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APPLICATION F – INSTALLING WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO CONCRETE BLOCK
WALLS:
Place a ladder safely on a flat, dry, stable surface at both ends of where the awning will be installed.
Using a chalk-line and string level (or a laser level) mark a horizontal line, with the exterior wall surface at least 6” from the
wall.
Mark both ends of where the awning will be installed on the line.
You must have access to the back side of the block. (It cannot be a finished surface).
Purchase on place of 2X6 lumber the length of your awning. You will also need (2)5/16”X24” all-thread, (4) 5/16” washer
and (2)5/16” nuts for each bracket. You will need a drill a 12” long 5/16” masonry bit and a 5/16” wood bit.
There should be one bracket within one feet of each end or close to the lateral arms and then distributes the rest of the
bracket(s) evenly spaced across the awning torsion bar. Use the Chalk-line to mark another line on the 2x6 lumber, 1” up
from the bottom edge. Using the bracket as a template, mark the holes. Place the bottom of the bracket on the chalk line.
Drill holes with the masonry bit into the block in the marked location. Drill all the way through.
Use the holes as a template to drill holes through the 2x6 that will be mounted on the back side. Insert the all-thread,
install the washer and nuts and secure them with a ratchet.
Repeat the process for the remaining brackets.
