Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
Minimum height for retractable awning.
The product utilizes a rugged 6063 t5 aluminum alloy frame with lateral arms that expand and retract using twin 316 grade stainless steel cables to ensure many years of reliable use.
Then rotate the set of allen screws you have just exposed in step 3.
These are the minimum mounting heights as measured straight up from your deck or patio surface.
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Measuring the height is a little trickier.
The mounting height must be higher how much higher depends on how far out the awning projects.
For maximum strength the awning drops 3 per foot of projection so a 10 projection awning should hang a minimum of 30 lower in the front than the mount point.
Some industry experts recommend a minimum height of 7 or 8 feet to allow for people to stand under the canopy without feeling cramped.
Instruct your helper to lift the awning s arm to the preferred height.
Secure mounting means the brackets must be installed into studs joists headers or other major structural members plywood sheeting is just not strong enough.
Keep in mind that a retractable awning weighs in the area of 7 to 10 pounds per foot so you will need to securely install the mounting brackets to support that weight.
Ask your helper to release the front bar check if the desired height has been reached and tighten the screws.
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See our technical page for mounting height requirements.
When determining the height to mount retractable awnings also consider the pitch of the awning.
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Advaning s s slim series awnings are light weight durable and easy to use.
Awnings can be mounted on your roof or soffit to add height.
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The appropriate height of an awning that shades your deck will depend on a variety of factors including the width and length of your deck and how far across you want the awning to project.
Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above.
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A minimum of 80 inches is needed from the front bar of a fully extended awning to the ground.
1000xt models require only 7 feet.
This is how low the front end of the awning drops.
You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning at least 7 feet and 6 inches.
