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Summary of Contents for DIY Retractable Awnings SunCover 4000
- Page 1 RETRACTABLE AWNING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES SunCover 4000/5000 models...
- Page 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY AND COMPLETELY! AN AWNING INSTALLATION IS A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUIRING STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. IF AFTER READING THE INSTRUCTIONS, YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR DO NOT POSSESS A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF THE TECHNIQUE AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED TO SAFELY INSTALL AND OPERATE YOUR AWNING, DO NOT PROCEED.
- Page 3 RETRACTABLE AWNING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES SunCover 4000/5000 Models BEFORE YOU BEGIN – Please read completely Thank you for your purchase. By carefully reading these instructions you will reduce your installation time while providing a safe, worry-free addition to your home. Contained within these instructions are the basic installation guidelines for a typical mounting surface.
- Page 4 Determine Your Mounting Application: Wall, Soffit or Roof Mount application based on mounting height requirements. Please review, “Site Preparation” BEFORE making your final decision. Once the decision is made, you can move forward with determining the correct length lag screws. WALL MOUNT SOFFIT MOUNT ROOF MOUNT...
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Page 5: Product Handling
These are the minimum mounting heights, as measured straight up from your deck or patio surface. Awning Projection Minimum Height 8’2” 8’2” 10’0” 9’0” 11’6” 9’6” Once your location and mounting style has been determined, review the area, con- firming that you have a clear span for the entire width of the awning with no light fix- tures, downspouts, doors that open out (onto the deck or patio) or any other obstructions. -
Page 6: Wall Mounting
can go. Make sure you are taking the measurements assuming the torsion bar is facing the house, the arms are underneath the awning and the front bar of the awning is facing away from the house. Once you figure out where you can put brackets on the wall -match them up with where you can put them on the awning. - Page 7 Once your fastening system has been determined and all of your measurements are indicated on the wall as described earlier, hold up your first bracket, mark the wall, and drill into the brick or masonry with your masonry bit deep enough to fully house the lag shields or anchoring system.
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Page 8: Roof Mounting
ROOF MOUNTING Installing On The Roof (flat shingle style only – NOT tile or slate): On the roof, move up to the second or third row of shingles (approximately 9” to 12”) from the edge of the roof. Mark the roof with the outer ends of the awning placement. Next carefully flip up the end of the shingles to expose the tail ends of the rafters. - Page 9 Manual Gear Operation: Once your awning is fully installed with all mounting hardware and installation bolts se- cured, you may operate the unit. To extend the awning, place the hook end of your crank handle into the gear loop located at the far end of the awning. Turn the hand crank in a cir- cular motion until the awning is fully extended and the arms “lock”...
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Page 10: Pitch Adjustment
PITCH ADJUSTMENT SunCover 4000 Model: SIDE VIEW To adjust the pitch on the, start by extending your awning to its “out” limit. Please note SunCover 4000 Model that the unit is fully extended BEFORE the arms lock out and the fabric begins to sag. -
Page 11: Installation Troubleshooting
PRODUCT USE – DO’S AND DON’TS Your awning is designed for sun protection and may occasionally be used during light rain when supervised. If using your awning while raining, make sure that the water is not pooling on the fabric. If this occurs, retract the awning. Damage caused by accumulation of water on the cover is not covered by the warranty.
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