How to Guide

page 7 | Retractable Awning Installation & Operation Manual

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paint to match house or awning frame. Once dry, install the ledger board on the wall at

desired mounting height between the two “E’s”.

NOTE: Depending on the type of wall surface, the ledger board may be able to be

installed over the existing surface; others will require the siding/surface to be removed

under the ledger board before installation. Hardware for securing the ledger board to

the wall is NOT provided. If you are not sure which applies to you or what mounting

hardware is needed, seek the advice of a local home improvement contractor.

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Be sure the ledger board

is level. It is critical that all

lag bolts be mounted into

structural material such as

studs or structural concrete.

Counter sink the lags and caulk

all joints.

You are now ready to install

the mounting brackets to the

ledger board. Measure the

distance from each end of

the square bar to the center

of the bolt that holds the arm

support to the square bar, and

then transfer this measurement

plus 1” in from both ends of

the ledger board and mark this

measurement “A” for arms, see

Detail #4.

Measure 1½” to either side of the “A” mark to locate the closest edge of the wall bracket

on each side. Continue using the mounting bracket as a guide, keeping the top of the

mounting bracket ush to the top of the ledger board with the threaded hole for the

clamping bolt FACING UP, mark the hole locations and drill 1/4“ pilot holes. Attach the

mounting brackets using the 3/8” x 4” galvanized lag bolts and washers provided.

Detail #4

LEDGER BOARD

“A”

1½”

3”

TOTAL

1½”

3” MINIMUM