Dometic 8700 Series Installation And Operating Manual
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- Page 1 AWNINGS 8700 SERIES Dometic8700 Awning Installation and Operating Manual...
- Page 2 © 2020 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is protected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the products contained herein may be protected by design, patent or be patent pending. The trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to Dometic Sweden AB.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dometic8700 Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it. Table of contents Explanation of symbols ......... . .4 Important safety instructions for installation. -
Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols
Explanation of symbols Dometic8700 Explanation of symbols WARNING! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION! Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE! Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage. -
Page 5: Scope Of Delivery
Dometic8700 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery The sail trackis not supplied by Dometic and must be purchased separately and installed prior to the installtion of the awning and hardware. Fabric roller tube assembly (must be ordered separately) No. in... -
Page 6: Intended Use
Intended use Dometic8700 No. in Quantity Description fig. 2 Hardware assemblies Door Roller Kit Bottom mounting bracket Pull rod 1 set Fixing materials – Installation and Operating Manual Intended use The intended use of the awning is to provide shade. The awning is to be used whilst the vehicle is stationary only. -
Page 7: Installing The Awning
Dometic8700 Installing the awning Installing the awning Notes on the installation WARNING! Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury. Fire hazard/Electrocution hazard • Make sure there are no obstacles (wires, pipes, etc.) on the RV‘s roof and inside the RV‘s walls. - Page 8 Installing the awning Dometic8700 NOTICE! Damage hazard • Ensure that the awning rail is parallel to the RV floor, and is not warped or curved before installing awning fabric. If the awning rail is not straight, the awning fabric may wrinkle or stretch. •...
- Page 9 ➤ Proceed as shown to install the awning (fig. 3, page 10 to fig. e, page 17). NOTE • The awning length is set to suit the Dometic 8300 awning length. • Adjust the RH top casting to outer hole (fig. 3, page 10) to fit the Dometic 8500 awning length.
- Page 10 Installing the awning Dometic8700...
- Page 11 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Ø 6 NOTE Unfurling the awning fabric by one revolution will allow enough space between the RV wall and the awning hardware to guide the fabric into the awning rail.
- Page 12 Installing the awning Dometic8700 CLICK...
- Page 13 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Installing the door roller kit NOTICE! Damage hazard If a squared corner entry door may contact the awning fabric, the door roller kit must be installed. CLICK 6,4 mm – 9,5 mm...
- Page 14 Installing the awning Dometic8700 Choosing the mounting position for top mounting brackets (fig. 0) • A: Mounting over awning rail Do not use this position if the top mounting brackets will contact the rubber cap molding on the RV (roof with rounded corners) •...
- Page 15 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Installing the top mounting brackets Ø 6 Releasing the preset tension...
- Page 16 Installing the awning Dometic8700 NOTE Removing the pin will release the factory preset tension. To facilitate removal, you may need to twist the fabric roller tube (as if unrolling awn- ing) by pulling the bottom of tube toward you while pulling on the pin. CLICK CLICK CLICK...
- Page 17 Dometic8700 Installing the awning Securing the awning fabric to the awning rail 50 mm 50 mm CLICK Verifying the installation ➤ Verify the installation by operating the awning according to verify all parts are functioning correctly (chapter “Using the awning” on page 18). Open and close the awning four or five times to allow for natural self adjustment of the awning fabric.
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Page 18: Using The Awning
Using the awning Dometic8700 Using the awning You can use the awning in opening position A or B. Opening the awning... - Page 19 Dometic8700 Using the awning NOTICE! Damage hazard • Ensure the awning is extended high enough before opening the entry door. • Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the “roll-up” position prior to swinging the main arm away from the RV. Failure to do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism.
- Page 20 Using the awning Dometic8700 CLICK CLICK...
- Page 21 Dometic8700 Using the awning Opening the awning to position B (page 18) CLICK CLICK...
- Page 22 Using the awning Dometic8700 CLICK CLICK...
- Page 23 Dometic8700 Using the awning Closing the awning NOTICE! Damage hazard Ensure that the lock is in the “roll-down” position prior to swinging arms toward vehicle. Failure to do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism. ➤ Proceed as shown to close the awning (fig. m, page 23 to fig. p, page 24). CLICK CLICK NOTICE! Damage hazard...
- Page 24 Using the awning Dometic8700 CLICK CLICK...
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Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance
Dometic8700 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance NOTICE! Damage hazard • Never clean the awning with a high-pressure washer. • Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or sharp objects during cleaning, as these can damage the product. • Do not use solvents to clean the fabric. ➤... -
Page 26: Warranty
Warranty If the product does not work as it should, please contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see dometic.com/dealer). The warranty applicable to your product is 1 year year(s). For repair and warranty processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •... - Page 28 YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL YOUR LOCAL DEALER SUPPORT SALES OFFICE dometic.com/dealer dometic.com/contact dometic DOMETIC GROUP AB...