Dometic 9500 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

c. Find a solid structure in RV wall for support of
mounting bracket(s) (if possible). See FIG. 3.
Note: Solid structure must be as wide as mounting bolt
pattern (behind each shoulder assembly), and span from
floor to roof of RV.
Important:
For installations without sufficient struc-
tural support, a backing plate and sleeves (available
from Dometic, LLC) will be needed inside RV wall. This
will help strengthen awning support. See FIG. 4.
Note: The 0.405" O.D. sleeves and M6 carriage bolts
provided will fit up to 1 7/16" RV wall thickness. If RV wall
is thicker than 1 7/16", longer carriage bolts and sleeves
will be required. Cut sleeves and carriage bolts (Grade 8.8
minimum) to fit RV wall as necessary. Repair threads (at
cut) on carriage bolts. See FIG. 5.
FIG. 3
Mounting Bracket
FIG. 4
Mounting
Bracket
Carriage Bolts (Provided
-Installer Cut To Length)
RV Wall
FIG. 5
Thickness
Carriage
Bolt
RV Wall
(Solid Structure Shown)
RV Wall
(Structure Not Shown)
Backing Plate
(Optional)
Sleeves (Optional
-Installer Cut To Length)
(-) 1/16"
(Cut Line)
Sleeve
(Optional)
(+) 9/16"
(Cut Line)
Mounting bracket(s) must be installed on a
flat surface, be in-line with each other (if more
than (1) bracket is used), and level to ensure
proper function and appearance.
2. Using a mounting bracket as a template, mark it's
position and all hole locations. See FIG. 3.
Note: If (3) short mounting brackets are supplied (instead
of (1) long bracket), refer to the "Hole Pattern Locations"
table under "Specifications" section.
3. Mark lines between the (2) outside top holes, and
the (2) outside bottom holes. See FIG. 6.
FIG. 6
Horizontal Line
Between Outside
Top Holes
Horizontal Line
Between Outside
Bottom Holes
4. Verify horizontal lines are level, then mark verti-
cal lines from all remaining holes to intersect the
marked horizontal lines. See FIG. 6.
Note: Due to the nature of long extruded parts, the mount-
ing bracket may be slightly bowed. Some hole locations
may be above or below the marked horizontal lines.
Some models may have (3) short mounting brackets (bow-
ing should not be an issue).
Before drilling, make sure there are no ob-
stacles inside RV wall (cables, wires, gas
pipes, etc.).
5. Pre-drill 1/2" clearance holes for sleeves, or 1/4"
clearance holes for M6 carriage bolts on the
marked locations. See FIG. 3.
4
Vertical
(Intersecting)
Line