Install Stop Plugs; Release Pre-Set Tension; Secure Awning To Awning Rail - Dometic A&E 8500 Series Installation Manual

7. Install Stop Plugs.

This step is essential for the proper
functioning of all A&E Awnings.
Using the lift handle, RAISE THE MAIN ARM UP BY ONE
HOLE ONLY.
Install an aluminum stop washer on the inner arm face,
through the hole closest to the bottom of the main arm
with a #10 x 5/8" phillips screw and a #10 lock nut (FIG.
7).
FIG. 7
MAIN ARM
ALUMINUM
STOP WASHER
#10 x 5/8"
PHILLIPS HD.
THE MAIN SUPPORT ARM SHOULD NOW CLEAR
THE TOP PIVOT WHEN THE AWNING CLOSES.
Repeat for other side.

8. Release Pre-Set Tension.

Move the Safe-T-Lock
Remove cotter pin that is holding factory pre-set torsion.
The cotter pin is found in the roller tube end cap (FIG. 8).
For easier removal, twist the roller tube as if unrolling
awning while pulling on cotter pin.
COTTER
PIN
FIG. 8
When cotter pins are removed, springs are under
tension. The awning will attempt to close. Keep
body clear of hardware and roller tube.
Discard pin and repeat for other side.
#10 LOCK NUT
3/16" DIA. HOLE
CLOSEST TO
INNER
TM lever to the roll down position.
SAFE-T-LOCK
TM
LOCK DIRECTION
LEVER
END CAP

9. Secure Awning to Awning Rail

Open and close awning a few times to allow for natural self
adjustment of awning.
Secure by installing a #6 x 1/2" Tek screw into the rail.
(FIG. 9A & 9B) Repeat at other end.
FIG. 9A
AWNING RAIL
#6 x 1/2" TEK SCREW
FABRIC
FIG. 9B
10. Operate awning according to the Operating Instructions
to check that all parts function properly.
11. Secure Awning for Travel.
For added security and rattle-free travel, tighten rafter
knobs, secure travel latches and insure torsion lock is in
the roll up position. (FIGS. 8, 10A & 10B).
MAIN ARM
FIG. 10A
OPEN TRAVEL-LATCH
2"
TOP
BRACKET
AWNING RAIL
#6 x 1/2" TEK SCREW
TOP
BRACKET
FIG. 10B
MAIN ARM
CLOSED TRAVEL LATCH