SUNPRO Retractable Awning, Руководство по установке

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Bay Bracket Installation
When installing an awning over a bay window or bay with a sliding glass door you will need the
following tools in addition to those found in the “
installing on any wall surface
”.
• ½” and 3/8” metal drill bits
• 3/8” impact driver
• Exterior silicone sealant
• Depending on the construction
of the house you may also need
a SDS masonry hammer drill with
a 5/8
” drill bit and ¾ to 1 inch
shimming material.
• Torpedo level
After measuring the placement of the
awning, you will want to locate your
first two brackets on either side of the
bay. You will want to keep the
brackets close to a window or door to
ensure you are going to be installing
the lag bolts directly into the framing
of the structure.
Once you have the first two brackets
installed you may install your awning.
If you have a 20’ awning you will want
to have something in place to help
support the awning until you have the
bay brackets installed.
Drill 3/8
” or ½” holes on the top and
bottom tabs of your bay bracket.
Find the stud where the bay
bracket will be hung using the
earlier referenced “
how to find
a stud”
section.
Drill 3/8
” or ½” holes in the bay sleeve
and install the wall bracket on to the
sleeve. Place the sleeve into the bay
bracket and put it on the Awning in
line with the wall stud. Slide the bay
bracket out until it is touching the wall.
Have a helper hold a torpedo level on the square bar of the awning while gently lifting the awning upward. Be
sure the awning and the bay bracket are completely level. Once the awning is level pre-drill your holes into the
stud using the bay bracket as a guide. Fasten the bay bracket to the wall using the supplied hardware.
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.
After the bay bracket is fastened to the wall make sure the sleeve is not sitting too far forward or too
far back. Once you have the sleeve set into place take the supplied self-drilling screw and drill into
the top or bottom of the bay bracket. Make sure the screw penetrates the bay bracket and the sleeve.
Take exterior silicone sealant and apply to the seam between the bay bracket and the sleeve to
ensure water will not go into the bay bracket.
Continue to install the bay brackets where other wall studs or major structural members are found in
accordance to bracket placement found on page
9
and page
10.