Installation; Installing The Electrical Kits - Dometic 9100 Installation Manual

Installation

Consider the following when selecting the mounting
awning mounting location:
• Select a solid structure in the RV wall for the support
of the top mounting brackets and back channels.
• Allow enough clearance between the entry door
and fabric, or slideout and fabric, to allow for awning
pitch (slope). See "Door Clearance" on page 5.
• Avoid locations that would interfere with the
entry door swing when the awning is completely
extended.
• Make sure the arm assemblies do not restrict the use
of doors, windows, slideouts, etc.
• If installing the awning over windows, use a back
channel spacer kit. See "Optional Parts and Kits" on
page 4.
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WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE, AND/
OR EXPLOSION HAZARD. Failure to obey the
following warnings could result in death or
serious injury:
• Shut off the gas supply, disconnect the 120 VAC
power from the RV, and disconnect the positive (+) 12
VDC terminal from the supply battery before drilling
or cutting into the RV.
• Make sure there are no obstacles such as wires or
pipes inside the RV's walls.
• Do not pinch the wiring or allow the wiring to rub
against sharp edges. If the wiring is damaged, it
must be replaced by a qualified service technician.
NOTICE: Always seal the wiring against weather and
moisture where the wiring enters the RV walls, roof, or
floor. Otherwise, water leakage could occur.
This section describes how to install the electrical
switches awning.

6.1 Installing the Electrical Kits

This section provides important supplemental
information for installing electrical kits. For complete
information, refer to the installation instructions included
with the kits.
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6.1.1 Installing a Wired Awning Switch
1. Shut off the gas supply, disconnect the 120 VAC
power from the RV, and disconnect the positive (+)
12 VDC terminal from the supply battery.
2. Choose an installation location for the awning switch
where it will not be exposed to weather, extreme
temperatures, or long hours in direct sunlight.
3. Install a 15 A fuse at the fuse panel for the positive (+)
12 VDC power supply ( RED wire) to the switch.
4. Route the wiring inside the RV to the general location
where the connections to the awning hardware
will be made. Allow enough wiring length to pass
through the outside RV wall. See "Back Channel
Hardware Dimensions" on page 4.
5. Follow the instructions included with the awning
switch kit to complete the installation.
6.1.2 Installing an Ignition/Safety
Interlock System

WARNING: IMPACT AND/OR CRUSH
HAZARD.
Do not install the awning in a motor home without
also installing an ignition/safety interlock system.
Otherwise, accidental operation during transit
could occur. Failure to obey this warning could
result in death or serious injury.
I The ignition interlock must break the circuit (cut
power) to the awning when the ignition is on.
1. Shut off the gas supply, disconnect the 120 VAC
power from the RV, and disconnect the positive (+)
12 VDC terminal from the supply battery.
2. Install a 3A fuse at the fuse panel for the positive (+)
12 VDC ignition control (PINK wire) to the ignition
interlock.
3. Follow the instructions included with the ignition/
safety interlock kit to complete the installation.
6.1.3 Installing a LED Light Switch
A LED light switch is only required for awning models
equipped with a LED light strip.
1. Shut off the gas supply, disconnect the 120 VAC
power from the RV, and disconnect the positive (+)
12 VDC terminal from the supply battery.
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