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Counter Sunk

(Zenith)

10g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Stainless

Used to side fix channels.

Waffer/Button Head

(Buildex)

8g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread

Used to face fix channels.

Roofing & Cadding
Hex Head

(Buildex)

12g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread

Used to fix universal brackets.

Counter Sunk

(Zenith)

10g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Stainless

Used to fix wire guide bottom
bracket.

Ramplug/Green Plug

(Ramset)

50mm Length

Used to fit to brick or concrete

Dyna Bolt

(Ramset)

6m x 30mm

Used to face fix channels.

Dyna Bolt

(Ramset)

8mm x 50mm

Used to fix universal brackets.

Counter Sunk

(Ramset)

4.5mm x 30mm
Stainless

Used to fix wire guide bottom
bracket.

FIXINGS

ALPHA

AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for ALPHA Series

Page 1: ...11 2019 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION AND MEASURING GUIDELINES INCLUDES THE SRS V2 ...

Page 2: ...imes remains the property of Hunter Douglas Limited Its contents are strictly confidential and may not be reprinted copied reproduced or multiplied in any form This Product Manual must be maintained in its original form and must be returned to Hunter Douglas Limited upon first request Hunter Douglas Limited is not responsible to you or anyone else for any loss suffered in connection with the use o...

Page 3: ... 18 Flow Chart 19 Installation Instructions 20 ALPHA SRS V2 Side Retention System Awning 22 Exploded view diagram 22 Flow Chart 23 Installation Instructions 24 ALPHA Deep Channel Awning 30 Exploded view diagram 30 Flow Chart 31 Installation Instructions 32 ALPHA Pivot Arm Awning 34 Exploded view diagram 34 Flow Chart 35 Installation Instructions 36 Pretensioning the Spring for Literise Light Lift ...

Page 4: ... a substantial surface Hollow bricks or foam products are not suitable Brick veneer surfaces require at least 2 courses of brickwork above the bracket and 2 courses below GENERAL ADVICE The electrical data is shown on the label of electric operating awnings Tools The following tools are required for installation Level Battery Drill Screwdrivers Hammer Drill Drill Bits Spanner 7mm size of open end ...

Page 5: ...Metal or Timber thread Used to face fix channels Roofing Cadding Hex Head Buildex 12g x 50mm Available in Metal or Timber thread Used to fix universal brackets Counter Sunk Zenith 10g x 50mm Available in Metal or Timber thread Stainless Used to fix wire guide bottom bracket Ramplug Green Plug Ramset 50mm Length Used to fit to brick or concrete Dyna Bolt Ramset 6m x 30mm Used to face fix channels D...

Page 6: ... edge on large applications whilst the following characteristics are considered normal occurrences Creasing Figs 1 2 Puckering Figs 3 4 5 Tension Induced Stretching Figs 6 Conditions apply See www hunterdouglas com au for Warranty document WARRANTY ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 7: ...RING INSTRUCTIONS Accurate measuring of the ALPHA Awning Series is vital for successful fitting and consequential use The product can be fitted on Face Side or Ceiling fixing applications and can be operated by crank cord or motorised 2mm deduction for Reveal Installs Face Fit Supplied Overall Size 2mm Manufacturing Tolerance OPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 8: ...VERSAL INSTALLATION BRACKET BOTTOM RAIL DEEP CHANNEL BOTTOM CABLE BRACKET ALPHA SRS V2 PIVOT ARM FRONT RAIL 125mm 130mm 50mm 30mm 100mm 68mm 100mm 50mm 33mm 30mm 16mm 37mm 23mm 52mm 33 5mm 81mm 37 5mm 73mm 14 7mm ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 9: ...TION STEP 2 DRILL FIXING HOLES STEP 3 INSTALL THE FIRST BRACKET STEP 1 MARK FIXING HOLES FOR THE FIRST BRACKET STEP 4 MEASURE OVERALL WIDTH STEP 5 REPEAT STEPS 1 2 3 FOR THE SECOND BRACKET ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 10: ...ng holes for the first bracket Drill holes to suit the method of fixing determined by the substrate being fixed to Screw the first bracket in place Ensure the bracket is installed straight using a spirit level If required pack out the bracket Repeat process for the second bracket Ensure both brackets are installed level and the distance apart is enough for the roller tube to be inserted The distan...

Page 11: ...X BACK PANEL MARK FIXING HOLES ON INSTALLATION SURFACE DRILL FIXING HOLES ON INSTALLATION SURFACE INSTALL HEADBOX THROUGH BRACKETS STEP 1 OPEN THE HEADBOX ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION SPREADER PLATE PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 12: ...rew on the headbox end cap Repeat on opposite side NOTE For reveal fit the screw is no longer required Pull out the idle end locking pin and remove the roller tube idle end first STEPS 3 FACE FIT IDLE END DRIVE END STEPS 3 REVEAL FIT INSTALL IDLE END DRIVE END HEADBOX INSTALL ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 13: ...headbox Once satisfied the headbox is level secure remaining fixing points NOTE For awnings over 3500mm wide add an additional fixing point through the centre of the headbox back panel E g 3500mm wide secure at 1750mm ACCESSORIES REVEAL FIT HEADBOX COVER INSTALL 6 0mm D4 5mm D4 5mm 6 0mm 45mm SPREADER PLATE OPEN HEADBOX CLOSED HEADBOX If there is no substantial fixing point at the ends of the head...

Page 14: ...NG THE ROLLER TUBE STEP 2 INSTALL THE IDLE END OPTIONAL STEP 3 ATTACH THE HEADBOX FRONT COVER STEP 1 INSTALL THE DRIVE END OPTIONAL INTERNAL TAPE WINCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 15: ...ing pin to secure Insert Pivot Pin into idle end on tube STEP 2 B INSTALL THE ROLLER OPTIONAL STEP 3 ATTACH THE HEADBOX FRONT COVER Lift Roller over the installation bracket and down so pivot pin sits inside the pivot plate Insert idle locking pin to secure roller Operate the awning a couple of times to ensure tracking and cor rect operation of the awning Once satisfied reattach the headbox front ...

Page 16: ...r the awning Thread the end of the tape through the slot on the tape winch spool Cut the tape so that only 1 2 windings will remain on the spool Tie a secure knot in the end Wind the excess tape on to the spool Replace the spool in the winch ensuring that the tape winds off in the correct direction Screw cover back on to winch Drill four 4 holes in the wall for the winch and fit rawl plugs supplie...

Page 17: ... 46 521 700 60MM TUBE 70MM TUBE 5MT 70MM TUBE 7MT 78MM TUBE 5MT 78MM TUBE 7MT 8 42 603 855 44 209 000 46 504 000 46 505 000 6 60MM DRIVE END SMALL 70MM DRIVE END 78MM CRANK DRIVE END 60MM DRIVE END 13MM SHAFT ALPHA STRAIGHT DROP No Part Description 9 46 502 XXX 9 1 GEAR 10 46 524 000 PLAIN BOTTOM RAIL END CAP 11 46 517 000 R BOTTOM RAIL LOCKING PIN 12 46 500 000 HOLD DOWN CLIP 13 42 236 000 BUCKLE...

Page 18: ...T DROP AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 2 INSTALL ROLLER TUBE pg12 STEP 3 i INSTALL HOLD DOWN STRAPS pg17 ii INSTALL LOCKING BOLTS pg17 STEP 1 i OPEN ROLLER INSTALL pg7 ii HEADBOX INSTALL pg9 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 19: ... Reveal post Lower awning to desired fixing height Slide locking bolts out to desired fixing location Line up locking bolts with the posts and ensure the bottom rail is level Mark fixing holes on post and drill using a 12mm drill bit Slide locking bolts into the hole and apply tension to ensure a level installation Holes can be drilled at a variety of different stopping locations along the post de...

Page 20: ...6 522 500 46 522 700 46 521 500 46 521 700 60MM TUBE 70MM TUBE 5MT 70MM TUBE 7MT 78MM TUBE 5MT 78MM TUBE 7MT 8 42 603 855 44 209 000 46 504 000 46 505 000 60MM DRIVE END SMALL 70MM DRIVE END 78MM CRANK DRIVE END 60MM DRIVE END 13MM SHAFT No Part Description 9 46 502 XXX 9 1 GEAR 10 46 524 000 PLAIN BOTTOM RAIL END CAP 11 46 108 063 CG CABLE GUIDE SET 12 46 530 063 EXTENSION PLATE 13 46 011 XXX R B...

Page 21: ... i OPEN ROLLER INSTALL pg7 ii HEADBOX INSTALL pg9 STEP 4 APPLY TENSION TO THE WIRE STEP 5 INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE pg12 STEP 6 CONNECT FLOATING END CAP TO BOTTOM RAIL ACCESSORIES NOTE OPTIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDE HOLD DOWN CLIPS pg21 SLIDING BOLT pg21 PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 22: ...rew the bottom tension pin from the bottom of the wire remove the barrel from the bracket STEP 2 B INSTALL THE BOTTOM CABLE BRACKET STEP 2 C SECURE THE BARREL Barrel Lip Place the bottom cable bracket on the location mark and fix into place with the appropriate fixings Once bracket is fixed to ground wall slide in barrel ensure the lip of barrel is facing towards the awning fabric Insert the Eclip...

Page 23: ...ottom rail Repeat for other side ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL HOLD DOWN STRAPS OPTIONAL LOCKING BOLTS In order to protect the hold down clips they will be supplied uninstalled from the bottom rail Remove Bottom Rail end cap Insert ALL Hold down clips with strap buckle and dog clip attached Lower awning to desired fixing height Slide hold down clips and straps to desired hold down locations Fix breeching s...

Page 24: ...AFT 10 46 502 100 46 502 122 46 502 837 9 1 GEAR SILVER 9 1 GEAR WHITE CRANK OPERATION ONLY 9 1 GEAR BLACK 11 46 606 XXX DC ZS CHANNEL V2 12 46 610 000 ZS FLOATING CHANNEL V2 13 46 607 XXX DC ZS CHANNEL COVER V2 No Part Description 14 46 599 000 ZIP 15 46 609 000 DC ZS CHANNEL END CAP SET V2 16 46 611 000 ZS BOTTOM RAIL END CAP R V2 17 46 011 XXX R BOTTOM RAIL 18 82 29X XXX 44 XXX XXX CANVAS FABRI...

Page 25: ...4 POSITION THE SIDE CHANNEL pg25 STEP 5 INSTALL THE SIDE CHANNEL pg26 STEP 6 INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE pg12 ACCESSORIES NOTE OPTIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDE HOLD DOWN STRAPS pg29 LOCKING BOLT pg29 PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS STEP 7 FEEDING FABRIC INTO SIDE CHANNEL STEP 8 POSITIONING THE FABRIC AND FLOATING GUIDES STEP 9 ATTACHING THE FRONT COVER ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 26: ...ed fully assembled Back Channel Floating Channel Front channel with Top and Bottom channel caps attached a Check if front cover fixing screws at top of bottom end caps are used if so remove screws Note An installed awning will have these in place b Slide front cover towards middle of blind about 12mm where it will stop This operation can be per formed on either end of channel b Front cover can the...

Page 27: ...irit level to ensure the side channel is vertical and squared on the head box for reveal mount directly to the substrate for reveals up to 20mm out of square C Install the fabric roll onto the head box and secure with the supplied safety pin D Lower the bottom rail at least 100mm or 1 2 of the drop power up the motors and use the remote if motorised The factory will cut the zip with a 30mm to 40mm...

Page 28: ...mm spanner is required STEP 5 SECURING THE FLOATING GUIDE ONTO SIDE CHANNEL Note It is important to set the torque of the power screw driver to a lower setting then change the adjust the torque a bit higher if needed a Lower the awning skin down to the bottom of the side channel b Choose one of the side channels to fasten first i e either left or right c Starting at the bottom of the channel move ...

Page 29: ... and drill and secure the guide as above ensuring only small tensioning pressure is applied to the channel guide Repeat this until the guide is secure at each cut out NB Do not raise the blind while screw fixing the floating guide on this side 2 5mm Pilot drill and screw to secure then repeat on the next top cut out Raise the blind and align the bottom rail onto the next cut out Apply light tensio...

Page 30: ...ightness catch points adjust the positioning of the fasteners at the nearest relevant cut outs to either move the floating channel in or out Here it is best to redrill a new pilot hole in the floating guide above or below the original one c Check and adjust the top endcap locating nut to ensure the skin is rolling square STEP 8 ATTACHING THE FRONT COVER SIDE CHANNEL a Raise the skin so the bottom ...

Page 31: ... straps Use dog clip to attach hold down to breeching staple The locking bolts will be supplied pre installed to the bottom rail Note Channels need to be installed at the same height to ensure the bottom rail will be level when locked in place Lower awning to the bottom of the channels Drill 12mm hole in the side of the channel backplate Ensure the hole is between the wedges on the bottom channel ...

Page 32: ... 7 42 180 049 46 522 500 46 522 700 46 521 500 46 521 700 60MM TUBE 70MM TUBE 5MT 70MM TUBE 7MT 78MM TUBE 5MT 78MM TUBE 7MT 8 42 603 855 44 209 000 46 504 000 6 60MM DRIVE END SMALL 70MM DRIVE END 78MM CRANK DRIVE END No Part Description 9 46 502 XXX 9 1 GEAR 10 46 020 XXX DEEP CHANNEL SPACER 11 46 600 XXX DC ZS CHANNEL 12 46 601 XXX DC ZS CHANNEL COVER 13 46 205 000 DC BOTTOM RAIL END CAP 14 46 0...

Page 33: ...PEN ROLLER INSTALL pg7 ii HEADBOX INSTALL pg9 STEP 4 INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE pg12 STEP 5 FEED FABRIC INTO THE BACK CHANNEL STEP 6 ATTACH CHANNEL FRONT COVER ACCESSORIES NOTE OPTIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDE HOLD DOWN STRAPS pg33 SLIDING BOLT pg33 PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 34: ...ALL THE ROLLER TUBE Refer to installing the roller tube section pg12 Use the bolt attached to the top channel cap to locate the bottom hole of the installation bracket Face fit installs only This will ensure the channel is correctly lined up Secure the back channel to the fixing surface every 700mm Use a spirit level to ensure the channel is level STEP 5 FEED FABRIC INTO THE BACK CHANNEL STEP 6 AT...

Page 35: ...ing staple to floor or wall surface under hold down straps Use dog clip to attach hold down to breaching staple The locking bolts will be supplied pre installed to the bottom rail Lower awning to desired fixing height Slide locking bolts out to desired fixing location Line up locking bolts with the channels and ensure the bottom rail is level Mark fixing holes on channel and drill using a 12mm dri...

Page 36: ... 500 46 522 700 46 521 500 46 521 700 60MM TUBE 70MM TUBE 5MT 70MM TUBE 7MT 78MM TUBE 5MT 78MM TUBE 7MT 8 42 603 855 44 209 000 46 504 000 6 46 505 000 60MM DRIVE END SMALL 70MM DRIVE END 78MM CRANK DRIVE END 60MM DRIVE END 13MM SHAFT No Part Description 9 46 502 XXX 9 1 GEAR 10 46 423 100 PA ARM BRACKET WITH SPRING 11 46 421 000 PA ARM PROFILE 12 46 422 030 PA FRONT RAIL CONNECTOR 13 46 420 000 P...

Page 37: ...3 ATTACH PIVOT ARMS TO FRONT RAIL STEP 1 i OPEN ROLLER INSTALL pg7 ii HEADBOX INSTALL pg9 STEP 4 INSTALL PIVOT ARMS ACCESSORIES NOTE OPTIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDE REVEAL FIT BRACKET SLIDING ARM SET pg37 PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 38: ...t rail are parallel Mark fixing location of pivot arm installation foot Install pivot arms using screws NOTE For ALPHA Pivot Awning Reveal installations an angle bracket will be provided to mount the pivot arm foot to The location of the angle bracket can be deter mined using the above process ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL STEP 3 A SLIDING ARM SET OPTIONAL STEP 3 B SLIDING ARM SET Place slide rail under to...

Page 39: ...t rail over Pivot Arm front rail connector and onto fabric Align Front rail 20mm below the top bracket this is the resting location for the Pivot Arms Ensure the front rail and roller tube are parallel at all times ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 40: ...MBLY OF TOP SPRING ROLLER continued With the spring motor assembly inserted in the roller tube drill and pop rivet 1 8 diameter in two places as shown below Pretension the spring as per charts on page 22 or page 23 Using the spring winding tool turn the spring shaft clockwise It is important to position the tube in the fixture with the pawl at the top so that it will engage in the shaft moulding a...

Page 41: ...15 16 14 14 14 15 16 17 2 7 10 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 2 2 7 10 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 13 14 14 14 15 16 17 2 4 7 10 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 16 2 6 7 10 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 2 8 7 10 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 3 7 10 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 KEY 42 065 000 750mm Spring Assembly Light 42 064 ...

Page 42: ... Description 1 46 558 000 GRUB SCREW 2 46 556 000 46 557 000 78MM TUBE END SQR CONNECTOR 70MM TUBE END SQR CONNECTOR 3 46 561 000 16MM SHAFT COLLAR 4 46 560 000 BRACKET BUSHING 5 46 559 030 SQR SHAFT LINK CONNECTOR ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 43: ...Page 41 ALPHA LINKED OPTION STEP 2 INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE pg42 STEP 1 i HEADBOX INSTALL pg40 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 44: ... headbox end cap Repeat on opposite side NOTE For reveal fit the screw is no longer required Pull out the idle end locking pin and remove the roller tube idle end first STEPS 3 FACE FIT IDLE END DRIVE END STEPS 3 REVEAL FIT INSTALL IDLE END DRIVE END ALPHA LINKED OPTION HEADBOX INSTALL ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 45: ...ht using a spirit level Repeat the above process for the remaining blinds and ensure the holes in the end plates match up NOTE If required pack out the headbox Once satisfied the headbox is level secure remaining fixing points NOTE For awnings over 3500mm wide add an additional fixing point through the centre of the headbox back panel E g 3500mm wide secure at 1750mm ACCESSORIES SPREADER PLATE If ...

Page 46: ... in bracket to hold one side of head box Secure the idle end and subsequent brackets ensuring the outside of bracket to outside of bracket measurements are as measured Ensure you have inserted the 2 bushings into the centre holes of the brackets from the outside in before securing any subsequent brackets INSTALLING THE ROLLER TUBE Insert the square drive shaft through the bushings Insert a collar ...

Page 47: ...sible For final blind insert idle pin into the standard tube idle end and position into idle end bracket Use an Allen key to secure the collar against the drive end of the idle blind Un wind the fabric on all blinds and use an Allen key through the 6mm drilled hole in the roller tube to lock the grub screw on the square shaft in location This will ensure the bottom rails roll up evenly Install all...

Page 48: ... The awning will extend until it reaches the preset fully extended position The motor will stop automatically To retract the awning Press the appropriate button on the remote control The awning will retract until it reaches the preset fully retracted position The motor will stop automatically Warning For automatic operating awnings or accessories please ensure these are switched off during periods...

Page 49: ...asured Opening Size 165 Channel 150 SRS V2 300 Cable Face Fix Factory will deduct NIL mm Deep Channel Dimensions 81 x 33 5mm Side Retention System Dimensions 73 x 37 5mm FULL BRICK ON FACE BRICK VENEER ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ...

Page 50: ...ll Deduct 2mm Allow Minimum of 100mm on Drop if Using HOLD Down Straps Measure Shortest Drop Straight Still Angled Still Measure Drop To Fully Recess 130mm Measure Drop 130mm Minus NIL MM Headbox Dimensions are Projection 130mm Drop 125mm 130mm 125mm Bracket Dimensions are Drop 100mm Projection 100mm Width 68mm 68mm 100mm NB Manufacturing tolerance is or 2mm ON FACE ARCHITRAVE 100mm Bottom Rail 60...

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