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Introduction
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Safety Information
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Parts List
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Resources Required
Optional Upper Mounting Bracket Installation
Conversion
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Dometic Manual Awning to
Solera 18V Power Awning
Carefree Manual Awning to Solera
18V Power Awning
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Lippert Manual Awning (Classic) to Solera 18V
Power Awning
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Lippert Hybrid Awning to Solera 18V Power Awning
Charging the Battery
Operating the Awning
Extending the Awning and Setting Pitch
Adjusting the Pitch Arm Fasteners
Retracting the Awning
Maintenance
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Fabric Care
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Troubleshooting
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Manual Override
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Universal Hardware
Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series
18V Power Awning
(For Aftermarket Applications)
Universal
Hardware
Manual Awning to
Solera 4000 Series
18V Power Awning
(For Aftermarket Applications)
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Part #
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434729
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434730
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Solera 18V Power Awning Kits
Solera 18V Power Awning Kits
Description
Solera Power 18V 69" Kit, Black
Solera Power 18V 69" Kit, White
CCD-0001267
Rev: 11.15.24
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Summary of Contents for Lippert Solera 4000
- Page 1 ........Lippert Hybrid Awning to Solera 18V Power Awning .
- Page 2 THE UNIT AND/OR VOIDING A WARRANTY. awning motor wire. NOTE: The Lippert Solera Universal Hardware kit for a manual to power conversion will ONLY fit Dometic and MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP Carefree awnings.
- Page 3 (For Aftermarket Applications) Parts List NOTE: Part numbers are shown for identification purposes only. Not all parts are available for individual sale. All parts with a link to the Lippert Store can be purchased. Solera Power 18V 69” Kit Callout 434729 Black 276611 Screw, #8 - 18 x 1/2”...
- Page 4 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) Resources Required 1. On the new power awning support arm assembly, drill • 1-2 people, depending on task out the four rivets holding the original upper mounting •...
- Page 5 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) Conversion 3. Insert the provided #10 - 32 x 2 " screw (Fig.4A) Dometic Manual Awning to Solera 18V Power through the support arm assembly, through the upper...
- Page 6 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) 4. Separate the drive head from the support arm and secure the support arm to the unit in the travel position. 5. Remove the fasteners from the upper mounting bracket (Fig.6A) of the support arm assembly.
- Page 7 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) 12. Place the Solera end cap (Fig.10B) on the end of the roll tube (Fig.10A), making sure it is properly seated and the roll tube channel is aligned with the channel on the end cap.
- Page 8 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and 19. To secure the drive support arm assembly: holes to prevent water from infiltrating the unit.
- Page 9 NOTE: This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler NOTE: For units with fiberglass sidewalls, Lippert requires side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” the use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections is the right hand side of the awning when facing the awning of the mount arm.
- Page 10 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) NOTE: Some Carefree systems are equipped with a cam 5. Remove the fasteners from the upper mounting bracket lock assist on the drive side of the awning. If equipped, (Fig.20) of the support arm assembly.
- Page 11 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) 11. Remove the end cap (Fig.24C) and spring assembly (Fig.24B) from the roll tube (Fig.24A). Fig.22 9. Slowly release all of the tension by rotating the drive Fig.24...
- Page 12 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) 17. To secure the drive support arm assembly: A. If using the original angle bracket on the new support FAILURE MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ROLL TUBE...
- Page 13 NOTE: Be sure to handle with care and always have a secure hold of the idler head. NOTE: For units with fiberglass sidewalls, Lippert requires the use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections 20. Once the drive and idler side conversions are of the mount arm.
- Page 14 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) Lippert Manual Awning (Classic) to Solera 18V 4. Separate the drive head from the support arm. Power Awning 5. Firmly take hold of the drive head with a pair of locking NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST pliers.
- Page 15 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) 10. Detach the support arm assembly (Fig.34A) from the 13. Secure the Solera end cap to the roll tube with the lower mounting bracket (Fig.34B). provided rivets.
- Page 16 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) Fig.37 Fig.39 17. To secure the drive support arm assembly: B. If using the upper mounting bracket, attach the upper A. If using the original angle bracket on the new support mounting bracket (Fig.39A) of the assembled support...
- Page 17 26. Replace the wire covers. arm assembly to fully extend the awning. See Operation section of this manual. Lippert Hybrid Awning to Solera 18V Power Awning 22. Remove the manual pull strap from the roll tube. NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST NOTE: If the drive arm’s battery is not charged, plug the...
- Page 18 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) 2. Turn the crank handle 9. Insert the Solera drive head assembly shaft (Fig.47B) so the eye bolt rotates in a into the end cap (Fig.47A).
- Page 19 3. Plug the charger (Fig.50) into a 110V outlet. NOTE: For units with fiberglass sidewalls, Lippert requires the use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections of the mount arm.
- Page 20 3. Set pitch using pitch arms with gas strut (Fig.12A). Scan the QR Code below to watch TYING DOWN THE ROLL TUBE ONCE THE AWNING IS the video on How to Correctly Pitch a Lippert EXTENDED WILL NOT ALLOW THE FREE-FLOATING Awning.
- Page 21 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) NOTE: Some awnings are equipped with a 2-position pitch B. Pull downward on the joint of the pitch arm until desired arm (Fig.55). The 2-position arm can be set in the pitch pitch is set (Fig.52).
- Page 22 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) Troubleshooting Retracting the Awning NOTE: The awning can be retracted without resetting the Manual Override pitch. In the event of power loss or motor failure, the awning can 1.
- Page 23 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) NOTE: Use caution when retracting the awning manually. The use of a step stool or ladder may be required to completely retract the awning. 3. When the awning is completely retracted, replace the rubber grommet in the drive head assembly.
- Page 24 Universal Hardware Manual Awning to Solera 4000 Series 18V Power Awning (For Aftermarket Applications) What's Happening? What Should Be Done? The awning is considered completely closed as long as the outer arm is overlapping the mount arm. This overlap can vary.
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