Install The Awning; Installing The Led Light Switch (If Applicable); Inserting The Awning Fabric Into The Awning Rail - Dometic SUNCHASER 8500 Installation Instructions Manual

PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
FIG. 9
Top Mounting
Bracket
Top Bracket
Spacer
2. Ensure the arm assemblies do not restrict use of
doors, windows, etc. See FIG. 10.

INSTALL THE AWNING

A. Installing The
(If Applicable)
An LED light switch (installer supplied) is required
for awning models equipped with an LED light strip.
 S kip this subsection if the awning is NOT
equipped with an LED light strip.
1.   Do NOT expose switch to weath-
er, extreme temperatures, or long hours in direct
sunlight.
Find a suitable location for the LED switch instal-
lation.
2. Route wiring (inside the RV) to the general loca-
tion where connections to the awning hardware
will be made.
 A llow enough wiring length to pass
through the outside of the RV wall (hole
will be drilled later) for connection to the
awning.
The wiring hole location will be near the
RH top casting. See FIG. 4.
3.  Disconnect the positive (+) 12
Vdc terminal from supply battery. Otherwise,
damage to unit could occur.
Make the appropriate wiring connections inside
the RV.
 W iring connections to the awning (through
the outside RV wall) will be made later.
The LED kit has a (6 A) rating. Wiring
MUST be connected to an appropriately
rated, fused circuit.
Awning Rail
With Drip
Channel
LED Light Switch
FIG. 10
Arm Assemblies
B. Inserting The Awning Fabric Into The
Awning Rail
1.  U nfurl the awning fabric one revolution before
inserting the fabric (with awning roller cover, if
equipped) into the awning rail.
 U nfurling one revolution will allow enough
space between the RV wall and awning
hardware to guide the fabric into the rail.
2.  LIFTING HAZARD. Use proper
lifting technique and control when lifting product.
Failure to obey this caution could result in injury.
With one person grasping each arm assembly,
carefully lift the entire awning assembly upright.
Then carry the awning to the prepared (flared)
awning rail end. See FIG. 11.
FIG. 11
Awning
Rail
Arm
Assembly
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