Deluxe (click for diagram)
with Hood

1. Mounting brackets must be installed into solid structure (wood beams, studs, concrete, and/or roof rafters), sufficient to support the weight and anticipated wind load.  (Note it is highly recommended that the awning be retracted in moderate to strong wind conditions to prevent damage).  Locate stud, beam or rafter and confirm that you the structure is solid.

2. Whenever possible position mounting brackets on either side and as close as possible to the retractable arm shoulder.  On units where the shoulder is out by the edge place bracket as close to it as possible.  Also if the unit has a center support and no shoulder next to it, install a bracket for the center support.

3. When you know where the brackets are going, drill a pilot hole of an appropriate size for the bolts being utilized in the installation.  It is important that all brackets are level and in line.  Install brackets (with ridges pointing down) using lag bolts (when going into wood) with a socket.  Lag Bolts are Not Supplied, and appropriate size and lengths should be determined by the installer utilizing their experience and professional judgment. 

4. Adjustable stainless steel roof brackets for roof mounted applications are available at additional cost.  These brackets should be aligned to accommodate the mounting of the wall brackets and positioned so that the face of the brackets are as close to vertical as possible and properly spaced to for mounting of the awning, and anchored securely to the roofing joist (see above 2 & 3).

5. Install arm stops on the unit midway between the elbow and shoulder of the arm with the rubber bumpers facing front of unit, (towards the arms), prior to hanging awning in wall brackets.  NOTE: it may require driving the arm stops onto the square bar with a rubber mallet to properly align the bolt holes.   Insert bolts and tighten with 7/16” wrench.

6. When brackets are secure and bolts tight, insert the square bar into the mounting brackets.   Two or more people will be required to lift the awning into place.  Center the awning, insert the bolts from the top and attach nuts.

7. Hand Crank – Place hook of hand crank into the eyelet located at the bottom of the gear box.  Turn crank to extend the awning.  Do not crank past the point of full extension, as fabric will slacken.  Fabric must be retracted on the top of the roller tube, not the bottom.

8. Motor – The outer limit switch should be set, so there is a 1/8” to ¼” gap in the elbow.  A licensed electrician following the instructions of the motor manufacturer should perform the electrical work.

9. To adjust the pitch of the awning, fully extend it.  There is a 17mm cap nut at the bottom of each shoulder bracket; this is the pitch adjustment nut.  The awning pitch should be at least 12 to 15 degrees to prevent the awning from collecting water, which can significantly increase the weight of the unit.  Take pressure off the arm when you adjust the pitch up or down. When the desired pitch is reached and awning is level, you are all done.

10. To realign the arms, (if necessary) fully retract the awning.  CAUTION: replace arm bands securely; preventing arms from opening as arms are under high tension and will open violently should arm connection with the front bar be lost.  The long part of the arm should be parallel with the square bar.  To adjust, loosen the arm attachment at the front bar with a #13 box wrench and move the attachment to get the arm in the right position.  To move the arm to the back, slide the front piece to the center of the awning.  To move the arm to the front, slide the front piece to the outside of the awning.

11. Run the awning in and out to make sure everything is looking good and running free. 

12. To install the hood first position hood brackets on the square torsion bar so that they are evenly spaced and install them by tightening the bottom bolt.

13. Turn hood upside down and insert an equal number of “T” bolts into each slot.  Note place tape over the ends of the slots to retain T bolts within the hood during the installation process.

14. Invert Hood and position it on the hood brackets so that the hood is centered.

15. Position the T bolts so they line up with the 2 holes in the hood brackets and securely attach utilizing flat washers and nuts provided.

16. Remove tape and install end caps utilizing screws provided.

17. Wipe down the awning and look for any handprints on the fabric.