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  • Page 1 Athena Awning User and installation manual February 2019 version...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Mounting the awning on the brackets 5.2. Testing the solidity of the installation 5.3. Connecting and operating your awning 5.3.1 Remote and support 5.4. Last details Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V01 2019...

  • Page 3: Read Me

     Security knife for unpacking  2 ladders or step ladders  Chalk line  Measuring tape  Pencil (Ink marker or carpenter’s pencil) Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V01 2019...

  • Page 4: Revision Of Installation Requirements

    3.2.1 to 3.2.4 included. If you have 2 Athena installed side-by-side or close from a corner: You must keep a 2” space between the awnings and 3” on the motor or manual crank side if it is located close to a corner of an internal wall.

  • Page 5: Required Width

    3.2.2. Required width The number of brackets for an Athena awning varies in regards to the width of the awning in question (see figure 6). The weight of the awning is solely supported at these anchoring points. Consequently, studs or other structural parts of the house are mandatory at these anchor points.
  • Page 6 This means that your awning cannot be wider than the wall, even if the eaves are wider than the wall and you had planned the installation under eaves. See figure 3. Figure 3 Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V01 2019...

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Awning

    Do not use a regular knife or exacto as this can damage the awning. CAUTION: The Athena’s arms are spring-loaded and could open without warning. They were closed in the factory, but if damaged during transportation, they could abruptly open while being unwrapped.
  • Page 8 Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...

  • Page 9: Overview And Anchors

    7’9”. See figure 5. If the need be, the pitch can be re-adjusted, see section 7.A. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...
  • Page 10 Refer to figure 6 to choose the position of the brackets. These positions are approximate; brackets must always be installed into studs or a structural part of the house. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...

  • Page 11: Finding The Studs, Joists Or Headers

    You must now locate the studs, joists or headers in the area in which each screw must be anchored and similarly to where the holes of the brackets must be drilled, as explained below. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...
  • Page 12 NOTE: The majority of constructions have a spacing of 16” between the wall studs, but some of the more recent constructions will have 24” spacing between the wall studs. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...

  • Page 13: Shims And Solidity

    See figure 8. Figure 8 Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 02 2018...
  • Page 14 See figure 9. Figure 9 IT IS MANDATORY TO PUT CAULKING AROUND THE SPACERS OR SHIMS TO PREVENT WATER INFILTRATION. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 02 2018...

  • Page 15: Bracket Installation

    CONTRACTOR FOR PROPER MOUNTING. SOME CONSTRUCTIONS WILL REQUIRE MORE SCREWS WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR AWNING. You will need to install shims if the brick surface is uneven. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 02 2018...

  • Page 16: Choosing The Position

    Visit a hardware store for proper fasteners that must be used for your type of installation. Do not use supplied fasteners on stucco walls. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...

  • Page 17: Installation

    WARNING: YOU MUST MAKE SURE THAT THE MASONRY BOLTS ARE WELL ANCHORED IN THE HOLES. IF NOT, REMOVE THEM AND VISIT A HARDWARE STORE FOR APPROPRIATE MASONRY BOLTS. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 18: Under Soffits Or Eaves

    Even a moderate wind exerts great force on the Awning and the brackets. This is why it is MOST IMPORTANT THAT THE BRACKETS BE FASTENED PROPERLY AND SECURELY. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 19: Finding The Trusses, Joists Or Rafters

    Using a 3/16“drill bit, drill all the pilot holes into the rafters to about 3 1/2” deep. This will help to prevent the fraying from splitting while installing the lag screws. See figure 13. Figure 13 Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...
  • Page 20 CONTRACTOR IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN COLLAPSE OF THE AWNING AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AS WELL AS MATERIAL DAMAGE. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 21: Installing The Awning

    2- The surface is uneven; use appropriate shims. A good way to shim the brackets is to use tubular spacers or washers, either nylon or metal. Re consult sections 4.2.3 to 4.3.4.1 for all the details. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 22: Connecting And Operating Your Awning

    7.B. to modify closed and open stop limits. IMPORTANT WARNING FOR 18’, 19’ AND 20’ ATHENA AWNINGS! DO NOT ALLOW THE AWNING TO OPEN PAST THE POINT WHERE THE FABRIC WOULD SAG AND WRAP UNDER THE ROLLER AS THIS WILL TEAR THE FABRIC ON THE CENTER SUPPORT.

  • Page 23: Safety And Advice

    AND COULD POSSIBLY CATCH FIRE; THIS WOULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES AS WELL AS MATERIAL DAMAGE. IMPORTANT WARNING FOR 19’ AND 20’ ATHENA AWNINGS! DO NOT ALLOW THE AWNING TO OPEN PAST THE POINT WHERE THE FABRIC WOULD SAG AND WRAP UNDER THE ROLLER AS THIS WILL TEAR THE FABRIC ON THE CENTER SUPPORT.

  • Page 24: Acrylic Fabric Maintenance

    15. Additionally, it is recommended to install a Weatherproof Cover over the Outlet. Covers are available at most local hardware stores. Figure 15 Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...
  • Page 25 Re-install the battery cover. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 26: Appendices

    The one closest to the house prevents the front bar from going higher and the one farthest from the house prevents the front bar from going lower. See figure 16. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...
  • Page 27 You are now done with the installation. Put the plastic cap back on. If you purchased a motorized Awning, connect the power cord into the AC (GFI) outlet and enjoy your Awning. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 28: Programming The Awning Limits

    Awning moves.  Once the limit is properly set, cease any adjustment and press the middle button on your remote control. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...
  • Page 29 Awning moves.  Once the limit is properly set, cease the adjustment and press the middle button on your remote control. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...

  • Page 30: Programming The Close Limit

    Awning moves.  Once the limit is properly set, cease any adjustment and press the middle button on your remote control. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2019...
  • Page 31 Then roll up the fabric until both lateral arms ‘lock’ and the fabric becomes tight. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...

  • Page 32: Motor And Remote Resetting

    07. Check the motor rotation direction and calibrate the awning closing and opening limits once again. WARNING: Wait 4 seconds between each action on the remote otherwise the motor might keep the old parameters. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 01 2018...

  • Page 33: Wind Sensor

    7.E.5. Mark the position of the sensor on the bar of the awning; then remove the sensor and the strip of double-sided tape. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...
  • Page 34 In this case, you will also need to wait for the 40 second delay before proceeding with the next step (after the Awning has stopped moving). Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...

  • Page 35: Memorizing The Wind Sensor In

    6. Set the sensor’s sensitivity level to 4, the wind sensor is now programmed. See section 7.F.2. for the complete instruction on regulating the sensitivity to wind. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...

  • Page 36: Calibrating The Wind Sensor

    After the Awning has been closed by the wind sensor, you will need to wait 10 minutes before you are able to open it again. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...

  • Page 37: Memorizing A New

    Once this is done, remove the stoppers, you awning is now ready to be removed from the brackets. CAUTION: The arms of the Athena are equipped with a strong spring in the elbow and will tend to force an opening. The motor keeps them closed, but in case of damage during the manipulation, they could open without warning and cause bodily injuries.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Position the fabric on the roller equally as on the front bar.  Close the awning and proceed with a test. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...
  • Page 39 UNPLUG THE MOTOR FROM THE AC BEFORE REPLACING THE BATTERIES. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...
  • Page 40 A remote handset with weak batteries will take more time to light up the LED and will also have a reduced range. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...
  • Page 41 I have lost my remote handset and cannot program my new remote handset. Solution Refer to section 7.C. to program the new remote handset. Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...
  • Page 42 1505A rue de l’Industrie Beloeil, QC, Canada J3G 0S5 Our web site: http://www.multipleawnings.com/home.html www.zonepatio.ca (Canada) www.zonepatio.com (USA) By email: csd@multipleawnings.com By phone (Canada): 1-866-441-4182 (USA): 1-800-736-0906 Multiple Awnings inc.– 1505A rue De L’Industrie, Beloeil Qc, J3G 0S5, CANADA Athena EN V 01 2019...

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