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SunSetter VISTA Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

SunSetter VISTA Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL
& INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Do Not Discard,
Retain for Future Reference
®
VISTA
Awnings,
Motorized Awnings
Motorized XL Awnings
WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY!
For Technical support visit us at http://ownerscorner.sunsetter.com
e-mail at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free 800-670-7071 • Fax 877-224-4944

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  • Page 1 Retain for Future Reference ® VISTA Awnings, Motorized Awnings Motorized XL Awnings WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! For Technical support visit us at http://ownerscorner.sunsetter.com e-mail at contactus@sunsetter.com or call Toll Free 800-670-7071 • Fax 877-224-4944...
  • Page 2 800-670-7071 should you require assistance. We also invite you to visit the Owner’s Corner website at ownerscorner.sunsetter.com for additional information on your Awning and other SunSetter products. We know that you will be delighted with your SunSetter Awning and will experience many years of added enjoyment on your deck or patio.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Multi-Channel Remote Transmitter ..................Page 15 General Care and Maintenance of your Awning ................Page 16 Care and Maintenance - SunSetter Woven Acrylic Fabric ............... Page 17 Care and Maintenance - Electric Motor and Remote ..............Page 18 Preparing Your Awning for Winter ....................Page 18 Changing the Battery in your Remote Transmitter ................

  • Page 4: Awning Installation Instructions

    Awning Installation Instructions WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC SAFETY SLEEVES FROM THE LATERAL ARMS UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR OR DISASSEMBLE ANY PART OF THE AWNING WITHOUT FOLLOWING REPLACEMENT PART PROCEDURES SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
  • Page 5 Figure 1a Bracket Locations for 8’ Wide Awnings Left Location Awning Roller Middle Point Bracket Bracket Location Awning Left End Motor or Gear Left Bracket Assembly Arm Clamp Awning Fabric Left Lateral Arm Right Right Lateral Arm Roller Bracket Right Arm Clamp Awning Square...
  • Page 6 Figure 1c Bracket Locations for 14’ - 16’ Wide Awnings Location Left Location Awning Roller Middle Point Bracket Bracket Location Awning Left End Location Motor Left or Gear Assembly Arm Clamp Awning Fabric Left Lateral Arm Right Right Lateral Arm Roller Bracket Right...

  • Page 7: Supplied Fasteners/Parts List

    Supplied Fasteners / Parts List Note: All Awnings ship with one of the following types of Brackets and Mounting Hardware: Wall Bracket XL Wall Bracket Soffit Bracket 8’ : Qty 2 14’ - 16’ : Qty 4 8’ : Qty 2 10’...

  • Page 8: Additional Parts Supplied - Motorized Only

    Additional Parts List - Motorized Models Only MultiChannel Remote A Spare CR2430 Lithium Battery Wall Mount for Transmitter, Qty 1 for the Remote Transmitter is Remote Transmitter, Qty 1 packaged in the clear bubble pack PLASTIC taped to the Motor Power Cord. ANCHOR THREADED ANCHOR...

  • Page 9: Tools Required

    Tools Required In your package you will find the following tools: 6 mm Allen Wrench. For any type of WALL or SOFFIT installation you will need an assistant(s), measuring tape, two step-ladders, 9/16” socket, chalk line (or string), Phillips screwdriver, pencil, level, electric drill, a 1/2” or 13 mm wrench, and a stud finder.
  • Page 10 Note: When making the decision on the Mounting Height, the Awning requires : • 8” of unobstructed area along the whole length of the Awning to fit all Brackets on your wall without a Hood. • 9” of unobstructed area along the whole length of the Awning for Standard Wall Brackets with a Hood. •...

  • Page 11: Wall Bracket Locations

    3. On the chalk line you have marked on the house, Wall Bracket Locations mark the left and right ends of the Awning (points 1 CAUTION: PROPER LOCATION OF THE BRACKETS IS and 5 in Figure 1). THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE AWNING MOUNTING.

  • Page 12: Installing Brackets On Masonry, Brick, Or Concrete Walls

    See Figure 5. Note: Shims (optional) are not supplied with your SunSetter Awning. 8. Repeat for all Brackets. Figure 4 Proceed to Step 15 on Page 10, under “Securing the...

  • Page 13: Securing The Awning Into The Wall Brackets (Awning Weight Chart)

    If you do not have a Cover or Hood, please consider block type construction or wall surfaces that have protecting your Awning now by calling Sunsetter deteriorated. Consult a local hardware store for Customer Service at 800-670-7071 to order one.

  • Page 14: Soffit Mount Installation - Mounting Line

    Soffit Mount Installation - Mounting Line Description of Soffit Bracket Locations For 8’ wide awnings, install two Brackets supplied at WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC the Locations (b) and (f). See Figure 1a on Page 2. SAFETY SLEEVES FROM THE LATERAL ARMS UNTIL For 10’...

  • Page 15: Protective Cover Installation - Soffit

    Protective Cover Installation - Soffit 22. LOCATE THE RAFTERS IN THE AREA IN WHICH EACH BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED AS EXPLAINED 27. Locate the supplied Fasteners and Screws used to EARLIER IN “Soffit Bracket Locations” on Page 11. secure the Protective Cover to the soffit. See Figure 13. To find the Rafters, use a stud finder.

  • Page 16: Securing The Awning Into The Soffit Brackets (Awning Weight Chart)

    128 lbs 17’ 115 lbs 125 lbs 133 lbs 18’ 120 lbs 130 lbs 138 lbs VISTA Awnings proceed to Step 40 under “Test for 19’ 135 lbs 142 lbs Proper Operation,” on Page 14. 20’ 140 lbs 148 lbs...

  • Page 17: Test For Proper Operation

    41. Are you happy with the height and level of the Front Bar? If yes, Great! Your installation is now complete. Enjoy your new SunSetter Awning. If No, and you would like to change the Pitch (angle) of your Awning, refer to Appendix B on Page 23.

  • Page 18: The Multi-Channel Remote Transmitter

    • Never use the same Channel to control your Motorized Awning and Dimming LED Light System. The UP arrow will CLOSE your Awning, but will also TURN ON your Dimming LED Light System. SunSetter recommends Channel 1 to operate the Awning and Channel 2 to operate your Dimming LED Light System.

  • Page 19: General Care And Maintenance Of Your Awning

    CHILDREN AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS OF THE PROTECTING THE SUNSETTER FRAME AWNING AS IT OPERATES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD Your SunSetter Awning contains extruded and die- RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. cast aluminum components. These aluminum parts CAUTION: Never attempt to hang items from any are powder-coated for long lasting beauty.

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance - Sunsetter Woven Acrylic Fabric

    Care and Maintenance - SunSetter Woven Acrylic Fabrics SunSetter woven acrylic Fabrics are made of 100% solution-dyed acrylic fiber and have a special finish which delays the formation and accumulation of dirt. To preserve this finish, cleaning of the fabric must include the following.

  • Page 21: Care And Maintenance - Electric Motor And Remote

    Winter protection we To prevent water from entering the head of the strongly recommend the use of a SunSetter Awning Motor, it is recommended that a Drip Loop be formed Cover or Aluminum Hood. To order one please call as shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem with Installation Solution Can I “hard-wire” the Awning Motor SunSetter cannot be responsible for any changes in electrical configuration of the Motorized into my home? Awning. Have your electrician contact Somfy (motor manufacturer) directly via their website www.somfysystems.com. Do not cut the cord within 2’ of the Motor connection.
  • Page 23 2-3 days. The motor is designed to operate if it gets wet and dries out. • Installing the SunSetter Cover or Aluminum Hood over your Awning will reduce the risk of rain water affecting the operation of the Motor.
  • Page 24 4. TEST for proper operation. If Section A or B (above) does not fix the problem, then . . . Perform Steps 1 - 18 in Appendix D on Page 26, or call SunSetter Technical Support at 800-670-7071. How to Self Test the Remote 1.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Open And Close Limits Of The Motorized Awning

    APPENDIX A ADJUSTING THE OPEN AND CLOSE STOP LIMITS FOR THE SUNSETTER MOTORIZED AWNING If a preset Open or Close stop position needs to be changed, but the Awning cannot stop automatically at that position, possibly due to an obstruction such as a tree or shed being in the way, then see Appendix D on Page 26 to clear the motor of preset stop positions and set new Open and Close stop positions.

  • Page 26: Changing The Pitch Of Your Awning

    APPENDIX B - Changing the Pitch of Your Awning Tools Needed: 6mm Allen wrench (included with Awning), step ladder(s), and a helper(s). the pitch or angle (see Figure 26 on Page 24) of your Awning. Follow these instructions to change Note: A Visual Guide is available on the Installation DVD and on the Owner’s Corner.
  • Page 27 APPENDIX B (Continued) - Changing the Pitch of Your Awning Figure 26 Pitch is set at factory so Front Bar is 29” lower Pitch raised to maximum height. than the top of the Fabric on the Roller Bar. Lateral Arm, extended Square Bar Square Bar Clamp...

  • Page 28: How To Drain Water From Your Awning

    APPENDIX C How to Drain Water From Your Awning Fabric WARNING: THE SUNSETTER AWNING IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF RAINWATER POOLING ON THE FABRIC. ACCUMULATION OF RAINWATER ON THE FABRIC COULD COLLAPSE THE AWNING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY! If, for any reason, rainwater accumulated on the fabric, follow the instructions below to remove the water.

  • Page 29: Resetting Remote Communication And Reprogramming The Motor

    APPENDIX D Resetting Remote Communication and Reprogramming the Motor This procedure will completely reset the communication between the Remote Transmitter and Motor, as well as erase and reprogram the Open and Closed stop position settings of the Motor. This procedure programs the Awning Motor to accept commands from one primary Remote Transmitter. This procedure overwrites the factory set Open and Closed positions with new Open and Closed positions.

  • Page 30: Awning Removal Procedure

    APPENDIX E Awning Removal Procedure *Helper needed* Tools needed: ½” socket or wrench, 7/16” socket or wrench, ladders, (2) plastic safety sleeves WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY! 1. Close your Awning completely. 2. Unplug your Awning motor cord, if equipped. 3.

  • Page 31: How To Safely Remove The Bungee Cords From The Cover

    APPENDIX F - How to Safely Remove the Bungee Cords from the Cover WARNING: IF YOUR COVER IS SECURED TO THE Roller Bar AWNING FRAME WITH BUNGEE CORDS OR ANY Protective Cover OTHER TIE DOWNS, FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN REMOVING THE BUNGEE CORDS FROM THE COVER COULD RESULT IN Fabric MUST PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    SunSetter Products will furnish replacements for under this Warranty, subject to the limitations set parts found by SunSetter Products to be defective in forth below. These components have a five (5) year design, manufacture or assembly, under each specific limited (prorated) warranty, against manufacturer’s...
  • Page 33 F. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY? WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH 1. The SunSetter Awnings are not designed to be used OF WARRANTY OR OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT, for carports and are not designed to be installed on NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE, moving vehicles.

  • Page 34: A Place For Your Notes

    A Place for Your Notes...

  • Page 35: Important Customer Service Information

    Owner’s Corner be sure to update your email address so you are notified of extra special bargains, discounts on products that help you enjoy your deck or patio more, new SunSetter accessories, and to make sure you’re among the first to get any late-breaking news you’ll want to know.

  • Page 36: Installer Checklist

    10. Review 5-Year Limited Warranty - See Pages 29 and 30. 11. All Weather Warranty - Covers Weather Related Damage and Negligence for 5 Years. 12. Leave this Owner’s Manual with Homeowner. SunSetter Products, a Massachusetts Limited Partnership, 184 Charles Street, Malden, MA 02148 March 2, 2016 INSLAT...

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