Retractable Awning Comparison Chart

Nominal Width

S-series:

up to 32'

Premier:

up to 40'

Solar:

up to 23'

Arm Size

S-series:

9'0, 10'6, 11'6

Premier:

6'7, 8'2, 10'6, 11'6, 13'0

Solar:

8'2, 10'6, 11'6, 13'0

Fabric Options

S-series:

Sunbrella (200+)

Premier:

Sunbrella (200+)

Solar:

Sunbrella (200+)

Frame Color

S-series:

White, Camel

Premier:

White, Camel, Bronze, Black

Solar:

Alpine, Oynx

Motor

S-series:

Somfy SIMU RTS

Premier:

Somfy Sunea CMO

Solar:

Somfy Sunea CMO

Protective Hood

S-series:

10" Deep

Premier:

10" Deep

Solar:

8" Cassette

Cassette

S-series:

n/a

Premier:

semi-cassette option up to 23' wide

Solar:

semi or full cassette standard

Arm Tension System

S-series:

9 cable ABT belt arm

10 cable ABT belt

Solar:

10 cable ABT belt

Arm Elbow

S-series:

cast aluminum, bronze bushings, exposed belt

Premier:

cast aluminum, sealed bearings, concealed belt

Solar:

cast aluminum, sealed bearings, concealed belt

Arm Shoulder

S-series:

cast design, 3 lbs each

Premier:

cast/extruded design, 4 lbs each

Solar

two piece forged design, 4 lbs each

Arm Cycle Life Expectancy

S-series:

60,000 cycles

Premier:

72,000 cycles

Solar:

72,000 cycles

Arm Wall Thickness

S-series:

.070"

Premier:

.125"

Solar:

.125"

Arm Spring Tension

S-series:

890 lbs

Premier:

920 lbs

Solar:

920 lbs

Arm Tension Closing Force

S-series:

300 lbs

Premier:

325 lbs

Solar:

325 lbs

Torsion Bar

S-series:

.070" aluminum

Premier:

.150" aluminum

Solare:

.150" aluminum

Unit Weight (per foot)

S-series:

15 lbs

Premier:

17 lbs

Solar:

22 lbs

Main Frame Components Origin

S-series:

Spain and USA

Premier:

Spain and USA

Solar:

Spain and USA

Product Assembly

S-series:

USA

Premier:

USA

Solar:

USA

Drop Shade Option

S-series:

n/a

Premier:

up to 22' wide x 13'0" arm

Solar:

up to 23' wide x 11'6" arm

Motion Sensor Option

S-series:

yes

Premier:

yes

Solar:

yes

Lighting Option

S-series:

n/a

Premier:

lunar light ropes

Solar

dimmable LED only

Fabric Warranty

S-series:

10 years

Premier:

10 years

Solar:

10 years

Frame Warranty

S-series:

5 years

Premier:

lifetime

Solar:

lifetime

Motor Warranty

S-series:

5 years

Premier:

8 years

Solar:

8 years

Installation Warranty

S-series:

1 year*

Premier:

1 year*

Solar:

1 year*