Awntech RC44 User Manual

Chicago Style Awning

ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: When you are opening the box keep children away. This
awning frame contains sharp metal and small hardware parts.
Choking hazard: Keep parts away from children. They may choke on
hardware. Be extremely cautious around children.

MODEL NUMBER: RC22, RC33, RC44

Width in

Size

3 40.5 12 148.5
4 52.5 13 160.5
5 64.5 14 172.5
6 76.5 15 184.5
7 88.5 16 196.5
8 100.5 17 208.5

9 112.5 18 220.5
10 124.5 19 232.5
11 136.5 20 244.5

THESE AWNINGS ARE DESIGNED 4-1/2” WIDER THAN THE OPENINGS YOU ARE
COVERING. (EXAMPLE: an RC22-3 is for a 3’-0” wide window. It is built 40-1/2” wide and
24” tall plus 7” valance height.

All the awning sizes over 9’ wide come in two parts such as Top Bar (TB) consist of TB1 &
TB2 and Front Bar (FB) consist of FB1 & FB2

Due to the wide variety of building surfaces, Awntech does not supply
the hardware to install your awning on the wall. You will need to
purchase installation hardware at your local do-it-yourself center. We
will advise you on different surface applications.

inches

Size

Width in

inches

• Please read the instructions fully before assembly.

• This awning must be fully assembled prior to installing it onto

the wall.

STEP 1: Separate all of the parts by part number so they will be easy to

assemble.

Center Ribs & Wall

Parts list

Left

Top

Size Plates Ribs

3 1 7 1 1 0 0 0
4 2 8 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
5 2 8 1 1 1 1 0 0 0
6 2 8 1 1 1 1 1/1 0 0
7 2 8 1 1 1 1 1/1 0 0
8 2 8 1 1 1 1 2/2 1/1 0

9 2 8 1 1 1 1 2/2 1/1 0
10 2 8 1 1 1 1 3/3 3/3 1/1
11 2 8 1 1 1 1 3/3 3/3 1/1
12 2 8 1 1 1 1 3/3 3/3 1/1
13 2 8 1 1 1 1 5/5 3/3 3/3
14 2 8 1 1 1 1 5/5 3/3 3/3
15 2 8 1 1 1 1 5/5 5/5 3/3
16 2 8 1 1 1 1 5/5 5/5 3/3
17 2 8 1 1 1 1 5/5 5/5 5/5
18 2 8 1 1 1 1 7/7 5/5 5/5
19 2 8 1 1 1 1 7/7 5/5 5/5

Bar

Front
Bar

Projection
Curve

Right
Projection
Curve RC22

Supports

CC33 CC44

Center Ribs and Wall Supports are for larger size awnings. Example: RC22-6 size
will have additional Center Rib and a Wall Support

Tools Required: Electrical Drill, ¼” Nut Driver Bit, Full Socket Set, Full set of Steel and Masonry

Bits, Tape Measure, Safety Glasses, 4’ Level, A Safe Ladder, #2 Pencil

YOU MAY ALSO NEED A HELPER DEPENDING ON THE SIZE, WEIGHT, LENGTH AND
HEIGHT OF THE AWNING

NOTE: YOU WILL FIND THAT THE FITTINGS HAVE BEEN PRE-INSTALLED, AS WE HAVE
PRE-ASSEMBLED AND INSPECTED IT FOR YOU IN THE FACTORY.

ASSEMBLING THE FRAME
STEP 2: Connect Rib1 – Rib4 to the Left Plate

STEP 3: Connect Rib5 – Rib8 to the Right Plate
STEP 4: Assemble Left Plate and Right Plate by connecting Top Bar (TB) in between

them and make sure that the Velcro on the Top Bar, Rib1 and Rib8 are facing you

STEP 5: Connect the Left Projection Curve to Rib1-Rib4 and Right Projection Curve to
Rib5-Rib8. Make sure that the Velcro on the Projection Curves facing up
STEP 6: Then assemble both Projection Curves with the Front Bar (FB) and make sure
that the Velcro on the Front Bar (FB) is facing up
STEP 7: (For larger sizes only) – Connect the Center Ribs to the Top Bar and th e Front
Bar
STEP 8: (For larger sizes only) – Wall Supports (WS) are used as projection supports.
Use them only as needed and can only be installed after the awning is up on the wall to
give projection support.

INSTALLING THE COVER
STEP 9: Fit the fabric over the frame with the valance hanging down below the (P) bars.

STEP 10: Once you are satisfied with the position of the cover on the frame, wrap the

Velcro strips on the fabric tabs around the exterior bars. P ull the tabs snugly and attach
them to the pre-installed Velcro tape on the bars.

POSITIONING THE BRACKETS CORRECTLY ON THE WALL
STEP 11: Place the awning on the wall and make adjustments to choose the ideal

location. Mark the bottom of the frame after you have centered it on t he opening that
you are covering.
STEP 12: Using a pencil and a level, mark a horizontal line as wide as your awning at
that height. Verify that it is centered on the space.
STEP 13: From the inside of the awning, make (2) marks on the wall 6” up from that
line where the awning frame touches the w all. This is where the bottom of the brackets
will be placed.
STEP 14: From the inside of the awning, make two marks on the wall 12” down and out
from the top center of the awning where the Rib1 and Rib8 bars touch the wall. Make
another mark at the center of (TB). This is where the top brackets will be placed.
STEP 15: Install the brackets to the wall with the following hardware and tools: (The
long leg of the bracket is against the wall and faces toward the inside of the awning.)

CONCRETE BLOCK WALLS: (1) ½” masonry bit with a 3/8” shank, (5-8)
5/16”x 3” masonry anchor bolts, 9/16” socket. You will also need a roll of weather
stripping.
METAL BUILDINGS: (1) 2x6x8 #2YP cut into 12” blocks for the back side of
the metal, (5-8) 5/16”x 4” lag bolts, (5-8) 5/16” washers, rubber installation strips
(in the shape of the metal) and a 3/8” drill bit. Bolt through the washer, the
bracket and the metal into wood blocks behind the metal. Before tightening the
bracket insert the rubber strips between the building and the awning.
ANY TYPE OF SIDING: (5-8) ¼”x 4” toggle bolts, (5-8) ¼” washers, (1) Flat
head screwdriver (1) ½ drill bit (or if you hit a stud): (5-8) 5/16”x4” lag bolts, (5-

8) 5/16” washers, (1) 3/16” drill bit and a 9/16” socket. You will also need a roll of
weather stripping.
CONCRETE, BRICK OR STONE: (1) ½ masonry bit with a 3/8” shank, (5-8)
5/16”x 3” masonry anchor bolts, (5-8) 5/16”x1/4” bushings, 9/16” socket. You will
also need a roll of weather stripping.
STUCCO: (5-8) ¼”x 4” toggle bolts, (5-8) ¼” washers, (1) Flat head screwdriver
(1) ½ drill bit (or if you hit a stud): (4) 5/16”x4” lag bolts, (5-8) 5/16” washers, (1)
3/16” drill bit and a 9/16” socket. You will also need a roll of weather stripping.

STEP 16: Place the awning temporarily up on the brackets to make sure that it fits prior
to tightening the bolts. In cases where the wall is not flat, you may need to install several
bushings under the bracket so that the awning will fit properly in the pocket of the
bracket. Remove the awning.

STEP 17: Tighten the brackets to the wall.
STEP 19: Using the same fasteners as you used on the brackets, level the (WS)s and

secure them to the wall.

WARRANTY

5-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty

A. WHO GIVES THIS WARRANTY? Awntech Corporation B. WHO IS ENTITLED TO THIS WARRANTY?

This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser who paid for the product and may not be assigned or transferred to subsequent owners. This Warranty applies only to products purchased and installed in the US.

C. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF AWNTECH CORPORATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY?

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Awntech Cor poration will furnish r eplacements for parts
found by Awntech Corporation to be defective in design, manufacture or assembly, under each specific
component or product warranty as set forth below.

D. WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER UNDER THE WARRANTY?

1. Before any clai ms may be made under this Warranty, the original purchaser must have paid in full for
the product covered under the Warranty, according to the terms and conditions of the pay-plan defin ed
in the original order. IF THE PURCHASER HAS FAILED TO MAKE FULL PAYMENT, THIS
WARRANTY SHALL BE NULLIFIED AND AWNTECH CORPORATION SHALL BE RELIEVED FROM
ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. The purchaser agrees and
acknowledges that this Warranty agreement constitutes an executor contract.

2. The purchaser must use care in instal lation, maintenance, operation, use, and storage of the product i n
accordance with the instructions contained in the owner’s manual. ANY FAILURE TO INSTALL,
MAINTAIN, OPERATE, USE AND STORE THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL WILL NULLIFY THIS WARRANTY AN D
RELIEVE AWNTECH CORPORATION FROM ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY.

3. Promptly notify Awntech Cor poration of any claims (within 10 days of purchase).

4. The purchaser ma y be r equire d to prov ide a photo gra ph of an y defective parts. The purchaser may als o

be required to pay a deposit until the defective parts are returned to Awntech Corporatio n for inspection.
The purchaser must obtain a return authorization form from A wntech Corporation’s customer service
department prior to the return of any merchandise and after having received such authorization, return
the part or product, freight prepaid, to Awntech Corporation.

E. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY?

1. All the frame parts and components and the fabric is covered under warranty for manufacturing defects

only:

(a) Should the purchaser promptly notify Awntech Corp oration of such defects within one year (12
months) from the date of the original purchase, the defective component will be replaced at no
charge. Awntech reserves the right to ask for the defective part to be r eturned and/or photos of the
defective part.
(b) After one year but within five years (60 months) from the date of the original purchase, a
defective component will be replaced upon the purchaser's payment of 1/60
the component for each month of use prior to the claim.

F. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND LIMITATIONS

1. THE WARRANTY GRANTED HEREIN IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE PURCHASER.
AWNTECH CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES TO THE PURCHASER, EXPRESS,
STATUTORY, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATIONS, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

2. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AWNTECH CORPORATION SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY

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of the full retail cost of

TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHER BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE
OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF AWNTECH CORPORATION SHALL HAVE BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL AWNTECH CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS AND/OR
WAGES.

3. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

4. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

G. RETURNS, DAMAGES

RETURN QUALIFICATION
simply do not like the product or if you did not measure correctly, you will only be qualified for a
merchandise credit and you will be required to pay for shipping the product back to Awntech in re­stockable condition. If

DAMAGED MATERIAL
the outer packaging that could indicate possible damage should be described to the carrier at the
time of delivery. If damage to the product seems apparent, the shipment should be refused.

FABRIC DYE-LOT AND LIGHTING VARIATION
a normal and unavoidable. Different lighting types and lighting direction may cause the fabric you
chose on the website to appear slightly different than the actual fabric does in full sunlight.

TRIPLE CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS
triple check all measurements (see Measuring Guide, Page 6 of Awntech Catalo g) to assure that your
awning will fit properly in the location you intend. Please make sure that you have at least 1’-2’ extra
wide area available to install the awning and also make sure that you have enough open space for
the projection.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL QUALIFICATIONS
RETURNS/ORDER EXCEPTION CONTACT:

Customer Service: Phone [phone], Fax [phone], email [e-mail]

TO ACQUIRE A RETURN OR REPAIR AUTHORIZATION NUMBER

YOU MUST GO THROUGH THE WARRANTY PROCESS BELOW

Email or mail photo of damaged parts to:
EMAIL: [e-mail]
MAIL: Customer Support, Awntech Corporation, 3600 Bell Dr., Bdg. B-E, Hurst, TX 76053

Authorized returns should be shipped to:

Returns Department
Awntech Corporation,
3600 Bell Drive, Bldgs. B-E
Hurst, Texas 76053

: You can only return a product if it is defective upon arrival. If you

: Damage occasionally occurs during shipp ing. Scrapes, dents, and rips in

: Fabric dyes may vary slightly from run to run. This is

: In order to avoid disappointment and frustration, please

: None

Frame Assembly Photos for Chicago Style 3’ Awning
This frame must be assembled on the floor.

Frame Assembly photos for Chicago style Awnings (sizes 4’ and up)
Chicago Style Awnings can not be assembled directly on the wall. Must be
assembled on the floor