2.2 SQUARE
If the fabric on the awning is out of square, it could cause
the fabric to telescope in one direction when rolling up, or
to not hang properly in the open position.
To check fabric for square, measure from the top right
hand corner of the fabric to the bottom left hand corner at
the poly rope. Now measure from the top left hand
corner to the bottom right hand corner as shown below.
Distance from fabric to end
cap (same on each end)
In this check, the difference of the two dimensions should
be no more than one inch. If it is more, the fabric is out
of square, and replacement would be necessary.
2.3 ROLLER TUBE
The roller tube is a coated
3-1/2
inch diameter tube. It
has three symmetrical grooves to retain the poly ropes
of the awning fabric.
If the fabric appears to have more than normal sag, the
roller tube deflection must be taken into consideration.
Depending on the length of the awning, the roller tube
can deflect from one to five inches with the awning in
the open position.
Installing a tension rafter will usually remove 80 per cent
of sag and roller tube deflection.
If the roller tube is bent, it will bounce up and down
when opening and closing the awning.
2.4 TORSION
The torsion assembly has a wound coil spring which
provides tension on the roller tube to roll the awning up
into the closed position.
The right hand torsion end cap contains a cam assembly
which allows one-person set-up of the awning by
pre-
ventina rollback.
#6 MACHINE SCREW TOP CASTING
TORSION SPRING
STABILIZER ASSEMB
ROLLER TUBE
TS
When difficulties are experienced in rolling the awning up,
the tension on the torsion should be checked. In most
cases adding a few turns of torque to each end will
correct the problem. If all tension has been lost, refer to
the following chart and apply the specified number of
turns as indicated. This must be done with the awning
rolled up close to the awning rail of the wall.
TORSION ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
NUMBER OF FULL TURNS
AWNING
SUNCHASER
LENGTH
HOME AWNING
8'
8
9
8
10
8
11’
8
12’
8
13
9
14
9
15
10
16
10
17’ 12
18’ 12
19’
13
20’ 13
21’ 13
22’ 14
23
14
24’ 14
25’ 14
AWNING RAIL
TOP CASTING
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AWNING RAIL
TOP CASTING
RIGHT HAND SIDE
(VIEWED FROM FRONT)
LEFT HAND SIDE
(VIEWED FROM REAR)
When winding the torsion, be sure to wind in the proper
direction.
A
WARNING
SEVERE INJURIES CAN RESULT FROM
THE SPINNING TOP CASTING. USE VISE
GRIPS@ (NEVER BARE HANDS) TO
GRASP TOP CASTING WHILE LOADING
TORSION.
Note: Rewinding must be done with the
Awning Fabric rolled up all the way.
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