LUXURY SERIES Retractable Awning Owner’s Manual For your safety and the safety of others, please read all of the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before proceeding with an installation and usage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package contents and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tool requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Awning terminology and location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS In order to avoid accidental injury or damage, DO NOT remove arm safety restraints until instructed. The awning arms contain tensioned cables. Always use caution, securely tie the awnings arms to the awning when performing installation, adjustments, or repairs. Sudden movement of tension arms can result in serious personal injury, product and/or property damage. Fig.1 CAUTION Fig.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS Usage • Only use Advaning recommended accessories and original replacement parts. • Only perform installation/maintenance/cleaning in dry and optimal weather conditions. • Do not place any heat source or open flame under or near the awning. • Do not place, hang, or stand objects or persons on the awning itself. Doing so can damage the awning or cause severe personal injury and in extreme cases death.
PACKAGE CONTENTS AND PARTS Before attempting your install, please ensure that the package contains all parts and qty’s as listed for your awning size. *Motorized models Include: • 16ft power cord Assembled Awning Qty: 1 Hand Crank Qty: 1 (63 Inches Length) • Motor Regulator • Remote Control Kit -Remote with cover screw -Battery -Wall Cradle -Wall Mount with screws Remote Control Kit* Qty: 1 Motor Regulator* Qty: 1 Fig.
TOOL REQUIREMENTS 1 2 3 4 Minimum 2 people to install 5 6 7 REQUIRED TOOLS 1 Marker / pencil 2 Measuring tape 3 Electronic Stud finder 4 Chalk line / laser level 5 Level 6 3/8” socket wrench 7 * Wood Drill Bit 8 1/2” Masonry Drill Bit Power Drill / Hammer 9 Drill (Masonry) 10 Ladders (2) 8 10 *Dependent on wood species: 1/4” ~ 9/32” drill bit. Fig.
AWNING TERMINOLOGY AND LOCATION 12 2 3 1 11 5 13 4 14 11 10 6 7 10 8 Fig.
INSTALLATION BRACKET PLACEMENT REFERENCE CHART Use the illustrations below for optimal bracket placement. A Left awning shoulder B Right awning shoulder IMPORTANT ALL BRACKETS MUST BE MOUNTED DIRECTLY ONTO WALL STUDS OR OTHER MAJOR STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS. FOR OPTIMAL BALANCE OF THE AWNING WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, PLEASE ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW THE BRACKET PLACEMENT AS ILLUSTRATED.
INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE Roof, eave or overhang B Minimum 1 inch Locate a position that is A B C C 10 inches clear space Recommended: 8 to 10 ft. above the ground/floor, deck etc. A Recommended 8~10 feet* Recommended (for wall mounts only): Minimum of 1 inch clearance below the roof/eave/overhang etc. Critical: Minimum of 10 inches clear vertical run length (no obstructions) – depending on awning size.
INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE (ROOF MOUNT) A Install within 12” of eave edge Straight/Level Roof Line Locate a placement on roof that is: A B C B Install directly over eaves section of roof only. Straight/Level Roof Line Parrallel to Level Ground. Clear of Any Obstructions for a Minnimum of 12 inches. Has a Continues Line of Roof Rafters. Ensure the spacing allows for the run length of your awning. Fig.
INSTALLATION WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION 1 General stud framing installation 1 Measure and mark where the top of your awning bracket will be placed. 2 Use a level and chalk line or laser level to mark your bracket guide line. 3 Locate and mark the center of the wall studs along this line using a st ud finder. *Follow your specific stud finders manufacturer’s instructions to properly locate studs. 4 5 Recommended, 1 inch.
INSTALLATION 6 Use a level to make sure the bracket is straight and mark the center of the mounting holes. 7 Drill mounting holes. 8 Place bracket over predrilled holes and use a level to ensure the bracket is leveled and square to line. 9 Level 6 pilot Ma Due to a variety of siding finishes/materials, Advaning recommends contacting the siding manufacture for necessary requirements before using shims, cutting or drilling into your siding. l nci pe r/ rke 3.
INSTALLATION Masonry Installation General (solid) installation masonry Masonry Installation detailed photos and tips available via www.advaning.com CAUTION: Brackets must be installed directly onto solid brick or concrete. Avoid severe personal injury & property damage - Never install brackets to grout, mortar or hollow masonry substrates Fig 21 1 Follow instructions for standard installation step 1 and 2 (page 7).
INSTALLATION 5 6 Drill mounting pilot holes. Insert an expansion bolt set into each of the drilled bracket holes. 7 Leave the hex bolt head outside of the hole. 8 Using a socket wrench tighten the hex bolt, this will cause the anchor/ wedge to expand and lock the sleeve in place. 9 10 5 4 1/8” Solid Masonry Wall Fig 25 Unscrew and remove the hex bolt. Ensuring the sleeve and anchor/ wedge are locked within the wall.
INSTALLATION 11 12 Re-insert the hex bolt with washer through bracket and into the fixed sleeve. 12 Tighten 11 Hex bolt Tighten the hex bolts to secure wall bracket to surface. Wall Wall Bracket Bracket Fig 31 Fig 30 Masonry Installation detailed photos and tips available via www.advaning.
INSTALLATION 4 6 Place bracket over the pre-drilled holes and use a level to ensure the backet is square to line. Bracket cil en r/p Use a lag screw and washer to secure the bracket to your soffit/ceiling, repeat for each bracket. ke 7 5 4 ar Drill mounting holes. Level M 5 3.5” Place the soffit/ceiling mount side of bracket in place, use a level to ensure bracket is straight and mark the center of the mounting holes.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING AWNING ONTO BRACKETS 1 Fig 38 Nut 1 2 3 4 Remove the retaining bolts from each bracket. Washer Lift and slide the awning to brackets and slide the torsion bar into the bracket fork. Retaining bolt 2 Insert the retaining bolt and washer into the bracket fork holes and secure with nut. Fig 39 Torsion bar Securely tighten the bolts with a socket wrench.
INSTALLATION ELECTRIC AWNINGS Fig 42 Power cord connection 1 Note: Never modify the cord or plug. Plug into a GFI rated outdoor socket. 2 Use a drip loop to avoid water collecting on electrical socket. 1 2 PREPARE REMOTE CONTROL Your remote control will come with a CR2430 Battery. Genlty pull the plastic tab so that your battery makes connection. Note: Additional remote information in Maintenance Section, Page 16 1 2 Ensure the batteries (+) symbol faces outward.
OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION – MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY 1 2 Use the remote control to deploy (open) the awning fully then use the remote control to retract (close) the awning completely. Fig 45 1 Use the remote control’s stop button (center) to stop the awning at a desired extension. Note: Additional remote information in Maintenance Section, Page 16 2 Remote control FABRIC ROLLING DIRECTION Always ensure the fabric is rolled over the fabric roller tube.
OPERATION ADJUST AWNING PITCH Note: If pitch is adjusted upwards above the factory setting of 15 degrees, we recommend lowering the pitch down to properly close the awning. 1 Open the awning about 1/3 extension or 2ft out. 2 With the aid of a helper supporting the front bar of the awning, hook the hand crank through one of the Easy Pitch™ loops. 3 Turn the hand crank to adjust the awnings pitch up or down. 4 Repeat the adjustment to all Easy Pitch™ loops.
MAINTENANCE PREPARING YOUR AWNING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER Always retract and your awning closed whenever inclement weather is in the forecast to prevent damage from accumulated water, snow or from strong gusts of winds. For more detailed information regarding wind, please view our wind guide via www.advaning.com GENERAL CARE A. Keep the awning fully close when not in use and at night to help maintain fabric appearance and avoid any weather related damage. B.
WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVANING 5-YEAR LIMITED MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY FOR LUXURY SERIES RETRACTABLE AWNINGS Advaning’s warranty provides coverage for all of its original Advaning Luxury Series awnings that are sold and installed within the United States of America and Canada to be free of defects of materials and workmanship. This warranty only applies to the original owner/purchaser of the product and is only effective on a basis of sixty (60) months or five (5) years from the date of purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE GIVEN, ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR WARRANTY CREATED BY LAW IS DISCLAIMED. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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