Attaching The Top Mounting Brackets - Dometic 9200 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installing the Awning
7 .2 Attaching the Top Mounting
Brackets
This section provides instructions for the bracket
installation.

WARNING: IMPACT OR PINCH HAZARD .
The arm assemblies are under tension from gas
struts. Hold the arm assemblies and FRTA securely
before removing the ties. Otherwise, the arms will
extend quickly and unexpectedly. Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: Control both arm assemblies while installing
the brackets. When the weight of the FRTA is not
supported, downward force could cause the arm
assemblies to swing sideways and damage the RV.
I The motorized arm assembly is always installed at
the RH side of the awning.
12 Positioning the Awning Rail
Wide Awning Rail
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Some awning rails have a wide drip channel to
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catch water as it runs off the RV roof. It may be
necessary to lower the position of the top mounting
brackets to avoid interference.
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Top Mounting Bracket
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13 Marking the Mounting Hole Locations
Awning Rail
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FRTA
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Complete the following steps to install the brackets.
1. While holding the arm assemblies securely in place
and perpendicular to the awning rail, mark the top set
of the mounting hole locations.
14 Wiring Harness Hole Location
Top Notch (Channel)
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2. Drill 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) diameter holes through the
marked mounting hole locations and into the solid
structure of the RV. If drilling through steel, drill 7/32
in. (5.6 mm) diameter holes.
The wiring harness hole location is determined by
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the awning model. The back channel will either
have a notch at the top, or a hole near the bottom
for wiring to pass through the RV wall.
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Top Mounting Brackets
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Bottom Hole (Channel)
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