Dometic8700 Explanation of symbols Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it. Table of contents Explanation of symbols .
Important safety instructions for installation Dometic8700 Important safety instructions for installation Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases: • Faulty assembly or connection •...
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Dometic8700 Servicing the awning CAUTION! Lifting hazard Use proper lifting technique and control when lifting product. NOTICE! Damage hazard • Keep both arm assemblies parallel to each other to avoid twisting. • Maintain roll down position of the awning safety lock to prevent the fabric roller tube assembly from uncontrolled unwinding when the fabric is removed from the awning rail.
Servicing the awning Dometic8700 Removing the torsion rods ➤ Proceed as shown to remove the torsion rods (fig. a, page 9 to fig. g, page 11). WARNING! Health hazard Do not remove the awning from arm assembly until the torsion rod is securely pinned.
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Dometic8700 Servicing the awning WARNING! Health hazard • Do not remove the nail from torsion rod until the arm cap is securely held. Otherwise rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will attempt to spin the arm cap and/or fabric roller tube quickly and unexpectedly.
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Servicing the awning Dometic8700 NOTE Pin both torsions to prevent uncontrolled unwinding of spring, or unintended awning movement.
Dometic8700 Servicing the awning WARNING! Health hazard Do not remove the torsion from the fabric roller tube until spring tension is released. If the torsion rod is also not pinned at end cap, rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will attempt to spin the arm cap and/or end cap quickly and unexpectedly.
Dometic8700 Servicing the awning NOTE Discard the old fabric roller tube if damaged. Replacing the torsion rods ➤ Proceed as shown to replace the torsion rods (fig. m, page 14 to fig. q, page 15).
Servicing the awning Dometic8700 Wind torsion rods ➤ Proceed as shown to reattach the torsion rods (fig. r, page 16 to fig. s, page 17). WARNING! Health hazard Use extreme care when winding/unwinding the arm cap. If not controlled, rapid casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will attempt to spin the arm cap and/or fabric roller tube quickly and unexpectedly.
Servicing the awning Dometic8700 Reattach torsion ➤ Proceed as shown to reattach the torsion rods (fig. t, page 18). WARNING! Do not remove the nail from torsion rod until both arm caps are secured to corresponding front channels, and awning safety lock lever is in roll down position.
Dometic8700 Disposal Disposal ➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible. If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
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