To Install Deck Plates For Optional Vertical Position Use - SunSetter 1000XT Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Awning Rail
Upper Bracket
Figure 27
Punch
Awning
Rail
Awning Fabric
Side View
Figure 28
Installation of your Awning for operation in the
Angled Position is now complete. Test your Awning
for proper operation. If you prefer or your application
requires operation in the Vertical Position, please
install Deck Plates, as follows:
To Install Deck Plates for
Optional Vertical Position Use
59. Following the Homeowner's Operation and
Maintenance Manual, set the Awning up in the
Vertical Position. See Figure 29. Be sure the Fabric is
fully extended and both Rafters pushed 'up' in the
locked position.
Arms set up in
Figure 29 Vertical Position
60 . Using a Deck Plate as a template, position it on
the bottom of the Ground Bracket making sure that
hole "C" is facing AWAY from the house.
See Figure 30.
61. Secure the Ground Bracket to the Deck Plate
by lifting the Ground Bracket Handle and rotating it
clockwise approximately 1/4 turn until it locks.
See Figure 31a and Figure 31b.
11/2"
Pencil Mark
11/2"
Rafter is
up & in
Locked
Position.
House
Figure 30
Turn
Ground
Bracket
Deck Plate
Figure 31a
62 . Level the Arm both front to back and left to right.
See Figure 32.
Figure 32
63 . Mark the center of holes A and B of the Deck Plate
(see Figure 30) with a small punch or pencil. (A thin
marker may work better for masonry applications).
64. Repeat these steps for the other arm.
65. FOR WOOD DECKS: Drill 3/16" pilot holes, at points
A and B, 11/2" deep for each of the two mounting
Screws on each plate. See Figure 30.
FOR MASONRY PATIOS: Drill 5/16" pilot holes at points
A and B, 11/2" deep for each of the two #14 Plastic
Anchors. See Figure 30. Install the Anchors with a
hammer being careful not to collapse the Anchors.
66 . Remove the Deck Plate from the Ground Brackets.
Place the Deck Plate over the Holes that you just
drilled and align them with holes A and B in the Deck
Plate. Mark the center of hole C and remove the Deck
Plate.
Repeat this step for the other side.
67. Drill a clearance hole (one per plate) at point C,
3/8" deep using a 5/8" drill bit. Make sure to clean out
the holes.
68 . Place the Deck Plates over the Mounting Holes
and install the plates with the supplied #14 stainless
mounting screws.
10
A
B
Deck Plate
Lift
Lock
Figure 31b
C
Deck Plate