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APPENDIX F
Awning Removal Procedure
*Helper needed*
Tools needed:
½” socket or wrench, 7/16” socket or wrench, ladders,
(2) plastic safety sleeves
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY!
1.
Close your Awning completely.
2.
Unplug your Awning motor cord, if equipped.
3.
Install your
Plastic Safety Sleeves
on both Lateral Arms to prevent them from extending. See
Figure 28.
If you do not have the Safety Sleeves that were supplied with your Awning, call
800-670-7071
for replacement
Safety Sleeves that will be supplied free of charge.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE AWNING WITHOUT INSTALLING THE PLASTIC SAFETY
SLEEVES ON BOTH LATERAL ARMS.
4.
Using a ½“ socket or wrench, check that all 8 fasteners are tight, on the right and left side of the Awning
(Arm Clamps - 2 each, Roller Brackets - 1 each, and Front Bar Connectors- 1 each). See
Figure 29
.
5.
For Motorized Awnings- Using a 7/16” socket or wrench, check that the 2 bolts that secure the Motor to the
Roller Bracket are tight. Remove the plastic Side Cover to access these bolts. See
Figure 29
.
6.
While your Helper keeps the Awning in the Mounting Brackets, carefully remove the Retaining Bolts, Nuts
and Washers from each Mounting Bracket (Soffit or Wall). See
Figure 29 - Insert
.
7.
Using the appropriate help, carefully remove the Awning from the Mounting Brackets and place on a stable
surface.
CAUTION
:
Be careful not to drag the Awning on any surface to prevent damage.
Elbow
4” Plastic Safety Sleeve
Right Side Lateral Arm
Figure 28
4” Plastic Safety Sleeve on Lateral Arm
Soffit or Wall
Mounting Brackets
Figure 29
Roller Bar
Left Arm Clamp
1/2” Nut (2 ea.)
under back side
Left Lateral Arm
Right Lateral Arm
Roller Bracket 1/2” Bolt (1 ea.)
Retaining
Nuts
Retaining
Washers
Square
Bar
Retaining
Bolts
Soffit Bracket
Right Arm Clamp 1/2” Nut (2 ea.)
under back side
1/2” Nut (1 ea.) on Left and Right Sides
or 6mm Allen wrench, if so equiped.
Motor Bolts 7/16” Bolt (2 ea.)
under plastic Side Cover
Figure 29 - Insert
Note: Your
Soffit Bracket
might have
one (1)
Retaining
Bolt.
Front Bar
Connector