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INSTALLATION GUIDE 2012
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The standard number of supplied brackets is appropriate for these values if installed in concrete.
If the supporting capacity of the base material is less than that of concrete and if injection anchors
are used, please consult a qualified installation engineer.
A reduction of the dowel forces can be achieved by using suitable (larger) spreader plates. For dimensioning
information in dependence of the installation base, please consult any qualified installation engineer or
contact the system manufacturer.
2.5. INSTALLATION hEIGhT AND pOSITION Of ThE BRAckETS:
The folding-arm awning can produce crushing forces and shear stress between the drop profile
and the cassette housing, on the articulated folding-arms and also at the point where the different
profiles meet. In the interest of safety, the installation height must be at least 2.50m. If the situation
requires an installation height less than the stated minimum height, it is necessary to operate the awning
manually or with a switch mounted at a location from where the moving parts can be observed.
DETERMINATION Of ThE INSTALLATION hEIGhT fOR WALL INSTALLED AWNINGS:
The installation height depends on the extended length and inclination of the awning.
Please refer to the drawing on the right for basic orientation.
Always ensure that there is sufficient headroom.
The use of the folding-arm awning as a means of protection against
rain and wind is limited. in any event, the maximum inclination for
such applications must be a minimum of 150 – this is factory set on
every James Robertshaw folding-arm awning system. The limitations
of use are clear in the relevant and supplied User guide booklet.
pOSITION Of ThE BRAckETS:
Transfer the position of the bracket
centres from the awning. To do this,
measure the overall width of the awning and
deduct 64mm for each side if the bracket width
is 80mm, respectively 84mm if the bracket
width is 120mm.
ensure that the dimensions of the installation
positions do not deviate by more than max.
20mm from the determined dimensions.
The lateral parts must not protrude beyond the
brackets at the side, i.e. the brackets must be
fully aligned with the fastening elements of the awning.
Failure to observe this could lead to damages or malfunctions, or the awning could fall off the wall.
2.4. Mounting Situations:
Rafter Mounted Puma
Wall Mounted Puma
Ceiling Mounted Puma
15°-75°
Ceiling Mounted Puma
5°-65°
2.5. Installation Height and Position of the Brackets:
The awning can produce crushing forces and shear stresses, for instance between the drop profile and
the housing, on the articulated arms and at the point where different profiles meet.
In the interest of safety, the installation height must be at least 2.50m.
If the situation requires an installation height less than the stated minimum height, it is necessary to
operate the awning manually or with a switch mounted at a location from where the moving parts
can be observed.
Determination of the Mounting Height for
Wall-Mounted Awnings:
The installation height depends on the extended length
and pitch of the awning. Please refer to the drawing on
the right for basic orientation.
Always ensure that there is sufficient headroom.
The use of the awning as a means of protection
against rain is limited. In any event, the minimum
inclination for such applications must be 15° - this is
factory set on every folding-arm awning. The limitations
of usage are defined in the relevant operating
instructions.
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Projection (mm)
Drop (mm)
DRILLING hOLES fOR BRAckETS:
Transfer the drilling outlines of the brackets to the determined bracket positions.
For static reasons, insert a bolt in each bracket bore hole.
select the appropriate drill bit for the respective base material and installation method.
2.6. INSTALLATION TEchNIQUE:
Due to the weight of the folding-arm awning and the maximum wind load of the corresponding wind class,
the dowels can be subjected to pulling forces up to 4000N (approximately 410 kg) in the case of wall
installation, respectively up to 7650N (approximately 780kg) in the case of ceiling installation.
The following table defines the maximum dowel forces depending on the size of the awning, the type of
bracket, the number of brackets and the wind class (according to Table 2.3.)
puma maxImum pullINg fOrCES DEpENDINg ON ThE SySTEm wIDTh [N]
insTAllATion
wiDTh
eXTenDeD lengTh [mm]
1500
2000*
2500*
3000*
wAll
3000mm
2.480
2.000
1.850
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4000mm
1.980
2.580
2.340
3.120
5000mm
3.930
3.160
2.830
3.770
ceiling
3000mm
2.480
2.000
1.850
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4000mm
1.980
2.580
2.340
3.120
5000mm
3.930
3.160
2.830
3.770
grey cells: only wind class 2 is available.
* wide bracket with a width of 120mm
Position of the Brackets:
Transfer the position of the bracket centres from the awning. To
do this, measure the overall width of the awning and deduct
64mm for each side if the bracket width is 80mm, respectively
84mm if the bracket width is 120mm.
Ensure that the dimensions of the installation positions do not
deviate by more than max. 20mm from the determined
dimensions.
The lateral parts must not protrude beyond the brackets at the
side, i.e. the brackets must be fully aligned with the fastening
elements of the awning.
Failure to observe this could lead to damages or malfunctions,
or the awning could fall off the wall.
Drilling Holes for Brackets:
Transfer the drilling outlines of the brackets to the determined bracket positions.
For static reasons, insert a bolt in each bracket bore hole.
Select the appropriate drill bit for the respective base material and installation method.
2.6. Mounting Technique:
Due to the own weight of the awning and the maximum wind load of the corresponding wind class, the dowels can be
subjected to pulling forces up to 4000N (approximately 410 kg) in the case of wall installation, respectively up to 7650N
(approximately 780kg) in the case of ceiling installation.
The following table defines the maximum dowel forces depending on the size of the awning, the type of bracket, the
number of brackets and the wind class (according to Table 2.3.)
Tinted cells: only Wind Class 2 is available
* Wide bracket with a width of 120mm
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Puma Maximum Pulling Forces Depending On The System Width [N]
Installation
Width
Extended Length [mm]
1500
2000*
2500*
3000*
WALL
3000mm
2.480
2.000
1.850
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4000mm
1.980
2.580
2.340
3.120
5000mm
3.930
3.160
2.830
3.770
CEILING
3000mm
2.480
2.000
1.850
-
4000mm
1.980
2.580
2.340
3.120
5000mm
3.930
3.160
2.830
3.770
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