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APPLICATION G – INSTALLATION ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET TO ROOF:
(ROOF BRACKETS MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY)
WE HIGHLY REQUME THAT YOU HIRE A PROFESSIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL THE ROOF MOUNT BRACKETS AND
AWNING. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE INJURY TO THE INSTALLER AND DAMAGER THE PROPERTY.
Place a ladder safely on a flat, dry, stable surface at both ends of where the awning will be installed.
Using a stud finder, mark the center of all boards that the eaves are secured to 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 bother ends of where the awning will be installed on that line.
There should be one bracket within one foot of each end or close to the lateral arms and then the rest of the bracket(s)
evenly spaced across the awning torsion bar. Choose and mark the best rafters to install the brackets into given those
requirements.
Purchase one piece of galvanized flashing 12”W X 24” D and (3) 5/16” rubber washers per bracket. Using the bottom holes
in the base bracket (A) as a template, mark and cut 5/16” holes along the centerline of the flashing, 6” from each side.
Install the rubber washer between the bracket and the flashing.
Using stiff putty knife pry the shingles apart 24” (about 24” wide) back from the edge of the roof.
Slip the back of the flashing at least 8” under the shingles. Center the holes and rubber washers over the selected rafters.
Install wall brackets securely on the face of brackets (B) ith the nuts, washer and bolts provided.
Insert a 5/16” X 1” hex bolt into the bottom holes of brackets (A) and (B). Install lock washers and nuts loosely.
Using a ratchet and 9/16” socket, install 5/16” X 1” hex bolts, lock washers and buts to secure the support arms (C) tot eh
inside edges of bracket A.
Using a level, install the support arm to bracket B through the holes that most closely set bracket B vertical.
Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
Seal the shingles back together with quality roofing sealer.
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