Use and Care Manual

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INSTRUCTION FOR CALIFORNIA MODEL AWNING

CAUTION: Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care and wear appropriate protective

clothing and gloves when handling parts. Failure to follow this caution could result in personal injury.

WARNING

Recommend at least 2 people work together to install the awning. The hardware supplied is intended for concrete

OR brick wall installation. If you intend to attach the awning to other materials (e.g. wood), other fasteners are

required accordingly. Please make sure the fasteners for other materials installation must have the same or above

strength comparing with the provided expansion bolts for concrete surface installation.

1 Never use the awning during heavy rain, storms or frosty conditions. Please do not extend the awning when wind

is above Beaufort Scale 5 or 30MPH.

2 Keep the flammable objects away from the awning.

3 Do not put any heavy object on the awning while the awning is extending.

4 Check the awning once every month to make sure all bolts and nuts are not loosened. Should you find any loose

bolts, tighten up immediately. Do not use until any repair or replacement is finished, if find any damage parts.

5 Do not extend or retract the awning when maintenance, such as window or wall cleaning, is being carried out in

the vicinity.

6 The arms have high tension cables inside the chambers. Do not try to repair or adjust the arms.

7 This awning should be installed at the height 8’ off the deck/ground.

8. The awning has 1 year limited warranty for any manufacturing defects.

9. The installation should be carried out by at least two adults.

10.

Make sure there is enough space for awning extension before installation.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

FRAME

Cleaning:

use a mild detergent and warm water on the frames; do not use abrasive materials, cleansers, chemicals,

bleach or solvents on frames. Rinse with clean water. Dry thoroughly.

Maintenance:

Frame finishes may be maintained by applying a quality auto wax after each cleaning. For best

results, always cover awning when not in use. We recommend plastic cover or you can purchase a winter cover

by contacting us directly. Always clean and dry the frame thoroughly before placing it in the storage cover.

FABRIC

Cleaning:

Wipe up minor spots with a mild soap and a damp cloth. It is sufficient to brush off the dirt on the curtain

in most cases.

Maintenance:

Dry the fabric in the extended position when it is wet as soon as possible.

PACKAGE

This awing is packed in double corrugated carton box with inner poly bag. The spare parts are packed in separate

inner box or poly bag inside the master carton. If carton is broken or damaged, identify all parts against the parts list.

Do not attempt assembly if any parts are missing or damaged.

STORAGE

This awning should be kept away from fire and inflammable objects and should be stored in a dry place. Dry the

curtain in the extended position when it is wet.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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INSTRUCTION FOR CALIFORNIA MODEL AWNING CAUTION: Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burrs. Use care and wear appropriate protective clothing and gloves when handling parts. Failure to follow this caution could result in personal injury. WARNING Recommend at least 2 people work together to install the awning. The hardware supplied is intended for concrete OR brick wall installation. If you intend to attach the awning to other materials (e.g. wood), other fasteners are required accordingly.
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Parts List For awnings up to a size of 10’ wide, 2 brackets are included. For 12’ wide, there are three brackets. 1. Wall brackets 2. Rocker Arm 3. Instruction Manual The installation should be carried out by professional! Warning! Incomplete fasteners will weaken the product strength and cause potential danger.
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APPLICATION B INSTALLING WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO ALUMINUM, VINYL, HARDBOARD OR LAP SIDING • • • • • • Place a safe ladder on a flat, dry, stable surface at both ends of where the awning will be installed Using a chalk-line and a string level (or a laser level) mark a horizontal line at your chosen height above the patio. Using a stud finder, mark the center of all the studs along the line where the awning will be installed.
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IIN NSSTTAALLLLIIN NG G TTH HEE AAW WN NIIN NG GO ON NTTO O TTH HEE BBRRAACCKKEETTSS • • • • • Place safe ladders on a flat, dry, stable surface at both ends (and in the middle if wider than 12’) of where the awning will be installed Assure that the awning is in the closed position and the arms are tied closed. This will prevent the unit from inadvertently opening while being lifted into the brackets.
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OPERATION Turn the hand hook to retract or extend the awning as your requirement. Warning: Stop retracting the awning with excessive forces if already fully retracted. Pitch adjustment: AAD DJJU USSTTIIN NG G TTH HEE PPIITTCCH HO OFF TTH HEE AAW WN NIIN NG G CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE PITCH IN THE RETRACTED POSITION IF YOU ORDERED AN ADJUSTABLE PITCH CRANK.. DO NOT STOP..GO DIRECTLY TO NEXT STEP • • • • • • • • Extend the awning completely. First identify the pitch adjustment brackets (K).
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manufacturer’s defects as outlined below: (a) Should the purchaser promptly notify Awntech Corporation of such defects within one year (12 months) from the date of the original purchase, the defective component will be replaced at no charge. Awntech reserves the right to ask for the defective part to be returned and/or photos of the defective part.