SUNSETTER AWNING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TOOLS REQUIRED
In your package you will find the following tools:
Stud finder with its operating instructions and 3mm, (motorized model
only) and 6mm Allen wrenches.
For installing the awning on the soffit, under the overhang, you will need an assistant, measuring tape, two step-ladders, 9/16" socket, chalk line (or string), Phillips screwdriver, pencil, a level, electric drill, 1/8" and 1/4" drill bits, 1/2" or 13mm wrench.
MOUNTING LINE
2. Snap a horizontal straight line on the soffit, using the chalk line, the length of the awning. When you position your chalk line on the soffit, take into account that when retracted, the awning will project 10" from the chalk line -- see figure 19.
NOTE: For ease of mounting the awning to the brackets, it is very important that the line be straight.
LOCATING THE BRACKETS
CAUTION: PROPER LOCATION OF THE BRACKETS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THEAWNING MOUNTING. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FASTEN THE MOUNTING BRACKETS TO THE RAFTERS OR OTHER MAJOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS.
Even a moderate wind exerts great force on the awning and mounting brackets. This is why it is most important that all the brackets will be fastened properly and securely. Proper location will also make it easier to insert the pre-assembled awning into the supporting brackets.
NOTE: You will need to use all brackets supplied for secure mounting.
Refer to Figure 18 - page12. There are up to seven bracket locations (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) and (g). For 10ft thru 13ft wide awnings, we recommend to install the three brackets supplied at the locations (b) (d) and (f). For 14ft, 15ft, and 16ft wide awnings, we recommend to install five brackets supplied at the locations (a) (b) (f) and (g). For 17ft and 18ft wide awnings, use all seven locations.
Location (a) - Between the left end of the awning and the left arm, on
the stud nearest to the left end.
Location (b) - Between the two arms, on the nearest stud to the left arm.
Location (c) - On the nearest stud midway between the middle point of
the awning and the right arm.
Location (d) - The nearest stud to the middle pint of the awning.
Location (e)- On the nearest stud midway between the middle point of the
awning and the left arm.
Location (f) - Between the two arms, on the nearest stud to the right
arm.
Location (g) - Between the right end of the awning and the right arm,
on the stud nearest to the right end.
MOUNTING THE BRACKETS INTO THE SOFFIT
3. On the chalk line you have marked on the soffit, mark the left and the right ends of the awning. With the exception of the 10' awning, which measures 122" left to right, all other awnings measure exactly like their defined size. (For example, a 12ft awning measures 144" from left to right). Using the chart below, mark on the chalk line the middle point and the points where the arms will be (points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in figure 18 respectively).
| Size | Left arm - (Point 2) | Middle - (Point 3) | Right arm - (Point 4) |
| 10ft | 1-1/4" from left end | 61" | 1-1/4" from right end |
| 11ft | 7" from left end | 66" | 7" from right end |
| 12ft | 8" from left end | 72" | 8" from right end |
| 13ft | 14" from left end | 78" | 14" from right end |
| 14ft | 20" from left end | 84" | 20" from right end |
| 15ft | 26" from left end | 90" | 26" from right end |
| 16ft | 32" from left end | 96" | 32" from right end |
| 17ft | 38" from left end | 102" | 38" from right end |
| 18ft | 44" from left end | 108" | 44" from right end |
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