Power Awning; Awning Manual Override; Awning Use In Wind And Rain; Care And Maintenance - Airstream 2017 Interstate Owner's Manual

Power Awning

The awning manufacturer provides a complete Owner/
Operator Manual for the Carefree Awning located in
your owner's packet� The switch for the power awning
is located on the passenger seat pedestal under the
pedestal skirting� As a safety feature the awning will
automatically retract if the vehicle is started and is self-
canceling when fully retracted�

Awning Manual Override

If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can
be safely retracted using the manual override located
on the idler (right) end of the case� A ratchet and socket
extension has been included and is located under the
passenger side compartment floor.
1� Remove the cover from the right end cap and save�
2� Insert the 3/8" socket drive extension and handle
into the square drive hole inside the end cap�
3� Turn the handle clockwise until the awning is
retracted�
4� Replace the end cap�
CAUTION
After closing the awning with the manual override,
the lead rail may move out from the case 1/4"-1/2".
This is normal and the awning is secure for travel
until power is restored or repairs are completed.
Do NOT attempt to force the lead rail in with the
override, serious damage can occur to the awning.
NOTE
Manual override cannot be used to extend the
awning.
2017 Interstate

Awning Use In Wind and Rain

The Interstate's automatic extra strong awning, with
no legs, is provided with a Direct Response™ System
wind sensor� In order to grant maximum comfort and
complete safety, the 12V electric awning can easily
be opened by a switch located on the passenger seat
pedestal�
The Direct Response™ System is an innovative wind
sensor system that automatically activates the 12V
motor and retracts the awning in case of strong winds,
thus avoiding possible damage to the awning�
The awning is used for sun protection, so please
retract the awning in case of rain, wind, or snow�
NOTE
If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
retract the awning and secure as for travel.
The effects of wind and rain on any awning are
unpredictable. Severe damage to the vehicle and
or the awning may result and cannot be covered by
warranty.
NOTE
Awning will not extend while vehicles engine is
running.

Care and Maintenance

1� PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Like any other part
of the touring coach, an owner should periodically
inspect the awning� The following items should be
checked�
a� All mounting brackets are tight�
b� Check all pivot points for enlargements of
holes or broken rivets�
c� Check end caps for cracking and splitting�
d� Check that awning rail is tight against coach
and all screws are tight�
e� Check canopy for loose stitching and possible
shrinkage or puckering�
f� Clean and lubricate all tension knobs and pivot
points�
Fuse Location: Chassis fuse panel under driver's seat,
NOTE
Never use the awning with damaged fabric.
Make sure the awning can be correctly retracted.
Damaged fabric does not allow the awning to
correctly retract.
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