CLASSIC SERIES Retractable Awning Owner’s Manual For safety reasons, please read the instructions and warnings in this manual carefully before installing the awning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package contents and parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tool requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY • DO NOT remove the safety restraints from the awning’s lateral arms until instructed to do so. The arms contain tensioned springs and may release very quickly. Always ensure no persons or objects are directly in arm projection path at all times. Failure to do so could result in property damage and severe personal injury. • Pay close attention during installation to ensure that the Advaning awning is installed properly.
PACKAGE CONTENTS AND PARTS Before installation, make certain that the package contains all parts as listed on this page. Awning unit Qty: 1 *Motorized models (with 16ft power cord) only. Advaning awnings allow users to set a customized stop with the Motor Regulator. Please contact Advaning Service Team for instructions.
TOOL REQUIREMENTS 3 1 Minimum 2 people to install 4 2 5 SUGGESTED TOOLS 10 6 1 Marker / pencil 2 Measuring tape 3 Electronic Stud finder 4 Chalk line / laser level 5 Level 6 3/8” socket wrench 7 Drill bit 8 Masonry drill bit 9 Drill with bits 10 Ladders (2) 9 7 8 Fig.4 PRODUCT FEATURES 12 2 3 1 5 13 4 11 14 11 10 6 7 1 Fig.
INSTALLATION Not every installation is identical, and most studs/structural supports will not always align. BRACKET PLACEMENT REFERENCE CHART Please use the charts for bracket location reference. A Left awning shoulder B Right awning shoulder For optimal balance of awning weight distribution, please follow the bracket placement illustration below. ALL brackets must be mounted onto wall studs or other major structural supports. B A 8 ~ 10 feet awning B A 12-16 feet awning B A 18 feet awning Fig.
INSTALLATION DETERMINE WHERE TO INSTALL YOUR AWNING Roof, eave or overhang B Minimum 1 inch C Minimum 12 inch clear space Locate a position that is A A Recommended 8~10 feet above the ground/floor/deck. B Minimum 1 inch clearance below the roof/ eave/overhang. C With at least 12 vertical inch of clear space. Recommended 8~10 feet* D Minimum 8 feet Ground, floor or deck Fig 7 *Personal height requirements may require an alternate install height to 10 feet.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING WALL BRACKETS 1 Minimum 1 inch Standard stud installation 1 2 Measure and mark where the top of your awning bracket will be placed. 2 Use a regular level and chalk line or a laser level, mark a straight level line. 3 Locate and mark the center of the wall studs along this line using a stud finder. *Please follow the directions of your stud finder as instructed by the manufacturer.
INSTALLATION 8 9 Place brackets over the appropriate holes and use a level to make sure the bracket is leveled and square to the line. Use a washer and lag screw to secure all the brackets until snugged against the surface. Level 9 8 washer Lag screw Bracket Fig 13 Wall Fig 14 NOTE: For proper installation of brackets on uneven surfaces or siding, use shims or spacers to level the bracket.
INSTALLATION 1 Follow instructions for standard installation step 1 and 2 (page 7). 2 Use the recommended bracket location chart (page 5) to find bracket location for your awning model along the line. 3 Align the top of the bracket to the chalk line and use a level to make sure the bracket is straight. 4 Mark the center of the bracket mounting holes. 5 2 Bracket locations base on your awning model Fig 17 3 4 Ma Drill mounting holes using a masonry drill bit.
INSTALLATION Insert an expansion bolt set into each of the drilled bracket holes. 6 7 Leave the hex bolt head outside of the hole. 8 Tighten the hex bolt head. 6 8 Expansion bolt set 7 Socket wrench Leave hex bolt head outside Wall Fig 21 Fig 22 CAUTION: Do not over tighten. 10 11 12 10 Hex bolt Place the wall bracket over the holes and use a level to make sure the bracket is straight. Re-insert the hex bolts into the holes through the wall bracket.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING CEILING BRACKETS 1 2 Roof, eave or overhang 1 Locate a main structural support (ex: stud/truss), straight flat and leveled edge of your roof, eave or overhang that is clear and free of obstructions. 2 Minimum 10 inch clear space Chalkliner Fig 27 Using a chalk line or laser level, mark a line that runs the entire length of your awning. Roof, eave or overhang NOTE: The awning will stand 10” off of this line.
INSTALLATION 6 Place brackets over the appropriate holes. 7 Using a washer and a lag screw, secure the brackets to the surface until snug. 6 INSTALLING AWNING ONTO BRACKETS 2 3 4 7 Bracket Fig 31 1 Washer Lag screw Bracket Fig 32 1 Nut Remove the bolts on the front of the wall brackets. Washer Retaining bolt Slide torsion bar into the square section of the bracket. 2 Place retaining bolt into the bracket and use the nut and washer to secure bolt into place.
INSTALLATION READY YOUR AWNING WARNING: DO NOT plug in the power cord until the following steps have been completed. Before removing the safety restraints, make sure that no persons or objects are directly in arm projection path. The arms contain tensioned springs and may release very quickly. Failure to do so could result in property damage, severe personal injury. 1 Position yourself under the awning. 2 Remove the safety restraints from the arms one at a time.
OPERATION MANUAL MODEL 1 Use the hand crank to open the awning fully then close it completely to test for proper operation. 2 Use the hand crank and open the awning to desired extension. 1 2 CLOSE OPEN CAUTION: To keep the fabric taut, alway reserve a small portion of the awning fabric in the roller tube. NOTE: The arms are not designed to be completely straight in the fully extended position.
OPERATION FABRIC ROLLING DIRECTION Side view Fig 42 Fabric Fabric CORRECT ADJUST AWNING PITCH NOTE: To properly retract the awning, the awning’s pitch must be at its original factory setting. 1 Open the awning. 2 With the aid of a helper, support the front bar of the awning while another person adjusts the pitch of the awning using the hand crank and the Easy PitchTM System. 3 Hook the hand crank through one of the Easy PitchTM loops. 4 Turn the hand crank to adjust the awning pitch up and down.
MAINTENANCE PREPARING YOUR AWNING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER Always retract and keep your awning fully closed whenever inclement weather is in the forecast to prevent damage from accumulated water, snow or from strong gusts of wind. It is recommend to protect the awning with a soft cover from excess rain or snow damage. PROTECTING THE FABRIC FROM MILDEW Allow the awning fabric to fully dry before retracting. Doing so will help prevent mildew from growing and prolong the life of the fabric.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS Advaning warrants all Advaning original products, sold and installed within the contiguous 48 states of the United States, to be free of defects of materials and workmanship. This warranty only applies to the original owner or purchaser of the product and is only effective on a basis for twenty-four (24) months or two (2) years from the date of purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 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.
CONTACT INFORMATION Service Questions: service@advaning.com Toll Free (US): 855–574-0158 12282 Knott Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841 www.advaning.com OM_C Series_V04_R10_2021.06.
