Installation Instructions for Retractable Awnings

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1 Installation Instructions for Retractable Awnings Thank you for purchasing a King Canopy Retractable Awning! King Canopy Please read instructions completely prior to attempting installation. Damage to unit during installation is not covered by warranty. After reading, should you feel further assistance is necessary contact your dealer for additional assistance, professional installation or referral to an installation contractor. I. Parts included in this Package The Awning (Completely Assembled) Three small mounting brackets and three large eve/wall brackets Hand Crank 6 3/8 Lag Bolts 6 Expansion bolts & washers to attach brackets to a masonry surface Screws, nuts and washers for securing the awning to the bracket Instruction Manual Warranty Sheet ** Remote Control sending unit if you purchased electric model along with remote instruction sheet. II. You will need the following tools and an able assistant: Drill 1/2 masonry bit (for drilling through stucco, brick or concrete or- ¼ wood bit for pilot hole for 3/8" lag screws placed in studs Ladder Stud Finder Ratchet with a 9/16" socket & ½ socket or open wrenches Level (a 3 or 4 would be best) or string level 10 to 12 Tape Measure Allen Wrench, 3/8" Roll of duct or masking tape Pencil or Marker Phillip s Head Screwdriver You may need additional hardware and materials (not supplied) in certain unique installations. Example: Lack of sufficient space or roof mount. Contact your dealer for advice/additional hardware.

2 III. Mounting of Wall Brackets and Determining Height of Brackets - This is the most critical step in the installation process. Decide on the type of bracket which best fits your installation (2 types are included See picture). Either can be used for standard wall mount. Larger multi-purpose bracket may require more clearance and is designed primarily for eve mount, but can be used as a wall mount. Determine the headroom your awning will require. This refers to the height of the front bar when awning is fully extended and is recommended at approximately 7 feet. This allows for walking under front bar without head injury. The front bar height of your awning will determine the location of the rear mounting brackets and the awning torsion bar. (The one-inch steel bar running the length of the bottom of the awning). Diagram A (A) 4 (B) 9 (C) 9 Diagram B C 12 D 9 A B

3 The recommended pitch for the awning is between 1 to 2 inches per foot projection. Example, for a 10 ft. projection, your optimum installation height of brackets on center should be between 8 to 9. A minimum of 7 is the lowest mounting height recommended. (Could cause injury due to low height of front bar) Please allow a 4" clearance between the top cover and the overhang, plus 1" additional on either side of cassette cover if you are mounting it under an overhang. NOTE: if doors swing out, a minimum of 12 inches clearance is required above door, so awning will clear doors with sufficient pitch. After height is determined, draw a straight and level line with your pencil or marker and level where the awning is to be mounted. Draw a line equal to the length of the awning torsion bar. This will help you determine the height and placement of the mounting brackets. It is IMPORTANT that this line is level and may mean the line might not be parallel with the exterior wall. IV. Awning Bracket Installation: 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 bar. Failure to center bolts in structural studs will cause premature failure and result in awning collapse and possible injury. Step 1: Using your stud finder, locate a stud near the location of the awning end and along the centerline you have drawn (approximately 10" from the end of the awning this distance may vary). Once you have located the stud, drill a series of small holes to determine the outer edges and the center of the stud. These holes can be filled with filler or caulk to conceal them after brackets are installed. Diagram C RECOMMENDED BRACKET LOCATIONS HORIZONTAL LEVELED LINE

4 Repeat the process of locating studs and finding center points at the opposite end of your centering line. Locate the third stud near the center of the centering line. Step 2: Determine which of the two brackets you will be using (either may be used for a wall mount Smaller brackets may be easier to work with in a smaller space. Larger brackets allow for suspension from an overhang such as an eve.) Location and centering bracket bolts on stud is equally as important with this type of installation. (Eve mount). Using a bracket as a template, center it on the centerline at the three stud center locations and mark the center of the bracket holes with a pencil or marker. Drill two pilot holes for each bracket at your marked bracket attaching points. Using the supplied bolts securely attach the three brackets along the centerline. Diagram D Small Bracket Large Universal Bracket *** The use of a Backer Board or Mounting Board may be required for certain types of installation. This 2" x 10"-12" board is slightly longer than the awning and is attached with screws (not included) to the side of the mounting structure. Make sure the awning brackets are then attached directly to this board. It is recommended that the board be painted (allow to dry) prior to installation. The Backer Board is frequently used by custom installers when attaching awnings over aluminum or vinyl siding rather than cutting holes for the brackets. Caution should be taken that sufficient size and number of bolts are used to secure this board to your structure. Make sure it is secured to multiple studs. Should this be used, secure board to centerline you determined in previous steps, then relocate centerline on board as previously done. The location of brackets on the mounting board will not require hitting studs since board was secured to studs. Make sure board is secured tightly. Continue installation steps as outlined for mounting unit in normal wall mount. V. Attaching the Awning to Brackets The awning must be completely closed and secured for installation. Caution: Secure the awning closed by wrapping several layers of masking or duct tape around cassette including the front bar and valance. This will be removed after unit is attached to bracket prior to opening awning. This will prevent the unit from inadvertently opening while being lifted onto brackets. When removing the tape from the awning, take care not to damage the fabric. With the help of an assistant, lift the awning to the brackets on the wall and slip torsion bar into brackets. Make sure the torsion bar is in the very rear of the bracket, and then slide the retaining screws into the brackets. Center the unit as needed then secure the retaining screws with nuts and tighten.

5 If the torsion bar cannot be easily slipped into the brackets, lift slightly on the front bar, while supporting the torsion bar. You may need to loosen brackets slightly to accomplish this fit. CAUTION: Never attempt to repair or disassemble the lateral extension arms. The lateral arms that support your awning are under great tension and can cause injury. The arms are under extreme heavy tension (from arm springs located inside both left and right arms) Serious bodily injury or property damage can occur if attempting to install without restraining. VI. Adjusting Pitch Remember the correct pitch is 1" to 2" per foot of extension. For your 10 extension awning, this would be 10" to 20". This means when the awning is fully extended the front bar will be 10" lower than the mounted awning. Some pitch adjustments may be required, if so to lower only, fully extend the awning. Loosen the Allen screws on one side. Have your assistant hold the front bar at the correct height and retighten all Allen screws. Repeat on opposite side. When raising the awning pitch, you will need to crank the unit in all but about 1 to 2. Loosen all hardware the same as too lower the unit. Slightly lift up on front bar to the desired pitch then retighten Allen screws. Repeat on opposite side. Fully extend awning to evaluate adjustments. Repeat as necessary. Once this adjustment is made future adjustments should not be necessary. CAUTION: Make sure all nuts are tightened. Warning: Before opening or operating the awning, be sure all brackets are mounted securely into wall studs and all screws are properly tightened. Failure to secure brackets could result in awning collapse, serious injury and/or property damage. Awning should always be closed during high or gusting winds, rain, snow and when not in use. This products main purpose is for shading. Important Information: Before attempting to install the awning, it is necessary to read ALL the instructions carefully. Should you have questions, call the dealer from which you purchased the product for assistance. Important Points to Remember to Extend the Life of your Product DO: Clean awning fabric regularly. This will extend the life of the fabric and prevent the formation of mildew. Even a frequent hosing down with a garden hose will help keep your awning looking clean. A mild detergent can be used for stubborn spot removal. DO: Keep your awning retracted in on rainy or snowy days.

6 DO: Retract awning when there is a threat of damaging winds or if left unattended. DO: Extend awning out to dry, as soon as weather permits, if the fabric is rolled up wet. DO: Lubricate the plastic bushing on the roller bar at least once a year. DON T: Allow rain water to pool on your canopy. This extra weight could cause damage to your awning. *** Warning: Rainwater pooling on canopy could result in the collapse of the awning and cause awning or personal injury. DON T: Pull down on front bar or allow children to play with unit. Damage or injury could occur. DON T: Leave your awning extended during heavy rain, snow or high winds. DON T: Leave your awning rolled up for an extended period of time, when wet. Remember: Retractable awnings should be retracted when not in use to prevent damage from winds. Care and Maintenance of your Awning Cleaning the awning regularly will extend the life of the fabric and prevent the formation of mildew. Even a frequent hosing down with a garden hose will help keep your awning looking clean. Note: It is normal for the fabric to form waves or wrinkles at the hemmed edges as the awning rolls up. This is because the fabric layer is doubled along these edges. It is also possible for the fabric to slightly sag as a result of its own weight. This is normal. Protecting your awning from mildew If it is necessary to roll the awning up when wet, be sure to extend it out to dry when the weather permits it. If the fabric is rolled up when wet, the moisture will promote formation of mildew. Protecting the Frame: Your awning contains extruded and die-cast aluminum components. Most exposed aluminum parts are powder-coated for long life. Slight paint chips or dings can be repaired with automotive type touch up paint. Lubrication: Once a year, lubricate the plastic bushing on the roller bar. Dust may accumulate on this part and may cause a minor squeak as the awning opens and closes. Any type of light lubricant will eliminate this type of noise. You may also wish to lubricate the pivot point of the lateral arm elbows.