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AWNINGS
8700 SERIES
Dometic 8700
Awning
EN
Installation and Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 AWNINGS 8700 SERIES Dometic 8700 Awning Installation and Operating Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2022 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is protected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the products contained herein may be protected by design, patent or be patent pending. The trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to Dometic Sweden AB.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This product manual, including the instructions, guidelines, and warnings, and related documentation, may be subject to changes and updates. For up-to-date product information, please visit documents.dometic.com. Table of contents Explanation of symbols .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions For Installation

    Scope of delivery The sail track is not supplied by Dometic and must be purchased separately and installed prior to the installation of the awning and hardware. Fabric roller tube assembly (must be ordered separately) No.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Dometic8700 Intended use Hardware (must be ordered separately) 2x 2x 2x 2x No. in Quantity Description fig. 2 Hardware assemblies Door Roller Kit Bottom mounting bracket Pull rod 1 set Fixing materials – Installation and Operating Manual Intended use The intended use of the awning is to provide shade. The awning is to be used whilst the vehicle is stationary only.
  • Page 6: Technical Description

    • Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer • Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer • Use for purposes other than those described in this manual Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications. Technical description...
  • Page 7: Installing The Awning

    Dometic8700 Installing the awning 878HT-WH 878HS-WH 878HT-BK 878HS-BK 878HU-WH Hardware (fig. 3) (Tall – Black or (Standard – Black (Ultra short White) White) or White) Height range 1892 mm – 2235 mm 1626 mm – 1930 mm 1499 mm – 1676 mm...
  • Page 8 Installing the awning Dometic8700 Impact or pinch hazard • Rapid casting spin off may occur. Spring tension will attempt to close the awning quickly and unexpectedly. Do not remove the nail from the torsion rod (at end cap) until both top castings are secured to the corresponding main arms, and the awning safety lock lever is in roll down position.
  • Page 9 ➤ Proceed as shown to install the awning (fig. 4, page 10 to fig. f, page 17). NOTE • The awning length is set to suit the Dometic 8300 awning length. • Any adjustment to the Dometic 8500 awning length must be made before installing the awning.
  • Page 10 Installing the awning Dometic8700...
  • Page 11 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Ø 6 NOTE Unfurling the awning fabric by one revolution will allow enough space between the RV wall and the awning hardware to guide the fabric into the awning rail.
  • Page 12 Installing the awning Dometic8700 CLICK...
  • Page 13 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Installing the door roller kit NOTICE! Damage hazard If a squared corner entry door may contact the awning fabric, the door roller kit must be installed. CLICK 6,4 mm – 9,5 mm...
  • Page 14 Installing the awning Dometic8700 Choosing the mounting position for top mounting brackets (fig. a) • A: Mounting over awning rail Do not use this position if the top mounting brackets will contact the rubber cap molding on the RV (roof with rounded corners) •...
  • Page 15 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Installing the top mounting brackets Ø 6 Releasing the preset tension 3. 3.
  • Page 16 Installing the awning Dometic8700 NOTE Removing the pin will release the factory preset tension. To facilitate removal, you may need to twist the fabric roller tube (as if unrolling awning) by pulling the bottom of tube toward you while pulling on the pin.
  • Page 17 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Securing the awning fabric to the awning rail 50 mm 50 mm CLICK Verifying the installation ➤ Verify the installation by operating the awning according to verify all parts are functioning correctly (chapter “Using the awning” on page 18). Open and close the awning four or five times to allow for natural self adjustment of the awning fabric.
  • Page 18: Using The Awning

    Using the awning Dometic8700 Using the awning You can use the awning in opening position A or B. Opening the awning...
  • Page 19 Dometic8700 Using the awning NOTICE! Damage hazard • Ensure the awning is extended high enough before opening the entry door. • Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the “roll-up” position prior to swinging the main arm away from the RV. Failure to do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism.
  • Page 20 Using the awning Dometic8700 CLICK CLICK...
  • Page 21 Dometic8700 Using the awning Opening the awning to position B (page 18) CLICK CLICK...
  • Page 22 Using the awning Dometic8700 CLICK CLICK...
  • Page 23 Dometic8700 Using the awning Closing the awning NOTICE! Damage hazard Ensure that the lock is in the “roll-down” position prior to swinging arms toward vehicle. Failure to do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism. ➤ Proceed as shown to close the awning (fig. n, page 23 to fig. q, page 24). CLICK CLICK NOTICE! Damage hazard...
  • Page 24 Using the awning Dometic8700 CLICK CLICK...
  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Warranty If the product does not work as it should, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). The warranty applicable to your product is 1 year year(s). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •...
  • Page 26: Disposal

    This warranty policy is subject to the conditions and guarantees which are mandatory as implied by the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993(NZ). Local support Please find local support at the following link address: dometic.com/dealer Disposal ➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wher- ever possible.
  • Page 28 YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUPPORT SALES OFFICE dometic.com/dealer dometic.com/contact dometic DOMETIC GROUP AB...

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