Metalcraft 139-1-40-MC User manual

RETRACTABLE AWNING
FOR RESIDENTIAL
INSTRALLATION INSTRUCTION
CAUTION: Sheet metal parts may have sharp edges or burs. Use care and wear appropriate protective
clothing and gloves when handling parts. Failure to follow this caution could result in personal injury.
WARNING
Recommend at least 2 people work together to install the awning. The hardware supplied is intended
for concrete or brick wall installation.
1. Never use the awning during heavy rain, storms or frosty conditions. Please do not extend the
awning when wind is above Beaufort Scale 5 or 10.7m/s (38km/h).
2. Keep flammable objects away from the awning.
3. Do not put any heavy object on the awning while the awning is extending.
4. Check the awning regular to make sure all bolts and nuts are not loosened. Should you find any
loose bolts, tighten up immediately. Do not use until any repair or replacement is finished.
5. The arms have high tension cables inside the chambers. Do not try to repair or adjust the arms.
6. This awning should be installed at the height 2.5M off the deck/ground.
7. Make sure there is enough space for awning extension before installation
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FRAME
Cleaning: use a mild detergent and warm water on the frames; do not use abrasive material, cleansers,
chemicals, bleach or solvents on frames. Rinse with clean water. Dry thoroughly.
Maintenance: Frame finishes may be maintained by applying a quality auto wax after each cleaning.
FABRIC
Cleaning: Wipe up minor spot with a mild soap and a damp cloth. It is sufficient to brush off the dirt on
the fabric in most cases.
Maintenance: Dry the fabric in the extended position when it is wet as soon as possible.
Package
The awning is packed in corrugated carton box with inner poly bag. The spare parts are packed in
separate inner box or poly bag inside the master carton. Before assembly, identify all parts against the
parts list. Do not attempt assembly if any parts are missing or damaged.
STORAGE
This awning should be kept away from fire and inflammable objects and should be stored in a dry place.
Dry the fabric in the extended position when it is wet.
Parts List
For awning up to a size of 2.95mX2.5m, two brackets are included. For 3.5mx2.5m and 3.95mx2.5m,
there are three brackets included.
2.95mX2.5m awning
3.5mx2.5m and 3.95mx2.5m awning
Wall bracket X 2
Wall bracket X 3
Φ10mm Expanding bolt X4
Φ10mm Expanding bolt X6

M8 Retaining bolt X2
M8 Retaining bolt X3
Hand hook X 1
Hand hook X 1
Awning X 1
Awning X 1
Instruction Manual X 1
Instruction Manual X 1
The installation should be carried out by professional!
Warning! Incomplete fasteners will weaken the product strength and cause potential danger.
Tools required
1pcs power drill
1pcs Φ14mm Masonry drill bit
1pcs Spirit level
1pcs Adjustable spanner
1pcs Stud finder
Installing wall bracket to concrete surfaces
⚫Place a safe ladder on a flat, dry, stable surface at both end of where the awning will be
installed
⚫Using a chalk-line and a string level mark a horizontal line at your chosen height above the
patio
⚫Using a stud finder, mark the center of all the studs along the line where the awning will be
installed. Failure to center bolts in structural studs will cause premature failure and result in
awning collapse and possible injury
⚫Mark both ends of where the awning will be installed on that line.
⚫There should be one bracket close to lateral arms and then distribute the rest of the brackets
evenly spaced across the awning torsion bar.
⚫For concrete surfaces, use a 14mm masonry bit to drill 80mm deep holes into surfaces. Insert
twoΦ10mm expanding bolts, then install washers and fully tighten the nuts.
⚫Repeat the process for remaining brackets. (see below drawing)
Installing the awning onto the brackets
⚫Assure that the awning is in the closed position and the arms are tied closed. This will prevent
the unit from inadvertently opening while being lifted into the brackets.
⚫With the help, lift the awning to brackets and slip the torsion bar into brackets. Make sure the

torsion bar slides all the way to the back of the bracket. Then slide the retaining bolts into the
brackets. Center the unit as needed then tighten the nuts on the retaining bolts.
⚫If the torsion bar does not easily slip into the brackets, make sure the torsion bar is held in
place and lift or lower the front bar slightly till it is horizontal with the torsion bar. You may need
to loosen the brackets slightly to accomplish this lift.
⚫Once fully secure, retighten the nuts on the brackets. (see below drawing)
OPERATION:
Turn the hand hook to retract or extend the awnings as your requirement.
Warning: Stop retracting the awning with excessive forces if already fully retracted.

Pitch adjustment
⚫Setting the pitch if needed. We have taken great care to align properly your awning in our
factory. If needed, firstly extend awning fully, loosen the top bolt (P) and bottom bolt(R)
(do not remove them, just allow them to be moved) on the bracket at both ends.
⚫Have your helper hold the front end of the awning. Turn bolt (Q) counter-clock-wise to
lower the pitch and
⚫Clock-wise to raise the pitch on both ends. If the front bar is lower on one side, simply
loosen (P) on the opposite side bracket and make the appropriate adjustment to (Q).
After you are happy with results retighten (P).See diagram below

Warranty
1. The purchaser must use care in installation, maintenance, operation, use and storage of the
product in accordance with the instructions contained in the manual. Any failure to install, maintain,
operate, use and store the product in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual will
nullify and relieve us under this warranty.
2. Promptly notify us any claims
3. The purchaser may be required to provide a photograph of any defective parts.
4. Should the purchaser promptly notify us within one year (12 months) from the date of the
original purchase for any manufacturing defects,the defective component will be replaced at
no charge. We reserves the right to ask for the defective part to be returned and /or photos of
the defective part.
COVERED COMPONENTS: for retractable awning
Structural support, all supporting components (excluding arms and their fittings) are warranted
not to fail one year provided that the components are not subjected to excessive winds or water
pooling on the fabric.
Front bar is warranted against any and all damage including cracking and permanent bowing
that would affect the performance of the awning provided that the awning is not subjected to
excessive winds or water pooling on the fabric.