12
25.
Using a 9/16” socket, install the Bracket with the
3/8” x 4” Long Lag Screws. Use the Flat Washer
provided under the head of the Screw. Make sure not
to overtighten the Lag Screws; doing so may split the
wood framing or weaken the Screw. See
Figure 11
.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND SECURELY
FASTEN BOTH LAG SCREWS IN EACH MOUNTING
BRACKET TO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE
SOFFIT OR, FAILURE OF THE STRUCTURAL MEMBER
TO SUPPORT AN AWNING COULD RESULT IN THE
COLLAPSE OF THE AWNING AND CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.
26.
Repeat for all Brackets.
Figure 11
Mark
Centers
Flat
Washer
2 Places
3/8” x 4”
Lag Screws
2 Places
Drill 1/4”
Holes
2 Places
Front View of
Soffit Bracket
Side View of
Soffit Bracket
Mounting the Brackets into the Soffit
21.
On the Chalk Line you have marked on the soffit,
mark the left and the right Ends of the Awning
(
points 1
&
5
in
Figure 1
).
Note: All Awnings measure 3” wider than their
defined size. For example, a 16’ Awning measures
195” from left to right.
a. On your Awning, measure the distance from
the right end of the Square Bar to the inner
and outer edges of the right Arm Clamp and
record those measurements.
b.
Repeat this measurement for the left Arm
Clamp.
c.
Mark on the chalk line the Middle Point
and the Points where the left and right Arm
Clamps will be located (
points 2, 3,
and
4
in
Figure 1
respectively).
Note: The Brackets cannot be installed in the area
where the Arm Clamps are located.
22. LOCATE THE RAFTERS IN THE AREA IN WHICH
EACH BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED AS EXPLAINED
EARLIER IN “Soffit Bracket Locations” on Page 11.
To find the Rafters, use a stud finder. Mark the center
of each Rafter, on which a Bracket will be installed
with a 7” long line.
23.
Position the Bracket against the soffit, centered
over the vertical line, with the back of the Bracket
even with the horizontal chalk line (see
Figure 10
on
Page 11
), and mark the two holes. See
Figure 11
.
24.
Drill 1/4” pilot holes about 3 1/2” into the rafter. This
will prevent the framing from splitting while installing
the Lag Screws.
