General Awnings Instructions
1 choose the awning width measure the width of your door including any trim.
General awnings instructions. Last january s snows delivered the fatal blow when portions of the wood framework collapsed. I also have a massive database of awning frame diagrams and instructions available to download they are now almost all on the website. Years of sun and storms but most recently hurricanes irene and sandy brought instability to this fixture. 3 select your desired awning color select the awning panel.
To ensure proper appearance select the. Looking at the front of the awning the louvers should appear straight up and down. Window and door awnings reduce your consumption of energy by keeping your home cooler during the summer months window awnings will prolong the life of your furniture and flooring by protecting them from direct sunlight. 2 choose the awning projection custom projections are available.
The first step to any sort of construction project is to fully consult with the company you intend to use. 17 reviews of general awnings the setting. With the awning properly aligned attach mounting. Larger projections are available for larger orders.
Click the button for your make of awning. Hold the arm supports to the square bar and then transfer this measurement in from. 1100 series door canopy with support arms assembly installation guide 1500 series door canopy with sidewings assembly installation guide 2700 series door awning assembly installation guide 3100 series window awning assembly installation guide. This is going to give you a basic idea about what is available and what the overall process is.
When we bought our home in 1986 we inherited an 8 x10 wooden framework and corrugated fiberglass awning attached to the back of the garage. They sold me a door awning for my house. General awning installation instructions it is always helpful to be fully informed when making a decision about getting an awning. I bought a awning from general awnings on the intenet and called them about a door awning.
I have pdfs outlining general care for your awning and advice on fitting zip sliders click the buttons below. Looking at the side of the awning the louvers should be parallel to the mounting surface. Measure the distance from each end of the square bar to the center of the bolts that. When it came i started to slide the peaces together to assemble it the peaces keep coming apart i got them to stay barely but it was very flimsy afterwards.
Locate the s mark closest to each of the a marks allowing at least 1 on each side.