Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Introduction Preparation The Solera Classic Manual Awning is designed for use on ® most recreational vehicle units and is available in a variety of sizes to fit even the largest unit. Additional information Moving parts can pinch, crush or cut.
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Installation NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Refer to unit manufacturer for proper location. Installing the Awning Rail (if necessary) NOTE: Awning rail not included.
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Assembling the Awning Mounting the Bottom Mounting Brackets NOTE: The head assemblies (Fig.3A) and support arm 1. On the awning rail, mark the position of the centerlines of the support arm assemblies. Ensure that the support assemblies (Fig.3B) are numbered to ensure proper arm assemblies will not interfere with any lights, vents or assembly.
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Mounting the Awning 1. Measure the distance from the awning rail channel to the lower mounting bracket fastening point. 2. Compare the distance from the center of the roll tube and the support arm assembly foot to the measurement in Step 1 and adjust the support arm assembly to make both distances equal.
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Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) 11. Once the upper bracket is located, mark and pre-drill two 3/16" holes through the awning rail or unit. Apply a liberal amount of sealant over the holes and attach the Failure to maintain control of the roll tube, fabric upper mounting bracket using the ¼"...
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Operation Installing the Stop Bolt 1. Make sure the awning is retracted completely. Extending the Awning 2. Make sure the centerline of the roll tube is level with or 1.
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) 4. Loosen the black locking knob and unlock the mount/ 5. On the end of the awning rail the fabric will be removed rafter arm by releasing the spring clip from the top of from, remove the upper mounting bracket from the unit the head assembly.
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) 13. Remove the three screws holding the drive head 6. Using the three screws previously removed from the end assembly end cap on the roll tube and set the drive caps, attach the drive head assembly to the roll tube, head assembly aside.
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Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Operation section of manual) to ensure that the fabric is square on the roll tube. 15. Secure the fabric in the awning rail no more than 1" inside the edge of the fabric on both ends using a #6 x 1/2"...
Solera Classic Awning ® Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Application) Solera Classic Awning Troubleshooting ® What's Happening? What Should Be Done? Check position of the cam lock (roll out). Ensure that the travel locks have been released from the outer arm. Awning will not extend.
Repeat if necessary. Allow to dry before retracting. Manual information may be distributed as a complete document only, unless Lippert Components provides explicit consent to distribute individual parts. All manual information is subject to change without notice.
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