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Before You Begin:

 

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Consult your local building department for any required permits

 

 

You may be required to obtain a building permit for this structure. Contact your local building department 

 

for details.

 

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Read instructions thoroughly 

 

Please read all instructions and notes carefully prior to assembly. Americana is not responsible for replacing 

 

parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.

 

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A solid attachment is required for all existing structures 

 

All points of attachment to existing structures (such as house, deck, or patio) must be into solid, structurally 

 

sound, and secure material. Example: wood or metal studs, joists, headers, plates, or sills. 

 

Attachment may be made to block, concrete, brick, or stone veneer with suitable anchors, purchased 

 

separately. 

Note:

 

Failure to properly fasten unit to wall, deck, porch, or patio may result in damage to the 

 

unit, damage to the structure it is attached to, and could cause serious bodily injury.

 

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Check for all parts 

 

Use the Parts and Hardware List to check for any missing parts. To prevent scratching of painted materials, 

 

place on a tarp or other protective material.

 

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Assistance may be required during certain steps of assembly.

 

 CAUTION 

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Proper site preparation is required.

 

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Standard shade structure design does not include additional loads such as hanging heavy plants, 
swings, or other objects.

 

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DO NOT stand or sit on the shade structure roof.

 

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Repair or replace broken parts immediately.

 

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This kit contains parts with metal edges. Please be careful when handling.

 

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10/29/2013

 

ALUMA-VENT AWNING 

REGULAR END STYLE 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Contact us at: 

1-800-851-0865  or 

www.americana.com 

Options in your kit: 

A.  Splice — Pg 16 

B.  Column — Pg 17 

C.  C-Channel Brace — Pg 19 

D.  Runner Brace — Pg 21 

E.  Kicker Brace — Pg 23 

F.  Extended Ends — Pg 24 

G.  Flat Ends — Pg 25 

To view installation video, 

visit www.americana.com. 

Select “Residential Products”.  

Select “Installation” at the top 

of the page. 

Select “Streaming Videos” 

then “Aluma Vent Installation.” 

Summary of Contents for ALUMA-VENT

Page 1: ...to and could cause serious bodily injury Check for all parts Use the Parts and Hardware List to check for any missing parts To prevent scratching of painted materials place on a tarp or other protective material Assistance may be required during certain steps of assembly CAUTION Proper site preparation is required Standard shade structure design does not include additional loads such as hanging he...

Page 2: ...r 100 silicone caulk and sealant Caulking should be applied uniformly and without skips A poor caulking job can cause leaks Americana Building Products 2 10 29 2013 Safety Glasses Tape Measure Carpenters Level Electric Drill Screw Driver Flat Phillips Ladder Socket Hex Head Driver Sizes 1 4 11 32 3 8 Drill Bit Sizes 1 8 5 16 Other Required Tools Gloves Chalk Line Silicone Caulking Recommended Tool...

Page 3: ...e 60507 B Runner Part Code 10459 C C Apron Bar Part Code 60502 D Flashing Part Code 10459 E E Louvers Part Code 10417 H H Bottom Pan Part Code 10417 I I Top Pan Part Code 10417 J J End Pan RH Shown Part Code 10417 K K Clip Part Code 60505 F Wall Bracket Part Code 60504 G Americana Building Products 3 Aluma Vent Installation Guide ...

Page 4: ...ased on the size of the awning Flashing Splice Part Code 10459 L L Runner Splice Part Code 60515 M Column Part Code 60722 R Upper Column Bracket Part Code 90442 P Column Mounting Bracket Part Code 50131 Q C Channel Brace Part Code 30151 N N C Channel Wall Bracket Part Code 30151 O O 1 4 x 2 1 2 Bolt Part Code 20406 EE 1 4 x 3 4 Bolt Part Code 20751 FF 1 4 Square Nut Part Code 20503 GG 1 4 Flat Was...

Page 5: ...ot pre assembled If this happens position rafter A so the curl rests on top of sawtooth B and the front ends are flush Attach using a 8 x 3 4 screw AA through the pre drilled hole in sawtooth B Open the right hand rafter A and sawtooth B assembly to approximately the desired slope of the awning 1A 1B FRONT VIEW ...

Page 6: ... DO NOT completely tighten screws at this time NOTE If you ordered the optional flat style louver ends see Optional Sheet G STEP 3 Select the right hand set of louvers H Lay each one on a flat surface and make a horizontal bend even with the notch at the top end Bend at approximately a 90 degree angle and then bend back to approximately a 45 degree angle 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...8 x 3 4 screws AA TIP Install screw AA in the back hole of louver H first then use the leverage of sawtooth B and rafter A to align the front hole STEP 5 Repeat step 4 to complete the right end louver assembly beginning with the longest louver H and working down On awnings with extended ends begin with the louver closest to the back end of rafter A Sawtooth B will have extra tabs for the extension...

Page 8: ...louver H assembly using 8 x 3 4 screws AA Line up the pre drilled holes in end pan K with the pre drilled holes in rafter A STEP 7 Bend the valance of end pan K and attach to louver H using 8 x 3 4 screws AA through the pre drilled holes This completes the right hand end assembly Repeat steps 1 7 to complete the left hand end assembly 6 7 Look for sticker at top of pan ...

Page 9: ...de STEP 8 Attach runners C to the left and right hand end assemblies using 14 x 3 4 screws DD through the pre drilled holes in rafter A STEP 9 Select flashing E and attach to end pans K using 8 x 1 2 bolt BB and 8 hex nut CC through the pre drilled holes 8 9 ...

Page 10: ...ttached to the mounting surface use a level to plumb sawtooth B and louvers H Looking at the side of the awning the louvers should be parallel to the mounting surface Looking at the front of the awning the louvers should appear straight up and down With the awning properly aligned attach mounting bracket G to the mounting surface using 3 16 diameter anchor purchased separately Then be sure to tigh...

Page 11: ...de STEP 12 Select the bottom pans I Lay each one on a flat surface and make a horizontal bend even with the notch at the bottom end Bend to approximately a 90 degree angle STEP 13 Attach bottom pans I to flashing E using 8 x 1 2 bolt BB and 8 hex nut CC 13 12 ...

Page 12: ...r to attach top pan J in later steps STEP 15 Position apron bar D behind end pans K and bottom pans I Fit the hooks of apron bar D through the rectangular holes of the pans Bend the valance of bottom pans I forward as necessary Attach apron bar D to end pans K using 8 x 3 4 screw AA next to the rectangular holes NOTE Apron bar hook MUST fit through each hole for proper alignment of pans 14 15 ...

Page 13: ...r side Start from both ends and alternate working towards the center of the awning Install all clips F on the lower runner C before installing on the upper runner If necessary lightly tap bottom pan I to keep the hooks of apron bar D inside the rectangular holes This MUST be done to maintain proper spacing of the pans STEP 17 Hook one side of top pan J over the large cover locks of clips F Press d...

Page 14: ...remaining top pans J 18 BOTTOM VIEW Assembly Completed Other Products Available From Americana Fabric Aluminum Awnings Carports Patio Covers Pergolas Room Enclosures Park Shelters Once all top pans J are installed apply a continuous bead of caulk along the top of flashing E Caulking should be applied uniformly and without skips A poor caulking job can cause leaks ...

Page 15: ...damages due to faulty installation misuse or abuse of the product or for consequential damages including personal injuries or property damages There are no warranties express or implied which extend beyond the description on the face hereof How Do You Get Service If you believe that you have a claim under this warranty submit a copy of your original receipt or other reasonable evidence of the date...

Page 16: ... inside two pieces of flashing and attach using 4 8 x 3 4 screws AA STEP A2 To splice runner C position the provided splice M equally inside two pieces of runner Attach using 12 8 x 3 4 screws AA as shown A1 A2 OPTIONAL SPLICE ASSEMBLY Longer awnings may require certain parts to be sent in more than one piece If this happens follow the steps below to splice the parts before beginning assembly SIDE...

Page 17: ...er C to the top of the mounting surface Trim column R to the required length NOTE When measuring for column height take into account the added height of brackets P and Q The brackets will add approximately 3 8 to the overall column height when installed STEP B2 Insert upper column bracket P and 2 column mounting brackets Q in the legs of column R tapping with a rubber mallet if necessary Attach th...

Page 18: ...14 x 3 4 screws DD STEP B4 While using a level to keep column R plumb attach each column mounting bracket Q to the mounting surface using 2 1 4 x 1 3 4 Tapcon concrete anchors II per bracket Pre drill a pilot hole into the mounting surface using a 1 8 drill bit NOTE If attaching to wood or composite deck appropriate lag screws are required purchased separately DO NOT use Tapcon anchors to attach t...

Page 19: ... DD C1 OPTIONAL C CHANNEL BRACE INSTALLATION C channel braces are required on awnings with a projection greater than 78 A column or post is required to install a C channel brace Complete these steps after column installation STEP C2 Using a 5 16 drill bit drill 2 holes through C channel brace N and one leg of column R approximately 2 apart centered in the C channel brace Attach the brace to the co...

Page 20: ...C channel brace N Attach the bracket to the brace using 2 1 4 x 3 4 bolts FF and 1 4 square nuts GG Depending on the drop of your awning the brace may be cut at the wall to the proper angle STEP C4 Attach C channel bracket O to the mounting surface using 2 1 4 diameter anchors suitable for your mounting surface Pre drill a pilot hole into the mounting surface using a 1 8 drill bit NOTE Awning must...

Page 21: ...TION If you received any additional braces follow the steps below after Step 11 of the standard instructions Awnings with a projection between 57 71 require the runner brace STEP D2 Position wall bracket G against the brace and the mounting surface Attach the bracket to the brace using 2 8 x 3 4 screws AA Attach mounting bracket G to the mounting surface using 3 16 diameter anchor purchased separa...

Page 22: ...rews AA STEP D4 Position wall bracket G against the brace and the mounting surface Attach the bracket to the brace using 2 8 x 3 4 screws AA Attach mounting bracket G to the mounting surface using 3 16 diameter anchor purchased separately Pre drill a pilot hole into the mounting surface using a 1 8 drill bit NOTE Awning must be attached to a solid structural support DO NOT attach awning to sheathi...

Page 23: ...TALLATION If you received any additional braces follow the steps below after Step 11 of the standard instructions Awnings with a projection between 36 50 require the kicker brace STEP E2 Attach kicker brace S bracket to the mounting surface using 3 16 diameter anchor purchased separately Pre drill a pilot hole into the mounting surface using a 1 8 drill bit NOTE Awning must be attached to a solid ...

Page 24: ...When mounting an awning to an overhang sawtooth B will be furnished with extra tabs and extra louvers H will be provided Attach sawtooth B to the mounting surface as shown in Step 11 of the standard instructions then complete the steps below STEP F2 Lay the extension louvers H on a flat surface and bend a 1 tab at the top Attach extension louvers H to sawtooth B using 2 8 x 3 4 screws AA as done i...

Page 25: ...n the back hole of louver H first then use the leverage of sawtooth B and rafter A to align the front hole G1 OPTIONAL FLAT ENDS ASSEMBLY If you ordered the optional flat style louver ends complete the steps below after Step 2 of the standard instructions Sawtooth B will not have the tabs as shown in the Parts List STEP G2 Repeat step G1 to complete the right end louver assembly beginning with the...

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