Awntech DESTIN - Manual (Page 13)

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wedge anchors into the hole. Install a washer on each anchor. Place the bracket so the anchors
come through the mounting holes. Install another washer and fully tighten the nuts.
APPLICATION E
INSTALLING WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO METAL BUILDINGS
• Place a safe ladder on a flat, dry, stable surface at both ends of where the awning will be
installed
• Using a chalk-line and a string level (or a laser level) mark a horizontal parallel with the
exterior wall surface at least 6” from the wall.
• Mark both ends of where the awning will be installed on that line.
• Identify the location of the structural supports. Typically surface screws make them easy
to locate.
• The structural supports are typically vertical, so you will need to mount a piece of 2x6
treated lumbers (4” longer than the awning) onto the surface. The bottom corner of the
lumber should be on the chalk-line. Mount it temporarily with 3” self-tapping sheet metal
screws. Mount another 2x6 (same length) one on the inside of the metal, again with 3”
self-tapping sheet metal screws.
• There should be one bracket within one feet of each end or close to the lateral arms and
then distributes the rest of the bracket(s) evenly spaced across the awning torsion bar.
Use the chalk-line to mark another line on the 2x6 lumber, 1” up from the bottom edge.
Using the bracket as a template, mark the holes. Place the bottom of the bracket on the
chalk line
• Drill holes through the front board with a 5/16” wood/metal bit.
• Using a ratchet, install (2) 5/16”x5” lag screws (9/16” socket) and (2) 5/16” washers to
secure the bracket through the front board and into the back board.
• Repeat the process for the remaining brackets.
• Seal the top of the board where it meets the metal siding with clear paint-able silicone.
BRICK OR STONE
BRACKET
Wall
Stud
LAG BOLT
TUBING
GAP BEHIND
BRICK/STONE