blindsgalore SOLANA User manual

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Installation Instructions
SOLANA RETRACTABLE AWNING
INSTALLATION
Tools Needed
Drill
¼ “ Drill Bit
Lag Bolts
to mount awning
brackets to wall
Sockets or wrench to
tighten non-provided
installation hardware
Level
Caulking Measuring
Tape
4 mm Allen Key
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of a Blindsgalore Solana
Retractable Awning.
Thank you for your business. Please read this entire manual
before beginning installation.
We are condent you will enjoy many years of shade and worry free
operation from your awning. This installation manual will outline the steps
required to install your awning. It is important that the awning is installed
properly to ensure worry free operation. Improper installation may cause
damage or failure not covered by your warranty.
Mounting hardware is not included because it is di󰀨erent for every attachment
surface. Please seek out professional advice in order to determine proper
installation hardware selection.
If you are having any issues with the installation or determining mounting
hardware please call 877-702-5463 for assistance from one of our shade
experts.
Please be sure to be cautious in removing packaging materials. The fabric
is just below the packaging material and can easily be damaged.
Never use a knife to remove packaging.
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2
Mounting Brackets must be installed into solid structure (wood beams, studs, concrete, and/
or roof rafters), su󰀩cient to support the weight and anticipated wind load. (Note: it is highly
recommended that the awning be retracted in moderate to strong wind conditions to prevent
damage). Locate stud, beam or rafter and conrm that the structure is solid.
The awning can be either wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted.
The instructions provided below are for wall mounting. If the
procedure is di󰀨erent for ceiling installation, explanations will be
provided as needed. This procedure must be performed by at
least two workers.
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Installation Instructions
SOLANA RETRACTABLE AWNING
INSTALLATION cont.
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Before starting installation, take note of the following information, which
is indispensable to nd the right position for fastening the brackets:
Dimensions of the awning (height and width of box
Protrusion of awning when opened or closed)
Side of awning where control is located
Dimensions of the wall/ceiling where the awning is to be installed.
INSTALLATION OFARMS
Fasten the tip of the arm to the
front bar using the two screws
provided with your Solana
awning.
Fasten the arm bracket to
the support surface (support
wall).
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Make a hole with a drill bit that is suitable for
the anchoring device.
Fasten the bracket (D) using the slots.
Fasten the brackets to the wall: insert the
plugs in the holes and secure the brackets with the
screws and washers.
Position the roller tube insert (B) in both sides of the
roller tube.
Position the tube with the inserts (B) in the wall/ ceiling
support (D), insert the square nut (C) in the groove (E)
and tighten the Allen head screw (A).
ac
E
d
b
DANGER TO OPERATOR! The arms are
spring loaded, handle with care. Remove
key only when the the arms have been
securely attached. Handle the arms with
care.
If the awning is to be installed on the CEILING ,use the same brackets, and position
them horizontally instead of vertically.
Key
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6
Open and close the awning. Make sure the awning operates properly.
Hand Crank – Place hook of hand crank into the eyelet located at the bottom
of the gear. Turn crank to extend the awning. Do not crank past the point of full
extension, as fabric will slacken. Fabric must be retracted on the top of the roller
tube, not the bottom.
Adjust Motor Limits
[NOTE: Motors come pre-programmed with short limits.]
To change the lower limit, send the motor to its current
lower limit by pressing the down arrow.
Press both the up and down button at the same time
until the motor jogs.
Adjust to your desired lower limit position and press the
“my” button until the motor jogs.
This saves your lower limit. To change the upper limit,
send the motor to its current upper limit.
Press both the up and down buttons at the same time
until the motor jogs.
Adjust to your desired upper limit position and press the
“my” button until the motor jogs. This saves your upper
limit.
Confirm Limits
Send the shade to
both the upper and
lower limits.
The shade should
roll up and down on
cable guides and
stop on its own at
the programmed
limit settings.
You’re done!
Enjoy!
MOTORIZED SOLANA AWNING. Follow steps 1-5, then proceed to Adjusting motor limits.
Installation Instructions
SOLANA RETRACTABLE AWNING
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