Dometic A&E Systems 8500 Replacement Instructions Manual page 6

1. To reduce the possibility of the poly rope interfering with
the cam lock mechanism, the right-hand torsion requires
the valance rope to be cut off even with the roller tube.
a. Steel Roller Tube: The poly rope on the fabric side
must be pulled toward the valance groove and cut
off – leaving enough length to tuck it behind the
valance groove. See FIG. 12.
b. Aluminum Roller Tubes: The poly rope on the
fabric side is cut 2" longer than the roller tube.
Stretch the poly rope and pull it toward the center
of the roller tube. Make sure it is locked in the
notch of the groove in the roller tube. See FIG.12A.
2. Reinstall the torsion assembly in the roller tube. Align
the rivet slots on the end cap with the holes in the roller
tube - in the exact same position as in Section D, Step
2. If a new roller tube is being used make sure the fabric
has been installed as directed in Section "F".
3. The poly ropes on the left-hand end of the roller tube
should be trimmed in the same as the right-hand. See
Section "L" Step 1.
STEEL ROLLER TUBE
FIG. 12
FIG. 12A
ALUMINUM ROLLER TUBE
FABRIC
CUT VALANCE ROPE EVEN WITH THE
END OF THE ROLLER TUBE
VALANCE
L. REPLACING TORSION ASSEMBLIES
STRETCH FABRIC ROPE
TIGHT AND PULL DOWN
AND INTO THE CENTER
OF ROLLER TUBE. MAKE
SURE IT IS LOCKED IN
THE NOTCH ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE
GROOVE.
NOTE: If the roller tube is new, the rivet holes are not drilled.
The torsion assemblies must be positioned as follows:
The left-hand torsion assembly position has the open
slot in the end cap aligned with the empty groove of the
roller tube.
Position the right-hand torsion assembly open hole
in the end cap in alignment with the empty groove in the
roller tube.If a new right-hand torsion assembly is being
installed and the roller tube does not have the notch
shown in FIG. 5. The two tabs inside the right-hand
torsion end cap must be broken off. See FIG. 13A.
NOTE: Placing the end caps as suggested usually
positions the lock lever in the proper position when
awning is closed. The awning should be opened and
closed several times, and checked. The cam lock lever
should be at the "11:00" position . The end cap may have
to be removed and repositioned if it is not in the proper
location. See FIG. 13.
Models 8500 and 9000 19' - 25' have been manufac-
tured with both standard and heavy duty torsion
springs. Before reinstalling the torsion, properly
identify (Standard or Heavy Duty) the springs. This
is necessary for proper winding of the torsion. See
Spring Identification Chart on page 7.
4. Secure torsion assemblies to roller using 3/16" dia. x 3/8"
long stainless steel pop rivets.
FIG. 13
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FIG. 13A
BREAK OFF TWO
LOCATING TABS