3 STAR INDUSTRIES John Deere Gator 550 Back Panel Instruction Manual

John Deere Gator 550
Back Panel
Installation Instructions

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 sewnin
  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.

Installation Instructions

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 Cab Enclosure.
Step 1: Remove your 3SI UTV Cab Enclosure and Velcro kit from the shipping box.
Step 2: Remove or loosen the vehicle’s hard top.
Step 3: Place the enclosure over the vehicle’s cab frame. Square and align the enclosure to the cab frame. Note the location of sewn-in loop strips in the enclosure. Adhesive hook strips will be attached to the cab frame corresponding to the loop strips. Position the adhesive strips to allow the enclosure to fit tight to the cab frame. Remove the backing from the adhesive hook strips and install as indicated in the adhesive hook table and pictures.
Step 4: After all adhesive hook strips are attached, begin attaching the enclosure to the cab frame. As you attach the hook and loop, square the enclosure to the frame. PLEASE NOTE, FOR MAXIMUM ADHESION, ALLOW THE ADHESIVE HOOK TO ADHERE TO THE FRAME FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE PULLING AGAINST THE HOOK WITH THE LOOP STRIPS.
Step 5: Repeat any steps necessary to achieve a snug fit on the cab frame.
Step 6: Re-install your hard top.
See enclosed Product Care sheet  for instructions on how to properly care for your 3SI UTV Enclosure.

ADHESIVE HOOK TABLE

top of back panel over the cross bar and attach the sewn-in loop strip to the adhesive hook strip.
B| 2-6″| Wrap around roll bar near the top of the rear roll bar uprights corresponding to the double-sided straps on either side of the back panel. Wrap the double-sided straps around the adhesive hook strips.
C| 2-3″| Attach vertically to the outside edge of the rear roll bar uprights corresponding to the 3″ webbing/loop tabs near the top of the rear uprights. Attach the webbing/loop tabs to the adhesive hook strips. Use the tabs on either side of the back panel to pull the back panel from side to side.
D| 2-3″| Attach vertically to the outside edge of the rear roll bar uprights corresponding to the 3″
webbing/loop tabs near the middle of the rear uprights. Attach the webbing/loop tabs to
the adhesive hook strips. Use the tabs on either side of the back panel to pull the back
panel from side to side.
E| 2-8″| Attach vertically to the outside edge of the rear roll bar uprights corresponding to the 8″
webbing/loop tabs near the middle of the rear uprights. Attach the webbing/loop tabs to
the adhesive hook strips. Use the tabs on either side of the back panel to pull the back
panel from side to side.
F| 2-4″| Attach vertically to the outside edge of the rear roll bar uprights corresponding to the 4″
webbing/loop tabs near the bottom of the rear uprights. Attach the webbing/loop tabs to
the adhesive hook strips. Use the tabs on either side of the back panel to pull the panel
from side to side.
G| 1-29″| Attach horizontally at the bottom of the back panel corresponding to the sewn-in loop. Attach the sewn-in loop to the adhesive hook to hold the bottom of the back panel in place.
H| 2-4″| Attach horizontally on either side of the bottom of the back panel corresponding to the 4″ sewn-in loop strips. Attach the sewn-in loop to the adhesive hook to hold the bottom of the back panel in place.
I| 1-6″| Attach to the top of the rear brake light.

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.

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