HunterDouglas ALPHA Series Instruction Manual

11/2019
ALPHA AWNING
SERIES
INSTALLATION AND MEASURING GUIDELINES
(INCLUDES THE SRS V2)

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MEASURING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ONLY.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR ONLINE PORTAL FOR THE
UPDATED VERSION.
This Product Manual is only a guide to the measurement and installation.
Hunter Douglas Limited does not warrant the accuracy contained in this manual.
The information contained in this Product Manual is based on the measurement and installation
data known to us at the time of issue of the Product Manual and is therefore subject to changes
or amendments at any time without notice, and the right to change or amend is hereby expressly
reserved by Hunter Douglas Limited.
IMPORTANT
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Its contents are strictly confidential and may not be reprinted, copied, reproduced or multiplied in any
form. This Product Manual must be maintained in its original form and must be returned to Hunter
Douglas Limited upon first request. Hunter Douglas Limited is not responsible to you or anyone else
for any loss suffered in connection with the use of this product manual or any of the content.
Hunter Douglas Limited
Australia
PRODUCT MANUAL
INFORMATION
© Copyright 2019 Hunter Douglas Limited [ABN 98 009 675 709] •18.016.085 •11/19
® Registered Trade Marks of Hunter Douglas Limited Somfy is a registered trade mark of SOMFY Pty Limited
DISCLAIMER ISSUED: NOVEMBER 2019
SAFETY & WARNING ADVICE
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Contents
Safety and Warning Advice + General Advice .... 2
Fixings .......................................................... 3
Characteristics of Awning Fabrics................... 4
Options and Limitations .................................. 5
Component Dimensions ................................. 6
INSTALLATION
Open Roller Installation................................ 7
• Flow Chart..........................................................7
• Installation Instructions........................................8
Headbox Installation ................................... 9
• Flow Chart .........................................................9
• Installation Instructions.....................................10
Installing the Roller Tube........................... 12
• Flow Chart .......................................................12
• Installation Instructions.....................................13
ALPHA Straight Drop Awning ................... 15
• Exploded view diagram....................................15
• Flow Chart .......................................................16
• Installation Instructions.....................................17
ALPHA Cable Guide Awning .................... 18
• Exploded view diagram....................................18
• Flow Chart .......................................................19
• Installation Instructions.....................................20
ALPHA SRS V2 (Side Retention System)
Awning ....................................................... 22
• Exploded view diagram....................................22
• Flow Chart .......................................................23
• Installation Instructions.....................................24
ALPHA Deep Channel Awning ................. 30
• Exploded view diagram....................................30
• Flow Chart .......................................................31
• Installation Instructions.....................................32
ALPHA Pivot Arm Awning ......................... 34
• Exploded view diagram....................................34
• Flow Chart .......................................................35
• Installation Instructions.....................................36
Pretensioning the Spring for Literise/Light Lift
Pretensioning the Spring for Literise/Light Lift.....38
Pretension Chart.......................................... 39
ALPHA Linking Option .............................. 40
• Exploded view diagram....................................40
• Flow Chart .......................................................41
• Installation Instructions.....................................42
USER INFORMATION
Operating Instructions .................................. 46
MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
On Face Architrave....................................... 46
Reveal and Top Fix (Side Fix) ........................ 48
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A minimum of 2 people are necessary for proper installation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Installation fixings will NOT be supplied with any of the ALPHA Awning Series.
Please refer to fixing section. Each installation should be assessed on a case by case scenario.
WARNING! – The brackets must be fixed solidly to a substantial surface. Hollow bricks or foam
products are not suitable. Brick veneer surfaces require at least 2 courses of brickwork above the
bracket and 2 courses below.
GENERAL ADVICE
The electrical data is shown on the label of electric operating awnings.
Tools: The following tools are required for installation:
• Level
• Battery Drill
• Screwdrivers
• Hammer Drill
• Drill Bits
• Spanner - 7mm (size of open end spanner for top aligner)
• Allen Key
SAFETY AND WARNING ADVICE
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Due to possible differences in specification, application and interpretation of results, users must
make their own evaluation of the product to determine the suitability of fixings and their intended
use.
ITEM TITLE DESCRIPTION
Counter Sunk (Zenith)
10g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Stainless
Used to side fix channels.
Waffer/Button Head (Buildex)
8g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Used to face fix channels.
Roofing & Cadding
Hex Head (Buildex)
12g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Used to fix universal brackets.
Counter Sunk (Zenith)
10g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Stainless
Used to fix wire guide bottom
bracket.
Ramplug/Green Plug (Ramset)
50mm Length Used to fit to brick or concrete
Dyna Bolt (Ramset)
6m x 30mm Used to face fix channels.
Dyna Bolt (Ramset)
8mm x 50mm Used to fix universal brackets.
Counter Sunk (Ramset)
4.5mm x 30mm
Stainless
Used to fix wire guide bottom
bracket.
FIXINGS
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CHARACTERISTICS OF AWNING FABRICS
Some slight fabric curling may occur on fabric edge on large applications, whilst the following
characteristics are considered normal occurrences.
• Creasing (Figs. 1, 2)
• Puckering (Figs. 3, 4 & 5)
• Tension Induced Stretching (Figs. 6)
Conditions apply. See www.hunterdouglas.com.au for Warranty document.
WARRANTY
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CRANK GEAR MOTORISED INTERNAL CORD
OVERALL MAX WIDTH 5000mm 5000mm 3500mm
OVERALL MAX DROP 4000mm 4000mm 2900mm
OVERALL MIN DROP 300mm 300mm 300mm
MAX AREA 16 Sqm 16 Sqm 10 Sqm
MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS
Accurate measuring of the ALPHA Awning Series is vital for successful fitting and consequential
use. The product can be fitted on Face, Side or Ceiling fixing applications and can be operated by
crank, cord or motorised.
2mm deduction for Reveal Installs
Face Fit  Supplied Overall Size
+/- 2mm Manufacturing Tolerance
OPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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COMPONENT DIMENSIONS
CABLE GUIDE HEADBOX
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION BRACKET BOTTOM RAIL
DEEP CHANNEL BOTTOM CABLE BRACKET
ALPHA SRS V2 PIVOT ARM FRONT RAIL
125mm
130mm
50mm
30mm
100mm
68mm
100mm
50mm
33mm
30mm
16mm
37mm
23mm
52mm
33.5mm
81mm
37.5mm
73mm
14.7mm
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OPEN ROLLER INSTALLATION
STEP 2 - DRILL FIXING HOLES
STEP 3 - INSTALL THE FIRST BRACKET
STEP 1 - MARK FIXING HOLES FOR THE FIRST BRACKET
STEP 4 - MEASURE OVERALL WIDTH
STEP 5 - REPEAT STEPS 1,2 & 3 FOR
THE SECOND BRACKET
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STEP 1/2/3 - FACE FIT INSTALL
IDLE END DRIVE END
REVEAL FIT INSTALL
IDLE END DRIVE END
CEILING FIT INSTALL
IDLE END DRIVE END
Brackets will come pre-assembled with idle and drive end components attached. The orientation of these components
on the brackets will be determined by the fixing orientation specified on the order form. Example: Face/Reveal, Ceiling.
- Mark the fixing holes for the first bracket.
- Drill holes to suit the method of fixing determined by the substrate being fixed to.
- Screw the first bracket in place. Ensure the bracket is installed straight using a spirit level. If required, pack out
the bracket.
- Repeat process for the second bracket.
- Ensure both brackets are installed level and the distance apart is enough for the roller tube to be inserted. The
distance between the brackets should be the ordered overall measurement from outside of bracket to outside of
bracket.
OPEN ROLLER INSTALLATION
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