A manual retractable patio awning uses articulated arms that open and close in stages. The first arms are usually spring loaded, and the ones after those furl to retract the awning or unfurl to extend it. ... The cranking of the awning shaft allows the articulated arms to extend or retract along with the awning.Jan 7, 2015
Can you add a motor to a manual retractable awning?
If you have a retractable awning and are starting to wish you bought it with a motorized system to open and close the feature, you still can! It's easy to add a motor with a retractable awning gear to motor conversion kit. You won't have to crank the awning open or closed again.