To Open Awning - Dometic A&E 8500 Series Installation Manual

TO OPEN AWNING:

1
Loosen the black adjustment knob behind each main arm.
• Sunchaser Awnings: push travel latch tab toward center of
arm to disengage.
• 8500/9000/ Awnings: Flip travel
lock latches up.
4
6
Pull up on the lift handle and raise the
arm assembly to the desired height.
Swing handle in and allow the lock
button to snap into one of the holes.
Repeat for other side.
2
Using the provided pull rod,
reach up and pull the lock-
ing lever forward to release
the awning.
Slide one rafter arm up until it snaps into
place. Pull down and out on the sliding
rafter to remove slack from the fabric,
and tighten the black adjustment knob.
Repeat for other side.
7
Lower arm to shortest position. Press the
release lever at the bottom end of main arm,
pull the arm assembly outward to a verti-
cal position and adjust height. Repeat for
other side. Drive stakes through holes of
each patio foot into the ground. Stake kits
are available from your awning retailer.
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3
Hook the rod into the loop of the pull
strap, and pull the awning all the way
out.
5
Slide the pull strap to the
right end of the roller, and
wrap it around the main arm.
8
During rain, lower the end furthest from the door
to allow water to flow off.
Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is
anticipated, or you will leave the awning unat-
tended, it is best to close the awning. Damage as
a result of weather is not covered by warranty.