Jumbrella Instructions |
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This is a very NEW and DIFFERENT LIGHTING PRODUCT. Failure to read and understand these instructions will result in damage to your new investment and voids your warrantee. Please one person assembly only. Two or more persons move at different speeds and intentions, often conflicting - one person assembly only to avoid cross purposes and breakage. Shown below is the black / silver jumbrella. The translucent white model follows the same assembly and disassembly methods, note the further instruction regarding changing one cover to the other cover using a single frame. INCLUDED PARTS: Folded Jumbrella on telescoping boom with boom - to - stand pivot in travel shoulder bag. REQUIRED ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT: Heavy - Duty lightstand able to accept a 1-1/8th inch spigot, such as Manfrotto (Bogen) Art. No. 008 or larger. SPACE REQUIREMENTS: Ceiling height should be 4 ft larger than the jumbrella, that is, 17 ft for the 4 meter (13 ft) Jumbrella; 14 ft for the 3 meter (10 ft) Jumbrella and 11 feet for the 2 meter (6.5 ft) Jumbrella. |
ASSEMBLY -
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 2)
Allow boom to fall through loosened boom pivot - make certain that
all umbrella struts are moving away from the central boom column. This
will expand the umbrella poles and move the two "hubs" of
the poles closer together. Pull downward until the two "hubs" lock
into position fully expanding the inside umbrella poles. Do
not tighten the boom pivot, but note that the double spline has
been is removed from the telescoping boom at this point. This
is VERY IMPORTANT and this "boss", that is, the missing
splines, allow the full rotation of the umbrella during the next
step. Refer to Picture 2. |
 3)
Raise the lightstand sufficiently to allow the umbrella to be turned
90° with the outside folding poles clear
of the floor surface and ceiling. Next, of course, turn the
umbrella 90°. At this time, you will need to add a counter
weight to the boom to balance the assembly during the next steps. Refer
to Picture 3. |
 4)
Carefully bring each of the eight folding poles forward. Best
method is to get all poles foreword, and only thenlock ONLY the each pole into pole pocket. Do this by rotating the jumbrella to next pole, locking the PREVIOUS pole in place until all eight poles are forward. VERY IMPORTANT: do not force the poles forward - if necessary, slide the pole pocket up the pole to release any tension BEFORE attempting to bring the pole forward. Refer to Picture 4. |
5) Continue until all poles are forward and lock the final pocket. Refer to Picture 5.
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COVER CHANGES: Note the jumbrella covers (black/silver to translucent or visa versa) are relatively easy to change. Easiest to leave the frame on the heavy duty light stand with the entire jumbrella collapsed with all poles forward. Carefully pull the upper sleeves over the "elbow" of each pole. Then remove and fold entire cover. Pull the alternate cover on to each of the eight poles, then carefully pull each sleeve a few inches (6 cm) over the elbow, make certain that the second, lower sleeve and pole pocket is started onto each pole. Next bring sleeves completely up poles, and affix the velcro and elastic ties around the pole strut. DISASSEMBLY: EASY! Release all pole pockets and slide pocket up pole several inches. Aim jumbrella straight up, rotate boom until spline matches the grooves in the boom pivot. Raise the boom up through the boom pivot, lock momentarily. Pull down on lower "hub". Take care to keep hands away from boom as the "hub" is under spring pressure. Once released the jumbrella can be closed, rolled up and put away. |
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1)
Note double spline on telescoping boom and corresponding grooves
in boom pivot. Attach boom pivot onto splines of boom
behind the umbrella. Place boom pivot into lightstand
with umbrella aimed upward towards the ceiling. We will
use gravity to assist assembly. Make certain that all
eight poles are released from their
respective pole pockets and are PASSING through the pocket
sleeve. This is VERY IMPORTANT
before proceeding to the next step. Refer to Picture 1. 
NOTE:
Due to the amount of fabric used in the Jumbrella, differences
in humidity and temperature around the earth will make a difference
in the tension of the fabric. Thus, the pole tabs are
adjustable. If, after following the instructions above,
the jumbrella appears to be too loose, release each of the
poles about 1 cm (half inch), and again a second time, until
the jumbrella takes a taunt look - this adjustment may need
to be repeated the following day and when there are large changes
in the weather.
