Multiple Awnings POLARIA Reference guide

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR
THE POLARIA AWNING
Warning:
PLEASE ENSURE SNOW OR ICE REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE IN
CASE OF EXCESS SNOW OR ICE FOLLOWING A STORM !
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN
INJURY !

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR
THE POLARIO AWNINGS
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TOOLS RE UIRED …………………………………………………………………..………………… 3
LIST OF COMPONENTS …………………………………………………………………………… 4
Brackets and hardware ………………………………………………………………….. 4
Roof components ………………………………………………….…………………………… 6
INSTALLING THE WALLS………………………………………………………………………… 8
THE DOOR OPENING ………………………………………………………………………………… 11
INSTALLING CAPPING……………………………………………………………………………… 12
Install the interior capping……………………………………………………………… 12
Install 90˚ exterior capping in each corner………………………………… 13
Install double exterior capping on each side………………………………… 14
INSTALLING THE HEAD (if your installation is a wall mount)…………… 15
INSTALLING THE HEAD (if your installation is under cornice)………… 18
INSTALLING THE BEAM……………………………………………………………………………… 21
INSTALLING THE VINYL ROOF………………………………………………………………… 24
TIGHTENING THE VINYL ROOF ……………………………………………………………… 24
INSTALLING THE DOOR (depend what kind you have)………………………… 25
Install the hinging door……………………………………………………………………… 25
Install the sliding door……………………………………………………………………… 27
ADVISES…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35

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RE UIRED TOOLS
1power drill
1drill bit 5/32’’ *
1 drill bit 3/16’’ for cement *
15/16’’ drill bit adaptor*
15/16’’ hex wrench ( or stamped aluminium key ) *
1drill bit 1/2”
1drill bit number 2 *
1 sharp knife
1pair of safety glasses
1measuring tape
1 chalk line
one 8 foot long ladder
one small 3 foot ladder
•tools that are included with shipment

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LIST OF COMPONENTS
Brackets and hardware:
5/16’’ Self taping screws, ¾’’ long 130
Cement screws 1 ¼’’ long 60
#8 Metal screws square head, 3” long 20
( U) Brackets for fixing 15
#8 Metal screws, square head, 1 ¼’’ long 60
90˚ Bracket inserts 2

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(L) Supports with four holes 10
Gauge used to fix the panels 1
Gauge used to fix the beam 1
Upper door parts of 35’’ long with cappings 1
Handle (only for a hinging door) 1
Self-taping screws of 3/8’’ long (for hinging door) 8

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R oof components
Head part of the structure 1
Rafters ultra 2.5” x 1.5” 8
Cappings for rafters ultra 16
Corner cappings 2
2
1
1 – Cornice 1
2 - Flash attachment systems 1

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WARNING
Please make sure that your balcony is level. This is a pre-requisite for this
modular type installation
WARNING
Depending which king of floor you have, it will be required to install
aluminium flashing on the floor to avoid any water infiltrations. For
acement floor, it is not required, you will only have to apply caulking inside
your awning. To install the aluminium flashing, be sure to keep at least
2 ½ “ (depth of panels) inside your balcony. Make sure that the flashing
follows as well your balcony. This is necessary to expel water. When all
your panels will be installed, you will apply caulking all around your awning.
With the help of the aluminium flashing, the water will get out easily and
avoid
water infiltration.

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INSTALLING THE WALLS
•Before fixing the first
panel, includes are two
additional legs of 78’’ high.
Each of them must be
fixe un er the gables an
to the wall . The straight
face must be edge to edge
with the panel. The other
face must be on the wall. So
you will start by fixing one leg, and then install
the first panel beside.
PANELS
HOUSE
BALCONY
Aluminium flashing
Fixe to the wall
with screws of 3 ‘’
long

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•Start by fixing the first panel on the floor. Make sure that it is well
positioned. The panels are fixed to the floor with U brackets. First, the U
brackets are fixed to the floor, and
then the panel is fixed to the U
brackets (like as shown on the
following pictures).
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•
•You will have to
fix the panel and
the leg together
with 3’’ square
headed metal
screws.
•
•As a reference, the screen is always facing outwards and the polymer
windows facing inwards.
•Once your first panel is inserted in your brackets and
fixed with 5/16” self taping screws, you are ready to
install the second panel. Make sure that both panels are
aligned edge to edge, this is necessary to install the
double capping later properly.
Different floor types:
•CEMENT FLOOR: you will need to pre-drill a hole with an impact drill
and use special cement screws.
•FIBREGLASS ON WOOD: make sure you use the length of screw that
is appropriate to your floor structure. Apply caulking before to fix the
screws.
Use the chalk line
as a reference to be
sure that your wall
will be straight
The U bracket
must be fixed
inside the interior
line to insert the

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•Install the second panel, fix both panel
together with three #8 square head
metal screws of 3’’ long. Pre-drill one of
them with a drill bit 5/32” inside the
window lock to conceal the screws. Repeat
this step 3 times.
•Now your first wall is completed and it’s time to start the second wall.
Before fixing the U bracket, be sure that the panel is positioned at 90° to
the first wall as shown. This is necessary for installing the corner capping
later on.
Top view
•Fix the simple interior capping before installing both panels together.
•Fix three “L trims” with four holes on the side of the panel, those will be use
to fix the two walls together. Fix another L support onto the floor to secure.
Fixed right in the corner Fixed with 5/16” self taping screws
I t should have a little chink, easier to snap the 90°capping
Exterior capping
to be installed
later panel
Panel
Well positioned with a perfect
90°
Use a pair of grip to hold
the panels together

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•Use 5/16” self taping screws to fix the “L trims” and the bracket inserts
to secure and solidify the structure.
•Fix the panel edge to edge with the previous one, as explained before.
THE DOOR OPENING
The door will be installed between
two panels; usually it’s supposed to be
two small panels only with polymer. If
your awning size is different, it may
be installed between panels with
windows. But in both situations, the
procedures are all the same.
•Fix the U bracket to the floor and slide the
panel in the bracket. Be sure that this panel is
edge to edge with the other one. As a
reference, the polymer must be facing
outwards.
•Fix the panels together with the same step
explained previously.
•When your panel is fixed, install a U
bracket on the upper part of the panel,
this U bracket will be used to support
the upper part of the door.
Use the gauge to be sure
that the bracket is well
positioned.

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•Slide the upper part of the door, which is
35’’ long, and fix it to the bracket with
5/16’’ self taping screws. Then install the
two cappings of 35’’ long on each side of
the upper part. The third capping of 35’’
long will be installed later on.
•Before installing the other side panel,
make sure that your opening door is 35’’
long. Use the measuring tape and verify again your dimensions. It’s really
important to get an opening door who works perfectly. Fix a U bracket to
the floor, use the gauge to be sure that it is well positioned and slide the
other panel in the bracket. The door will be installed at the end.
INSTALLING THE CAPPINGS :
Once the structure is secured to the floor, the capping can be installed. There is
one simple capping, also, there are two kinds of capping that join the panels
together: double cappings and 90° exterior cappings.
Install the interior cappings:
•Use a white rubber mallet to
install the cappings.
As an example :
Top view
Screws on each side

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Install 90° exterior capping in each corner:
•Place the capping as seen on
the drawing below. Be sure
that the screen is under the
capping. The side with the
little snap must be inserted
at the end. Rest the other
side of the capping on the
other panel; make sure the
screen is under the capping.
With a rubber mallet, hit the
side of the capping
forcefully until the opposite
end snaps into place.
•Start from the top of the
structure and work your way
down. If the walls have been joined correctly, the capping will snap in
easily.
•Repeat the procedure until all capping are installed in each corner.
Hit the capping on the corner with an angle to insert it.
Top view

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Installing double exterior cappings on each side:
•Place the capping as seen on drawing below.
With a rubber mallet, hit the middle of the
capping forcefully until it snaps into place.
•Start from the top of the structure and
work your way down. If the walls have
been joined correctly, the capping will snap
in easily.
•Repeat the procedure until all cappings are
installed in each side.
•Be sure that the screen is under the
capping before the installation of the
cappings.
•When your exteriors capping are done, do
not forget that you have double interiors
capping to insert too. To do so, follow the
same procedures as above.
top view
Always hit in the middle of the cappings.

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INSTALLING THE HEAD (if your installation is wall mounte ) :
•The first important thing you need to know before you start installing
your awning is that the referring dimensions must be tooked in the left
part of your balcony. You must start your installation by the left part of
your balcony. To determine this left part, be outside and have a look on
your balcony:
Your house
Balcony
•On this left side, you must be localized on the wall the installation high.
Once this step is done, you must draw a straight line at level to be sure
that your installation will be at the right high. D’ont do the same step on
the right side. If you take the same high on your right side and your
balcony is not at a perfect level, your installation will be on a wrong start.
Left part

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•Once this step is done, you will pre-drill
the head part. If you have a wall of
bricks, you can pre-drill the head part
anywhere you want, just, be sure that
your holes will be out of joins. If you
have a wall of aluminium, woods or
aggregate, you must find your studs
(every 12”, 16” or 24”) and pre-drill
afterward. Your holes will be right
aligned with your studs, this is really
important. It is important to pre-drill the head part as shown.
•To pre-drill the head part, use a
1/2” drill bit. Fix the head part
at level with the help of square
head metal screws of 3” long.
•The last step is to put some
caulking on the junction between
the wall and the head part.
•As a final touch of the head part, insert the
little caps of ½’’ to conceal each holes of ½’’ that
you did previously to fix the head to the wall.
•Take the gables already assembled.
In case it’s not assembled, you will
have to do it, please, follow the
instructions.

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•Before installing each gable, you
will have to remove the gauge.
•Install the cornice to the gables. To do so, insert the cornice in the slot
ready to accept it, and then tilt it back straight.
•When this step is done, with the help of
someone else, install it on the head part,
which is fixed to the wall. Insert it in the
U brackets ready to accept gables. Fix it
with 5/16” self taping screws.
•Make sure that the right gables
are at the right place. To be
sure, have a look on the bottom
part of each gable. There’s a
little slot, and that slot must be
inside the awning. So use that
slot to determine which is on the
left, and which is on the right.
Right
gable
Left
gable
View by
the front

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INSTALLING THE HEAD (if your installation is un er cornice) :
•Once this step is done, you will
pre-drill the head part. Use a
5/32” drill bit to pre-drill the
head part. You must do it right on
the cap to be able to fix it to
your cornice. Your holes are not
obliged to be at a precise place.
Your cornice is solid all the way
long, so you just need to pre-drill
it many times.
•Before fixing the head part to the cornice, you have to add to it the back
extension built with two aluminium cubes.
•Take the initial gables
already assembled.

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•Remove the
gauge and the
back extension.
•Fix the back extension to the head part with 5/16” self taping screws.
•Add a full string of caulking on the junction to seal between the cornice
and the head part.

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•Install the head part to the
cornice with the help of square
head metal screws of 3” long.
•With the help of someone else,
install the gables on the head
part, which is fixed under your
cornice. Insert it in the U
brackets ready to accept
gables. Fix it with 5/16” self
taping screws.
•Make sure that the right gables
are at the right place. To be
sure, have a look on the bottom
part of each gable. There’s a
little slot, and that slot must be
inside the awning. So use that
slot to determine which is on the
left, and which is on the right.
Right
gable
Left
gable
View by
the front