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A
DJUSTING THE
The Eclipse arms have 6 pitch
adjustment settings from minimum
pitch to maximum pitch. The awning
can be extended and retracted in any
of these positions without having to
reset the pitch between uses.
B
E CAREFUL WHEN ADJUSTING THE PITCH AS THE AWNING MAY MOVE ABRUPTLY
1.
Extend the awning completely. It is
easier to adjust the pitch when the
awning is fully extended.
2.
Hold on to the awning arm to keep
it steady while adjusting the pitch.
3.
Press the pitch adjustment pins,
located on the long scissor arm.
There are two pins: one in the
outer channel (shown) and one in
the inner channel.
Tip: Applying
the arm will decrease the force
required to press the pitch
adjustment pins.
4.
Slide the outer scissor arm to
the
desired
towards the coach for a lower
pitch and away from the coach
for a higher pitch.
R
R
AIN
ELEASE
The effects of wind and rain on an awning are
unpredictable and can cause severe damage to the
awning and/or the vehicle. I
OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED
If the awning is extended during rain, position one arm at
minimum pitch and the other arm at maximum pitch. This
provides slope to allow the water to run off.
Note: The awning can be retracted with the arms set
in the release setting. The pitch does not have to be
equalized before closing.
T
A
-D
HE
UTO
When set at the
accumulated water. The feature works by having one arm automatically folding
partially closed to create a valley in the canopy. The valley allows the water to
run off one side to prevent pooling. When the rain has stopped and the water
has drained, the arm will extend back to normal.
This feature is disabled when accessories such as rafters or Add-A-Rooms are
installed.
8
P
ITCH
pressure on
LIGHT
set
of
holes—
S
ETTING
F WIND OR EXTENDED PERIODS
,
ROLL UP THE AWNING AND SECURE
F
UMP
EATURE
(flat) pitch, the Eclipse awning will automatically dump
MINIMUM
Maximum
Pitch
CAUTION
Pitch Adjustment Pin Tip
(refer to tip in step 3)
Wall
Lift up
when pin is
when pin is at
at front of hole
Support and Lift in this area
.
Minimum
Pull down
back of hole
Max.
Min.
Pitch Adjustment Pins
(one on each side)
Minimum
Pitch
Maximum
Pitch
Pitch
E0017a
.
E0017
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