Beginning Canopy Install

Started the canopy install process. First off was getting the canopy frame I'd completed months ago mounted in the hinges. It was a bit awkward doing it alone primarily because I didn't want to damage anything and it's rather flimsy without the plexiglass in it. The gas struts holding it up are designed to support a great deal more weight than just the empty frame. Pulling it down to a closed position required some effort and care to not bend anything. Once the weight of the plexiglass is installed the whole unit should be counterbalanced better and move downward with much less effort. The good news is that the frame fit, didn't appear warped and latched easily. It will need some fine tuning.