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slight "travel line" may appear where the door roller (if installed) contacts the fabric. This is
normal and does not affect the integrity of the fabric.
To clean the fabric:
Open the awning.
Mix 1/4 cup soap with five gallons of fresh water. Always use a natural soap, not
a detergent. The water should be cold to lukewarm, never more the 100° F.
Liberally drench the fabric with cleaning solution.
Close the awning and allow the cleaning solution to soak for five minutes.
Open the awning and thoroughly hose off the top and bottom of the fabric with
clean water. Repeat if necessary.
Remove the solution COMPLETELY from the awning fabric.
Make sure the fabric is dry before closing the awning. Air-dry only. Never apply
heat to the fabric.
Your recreation vehicle may include one or more of the following options:
Power window awnings
Slide out awnings
Power awning over entrance door
Power switches to operate the awnings are typically found in the control panel above the
entrance door or if your RV has a touchscreen, the awning controls may be located there.
Power Awnings (if so equipped)
™ NOTE: Electric awnings requires connection to a 120-volt power source.
Make sure you have sufficient power available before operating your awning
(refer to Electrical Systems, Calculating electrical load).
Each power awning will have its own control switch. Pressing and holding the switch will
extend or retract the awning. The awning should automatically stop when the switch is
released.
™ NOTE: Do not overextend the awning. If the awning or awing skirt show
signs of overextending, retract the awning until it is in the appropriate posi-
tion.
Most power awnings give you the ability to adjust the awning pitch (slope).
This will help with water runoff and pooling. When adjusting the awning
scope, be aware of entrance door and window clearances. Coming into con-
tact with a door or window can damage or tear the awning fabric.
Before retracting the awning, make sure there is not pooled water or debris
on the awning.
When preparing to travel, make sure the awning is completely retracted and
secured. Turn off any light strips (if applicable).
Make sure all power sources to the awning have been disabled. Test the aw-
ning prior to leaving to make sure it does not extend.
Most power awnings have a manual override in the event the awning will not retract.
Refer to the manufacturer's user guide for detailed safety, operating and troubleshooting
information.
In Motion Detector (if so equipped)
Some patio awnings are equipped with a motion detector. If the patio awning experiences
extreme or excessive movement, it will automatically retract to the travel mode position.
For detailed safety and operating information, refer to the manufacturer's user guide.
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