windshields, full cab enclosures, and door/rear window combos with top and windshield installed. Tie down the enclosures before hauling. Speed should not exceed 55 mph while hauling to prevent ripping and shredding of the material and zippers. Remove all other enclosures before hauling.
Please read and follow the detailed instructions attached to your product. For John Deere Gator 550 S-4 Top Cap Installation, remove your 3SI UTV Top Cap Enclosure and Velcro kit from the shipping box. Clean the surfaces before applying adhesive Velcro strips to your vehicle. Do not use solvents to clean your vehicle’s surfaces in preparation for Velcro installation.
Installation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing a UTV enclosure manufactured in the USA with pride by 3SI UTV. Your enclosure is made of heavy duty fabric that is water repellent and resistant to mildew, ultra-violet rays and abrasion. With proper installation and care you can expect many years of service from your 3SI UTV enclosure.
SOME IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE GETTING STARTED….
- The enclosure attaches to your UTV’s cab frame with Velcro. The technical term for Velcro is hook and loop. Loop is the soft side and hook, the rough side. Loop has been sewn into the enclosure at various points. Adhesive hook has been supplied to attach to your cab frame, corresponding to the sewn-in loop. If you struggle with placement of the adhesive hook, with the enclosure held to the cab frame, note the locations of the sewn-in loop. The adhesive hook is attached to the cab frame at those locations.
- The adhesive hook should be applied at a temperature of 60 degrees or above. For maximum adhesion, when the adhesive hook is in place, allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours before attaching the loop to the hook.
- Clean the surfaces the adhesive hook will be attached to before beginning installation. A light cleaning with mild soap and water is best. A little Windex works great. Do NOT wax or clean with a compound that leaves the frame slick. The adhesive hook will not stick to a slick surface. Again, a light cleaning is best.
- Your enclosure is not a one size fits all product. The enclosure was designed and manufactured specifically for your model UTV. As a result, the enclosure should fit square and snug to the cab frame.
- Periodic cleaning of your enclosure with mild soap and water is recommended to minimize accumulations of dirt.
- Clean the vinyl windows with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth to avoid scratches. DO NOT USE ANY DETERGENTS, WINDOW CLEANERS, SOLVENTS OR CHEMICALS TO CLEAN VINYL WINDOWS.
- Clean your enclosure and allow it to dry before removing for storage. Never fold your enclosure to store. Roll the enclosure to avoid creasing the vinyl windows. Creases in the vinyl windows cannot be removed. CREASING THE VINYL WINDOWS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES.
- The only enclosures manufactured by 3SI UTV that can be hauled when installed are Lexan windshields, full cab enclosures, and door/rear window combos with top and windshield installed. However, the enclosures should be tied down before hauling. Speed should not exceed 55 mph while hauling to prevent ripping and shredding of the material and zippers. REMOVE ALL OTHER ENCLOSURES BEFORE HAULING.
PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE ATTACHED.
John Deere Gator 550 S-4 Top Cap Installation
You have just purchased the best Enclosure for your Utility Terrain Vehicle available on the market today. Your Enclosure is made of Heavy Duty Fabric that is Water Repellent and resistant to Mildew, Ultra-Violet Sun Rays and Abrasion. With proper installation and care you can expect many years of long lasting fit, color and service life from your 3SI UTV Top Cap Enclosure.
- Step 1: Remove your 3SI UTV Top Cap Enclosure and Velcro kit from the shipping box.
| Quantity | Size | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6” | Front corner of soft top corresponding to the double-sided hook/loop |
strips-Wrap horizontally around roll bars.
2| 12”| Bottom of side panel corresponding to the double-sided hook/loop
strips-Wrap horizontally around roll bars.
2| 6”| Back corner of soft top corresponding to the double-sided hook/loop
strips-Wrap horizontally around roll bars.
Note: before applying adhesive Velcro Strips to your vehicle, surfaces
should be free of dust, dirt and oil. Do not
use solvents to clean your vehicle’s surfaces in preparation for Velcro
installation.
- Step 2: Place Top Cap loosely on top of the vehicle Roll Bar Cage making sure the Enclosure front visor is facing toward the front of the vehicle. NOTE: Find the start/stop point of the binding sewn onto the edge of the top. The binding start/stop point is on the back side of the top. Align enclosure seams with the center of the side roll bars. Pull the enclosure downward at each Roll Bar post upright to position the Enclosure snug to the Roll Bar Cab frame.
- Step 3: Remove the backing from the adhesive hook strips and adhere each strip horizontally around each Roll Bar post upright approximately 1 inch below the pre attached Enclosure Velcro tabs. Note: Velcro strips should make a complete circle around the roll bar upright placing the Velcro strip Seam toward the center of the cab interior.
- Step 4: Pull the enclosure down tightly keeping the side seams aligned with the center of the side roll bars. Wrap the double-sided hook/loop straps around the adhesive hook strips as shown below.
- Step 5: Repeat any steps necessary to achieve a tight fit to the roll bar frame as shown below.
See enclosed Product Care sheet for instructions on how to properly care for your 3SI UTV Enclosure.
Care Instructions
Heavy Duty Marine and Mil-Spec Military Fabric Cleaning
All 3SI UTV Enclosure Heavy Duty Marine and Military Camo fabrics are
guaranteed against excessive loss of color or strength under normal exposure
and use conditions. Periodic cleaning with a solution of 4 ounces of bleach
and 2 ounces of soap (NOT DETERGENTS) in one gallon of water is recommended to
minimize accumulations of dirt, bird droppings and other contaminants which
can support surface mildew and stain fabric.
Soft Vinyl Window Cleaning
3SI UTV Enclosure Vinyl Windows will remain clear and provide great visibility
under normal exposure conditions if properly cleaned. Periodic cleaning with a
solution of 1 ounce of soap in one gallon of water is all that is needed to
maintain good window cleanliness and visibility. Caution: DO NOT USE ANY
DETERGENTS, WINDOW CLEANERS, SOLVENTS or CHEMICALS OF ANY KIND TO CLEAN VINYL
WINDOWS AS THESE WILL CLOUD THE WINDOWS. ALSO, NEVER RUB WINDOWS WITH A DRY
CLOTH OR RAG.
Storage Recommendations
Before removing the 3SI UTV Enclosure from your vehicle for storage, clean the
Fabric and Vinyl Windows thoroughly as indicated above. Any dirt remaining on
the Enclosure may scratch Vinyl Windows while in storage. Once the Enclosure
has been cleaned it should be placed on a large flat surface. Lay the
Enclosure out so that Vinyl Windows are in a flat position. Fold the doors
over the rear panel first then fold the top and windshield on top of the doors
keeping the Vinyl Windows flat. Caution: FOLDING VINYL WINDOWS WILL CAUSE
PERMANENT CREASE DAMAGE AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES. Once the Enclosure is
folded
keeping all Vinyl Windows flat, begin rolling the Enclosure into an 8” roll.
Place the 8” roll into a box and store at normal room temperature. To ensure
long life of your enclosure it is best not to store in extreme temperatures.
Hauling
The ONLY products manufactured by 3SI UTV that can be hauled while installed
are the hard windshields, full cab enclosures, and door/rear window combos
with top and windshield installed. However, the full cab enclosures and
door/rear window combos should be tied down before hauling. Speed should not
exceed 55 mph while hauling to prevent ripping and shredding of the material
and zippers. NEVER HAUL INSTALLED SOFT TOPS, WINDSHIELD TOP COMBOS, AND SUMMER
CABS. REMOVE BEFORE HAULING.