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Option 2 - Mounting directly to roof cross bars
2.1 Ensure the roof bars and brackets are
positioned so as not to exceed 600mm
from the ends of the awning.
2.2 Align the long side of the “L” shaped
brackets on to the roof bars as seen to
the right, with the brackets in suitable
position to allow easy access to the
awning, without it protruding to far from
the side of the vehicle.
2.3 Mark the holes and centre punch.
2.4 Drill the holes to clear the long bolts.
2.5 Bolt the “L” shaped brackets to the roof
bars.
2.6 Slide the head of the small bolts into
the mounting rail of the awning.
2.7 With help from another person, position
the awning onto the “L” shaped brackets
and install the nuts.
2.8 Align awning into desired position and
tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps
2.1-2.7.
2.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
Option 3 - Mounting directly to a reinforced
steel /alloy canopy
3.1 If mounting directly to the roof of a canopy or trailer it is recommended that the “L”
shaped into the brackets are mounted cross braces built into the canopy and not directly
the sheet metal, as this will support the weight of the awning correctly.
3.2 Slide the smaller bolts into the mounting rail of the awning.
3.3 Loosely bolt the short side of the “L” shaped brackets to the canopy.
3.4 With help from another person, position the awning on the canopy. Ensure the brackets
are square, in line and ensure the awning will be able to function correctly. Ensure the
unsecured length at each end of the awning does not exceed 600mm.
3.5 Mark the mounting holes and remove th
e awning.
3.6 Drill the holes in the canopy to clear the mounting bolts.
3.7 Refit the awning to the canopy with the bolts supplied.
3.8 Align awning into desired position and tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps 3.1-3.6.
3.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
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Option 3-Mounting directly to Roof Cross Bars
3.1 Ensure that the roof bars are of enough
distance apart to provide sufficient stability.
3.2 Align the long side of the “L” shaped brackets
on to the roof bars as seen to the right, with the
brackets in suitable position to allow easy access to
the awning, without it protruding to far from the
side of the vehicle.
3.3 Mark the holes and centre punch.
3.4 Drill the holes to clear the long bolts.
3.5 Bolt the “L” shaped brackets to the roof bars.
3.6 Slide the head of the small bolts into the
mounting rail of the awning.
3.7 With help from another person, position the
awning onto the “L” shaped brackets and install the
nylon nuts.
3.8 Align awning into desired position and tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps 3.1-3.7.
3.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
Option 4-Mounting directly to a Reinforced Steel /Alloy Canopy
If mounting directly to the roof of a canopy or trailer it is recommended that the “L” shaped into
the brackets are mounted cross braces built into the canopy and not directly the sheet metal, as
this will support the weight of the awning correctly.
4.1 Slide the smaller bolts into the mounting rail of the awning.
4.2 Loosely bolt the short side of the “L” shaped brackets to the canopy.
4.3 With help from another position the awning on the canopy. Ensure the brackets are square, in
line and ensure the awning will be able to function correctly, will clear moving parts and is easy to
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Option 3-Mounting directly to Roof Cross Bars
3.1 Ensure that the roof bars are of enough
distance apart to provide sufficient stability.
3.2 Align the long side of the “L” shaped brackets
on to the roof bars as seen to the right, with the
brackets in suitable position to allow easy access to
the awning, without it protruding to far from the
side of the vehicle.
3.3 Mark the holes and centre punch.
3.4 Drill the holes to clear the long bolts.
3.5 Bolt the “L” shaped brackets to the roof bars.
3.6 Slide the head of the small bolts into the
mounting rail of the awning.
3.7 With help from another person, position the
awning onto the “L” shaped brackets and install the
nylon nuts.
3.8 Align awning into desired position and tighten all nuts and bolts from Steps 3.1-3.7.
3.9 Re-check all nuts and bolts periodically.
Option 4-Mounting directly to a Reinforced Steel /Alloy Canopy
If mounting directly to the roof of a canopy or trailer it is recommended that the “L” shaped into
the brackets are mounted cross braces built into the canopy and not directly the sheet metal, as
this will support the weight of the awning correctly.
4.1 Slide the smaller bolts into the mounting rail of the awning.
4.2 Loosely bolt the short side of the “L” shaped brackets to the canopy.
4.3 With help from another position the awning on the canopy. Ensure the brackets are square, in
line and ensure the awning will be able to function correctly, will clear moving parts and is easy to
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