Automatic Patio Awning (Opt) - Monaco 2002 Diplomat Service Manual

Equipment
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Automatic Patio
Awning
(Optional)
OM020149.eps
5 • 1 6 0
Water weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon. The awning was not made to with-
stand the 500 to 700 pounds that could accumulate. It is best not to subject the
awning and the motorhome to the needless strain.
NOTE: Allow the awning material to thoroughly dry before
rolling the awning up. Metal surfaces should be cleaned with
soapy water and thoroughly rinsed.
The Carefree One Touch automatic awning requires only "finger tip" opera-
tion. A key lock on the One Touch switch pad is provided to prevent accidental
deployment of the awning while the motorhome is in motion. The key is
removable in the lock or unlock position.
Gas filled struts keep the awning fabric tight at any extended position. The
12 Volt DC motor for the One Touch awning uses approximately 15 amps while
in operation.
To Extend the Awning:
• Verify all persons and objects are clear
from the extend path of the awning and
related hardware.
• Turn the One Touch key to the ON posi-
tion.
• Depress and hold the momentary switch to
EXTEND.Motor will automatically stop at full extension.
• Allow 14 seconds for awning to reach full extension.
• Extension distance or fabric tension is adjusted by
toggling between RETRACT and EXTEND.
• Turn the One Touch key to the OFF position.
• Install the wind braces (2) between the upper rafter
and the main arm. Adjust wind brace so the inner
spring is under tension.
CAUTION: The patio awning requires nine
feet of lateral clearance from the side of the
motorhome. This distance will allow the
awning to reach full extension. The One Touch
patio awning was not designed with a carport
feature or a rain release setting. The awning
should be retracted if the motorhome is left
unattended or high wind conditions exist.
Otherwise, wind damage to the awning may
occur.
NOTE: It is not required to have the awning at
full extension. Awning may be stopped at any
time of extension or retraction by releasing the
momentary switch.
D I P L O M A T