SUNPRO Retractable Awning, Installation Manual

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Installation for Brick Mount
CAUTION : The masonry fasteners
recommended are NOT supplied with this
awning and ARE NOT designed for use in the
joint between two bricks. They are ONLY to be
installed within the main body of a brick, not
within 1/2” of an outer edge of the brick (see
figure 7). The fasteners are also not suitable for
hollow cinder-block type construction or wall
surfaces that have deteriorated. Consult a local
hardware store for fasteners that fit these types
of applications. Do not use recommended
masonry fasteners on a stucco wall.
•
Remove the bracket and drill a
1/4” pilot hole using a masonry drill bit, about 3” deep for the top
hole. Make sure the bottom hole is plumbed with the top hole, then drill the bottom hole.
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Using the 5/8" masonry bit, drill both holes 4-1/2" deep. Do not allow the holes to become
tapered
or oversized while drilling to this final size.
CAUTION : You must drill these holes in the two specified steps. If you do not follow these
steps, the size of the hole can become too large and the bolts will not hold properly.
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Place a flat washer under the head of the lag bolt and screw the bolt into the lead shield using a
9/16" socket - see page 25 figure
10
. Repeat for another bolt. While tightening the bolts, make sure
to keep the bracket plumb (use a level if needed). Do not overtighten the bolts.
WARNING : You must be sure the lag bolts are tight in the shields. If not, remove them and
consult a local hardware store for fasteners that fit your application.
Repeat for all brackets.
Securing the awning into the
brackets
Carefully remove all
packaging material from the
awning.
Separate the wand from the
awning.
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Insert the retaining nut into the special groove in each bracket - see figure
10
.
With the proper help, lift the awning (with fabric/roll tube above the square bar) into the brackets
and position so the ends line up with end points marked on the wall -see fig.
8
.
WARNING:
NEVER INSTALL AN AWNING ON SOLIDER BRICK. Solider brick
does not allow you to securely fasten your awning. Installing your awning on solider
brick could result in personal injury.
Fig. 8