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RainAway Arches

Extra support and more headroom. With their exclusive patented design, these graceful Rainaway Arches provide extra support, help prevent water collection, sagging, and wind flapping, while adding more headroom. Using a self-adjusting gas-filled shock absorber, the arches give a wonderful “bowed” effect to your awning, and help keep the fabric taut in rain and breeze.

Arches needed depends on the width of your awning
Includes four DeFlappers to keep awning fabric at maximum tension and rigidity
Available for Model 1000XT only

DeFlappers

Help prevent your awning from flapping in strong breezes. Our set of four DeFlappers minimize flapping easily and economically. They attach to the support with a stretchable bungee cord to maintain tautness. Non-marring PVC grips tighten onto the fabric with a hand knob. Just attach the gripper to the fabric, and loop the cord over your awning rafter—no tools required.

No tools required
Sold in a set of four
Available for Model 1000XT only

All-Weather Warranty

For the ultimate peace of mind, SunSetter offers optional All-Weather Limited Warranties (AWW) for our SunSetter Awnings and EasyShades. These warranties provide additional protection to your investment, even against damage due to severe weather and storms. Click the links below to learn more.

Outdoor Mat

This great looking, rugged floor mat adds style and comfort while protecting your deck or patio surface – and bare feet, making your deck a comfortable place to walk.

Available in three sizes: 9′ x 9′, 9′ x 12′, and 9′ x 16′
Textured surface helps prevent slipping
Mold, mildew, and flame resistant
Protects against splinter, rough spots, and prevents furniture scuff marks
Neutral design complements any décor and holds its color for years

Cleaning Kit

Keep your awning looking its best! The Cleaning Kit includes everything you need to keep your awning clean and beautiful for years to come.

Available for all awning models with Acrylic fabric
Includes:
- Long-handled brush
- Two bottles of cleaning concentrate
- Touch-up paint kit
- Fabric repair kit with fabric patch material

Vinyl Cover

Clean and protected. This sturdy cream-colored vinyl cover attaches over your awning when it’s not in use, keeping it clean and protected from dirt, birds, cobwebs, rain, ice, etc. The cover attaches to the wall behind the awning with break-away safety clips.

Available for all awning models, except Platinum Plus
Cream-colored vinyl

Aluminum Hood

Finish and protect. The Aluminum Hood provides a perfectly finished look on your home, as well as exceptional protection for your awning fabric and motor.

Available in cream, white, or bronze to match your awning hardware
Made from high-quality aluminum with a baked-on enamel finish that never rusts or needs painting
Projects 12 inches from the wall and requires at least 9 vertical inches of unobstructed space to install above an awning
For Manual, Motorized, and Motorized XL awning models only

Front Weatherbreaker

Block 85% of sun, wind, and mist from coming in the front of your awning, while enjoying filtered light and gentle breeze. Front Weatherbreaker Panels are sturdy, coral white or charcoal-colored vinyl screens that attach easily to your awning. Use one panel at a time or front and side panels together for maximum coverage.

Available in Coral White or Charcoal
Blocks 85% of sun, wind, and mist but lets in air and light
Extends down 5 feet for prime coverage
Awning must be extended to use Front Weatherbreaker Panel
Available for all awning models except PRO

Side Weatherbreaker

Block 85% of sun, wind, and mist from coming in the sides of your awning, while enjoying filtered light and gentle breeze. Side Weatherbreaker Panels are sturdy, Coral White or Charcoal-colored vinyl screens that attach easily onto your awning and can be removed in seconds. Use one panel at a time or front and side panels together.

Available in Coral White or Charcoal for all awning models
Blocks 85% of sun, wind, and mist but lets in air and light
Extends down 5 feet for prime coverage
Awning must be fully extended to use Side Weatherbreaker Panels

Patio Lights

Stay outdoors even after the sun goes down. Weatherproof, smoke-colored Patio Lights emit a lovely, diffused light over your deck or patio. Includes a set of 6, plus a white stretch coil cord and 20 additional feet of cord between the plug and first light. (SunSetter recommends plugging these or any lights into a circuit-breaking electrical outlet made for outdoor use.)

Take standard 60-watt bulbs (not included)
Available for all awning models
Standard 110v, UL & UL Listed
Includes:
- 6 Lights
- Stretch coil cord & 20 additional feet of cord
- Hangers that match your awning hardware

Wireless Wall Switch

Open and close your awning from the comfort of your home. Our Somfy® Multi-Channel Wireless Wall Switch works like a regular switch to operate your motorized awning – but it requires no wiring or electrician to install. Mount indoors to open and close your Motorized, Motorized XL or Motorized Oasis awning in seconds without having to go outside.

Available in white or ivory
Works with all motorized awning and EasyShade models
Operates optional LED Lights

Tahoma Switch

Join the smart shading revolution. The Somfy TaHoma Switch and the TaHoma 3.0 mobile app combine to truly turn your home into a smart home. While home or away, control your motorized awning, EasyScreen or EasyShade from virtually anywhere with just a click on your smartphone or with the sound of your voice. TaHoma Switch works with Google Assistant, the voice assistant featured in Google’s connected speakers and Android devices, and other Smart Home platforms.

Precise Smart Shade Control – Use a sliding scale to adjust openness for the perfect amount of shade
Customizable Experience – Create scenarios and activate them with connected devices
Voice Control – Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home
Easy Integration – Works with Phillips Hue, and other popular smart home solutions

Wireless Rain Sensor

Automation made easy. The Wireless Rain Sensor automatically closes your awning based on pre-determined standards. This sensor uses optical rain-sensing technology to measure rainfall and sends an RTS command to automatically close your awning.

Automatically closes your awning
Works with all motorized awning and EasyShade models
Solar-powered, completely wireless

Wireless Wind Sensor

The Wireless Wind Sensor for our Motorized and OASIS models closes your awning automatically on very windy days.

The Wireless Wind Sensor monitors the effect of the wind on your awning and closes it automatically when necessary. You set the sensitivity. Battery powered, made by Somfy. Simple to install and easy to use. Comes in cream color for our Motorized awning and in black for our Motorized OASIS awning.

Integrated LED Lights

Entertain even after the sun goes down. These Energy-efficient, yet bright and durable Integrated LED Lights attached directly to the awning arms illuminating the entire area underneath your awning. Use the included multi-channel remote control that turns the lights on and off, and works like a dimmer switch to allow you to set the mood. Lights never have to be taken down, even during awning operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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