A&E Systems 8500 User manual

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FormNo.3309864.001
©2005DometicCorporation
LaGrange,IN 46761
USER'SGUIDE PATIO
AWNINGS
USA
SERVICEOFFICE
DometicCorporation
2320IndustrialParkway
Elkhart,IN46516
574-294-2511
CANADA
DometicDistribution
866LangsDrive
Cambridge,Ontario
CANADAN3H2N7
519-653-4390
For Service Center
AssistanceCall:
800-544-4881
This manual must be read and un-
derstood before installation, ad-
justment, service, or maintenance
is performed. This unit must be in-
stalled by a qualified service tech-
nician.Modificationofthisproduct
can be extremely hazardous and
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de
procéderàl'installation,àdesréglages,
de l'entretien ou des réparations.
L'installation de cet appareil doit être
effectuée par un réparateur qualifié.
Toute modification de cet appareil peut
être extrêmement dangereuse et
entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.
Important:TheseInstructions
must stay with unit.
Owner read carefully.
SUNCHASER
8500 & 9000

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instruc-
tionsto helpusers eliminateor reducethe riskof
accidentsand injuries.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
Thisisthesafety-alertsymbol.Whenyou see this
symbolinthis manual,bealert tothepotentialfor
personalinjury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe op-
eratinginstructions.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
Asignal word,WARNING ORCAUTION isused
withthesafety-alertsymbol.Theygivethelevelof
riskforpotentialinjury.
indicates a potentiallyhazard-
oussituation which, ifnotavoided, couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided may result in
minorormoderate injury.
used without the safety alert
symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided may result in property
damage.
Readandfollowallsafetyinformationandinstruc-
tions.
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
CAUTION
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1. TO OPEN AWNING:
A. UnlockHardware.
Loosen
Knob Sunchaser: Squeeze
8500/9000:
Flip
Pulldown.
B. UnlockFRTA.
Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the “roll-up”
position prior to swinging the main arm away from
coach. Failure to do so can cause damage to the lock
mechanism.
CAUTION

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Hook the rod in loop, and pull all the way out.
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Slide one rafter arm up until it snaps into place. Pull down
andoutonthe sliding rafter to removeslackfromthefabric,
and tighten the black adjustment knob. Repeat for other
side.
Slidethe pull strap to the right end of the tube, and wrap as
shown.
Pull up on the lift handle to raise to desired height.
Swinghandledown to lockbuttoninhole. Repeat for other
side.
Lower arm to shortest position.
Press the release lever (see inset) and pull the arm away
to a vertical position.Adjust height. Drive stakes through
holes in patio foot into the ground. Repeat for other side.
D. ExtendandsecureFRTArafter.
C. ExtendFRTA.
E. Heightadjustment.
F. Carportposition.
During light rain, lower end opposite from door to shed
waterandpreventpooling.
G. Rainposition.
Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is antici-
pated, or you will leave the awning unattended, it is
best to close the awning. Damage as a result of
weather is not covered by warranty.
CAUTION

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Pull stakes from the ground, lower arm to the shortest po-
sition, swing arm toward the vehicle, and snap the patio
foot into the bracket. Repeat for other side and proceed to
next step.
Ensure that the lock is in the “roll-down” position prior
to swinging arms toward vehicle. Failure to do so can
cause damage to the lock mechanism.
CAUTION
Raisethelift handle toreleasethelock button. Lower main
armtothe stop plug. Swing the handledowntoengagethe
lock button in a hole. Repeat for other side.
A:Loosen black adjustment knob. B: Lift slider catch.
2. TO CLOSE AWNING:
A. UnlockHardware.
B. LowerHardware.
C. RafterUnlocking.
C: Slidethe rafterarm downto thebottom ofthe mainarm.
Leave black adjustment knob loose. Repeat for other side.
Grasp the pull strap, pull toward you, and flip the locking
lever up to the ROLL UP position.
Do not release the awning pull strap now. It is under
tension and could snap back against the vehicle side.
Slide the pull strap to the center, and using it to control
speed, allow the awning to return to the vehicle side.
Note:Allow thestrap to winddiagonally to preventa bulge
in the fabric.
D. Rollup FRTA.
CAUTION

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Tightenblack adjustmentknob.
•SunchaserAwnings: Squeeze rafterintoarms toengage
latch.
• 8500 & 9000: Flip travel lock latch down.
Repeat other side. Your awning is now ready for travel.
A&E ACCESSORIES FOR COMFORT AND CONVE-
NIENCE:
• A&E Slide Topper™ protects your slide out unit.
• A&EPattyO’Mat™ under yourawninglooksgreat and
keeps dirt from being tracked into your RV.
• A&E Window Awnings keep your RV cooler and pro-
tectyour furnishingsfrom sun damage.
Askyour RVdealer to showyou these qualityaccessories
andmore fromA&E.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR AWNING CARE
• Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up, as soon
as conditions allow, roll it out and let it dry before roll-
ing it up again. This will help prevent mildew and rot-
ting.
• Mildew does not form on the fabric itself, but on the
accumulated dust, dirt and grime. Periodically clean
vinyl or woven acrylic. Refer to cleaning instructions
belowforfabric care.
• Alwaysmakesuretheawningisextendedhighenough
beforeopening the entry door.
• Apply silicone spray lubricant as needed to keep the
awning’smoving partsoperatingsmoothly.For ease of
operation on hardware, rub candle wax on all sliding
surfaces.
A&E 8500 and Sunchaser:
• Abrasion,weatherandlong hours in thesunarevinyl’s
worstenemies. To avoid these problems,youwillneed
to keep your awning clean. Use a mixture of 1/4 cup
dishsoap, 1/4 cupbleach and fivegallons of freshwa-
ter.Soapthe open awningwith thismixture, then rollit
up and let stand for five minutes. Rolling up of the aw-
ning will apply the mixture to the underside of the fab-
ric. Unroll the awning and hose off the top and bottom
withcleanwater. Repeat if necessary and allow to com-
pletely dry.
A&E 9000 :
• In addition to its beauty and soft translucence, woven
acrylic fabric offers the advantages of strength and
breathable. It is water repellent; but because it is a
woven cloth, it is not water proof. To keep your acrylic
awning clean, simply hose it off occasionally and let it
dry. Do Not Scrub.
• Avoidtouchingtheundersideofthe9000canopywhen
it is wet. To do so will break the surface tension of the
waterand encourage seepage throughthefabric.
• Becausewovenacrylic is of amuchlighterweightthan
vinyl, shifting may occur if the awning and pull strap
arenotcentrally aligned with the fabricrollertubewhile
the awning is being rolled up. If necessary, roll the
awningout andadjust the alignment.
WHEN TO GET MORE HELP:
• If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by re-
viewing this user’s guide, contact a qualified Dometic
servicetechnician.
Note: Aslight “travel line” may appear wherethedoorroller
contacts the awning fabric. This is considered normal and
does not affect the integrity of the awning.