SUNPRO Retractable Awning, Installation Manual

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Installation for Soffit Mount
Note: The following instructions are for installing to a level overhang or soffit.
Before beginning, please familiarize yourself with the components of the awning as shown on Page
9
and Page
10
. Make sure you ordered soffit brackets as they are optional.
Tools Required
For installing the awning on the soffit, under the overhang, you will need an assistant,
measuring tape, two step-ladders, 9/16" socket, chalk line (or
string), Phillips screwdriver, pencil, a level, electric drill, 1/8" and 1/4" drill bits, 1/2" or 13mm wrench
and a stud finder.
Mounting Line
1. Snap a horizontal straight line on the soffit, using the chalk line, the length of the awning. When
you position your chalk line on the soffit, consider that when retracted, the awning will project 10"
from the chalk line -- see figure
13
on page
15
.
Note:
For ease of mounting the awning to the brackets, it is very important that the line be straight.
Locating the brackets
CAUTION: Proper location of the brackets is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of the awning
mounting. It is critical that you fasten all of the mounting brackets to the rafters or other major
structural members.
Even a moderate wind exerts great force on the awning and mounting brackets. This is why it is most
important that all the brackets will be fastened properly and securely. Proper location will also make it
easier to insert the pre-assembled awning into the supporting brackets.
Note:
Mount brackets only in the locations recommended for your size awning.
Note:
You will need to use all brackets supplied for secure mounting.
For 20 ft wide awnings, use ALL 5 brackets supplied at locations (a) (b) (c) (d) and (e) see Page
10
.
Location (a)
– Between the left end of the awning and the left arm, on the rafter nearest to the left end.
Location (b)
– Between the two arms, on the nearest rafter to the left arm.
Location (c)
– The nearest rafter to the middle point of the awning.
Location (d) -- Between the two arms, on the nearest rafter to the right arm.
Location (e)
– Between the right end of the awning and the right arm, on the rafter nearest to the right end.
2. On the chalk line you have marked on the soffit, mark the left and the right ends of the awning.
Using your awning, measure the distance from the right end of the square bar to the inner and outer
edges of the right arm shoulder and record those measurements. Repeat this measurement for the
left arm shoulder. Mark on the chalk line the middle point and the points where the left and right arm
shoulders will be located (points a, b and c in figure d respectively).
Note: The brackets cannot be installed in the area where the Arm Shoulders are located .