A & E awning center brace

Steve N Sal · 06-09-2010, 04:10 PM

Just wondering if someone could walk me thru the use of the center brace on the awning. (Mainly how to hook it up properly) I assume it's to stiffen the center tube but I'll be darned if I can figure out to use it. Any time I've attached it, it seems the least bit of wind disconnects it from the tube. Could really use some help on this one.

DriVer · 06-09-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve N Sal

Could really use some help on this one.

OK, here's how this thing works.

Remove the pin that hold the center support loosen the knob on the side of the arm so that it is free to slide in and out. Note the position of the locking handle and open it.

Place the pin on the end of the center support into the hole on the roller tube and with the handle loose pull on the rafter and snug up the tightening knob.

Grab the locking lever and lift it uo toward the rafter. There should be enough tension by doing this that you can see the arm begin to tighten. Secure the locking handle.

Typically the handle will not snug up on the first try but may need a little fine tuning. It the handle is too hard to push up - loosen the knob a little bit until it offers a drag and try to secure the handle again. If it's OK like that, open the handle tighten the knob and secure the handle. The tension rafter should be tight up against the awning roller.

If you lift the handle and its too loose, lower the handle and pull the rafter toward the awning tube and snug up the knob. Lift the handle until it feels like its under tension and lifting the handle offers a moderate amount of tightness without applying too much force. Again ... The tension rafter should be tight up against the awning roller.

You will also want to have the awning up in position since the length of the arm will vary depending on the angle of the awning. In other words it should be open in the most logical position of use.

I not only had a tension rafter but a center support leg and that swung down and I loaded that up by lifting one the segments of the leg (telescopic) and using a knob to tighten the support leg. Now the awning tube was under tension outbound and lifted.

I hope this helps!