Assembly Instructions
Series 4100 Aluminum Casement Window Awning
Slide the Top Trim out from Slat Section about 2 inches to provide clearance.
Next, slide the non-curved end of the Edge Rafter onto Top Trim, making sure the
opposite, curved end, of the Edge Rafter is up.
Next, slide both Top Trim and Edge Rafter back toward Slat Section and push
Edge Rafter onto Slat Section edge evenly until Slat Section and Top Trim are
completely FLUSH into Edge Rafter.
Next, fasten small screws in the two larger pre-punched holes along Edge Rafter.
(Pairs of small holes are for sidewing connections for Series 4500.)
NOTE: Support the underside of the Slats Section and apply pressure while fastening
screws.
Repeat Steps 3, 4, and 5 for Edge Rafter assembly on the other side of the awning.
Now attach Center Rafter(s). Align Center Rafter with pre-punched holes in the
center of the Top Trim first and secure with small screws, then do the same at the
other end of the Center Rafter in the center on the Front Trim and secure with
small screws.
NOTE: Window Awnings wider than 60” need more than one Center Rafter, which will
be provided. Pre-punched holes will guide installation of multiple Center Rafters.
Edge
Rafter
Center
Rafter
TIP: Use the palm of your hand flat on
slats, pressing down and pulling toward
you to help snug them into Edge Rafter.
Top Trim
Edge
Rafter
The awning is assembled upside down.
Note that the Slat Sections are packaged
upside down (FIG. 1A). Assemble on a flat
surface.
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CAUTION: Awning parts may have sharp
edges. Use care in assembly.
Lay the first slat out, curled edge DOWN on
your left with ends toward you. Slide each
subsequent slat into the curled UP edge on
the right (FIG. 1B).
Slats have a slight
curve to them.
Keep them this
way for assembly.
Slight curve
While keeping Slat Sections flush with each other, crimp slats together at each
seam interlock with a pair of channel lock pliers about 1/4 inch in from the edge
(not too much — only enough to secure them together). Be sure to keep the
plier teeth level with slats so that you do not accidentally bend them up while
crimping.
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Now, connect the Edge Rafter and Slat Section
with the Front Trim. Again, Slat Section and Front
Trim MUST be FLUSH in the Edge Rafter. With Slat
Section still secured FLUSH in Edge Rafter, slide
Front Trim toward you and flush into the Edge
Rafter, aligning pre-punched holes; it will fit snug.
NOTE: Only the outside edge of the Front Trim and
the curled edge of the slat are inserted into the Edge
Rafter (FIG. 4B).
Next, secure Top Trim and Front Trim with small
screws in the larger pre-punched holes at each
end of the Edge Rafter.
1
2
3
4
5
6
FIG. 1A
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 1B
Front
Trim
Edge
Rafter
NOTE: It is very important that both ends of the awning (the top trim and the
front trim) along with the slat section
are completely flush
in the edge rafters to
be able to align pre-punched holes for fastening. See FIG. 4B.
FIG. 4A shows
improper assembly.
These parts are NOT
flush and therefore
will not align to
fasten screws
Slat Section
Assembly
FIG. 4A
FIG. 4B
Parts are
not flush
Parts are
flush
IMPROPER ASSEMBLY
PROPER ASSEMBLY
