Awntech California - Manual (Page 3)

APPLICATION B
INSTALLING WALL MOUNTING BRACKETS TO
ALUMINUM, VINYL, HARDBOARD OR LAP SIDING
• 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.
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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.
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Using the bracket as a template, mark the holes. Place the bottom of the bracket on the chalk line
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For aluminum or vinyl: Mark a 5-1/2”x5-1/2” square (centered on the stud left to right and on the bracket
vertically) where the bracket will be placed. Cut the siding with a sharp utility knife.
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For all other siding: Mark a 5-1/2”x5-1/2” square (centered on the stud left to right and on the bracket vertically)
where the bracket will be placed. Cut the siding with a circular saw set at the depth of the siding. Corners may
need trimmed with a hammer and a sharp chisel.
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Make the appropriate number of 5-1/2”x5-1/2” wood blocks made from a piece of 2x6 lumber.
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Using the brackets as a template (the top of the bracket has a ridge on it), drill (2) 5/16” holes in the blocks. Sand
the corners and paint the blocks to match your exterior paint color.
• Drill a pilot hole into the stud with a 3/16” wood/metal bit.
• Using a ratchet, install (2) 5/16”x4-1/2” lag screws (9/16” socket) and (2) 5/16” washers to secure the bracket to
the stud behind the block.
• Seal around each block with clear paint-able silicone caulking.
• Repeat the process for the remaining brackets.
BRACKET BLOCK