Installing The Awning - Dometic 9100 Installation Manual

9100 Power Patio Awning
2. Choose an installation location for the LED light
switch where it will not be exposed to weather,
extreme temperatures, or long hours in direct
sunlight.
3. Perform one of the following fuse installations.
– Install a 3A fuse at the fuse panel for the positive
(+) 12 VDC power supply (RED wire) to the LED
light switch.
– Install a 3A in-line fuse between the positive (+)
12 VDC power supply (RED wire) and the LED light
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 LED light
switch kit to complete the installation.

6.2 Installing the Awning


WARNING: IMPACT AND/OR CRUSH
HAZARD.
This awning should be installed in a controlled
environment (inside). Do not install the awning
during windy conditions, or when wind is
expected. Otherwise, the awning could move
unpredictably, become unstable, and could
detach, bend, or collapse. Failure to obey this
warning could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: Always use sealant on clean parts and surfaces
where fasteners enter the RV walls, roof, and floor.
Otherwise, leakage could occur.
I Install the back channels on a flat surface, level,
and keep parallel with each other to ensure correct
function and appearance.
6.2.1 Inserting the Awning Fabric into
the Awning Rail

WARNING: IMPACT AND/OR CRUSH
HAZARD.
Do not remove the LED rail from the awning fabric
(if equipped). Otherwise, the awning fabric could
separate from the awning rail on the RV and cause
the awning to extend quickly or detach, bend, or
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collapse. Failure to obey this warning could result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION: LIFTING HAZARD.
Use proper lifting technique and control when
lifting the awning. Failure to obey this caution could
result in injury.
NOTICE: Keep both arm assemblies parallel to each
other to avoid twisting.
If the LED light strip is not desired, the standard
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awning fabric must be used. Otherwise, you may
remove the LED light strip from the LED rail, and
leave the empty LED rail on the fabric rope.
1. Unfurl the awning fabric one revolution.
I Do not unfurl more than one revolution of
fabric, as this could cause issues with awning
closing and opening correctly. Unfurling one
revolution will allow enough space between the
RV wall and the awning hardware to guide the
awning fabric into the awning rail.
2. Insert the awning fabric (with the awning roller cover,
if equipped) into the awning rail.
I A stepladder may be necessary to reach the
awning rail.
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10 Positioning the Arm Assemblies
Arm Assembly
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Awning Rail
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3. With one person grasping each arm assembly,
carefully lift the entire awning assembly upright, then
carry the awning to the prepared (flared) awning rail
end.
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