HunterDouglas ALPHA, ALPHA SRS V2 Installation And Measuring Manuallines

ALPHA AWNING

SERIES

INSTALLATION AND MEASURING GUIDELINES

(INCLUDES THE SRS V2)

11/2019

ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUALALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL

Hunter Douglas Limited

Australia

PRODUCT MANUAL

INFORMATION

MEASURING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ONLY.

PLEASE REFER TO YOUR ONLINE PORTAL FOR THE

UPDATED VERSION.

This Product Manual is only a guide to the measurement and installation.

Hunter Douglas Limited does not warrant the accuracy contained in this manual.

The information contained in this Product Manual is based on the measurement and installation
data known to us at the time of issue of the Product Manual and is therefore subject to changes
or amendments at any time without notice, and the right to change or amend is hereby expressly
reserved by Hunter Douglas Limited.

IMPORTANT

This Product Manual at all times remains the property of Hunter Douglas Limited.

Its contents are strictly confidential and may not be reprinted, copied, reproduced or multiplied in any
form. This Product Manual must be maintained in its original form and must be returned to Hunter
Douglas Limited upon first request. Hunter Douglas Limited is not responsible to you or anyone else
for any loss suffered in connection with the use of this product manual or any of the content.

© Copyright 2019 Hunter Douglas Limited [ABN 98 009 675 709] •18.016.085 •11/19
® Registered Trade Marks of Hunter Douglas Limited Somfy is a registered trade mark of SOMFY Pty Limited

DISCLAIMER ISSUED: NOVEMBER 2019
SAFETY & WARNING ADVICE

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ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL

Safety and Warning Advice + General Advice .... 2

Fixings .......................................................... 3

Characteristics of Awning Fabrics ................... 4

Options and Limitations .................................. 5

Component Dimensions ................................. 6

INSTALLATION

Open Roller Installation ................................ 7

• Flow Chart .......................................................... 7

• Installation Instructions ........................................ 8

Headbox Installation ................................... 9

• Flow Chart ......................................................... 9

• Installation Instructions ..................................... 10

Installing the Roller Tube ........................... 12

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 12

• Installation Instructions ..................................... 13

ALPHA SRS V2 (Side Retention System)

Awning ....................................................... 22

• Exploded view diagram .................................... 22

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 23

• Installation Instructions

ALPHA Deep Channel Awning ................. 30

• Exploded view diagram .................................... 30

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 31

• Installation Instructions

ALPHA Pivot Arm Awning ......................... 34

• Exploded view diagram .................................... 34

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 35

• Installation Instructions

Pretensioning the Spring for Literise/Light Lift

Pretensioning the Spring for Literise/Light Lift .....38

Pretension Chart

..................................... 24

..................................... 32

..................................... 36

.......................................... 39

ALPHA Straight Drop Awning ................... 15

• Exploded view diagram .................................... 15

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 16

• Installation Instructions

ALPHA Cable Guide Awning .................... 18

• Exploded view diagram .................................... 18

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 19

• Installation Instructions

..................................... 17

..................................... 20

ALPHA Linking Option .............................. 40

• Exploded view diagram .................................... 40

• Flow Chart ....................................................... 41

• Installation Instructions

..................................... 42

USER INFORMATION

Operating Instructions .................................. 46

MEASURING INSTRUCTIONS

On Face Architrave ....................................... 46

Reveal and Top Fix (Side Fix) ........................ 48

Contents

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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! – The brackets must be fixed solidly to a substantial surface. Hollow bricks or foam
products are not suitable. Brick veneer surfaces require at least 2 courses of brickwork above the

bracket and 2 courses below.

GENERAL ADVICE

The electrical data is shown on the label of electric operating awnings.

Tools: The following tools are required for installation:

• Level

• Battery Drill

• Screwdrivers

• Hammer Drill

• Drill Bits

• Spanner - 7mm (size of open end spanner for top aligner)

• Allen Key

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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
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Stainless

Waffer/Button Head (Buildex)
8g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread

Used to side fix channels.

Used to face fix channels.

Roofing & Cadding
Hex Head (Buildex)

12g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread

Counter Sunk (Zenith)
10g x 50mm
Available in Metal or Timber thread
Stainless

Ramplug/Green Plug (Ramset)
50mm Length

Dyna Bolt (Ramset)
6m x 30mm

Dyna Bolt (Ramset)
8mm x 50mm

Used to fix universal brackets.

Used to fix wire guide bottom
bracket.

Used to fit to brick or concrete

Used to face fix channels.

Used to fix universal brackets.

Counter Sunk (Ramset)

4.5mm x 30mm
Stainless

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Used to fix wire guide bottom
bracket.

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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)

• Tension Induced Stretching (Figs. 6)

WARRANTY

Conditions apply. See www.hunterdouglas.com.au for Warranty document.

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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. The product can be fitted on Face, Side or Ceiling fixing applications and can be operated by
crank, cord or motorised.

 2mm deduction for Reveal Installs
Face Fit  Supplied Overall Size

 +/- 2mm Manufacturing Tolerance

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ALPHA AWNING SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL

COMPONENT DIMENSIONS

125mm

14.7mm

130mm

CABLE GUIDE HEADBOX

68mm

100mm

50mm

100mm

UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION BRACKET BOTTOM RAIL

33.5mm

81mm

37mm

16mm

30mm

30mm

52mm

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23mm

DEEP CHANNEL BOTTOM CABLE BRACKET

37.5mm

73mm

ALPHA SRS V2 PIVOT ARM FRONT RAIL

50mm

33mm

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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

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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. Example: Face/Reveal, Ceiling.

- Mark the fixing holes for the first bracket.

- Drill holes to suit the method of fixing determined by the substrate being fixed to.

- Screw the first bracket in place. Ensure the bracket is installed straight using a spirit level. If required, pack out
the bracket.

- Repeat process for the second bracket.

- Ensure both brackets are installed level and the distance apart is enough for the roller tube to be inserted. The
distance between the brackets should be the ordered overall measurement from outside of bracket to outside of
bracket.

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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

PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS

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HEADBOX INSTALL

STEP 1 - OPEN THE HEADBOX STEP 2 - REMOVE ROLLER TUBE

Open the headbox front cover by unscrewing the bottom
screw on the headbox end cap. Repeat on opposite side.

NOTE: For reveal fit the screw is no longer required.

STEPS 3 - FACE FIT

IDLE END DRIVE END

STEPS 3 - REVEAL FIT INSTALL

Pull out the idle end locking pin and remove the roller
tube idle end first.

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IDLE END DRIVE END

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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!

• After determining the exact position of the headbox you can fasten the brackets and headbox on the installation
surface.

• Mark the fixing holes for the first bracket.

• Drill holes to suit the method of fixing determined by the substrate being fixed to.

• Secure installation screw in bracket to hold one side of head box.

• Repeat the process for the opposite bracket and ensure that the head box is straight using a spirit level.

NOTE: If required pack out the headbox.

• Once satisfied the headbox is level, secure remaining fixing points.

NOTE: For awnings over 3500mm wide, add an additional fixing point through the centre of the headbox back panel.
E.g 3500mm wide secure at 1750mm.

ACCESSORIES REVEAL FIT - HEADBOX COVER INSTALL

D4.5mm

6.0mm

D4.5mm

45mm

6.0mm

SPREADER PLATE OPEN HEADBOX CLOSED HEADBOX

If there is no substantial fixing point at the ends
of the headbox, a Spreader Plate can be added.
This allows 250mm of flexibility for installation
points at each end of the awning. If a spreader
plate is ordered, this will come preassembled to

A 4.5mm hole needs to be drilled in the headbox cover in

REVEAL applications. Location of hole, refer to diagram above.
the bracket inside the headbox determined by the
installation type specified. Secure through Fixing
points highlighted in the image.

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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

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INSTALLING THE ROLLER TUBE

STEP 1 i - MOTORISED STEP 1 ii - CRANK

Motorised – Insert motor into motor bracket then secure using
motor clip

STEP 1 iii - INTERNAL TAPE WINCH

Internal Tape Winch – Insert pin into spring plate and use locking
pin to secure.

STEP 2 B - INSTALL THE ROLLER

Crank – insert crank pin into crank gear

STEP 2 A - INSERT PIVOT PIN

Insert Pivot Pin into idle end on tube.

OPTIONAL: STEP 3 - ATTACH THE
HEADBOX FRONT COVER

Lift Roller over the installation bracket and down so pivot pin sits
inside the pivot plate. Insert idle locking pin to secure roller.
*Operate the awning a couple of times to ensure tracking and cor­rect operation of the awning.

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Once satisfied, reattach the headbox front
cover.

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INTERNAL TAPE WINCH INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS

Fitting Internal Tape Winch

- Unscrew the cover of the internal tape winch and note the direction in which the tape runs off the spool.

- Remove the tape supplied with the winch.

- Thread the tape from the awning tape spool through the two swivel tape guides. Attach swivel tape guides to the

internal and external walls. Lower the awning.

- Thread the end of the tape through the slot on the tape winch spool. Cut the tape so that only 1 - 2 windings will

remain on the spool. Tie a secure knot in the end. Wind the excess tape on to the spool. Replace the spool in the
winch ensuring that the tape winds off in the correct direction. Screw cover back on to winch.

- Drill four (4) holes in the wall for the winch and fit rawl plugs supplied or use the fastener appropriate for the

installation. At least two of the screws should be set into an architrave or stud. All four screws must be used. If
necessary add packing behind the winch if attaching to an uneven surface.

- Test the awning to see if it functions properly.

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