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Wall Bracket Locations
3.
On the chalk line you have marked on the house,
mark the left and right ends of the Awning (
points 1
and
5
in
Figure 1
).
Note: All Awnings measure 3” wider than their
defined size. For example, a 16’ Awning measures
16’ 3” (195”) from left to right.
a. Using 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.
Installing the Brackets on Wood Frame Walls
w/Wood, Vinyl, Stucco or Aluminum Siding
For Installing the Brackets on masonry, brick, or
concrete walls, proceed to “Installing the Brackets
on Masonry, Brick, or Concrete Wall” after Step 8 on
Page 9.
For wall mount on wood frame walls, continue with
Step 4.
4. LOCATE THE STUDS, JOISTS OR HEADERS IN THE
AREA IN WHICH EACH BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED
AS EXPLAINED EARLIER IN “Wall Bracket Locations”.
If your Awning is going on a wall that has a window
or a door, use these steps to locate the studs inside
your home and transfer those measurements to the
outside. Get a roll of duct tape or similar tape. From
inside your home on the wall that your Awning will
be installed on, place a piece (about 6” strip) of duct
tape vertically on the window pane.
Using a stud finder locate a stud on the same inside
wall, and mark the center of the stud. Measure from
the tape or door to the center of the stud, and write
the measurement down. Continue to locate the
additional studs and record those measurements.
On the outside wall, using the inside measurements,
measure from the tape or door to the location of the
center of the studs. Mark the centers of each stud,
on which a Bracket will be installed, with a 7” vertical
line.
CAUTION: PROPER LOCATION OF THE BRACKETS IS
THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE AWNING
MOUNTING. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FASTEN
BOTH LAG SCREWS IN EACH MOUNTING BRACKET
TO STUDS, JOISTS, HEADERS OR OTHER MAJOR
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS.
Even a moderate wind exerts great force on the Awning
and Mounting Brackets. This is why it is important that
both Lag Screws in each Mounting Bracket be fastened
properly and securely. Proper location will also make
it easier to insert the pre-assembled Awning into the
supporting Brackets.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY AND SECURELY
FASTEN BOTH LAG SCREWS IN EACH WALL BRACKET
TO THE STRUCTURE COULD RESULT IN THE COLLAPSE
OF THE AWNING AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Note: Mount all supplied Brackets only in the
locations recommended for your Awning size. See
Figures 1c-1d on Page 3 for your size Awning.
Note: You will need to install ALL Brackets supplied
with your Awning for secure mounting.
Description of Wall Bracket Locations
For 14’, 15’, and 16’
wide Awnings, install
four
Brackets
supplied at the locations (
a
), (
b
), (
f
) and (
g
).
See
Fig. 1c
on
Page 3
.
For 17’ to 20’
wide Awnings, install
six Brackets
supplied at the locations (
a
), (
b
), (
c
), (
e
), (
f
) and (
g
).
See
Fig. 1d
on
Page 3
.
Location (a)
- Between the left end of the Awning and
the left Arm,
on the stud nearest to the left end
.
Location (b)
- Between the two Arms,
on the nearest
stud to the left Arm
.
Location (c)
- On the nearest stud about 2’ from the
middle point of the Awning, toward the left.
Location (e)
- On the nearest stud about 2’ from the
middle point of the Awning, toward the right.
Location (f)
- Between the two Arms,
on the nearest
stud to the right Arm
.
Location (g)
- Between the right end of the Awning
and the right Arm,
on the stud nearest to the right
end
.
