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These instructions became a little wordy. There are really 3 simple steps to installing any retractable awning.
1. Position and install mount brackets.
2. Put awning into the mount brackets and center over desired area and secure awning in place using provided fasteners
3. Adjust drop of awning and level the front bar when fully extended if necessary.
The Sundown Series of retractable awnings will arrive completely assembled and factory tested. We have designed our Sundown Series of retractable awnings to be simple to install and trouble free. A true DIY Retractable Awning. Note: awnings over 25' in width will arrive in 2 sections with a factory splice for easy-on-the job assembly.
Before beginning, please familiarize yourself with the components of the retractable awning as shown on the accompanying diagram. It will save you time in the long run.
The soffit, truss and roof mount brackets are available for the Sundown Premium, Cross-Over, Economy, East West and High-Wind retractable awnings only. The Sundown Grand is only suitable for installation with wall mount brackets.
You will receive the proper mount bracket as ordered.
The length of the awning determines the number of mount brackets. A 6 ft. wide awning will have two brackets, a 12 ft., three, a 16 ft., four, and a 21 ft., six brackets. Use all provided brackets to insure secure mounting.
Required Tools
Electric drill, 1/8”, ¼”, 3/8" and 1/2" drill bits appropriate for the material you are mounting the awning on, two 9/16" and one - 3/4" wrenches or sockets, #1 Phillips screwdriver, stud finder (for wood frame construction), 1' and 4' levels, and chalk line. A heavy-duty mason drill with a carbide bit is required to install brackets on masonry walls.
Locating the Brackets
Proper location of the brackets is the most important aspect of the "SunDown” mounting. They must be fastened 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 most important that all "SunDown" awning mount brackets be fastened properly and securely. Proper location will also make it easier to insert the support tube when hanging the awning.
Typical Bracket drawings (Drawings may vary somewhat by product)
Typical Wall-Mount Bracket
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Typical Roof-Mount Bracket
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Typical Ceiling-Mount Bracket
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Typical Rafter-Mount Bracket
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Mounting points and the components of the awning have been numbered for easy reference.
You will find points A, B, and C on the support tube (#3) are recommended positions for the mounting brackets.
When only two brackets per awning are required, the mounting brackets must be located at points A, and within 12" of center to (#1) arm clamp and (#2) bearing end plate. If a third mounting bracket is required, it must be located at point C on the support tube (#3) within 12" of center between the two arm clamps W1). When two brackets per arm are needed, locate one bracket within 12" of center to the arm clamp (#1) and the bearing end plate (#2). The second bracket must not be more than 14" from the arm clamp (#2) at mounting point B on the support tube (#3).
You will find points A, B, and C on the support tube (#3) are recommended positions for the mounting brackets. When only two brackets per awning are required, the mounting brackets must be located at points A, and within 12" of center to (#1) arm clamp and (#2) bearing end plate. If a third mounting bracket is required, it must be located at point C on the support tube (#3) within 12" of center between the two arm clamps W1). When two brackets per arm are needed, locate one bracket within 12" of center to the arm clamp (#1) and the bearing end plate (#2). The second bracket must not be more than 14" from the arm clamp (#2) at mounting point B on the support tube (#3).
To determine the proper height of the mounting brackets, refer to page five of these installation instructions and locate the pitch chart which relates to your awning. Next find the projection on the pitch chart that matches the extension of the awning you are installing. Add the number of inches that are needed from the pitch chart to the height at which you prefer the front rail (#4) when the awning is fully extended. This is considered the optimum installation height but is not always obtainable due to low roof heights.
I suggest you mount it as high as you can.
Next, snap a level chalk line along the wall at the height you have determined to be the top of the bracket. Make a mark on the wall at the end points of the awning and at the arm clamps (#1).
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