Introduction; Safety; Prior To Installation; Resources Required - Lippert Components Solera Installation And Owner's Manual

Introduction

The Solera Smart Arm™ 12V DC Power Awning features
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a touch pad that is nested in the awning arm, so the
awning can be extended and retracted without going inside
the unit�
It also features an optional infrared sensor that will activate
the awning's security lights if a moving heat source is
detected� It also has an optional wind sensor that will
automatically retract the awning in case of severe winds�
The awning light has a new low voltage alert system� If the
voltage gets below 10�5V the awning light will automatically
start flashing when in use. Also, the awning light has three
stages of brightness: low, medium and high�
Additional information about this product can be obtained
from lci1�com/support or by downloading the free myLCI
app� The app is available on iTunes® for iPhone® and
iPad® and also on Google Play™ for Android™ users�
iTunes®, iPhone®, and iPad® are registered trademarks
of Apple Inc�
Google Play™ and Android™ are trademarks of Google Inc�

Safety

THE "WARNING" SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT
AN INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS A SAFETY
RISK INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY IF NOT PERFORMED SAFELY AND
WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS
MANUAL. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN
PERFORMING THIS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
OTHER SAFETY EQUIPMENT TO CONSIDER
WOULD BE HEARING PROTECTION, GLOVES, AND
POSSIBLY A FULL FACE SHIELD, DEPENDING ON
THE NATURE OF THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP
CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.
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Solera
Smart Arm
Installation and Owner's Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES FOR THE SOLERA SMART ARM
AWNING. OPERATING THE SOLERA SMART ARM
AWNING IN ANY OTHER MANNER THAN DESCRIBED
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE
TO THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE UNIT OR THE
AWNING ASSEMBLY AS WELL AS VOIDING THE
LIPPERT COMPONENTS LIMITED WARRANTY.

Prior to Installation

All fasteners supporting the awning assembly must have a
backer within the structure of the wall of the unit� Refer to
the unit manufacturer for proper location�
This manual will refer to the "drive side" and "idler side"
throughout for various instructions� The "drive side" is the
right hand side of the awning when facing the awning from
the exterior of the unit� The "idler side" is the left hand side
of the awning when facing the awning from the exterior of
the unit�
NOTE: If replacing a power awning with the Smart Arm,
please verify that the wiring meets all requirements as
stated in section, Smart Arm Wiring Diagram, in this
document� If replacing a manual awning or adding a new
awning to the unit please install new wiring to meet the
requirements as stated�

Resources Required

• 1-3 people, depending
on task
• Cordless or Electric Drill
or Screw Gun
• Appropriate Drive Bits
7/16
• " Socket
1/4
• #14 x 1 " Screws
• Rivet Gun (if needed)
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Awning
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• Screwdriver
• Wire Cutters/Strippers
• Non-Permanent Method
of Marking
• Scissors/Utility Knife
• Silicone Sealant or
Putty Tape
• Silicone Lubricant
Rev: 11�15�18