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INSTRUCTION FOR CALIFORNIA MODEL AWNING   

 

 

CAUTION:  Sheet  metal  parts  may  have  sharp  edges  or  burrs.    Use  care  and  wear  appropriate  protective           

clothing and gloves when handling parts. Failure to follow this caution could result in personal injury. 

WARNING 

 

Recommend at least 2 people work together to install the awning. The hardware supplied is intended for concrete 

OR brick wall installation. If you intend to attach the awning to other materials (e.g. wood), other fasteners are 

required accordingly. Please make sure the fasteners for other materials installation must have the same or above 

strength comparing with the provided expansion bolts for concrete surface installation.   
1

Never use the awning during heavy rain, storms or frosty conditions. Please do not extend the awning when wind 

is above Beaufort Scale 5 or 30MPH.   
2

Keep the flammable objects away from the awning.   

3

Do not put any heavy object on the awning while the awning is extending.   

4

Check the awning once every month to make sure all bolts and nuts are not loosened.    Should you find any loose 

bolts, tighten up immediately. Do not use until any repair or replacement is finished, if find any damage parts.   
5

Do not extend or retract the awning when maintenance, such as window or wall cleaning, is being carried out in 

the vicinity.   
6

The arms have high tension cables inside the chambers.    Do not try to repair or adjust the arms.       

7

This awning should be installed at the height 8’ off the deck/ground.   

8.    The awning has 1 year limited warranty for any manufacturing defects.   
9.

 

The installation should be carried out by at least two adults. 

10.

 

Make sure there is enough space for awning extension before installation.   

CARE AND MAINTENANCE 

FRAME 

Cleaning: 

use a mild detergent and warm water on the frames; do not use abrasive materials, cleansers, chemicals, 

bleach or solvents on frames. Rinse with clean water. Dry thoroughly.   

Maintenance: 

Frame finishes may be maintained by applying a quality auto wax after each cleaning. For best 

results, always cover awning when not in use. We recommend plastic cover or you can purchase a winter cover 

by contacting us directly.    Always clean and dry the frame thoroughly before placing it in the storage cover. 

FABRIC

 

Cleaning: 

Wipe up minor spots with a mild soap and a damp cloth. It is sufficient to brush off the dirt on the curtain 

in most cases.   

Maintenance: 

Dry the fabric in the extended position when it is wet as soon as possible.   

PACKAGE 

 

This awing is packed in double corrugated carton box with inner poly bag. The spare parts are packed in separate 

inner box or poly bag inside the master carton. If carton is broken or damaged, identify all parts against the parts list. 

Do not attempt assembly if any parts are missing or damaged.   

STORAGE 

 

This awning should be kept away from fire and inflammable objects and should be stored in a dry place. Dry the 

curtain in the extended position when it is wet. 

Summary of Contents for California

Page 1: ...ers Do not try to repair or adjust the arms 7 This awning should be installed at the height 8 off the deck ground 8 The awning has 1 year limited warranty for any manufacturing defects 9 The installation should be carried out by at least two adults 10 Make sure there is enough space for awning extension before installation CARE AND MAINTENANCE FRAME Cleaning use a mild detergent and warm water on ...

Page 2: ...ws and doors are structural and may be used to secure bracket as well as full length studs 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 ...

Page 3: ... are structural and may be used to secure bracket as well as full length studs Using the bracket as a template mark the holes Place the bottom of the bracket on the chalk line 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 For all other siding Mark a 5 1 2 x...

Page 4: ...p of a capable assistant or two if your awning is more than 12 long lift the awning to the brackets and slip the torsion bar back bar into the brackets Make sure the torsion bar slides all the way to the back of the bracket Then slide the retaining bolts into the brackets Center the unit as needed then tighten the nuts on the retaining bolts If the torsion bar does not easily slip into the bracket...

Page 5: ...r parts found by Awntech Corporation to be defective in design manufacture or assembly under each specific component or product warranty as set forth below D WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER UNDER THE WARRANTY 1 Before any claims may be made under this Warranty the original purchaser must have paid in full for the product covered under the Warranty according to the terms and...

Page 6: ...owner s manual AWNING ACCESSORIES defined as accessories attached to the awning are warranted for one 1 year not to fail under normal conditions if maintained operated used and stored in accordance with the instructions contained in the owner s manual R R RE E ET T TU U UR R RN N NS S S D D DA A AM M MA A AG G GE E ES S S RETURN QUALIFICATION You can only return a product if it is defective upon a...

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