Fabric Roller Tube Assembly (Frta); Rafters; Black Adjustment Knob; Position - Dometic A&E 8500 Series Installation Manual

A&E
Patio Awnings
TOP MOUNTING
BRACKET
AWNING RAIL
CLEARANCE
EXTENSION
MAIN SUPPORT ARM
STOP PLUG
MAIN ARM
STOP
PLUGS

1.8 RAFTERS

The rafters telescope from the top mounting brackets to
the main support arms to provide tension on the fabric
in the full open position. If the rafters are bent or
twisted, this will hinder the operation of the awning.
Open the awning and remove the secondary
rafter from the main support arm. Now
sight down the main and secondary
rafters and check for any
bends, twists or deflection. If
one or the other rafter is
not true it should be
replaced.

1.9 BLACK ADJUSTMENT KNOB

The black adjustment knob tightens the secondary
rafter to the main rafter to keep the fabric taut in the full
open position.
When closing the awning, the knob should not be
tightened down until after the awning is rolled up and
the travel lock is engaged.
4
#10 LOCK NUT
3/16" DIA. HOLE
CLOSEST TO
MAIN ARM
MAIN RAFTER
SECONDARY RAFTER
SLIDER
Attempting to open the awning without first loosening
the black adjustment knobs can damage the slider of
the secondary rafter, making it difficult to open the
awning.
SECTION 2

FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY (FRTA)

2.1 POSITION

For the awning to operate properly the fabric must be
positioned properly in the awning rail and on the roller
tube.
Open the awning and check the position of the fabric
between the top mounting brackets. If the fabric is not
centered, remove the tek screws, center it, and replace
the screws.
CLEARANCE
FROM FABRIC
TO END CAP
AWNING RAIL
When the fabric is properly positioned, next check the
position of the fabric on the roller tube. The clearance
from the end cap of the torsion assembly to the edge of
the fabric must be the same on each end. If it is not,
adjust the fabric on the tube as necessary.
On the Elite 9000 and 9500 awning the fabric is held in
place to the weatherguard with 1/8" pop rivets. Check
the position of the fabric at each end of the weather-
guard. If the fabric has shifted, remove the pop rivets,
center the fabric and re-rivet.
2.2 SQUARE
If the fabric on the awning is out of square, it could
cause the fabric to telescope in one direction when
rolling up, or to not hang properly in the open position.
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL
#6 X 1/2" TEK SCREW
2"
TOP
BRACKET
VINYL FABRIC