Retractable Awnings Hamburg User manual

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Assembly Instructions
Hamburg
Installation Instructions
All information contained in this document was provided by the
manufacturer of the components for this particular model. As a
fabricator/distributor, Retractableawnings.com Inc. claims no
liability with respect to these documents as we are not engineers
and did not complete any of the information, engineering or
calculations in this document.
All measurements in this document are metric. To convert from
metric (meters, centimeters and millimeters) to imperial (feet
and inches) visit this website:
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Table of contents Page
1. Installation of the Sunshield awning sail without a free-standing 3-4
rack (wall mounting))
2. Mounting free-standing frame 4-7
3. Assembly of the balancer posts 7-9
4. Extending and hanging in the awning sail 9-10
5. Adjusting the end positions of the awning sail 11
6. Programming and positioning of the wind sensor 11
Sketches/dimensions Floor plates for the free-standing frame 12
Sketches/Dimensions Wall Brackets 13
Sketch/Dimension Balancer Post 14
Installation of the Hamburg awning sail without a free standing rack (wall
mounted)

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1. Installation of the Sunshield awning sail without a free-standing
one rack (wall mounting)
1.1 Before attaching the awning sail, check whether the existing building is suitable for the
attachment of an awning sail. (If necessary, have the situation reviewed by a
building experts confirm.)
1.2 Make sure you have sufficient fasteners for the combination in question
Have wall and awning sail available. (Seek the advice of your fastener supplier)
1.3 Measure the drill holes for the chosen brackets. Line up the consoles
out. Use a spirit level when aligning.
1.4 The side of the bearing bracket varies depending on the engine side ordered (left/right). The
console on the Motor side is already pre-assembled.
1.5 Drill 4 holes in the wall and insert the required dowels/anchors.
1.6 Attach the console (bearing side) and screw it.
1.7 Mount the awning sail by first putting the shaft on the bearing bracket and
then fix the bracket on the engine side.
1.8 Screw the engine bracket with the required fasteners.
Installation of the Hamburg sail awning without a free standing
rack (wall mounting)
engine = motor
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1.9 Mount the canopy. The holes for fixing to the wall and possibly the grommet for the motor cable
must be drilled on site in the canopy.
2. Mounting free-standing frame
2.1 The free-standing frame is delivered in 5 individual parts.
2x support posts
2x base plate (standard and/or flush)
1x cross member (completely pre-assembled)

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2.2 The mountings for the consoles are already present on the frame (stud bolt M12, including M12
nut and washer)
2.3 Screw the floor panels onto the support posts

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2.4 Set up the support posts with base plate and position them on the foundation (size at least
80x80x80cm).
2.5 Align the support posts parallel and according to the order dimension. Drill the holes in the
foundation.
2.6 Recommended assembly with injection mortar and M16 threaded rods.
2.7 After the grout has hardened, use the nuts to align the post plumb under the base plate and then
tighten all the nuts.
2.8 Now insert the crossbeam into the post from above and screw it on.
Verify with your local structural engineer

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2.9 Once the freestanding frame is fully assembled, proceed to point 1.6.
2.10 The process is identical for a double awning sail (on both sides). The procedure from point 1.6
must be carried out twice.
3. Assembly of the balancer posts
3.1 During installation, it is important to ensure that all dimensions are observed according to the
manufacturer's specifications and order dimensions, and that both balancers are aligned symmetrically
and parallel to the direction of travel of the awning sail.

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3.2 After aligning the balancers, drill the holes (4 per balancer) into the foundations (size at least
80x60x80cm HxWxD).
3.3 Recommended assembly with injection mortar and M12 threaded rods. (like point 2.6). After the
mortar has hardened, place a threaded nut on each of the threaded rods to adjust the balancer in all
directions.
3.4 Plumb the balancers using the nuts under the balancers.
3.5 Tighten all screws.
3.6 The balancer boxes are either completely covered or delivered without a cover, depending on the
order.
Make sure that the balancers should be accessible at all times in order to be able to carry out any
repairs or maintenance. If the cladding is installed on site, it must be possible to open it at any time.
Do not loosen any screws on the cable drum or try to open it. The balancers are already pretensioned
when delivered. There is a high risk of injury if handled incorrectly.
4. Extending and hanging in the awning sail
The end positions should be set with the balancer boxes open so that the steel cable on the
drum can be observed at all times during the setting phase.
4.1 The end points on the motor are not yet programmed into the awning sail. The end positions are
only programmed after the sail has been attached.
4.2 Extend the awning sail far enough to hook the carabiners into the rope eyelet of the balancer post.
Never loosen the clamp stone before retracting the awning sail !!!
4.3 Retract the awning sail until the clamp stone on the steel cable of the balancer post is approx. 10-
20cm away from the post and stop the awning sail.
Danger! The octagonal plate can fall down after retracting the awning sail. Remove/hold immediately
after retraction.
Verify with your local structural engineer.

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4.4 Remove the clamp stone and the octagonal plate.
5. Adjusting the end positions of the awning sail
In the case of a balancer with integrated height adjustment, the end positions are already set
at the factory
5.1 For programming the end positions, please refer to the enclosed operating instructions from the
motor manufacturer.
5.2 The end position in the extended position should be at least 10 cm away from the post profile.
The motor can overheat if the awning sail is extended and retracted frequently in a short period of
time. The engine switches off for safety reasons. After a waiting time of approx. 20-30 minutes, the
awning can be moved on.
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This is NOT a defect, but a safety feature of the engine.
5.3 Adjust the end position when retracted so that the drop profile still has a distance of approx. 1 cm
to the shaft.
Due to the high spring tension of the balancers and the winding properties of the fabric, it is possible
that the front rail is slightly curved when it is retracted. This is due to technical reasons and is NOT a
defect or reason for complaint.
6. Programming and positioning of the wind sensor
6.1 The programming and commissioning of the wind sensor can be found in the enclosed
manufacturer's operating instructions.
6.2 The wind sensor must be positioned in such a way that it can detect the wind in the area of the
awning sail at any time. Depending on the location, several wind monitors may be required.
Incorrect positioning/programming or not installing a wind sensor can lead to damage to the
awning sail and personal injury!
In these cases, any liability and guarantee claim expires.
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Floor plate for the free-standing frame (millimeters [inches]) Galvanized steel
Base plate flush for the free-standing frame (millimeters [inches]) galvanized steel

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Wall bracket without protection roof (Millimeter [Inch]) A2 Stainless steel
Wall bracket with protection roof (mm [inch]) A2 stainless steel

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Balancer (Millimeter [Inch])
All information contained in this document was provided by the
manufacturer of the components for this particular model. As a
fabricator/distributor, Retractableawnings.com Inc. claims no
liability with respect to these documents as we are not engineers
and did not complete any of the information, engineering or
calculations in this document.
All measurements in this document are metric. To convert from
metric (meters, centimeters and millimeters) to imperial (feet
and inches) visit this website:
http://www.onlineconversion.com/length_common.htm