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For curved sides, please see the separate Hardware List in the Dealer Service Manual for the appropriate model. Use these instructions to ensure correct operation of product. Dometic, LLC reserves the right to modify appearances and specifications without notice. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................2...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Messages This manual has safety information and instructions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. WARNING FAILURE to obey the follow- Recognize Safety Information ing warnings could result in death or serious injury: This is the safety alert symbol.
PROCEDURE Open Awning FIG. 2 1. CAUTION! PINCH HAZARD. Maintain a hori- zontal distance of at least 16″ between fully Wrong Position. open awning and any permanent object. Failure Awning Is Over- to obey this caution could result in injury. Extended With Valance Rope Press and hold “Extend”...
PROCEDURE Prepare Awning To Shed Water 2. CAUTION! PINCH HAZARD. Keep CLEAR of openings around adjustable pitch arm assembly while adjusting awning pitch (slope). Adjustable WARNING FAILURE to obey the follow- pitch arm assembly (bottom arm) will telescope. ing warning could result in death or serious injury: Failure to obey this caution could result in injury.
PROCEDURE Close Awning 3. CAUTION! PINCH HAZARD. Keep CLEAR of openings around adjustable pitch arm assembly 1. Loosen adjustable knobs to allow awning to while adjusting awning pitch (slope). Adjustable reset to original position. Then lightly tighten pitch arm assembly (bottom arm) will telescope. knobs on both arm assemblies to help ensure Failure to obey this caution could result in injury.
CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE) In case of power failure, it may be necessary to close 4. Connect 16 Gauge (minimum) wire leads (user awning manually. There are two methods to close awning supplied) to motor connector, and tape in place manually: (with electrical tape).
CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE) Pull Strap Method 5. WARNING! IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. Re- install screw(s) at top casting BEFORE trans- Use this procedure if prior method failed to close porting RV. Otherwise, awning could extend awning. quickly and unexpectedly during transit. Failure to obey this warning could result in death or seri- This procedure requires help from at least ous injury.
3. Lubricate all sliding surfaces of arm assemblies c. Wait until VLP (Dometic P/N 3314216.000) with paraffin wax or silicone spray as needed. fully cures before rolling up awning. When To Get More Help 1.
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