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If you take proper care of your marquee, it
will reward you with years of trouble-free
service. Here is a case in point...
In February of 2006, we replaced the canopy
on a marquee which was owned by an
84-year-old lady. She used her marquee twice
weekly selling soap products at markets
around the NSW Southern Highlands.
Our service manager commented on the good
condition of her marquee frame and was
surprised to learn that it was 11 years old.
Never has the marquee required any
replacement or spare parts.
What was even more amazing was that this
lady and her husband erect and stow her
marquee on their own. When her husband isn't
on site to assist. she uses a pole as a
temporary centre strut while she deploys the
marquee.
Helpful tip: Always store your
marquee in the carry bag provided. This
avoids staining from built-up dust if the
marquee is used infrequently.

Cleaning
the Canopy [Click
here for signwritten marquee care]
Stains from sap or other agents should
be removed as soon as possible.
Cleaning PVC canopies, a little truck
wash in a bucket of warm water applied with
a mop and hosed down works best.
We also
offer an effective ready-to-use proprietary cleaning
product for $22.00 including spray bottle
and GST.
When cleaning your marquee, erect the
marquee frame fully but do not extend the legs.
This allows easy access to the canopy from a
normal ground level stance.
Cleaning Polyester canopies, use a mild
detergent, applied with a soft-haired broom
instead. Use a mild detergent on a
sponge to scrub off stubborn stains. Hose
off and allow to dry before storing folded.

Servicing the frame
Cleaning: Wipe the frame clean of
dust and dirt with a damp cloth. Oil and
greasy marks can be removed with a cloth or
sponge soaked in warm soapy water. Glues and
gums should be carefully removed with a mild
solvent and wiped clean. Do NOT use solvents
on any plastic parts.
Loose
Screws: Regularly check your frame
components and tighten any loose screws in
the plastic joints and at the scissor bar
mid-points. Use a phillips head screwdriver
and an allen key.
Bent Bars: Sometimes, a scissor bar can
bend or break. If you notice any 'frosting'
at a bend in the bar, it is best safe
practice to replace it.
Legs: Ensure that no adhesive tape is
used on the upper leg and sliding inner leg of the frame.
Residual adhesive can cause the leg to bind, making it difficult to
extend the marquee to its full height.
Buttons: If you notice that the
restraining buttons are not clicking into
place easily, a short spray with Silicon
Spray will lubricate the action. If Silicon
Spray is not available, rub the button with
a piece of bath soap.
DO NOT USE OIL-BASED SPRAYS OR LUBRICANTS.
Call 1800 244 441 for spares or to arrange
to bring your marquee
to
your nearest office
for a complete
service and safety check. |