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12: Do I have to take down my awning and store it over the winter? No. Just close the awning and leave it up
all year long. Our fabric has been designed to withstand the elements year round. You may also purchase
additional accessories such as a hood (stops birds from nesting on your awning), weather cover (for winter
storage), wind support legs and screen room for your awning by calling 800-200-5997 or visiting us online at
www.awntech.com .
13: Is the awning fabric easy to clean? Yes. Just follow the guidelines listed in our cleaning chart above if you
want to clean the awning cover while it is attached to the awning frame. Awning covers can also be removed
and cleaned. Please call us at 800-200-5997 for step by step instructions on this process.
14: Will this awning help keep the inside of my home cooler? Yes it will keep your deck or patio up to 20
degrees cooler and block harmful UV rays that fade furniture and discolor carpets and flooring. By placing an
awning on the western side of your home, you may save energy during the summer months. By keeping the
awning retracted during winter months, you allow the sun to warm your home and save on heating costs.
15: What is the frame and cover made of?
FRAME: Powder coated structural steel & anodized structural aluminum frame.
PARTS, CONNECTORS & HARDWARE: Structural aluminum powder coated in white and Stainless steel
hardware.
COVER MATERIALS: 5-Year Warranty. Fabric weight, 290 grams/sq. meter, 600 Denier X 600 Denier,
100% Solution Dyed Acrylic or Acrylic. Full dye sublimation (both sides of fabric) with UV and
polyurethane coatings. Life expectancy is 5 years.
16: What tools, materials and hardware are required to install your awning?: There are many different places to
install your awning on a house. There are also many different surfaces you may need to install it on. Each of
these situations is detailed on Installation Sheets located on the Owner’s Manual. Please refer to the sheet that
best fits your situation for a full list.
17: How many installers are needed ? 8-10 ft. (1 installer), 12-24 ft. (2 installers)
18: What is the life expectancy of my awning?
Your Awntech retractable awning has a 5-year limited warranty but with proper care and maintenance it can
last longer.
RISKS, WARNINGS, WARRANTY
Please handle with care when you open the package and during assembly and installation. The frame parts are
made of metal and some parts may have sharp corners. Please keep children away during assembly and
installation of awnings. Warn children about the risks of damage to the awning in rough weather conditions and
excessive handling so they do not randomly extend and retract the awning.
CAUTION: Improper installation of mounting brackets may cause awning damage or personal injury. The
bracket bolts must be secured to a structural stud. The brackets should be secured with lag screws as close to
the center of the stud as possible. When fully extended the weight of the awning exerts significant torque on
torsion bars. Failure to center bolts in structural studs will cause premature failure and result in awning
collapse and possible injury.
Do not leave the awning extended during extreme weather conditions such as high wind, rain, snow and ice.
The extreme weather conditions may cause the arms to break and can cause personal or damage to the
property. Awntech does not take any responsibility for any weather related or improper handling of the
awnings.
Never attempt to repair or disassemble the lateral extension arms. The lateral arms that support your awning
are manufactured with structural grade stainless steel cables and high tension arm springs located inside the
arms. Serious bodily injury or property damage can occur if attempting to install without restraining. If you
have questions about this, please contact us at 800-200-5997.