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1 SOLAIR SELECT Lateral Arm Retractable Awning System MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 00 EDITION April, 00

2 WELCOME SOLAIR SELECT Lateral Arm Retractable Awning System The Solair Select Lateral Arm Retractable Awning offers many unique features and will provide years of service and sun protection. The following advantages make this an easy choice to enhance you outdoor living experience. Stylish Solair Select design provides both beauty and fabric protection. Available in three widths:, 5 8 and 9 5 Powered with a Somfy Altus remote control motor and protected with an Eolis 3D wind sensor, it s the perfect marriage of convenience and safety. Arms are easily adjusted for pitch with the simple crank of a gear. This allows for better sun protection in the Spring and Fall when the sun is lower on the horizon. Unique hinged front bar attachment offers flexibility and reduces stress on the arms. Front bar guide pins ensure even retraction of the arms. Available in three stock Sunbrella patterns Black, Forest Green and Heather Beige. Can be customized with a wide selection of patterns available from your local awning retailer. Unique front bar design helps keep the valance clean from run off and pollution. Large arms with double cable design provide superior strength and a tight fabric fit. Solair Select retractable awnings carry the internationally recognized TUV certification signifying their quality, durability and workmanship. Warranty coverage includes: 5year limited warranty on the Solair Select Retractable Awning framework. 0year limited warranty on Sunbrella fabrics. 5year warranty on Somfy Motors. All warranties are good from the day of purchase.

3 CROSS SECTION OF ASSEMBLED SOLAIR SELECT 9.45 End Bracket for Cassette Upper Cassette Profile Roller Tube Front Bar Front Bar Attachment Internal Center Support Square Bar 9.06 Valance Arm Wall Bracket Pitch Adjustment Gear Cross Section of Assembled Solair Select System in Retracted Position (Illustration not to full scale)

4 WALL BRACKET 3

5 SOFFITCEILING BRACKET 4

6 SOLAIR SELECT TWO ARM DETAIL Item No Item Description Wall Mount Bracket Roller Tube (70xmm) Aluminum Gudgeon Round Shaft Motor (Item #: /5 8 : 74768; Item #: 9 5 : 7477) Internal Center Support 59 Crank Solair Select Nut (M6) Square Bar (40x40xmm) Pitch Adjustment Gear (Includes left and right) Arm (Includes left and right) Front Bar Attachment Front Bar End Cap (Includes left and right) Front Bar Lower Cassette Profile Upper Cassette Profile End Bracket for Cassette (Includes left and right) End Bearing Rivet (4x0mm) Awning Arm Stop Pin Item# White L / 7635 R 7644 L / 7645 R L / 767 R 764 L / 7640 R Item# Latte L / 765 R 760 L / 760 R L / 7606 R 768 L / 769 R Quantity

7 SOLAIR SELECT THREE ARM DETAIL Item No Item Description Wall Mount Bracket Roller Tube (70xmm) Aluminum Gudgeon Round Shaft Motor (Item #: /5 8 : 74768; Item #: 9 5 : 7477) Internal Center Support 59 Crank Solair Select Nut (M6) Square Bar (40x40xmm) Pitch Adjustment Gear (Includes left and right) Arm (Includes left and right) Front Bar Attachment Front Bar End Cap (Includes left and right) Front Bar Lower Cassette Profile Upper Cassette Profile End Bracket for Cassette (Includes left and right) End Bearing Rivet (4x0mm) Awning Arm Stop Pin Item# White L / 7635 R 7644 L / 7645 R L / 767 R 764 L / 7640 R Item# Latte L / 765 R 760 L / 760 R L / 7606 R 768 L / 769 R Quantity

8 (Refer to Drawing Below) COVER FABRICATION (A) Do not use 60 wide material in the manufacturing of the cover. For proper alignment of the cover seams with the internal roller tube supports, covers must be made from 46 wide fabric. This applies to each of the three widths of Solair Select frames. (B) Cut lengths: Cut length to be 8. This allows for 6 of actual cover, plus for each hem pocket. For the valance, cut length is to be 0 which allows for an 8 valance plus for each hem. (C) Seam widths together using a double needle lock stitch (not chain stitch) machine, trim to size and square cover. Cut off valance. (D) The finished width of the cover should be approximately 8 less than the overall unit. Exact measurement should be determined by measuring the length of the roller tube and deducting. (E) Allow width for a Single hem on each side of the cover. (Hot knife the edges of the material before hemming.) (F) The top and bottom of the cover along with the top of the separate valance are to be finished with ¼ poly tubing in the hems. Z Y A IMPORTANT FABRICATION GUIDE To prevent bagging in finished cover, there are three critical dimensions which must be exact: FINISHED WIDTH: FINISHED LENGTH: FINISHED DIAGONALS: (C) MUST BE THE SAME MEASUREMENT AT THE FRONT BAR AS IT IS AT THE ROLLER. (A) EDGES AND EACH SEAM MUST BE THE SAME LENGTH. (Z AND Y) MUST BE THE SAME. 7

9 SOLAIR PRODUCTS SUGGESTED TOOLS LIST NOTE: Also see our installation instructions. This is a suggested list. Other tools m ay be needed. Suggested Tools: ea. 8 0 ft. Ladders ea. Extension Ladders ea. Long Extension Ladder ft. 3/8 in. Variable Speed Drill Level ( 3 ft.) Small Level (Bullet) for Leveling Brackets on Wall Piece of String Line 50 ft. with Line Level Miscellaneous Drill Bits (a set of 0 each) Small 6 in. x /8 in. Pilot Bit (for probing) 5/6 in. Bit (for predrilling for 3/8 in. lag bolts) Hammer Drill with 5/8 in. Bit for Lead Shields (Avoid using when drilling through hollow block.) Hammer Miscellaneous Screw Drivers (Standard and Phillips) Ratchet Preferred Ratchet Set 3/8 in. Driver (US and Metric) / in., 3mm, 7mm, 0mm, mm Extension for Ratchet Set, and a Deep Socket 3mm Knife Open End Wrenches (same size as sockets above) Metal Cutting Saw Measuring Tape 5 ft. and 30 ft. Pencil Allen Wrench Set (US and Metric) Silicone Caulking/gun (clear, white, beige and black for roof mount) Miscellaneous Snips and Vice Grips Motor Test Kit (This is a Somfy Product, which can be ordered from Tri Vantage.) Extension Cords Bolts and Supplies Needed: Miscellaneous 4/ in. to 6 in. long by 3/8 in. Lag Bolts; Plated, not stainless or galvanized. Lag Shields for Brick for 3/8 in. Lag Bolts Small Screws and Fasteners for Attaching Electrical Wiring Along the Wall Optional: Reciprocating Saw (to cut pipe spaces if needed when siding is soft.) Glue Gun Epoxy for Brick Installations 8

10 COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLAIR SELECT AWNING FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY, INSURE THAT EACH ARM IS SECURELY TIED DOWN TO SQUARE SUPPORT TUBE TO PREVENT ARM FROM SPRINGING FORWARD. Cassette Disassembly To easily disassemble the cassette and to facilitate the cover installation, first mount the unit to a surface. Adequate width of space is needed to insure the upper cassette can slide off of the lower cassette. To access the roller tube for fabric installation, first remove the upper half of the cassette. (Note: The upper half separates from the lower half by sliding apart. The lower half of the cassette remains attached to the square support tube and is not removed.) Begin by removing the upper four screws from the end bracket on the motor end of the frame. DO NOT REMOVE ANY ADDITIONAL SCREWS FROM THIS BRACKET. Make note of each screw s original location, as it must reenter its original location when cover installation is complete. (See photo at right.) This allows for release of the upper cassette housing from the end bracket. Motor End View Remove only these four screws. Next, remove the bracket from the opposite end. Do this by removing the five screws found in the end of the bracket. Again, make note of each screw s original location, as it must reenter its original location when cover installation is complete. (See Opposite End View.) Next, remove the 7 MM bolt, found on the bottom of the bracket (requires a 5mm Allen wrench). This allows for the entire bracket to separate from the cassette, the roller tube and the square support tube. (See Left End View.) Opposite End View Remove 7 MM Bolt from here. (On left end of unit.) Carefully remove the upper cassette from the lower cassette by sliding the two sections apart. Roller tube is now exposed and fabric cover can be installed. 9

11 COVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SOLAIR SELECT AWNING Cover Attachment Insert one each fabric lock onto the roller tube channel with the flat end first towards the motor and the machine screw head exposed above the channel. No fabric locks are required for the front bar. The screws securing the front bar end caps to the front bar also serve as the fabric locks. Install fabric onto the unit. Insert the back hem of the fabric cover into the roller tube channel and front hem into the top front channel of the front bar. Slide the fabric simultaneously onto the roller tube and the front bar, until it covers the frame. Center the fabric onto the frame. Slide the valance into the lower front bar channel making sure it is centered with the cover. Insert the remaining fabric lock (pointed end first) into the roller tube channel. Tighten the fabric lock screw. Cassette Reassembly On the motor end, align the end bracket to the cassette and reinstall the four screws removed earlier. Be certain screws are entering their original locations in the cassette housing. On the opposite end, reinstall the end bracket to the square support tube. (To facilitate repositioning the roller tube into the end bracket, consider the use of a looped cord, placed around the roller tube end and lift the tube into place as the end bracket is reattached.) Next, reattach the 7 MM bolt back in place on the bottom of the square support tube. Realign the cassette to the end bracket and reinstall the five screws removed earlier. Again, be certain the screws are entering their original locations in the cassette housing. Using the remote transmitter, roll the fabric onto the tube by pressing the up direction on the transmitter. (See diagram below.) Make sure fabric is rolling over the top of the roller tube. Remove ties from the arms and square support tube. Arms should be held securely by the fabric cover. Set motor limits according to the Somfy directions. (See page 6.) 0

12 AWNING SIZE CONFIGURATIONS Recommended Arm, Mounting Bracket Arrangement A = minimum to 0 maximum approximate rule of thumb per foot of overall awning width up to 0. Each end wall bracket must be placed within of an arm, preferably between the cassette support and the arm. This rule also applies to all other arms. If this rule cannot be adhered to an additional wall bracket must be used. All brackets must be mounted into studs or structural members. and

13 INSTALLATION ATTENTION!! Please be sure all nuts, bolts and screws are thoroughly tightened prior to installation, as they may have loosened during transportation. IMPORTANT!! Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Check your shipment to confirm that all components have been received. Inspect to insure that the location at which the retractable awning is to be installed is free from any interference, such as, vents, lights, downspouts, trim, etc. There must be a minimum of 9 ½ of vertical clear space on the surface on which you plan to mount the awning. Determine the ground clearance needed under the front bar. On a private residence, this should be at least 7 feet. On a commercial building, it should be a minimum of 8 feet. A 3/ pitch (awning angle) is suggested (i.e., 3 of drop for every ( Ft) of projection) for this 0 projection, the awning s installation height upon the wall will be a minimum of 9 ½ from ground level (7 Ft ). For a commercial installation, this height will be a minimum of 0 ½ from ground level. Wind has the greatest impact on the installation of the awning. Even moderate winds can put great stress on the brackets and their installation. Therefore, the proper installation of the wall brackets is the most important aspect of the awning mounting. All wall brackets must be in line and level in order for the unit to fit freely in the brackets. In order to ensure brackets are level on wall or siding, shims may be required. First, locate where brackets are to be mounted to wall. This is done by placing the awning next to the designated wall. The brackets will have to be spaced out properly as determined by the wall studs. Wall brackets should be firmly attached to all studs. Wall brackets are not to be mounted where the arms of the awning attach to the square support tube. The wall bracket should be located between the cassette bracket and the arm. Install the outermost bracket (on each end) inside or outside of the outer arm attachment, but no farther than inches away from the arm attachment. On an and 5 8 wide awning, install the third and fourth bracket, distributed as equally as possible between the other two brackets. See arrangement diagram of Arm and Bracket on page 9. On the 9 5 Solair Select, six wall brackets are supplied. As described for the 5 8 model, mount one bracket on each end, between the cassette bracket and the arm. The remaining four brackets should be mounted equally between the two outer brackets. See arrangement diagram of Arm and Bracket on page 9. RECOMMENDED WALL MEASUREMENTS FRONT BAR GROUND LEVEL FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION The front bar height for a private residence should be 7 0 from ground level. The height for a commercial building is 8 0. With a standard awning pitch of 8, the placement of the awning brackets will be determined by allowing 3 wall height for each arm foot. This location will be the center of the roller tube. 40º pitch is possible.

14 FASTENING TO SURFACES BRICK OR BLOCK (a) Make sure that the face is structured and not just an unsupported facade. (b) Make sure the bricks are full brick and run from the ground through the second floor, for sufficient weight strength. The brackets should be bolted into the wood beams or studs for security. For mounting into block use toggle style fasteners. Longer bolts are needed. (c) Make sure the wall is flat if not, the brackets will not align properly. If not flat, mount a pressure treated x 8 wood board to the wall and fasten through the beam. SIDING Two common methods are used when fastening into siding: OPTION : Using a pressure treated wood board The board can then be stained, painted or clad with siding to match the house (a) (b) Mount a x 8 board to the house and fasten the brackets through the board into the header and studs. Longer bolts are needed. Bolt through board and into studs. OPTION : Using a spacer between the bracket and wood (a) Find the studs or header on which the awning can be mounted. (b) Drill a hole / deep down to the studs. Use a / pipe 3/4 long as a spacer between the bracket and the wood stud. The spacer should be cut to extend /4 beyond the surface of the siding. Always caulk around the holes. (c) Always predrill the studs to avoid splitting them when tightening the bolts. Longer bolts are needed in this case. 3

15 FASTENING TO SURFACES WOOD FRAME HOUSE (a) Doors and windows can be used to find the studs and headers. Use a stud finder and measuring tape to locate the best spot for the brackets. Whatever studs you can find on the inside can usually be utilized on the outside. Make sure the bolts are long enough to anchor 3 into solid wood studs. (b) Always predrill the holes to avoid splitting the studs. (c) Do not overtighten the bolts you will strip the thread. CEILING MOUNT: (a) Make sure the soffit or joists are strong enough to support the extended awning. (b) Make sure you have enough clearance to mount the awning. The minimum height of a retracted awning is without eye for pitch adjustment. Ceiling brackets are an additional cost. ROOF MOUNT: Roof mount installation is strongly cautioned. Insure that the unit s installation location, relative to the roof s edge, allows for sufficient access to reach, and to operate any gears which may be a part of the awning (i.e. manual override gear, awning gear, arm pitch adjustment gear). (a) This mounting type is recommended when there are insufficient head clearance or obstructions in the way. The brackets should be mounted as close as possible to the edge yet far enough in to get a solid mount. Pitch adjustment may be restricted if unit is too close to the roof line. (b) The fastening of this bracket is similar to a wood surface mount. Make sure to locate the roof rafters. Make sure the lag bolts penetrate at least 3 into the rafters. (c) Predrill all holes with a small drill bit. Caulk into the holes, under and around the roof bracket to form a tight seal. (d) This type of installation is recommended to be used on asphalt shingles and may not be appropriate on slate or clay roofs. 4

16 SOLAIR SELECT PITCH ADJUSTMENT The Solair Select includes a variable pitch adjustment. Pitch can easily be modified by the end user. Maximum pitch is approximately 40º. To utilize this feature, do the following:. Insert winding eye into pitch adjustment gear housing. Lock eye into place by tightening the set screw located on the side of the gear housing.. With hand crank, turn winding eye in the counterclockwise direction to lower the arm and clockwise to raise the arm. 3. Use builtin level on the front bar to attain level results. Caution: Make Sure The Awning Is Level Prior To Being Retracted! Lock winding eye in place with set screw Insert winding eye completely into gear housing Solair Select Lateral Arm Retractable Awning 5

17 MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS This Solair Select Retractable Awning includes a Somfy Altus RTS remote control motor and the added feature of the newly improved Eolis 3D remote wind sensor. Please follow the factory visual reference guide (below) when setting your limit switches and adding your sensors. STEP Initiate programming by pressing both the Up and Down buttons at the same time until the motor jogs. NOTE: After every command, the motor will jog to confirm. STEP Check the directions by pressing the Up or Down buttons (the motor will work in momentary function). To change the direction, press and hold the Stop button until the motor jogs. STEP 3 Bring the motor to the desired upper limit. Now press both the Stop and Down buttons until the motor moves, then release. Stop the motor where the lower limit should be set, you can adjust by pressing the Up or Down buttons. STEP 4 Press and hold the Stop and Up buttons until the motor moves up. The motor will stop at the original upper limit point. Adjust if necessary. STEP 5 Press and hold the Stop button until the motor jogs to confirm the limit setting. STEP 6 Press and hold the Program button on the back of the transmitter until the motor jogs. It will now operate in a maintained function. Double check limits as a precaution. TO ADJUST LIMITS To change the lower limit: Move the motor to its current lower limit position and let it stop. Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously until the motor jogs, then release. Adjust to a new lower limit position. Press the Stop button until the motor jogs, then release. Check new limit. To change the upper limit: Move the motor to its current upper limit position and let it stop. Press the Up and Down buttons simultaneously until the motor jogs, then release. Adjust to a new upper limit position. Press the Stop button until the motor jogs, then release. Check new limit. Please contact SOMFY for detailed installation instructions. Somfy Systems, Inc To add a remote/channel or sun and wind sensor: First press the programming button on the back of the already programmed remote until the motor jogs. Then press the programming button on the remote or wind sensor that you would like to add until the motor jogs. To reset the motor: You will need to disconnect power (0vac) for seconds, reconnect for 0 seconds, disconnect for another seconds and reconnect. The motor should start to move and then stop on its own (If this does not happen, continue to perform the disconnects until it does). Once the motor stops moving on its own, press and hold the programming button on the back of the remote and count to ten without letting go. The motor should jog twice. 6

18 3D SENSOR GUIDE The Solair Select Retractable Awning is equipped with the latest wind protection technology from Somfy. The following instructions will make the set up process a breeze. Note: Prior to set up, first install ea. AAA batteries (included). 3D WireFree Quick Reference Guide STEP Make sure the "DOWN" button on the remote extends the awning. STEP Slide the mounting plate off the 3D housing. With the awning extended, install the mounting plate using the preferred method suggested by the awning manufacturer. (Space for the awning manufacturer to affix a label with their phone number or preferred method for mounting (adhesive, tabs...). STEP 3 Remove the sensor housing using a small srewdriver. STEP 4 Install the batteries. Make sure the red light blinks. STEP 5 Press the programming button on the back of the remote until the awning jogs. STEP 6 Press the programming button on the 3D until the awning jogs. STEP 7 Adjust the sensor dial to (4). ( Most sensitive, 9 Least sensitive) STEP 8 Put the sensor electronics back in the housing. STEP 9 Slide the housing back on the mounting plate. STEP 0 Test the sensor by pushing up and down on the awning front bar or arm until it begins to retract. You can use the remote to stop the awning after 5 seconds (first test mode). STEP Bring it back out and test it again. You can use the remote to stop the awning after 5 seconds (second test mode). STEP Make adjustments to the sensitivity if needed and test it again. TI N BY SOMFY SYSTEMS, INC

19 WARRANTY This Solair Select Lateral Arm Retractable Awning is covered under the following Warranties: Solair Select Retractable Awning LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT THE LIMITED WARRANTY COVERS: The awning framework, including extruded, and die cast component parts, springs and cable, if found by us to be defective in workmanship or materials within the period of coverage. Powder coated and painted finishes are excluded from this limited warranty. WHAT THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE IS: Five Years from the date of original installation. Should the purchaser notify their dealer within 36 months from the date of original installation, the defective component will be replaced at nocharge. After three years (36 months), but within five years (60 months) from the date of the original purchase, a defective component will be replaced for a cost of /60th of the full retail cost of the component for each month of use prior to the claim. WHAT WE WILL DO: Repair or replace, at our election, any defective part at no cost, providing you (the original owner of the awning) follow the procedure described below. WHAT WE WILL NOT DO: We are not responsible for damages due to faulty fabrication, installation or reinstallation. We assume no liability for damage to the structure to which the awning is attached or to the property located underneath the awning. This limited warranty does not cover damage from acts of God, ice, snow, hail, high winds, vandalism, neglect or improper use. This limited warranty does not cover degradation due to salt corrosion (corrosion, oxidation, rust, chipping or peeling of paint) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WHAT YOU MUST DO: You must notify Tri Vantage, LLC in writing, of your claim. Include proof of purchase or invoice. We will then notify you of the proper return procedure. We will not accept any returns without prior written authorization. STATE LAW RIGHTS: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Solair, Sunbrella & Tri Vantage are registered trademarks of Glen Raven, Inc. Somfy is a registered trademark of Somfy Systems, Inc. 8 SUNBRELLA (for units purchased with Sunbrella covers) Limited Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if a sample of the fabric and a copy of the invoice for the item purchased is submitted showing date of original purchase. What is Covered? This limited warranty covers the fabric becoming unserviceable because of loss of color or strength from normal usage and exposure conditions, including sunlight, mildew and atmospheric chemicals. Consumer is responsible for normal care and cleaning of the fabric. The warranty covers fabric only. Glen Raven s liability is expressly limited to this warranty. Coverage Period For Sunbrella, this limited warranty coverage runs for ten years from the date of original installation. What will Glen Raven do? Glen Raven will supply new fabric free to replace the fabric that becomes unserviceable. How To Get Service. Call the dealer or retailer from whom you purchased the product, to inspect the claim. They, in turn, will contact the manufacturer of the item purchased. The manufacturer will then contact Glen Raven and secure replacement fabric for you. SOMFY OFFERS END PRODUCT SUPPLIERS A 5 YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL MOTORS AND CONTROLS. SPECIFICALLY, SOMFY WARRANTS ITS MOTORS AND CONTROLS TO BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL AND PROPOER USE FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS COMMENCING WITH THE DATE STAMPED ON EACH PRODUCT. IF THE SOMFY PRODUCT FAILS WITHIN THIS 5 YEAR PERIOD, WE WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH YOUR END PRODUCT SUPPLIER.

20 CARE OF YOUR RETRACTABLE AWNING SYSTEM This product will provide many years of satisfactory service if cared for properly. Proper maintenance is important if maximum life of the product is desired. Routine care is quite simple but certain recommended procedures should be followed.. Your awning should be in the retracted position when you are not on the premises. The awning should not be extended during high winds, or rain storms.. For extended storage periods, make sure your awning is dry and clean before retracting. 3. If installation is near salt water, please wash the awning twice monthly with fresh water and spray all moving parts with silicone. Be careful not to spray the fabric. 4. Keep dirt, leaves and other debris from accumulating on the awning surface. See separate manufacturer s warranty on fabric care. 5. See separate manufacturer s warranty on Somfy motors. Motorized units should be set at the time of installation for proper extension and retraction. If your awning gets out of adjustment, please contact your awning dealer. Do not attempt to reset the motor limit switches as this could cause damage to the motor and the framework. NOTES

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