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INSTALLATION & OWNER'S MANUAL RESIDENTIAL PATIO AWNING A MANUAL CRANK PATIO AWNING FOR RESIDENTIAL HOMES Residential 052592-001r1 Printed in USA April, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1 Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 2 General Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Required Pre-Installation Preparation ..................................................................................................... 2 Installing an awning rail .......................................................................................................................... 3 Assembling the Awning .......................................................................................................................... 3 Mount the Lower Brackets ...................................................................................................................... 3 Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 4 Installing the Stop Bolt .................................................................................................................... 4 Securing the Fabric ........................................................................................................................ 5 Optional Deck Plates .............................................................................................................................. 5 Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5 To Use ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Opening the Awning ............................................................................................................................... 6 Adjusting the Pitch .................................................................................................................................. 7 Setting the Arms in the Carport Position ................................................................................................. 7 Rain Release Setting .............................................................................................................................. 7 Closing the Awning ................................................................................................................................. 7 Awning Care .................................................................................................................................. 8 Fabric Care ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Mildew ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Pooling ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Arm Care ................................................................................................................................................ 8 Residential Awning Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................... 9 WARNING AWNINGS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SHADE AND PROTECTION FROM THE SUN. THE EFFECTS OF WIND AND RAIN ON AN AWNING ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE AWNING. IF WIND OR EXTENDED PERIODS OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED, ROLL UP THE AWNING. WARNING KEEP ALL SOURCES OF HEAT AND FLAME AWAY FROM THE AWNING CANOPY. FABRIC IS NOT FIRE-PROOF AND CAN BURN IF LEFT IN CONTACT WITH ANY FLAME OR HEAT SOURCE. CAUTION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT IF LEAVING THE AWNING UNATTENDED FOR A LENGTH OF TIME, RETRACT THE AWNING TO AVOID UNEXPECTED CLIMATE CONDITIONS. Safety Notes: The following should always be observed when assembling the awning: Always disconnect power before working on or around electrical lines. Always wear appropriate safety equipment (i.e. goggles). Always use appropriate lifting devices and/or helpers when lifting or holding heavy objects. Do not over tighten fasteners (i.e. screws). Soft materials can be "stripped out" and lose the ability to grip and hold. Carefree of Colorado Installation & Owner's Manual RESIDENTIAL PATIO AWNING PRODUCT OVERVIEW The clean molded lines of Carefree’s Residential Patio Awning are stylized and built with Carefree's attention to quality, value, style and performance. The Carefree Residential Patio Awning is a sure and economical way to provide shade to a deck or patio. The awning design incorporates many positive design features: Simple manual operation. No springs to deal with. No locks required. The manual crank holds the awning securely against billowing during wind. When the awning is extended, the arms can be left on the wall or rotated down and placed in the carport position (vertical). The pitch can be set to provide the best shade and rain runoff. Installation is simple. The fabric is attached using a standard awning rail. Each arm is attached at the top and secured in a spring loaded bracket at the bottom. COMPONENT CHECKLIST The following parts are included in the awning package. ITEM D ESCRIPTION QTY 1 Awning Rail 1 2 Roller Tube Assy w/ Fabric 1 3 Arm Assy, Idler 1 1 4 Arm Assy, Crank 1 2 5 Bottom Bracket 6 Lag Screw 1/4 x 3 4 7 Lag Screw 1/4 x 2 4 5 8 Socket Head Screw 5/16 x 1/2 2 3 9 Nut w/ Serrated Washer 5/16-24 2 10 Screw, Truss Head #10 x 5/8 6 11 Screw, Hex Head #8 x 1 50 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 Screw, Hex Washer Head #6 x 3/8 2 4 13 Bumpers (set of two) 1 14 Crank Handle Assy 1 14 RA002 Notes: 1. Awning configuration is specified at time of order, including awning length, fabric, color etc. Check awning assembly against original purchase order. 2. Arm assemblies are complete and include upper mounting bracket. 052592-001r1 1 Carefree of Colorado Installation & Owner's Manual RESIDENTIAL PATIO AWNING INSTALLATION GENERAL LAYOUT Awning Width 5" 5" Fabric Width 2" min. 5.5" Awning Rail Upper Mounting Bracket Awning 1 1/4" W x 3 1/2" H 3" Rail 90o (typ.) Manual Crank 6" minimum (Door to Awning Rail Clearance) 68"-81" 2.25" Arm Latch Lever 1" x 4" Mounting Board (if required) Bottom Mounting Bracket Bottom Bracket Centerline 3 1/2" W x 2 1/2" H RA001 Figure 1. General Layout. REQUIRED PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION Prior to installing the awning inspect the mounting area and prepare the mounting surface if required. 1. Inspect the mounting area for obstructions to avoid (i.e. lights, exhaust vent etc.). If necessary, adjust the awning position so that the awning will not interfere with equipment or protrusions. 2. Layout the location of the awning. It is recommended that the awning be mounted as high as possible for best use of the variable pitch and to provide head clearance when the awning is extended. The awning rail must be mounted a minimum of 2" below the overhang and 6" above the door/windows The arms and lower mounting bracket requires a minimum flat area measured down from the centerline of the awning rail. Minimum area per arm = 81" x 3 1/2". 3. Examine the mounting surface material. If the surface is solid wood (3/4" thick or more), the awning may be mounted directly onto the surface. Go to page 2. This does not include cedar shake siding. If the surface has siding mounted on solid wood (plywood) that is attached to the structural frame and the siding is thin enough that the mounting screws can go through the brackets and wall covering and into the wood, the awning can be mounted directly onto the surface. Go to page 2. For soft materials such as stucco, fiberboard siding, siding mounted on styrofoam etc., mount a 1 x 4 board for the awning rail position. Attach the board to the structural frame (studs). Boards and screws are installer furnished. For brick and concrete, mount a 1 x 4 board on the mounting surface for the awning rail. 1 x 4 boards mounted for the awning rail, should extend 3" outside the width of the awning. (width of awning + 6"). Mounting boards for the lower bracket should extend between structural studs. NOTE: 1 x 4 boards and attaching hardware are not included with awning. 2 052592-001r1 Carefree of Colorado Installation & Owner's Manual RESIDENTIAL PATIO AWNING INSTALLING AN AWNING RAIL 1. Mark the position of the awning rail with a chalk line. The awning rail must Spread open be level. the end of the awning rail 2. Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape. 3. Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with the #8 x 1" screws. 4. Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail on the installation side. 5. File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail. This will help protect T0012a the awning fabric from damage