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OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL

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  • Page 1 7000 Series Awning OEM INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Resources Required Preparation for RV Mounting—270-degree Configuration Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Left Hand (LH) - Roadside Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Right Hand (RH) - Curbside Installation for RV Mounting—270-degree Configuration Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Left Hand (LH) - Roadside Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Right Hand (RH) - Curbside Closing the Awning—270-degree Configuration Preparation for RV Mounting—180-degree Configuration Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Roadside...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety Read and understand all instructions before installing or operating this product. Adhere to all safety labels. This manual provides general instructions. Many variables can change the circumstances of the instructions, i.e., the degree of difficulty, operation and ability of the individual performing the instructions. This manual cannot begin to plot out instructions for every possibility, but provides the general instructions, as necessary, for effectively interfacing with the device, product or system.

  • Page 4: Preparation For Rv Mounting-270-Degree Configuration

    Preparation for RV Mounting—270-degree Configuration All screws supporting the awning assembly must have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Refer to the unit's manufacturer for proper location of backer material. Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Left Hand (LH) - Roadside Use a tape measure, carpenter's square and non-permanent marker to make mounting lines (Fig.
  • Page 5 Fig. 2 Install the assembled mounting rail onto the previously installed mounting brackets. NOTE: The protective bag and awning fabric are not shown in some images for clarity. With all the awning arms in their stowed position (Fig. 3), tilt the assembled mounting rail outward so its top hanging hook on the backside of the rail can be placed over the top latching rail of each mounting bracket (Fig.
  • Page 6 Lower the assembled mounting rail to engage its top rail hook with each top bracket latch (Fig. 4A). Lower the assembled mounting rail then push in on the assembly at each mounting bracket location until a clicking sound is heard. The clicking sound signifies the bottom rail hook has engaged with the bottom bracket latch (Fig.
  • Page 7 Gently lift up, down and outward to ensure the assembled mounting rail is fully engaged with the mounting brackets. Make sure the right end of the mounting rail is even with the outside edge of the right side mounting bracket. If necessary, use a wooden mallet or plastic-headed hammer to tap the frame assembly in-place.
  • Page 8 Install the two quick-release (QR) pin brackets. NOTE: The protective bag and awning fabric are not shown in some images for clarity. Unzip the protective bag and lift it up and away from the awning arms. Partially swing out the awning arms of the right hinge bracket (Fig. 6). Fig.
  • Page 9 Swing out the bottom awning arm of the right hinge bracket around to the RV’s rear wall (Fig. 8). Fig. 8 Right Hinge Assembly Bottom Awning Arm RV Rear Wall Install a QR pin bracket (Fig. 9A) behind the awning arm (Fig. 9B) then align the center of the bracket with the above opening in the awning.
  • Page 10 Level the QR pin bracket about the arm. Use a pencil to mark the location of the bracket (Fig. 10). Remove the bracket from the awning arm then position the awning arm out of the way. Fig. 10 Mark Arm Location Slide the lanyard holding clip (Fig.
  • Page 11 10. Align the edges of the QR pin bracket with the previously marked lines (step 7) (Fig. 12). 11. Use a drill with a #2 square drive bit to install the assembled screw into the outer-most bracket hole (Fig. 12A) and RV wall to secure the bracket and lanyard in-place. Fig.

  • Page 12: Recreational Vehicle (Rv)-Right Hand (Rh) - Curbside

    13. Swing out the bottom awning arm (Fig. 14A) of the left hinge bracket against the RV’s roadside wall. 14. Repeat steps 5-12 to secure a QR pin bracket and lanyard holding clip behind the awning arm. Fig. 14 Roof Left Hinge Assembly Roadside Wall...

  • Page 13: Closing The Awning-270-Degree Configuration

    Closing the Awning—270-degree Configuration To close the awning; NOTE: The protective bag and awning fabric are not shown in some images for clarity. Disengage the lanyard pin from the left side QR pin bracket (Fig. 15A). Fig. 15 Swing the bottom left arm (Fig. 16A) away from the QR ring pin bracket and reengage the ring pin into the bracket (Fig.
  • Page 14 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Pull the protective bag over the awning, tucking in any protruding awning fabric and/or polycords along the way. Zip the protective awning bag closed (Fig. 19). Fig. 19 Page 14 Rev: 04.21.25 CCD-0008057...

  • Page 15: Preparation For Rv Mounting-180-Degree Configuration

    Preparation for RV Mounting—180-degree Configuration NOTE: The preparation procedure for the 180-degree 7000 Series Awing is the same for either roadside or curbside of the unit. All screws supporting the awning assembly must have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Refer to the unit's manufacturer for proper location of backer material.

  • Page 16: Installation For Rv Mounting-180-Degree Configuration

    Installation for RV Mounting—180-degree Configuration NOTE: The installation procedure for the 180-degree 7000 Series Awing is the same for either roadside or curbside of the unit. Recreational Vehicle (RV)—Roadside Attach the two mounting brackets to the RV roadside wall: Align the top and right sides of the 4" hinge assembly mounting bracket (Fig. 21A) with the previously drawn horizontal and vertical lines.
  • Page 17 Install the assembled mounting rail onto the two previously installed mounting brackets. NOTE: The protective bag and awning fabric are not shown in some images for clarity. With all the awning arms in their stowed position (Fig. 22), tilt the assembled mounting rail outward so its top hanging hook on the backside of the rail can be placed over the top latching rail of each mounting bracket (Fig.
  • Page 18 Fig. 23 Assembled Mounting Rail Bottom Rail Hook to Bottom Bracket Latch Top Rail Hook to Top Bracket Latch Page 18 Rev: 04.21.25 CCD-0008057...
  • Page 19 Secure the two mounting brackets (Fig. 24A) with a 1/4” diameter hex washer head screw (Fig. 24B) (OEM-supplied) into each mounting bracket’s bottom mounting hole. Gently lift up, down and outward to ensure the assembled mounting rail is fully engaged with the mounting pads.
  • Page 20 Install the two quick release (QR) pin brackets. NOTE: The protective bag and awning fabric are not shown in some images for clarity. Swing out the awning arms part way to loosen the fabric then swing the right side bottom arm (Fig. 25A) to the RV’s roadside wall.
  • Page 21 Level the bracket then mark the top and side edges (Fig. 27). Position the awning arm out of the way and remove the bracket. Fig. 27 Mark Arm Support Location Slide the lanyard holding clip (Fig. 28A) onto a #10-16 x 1 1/4” #2 square pan head self-tapping screw (Fig.
  • Page 22 Align the edges of the QR pin bracket with the previously marked lines (step 3) (Fig. 29). Use a drill with a #2 square drive bit to install the assembled lanyard (Fig. 29A) into the outer QR pin bracket hole (Fig. 29B) and RV wall to secure the bracket and lanyard in-place. Fig.
  • Page 23 Reposition the awning arm (step 4) into the QR pin bracket then insert the QR pin to secure the awning arm in-place (Fig. 31). Fig. 31 10. Repeat steps 1-9 to locate, set and secure the left side awning arm QR pin bracket. Page 23 Rev: 04.21.25 CCD-0008057...

  • Page 24: Closing The Awning-180-Degree Configuration

    Closing the Awning—180-degree Configuration To close the awning; NOTE: The protective bag and awning fabric are not shown in some images for clarity. Disengage the left side QR ring pin from the left awning arm ring pin bracket (Fig. 32). Fig. 32 Swing the bottom left side awning arm away from the ring pin bracket then reengage the QR ring pin into the bracket (Fig.
  • Page 25 Swing the two left side awning arms (Fig. 34A) into their stowed position against the awning's mounting rail followed by the two right side awning arms (Fig. 34B). Fig. 34 Tuck polycords under the awning fabric. Pull the protective bag over the awning arms and fabric, tucking in any protruding awning fabric and/ or polycords along the way.

  • Page 26: Post-Installation Check

    Post-installation Check Make sure all awning mounting bracket fasteners are secure. Make sure no material is protruding from the protective bag. Make sure protective bag is fully zipped closed. Fully open the awning. Unzip the awning protective bag. Secure the bottom left and right awning arms to the walls with the quick release (QR) ring pins. With the awning fully open, make sure each awning pocket fits properly over their respective awning support arms.

  • Page 27: Notes

    Notes Page 27 Rev: 04.21.25 CCD-0008057...
  • Page 28 Lippert representative has been provided.  Any unauthorized use shall void any applicable warranty.  The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of Lippert.  Revised editions are available for free download from lippert.com.

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