Making The Electrical Connections - Dometic 9200 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installing the Awning
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18 Aligning the Back Channel to the RV
Center Mounting Holes
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Bottom Mounting Holes
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2. Square the RH back channel to the RV and the FRTA,
and mark the mounting hole locations.
3. Repeat Steps 1–2 for the LH side.
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19 Mounting the RH Arm Assembly
RH Arm Assembly
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Mounting Locations
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4. 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.
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Floor Lines
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FRTA
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Sealant
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#14-10 x 1-1/2 in. Screw
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I Skip this step if you are attaching the LH back
channel, or if the wiring will pass through the RV
wall at the top of the RH back channel. Drill a 5/8
in. (15.8 mm) diameter hole at the marked bottom
wiring hole location and through the outside wall of
the RV.
5. Apply sealant to the #14-10 x 1-1/2 in. screws
(installer supplied). Oscar Rivets are an acceptable
alternative.
6. Place and tighten screws through the bottom
mounting holes of the back channel and into the solid
mounting structure of the RV.
Structural backing (with skin) must be 3/8–1/2
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in. (9.5–12.7 mm) thick to accommodate the
Oscar Rivets. Use structural screws to secure the
back channel if the RV has structural backing that
supports at least 100 lb (45.35 kg) force per screw.
7. Repeat Steps 4–6 for the LH arm assembly.
7 .4 Making the Electrical
Connections
NOTICE: Make sure the positive (+) 12 VDC terminal is
disconnected from the supply battery.
NOTICE: Always seal wiring against weather and
moisture.
NOTICE: Do not pinch wiring or allow wiring to rub
against sharp edges. If wiring is damaged, it must be
replaced by a qualified service technician.
This section provides instructions to complete the initial
wiring connections.
7 .4 .1 Motor and Operation Switch
Connections
I Use a grommet or heat-shrink tubing where ever
wiring passes through the RV wall. If a grommet is
not used, make sure the sealant will also provide
effective and permanent protection against wire
damage.
9200 Series Power Awning
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