How to Guide

page 16 | Retractable Awning Installation & Operation Manual
Manual Gear Operation:
Your awning may be extended or retracted from either the left or right side depending on how
you ordered it.
5. Awning Operation
5-1
FABRIC
FABRIC
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Detail #18
To extend the awning, place the
hook end of your crank handle into
the gear loop located at the far
end of the awning see Detail #17.
Turn the hand crank in a circular
motion until the awning is fully
extended and the arms “lock” in
place.
When the awning is fully extended,
the arms will not be straight.
Detail #17
Gear loop to
extend and
retract
Crank handle
!
WARNING!
If you continue to unwind
fabric o the roller tube,
the fabric will sag and
eventually start to roll
up from the underside
of the roller tube. This
can cause the fabric to
come out of alignment or
damage the fabric.
!
WARNING!
Before you plug in your motor be sure the receptacle is equipped with a GFI (Ground
Fault Interrupter). If it is not, have a local electrician install one before you plug it in.
The fabric should always run
over the top of the roller tube see
Detail #18. To retract the awning,
simply repeat the process, turning
the hand crank in the opposite
direction until the awning is fully
retracted.
Motorized Operation:
If you purchased the optional motorized version, your NuShade Retractable Awning has been
equipped with a state-of-the-art electric motor that requires no maintenance and is pre-wired
and ready to use. An 18' plug-in power cord and hand held transmitter are provided for ease of
installation and operation.
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