FIg. 3
1. Pinch lock to release rafter from main assembly and
loosen rafter knobs.
See FIG. 1.
2. Use the pull rod to hook and pull down lock lever.
See
FIG. 2.
3. Hook the pull rod in the loop on the pull strap and pull
awning all the way out.
See FIG. 3.
4. Swing rafter out and towards the roller tube end cap.
Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside of the
end cap.
See FIG. 4.
4a. When opening an awning with Short Universal
Hardware, pull on the rafter claw to telescope the
two inner channels out of the assembly. The inner
most channel must extend out until the spring button
pops in the hole on the upper surface of the middle
channel. Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside
of the end cap.
See FIG. 4a.
5. While stretching fabric taut, tighten knob. Repeat on
opposite side. The rafter in the arm with the water
shed feature is positioned higher, this could make
tightening of the knob more difficult. The knob is de
-
signed with a groove. Insert the end of the 23” wire
handle (supplied) in the groove and tighten the knob
by turning the handle.
See FIG. 5 & 5A.
A
tO OPEN AWNINg
Hook Pull Rod
In Loop And Pull
Awning All The
Way Out
FIg. 4
FIg. 4a
FIg. 5
FIg. 2
FIg. 1
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Loosen Knob, Swing
Rafter Towards End
Cap And Hook Rafter
Claw Onto Torsion
Rod (See FIG. 4a.)
Hook Rafter
Claw Onto
Torsion Rod
Torsion
Rod
Stretch Fabric Taut And Tighten Knob
FIg. 5A
Place Rod In Groove
And Turn
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3
Pinch Lock To Release
Hook Lock Lever And
Pull Down
