Slide-Out Extendable Awning; Slide-Out Cover Awning - Monaco 2002 Diplomat Service Manual

Equipment
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Slide-out Extendable
Awning
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SLIDE-OUT COVER AWNING

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Slide-out awning will automatically roll out with the slide
room when it is extended.
When the slide room is extended, the awning can be rolled out
completely as a window awning. The slide-out awning has two
devices to help prevent the awning from "billowing" while travel-
ing. The first device is a pair of anti-billow studs, which are
located above each end of the awning roller tube. If the awning
catches wind and begins to billow, the awning metal wrap will
contact the anti-billow stud levering downward and engage with
a plastic gear preventing further unraveling of the awning
material.
The second device uses two metal wind defectors which are
positioned just below the awning. This helps prevent side winds
from scooping under the awning and unwinding the awing.
CAUTION: The slide room and slide-out awning
should be retracted during heavy winds or rain.
Rain can be driven up under the slide-out
awning and into the motorhome. The slide-out
awning should be retracted in high wind condi-
tions as damage can occur to the awning or
motorhome
NOTE: At least five feet of clearance is needed
between the side of the motorhome and any
objects, such as trees or fences, to allow the slide
room and slide-out awning to be fully extended.
The slide-out cover awning is automatic so when the
slide-out moves in or out the cover reacts to the slide-out
direction. A fixed edge of the slide-out cover is installed into
an awning rail mounted just above the slide-out. Spring
loaded roller mounts with special brackets are attached to the
slide-out itself.
To Extend:
• Extend slide-out room to its full extension.
• The slide-out cover will automatically unroll attaining
full coverage when slide-out achieves maximum exten-
sion.
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