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- Page 1 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION AND MEASURING GUIDELINES (INCLUDES THE SRS V2) 11/2019...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA SRS V2 (Side Retention System) Safety and Warning Advice + General Advice ..2 Awning ............22 Fixings ............3 • Exploded view diagram ........22 Characteristics of Awning Fabrics ....4 • Flow Chart ............23 Options and Limitations ........ -
Page 4: Safety And Warning Advice + General Advice
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL SAFETY AND WARNING ADVICE A minimum of 2 people are necessary for proper installation. PLEASE NOTE: Installation fixings will NOT be supplied with any of the ALPHA Awning Series. Please refer to fixing section. Each installation should be assessed on a case by case scenario. WARNING! –... -
Page 5: Fixings
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL FIXINGS Due to possible differences in specification, application and interpretation of results, users must make their own evaluation of the product to determine the suitability of fixings and their intended use. ITEM TITLE DESCRIPTION Counter Sunk (Zenith) 10g x 50mm Used to side fix channels. -
Page 6: Characteristics Of Awning Fabrics
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AWNING FABRICS Some slight fabric curling may occur on fabric edge on large applications, whilst the following characteristics are considered normal occurrences. • Creasing (Figs. 1, 2) • Puckering (Figs. 3, 4 & 5) •... -
Page 7: Options And Limitations
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL OPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS CRANK GEAR MOTORISED INTERNAL CORD OVERALL MAX WIDTH 5000mm 5000mm 3500mm OVERALL MAX DROP 4000mm 4000mm 2900mm OVERALL MIN DROP 300mm 300mm 300mm MAX AREA 16 Sqm 16 Sqm 10 Sqm MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS Accurate measuring of the ALPHA Awning Series is vital for successful fitting and consequential use. -
Page 8: Component Dimensions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL COMPONENT DIMENSIONS 125mm 130mm 14.7mm CABLE GUIDE HEADBOX 100mm 50mm UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION BRACKET BOTTOM RAIL 30mm 52mm DEEP CHANNEL BOTTOM CABLE BRACKET 50mm ALPHA SRS V2 PIVOT ARM FRONT RAIL Page 6... -
Page 9: Open Roller Installation
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL OPEN ROLLER INSTALLATION STEP 1 - MARK FIXING HOLES FOR THE FIRST BRACKET STEP 2 - DRILL FIXING HOLES STEP 3 - INSTALL THE FIRST BRACKET STEP 4 - MEASURE OVERALL WIDTH STEP 5 - REPEAT STEPS 1,2 & 3 FOR THE SECOND BRACKET Page 7... -
Page 10: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL OPEN ROLLER INSTALLATION STEP 1/2/3 - FACE FIT INSTALL IDLE END DRIVE END REVEAL FIT INSTALL IDLE END DRIVE END CEILING FIT INSTALL IDLE END DRIVE END Brackets will come pre-assembled with idle and drive end components attached. The orientation of these components on the brackets will be determined by the fixing orientation specified on the order form. -
Page 11: Headbox Installation
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL HEADBOX INSTALLATION STEP 1 - OPEN THE HEADBOX STEP 2 - REMOVE ROLLER TUBE STEP 3 - MARK & PRE DRILL HEADBOX BACK PANEL - MARK FIXING HOLES ON INSTALLATION SURFACE - DRILL FIXING HOLES ON INSTALLATION SURFACE - INSTALL HEADBOX THROUGH BRACKETS ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION SPREADER PLATE... -
Page 12: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL HEADBOX INSTALL STEP 1 - OPEN THE HEADBOX STEP 2 - REMOVE ROLLER TUBE Open the headbox front cover by unscrewing the bottom Pull out the idle end locking pin and remove the roller screw on the headbox end cap. Repeat on opposite side. tube idle end first. - Page 13 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEPS 3 - CEILING FIT INSTALL IDLE END DRIVE END Mark and drill the head box back plate where the fixings will go. NOTE: Always secure the headbox back panel through the installation brackets or spreader plate! •...
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Page 14: Installing The Roller Tube
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ROLLER TUBE STEP 1 - INSTALL THE DRIVE END STEP 2 - INSTALL THE IDLE END OPTIONAL: STEP 3 - ATTACH THE HEADBOX FRONT COVER OPTIONAL: INTERNAL TAPE WINCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 12... -
Page 15: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ROLLER TUBE STEP 1 i - MOTORISED STEP 1 ii - CRANK Motorised – Insert motor into motor bracket then secure using Crank – insert crank pin into crank gear motor clip STEP 2 A - INSERT PIVOT PIN STEP 1 iii - INTERNAL TAPE WINCH Internal Tape Winch –... - Page 16 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL INTERNAL TAPE WINCH INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS INTERNAL TAPE WINCH INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS INTERNAL TAPE WINCH INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS Fitting Internal Tape Winch Fitting Internal Tape Winch Fitting Internal Tape Winch - Unscrew the cover of the internal tape winch and note the direction in which the tape runs off the spool.
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Page 17: Alpha Straight Drop Awning
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA STRAIGHT DROP Part Description Part Description 46.608.XXX HEADBOX END CAP LH & RH 46.502.XXX 9:1 GEAR 46.005.XXX HEADBOX BACK PLATE 46.524.000 PLAIN BOTTOM RAIL END CAP 46.012.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (CLOSED) 46.517.000 R BOTTOM RAIL LOCKING PIN 46.013.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (OPEN) 46.500.000... -
Page 18: Flow Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA STRAIGHT DROP AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 i - OPEN ROLLER INSTALL (pg7) ii - HEADBOX INSTALL (pg9) STEP 2 INSTALL ROLLER TUBE (pg12) STEP 3 i - INSTALL HOLD DOWN STRAPS (pg17) ii - INSTALL LOCKING BOLTS (pg17) Page 16... -
Page 19: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA STRAIGHT DROP AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 - INSTALL HEADBOX OR OPEN ROLLER STEP 2 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE Refer to the following sections for instructions i - open roller install (pg7) refer to installing the roller section (pg12) ii - headbox install (pg9) STEP 3 - INSTALL HOLD DOWN STRAPS In order to protect the hold down clips they will be supplied uninstalled from the bottom rail. -
Page 20: Alpha Cable Guide Awning
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA CABLE GUIDE AWNING Part Description Part Description 46.608.XXX HEADBOX END CAP LH & RH 46.502.XXX 9:1 GEAR 46.005.XXX HEADBOX BACK PLATE 46.524.000 PLAIN BOTTOM RAIL END CAP 46.012.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (CLOSED) 46.108.063 CG CABLE GUIDE SET 46.013.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (OPEN) -
Page 21: Flow Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA CABLE GUIDE AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 i - OPEN ROLLER INSTALL (pg7) ii - HEADBOX INSTALL (pg9) STEP 2 - INSTALL THE BOTTOM CABLE BRACKET STEP 3 - INSTALL THE CABLE & FLOATING END CAP STEP 4 - APPLY TENSION TO THE WIRE STEP 5 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE (pg12) STEP 6 - CONNECT FLOATING END CAP TO BOTTOM RAIL... -
Page 22: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA CABLE GUIDE AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 2 A - PREPARE THE BOTTOM CABLE STEP 1 - INSTALL HEADBOX OR OPEN ROLLER BRACKET Eclip Bottom Cable Bracket Barrel Reveal” Install through this location Tension Pin Top Cable Bracket Use a string line or sprit level from the edge of the blind bracket or side of the headbox to determine the correct Refer to the following sections for instructions... - Page 23 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 4 A - ATTACH WIRE TO TOP CABLE BRACKET STEP 4 B - APPLY TENSION TO THE WIRE Return to the bottom bracket and use 2 pairs of pliers to Feed wire through the top cable brackets. Pull the wire tighten the tension pin by holding the wire with one pair tight.
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Page 24: Alpha Srs V2 (Side Retention System) Awning
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA SRS V2 (SIDE RETENTION SYSTEM) AWNING Part Description Part Description 46.599.000 46.608.XXX* HEADBOX END CAP LH & RH 46.609.000 DC ZS CHANNEL END CAP SET V2 46.005.XXX* HEADBOX BACK PLATE 46.611.000 ZS BOTTOM RAIL END CAP R V2 46.012.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (CLOSED) 46.013.XXX*... -
Page 25: Flow Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA SRS V2 (SIDE RETENTION SYSTEM) AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 i - OPEN ROLLER INSTALL (pg7) ii - HEADBOX INSTALL (pg9) STEP 2 - OPEN THE CHANNEL FRONT COVER STEP 3 - REMOVAL OF FLOATING GUIDE (p25) STEP 4 - POSITION THE SIDE CHANNEL (pg25) STEP 5 - INSTALL THE SIDE CHANNEL (pg26) STEP 6 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE (pg12) -
Page 26: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA SRS (SIDE RETENTION SYSTEM) V2 AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 - INSTALL HEADBOX OR OPEN ROLLER Refer to the following sections for instructions i - open roller install (pg7) ii - headbox install (pg9) STEP 2 - OPEN THE CHANNEL FRONT COVER The installation channel will be supplied fully assembled (Back Channel, Floating Channel, Front channel with Top and Bottom channel caps attached. - Page 27 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 3 - REMOVAL OF FLOATING GUIDE a) Lift black floating guide towards b) Pull floating guide towards user and lower guide so bottom end comes top of channel about 2mm and out first. tilt bottom guide towards middle Note: If this cannot be removed loosen bolt on top end cap.
- Page 28 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 4 - POSITION THE SIDE CHANNEL CONT.. E. Insert the zipper into the ZS FLOATING GUIDE CHANNEL V2 and slide the guide up. Once the zip is located into the guide insert the guide onto the top end F - Locating Nut cap locator post with the screw.
- Page 29 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 6 - ONCE THE FIRST CHANNEL IS FIXED INTO POSITION MOVE TO THE CHANNEL ON THE OTHER SIDE. Raise the blind and align the bottom rail onto the next cut out. Apply light 2.5mm Pilot tension and 2.5mm pilot drill and screw drill &...
- Page 30 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 7 - TEST AND ADJUSTMENT a. Run the awning up and down a b. Where there is any tightness / c. Check and adjust the top endcap few times to assess it is running catch points adjust the positioning locating nut to ensure the skin is smoothly and does not catch.
- Page 31 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEP 9 - ATTACHING THE FRONT COVER CONT.. Drill and screw both sides with the screws supplied when installing in the reveal. ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL: HOLD DOWN STRAPS OPTIONAL: LOCKING BOLTS These instructions relate to fixing hold down straps to The locking bolts will be supplied pre-installed to the other guiding options.
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Page 32: Alpha Deep Channel Awning
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA DEEP CHANNEL AWNING Part Description Part Description 46.608.XXX HEADBOX BOX END CAP LH & RH 46.502.XXX 9:1 GEAR 46.020.XXX DEEP CHANNEL SPACER 46.005.XXX HEADBOX BACK PLATE 46.012.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (CLOSED) 46.600.XXX DC ZS CHANNEL 46.013.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (OPEN) 46.601.XXX... -
Page 33: Flow Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA DEEP CHANNEL AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 i - OPEN ROLLER INSTALL (pg7) ii - HEADBOX INSTALL (pg9) STEP 2 - OPEN THE CHANNEL FRONT COVER STEP 3 - INSTALL THE BACK CHANNEL STEP 4 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE (pg12) STEP 5 - FEED FABRIC INTO THE BACK CHANNEL STEP 6 - ATTACH CHANNEL FRONT COVER ACCESSORIES... -
Page 34: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA DEEP CHANNEL AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 - INSTALL HEADBOX OR OPEN ROLLER STEP 2 - OPEN THE CHANNEL FRONT COVER Refer to the following sections for instructions i - open roller install (pg7) ii - headbox install (pg9) The installation channel will be supplied fully assembled (Back Channel, Brush, Front channel with Top and Bot- tom channel caps attached). - Page 35 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL: HOLD DOWN STRAPS OPTIONAL: LOCKING BOLTS These instructions relate to fixing hold down straps to The locking bolts will be supplied pre-installed to the other guiding options. bottom rail. In order to protect the hold down clips, they will be - Lower awning to desired fixing height.
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Page 36: Alpha Pivot Arm Awning
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA PIVOT ARM AWNING Part Description Part Description 46.502.XXX 9:1 GEAR 46.608.XXX HEADBOX END CAP LH & RH 46.005.XXX HEADBOX BACK PLATE 46.423.100 PA ARM BRACKET WITH SPRING 46.012.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (CLOSED) 46.421.000 PA ARM PROFILE 46.013.XXX* R HEADBOX FRONT COVER (OPEN) -
Page 37: Flow Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA PIVOT ARM AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 i - OPEN ROLLER INSTALL (pg7) ii - HEADBOX INSTALL (pg9) STEP 2 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE (pg12) STEP 3 - ATTACH PIVOT ARMS TO FRONT RAIL STEP 4 - INSTALL PIVOT ARMS ACCESSORIES NOTE: OPTIONAL EXTRAS INCLUDE:... -
Page 38: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA PIVOT ARM AWNING INSTALLATION STEP 1 - INSTALL HEADBOX OR OPEN ROLLER STEP 2 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE Refer to the following sections for instructions i - open roller install (pg7) Refer to installing the roller section (pg12) ii - headbox install (pg9) STEP 3 - ATTACH PIVOT ARMS TO FRONT RAIL STEP 4 - INSTALL PIVOT ARMS... - Page 39 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL OPTIONAL: STEP 3 C - SLIDING ARM SET Raise front rail over Pivot Arm front rail connector and onto fabric. - Align Front rail 20mm below the top bracket – this is the resting location for the Pivot Arms. - Ensure the front rail and roller tube are parallel at all times.
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Page 40: Pretensioning The Spring For Literise/Light Lift
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL PRETENSIONING THE SPRING FOR LITERISE/LIGHT LIFT AUTOMATIC ROLL UP AWNINGS Assembly ASSEMBLY MANUAL Page For LiteRise/Light Lift only. To be done prior to installation of Roller Tube if required. ASSEMBLY OF TOP SPRING ROLLER (continued) Note: Spring must be installed for left hand control. -
Page 41: Pretension Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL SPRING TENSION CHART Width (m) Drop (m) 42.065.000 750mm Spring Assembly (Light) 42.064.000 750mm Spring Assembly 42.066.000 1200mm Spring Assembly 42.067.000 1800mm Spring Assembly Outside of limitations Page 39... -
Page 42: Alpha Linking Option
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA LINKED OPTION Part Description 46.558.000 GRUB SCREW 46.556.000 78MM TUBE END SQR CONNECTOR 46.557.000 70MM TUBE END SQR CONNECTOR 46.561.000 16MM SHAFT COLLAR 46.560.000 BRACKET BUSHING 46.559.030 SQR SHAFT LINK CONNECTOR Page 40... -
Page 43: Flow Chart
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA LINKED OPTION STEP 1 i - HEADBOX INSTALL (pg40) STEP 2 - INSTALL THE ROLLER TUBE (pg42) Page 41... -
Page 44: Installation Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALPHA LINKED OPTION HEADBOX INSTALL STEP 1 - OPEN THE HEADBOX STEP 2 - REMOVE ROLLER TUBE Open the headbox front cover by unscrewing the bottom Pull out the idle end locking pin and remove the roller screw on the headbox end cap. - Page 45 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL STEPS 3 - CEILING FIT INSTALL SEPARATE HEADBOX Mark and drill the head box back plate where the fixings will go. NOTE: Always secure the headbox back panel through the installation brackets or spreader plate! •...
- Page 46 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ALL IN ONE HEADBOX Mark and drill the head box back plate where the fixings will go. NOTE: Always secure the headbox back panel through the installation brackets or spreader plate! • After determining the exact position of the headbox you can fasten the brackets and headbox on the installation surface.
- Page 47 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ROLLER TUBE - CONTINUED Insert the square drive shaft into the idle end of the drive blind so only 40mm (*) is protruding into the drive end of the second blind. Use an Allen key to secure the collar against the idle end of the drive blind. Repeat step B above ensuring the bottom rails are as close to level as possible.
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Page 48: Operating Instructions
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Manual Operation of the awnings with Crank To extend the awning: • Insert end of crank handle into the drive gear winding mechanism. • Rotate crank clockwise until awning is fully extended. (Do not keep winding once resistance is felt). It is then recommended that you turn the crank anti clockwise slightly to reduce tension. - Page 49 ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL FULL BRICK ON FACE/ BRICK VENEER Minimum Requirements Opening Size + 165 Channel + 150 SRS V2 Drop as + 300 Cable Measured Face Fix Factory will deduct NIL mm Deep Channel Dimensions 81 x 33.5mm Side Retention System Dimensions 73 x 37.5mm Page 47...
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Page 50: On Face Architrave
ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL ON FACE ARCHITRAVE Above Architrave Overall With Measure timber packing (+125mm) Minus NIL MM No Still With Still +60mm to lift bottom Bottom Rail rail above opening Drop plus Drop as Headbox Size Drop Drop Measured (+125mm) Face Fix Factory... - Page 51 Page 49...
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