SunSetter 1000XT Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 2

READ ME FIRST !
Congratulations! You have just purchased America's #1 Retractable Awning. The SunSetter Model XT Awning
will provide you and your family with many years of enjoyment on your deck or patio.
Before you begin installation, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Awning and your Owner's Manual.
You may also find it helpful to view the DVD included with the Awning hardware for a visual walkthrough of the
Awning installation.
Please check to ensure that you have received your Hardware Box, Fabric Tube and Roller Bar Tube. All of the
parts listed on Page iv are in the Hardware Box. Check the labels to ensure you have the correct size, color and
model Awning.
Installation of your Awning
Note: It is important to follow the instructions very closely when installing your Awning. Left and Right
references are as you are facing the house.
When installing your Awning, you will need to adhere to the Minimum Mounting Height. For the greatest
enjoyment of your XT Awning, please mount as high on your wall as possible, with a recommended mounting
height of 9'. When determining the Mounting Height of your Awning, please be sure you allow for 4" of
space over any obstructions on your wall such as light fixtures, AC units, etc. If you are installing to an eave or
overhang, refer to Page 15 for some examples of Installation Options for Overhang or Low Eaves and Page 17
for the Floor Mount Feature Installation Instructions.
Screen Room Note
If you are planning on installing the SunSetter Screen Room, the Maximum Mounting Height is 9'6". We
recommend mounting your awning as close to 9'6" as possible for greatest enjoyment of the Screen Room. You
will also be required to mount Vertical Rails on the Left and Right sides of your Awning. Make sure there are no
obstructions on your mounting surface in a vertical area 2"-4" wide on both the left and right outside edges of
your Awning.
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. If in your application the Awning cannot be
mounted directly on the wall, see Pages 15 through 17 for Installation Options for Overhang or Low Eaves.
Refer to your Home Owner's Operation and Maintenance Manual for detailed information.
Note: Please follow the Care and Maintenance Guidelines on Page 11 (and also Page 17 of your
Homeowner's Operation and Maintenance Manual) for proper use and inclement weather precautions.
Please retain your Owner's and Operation Manuals for future reference regarding operation, care and
maintenance, troubleshooting, customer service and warranty information.
Customer Support
Our technical experts are available from 8am -10pm EST daily via email at contactus@sunsetter.com or call
us at 800-670-7071 should you require assistance. We also invite you to visit the SunSetter Owner's Corner at
www.sunsetter.com/ownerscorner for additional information on your Awning and other products.
We know that you will be delighted with your SunSetter Awning and will experience many years of added
enjoyment on your deck or patio.
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