SunSetter 900XT Replacement

Drive Unit Replacement- Model 900XT & 1000XT

Tools Needed:

Parts Supplied:

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY!!
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE
THIS PROCESS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT LEFT AND RIGHT REFERENCES ARE AS YOU ARE FACING THE HOUSE.
1. Using the hand crank, unroll the awning until the fabric is completely extended. Do not lock the rafters.
Place a chair or box under the roller bar for support.
If your roller has 3 Phillips screws that secure the drive unit to the roller bar, complete steps 2a
thru 4a.
If your roller has drive rivets that secure the drive unit to the roller bar, complete steps 2b thru 5b.
2a. Remove the 3 Phillips screws from the right end of the roller, and pull the drive unit out of the roller
bar.
3a. Using a 7/32" Allen wrench, remove the flat-head cap bolt that secures the arm and rafter to the
roller.
4a. Note that the crank loop is pointing towards the house. Separate the drive unit from the ends of the
rafter and arm. Go to Step 6 at this point.
2b. On the right end, using a small nail or punch, drive the centers of the three rivets all the way thru into
the roller.
3b. Pry the rivets out of the holes with a flat screwdriver and remove the drive unit from the roller bar.
Remove the rivet centers from inside the roller bar or they will rattle when you operate the awning.
4b. Using a 7/32" Allen wrench, remove the flat-head cap bolt that secures the arm and rafter to the
roller.
5b. Note that the crank loop is pointing towards the house. Separate the drive unit from the ends of the
rafter and arm.
Rev 10-21-05
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Small nail or punch, hammer, 7/32" Allen wrench, flat screwdriver, Phillips
screwdriver.
Drive Unit, (6) Phillips screws (#8 x 5/8"), (3) Plastic screw anchors ( 3 legged
½" square head)
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