SUNPRO Retractable Awning, Руководство по установке

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Installation for Roof Mount
NOTICE : INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNT BRACKETS CAN ONLY BE DONE ON
ASPHALT SHINGLES. THEY CAN NOT BE INSTALLED ON TILE SHINGLES!!
When installing an awning onto your roof you will need these tools in addition to the tools found
in the “installing on any wall surface” section:
• Hammer
• Caulk gun
• Roofing tar in a caulking tube
Measure the placement of the awning using a chalk line. Brackets should be place as close to the
edge of the roof line as possible and may have to hang over gutter so that you can still use the EZ-
Adjustable Pitch. Also make sure the bracket placement will
not be in the same location as the arm shoulder assembly.
How to Locate roof trusses or joists:
There a couple of different ways to locate the roof trusses
or joists. Take a hammer and gently beat on the roof about
4 to 5 feet up from the gutter. You should be able to hear
a hollow sound when not hitting the roof joist and a solid
sound when right on top of the joist.
Another method is to go into the attic and measure of the
distances of the joists and transfer the measurement to the
outside. Using a drill with a ¼ inch drill bit find the center of
the joist where the bracket is going to be located. Place the
bracket on the roof surface and predrill three holes into the
roof joist.
Remove the bracket. Using a caulk gun fill the holes
you have just drilled with roofing tar.
Replace the bracket and install the supplied lag screws
and washers into the three holes using a 17mm socket
and wrench. Be sure not to over tighten the lag screws as this may damage the wood. Install your
wall brackets onto your roof brackets using the supplied hardware. Using a caulk gun, run a bead of
roofing tar around the entire perimeter of the roof bracket. Also make sure to cover the heads of the
lag screws that you just installed with roofing tar. Finish placing the roof brackets on the roof then
install the awning into the brackets.
CAUTION : Proper location of the brackets is the MOST IMPORTANT aspect of the awning
mounting. It is critical that you fasten all of the mounting brackets to the rafters or other major
structural members.
Even a moderate wind exerts great force on the awning and mounting brackets. This is why it is most
important that all the brackets will be fastened properly and securely. Proper location will also make it
easier to insert the pre-assembled awning into the supporting brackets.