How To Remove A Sunsetter Fabric Awning

Have a person grab hold of each awning leg.

How to remove a sunsetter fabric awning.

Scrub the awning with a soft bristled brush. Soak the awning with the cleaning solution and let it sit for 15 minutes. Open the awning and allow the fabric to completely unroll. If needed have a third person tug the fabric along the track.

Phillips screwdriver figure 3 t bar end plate awning fabric alance 3. Soak the awning with clean water. Work with 1 or 2 other people to slide the fabric out of the track. The fabric is typically attached to an awning spline which is similar to a cord that slides into a groove on the roller tube.

If your retractable awning is fairly large you will likely need another person or two to help you properly slide the spline out to remove the worn fabric and then re insert the replacement material. For awnings that have a sunsetter aluminum hood installed remove the hood end plate on the opposite side of the motor or gear assembly. Install new fabric on your retractable patio awning. Easy instructions on how to replace the fabric and give your home patio or deck a fresh new look.

Mix a cleaning solution with 1 gallon 3 8 l of water and cup 59 ml of mild liquid soap. Using the manual crank wand continue to unroll the fabric until you expose the fabric slot in the roller bar. Remove the front bar from the fabric and place aside for reuse later in reassembly. Either remove the awning from its frame or set up a ladder to reach the top of the awning.