Installing The Awning Rail And The Fabric - Dometic SLIDE TOPPER Installation And Operation Manual

Slide Topper

WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Shut off the gas supply in the RV before drilling or
cutting into the RV. Failure to obey this warning
could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD.
Make sure the mounting surface of the RV is flat, has
a solid structural back where the fasteners penetrate
the surface, and will safely and securely support the
product. The product may become unstable and
could detach, bend, or collapse. Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: Review the following notices prior to
beginning installation:
• Always seal against weather and moisture where
components enter the RV's walls, roof, or floor. If this
is ignored, water intrusion can occur.
• Before installing the awning fabric, make sure the
awning rail is parallel to the RV floor and is not
warped or curved. If the awning rail is not straight,
awning the awning fabric may wrinkle or stretch.
• At least one other person is required to help hold and
control the Slide Topper until the mounting brackets
are installed onto the RV and the FRTA, with the arms
and extensions, is installed on the mounting brackets.
Failure to control the Slide Topper at this point can
result in product damage.
• The cotter pins must be removed from the Slide
Topper end caps before operating the slide-out
room. Failure to remove the cotter pins before
operation can result in product damage.
This section provides the information needed to install
the Slide Topper.
4.1 Installing the Awning Rail and
the Fabric
Use the following steps for the installation of the awning
rail and the fabric.
1. Determine the awning rail location relative to the
mounting bracket and slide-out room flange.
2. Remove any flashing or drip shields that will interfere
with the Slide Topper.
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I The Slide Topper may be assembled and held in
place to check for interference.
3. Apply sealant to the back edge of the awning rail and
to the #8 – 18 x 1 in. screws.
4. Place the awning rail in the mounting location.
5. Tighten the screws through the awning rail and into a
solid surface to secure the awning rail.
I Some models do not include the rail and screws.
If an awning rail and screws are needed, refer to
"Finding Tools and Materials" on page 3.
8 Widening the Awning Rail
6. Select the desired awning rail end in which the
awning fabric will be inserted.
7. Widen the end of the rail with a flat screwdriver and
file off any sharp edges.
9 Guiding the Awning Fabric Through the Awning Rail
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8. Unfurl the awning fabric one revolution to allow
enough room between the wall and the awning
hardware to guide the fabric into the awning rail.
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