Awntech DESTIN - Manual (Page 14)

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APPLICATION F
INSTALLING WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS:
• 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.
• You must have access to the back side of the block. (It cannot be a finished surface).
• Purchase one piece of 2x6 lumber the length of your awning. You will also need (2) 5/16”x
24” all-thread, (4) 5/16” washers and (2) 5/16” nuts for each bracket. You will need a drill a
12” long 5/16” masonry bit and a 5/16” wood bit.
• There should be one bracket within one feet of each end or close to the lateral arms and
then distribute 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 with the masonry bit into the block in the marked locations. Drill all the way
through.
• Use the holes as a template to drill holes through the 2x6 that will be mounted on the back
side. Insert the all-thread, install the washers and nuts and secure them with a ratchet.
• Repeat the process for the remaining brackets.