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Brasilia Slim Awning
User and Installation Manual
May 2022

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  • Page 1 Brasilia Slim Awning User and Installation Manual May 2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.2. Using the blocking stoppers 7.E.Removing the awning from the 5.3. Testing your installation bracket 5.4. Operating your awning 8. Troubleshooting guide 5.5 The remote control and it9s support 5.6 Last details Contact us Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 3: Read Me

    All houses are different and the installation plates supplied with the awning might not be suited for your situation/installation. WHEN IN DOUBT, consult a certified contractor. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 4: Getting Ready

    1.2.3 inclusively. This will help you to determine the type of required installation. NOTE : If you have two (2) Brasilia Slims side by side or if the awning is close to an inside corner, note that you will need at least three inches (399) to install the decorative end caps on the motor side and two inches (299) on the other side.
  • Page 5 The motor9s amperage requirement is less than two amps (2A). Required width The installation plates on a ten to fifteen feet (109-159) wide Brasilia Slim are installed at the two (2) extremeties of the awning and the weight is not supported by any other parts of the awning then the plates.
  • Page 6 If your eaves are cantilevered in both (2) directions, the corner of the eaves are not strong enough to support an awning. In this specific case, your awning can never be wider than your wall even if eaves wider than wall. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 7: Unpacking Your Awning

    1.1 Tools and help you will need. WARNING! The Brasilia Slim arms are spring loaded and could open without warning. They were closed at the factory, but if damaged during transportation or manipulation, they could abruptly open while being unwrapped and cause severe injury and material damage.
  • Page 8 (supplied on request, in exchange screw, 4 washers and 4 caps) ÷ 14 lag bolts and washers for the large brackets) ÷ 14 masonry bolts washers ÷ 2 plastic end caps ÷ 1 remote control motorized) 169 + Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 9: Wall Installation On Siding Walls Made Of Wood, Vinyl Or Aluminum

    WARNING! The small plates should only be used in solid concrete or solid wood (i.e beams). If you use the small plates on wood, vinyl or aluminum siding due to a lack of space, Multiple Awnings inc. cannot guarantee the solidity of the installation. 2.1. Where to install...
  • Page 10 2. Then, mark two (2) horizontal lines with five and a half inches (5 ½99) space between. You will get the awning mounting area showing a rectangle sizes of the width of the awning by five and a half inches (5 ½99) high. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 11 Even a moderate wind exerts great force on the awning and the installation plates. This is why it is important that all plates be anchored properly and securely. Proper location will also make it easier to insert the pre-assembled awning into the mouting supports Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 12 OR on each side of the mounting supports if the installation plates extends beyond awning. Never install all the screws in the middle of the awning between mounting supports, as this position will weaken your installation. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 13 (wood etc.). That piece of wood needs to be well attached and will serve to support the shim or the plate. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 14: Shims And Solidity

    NOTE : It is mandatory to put caulking around the shims or shims to prevent corrosion and water infiltration. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 15 3. Use the included washers between the heads of the bolts and the installation plates. 4. While tightening the bolts, keep the plates to level. Do not over tighten the bolts as this could split the wooden structure or weaken the bolt retaining force. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 16 If installing on a brick wall, four (4) bolts are required to safely install the central support. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 17 WARNING! You must securely anchor all the screws to the studs. Some homes may require longer lag screws. WHEN IN DOUBT, consult a certified contractor. Failure to do so could result in collapse of the awning and cause personal injury as well as material damage. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 18: Installation On Masonry

    NOTE : If the small plates are wider than the awning, you will not be able to install the blocking stoppers, see section 5.2 <Using the blocking stoppers=. ÷ You will need to install shims if the brick surface is uneven. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 19: Where To Install

    The bolts are not adapted for hollow construction surfaces such as hollow concrete blocks. WHEN IN DOUBT, consult a certified contractor. Do not use included masonry hardware for stucco walls. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 20 On other types of walls, make sure that at least bolts secured into the centre of a stud. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 21: Installation Of The Brackets

    Awnings that are sixteen feet (169) and over require additional support from the central support to prevent torsion of the casing under the weight of the arms. Four (4) bolts are required to safely install the central support. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 22 (2) holes which are one on top of the other. Mark the two (2) locations of the bolts that will hold the supports and drill as instructed for the brackets. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 23: Installation Under Soffit Or Eaves

    You must now locate the rafters in the area in which each installation plate must be installed. To find the rafters, use a stud finder. It is probable you might have to remove part of the decorative cover underneath the soffit. Mark the centre of each rafter, on Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 24: Shims And Solidity

    (2= X 6=) beam for the entire length of the awning, or a combination of shims and beam. Make sure all your shims are very solid. The greater the distance, the higher risk the shims will move if narrow. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 25: Installation Of The Brackets

    WHEN IN DOUBT, consult a certified contractor. Failure to do so could result in collapse of the awning and cause personal injury as well as material damage. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 26 WHEN IN DOUBT, consult a certidied contractor. Failure to do so could result in collapse of the awning and cause personal injury as well as material damage. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 27: Installing The Awning

    (2) blocking stoppers supplied. 2. The blocking stoppers slide into the bottom double lip of the installation plate. 3. The holes in the blocking stoppers must align to the holes in the mouting supports. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 28: Testing Your Installation

    Simply unplug awning, insert the crank into the crank loop and turn. If you use the hand crank, it is possible that you will have to adjust the limits of your awning again, see appendix 7.C. <Adjusting the limits of your awning=. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 29: The Remote Control And It9S Support

    Otherwise, you risk damaging your caps, see appendix 7.A. Tilt slope adjustment. 1. You should have two (2) endcaps in your harware box, you will need to remove the pre-cut tab on the motor or crank side. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 30 3. Press the < = (stop) button again until the motor performs four (4) movements. Release the button. 4. Press the < ½ = button until the motor performs two (2) movement. Release the button. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 31 If the fabric is rolling from the bottom of the roller bar, continue unrolling the fabric until it rolls over the top of the roller bar. Then roll up the fabric until both lateral arms 8lock9 and the fabric becomes tight. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 32: Safety And Advice

    7. WARNING! Never use a barbecue grill, any type of patio heater or fireplace under your awning. Doing so could result in the fabric burning or melting and could possibly catch fire; this would result in personal injuries as well as material damage. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 33: Acrylic Fabric Maintenance

    6.1. Acrylic fabric maintenance Multiple Awnings woven acrylic fabrics are made of 100 % solution-dyed fibers and have a special finish, which delays the formation and the accumulation of dirt. To preserve the fabric, you must respect the following cleaning instructions: ÷...
  • Page 34 Remove the old batteries and put in place the new ones while making sure to respect the polarity. Re-install the battery cover and snap it back in place. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    7.A.1 RAISING THE FRONT BAR Refer to the figure above: 1. Fully open the awning using your hand crank or remote control. If motorized, unplug the power cord from the outlet after opening the awning. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 36 11. Re-tighten the two (2) side 89position99 screws an reinstall the end caps. 12. If you have purchased a motorized awning plug the power cord into the AC (GFI) outlet and enjoy your new awning! Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 37 8. If the front bar is still not low enough continue turning the pitch adjustment screw counterclockwise. 9. Once you have set the arm at the desired height, adjust the other arm the same way. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 38: Putting The Motor In

    3. Unplug the motor and wait at least two (2) seconds. 4. Plug the motor back in, and turn the hand crank at least 6 complete turns, as fast as possible. 5. Press the < < (stop) button on the remote control. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 39: Erasing The Motor9S Memory

    WARNING! Each time AC power is fed to the motor, it must have at least one (1) transmitter (remote control or windsensor) as well as its limits in memory. Otherwise, it will do two (2) brief movement, which means it is still in programming mode. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 40 In the meantime, the motor will jog, indicating that it is still in programming mode. In order for the motor to perform the desired commands, you will need to hold the buttons down. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 41 By programming the limits in this way, the two (2) limits are regularly updated by the automatic update function. When the motor is started, if at least one (1) transmitter is memorized and the limits are programmed, the motor will make two (2) short movements. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 42: Using The Emergency Override

    This situation is resolved by an automatic realignment manoeuvre; one (1) of these two (2) commands may be sent to the motor, to which it responds differently. 1. The closing command raises the awning until it reaches the upper position (close). Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 43: Wind Sensor

    NOTE: Multiple Awnings inc. does not assume any liability for personal injuries nor material damages caused by atmospheric events like high winds, water snow or ice accumulations undetected by the device9s sensors.

  • Page 44: Calibrating The Sensor

    2. On the new wind sensor, press the 89P99 button (or the white button) for ten (10) seconds, then release. 3. On an already memorized remote control, press the < = (stop) button three (3) times, slowly. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 45 3. Based on the result (too sensitive/not sensitive enough), you must modify the factory base settings on the threshold dial selector. 4. Lastly, repeat the test conducted in point #2. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 46: Timeout After A Wind Alarm

    (about once every thirty (30) minutes until the batteries are flat) and will close the awning. Then the sensor will no longer function correctly until the batteries are changed. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 47 ÷ Once this is done, remove the blocking stoppers, you awning is now ready to be removed from the installation plates. WARNING! The arms of the Brasilia Slim are equipped with a strong spring in the elbow and will tend to force open. The motor keeps them closed, but in case of damage during transportation or manipulation, they could open without warning and cause injuries and material damage.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide

    The fabric of my awning makes small wrinkles, all in the same direction. Solution #1 This means that the awning9s fabric is off centre. You have to make sure it is equally positioned and Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 49 Pull the fabric towards the side to which the awning stayed partially opened when the awning is fully closed. Position the fabric on the roller equally as on the front bar. Close the awning and test it. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 50 Yes! Although the performance of your fabric is not altered in any way, it is possible for you to attenuate these deformations. However, in some cases it might be difficult to make them completely disappear. Time will be Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 51 If the awning closes, this means it is programmed properly. Continue with calibration, section 7.D.3 <Calibrating thr sensor=. If the awning does not close, see section 7.D.2 <Pair the windsensor with the motor= . Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 52 Solution #3 When the wind sensor triggers the awning to close, the awning will refuse to open for at least ten (10) minutes. After this delay has expired, the awning will be operational again. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 53 Solution #3 When the wind sensor triggers the awning to close, the awning will refuse to open for at least ten (10) minutes. After this delay, the awning will be operational again. Problem #6 The fabric rubs on the lower edge of the casing. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...
  • Page 54 Can other remotes interfere with my awning? Solution No, each remote control has to be 89added99 to a specific awning. Other remotes like the one for your garage door cannot communicate with your awning. Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

  • Page 55: Contact Us

    You will need your handcrank. Contact us: Multiple Awnings Inc 1505A rue de l9Industrie Beloeil, Qc, Canada J3G 0S5 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 Brasilia Slim EN May 2022 v6...

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