SunSetter 1000XT Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions
SunSetter 1000XT Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

SunSetter 1000XT Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Owner's Manual
& Installation
Instructions
Do Not Discard,
Retain for Future Reference
Model
900
& 1000
XT
XT
Awnings
WARNING:
Failure to Follow
These Instructions
Could Result In
Personal Injury!
For Technical support visit us at www.sunsetter.com/ownerscorner,
e-mail at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free 800-670-7071 • Fax 877-224-4944

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  • Page 1 Do Not Discard, Retain for Future Reference Model & 1000 Awnings WARNING: Failure to Follow These Instructions Could Result In Personal Injury! For Technical support visit us at www.sunsetter.com/ownerscorner, e-mail at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free 800-670-7071 • Fax 877-224-4944...
  • Page 2 Operation of Your Awning Your SunSetter Awning, once installed, has the ability to be opened in different positions to suit your deck or patio design. The Awning will always need to be extended or opened completely and the rafters locked, but the Arms may be placed in either the Angled or Vertical Position.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SUNSETTER AWNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4: Parts Supplied

    PARTS SUPPLIED 5/64” Allen Wrench Qty 1 Short Awning Rail Screws (3/4”) Qty 60 (Used to reduce Fabric Stop Long Awning Rail Screws (11/2”) friction on Inner Qty 1 Qty 4 Arms, if needed.) Qty 60 7/32” Allen Wrench Qty 1 1/4”...
  • Page 5: Awning Installation

    WARNING: FAILURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! WARNING: THE SUNSETTER AWNING MUST BE USED WITH THE FABRIC FULLY EXTENDED AND BOTH RAFTERS LOCKED IN THE ‘UP’ POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. BE SURE TO READ THE HOMEOWNER’S OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL THAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR AWNING.
  • Page 6: Slide The Fabric Into The Roller Bar

    Slide the Fabric into the Roller Bar 9 . On the Awning Fabric, locate the Gray Cord with the Red Indicator on the end, then trim the Cord flush 3 . Position two chairs approximately 8’ apart. For with the edge of the Fabric. See Figure 5. awnings greater than 16’, you should use three chairs to support the Roller Bar during this process.
  • Page 7: Positioning The Awning Rail On The House

    16. Rotate the Left End Cap so that the opening is Figure 8 Rolled Up Fabric aligned with the slot indicated as ‘Insert Valance’ on the Roller Bar. See Figure 3. Clockwise Rotation 17. Position the Valance with the Hem facing down. Hem Facing Down to Wind Fabric See Figure 7.
  • Page 8: Type I Installation (Wood Siding And Vinyl Or Aluminum Siding With Wood Sheathing Behind It)

    II-1. Make a mark at each end of the Board, 3/4” down the one that matches your mounting surface. from the top edge (Note: This dimension is used to leave space to mount a SunSetter Cover). Type I Installation II-2. Snap a straight line with a chalk line or string, the For WOOD SIDING and VINYL or ALUMINUM SIDING full length of the board, 3/4”...
  • Page 9: Type Iii Installation (Masonry, Including Brick And Cement Block, But Not Stucco)

    III-1. Measure down from the top of the Board 3/4” approximately 3 ft. apart. See Figure 12. (Note: This dimension is used to leave space to III-14. Drill 9/32” pilot holes through the Board at the mount a Sunsetter cover) and make a mark at each marked locations. end.
  • Page 10: Attaching The Support Arms To The Roller Bar And Securing The Awning Rail And Upper Brackets

    Attaching the Support Arms to the III-15. Using a Helper, position the board against the wall at the predetermined height, aligning the upper Roller Bar and Securing the Awning edge of the board with the chalk line. Rail and Upper Brackets to the III-16.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Be sure that the Latch on the Lift Handle Figure 14 - Left Roller Bar End Connection is fully engaged in a Square Hole on the Inner Arm Roller Bar after you raise or lower the Arms. The Lift Handle will retract back towards the Outer Cream Boot Arm without assistance when the Latch is fully Rafter End...
  • Page 12: Securing The Wall Brackets To The House

    43 . Secure one of the Upper Brackets to the wall with 48 . Locate a Wall Bracket from the Hardware Box and a 1/4” x 3” Lag Screw and tighten in the center of the latch it onto the Ground Bracket. See Figure 22. Slot in the Bracket.
  • Page 13 52. Mark the three Mounting Holes using the Wall Note: The Rafters should nest (fit) completely within the Channels of the Inner Arms when closed, and Bracket as a template and detach the Wall Bracket after Step 57 has been completed. See Figure 26a. from the Arm.
  • Page 14: To Install Deck Plates For Optional Vertical Position Use

    11/2” Pencil Mark Awning Rail House Upper Bracket Deck Plate Figure 30 Figure 27 Turn Punch Awning Rail 11/2” Lift Ground Bracket Lock Deck Plate Deck Plate Awning Fabric Figure 31a Figure 31b Side View 62 . Level the Arm both front to back and left to right. See Figure 32.
  • Page 15: Care And Maintenance Of Your Sunsetter Awning

    TO PREVENT RAIN WATER FROM ACCUMULATING the Fabric and prevent the formation of mildew. AND POOLING ON THE FABRIC, you must lower or Call 800-670-7071 to order a SunSetter Cleaning and raise an Arm on one side of the Awning to allow the Maintenance Kit.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Awning has dirt and/or mildew The Awning was not properly cleaned or was left rolled up wet for a long on the Fabric... period of time. Please call 800-670-7071 to order a SunSetter Cleaning/ Maintenance Kit. Awning is difficult to raise in the Apply supplied wax to reduce friction on Inner Arms.
  • Page 17: Awning Parts List

    AWNING PARTS LIST 2020-1 Right Outer Arm - Model 1000 2048-1 Right Outer Arm - Model 900 2021-1 Left Outer Arm - Model 1000 2049-1 Left Outer Arm - Model 900 2022-1 Left Rafter Assembly - Model 1000 2050-1 Left Rafter Assembly - Model 900 2023-1 Right Rafter Assembly - Model 1000 2051-1 Right Rafter Assembly - Model 900 2024-1 Right Inner Arm - Model 1000...
  • Page 18: Xt Awning Parts View

    XT AWNING PARTS VIEW Awning Rail Rafter 2034-1 (3’ Right Section) 2050-1 (Model 900 Left) 2035-1 (3’ Left Section) 2051-1 (Model 900 Right) 7303-1 (3’ Center Section) 2022-1 (Model 1000 Left) 7304-1 (4’ Center Section) 2023-1 (Model 1000 Right) 7305-1 (5’ Center Section) 7306-1 (6’...
  • Page 19: Installation Options For Overhang Or Low Eaves

    INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR OVERHANG OR LOW EAVES Minimum Mounting Height is 6’8” for Model 900 and 7’ for Model 1000 If there is not enough clearance under an overhang, the Awning can be mounted to the facia of the overhang. See Figure 36.
  • Page 20: Overhang Mounting Brackets (Table 1 - Number Of Brackets By Awning Size)

    Option 2 - With a gutter on the Fascia and no room Fascia for the Awning Rail or Upper Brackets, a Board can be Gutter mounted in front of the Gutter using our Overhang HOUSE Mounting Brackets secured to the Rafters under the Awning Overhang.
  • Page 21: Floor Mount Feature - Installation

    PLEASE NOTE THAT LEFT AND RIGHT REFERENCES ARE AS YOU ARE FACING THE HOUSE. Roof Complete Steps 1 through 25 in the SunSetter Awning Installation Instructions. In Step 26 of the SunSetter Installation Instructions, 2” the Awning Rail should be mounted 2” below an eave or any Eave obstruction.
  • Page 22 Step 6. Drill a 5/8” clearance hole (one per plate) at point C, 3/8” deep. Make sure to clean out the holes. Step 7. Place the Deck Plates over the mounting holes Latch and install the Plates with the supplied #14 stainless mounting screws.
  • Page 23 Step 17. Continue with Step 58 of the Sunsetter Awning Installation Instructions. Note: If you plan to use either Arm in the Vertical Position, you need to call SunSetter Customer Service at 800-670-7071 and purchase another set of Deck Plates and then follow Steps 59 through 68 on Page 10 to properly install them on your Deck or Patio.
  • Page 24: How To Drain Rain Water From The Awning Fabric

    HOW TO DRAIN RAIN WATER FROM THE AWNING FABRIC The SunSetter Awning is not designed to hold the weight of rainwater pooling on the Fabric. You must tilt the Awning to allow appropriate drainage and prevent water from accumulating on the Fabric (see the Homeowners’...
  • Page 25: 5-Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty

    UNDER THIS WARRANTY? STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS, which include the arms, rafters, and Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, SunSetter all other attached supports are warranted not to fail for five Products will furnish replacements for parts found by SunSetter...
  • Page 26 Warranty. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY 5. Freight expenses to and from SunSetter Products in shipping OTHER PERSON FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, damaged or replacement parts are not covered by this Warranty INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE and must be paid by the purchaser.
  • Page 27: Important Customer Service Information

    If you still have questions, or need assistance from our Customer Service Department, please email us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free at 800-670-7071, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (EST), 7 days a week. We’ll be happy to help.
  • Page 28 SunSetter Products, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership, 184 Charles Street, Malden, MA 02148 March 11, 2015 XT_Install_2013...

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