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DF-NCL-08
Dura-Fold
Portable RV Awning
Assembly and Installation
Instructions
Read the instructions before starting the job. They explain the steps required
to produce a fi nished product that will meet factory specifi cations.
All references to "Left" and "Right" are while facing the home.
Check the material received.
Safety is important!
Match your shipment with the Bill of Materials.
Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves.
If there is a shortage or wrong material,
Follow all safety practices while assembling
call Dealer Service immediately.
and installing this product.
Dura-Bilt Products, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Wellsburg, N.Y. 14894
Dealer Service 570-596-2000 E-Mail info@durabilt.com
DURA-BILT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Summary of Contents for DURA-BILT Dura-Fold
- Page 1 If there is a shortage or wrong material, Follow all safety practices while assembling call Dealer Service immediately. and installing this product. Dura-Bilt Products, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Wellsburg, N.Y. 14894 Dealer Service 570-596-2000 E-Mail info@durabilt.com DURA-BILT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Page 3: Tools Needed
Tools Needed Screw Gun Flat Head Screw Driver Level 7/32” Drill Bit Tape Measure 1/4” Drill Bit Lubricant (Furniture Polish) Marking Instrument 1/4”, 5/16” & 3/8” Nut Driver Bits with Magnetic Heads Hardware Provided Right & Left Mounting Rail End Cap Sealer Tape (Peel &... -
Page 4: Getting Started
B. Make sure the Awning Rail is clear of dirt and debris , it may be necessary to loosen the fasteners along the awning rail this will allow you to slide the Dura-Fold Mounting Rail on easier. Leave fasteners loose until instructed to tighten. - Page 5 Mounting Rail Installation 1. Determine where the Dura-Fold Awning is to be positioned along the RV awning rail and mark that location on the awning rail. Mounting Rail Install 1/2” thumb screw and nut into RV rail. Slide thumb screw to...
- Page 6 RV Mounting Rail Caulk between the RV Awning Rail and the side wall of the RV. Also caulk full length of top of the joint of Dura-Fold Mounting Rail and Dura-Fold the RV Mounting Rail. Mounting Rail Page 5...
- Page 7 8. After all sections of the Dura-Fold Mounting Rail are installed and the RV Awning Rail has been secured as described in Step 7, apply Sealer Tape. Remove fi lm covering the black, sticky surface. Apply over the center of each joint; covering fl ashing, Mounting Rail, Mounting Rail Joiner and continuing over the bead of RV Awning Rail.
- Page 8 Helpful Hint: You must be sure the Awning hasn’t grown or shrunk. If you need to make an adjustment, you should remove the screw in each panel and tighten or loosen all the Panels to achieve the proper awning length. Dura-Fold Mounting Rail Left End Panel Standard Panel #12 x 3/4”...
- Page 9 Front Support Installation 1. The Front Support(s) must be installed with the panel sections hanging down. 2. Each section of the Front Support is labeled for easy identifi cation. Refer to the layout diagram for the location of each Support section. 3.
- Page 10 Fascia to the end of Post top. See Drawing. Lock into position with Thumb Screw. Helpful Hint: Use a Machinist Square for the 2-5/16” dimension. Right Corner Dura-Fold and Dura-Breeze Post Spacing Post as viewed facing home. Continue Setting All Other Posts at 48” On Center...
- Page 11 Installing Post Anchors 1. Plumb each post and mark the Post Anchor locations on deck or concrete pad. 2. Install required anchors. Concrete A - Drill two holes 1-1/2” deep for each Post, using 1/2” Masonry Bit. Insert in each hole: Anchor Bolt, Expanding Ferrule Lead Anchor, Washer B - Use Hammer and 1/4”...
- Page 12 Off Season Storage The Dura-Fold Awning can be folded down as a complete unit. Folding Awning Down as a Complete Unit This procedure will require four (4) or more people depending on awning length. 1. Remove Valance Trim by reversing installation procedure described on Page 10.
- Page 13 Installing Lock Down Assembly (Optional) 1. The Lock Down Assembly consists of a 1 - 1/2” x 2 - 1/2” Angle which is fastened to the RV side wall, a Lock Down Clip that slides in Valance Track on the Side Trim and a 1/4”-20 x 1/2 Hex Head Bolt and Wing Nut.
- Page 14 Disassemble Awning 1. Simply follow Assembly Instructions in reverse to the point of installing the Mounting Rail. The Mounting Rail does not need to be removed. Installation of Optional Tie-Down Kit 1. Position the Tie-Down Anchor in front of the Post within ten (10) feet of the top of the Post.
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Page 16: Five Year Limited Warranty
Within the warranty period, to be confi rmed with copy dated bill of sale, Dura-Bilt Products, Inc. will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components which the owner has proven to have failed in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made, at no charge for parts, to the original purchaser.
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