There are black bars underneath and I can't figure out how to open this thing. Those bars don't move. Do I need to pull the pins out that are in them?
1412526
Those "black bars" are likely the support structure for the awning. They are hinged and they DO move! They may be tangled with each other, so fiddle with them a little as you open the shade. The pins lock into place as you extend the canopy into the fully-open position. This may require an assistant.. Hope this helps!
1412527
yes, make sure all the little bars under the blue dome are in place and then remove the pin and push the dome up into place, then do the bottom legs.
1816909
Hi Helena, I guess theres no trick...too much of muscle power..I had this problem, i somehow forced it into the base and it is stuck forever now i guessthe two side bars went inside the middle one is out...but its locked
1155755
I just took apart mine. There's two screws on the sides for the bottom section, two on top in the handle and one on the bottom on the bottom section. Takes those out then just force it apart. It's hard to force apart, but that's the only way.Sorry for the year late reply
1778456
Just take the bottom and top half and twist. It can be kind of difficult to open, I still struggle with mine.
2136637
Yeah, just be sure you do not push the pin all the way out. Check out a youtube video. There is several good ones that show how it is done.
2107645
It's super easy. You just remove the hooks that wrap around the bars and pull out the pins. It takes less than a minute. You will need to lean your bike up against a wall or something when you do that because you can't hold the bike up and remove the pins simultaneously.
1429350
On the bottom- Did you Take out the pins and switch to the other position? Not the lock position. Need lock position for setup and break down but once you set it up you can pull out the pin and switch it.
1034443
The bar is probably install upside down. Try reinstalling it the opposite way.
2237304
Open up yhe back un screw the thing that holds in the pin and push the pin as far in as possible then screw the thing back on tight and replace the back if that doesn't work send it back
1742578
I am not sure by your comment that you can not get them to open. The black knob revolves around the body of the unit so unless it is installed it might seem that it does not open. Did you get instructions in the packaging that told you how to chafe the number?Nick
131799
Dorothy, I had the same problem. Hold the bottom (bigger part) with your left hand and twist the part just above it with your right hand. Failing this, go to YouTube and see how is done there. This is how I managed to open mine. I hope this helps.
1448243
There nuts under some caps where it hinges. Tighten those , you should be able to tighten it to the point where it is hard to move.
377700
I am not quite sure of which bar you are talking about. If it is the stabilizer bar then there is a pin that needs to be removed. On the small side of the pin, take a small punch or tiny screwdriver and knock the pin out. It will slide out on the large side of the pin.
1105124
Did you remove the screws? You remove the from the back (the end with the connectors and switch) then just pull on the black plastic part.
82035
Just push down on bottom it should open.If its jamed I don't know how you would get the staple out.Maybe needlenose pliers?
1478306
I've had a similar problem. The only thing I've done is squeze the handles together above and below the pivot with a screwdriver. This has worked for me - I hope this helps. Best Regards - Philip
1898234
Jaye, The bar will come out of the little slot with a bit of pressure, but it shouldn't come out unless you are a little rough with the unit. Even if it does come out, it takes little effort to put it back in.