Carefree of Colorado SUNDIAL PATIO AWNING, Installation And Operation Manual

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Using the Optional Roof Mount Brackets 

The brackets are shipped unassembled. 

3/8 x 3 Lag Screw

Flat Washer

(2 per bracket)

Structural Plate

Mounting Plate

Mounting
Plate

3/8-16 x 1 Screw
3/8 Lock Washer
3/8-16 Nut
(2 ea per bracket)

Pitched Surface

Overhang

SunDial007

Brace

Figure 6.  Roof Mount Brackets. 

1.  Position the structural plates in the desired locations and attach using 3/8 x 3 lag screws and washers.  

Follow the recommended mounting procedures described previously. 

NOTE:  Because of the weight of the awning, the mounting plates must be securely fastened 

into the structure. 

2.  Loosely attach the braces and mounting plate to the structural plate using the bolts, washers and nuts 

furnished in the bracket package. 

3.  Set the mounting plate vertically and tighten all the attaching hardware. 

4.  Attach the awning mounting plate to the bracket mounting plate using two (2) 3/8-16 x 1 screws, lock 

washers and nuts.  Ensure that the brackets are in line and parallel. 

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OUNTING THE 

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WNING 

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1. 

Set the awning into the hooks of the mounting plate. 

2.  Adjust the horizontal position of the awning as 

required. 

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Back Plate

Mounting Plate

Figure 7.  Mounting the Awning. 

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