Awntech California - Manual (Page 2)

Parts List
For awnings up to a size of 10’ wide, 2 brackets (part no. 2) are included. From 12’ wide and upwards, there are
three brackets.
1. Wall brackets and anchors
2. Rocker Arm
3. Instruction Manual
The installation should be carried out by professional!
Warning! Incomplete fasteners will weaken the product strength and cause potential danger.
APPLICATION A
INSTALLING WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO
FLAT SIDING, STUCCO, CEMENT OR CULTURED STONE (OF ANY TYPE):
• 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 line at your chosen height above the patio.
• Using a stud finder, mark the center of all the studs along the line where the awning will be installed. Failure to
center bolts in structural studs will cause premature failure and result in awning collapse and possible injury.
• Mark both ends of where the awning will be installed on that line.
• 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. Choose and mark the best studs to install the brackets
on given those requirements.
• Cultured stone surfaces may require a grinder to flatten off the area where the brackets are to be installed
• Using the bracket as a template (the top of the bracket has a ridge on it), mark the holes. Place the bottom of the
bracket on the chalk line. BRACKETS WILL BE THE LOWEST POINT OF THE AWNING.
• For stucco or cultured stone: Use a 5/16” masonry bit to get through the surface. Drill a pilot hole into the stud
beyond it with a 3/16” wood/metal bit. For wood, cement or hardboard surfaces drill a pilot hole into the stud with a
3/16” wood/metal bit. Using a ratchet, install (2) 5/16”x3” lag screws and (2) 5/16” washers to secure the bracket to
the wall.
• For concrete surfaces: Use a 5/16” masonry bit to drill 3” deep holes into the surface. Insert two 5/16”X3” 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.
• For flat siding: The easiest way is to mount a 1" x 5”- 6" treated/painted timber beam (the same length as your
awning width) through the siding into the studs using (2) 5/16”x3” lag screws and (2) 5/16” washers. Then you
mount the awning to the studs through the timber beam. Or mount a 2" x 5”- 6" treated/painted timber beam (the
same length as your awning width) through the siding into the studs.
• Repeat the process for the remaining brackets.
• Seal around each bracket with a clear paint-able silicone caulking.
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