Use and Care Manual

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Step 1: Opening the Box

Carefully remove the awning from the box and remove the Styrofoam cushions from the awning. Remove plastic

bags from the awning and carefully place all of the components around the work area to prevent any damage.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE SAFETY BANDS FROM THE ARMS

UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

Think about how you will mount the awning to the wall ahead of time. If you want to mount the awning above a

patio door, you should leave least 8 inches (20cm) of space above the door frame. You may mount the awning

higher than that; however this will result in reduced awning coverage area. Ensure that you take the drop angle into

consideration while making a decision on where to install the awning. There is an adjustment for the drop angle up

to 45 degrees downward from horizontal.

Figure shows the side view of a properly installed awning where the awning and the drop heights are ideal. The

correct drop angle is usually already preset by the factory; however some minor adjustments will be needed after

the installation.

Step 2: Locating the Wall Brackets

2.1. After placing the wall brackets in the locations described above, use a tape measure to find the distance from

the end of the awning frame to the bracket "A", and all the distances between the brackets. You will need these

measurements to place the brackets on the wall.

2.2. Use a tape measure to find the proper height above the door (min 8 inches (20cm). Mark this distance and use

a level to draw a horizontal line which will be determining the height of the awning.

2.3. Put a mark somewhere on the horizontal line where the end of the awning will be located and use it as a

reference point to map out all the bracket dimensions obtained earlier.

2.4. Place the brackets one by one above the horizontal line and put marks where they will be secured with the

anchor bolts.

Figure shows the front view revealing the suggested awning height and the wall bracket locations.

Bracket location A- Between the right end of the

awning and the right arm bracket on the square bar.

Bracket Location B- In the middle of the square bar,

over the seam.

Bracket Location C- Between the left end of the

awning and the left arm bracket.