Awntech BAHAMA Original instructions

BAHAMA ALUMNINUM SHUTTER STYLE AWNING
OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (For 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, & 8 ft
W dths)
Contents
ATTENTION: Warning Statement .................................................................................................... 2
Hardware for different surface applications ..................................................................................... 2
Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................
Parts Included:..............................................................................................................................
Assembly for 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, and 8ft Width Bahama Awnings............................................................... 5
Count every part for your specific width and projection............................................................... 5
Step 1: Assembling the (b ) Full Top Bar and (c ) Full Front Bar ............................................... 5
Step 2: Assembling ¾ of the Bahama Frame .............................................................................. 6
Step : Installing the (e)/(e2) Middle Support(s) to the (b ) Full Top Bar .................................... 7
Step 4: Assembling the Shutters.................................................................................................. 8
Step 5: Assemble Shutters onto the Complete Frame............................................................... 10
Step 6: Installing the (c ) Front Bar to the (d1/d2) Left/Right Frame, and the Middle Supports.
.................................................................................................................................................... 11
Step 7: Installing the Shutters to the (d1/d2) Left/Right Frame, (e) Middle Support, and (e2)
Center Middle Support ............................................................................................................... 12
Step 8: Attaching the (m) Projection Arms to the (d1/d2) Left/Right Frame .............................. 1
Step 9: Attaching the (q) Top Bar Bracket to the (b) Top Bar and Mounting.............................. 14
Step 10: Attaching the (m) Projection Arms to the Surface ....................................................... 15
Step 11: Your Finished Bahama Awning! ................................................................................... 15

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ATTENTION: Warning Statement
Warning: Adult assembly required
Warning: Assembly kit contains parts with sharp points, sharp edges, and small parts that can
present choking hazards to children.
Warning: Components are packed in plastic bags that are a suffocation hazard.
NOTE: Please inspect the parts for damage during shipping and/or for any missing items. If you suspect
that there may be damage or a shortage, contact us and we will send replacement parts if needed. At
this time, visualize how the components fit together and make sure that you have identified the various
parts.
Hardware for different surface applications
Prior to assembly, please take a moment to understand the type of mounting surface you are working
with. There are a variety of installation surfaces as shown in the table below. Given the wide variety
of mounting surfaces, please be aware that Awntech does not supply mounting hardware. You will
need to purchase installation hardware at your local hardware store. We recommend the following
hardware for different installation applications:
CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS: ¼ ” x 3” Masonry anchor bolts or Tapcon Screws plus Washers (1 per
bracket)
WOOD OR SIDING: ¼ ” x 3” Lag Screws plus Washers (1 per bracket)
OTHER STRUCTURES: CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL
parts.

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Parts List
Parts Included:

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Assembly for 5ft, 6ft, 7ft, and 8ft W dth Bahama Awn ngs
For video assistance on our Bahama Awning assembly, please navigate to our
YouTube page at: https://youtu.be/b5KOY-8TVUI
Count every part for your specific width and projection
Step 1: Assembling the (b ) Full Top Bar and (c ) Full Front Bar
1a) (b ) Full Top Bar Assembly. Refer to Figure A1.1
i. Gather your 1-(b1) Top Bar, 1-(b2) Top Bar,
1-(g) Aluminum Bar Connector, and 8-(L)
Sheet Screws.
ii. Insert ½ of the (g) Aluminum Bar Connector
inside the (b1) Top Bar by gently tapping the
connector with a rubber mallet.
iii. Connect the flat end of the (b2) Top Bar to
the other ½ of the same (g) Aluminum Bar
Connector by using a rubber mallet and
gentle tapping the angled end of the (b2) Top
Bar.
iv. Install 8-(L) Sheet Screws on the Full Top Bar.
F gure A1.1: (b3) Full Top Bar Assembly
1b) (c ) Full Top Bar Assembly. Refer to Figure A1.2
i. Gather your 1-(c1) Front Bar, 1-(c2) Front Bar,
1-(g) Aluminum Bar Connector, and 8-(L)
Sheet Screws
ii. Insert ½ of the (g) Aluminum Bar Connector
inside the (c1) Front Bar by gently tapping the
connector with a rubber mallet
iii. Connect the flat end of the (c2) Front Bar to
the other ½ of the same (g) Aluminum Bar
Connector by using a rubber mallet and
gentle tapping the angled end of the (c2) Top
Bar.
iv. Install 8-(L) Sheet Screws on the (c ) Full
Front Bar to secure the (g) Aluminum Bar
Connectors to the frame.
F gure A1.2: (c3) Full Front Bar Assembly

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Step 2: Assembl ng ¾ of the Bahama Frame
2a) Positioning the Frame Parts Before Installation (The backside of each frame part should face
upwards in this entire step)
i. Place the (d1) Left Frame and (d2) Right Frame parallel to each other. The pre-drilled holes
should be furthest from top bar when installed. Refer to Figure A2.1 – Back of the Awning
ii. Insert (a) Black Nylon “L” connectors into the ends of the (b ) Full Top Bar.
iii. Connect the (d1) Left Frame and (d2) Right Frame ends to the (b ) Full Top Bar by using
a rubber mallet/hammer.
iv. Install 2-(L) Sheet Screws on both corners of the frame to secure (d1), (d2), and (b ) to the
(a) Black Nylon “L” Connectors. Refer to Figure A2.2
F gure A2.1: Positioning the Frame Parts for Installation
F gure A2.2: Installing (L) Sheet Screws each corner of the frame

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Step : Installing the (e)/(e2) Middle Support(s) to the (b ) Full Top Bar
3a) Installation for 5ft Widths: Refer to Figure A3.1
i. Turn the ¾ Frame over to the front side.
Refer to Figure A1.1
ii. Use 1-(L) Sheet Screw to install the top of
the 1-(f) Middle Support Connector to the pre
drilled hole on the inside of the (b ) Full Top
Bar
iii. Insert one open end of the 1-(e2) Center
Middle Support around the prongs of the 1-
(f) Middle Support Connector that is now
attached to the (b ) Full Top Bar.
iv. Align the pre drilled holes at the end of the
(e2) Center Middle Support with the pre
drilled holes on the prongs of the 1- (f) Middle
Support Connector.
v. Install 2-(L) Sheet Screws on the top and
bottom of both ends of the (e2) Center
Middle Support.
F gure A3.1: Installing the (f) iddle Support
Connectors and the (e) iddle Support for 5ft
Widths
3b) Installation for 6, 7, and 8ft Widths: Refer to
Figure A3.2
i. Attach the top of -(f) Middle Support
Connectors to the pre drilled holes on the
inside of the (b ) Full Top Bar with -(L) Sheet
Screws.
ii. Lay out the 1-(e2) Center Middle Support and
place the 2-(e) Middle Supports on either side
of the (e2) Center Middle Support. The (e2)
Center Middle Support will have 4 pre-drilled
holes. When installing, face the pre-drilled
holes towards the backside of the awning and
furthest away from the (b ) Full Top Bar. (The
projection arm will be attached to this (e2)
Center Middle Support)
iii. Attach one open end of both (e) Middle
Supports and the (e2) Center Middle Support
to an (f) Middle Support Connector on the (b )
Full Top Bar. (Make sure the pre drilled holes
on the prongs of the (f) Middle Support
Connectors align with the pre drilled holes on
the top and bottom of the (e) Middle
Supports.)
iv. Install 2-(L) Sheet Screws on the top and
bottom of one side of the (e) Middle Supports
and (e2) Center Middle Supports into the
prongs of the (f) Middle Support Connectors.
F gure A3.2: Installing the (f) Middle Support
Connectors and the (e) Middle Supports and
(e2) Center Middle Support for 6, 7, and 8ft
Widths

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Step 4: Assembling the Shutters
For additional instruction here, please refer to the Bahama Assembly link on
YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5KOY-8TVUI
4a) Assembling One Set of Shutters
i. Determine the amount of (i) Shutter Slats for one Shutter Set
ii. Attach the right side of each (i) Shutter Slats in to an individual “Slit” on 1-(h) Louver l-
Frame. The (i) Shutter Slats should be assembled with the smooth side on top and facing
at a downward angle towards. (if the slats don’t connect easily, try using a rubber mallet to
tap them into the “slits”)
iii. Secure Shutter Slates to the (h) Louver l-Frame with (k) Right Shutter Slat Mounting Braces.
Refer to A4.2 on how to install the braces.
iv. Once the (k) Right Shutter Slat Mounting braces are attached, continue step ii) & iii) to
assemble the left side of the Shutter Slats to the 2nd (h) Louver l-Frame. (be sure to use
the (j) Left Shutter Slat Braces for the left side installation.
4b) Repeat steps i) through iv) in order to assemble the additional shutter sets depending on the size
width.
**At this point, you should have assembled two or four sets of shutters. There are no differences in
these sets. **

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F gure A4.1: Inserting the (i) Shutter Slats into (h) Louver I-frames.
Figure A4.2: Inserting the (j) Left Shutter Slat ounting Braces and (k) Right Shutter Slat ounting
Braces
How To: Insert the Shutter Slat Braces
1. Put Shutter Sets side by side with the smooth side facing upward
and at a downward angle.
2. Locate the right side of the shutter and insert the “U” Shape part
of the (k) right Shutter Slat Mounting Braces directly into the right
side “slit” that is between the (h) Louver l-Frame and the (i) Shutter
Slats. (The “U” Shape should lay flat against the (h) Louver l-
Frame when inserting it in and that the braces are installed in the
same direction).
3. Once inserted, push down the extenders of the (k) Left Shutter
Slat Mounting Braces so that they are lying against the (h) Louver
l-Frame. This will secure the (h) Louver l-Frame with each (i)
Shutter Slat.
4. Repeat this with the (j) Left Shutter Slat Mounting Braces

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Step 5: Assemble Shutters onto the Complete Frame
5a) Insert the First Set of Shutters into the ¾ assembled frame
i. Ensure that the ¾ frame is oriented so that the (b) Top Bar is furthest from you
ii. Ensure that the first Shutter Set is oriented where the slats point downwards towards you
iii. Place the Shutter or slide it upwards in between the grooves of the Middle Supports and
the Left and Right Frames.
iv. Repeat the same steps for each shutter.
F gure A5.1: Inserting Shutters into ¾ Frame