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NSTALLATION
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P
-I
EQUIRED
RE
NSTALLATION
1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and level the unit.
2. Check where the awning arms will be installed. The arms fit snug to the side of the vehicle and must not
cover or interfere with exhaust vents, lights etc.
3. If there is an awning rail installed, check that the awning rail runs the full length of the awning. Please
refer to the note under "Installing an Awning Rail" before proceeding.
4. Refer to the important note on page 5 about the required positioning of the centerline of the roller tube.
5. For the bottom 3 mounting holes: if mounting into structure, use the 1/4 x 1 1/2 screws; if not attaching
into structure, use the furnished moly rivets.
NOTE: The upper mounting holes (all configurations)
I
A
NSTALLING AN
NOTE: For canopies
awning rail installed, skip to step 5. The awning rail and arms must be positioned so that any
existing trim does not interfere with the awning arm when in the closed position.
For Alumaguard and Uniguard installations: If the existing awning rail is incorporated into
the coach trim or a drip rail, it will be necessary to mount a standard awning rail flat on the
coach wall. The awning rail and arms must be positioned so that any existing trim does not
interfere with the Alumaguard or Uniguard's "Flex Connect" or the awning arm when in the
closed position.
ALUMAGUARD
1.
Determine the optimum positioning of the awning so that the arms will not interfere with the door frame or
light fixtures. The centerline of the awning rail should be above the door opening a minimum of 6" for vinyl
and 7" for Alumaguard/Uniguard. After determining mounting position, mark the position with a chalk
line.
2.
Awning rail must be level.
3.
Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.
4.
Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with #10 x 3/4" screws. Use all the attach holes in the
rail.
NOTICE
Make sure the screws are securely mounted to the structural frame of the
vehicle.
5.
Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail on the
installation side.
6.
File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail. This will help protect
the awning fabric from damage during installation.
7.
Spray inside the awning rail track with a dry silicone lubricant.
052540-031r4
Installation Manual
P
REPARATION
R
WNING
AIL
Alumaguard or Uniguard: If the vehicle already has a full-length
WITHOUT
Standard Awning Rail
Mounted to Coach Wall
Coach Wall
attach into vehicle structure
MUST
UNIGUARD
Coach Wall
Adjustable T
'
RAVEL
R WITH
Flex Connect Must Be
Flat When the Awning
is Closed
Standard Awning Rail
Mounted to Coach Wall
Spread open
the end of the
awning rail
DR
E0050
SF030
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