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Girard Systems G2000 Owners Operation, Adjustment, Repair & Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Return Policy

    In the event of shortage or damage to a shipment, and or shipment has been received and accepted. Inspect the shipment and report the loss directly to the freight carrier and then to Girard Systems. If possible, take a photograph of the damage. Do not discard any packaging material. When necessary, replacement products may need to be ordered depending upon the extent of the damage or loss.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Control Box and ACL Current-Limiting Device ..............42 (Partial Hardware Installation only) Wall Mount Switches and Switch Boxes (not provided) ............43 (Hardware Installation only) G-1500 Wall Mount Switch ....................44 (Electrical Installation) G-2000 Wall Mount Switch ....................46 (Electrical Installation) Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 4 (Initial Programming) Weather Stripping ....................... 52 (Installation) Specification Sheet .......................... 53 Labor Function Guidelines ......................55 Troubleshooting Guide ........................55 Parts List ............................59 G-1500/G-2000 Illustrated Parts Breakdowns ................62 Detailed Illustrated Parts Breakdown ....................64 Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 5: Owners Manual

    GIRARD SYSTEMS G-2000 Automatic Lateral Arm Awning System G1500 Door Lateral Arm Awning System OWNERS OPERATION AND CARE MANUAL Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 6: Important Operation Reminder

    It is designed for intermittent use with a rating of six (6) minutes per hour. If the motor’s run-time exceeds this time period, a built-in circuit breaker will disable motor from operation. Generally, this condition will occur only during excessive periods of usage/ Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 7 (The awning will remain in the retracted position until such time that it is again extended by pressing the down button on switch.) Figure 1 Wall Mount (Rocker/PADDLE) Switch Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    To add or delete channels in receiver memory, please refer to instruction guide in remote control packaging. To change battery on remote control transmitter (See repair and replace section): Figure 2 Remote Control Transmitter Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 9: Care

    5) Use standard screwdriver or similar tool to slide old battery from cradle. 6) Insert new battery with fingers, and attach back plate using reverse of the removal. 7) Reinstall RTS Remote Switch and recalibrate if needed. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Battery Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY REPLACEMENT To change battery on remote control transmitter (Fig. 4): Remove back cover with screwdriver. Slide battery out by pushing with screwdriver. Insert new battery and close back cover. Figure 4 Remote Control Transmitter Battery Replacement Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 11: Adjustment/Repair

    G-2000 Automatic Lateral Arm Awning System G1500 Door Lateral Arm Awning System ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR MANUAL WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Carefully read manual before beginning installation. Instructions subject to change without prior notice. San Clemente CA ·...

  • Page 12: Final Adjustments

    Turn the awning switch OFF when awning is fully retracted. (This applies only to coaches older than 2000 models, unless they are compatible.) If adjustments are required, please follow these instructions: The DMI (manual override) motor has limit settings for both OUT (extension) and IN (retraction). Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 13 Adjust limit switches until the motor stops at the exact time that the arms lock into position. The diagram below refers only to motors with aluminum (silver) casings. Figure 5 adjusting Motor limit switches Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 14 IN limit switch in the (+) direction. The awning will “follow” as you turn the switch. Continue until the awning box is approximately 3" from closing. The final adjustment requires estimating the amount of awning closure per Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 15: Anemometer Testing

    3/4" or 19mm wrench. Use the same wrench to lower or raise the pitch angle by turning the adjustment bolt clockwise to lower, counterclockwise to raise. (See Figs. 7 and 8.) Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 16 As this adjustment is being performed, keep in mind that after re-tightening the locknuts, the arm will rise slightly higher. 4) Tighten the (2) locknuts located on the side of the arm connection. 5) Close the awning completely, and check for proper fit. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 17: Adjusting Lead Rail

    Figure 8 adjustment bolt ADJUSTING LEAD RAIL FIGURE 9 PITCH OF LEAD RAIL WHEN CLOSED Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 18 Then ensure that lead rail is even on both sides. Close and then reopen awning and tighten horizontal lead rail adjustment screw and re-insert fabric set screw. Note: Arms will reset once awning is completely enclosed. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 19: Anemometer Dissasembly

    Subsequent replacement operations are basically the same. These instructions address the ‘accessing the motor’ as a separate category for clarification purposes. Additionally, variations in the motor style exist. The procedures are intended to be universal and inclusive of all motor types and installations. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 20 These arms must be securely fixed against their own spring tension, such that the awning is prevented from opening further when the motor is removed. “Use this method if awning can not be fully extended”. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 21 Note: (3) people and (3) ladders will be required to perform the first portion of this procedure. remove the right hand/front awning end plate and lead rail end plate by removing the (5) Phillips screws, which secure them to the awning casing. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 22 Wire the new motor cord as previously noted, and /or refer to either the wiring diagram (for wind sensor operation) or the switch-wiring diagram, for direct switching to awing. Remove the taping or trapping forms the arms that was placed to prevent movement. The awning will remain in that position. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 23 A plastic sleeve is available to cover the edges to this hole and can be ordered under P/N 1500275-54 Proceed with steps #12 and #13. IMPORTANT NOTE: CHECK FOR CORRECT FUNCIONS BY SPINNING THE ANEMOMETER- AWNING MUST RETRACT WHEN ANEMOMETER IS SPUN! Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 24: Fabric Replacment

    Screw For End Plate End Plate Roller Tube Some pieces not shown for clarity Some pieces not shown for clarity Figure 14 Figure 15 Removal of end plate (lfeft Side) Removal of Face plate and poly rope Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 25 Important Note: The high torque motor which is supplied with the G-2000 awning is designed to run 4 minutes/hour. The motor has a built-in circuit breaker which is designed to activate if the motor overheats. The cool down time can be to 1 hour, depending on outside temperature. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 26 This function is most safely and easily performed with four people. Carefully slide the new fabric down both the lead rail and roller tube simultaneously. Two people can pull the front of the fabric, as two people are holding the excess fabric and feeding the Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 27: Arm Replacment

    This procedure should be followed when one or more of the hinging, spring loaded arms needs to be replaced. There are no repairable parts inside of these arms, therefore, if the ‘elbow’ joint of the arm has broken, the entire arm should be replace. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 28 Into position with a 19mm (3/4”) open end wrench, and proceed by carefully sliding the arm and remaining bolt away from the shoulder. Do not un-band new arm until fastened to shoulder in awning casing. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 29 Likewise, rotating this screw in a counter clockwise direction will raise the arm. Tighten both lock nuts. See also; adjusting the Pitch Angle, in the ‘ A djustment’ section of this manual (Figure 16). Figure 16 Parts BreakDown of Lateral Arm Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 30: Installation Manual

    G-2000 Automatic Lateral Arm Awning System G1500 Door Lateral Arm Awning System INSTALLATION MANUAL WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Carefully read manual before beginning installation. Instructions subject to change without prior notice. San Clemente CA ·...

  • Page 31: Product Description

    Installation is quick and easy and includes all necessary cabling. The Wind Sensor V with Remote uses a hand-held radio transmitter which features up, down, and stop buttons. The G-1500 Door System is a shorter version of the G-2000 Automatic Lateral Arm Awning System. INDEPENDENT Components Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 32: Tools Required

    (8") using hand crank to confirm awning arm location. (See Fig. 17) Important Note: When proceeding to Section K, note that each awning arm must have a wall mount bracket directly behind it for proper mounting. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 33 Extend awning approximately twelve inches (12") by turning handle clockwise; confirm that awning arm is in proper location; retract/close awning by turning handle counterclockwise. (See Fig. 19 for locations specifications.) Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 34: Installation Sequence

    Remove the three (3) brackets from back of awning using a 5mm Allen wrench to loosen the set screws (one on the bottom of each bracket). (See Fig. 18). Figure 18 Slide Lock Removal from Bracket Girard Systems © 2005...
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  • Page 36 (Fig. 19 or Fig. 20). Snap a string (chalk) line along the side of the vehicle to ensure horizontal accuracy of the mounting brackets. Minimum 5/8" from bottom of the drip rail (Fig. 21). Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 37 (6) 7/16" diameter (carriage) bolts, washers, and lock nuts, along with two (2) backing plates per bracket (see Fig. 23). Fasten brackets with 7/16” carriage bolts backing plate’s washers and nuts (see Fig. 23). Silicone top edge and both sides after tightening bolts. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 38: Awning Mounting To Wall Mount Brackets

    While ladders are generally sufficient, you may use a scaffold or a forklift to raise awning into position (Fig. 24). If using forklift, lift from center line of awning (“CL” on Fig. 24) to maintain product balance while elevating. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 39 24 MOUNTING AWNING TO WALL MOUNT BRACKETS Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 40 Secure awning by moving slide locks (moved in step A-3) along bottom awning track until centered under respective brackets, directly below arm connection. figure 25 awning – end view Tighten set screws into slide lock of each mounting bracket. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 41: Anemometer

    (air conditioner, storage pod, etc.). Mark a hole location for cord insertion into RV, with placement directly below where cord exits bottom of anemometer. Figure 26 Anemometer (Wind Sensor) Placement on Roof of RV Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 42: (Hardware Installation Only) Control Box And Acl Current-Limiting Device

    Use screwdriver to remove faceplates of both control box and ACL current-limiting device (Figs. 27 and 28). Figure 27 control box Figure 28 ACL current-limiting device Mount the control box using wood screws. Remove two (2) rubberized knockouts on each side of ACL housing. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 43: Wall Mount Switches And Switch Boxes (Not Provided)

    Cut a rectangular hole for switch box; use a 3/8" drill to start hole and a keyhole saw to cut hole to size. Remove faceplate from switch box, then insert and mount box per instructions therein. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 44: G-1500 Wall Mount Switch

    4) White wire: from Somfy motor to white wire from main power source. 5) Green ground wires (3): connect wires from switch box, Somfy motor, and main power source to each other, ground to junction box, and then secure all connections with pigtail. (See Wiring Diagram, Fig. 31) Girard Systems © 2005...
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  • Page 46: (Electrical Installation)

    Determine mounting location out of reach of small children or accidental contact. Be sure there is no wiring behind mounting screws. Place remote control mounting bracket/cradle into position and mount using screws and anchors provided (Fig. 34). Remote motor (Electrical Installation) Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 47 NOTE: Wiring Diagram of the G-2000 is referred to throughout balance of Installation Manual. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 48: (Electrical Installation)

    22 mph). To adjust the pre-set wind speed, rotate the dial to the preferred setting. The minimum setting is 12 mph; maximum setting is 31 mph. GIRARD SYSTEMS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS NOT SETTING THE DIAL OVER 26 MPH. DISREGARDING THIS WARNING MAY VOID WARRANTY.

  • Page 49: (Electrical Installation) Anemometer

    Multible Motors - 1 remote control/wireless switch (Initial Programming) Successful programming is accomplished by programming one awning at a time. To prevent error you must make sure that the power is OFF to all previously programmed awnings; before moving to the next. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 50 Select the ALL Channel the remote control (all LED’s light up). Press and hold the program button on the back to the remote control. Awning will jog confirming group operation. Repeat steps 9-10 using the wireless switch. The remote control and wireless switch are now programmed for individual or group control. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 51: (Initial Programming) Main Power Source

    LED blinks. The address of the transmitter is instantly memorized and the receiver automatically ends the programming mode. To add or delete channels in receiver memory, please refer to instruction guide in remote control packaging. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 52: (Initial Programming) Weather Stripping

    Make small cut in weather stripping so it fits around awning motor cord. Apply generous beads of silicone where indicated in (Fig. 35). Push firmly into place. Figure 35 WEATHER STRIPPING Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 53: Specification Sheet

    19'8" Awning - 188 lbs. 8'0" Awning -70 lbs. 21'8" Awning - 208 lbs. 10'0" Awning - 85 lbs. 22’11” Awning - 220lbs. 12'0" Awning -95 lbs. Fabric 100% Woven Acrylic ROLLER TUBE Diameter - 3" Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 54 REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Single Frequency - 433 Mhz Lithium Battery - 12V/23amp Frequency Range - 45 ft. VIII. REMOTE RTS switch Single Frequency - 433 Mhz 3V Lithium Battery - 12V/23amp Frequency Range - 65 ft. Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 55: Labor Function Guidelines

    If components are found not defective there will be a 20% restocking fee. Warranty Guidelines dose not cover breakage. All warrenty parts will be shipped FedEx ground. Contact Girard Systems – Warranty with questions or concerns about labor hour’s guidelines or labor functions (800) 382-8442...
  • Page 56 In this event, the motor must be allowed to cool, to provide time for its built-in circuit breaker to reset. Allow up to one hour (depending on outside air temperature) for a cool-down period. The manual crank can be used during this period. Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 57 As the awning is closing, the elbow of one or more arms is hanging down, preventing the case from closing. Solution Open the awning about eighteen inches (18"). At the problem arm(s), loosen the two (2) large lock Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 58 Locate the smaller adjustment bolt directly under the rear lock nut and rotate it slightly upward to raise the arm. Tighten lock nuts. NOTE: After the lock nuts are tightened, the arm(s) will raise slightly higher. See “Adjusting Pitch Angle.” Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 59: Parts List

    Parts List G2000 Automatic Awning/ G1500 Door Awning (-01) *Number proceeding dash is indicative of actual part # on Exploded View PART NO. WHITE PART NO. BLACK PART NO. CREAM DESCRIPTION 1500031- Main Housing Cover - 12' 1500032-01 Main Housing Cover - 14'...
  • Page 60 Paddle Switch - White w/Face Plate 9800136-01 Wireless Single Awning Switch 9800135-01 Wireless Four Awning Switch 9600127-00 ACL Current Limiter 9800127-00 same same MS1 Current Limiter 9800140-01 same same Double Rocker Switch, Wind Sensor V Girard Systems © 2005...
  • Page 61 Fairing Kit XL Passenger Side 3400010-20 Fairing Kit XL Driver Side 3400112-01 Fairing Surface Mount LH REAR 3400112-02 Fairing Surface Mount RH FRONT 3400012-00 Fairing Kit - Surface Mount 3400020 XL Mounting Bracket Kit - 75 Degrees Girard Systems © 2005...

  • Page 62: G-1500/G-2000 Illustrated Parts Breakdowns

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  • Page 64: Detailed Illustrated Parts Breakdown

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