Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Allegro Owner's Manual page 85

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
1. When the power awning hardware is in the open position and the 12 VDC power has been lost the awning can
be closed by supplying auxiliary power to the hardware. Connect the awning motor to an external 12 VDC
power source via user-supplied wire (16 gauge minimum). A good external 12 VDC power source would be an
automobile battery.
2. Locate and unplug the motor and hardware cable connection located in the upper part of the right hand arm.
3. Connect the user-supplied wire leads to the terminals in the connector from the motor. Electrical tape may be
required to keep the wire leads in place. (Do not connect to the one in the hardware).
4. Connect the other end to a 12 VDC battery source. The red wire goes to + and the black to -. If there is not a
problem with the awning motor, this will retract the awning. To avoid motor damage disconnect battery source
immediately after awning is fully retracted.
5. The awning can be extended by reversing the polarity. Place the red wire on the – and the black wire on the +.
Disconnect battery source after awning is fully extended.
If the awning will not retract after performing the steps listed above, perform the following steps.
1. Slide the pull strap (provided) into the utility slot of the FRTA (see awning instructions found in Owner's
Information Package, page 4 Figure 6).
2. While one person is holding onto the pull strap, remove the screw in the top of the right top casting. The FRTA
will immediately roll in once the bolt is removed. Walk the awning to the closed position.
3. Align hole where screw was removed and replace screw into top casting to secure awning. NOTE: The screw
removed from top of right casting has to be reinstalled. This is to prevent awning from opening during travel,
personal injury or damage can occur. Have the awning serviced by a Domestic Service Center or a qualified
service technician before attempting to open awning after this procedure has been performed.
Since damage resulting from weather is not under warranty, anytime a heavy
Or prolonged rain or blustery winds are anticipated, it would be advisable to close
the awning. Similarly, if the awning is to be left unattended for any prolonged
length of time, it would be prudent to close that awning.
NOTE: Be sure that the awning is fully locked into position on both arms before travel. Failure to do so may cause the
awning to deploy when the motor home is in motion.
For further instructions on how to properly maintain the awning please see the awning instructions found in
the Owner's Information package.
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–ALLEGRO®
Caution
Chapter 12 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS & DOORS
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