The Solair Lateral-Arm Awning
is TUV approved. It is type tested for quality assurance. Look for the TUV seal
of approval before you buy.
Extruded aluminum front
bar with powder coat finish. Engineered to reduce saggin and bowing. Especially beneficial
for wider awnings.
Front bar made to accomodate
valance in two positions. Visibility of aluminum face
strip can be adjusted at customer's discretion.
Easy removal of valance. Excellent
features for commercial jobs, where leased property may change
hands frequently, requiring name or logo change on valance. Also,
separate valances can be made to promote special sales or holidays.
Die cast aluminum front
bar end caps attached with set screw. Eliminates breakage,
as sometimes experienced with plastic caps (especially in cold
weather). Set screw helps prevent loss.
Die cast aluminum universal
front bar attachment. Increases flexibility of the arm
in may directions and helps to reduce the possibililty of wind
damage.
Self-lubricated sleeve bushings
in middle hinge and upper arm attachment. Provides for
smooth, noise-free operation and wear reduction.
Set screw adjustment in
middle hinge. Reduces resistance by allowing a slight
break in the arm with initiating retraction.
Double cable. Twin
cables are far superior to a single cable. Cable wear is reduced
to a minimum, allowing heavier tension in the arm and increased
lifespan.
Improved cable. Approixmate
25% improvement in cable strength allows for higher spring tension
and longer life.
Cable mechanism. Engineered
to allow for full tension on odd arm without fabric shift. (Many
competitors reduce tension on odd arms.)
Attention to detail. Critical
parts are forged, not cast. 100% of the frame components are
powder coated. Decorative color coordinated caps for nuts and
bold heads.
Hardened steep springs. These
are more durable and provide longer life with maximum tension.
Two springs on 4'2", 5'7" and 6'11" arms. Three springs on 8'7",
10'2", 11'6" and 12'6" arms.
Triple angle forged aluminum
middle hinge. Engineered to increase flexibility in
many directions, allowing system to absorb stress in windy
situations. The upper arm attachment is also forged aluminum.
Forged parts are stronger than cast.
Simplified pitch adjustment. Allows
for infinite adjustments from 5° to 45°. Reduces valuable time
spent on installation. Adjustments can often be made by one person.
Extruded aluminum support
tube. Make a better seating between the support tube
and upper arm attachment (also aluminum). Helps to reduce the
noise between parts, often associated with the units that use
a galvanized support tube.
6063 T6 aluminum extrusions. Provides
overall strength and durability. Front bar, support tube, hood
and roller tube are all extruded.
Warranty. Written
ten year limited warranty helps alleviate customer's fear of
dealing with a "new" product.
Extruded aluminum brackets. Improves
strength and quality of brackets, while reducing bulk.
Spring roller system. Especially
beneficial on wide units to reduce sag of roller tube and eliminate
wear of center supports.
Special arm sizes. Special
arms sizes available on request. This is especially helpful in
approaching condominium associations who may want to extend to
the exact size of an existing deck, providing a uniform exterior
look.
Special colors. Since
arms are assembled domestically, the components can be painted
before springs and cables are attached. Call
for more information and pricing.
Stainless steel fasteners. For
long life and corrosion resistance, only stainless steel fasteners
are used.
Heavy duty motors. All
motorized units are provided with Somfy Heavy-Duty Motors. CMO
(manual overide) units and environmental controls available.
Bevel gear. 3:1 gear
has built-in stop to eliminate over-winding.
Solair Advantages
First retractable to meet North American TUV standards
for reliability and quality assurance.
First to use Somfy Motors
in awnings.
FREE wiring schematics available on new installations.
Gear-driven units are easily converted to motorized units
in the future.
Bevel gears offer a slim-line look and a stop
eliminates fabric damage that could occur from over rolling
past the projection of the arm. Permanently sealed and lubricated.
Forged
parts offer superior strength compared to extruded and cast
parts.
All heavy duty aluminum construction. The additional
aluminum and the design of the profiles minimizes deflection
of the awning and sagging of the fabric.
Front bar allows customer
to add an additional valance and hide the aluminum strip.
Twin
galvanized cables reduce wear to a minimum and allows for
greater tension to the arm.
Elliptical shaped cable radius increases
tension in the springs as the arm is extended and where it
is needed the most.
Angles in the forged hinges (elbows) allow
each arm to flex independently, thus absorbing stress during
wind gusts, helping eliminate damage.
Hinges (elbows) are equipped
with permanently sealed and lubricated needle bearings.
Solair
systems can operate with an odd number of fully tensioned
arms,
reducing the cost and weight of the awning.
Easy pitch adjustment
at the upper arm attachment.
Heavy duty triple springs,
packed and lubricated in a poly bag. Additional
springs add to the tension of the
fabric for a tailored look.
Front
bar coupling has a two way movable feature that increases
flexibility and relieves strain
on the awing during wind gusts. It also allows the arms
to move independently to reduce
the tension on the awning and wall mounting brackets.
Wall mounting
brackets are made of extruded aluminum: a much
stronger alternative to its cast counterparts.
Aluminum support
tube for flexibility, strength and quiet operation.
Four
frame colors to choose from stock - Silver, White, Brown & Desert
Sand.
Custom frame colors
available on request, allow 3-4 wks for delivery.
10-year
warranty on all parts, excluding motor and cover.
Front bar
roller valance available upon request, allow 3-4 wks for
delivery.
Choice of over 250 in stock fabrics, Dickson and Sunbrella.
Reduce
energy (cooling) costs in the peak summer months.
Cylinder
roof mount system offers complete protection year round.
Custom Manufactured Retractable Awning
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