A&E Systems 8300 Operating Instructions page 2

TO OPEN
1. Loosen the rafter adjustment lock knobs (located behind
the main arm) and unhook the travel straps. (FIG. 1)
FIG. 1
2. Locate Safe-T-Lock™ Lever on the right end cap of the
fabric roller tube assembly. Place the hook of the pull rod
behind lock lever and pull lever forward into the ROLL
DOWN position. (FIG. 2)
FIG. 2
SAFE -T-LOCK SAFE -T-LOCK
LEVER LEVER
PULL ROD
3. Insert hook of the pull rod through the loop of the pull
strap. Pull the strap outward and completely extend the
awning. The awning will stay positioned by itself. (FIG. 3)
FIG. 3
RAFTER RAFTER
AD JUSTMENT AD JUSTMENT
LOCK KNOB LOCK KNOB
TM
4. From the side of either arm assembly, pull sideways on
the rafter and slide it to the top of the support arm. Place
downward force on main support arm to remove slack
from fabric and tighten black adjustment knob on the
rafter arm. Repeat for other side. (FIG. 4)
FIG. 4
5. Reposition the pull strap out of the way by sliding it down
the fabric roller tube assembly toward the right (same end
as the Safe-T-Lock™). Wrap the strap around the main
support arm. (FIGS. 5A & 5B)
FIG. 5A
6. To raise awning, grasp arm, loosen knob, and lift the arm
assembly. When the desired awning height is reached,
retighten the knob. Extend other arm assembly to the
same height. (FIG. 6)
FIG. 6
2
FIG. 5B