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Securing the Awning into the Soffit Brackets
35.
Push the Square Bar into the Brackets and secure
with a Retaining Bolt in each Bracket. Be sure to insert
the Bolt from the bottom of the Bracket, up. You might
need to apply pressure on the Square Bar to permit
insertion of the Bolt. Tighten Bolts. See
Figure 15
.
Proceed to “Check Your Awning for Proper Operation”
to complete the installation of your Awning.
31.
Carefully remove all packaging from the Awning.
DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC SAFETY SLEEVES
FROM THE ARMS.
See
Figure 16
.
32.
Separate the Wand from the Awning.
33.
Insert a Retaining Nut into each special slot in
each Bracket. See
Figure 15
.
34.
With proper help, lift the Awning
(with Fabric
Roller Bar above the Square Bar)
into the Brackets
(See
Figure 15 Insert
)
and position so the ends line up
with end points marked on the wall. Use the following
weight chart to decide how much help you need.
Check Your Awning for Proper Operation
36.
Position yourself under the Awning, then
remove
the plastic safety sleeves from the arms one at a time
.
Note: Do not use a knife or blade to cut the safety
sleeves. When removed, do not discard, retain for
future use.
Note: For 18’, 19’ and 20’ Awnings with Woven
Acrylic Fabric only, be sure to note the special
instructions attached to the Center Support.
Note: For Motorized Awnings - Do not plug the
power cord into the outdoor (GFI) outlet yet.
WARNING: BEFORE REMOVING THE PLASTIC SAFETY
SLEEVES, MAKE SURE NO LADDER, PERSON OR
OBJECT IS IN FRONT OF THE AWNING. FAILURE TO
DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. See
Figure 16.
Motorized Awnings continue at Step 37 on Page 14.
VISTA Awnings proceed to Step 40 under “Test for
Proper Operation,” on Page 14.
OFF SEASON STORAGE ONLY
Use the supplied Bungee Cords to secure Protective
Cover in place. See
Figure 14
. Slide the loop end of
the Bungee through the bottom Grommets from the
outside of the cover, pull the cord over and around
the Square Bar and place over the ball that secures
the cord.
Remove bungee cords before using your awning.
Awning Weight Chart
Size Vista Motorized
Motor’d XL
PRO
PRO XL
8’
10’
11’
12’
13’
14’
15’
16’
17’
18’
19’
20’
65 lbs
80 lbs
85 lbs
90 lbs
95 lbs
100 lbs
105 lbs
110 lbs
115 lbs
120 lbs
n/a
n/a
70 lbs
85 lbs
90 lbs
95 lbs
100 lbs
110 lbs
115 lbs
120 lbs
125 lbs
130 lbs
135 lbs
140 lbs
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
118 lbs
123 lbs
128 lbs
133 lbs
138 lbs
142 lbs
148 lbs
81 lbs
98 lbs
105 lbs
111 lbs
117 lbs
129 lbs
135 lbs
141 lbs
148 lbs
154 lbs
160 lbs
167 lbs
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
137 lbs
155 lbs
162 lbs
171 lbs
178 lbs
185 lbs
194 lbs
Figure 14
1”
Soffit
House
Sewn Hem
Cover Fastener
Protective
Cover
Bungee
Cord
Figure 15
Retaining
Nut
Retaining
Washer
Square
Bar
Retaining
Bolt
Figure 15 Insert
Right Side Lateral Arm
Elbow
4” Plastic
Safety
Sleeve
Figure 16
Summary of Contents for Motorized PRO
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