Pull Strap Method - Dometic 9100 Operation Instructions Manual

CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE)
1.  L oosen adjustable knobs to allow awning to
reset to original position. Then lightly tighten
knobs on both arm assemblies to help ensure
rattle-free travel. See (FIG. 3).
2.  ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Disconnect power from product before access-
ing wiring connections. There may be issues
mimicking a power failure with electric current
still present, or power may return unexpectedly.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
Disconnect 120 Vac power from RV, and 12 Vdc
power to awning.
3. Unplug motor connector from hardware connec-
tor (located in upper part of RH arm assembly).
See (FIG. 10).
FIG. 10
4. Connect 16 Gauge (minimum) wire leads (user
supplied) to motor connector, and tape in place
(with electrical tape).
 D o NOT connect to hardware connector.
Match wire lead colors to motor wire col-
ors (black to black, red to red).
5.  Disconnect power IMMEDIATE-
LY after awning retracts. Otherwise, damage to
awning motor could occur.
Connect other end of wire leads to the 12 Vdc
external power source, until awning retracts to
its closed position:
a. Connect red wire to positive (+) terminal.
 T he lead wire connected to positive
(+) terminal MUST have a (3 A) in-line
fuse installed.
b. Connect black wire to negative (-) terminal.
c. Disconnect wire leads from power source
once awning fully retracts.
 T he awning will extend if wire leads are
reversed (reversed polarity).
RH End Cap
Motor Connector
Hardware Connector
6. If awning does not move (after confirming con-
nections and charge on external power source),
the motor may be defective. Proceed to subsec-
tion, "B. Pull Strap Method" on page (9) for
alternative method.
B.

Pull Strap Method

Use this procedure if prior method failed to close
awning.
 T his procedure requires a 5/32" hex key, and
help from at least one other person.
1.  M ake sure adjustable knobs are only lightly
tightened on both arm assemblies. See (FIG. 3).
2. Make sure motor connector is unplugged from
hardware connector (located in upper part of RH
arm assembly). See (FIG. 10).
3. Insert pull strap (provided) into utility slot of
FRTA, and slide to center (of FRTA). See
(FIG. 11).
FIG. 11
(2) Screws In
Top Casting
4.  IMPACT OR PINCH HAZARD.
Hold pull strap firmly before removing screw(s)
at top casting. The fabric roller tube is under
spring tension, which will attempt to close the
awning quickly and unexpectedly. Failure to
obey this warning could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
While one person grasps pull strap firmly, remove
the (2) screws at top and back of RH top casting.
Save for reinstallation later. See (FIG. 11).
5.  PINCH HAZARD. Keep CLEAR
of arm assemblies while closing awning. Arm as-
semblies will [fold / close] against back channel.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
 Move pull strap diagonally (to left
or right) as awning rolls up. Otherwise, awning
fabric may crease or form a bulge, and could
permanently stretch fabric.
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