Awntech CH21 Original instructions

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Charleston Style Awning
OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Adult Assembly Required
WARNING: Assembly Kit Contains Parts With Sharp Points, Sharp Edges, and Small Parts That
Can Present Cho ing Hazards to Children.
WARNING: Components Are Pac ed 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 ma e sure that you have identified the various
parts.
Important Installation Information :
Charleston frame must be installed on the wall as there is no connecting part between Architectural
Arms (AA) and Top Bar (TB).
Please read instructions fully before installing.
Models with Valance: CH21, CH22, ECH 23, CH32, CH33, CH42, ECH1836
Awning size Width in inches Awning Size Width to Inches
3 40.5 12 148.5
4 52.5 13 160.5
5 64.5 14 172.5
6 76.5 15 184.5
7 88.5 16 196.5
8 100.5 17 208.5
9 112.5 18 220.5
10 124.5 19 232.5
11 136.5 20 244.5

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OUR AWNINGS ARE DESIGNED 4.5” WIDER THAN STANDARD WINDOW/DOOR OPENINGS SO THEY
ANCHOR TO THE STUDS AROUND THE WINDOW OR DOOR. EXAMPLE: RR22-5 IS FOR 5’-0” WIDE
WINDOW. IT MEASURES 4.5” WIDE, 31” TALL, (24” PLUS 7” VALANCE AND 24” DEEP (PROJECTION)
There is a variety of building wall surfaces; Awntech® does not supply the hardware to install your
awning. You will need to purchase installation hardware at your local hardware store. We have advised
you on different surface applications below:
CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS: 3/8” x 3” Masonry anchor bolts or Tapcon Screws plus Washers (1 per
brac et)
WOO OR SI ING: 3/8” x 3” Lag Screws plus Washers (1 per brac et)
OTHER STRUCTURES: CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL
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PARTS:
Awning Size in Ft. 3-4 5 6-7 8-10 11-12 13-18 Custom
(TB) Top Bar – C Channel 1 1 2 2 3 3
(FB) Front Bar 1 1 2 2 3 3
(NC) Hypotenuse/Cover
Support 2 3 3 5 4 7
(AA) Architecture Arms 2 2 2 2 2 2
(BP) Black Projection Bar 1 1 3 2 5
Other parts: Z-Brac ets, self-tapping screws
All awning sizes over 6’ wide come in multiple sections. Example: 6’ size Top Bar (TB) consists of TB1 &
TB2 and Front Bar (FB) consist of FB1 & FB2
Tools Required: Electric Impact Drill, Installation Anchors (as per your wall type), Tape Measure, Safety
Glasses, 4’ Level, a Safe Ladder and #2 pencils.
YOU MAY ALSO NEED AN ASSISTANT FOR LARGER AWNINGS. IT DEPENDS ON THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF
THE AWNING.
NOTE: YOU WILL FIND THAT THE FITTINGS HAVE BEEN PRE-INSTALLED, AS WE HAVE PRE-ASSEMBLED
AND INSPECTED IT FOR YOU IN THE FACTORY.
The Charleston® frame must be installed on the wall as there is no connecting part between Spear
Arm (SA) and Top Bar (TB)

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STEP 1: Separate all of the parts, so they will be easy to assemble. Please refer to Parts chart for
quantities for each part. (pg. 2)
STEP 2: The Top Bar (TB) must be installed first. Mount Provided Z-Brac ets to surface, and insert TB into
brac ets. There are no pre-drilled holes for the Z-Brac et. You'll use self tapping screws to secure them
wherever you li e. The C-Channel must be close to the wall. Before installing the TB you must ma e
sure that there is enough space below to install AA. (Please see the chart below for the height
measurements)

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STEP 3: Install the AA to the mounting surface. The space between the top of the (TB) and the bottom
of the (AA) is indicated below.
***all the sizes are in inches
Model
Space
between TB
and SA in
inches
Height incl.
valance Projection
CH22 24 24 24
CH32 36 36 24
CH33 36 36 36
CH21 12 18 12
ECH1836 18 18 36
ECH23 24 24 36

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STEP 4: Install the Front Bar (FB) to the Architectural arms (AA). Secure with self-tapping screws.
Velcro will face out unless you have model CH21 for this model the Velcro will face up. NOTE: 6’ – 20’
awnings Front bar comes in several segments.
STEP 5: Install the NC (left and right) with arrow facing upwards. Secure those with self-tapping screws,
the holes on the (FB) and (TB) are pre-drilled. Ma e sure that the Velcro on NCs are facing inwards.
Note: If the awning is larger than 4’ (52.5”) wide then you must install additional (NCs) and (WSs) to
complete the frame assembly and installation. (WSs) will not have pre-drilled holes. You'll need to use
self tapping screws to attach them to the bac end of the front bar wherever space is available.
Frame 2’-4’ Frame 5’-7’

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The Frame for Charleston is complete.
Frame 2’-4’ Frame 5’-7’
INSTALLING THE COVER
STEP 6: Slide the tubing at the top of the fabric cover into the C-Channel on the top of (TB).

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STEP 7: Pull the remainder of fabric over the fame with the valance hanging down below the
(NC) and (FB) bars.
Frame 2’-4’ Frame 5’-7’
STEP 7: Once you are satisfied with the position of the cover, Pull the tabs snugly and attach them to the
pre-installed Velcro tape on the bars.