Testing The Wind Sensor Functionality (If Equipped); Adjustments (Optional); Adjusting The Fabric Slope - Dometic 9500E Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION
E. Testing The Wind Sensor Functionality (If Equipped)
PINCH HAZARD . Maintain a horizontal distance of at least 16" between fully open awning and any permanent object .
Failure to obey this caution could result in injury .
STEP 1
Lead Rail
• With the awning fully extended, raise and lower the lead
rail 3" to 4" for approximately eight seconds . The awning
fully retracts and disables for one minute to prevent re-
opening during damaging conditions .
If the awning does NOT perform as indicated, refer to the
troubleshooting guide in the operating instructions .

ADJUSTMENTS (OPTIONAL)

A. Adjusting The Fabric Slope
 IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD . Make sure lateral arm assemblies are tied and supported securely (with lead rail) before
loosening fasteners . Otherwise, the lead rail and lateral arm assemblies could shift or drop quickly and unexpectedly . Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious injury .
PINCH HAZARD . Keep CLEAR of pivot area while raising or lowering lateral arm assembly . Failure to obey this caution
could result in injury .
STEP 1
Near Wrist Assembly
1'
Near Shoulder
Assembly
(Bottom Of Awning)
• Extend the awning 1' and tie the lateral arm assemblies
near the wrist and shoulder assemblies .
• Support the weight of the lead rail and lateral arm assem-
blies before making adjustments . Adjust one lateral arm
assembly at a time .
Wind
Sensor
Lead Rail
(Inside)
Lateral Arm Assembly
Lead Rail
Strapping
STEP 2
Shoulder Bracket
Lateral Arm
Assembly
Collet Clamp Screws
• Carefully loosen the collet clamp screws and the pitch adjust-
ment screw, then lower the lead rail to the desired position .
• Retighten the pitch adjustment screw until resistance is felt .
• Torque the collet clamp screws to 140 in-lb .
• Repeat for each lateral arm assembly .
• Remove all ties and supports, then verify awning operation .
9
Pitch Adjustment
Screw
Back Shoulder
Collet