Thanks for shopping with Improvements! 8 ft. Retractable Window Awning Item #511412 (Fits windows/doors from 73 to 96 wide) Note: Read these instructions carefully before assembling. Find a clean, smooth area on which to work, such as a carpet, in order to avoid scratching the wood surfaces. Wait to dispose of the packing material until assembly is complete and all parts and hardware are accounted for. Assembly Tips Find a clean, smooth area on which to work, such as a carpet, in order to avoid scratching the parts. Lay out all parts and hardware on the floor or on a table in the order of their number or letter. This will familiarize you with the parts and also help you find a part easier when you re ready to assemble it. Usually there is a small sticker on the part with the designating letter or number that matches the letter or number in the instructions. If that sticker is missing, look at the drawing in the instruction parts list, and try to recognize the part by its shape or characteristics like holes or grooves. We have provided both text and a drawing in each step, so using both will help the most. Orient the parts so you view them exactly as they are shown in each step. Each step assembles only a few parts, so just take it one step at a time. To order, call 1-800-642-2112 West Chester, OH 45069 Made in China 0316 If you have questions regarding this product, call 1-800-642-2112 Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 EST (Ohio) and ask for our product specialists, or e-mail: productspecialist@improvementscatalog.com See many more products on the Internet! www.improvementscatalog.com 8ft Retractable Window Awning #511412 Current instructions at www.improvementscatalog.com 1-800-642-2112 Page 1 of 6
Parts List: A. Upper Rod Qty: 2 B. Front Rod Qty: 2 C. Side Rod Qty: 2 D. Middle Rod Qty: 4 one end has internal threads this end has internal threads this end has external threads both ends have internal threads both ends have external threads E. Fabric Qty: 1 F. Pulley Qty: 3 G. Bracket Qty: 2 H. Ring Qty: 2 I. Elbow Qty: 2 bolt J. Cleat Qty: 1 K. Connector Qty: 6 L. Clamp Qty: 4 M. Rope Qty: 1 N. Screw top Qty: 14 hex nut hooks 8ft Retractable Window Awning #511412 Current instructions at www.improvementscatalog.com 1-800-642-2112 Page 2 of 6
To assemble: Step 1 Use three Connectors (J) to attach two Middle Rods (D) to the Upper Rods (A). (B) (K) (D) (K) (D) (K) (B) Use three Connectors (J) to attach two Middle Rods (D) to the Front Rods (B). (B) (K) (D) (K) (D) (K) (B) Step 2 Slide the Upper Rod assembly and Front Rod assembly into the long sleeves inside the Fabric (E). Upper Rod assembly top sleeve of Fabric Front Rod assembly front sleeve of Fabric Fabric (E) This view is the inside of the Fabric (E) Step 3 Fit the Clamps onto the Upper Rods and hold the awing against the side of your house at your desired height above your window. Mark the hole locations on the wall. Use two Screws (N) to attach the large top sections of the Clamps to the side of your house. (N) 8ft Retractable Window Awning #511412 Current instructions at www.improvementscatalog.com 1-800-642-2112 Page 3 of 6
Step 4 Attach the two Elbows (I) to the ends of the Front Rods. When tightened, they should point toward the side sleeves. Elbows (I) Step 5 Insert the Side Rods (C) into the side sleeves of the Fabric and secure them into the Elbows. Side Rod (C) Side Rod (C) 8ft Retractable Window Awning #511412 Current instructions at www.improvementscatalog.com 1-800-642-2112 Page 4 of 6
Step 6 Attach the Upper Rod assembly into the Clamps and tighten the hex nut on the Clamp. You may fit the Fabric in the Clamp so it won t slide, but this is not required. Hang a Pulley (F) on the outside hook of each Clamp. Hang a third Pulley on the inside hook of the side you want to tie the Rope. top section of clamps Upper Rod assembly hook section of clamps or (F) - hang on outside hook hex nut (F) - hang on outside hook (F) - hang on one of the inside hooks Step 7 Attach the Ring (H) to the ends of the Side Rods (C). Use the bolts to connect the Brackets (G) to the Rings. Hold the Brackets against the wall so the holes are vertical and the Fabric is tight, pulled downward. Mark the wall at the Bracket hole locations. Use Screws to attach the Bracket (G) to the side of your house, approximately under the clamps. (C) (G) (H) bolt (G) 8ft Retractable Window Awning #511412 Current instructions at www.improvementscatalog.com 1-800-642-2112 Page 5 of 6
Step 8 Use two Screws to attach the Cleat (J) to the side of your window frame or to the siding. It should be mounted under the Clamp that has two pulleys. Try to mount it in a place where it is protected under the awning from the weather. Also consider being able to reach it from inside the window. Step 9 Tie one end of the Rope (M) to the Front Rod near the Elbow. Direct the Rope through the three Pulleys (F) and tie the other end to the other end of the Front Rod. Grasp the Rope between the two Pulleys and pull downward this should pull the Front Rod and the front of the Awning upward. Wrap the Rope around the Cleat to keep the Awning up. F F tie here tie here B 8ft Retractable Window Awning #511412 Current instructions at www.improvementscatalog.com 1-800-642-2112 Page 6 of 6