Close Awning Manually (Power Failure); Auxiliary Power Method - Dometic 8952 1.4 0 Series Operating Instructions Manual

CLOSE AWNING MANUALLY (POWER FAILURE)

In case of power failure, it may be necessary to close
awning manually. There are two methods to close awning
manually:
Perform procedure under, "A. Auxiliary Power Method" on
page (7) first. If this fails, perform procedure under, "B.
Pull Strap Method" on page (8).
Rule out simple causes for power failure (RV discon-
nected from power, low/discharged battery, ignition
interlock, etc.) before attempting to close awning
manually. If one of these procedures is performed,
the awning will need to be serviced by a qualified
service technician before operating awning again.
A.

Auxiliary Power Method

When awning is in open position and 12 Vdc power
has been lost, the awning may be closed by sup-
plying auxiliary power (from external source) to aw-
ning motor.
A 12 Vdc automobile battery would make an
ideal external power source.
1. Loosen adjustable knobs to allow awning to
reset to original position. Then lightly tighten
knobs on both arm assemblies to help ensure
rattle-free travel. See (FIG. 3).
2. WARNING! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
Disconnect power from awning before access-
ing wiring connections. There may be issues
mimicking a power failure with electric current
still present, or power may return unexpectedly.
Failure to obey this warning could result in death
or serious injury.
Disconnect 120 Vdc power from RV, and 12 Vdc
power to awning.
3. Unplug motor connector from hardware connec-
tor (located in upper part of RH arm assembly.
See (FIG. 7).
FIG. 7
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Motor
Connector
Hardware
Connector
4. Connect 16 Gauge (minimum) wire leads (user
supplied) to motor connector, and tape in place
(with electrical tape).
Do NOT connect to hardware connector.
5. NOTICE. Disconnect power immediately after
awning retracts. Otherwise, damage to awning
motor could occur.
Connect other end of wire leads to the 12 Vdc
external power source, until awning retracts to
its closed position:
a. Connect red wire to positive (+) terminal.
b. Connect black wire to negative (-) terminal.
c. Disconnect wire leads from power source
once awning fully retracts.
The awning will extend if wire leads are
reversed (reversed polarity).
6. If awning does not move (after confirming con-
nections and charge on external power source),
the motor may be defective. Proceed to subsec-
tion, "B. Pull Strap Method" on page (8) for
alternative method.
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