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AMERICANA ALUMA-VENT Installation Instructions Manual

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Before You Begin:
 Consult your local building department for any required permits
You may be required to obtain a building permit for this structure. Contact your local building department
for details.
 Read instructions thoroughly
Please read all instructions and notes carefully prior to assembly. Americana is not responsible for replacing
parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.
 A solid attachment is required for all existing structures
All points of attachment to existing structures (such as house, deck, or patio) must be into solid, structurally
sound, and secure material. Example: wood or metal studs, joists, headers, plates, or sills.
Attachment may be made to block, concrete, brick, or stone veneer with suitable anchors, purchased
Note:
separately.
unit, damage to the structure it is attached to, and could cause serious bodily injury.
 Check for all parts
Use the Parts and Hardware List to check for any missing parts. To prevent scratching of painted materials,
place on a tarp or other protective material.
 Assistance may be required during certain steps of assembly.
CAUTION
Proper site preparation is required.
Standard shade structure design does not include additional loads such as hanging heavy plants,
swings, or other objects.
DO NOT stand or sit on the shade structure roof.
Repair or replace broken parts immediately.
This kit contains parts with metal edges. Please be careful when handling.
Americana Building Products
ALUMA-VENT AWNING
REGULAR END STYLE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to properly fasten unit to wall, deck, porch, or patio may result in damage to the
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Contact us at:
1-800-851-0865 or
www.americana.com
To view installation video,
visit www.americana.com.
Select "Residential Products".
Select "Installation" at the top
of the page.
Select "Streaming Videos"
then "Aluma Vent Installation."
10/29/2013

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

     Read instructions thoroughly Please read all instructions and notes carefully prior to assembly. Americana is not responsible for replacing parts lost or damaged due to incorrect assembly.  A solid attachment is required for all existing structures All points of attachment to existing structures (such as house, deck, or patio) must be into solid, structurally sound, and secure material.
  • Page 2 Note: These are basic installation guidelines for our standard load units and may not be suitable to your specific installation. It is important to follow all local and national building codes when installing any exterior improvement product. If you have questions regarding the proper installation of any Americana product, please call us toll free...
  • Page 3 Flashing Part Code: 10459-E Clip Wall Bracket Louvers Part Code: 60504 Part Code: 60505 Part Code: 10417-H Bottom Pan Top Pan End Pan (RH Shown) Part Code: 10417-I Part Code: 10417-J Part Code: 10417-K Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Column (varies by length) Part Code: 60722 1/4” Square Nut 1/4” x 3/4” Bolt 1/4” Flat Washer 1/4” x 1-3/4” Tapcon Anchor Part Code: 20751 Part Code: 20503 Part Code: 20902 Part Code: 20794 Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Attach using a #8 x 3/4” screw (AA) through the pre-drilled hole in sawtooth (B). FRONT VIEW Open the right-hand rafter (A) and sawtooth (B) assembly to approximately the desired slope of the awning. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 6 Bend at approximately a 90 degree angle, and then bend back to approximately a 45 degree angle. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 (A). Sawtooth (B) will have extra tabs for the extension louvers. Be sure not to attach the last louver to an extension tab. NOTE: If you ordered extended louver ends, see Optional Sheet F. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Bend the valance of end pan (K) and attach to louver (H) using #8 x 3/4” screws (AA) through the pre-drilled holes. This completes the right-hand end assembly. Repeat steps 1-7 to complete the left-hand end assembly. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 #14 x 3/4” screws (DD) through the pre-drilled holes in rafter (A). STEP 9 Select flashing (E) and attach to end pans (K) using #8 x 1/2” bolt (BB) and #8 hex nut (CC) through the pre-drilled holes. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 Once the awning is attached, if you need to move runner (C) to avoid an out-swinging door or window, remove #14 x 3/4” screws (DD), re-position the runner, then re-attach screws. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Bend to approximately a 90 degree angle. STEP 13 Attach bottom pans (I) to flashing (E) using #8 x 1/2” bolt (BB) and #8 hex nut (CC). Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 12 (I) forward as necessary. Attach apron bar (D) to end pans (K) using #8 x 3/4” screw (AA) next to the rectangular holes. NOTE: Apron bar hook MUST fit through each hole for proper alignment of pans. Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 SIDE VIEW STEP 17 Hook one side of top pan (J) over the large cover locks of clips (F). Press down on the other side to snap the locks together. FRONT VIEW Americana Building Products Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 (E). Caulking should be applied uniformly and without skips. A poor caulking job can cause leaks. Assembly Completed Other Products Available From Americana: Fabric & Aluminum Awnings Carports Patio Covers Pergolas...
  • Page 15 What Americana Will Do To Correct Problems: If defects or damage of the kind mentioned above should occur within the warranty period, Americana will replace the defective parts only; FOB its plant at Salem, Illinois, upon receiving the written and documented claim of purchaser.
  • Page 16: Splice

    STEP A2 To splice runner (C), position the provided splice (M) equally inside two pieces of runner. Attach using (12) #8 x 3/4” screws (AA) as shown. SIDE VIEW Americana Building Products Optional Sheet A - Page 16 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 17: Column

    Insert upper column bracket (P) and (2) column mounting brackets (Q) in the legs of column (R), tapping with a rubber mallet if necessary. Attach the brackets using #8 x 3/4” screws (AA). Americana Building Products Optional Sheet B - Page 17 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 18 1/8” drill bit. NOTE: If attaching to wood or composite deck, appropriate lag screws are required, purchased separately. DO NOT use Tapcon anchors to attach to wood or composite surface. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet B - Page 18 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: C-Channel Brace

    2” apart centered in the C-channel brace. Attach the brace to the column using (2) 1/4” x 2-1/2” bolts (EE), 1/4” flat washers (HH), and 1/4” square nuts (GG). SIDE VIEW Americana Building Products Optional Sheet C - Page 19 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 20 1/8” drill bit. NOTE: Awning must be attached to a solid structural support. DO NOT attach awning to sheathing, siding, flashing, or any other non-structural surface. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet C - Page 20 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 21: Runner Brace

    1/8” drill bit. NOTE: Awning must be attached to a solid structural support. DO NOT attach awning to sheathing, siding, flashing, or any other non-structural surface. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet D - Page 21 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 1/8” drill bit. NOTE: Awning must be attached to a solid structural support. DO NOT attach awning to sheathing, siding, flashing, or any other non- structural surface. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet D - Page 22 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 23: Kicker Brace

    1/8” drill bit. NOTE: Awning must be attached to a solid structural support. DO NOT attach awning to sheathing, siding, flashing, or any other non-structural surface. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet E - Page 23 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 24: Extended Ends

    (2) #8 x 3/4” screws (AA), as done in Steps 4-5 of the standard instructions. Attach the 1” tab to the overhang using appropriate lag screw or anchor. Repeat steps for all extension louvers. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet F - Page 24 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: Flat Ends

    (H) and working down. Repeat steps G1 and G2 to complete the left end louver assembly. Continue with Step 6 of the standard instructions. Americana Building Products Optional Sheet G - Page 25 Aluma-Vent Installation Guide...