A&E Systems WeatherPro Oasis Elite User manual

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DIAGNOSTIC
SERVICE MANUAL
Form No. 3308058.001 11/02
©2002Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761

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Contents PAGE NO.
WeatherPro & Oasis Elite Symptom/Cause ........................................... 3
SECTION 1- Wiring ..................................................................................4-5
1.1 12VDC Supply Wire ................................................................. 4
1.2 Wire From Control Box To Awning ................................................... 4
1.3 Wire Inside Hardware Channel (WeatherPro Only)......................... 4
1.4 Motor Connection & Motor............................................................... 4
1.5 Wire To Remote Switch ................................................................... 5
1.6 Wind Sensor Cable.......................................................................... 5
1.7 Ignition Interlock wire....................................................................... 5
SECTION 2- WeatherPro Wind Sensor ................................................... 6
2.1 Wind Sensor.................................................................................... 6
SECTION 3- Control Box.........................................................................6-7
3.1 Circuit Board ...................................................................................6-7
3.2 Control Box Rocker Switch .............................................................. 7
3.3 Wind Sensor Toggle Switch ............................................................. 7
3.4 Wiring Diagram ...............................................................................6-7
SECTION 4- Remote Switch .................................................................... 7
4.1 Remote Switch ................................................................................ 7
SECTION 5- Remote Key FOB ................................................................. 7
5.1 Remote Key FOB............................................................................. 7
5.2 FOB Programming ........................................................................... 8
SECTION 6- WeatherPro Auxiliary Cable ............................................... 8
6.1 Auxiliary Cable................................................................................. 8
SECTION 7- WeatherPro Emergency Retract Procedure.....................8-9
7.1 Emergency Retract Procedure .......................................................8-9
SECTION 8- WeatherPro Fabric, Roller Tube, Torsion Assembly
& Weathershield Replacement ..............................................................9-13
8.1 General Instructions ........................................................................ 9
8.2 Awning Removal............................................................................9-10
8.3 Left Hand Torsion Removal .......................................................... 10-11
8.4 Right Hand Drive Assembly Removal..............................................11
8.5 Fabric Removal From Roller Tube...................................................11
8.6 Weathershield Assembly Removal And Replacement .....................11
8.7 Re-install Fabric On Roller Tube..................................................... 12
8.8 Torsion Assembly Replacement....................................................12-13
8.9 Left Hand Torsion Assembly Winding ............................................. 13
SECTION 9- Wiring Diagram................................................................... 14
9.1 Wiring Diagram .............................................................................. 14

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SYMPTON CAUSE LOCATION
1. Awning will not open 1. 12VDC Supply Wire Section 1.1
2. Fuse Section 3.1.3
3. Ignition Interlock (WeatherPro) Section 1.7 & 3.1.7
4. Wiring/Connections Section 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.1, 1.5 & 9.1
5. Wind (WeatherPro) Section 2.1 & 3.3
6. Circuit Board Wiring Section 3.1-3.4
7. Motor Section 1.4.2
2. Awning will not close 1. 12VDC Supply Wire Section 1.1
2. Fuse Section 3.1.3
3. Wiring/Connections Section 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, & 9.1
4. Circuit Board Wiring Section 3.1-3.4
5. Motor Section 1.4.2
3. Awning works with remote switch 1. Distance Section 5.1
but not key FOB (WeatherPro Only) 2. Key FOB Battery Section 5.1
3. Key FOB Programming Section 5.2
4. Awning works with key FOB but not 1. Circuit Board Wiring Section 3.1.5 & 3.1.6
remote switch (WeatherPro Only) 2. Switch Section 4.1
5. Awning will open when ignition key is in 1. Wiring/Connections Section 1.7
the on position (WeatherPro Only) 2. Circuit Board Section 3.1.7
6. Awning works in opposite direction 1. Wiring/Connections Section 1.5
2. Circuit Board Wiring Section 3.1.5 & 3.1.6
3. Switch Section 4.1 & 3.2
7. WeatherPro awning works when Oasis 1. Wiring/Connections Section 1.2 & 9.1
Elite should or visa versa 2. Circuit Board Wiring Section 3.1.4
8. Awning does not close during high wind 1. Wind Sensor Switch Off Section 3.3
conditions 2. Wind Sensor Wiring Section 1.6 & 3.1.8
3. Wind Sensor Section 2.1
9. Beeping sound coming from control box 1. Wind Sensor Wiring Section 3.1.8
(WeatherPro Only) 2. Wind Sensor Section 2.1
10. Auxiliary Close/Open awning 1. No 12VDC in RV Section 6.1
(WeatherPro Only)
11. Emergency Close Awning 1. No 12VDC Available Section 7.1
(WeatherPro Only) 2. Awning Inoperable Section 7.1
12. Fabric, Roller Tube, Torsion Assembly Section 8.1- 8.9
and Weathershield Replacement
(WeatherPro Only)

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SECTION 1 WIRING
1.1 12VDC Supply Wire
1.1.1 The 12VDC supply wire must be run from
the 12VDC supply source to the Control
Box. It is recommended that these wires
beRED+and Black–12gauge wires.This
needs to be on a separate 15 amp circuit.
See FIG. 1.1.
1.1.2 To ensure proper operation, the control
box must have a minimum of 12.5 VDC at
the control box during operation. Check
voltage output on the Red and Black wire
atthecontrolbox. If voltageisbelow 12.5,
check voltage at supply, If OK it may be
necessary to increase the wire size going
to the control box. See FIG. 1.1.
1.2 Wire From Control Box to Awning. Arm As-
sembly (WeatherPro) andAwning Motor (Oa-
sis Elite)
A Red and Black Wire (WeatherPro) Red/White
andBluewire (OasisElite)of adequatesizemust
be run between the control box and the awning.
To avoid voltage drop follow the chart below to
determining the proper size wire to be used.
Wire Length Wire Size
10' & Under 14 Gauge
11' to 30' 12 Gauge
Over 30' 10 Gauge
EXTEND
RETRACT
Awning
Control
FUSE INSIDE
WeatherPro
Main Arm
Right Side
Pig Tail to
Control Box
End
Pig Tail
for Motor
Oasis Elite
Motor
Black
Red
Red
Black
Red/White
Blue
Black
Red Blue
Red
FIG. 1.2
1.3 Wire Inside Hardware Channel (WeatherPro Only)
To make the connection between the wire run in
1.2 and the awning motor there is a cable run in
the hardware from the bottom to the top. Check
this wire for pinches or breaks. If wire is defec-
tive replace with new harness.
1.4 Motor Connection & Motor
1.4.1 The awning motor is connected to the
hardware at the top of the awning hard-
ware front channel. Make sure connec-
tion is tight and corrosion free.
1.4.2 Disconnect the motor from the hardware
connection. See FIG. 1.4. Apply DC volt-
age directly to the motor wire connector.
A minimum of 12.5 VDC is required to op-
erate the motor. If motor does not turn it is
defectiveandthedriveassemblymustbe
replaced.
FIG. 1.4
+12.5
VDC
EXTEND
RETRACT
Awning
Control
FUSE INSIDE
12VDC
Power Supply
15 AMP
Breaker
Red + Black-
FIG. 1.1
FIG. 1.3
Cable
Cable
Motor
Arm
WeatherPro
Motor Con-
nection

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1.7 Ignition Interlock Wire
TheignitionInterlock wirewhencorrectly installed
will prevent the awning from opening when the
ignitionkeyisinthe onposition.This wireisrouted
between the ignition isolator (Pink) wire of the
control box to the ignition isolator of the vehicle.
It should be a 16 gauge wire. Make sure wire
connections are tight and corrosion free.
1.5 Wire To Remote Switch
The remote switch is connected to the control
box with three (3) 16 gauge wires. These are
Brown,Yellow,GreenforWeatherProandBrown/
White,Yellow/White,Green/WhiteforOasisElite.
The switch end of the wire will be connected to
the switch by means of 1/4" insulated tab con-
nectors. The control box end has a pig tail to
connectthecontrolbox tothesethreewires. See
switch for correct wiring. Make sure connections
are tight and corrosion free.
1.6 Wind Sensor Cable
The wind sensor is connected to the control box
with a FLAT four (4) conductor cable terminated
on both ends with an RJ-11 telephone connec-
tor. Maximum length is 18'. This cable is polarity
sensitive and must be assembled as shown. A
standard telephone cable will not work. Cable
can be checked with a Dometic 3107127.007
cable tester. If cable is found to be defective re-
place with a cable no longer than 18'
EXTEND
RETRACT
Awning
Control
FUSE INSIDE
WeatherPro
Remote
Switch
EXTEND
RETRACT
Pig Tail to
Remote Switch
Oasis Elite
Remote
Switch
Brown/White
Green/ White
Yellow/White
Green
Yellow
Brown
Green
Yellow
Brown
EXTEND
RETRACT
Brown
White
Green/ White
Yellow/White
Pig Tail to
Remote Switch
FIG. 1.5
FIG. 1.6
Red
4 Conductor
FLAT Cable
Connections
Black
Green
Yellow
Black
Green
Pin 1
RJ-11 Connector
Flat Four Conductor Cable
FIG. 1.6 cont.
Red
Yellow
EXTEND
RETRACT
Awning
Control
FUSE INSIDE
+Ignition
Isolator
Pink
FIG. 1.7

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SECTION 2 Wind Sensor
2.1 The wind sensor monitors the wind speed and
sends a signal to the control box if wind speeds
exceeds the preset setting. The correct position
of the winds sensor is critical. It shoud be within
3 feet of the right side top mounting bracket and
away from other objects. To check out the wind
sensor, extend the awning and place the wind
sensor switch in the ENABLE (ON) position. You
can create sufficient amount of wind by placing a
standard hair dryer approximately 6 inches away
from the wind sensor with the dryer set on HIGH
and NO HEAT. The awning should close auto-
matically.
12 VDC
Supply
Wind Sensor Switch
ENABLE (ON)
DISABLE (OFF)
Red/White
Blue
Black 12VDC -
Red 12VDC +
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 T9
15 AMP
FUSE
T10 T11 T12 T13 T14 T15 T16 T17
T18 T19
T20
EXTEND
RETRACT
Brown White
Green/White
Yellow/White
Green
Brown
Yellow
Blue
Blue
Pink
Green
Yellow Brown
Red
Black
Cable to Wind Sensor
(18 Foot Maximum)
WeatherPro
Output
Oasis Elite
Output
Oasis Elite
Remote
Switch
WeatherPro
Rocker Switch WeatherPro
Remote
Switch
SECTION 3 Control Box
The control box is the heart of the system and
containsafuse, rockerswitch,windsensor toggle
switch & circuit board.
3.1 Circuit Board
The circuit board can be checked out by the pro-
cess of elimination. Make sure there is 12.5 VDC
going into the circuit board.
3.1.1 Disconnect all pig tails coming out of the
control box.
3.1.2 Checkfor12.5VDC(minimum) atT1(red
+) and T3 (black –) on circuit board.
3.1.3 Check for 12.5 VDC (minimum) on each
leg of fuse. Place the negative lead of the
volt meter on T3 and check each leg of
thefusewith thepositivelead.Thisshould
read 12.5 VDC on each leg. Replace if
defective.
3.1.4 Check for voltage at the WeatherPro out-
put pigtail (Red & Black wire). First, press
and hold the rocker switch in the extend
position. Place the negative lead of the
digital volt meter on the Black wire posi-
tion of the pigtail and the positive lead of
the volt meter on the Red wire position of
the pigtail. The meter should read (–)
negative 12.5 VDC (minimum). Do not
move the volt meter leads and press and
hold the rocker switch in the retract posi-
tion. The meter should read (+) positive
12.5 VDC (minimum).
FIG. 3.4
FIG. 2.1
Wind Sensor Switch
Control Box
Wind Sensor
ENABLE
DISABLE
Wind Sensor
ENABLE
DISABLE

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3.1.5 To check the WeatherPro remote switch
connection(Brown,Green,&Yellow) wire
use a jumper wire and connect the Yellow
to Brown. You should hear the relay click.
Thenconnectthe GreentoBrown andyou
should hear another click.
3.1.6 Check the Oasis Elite remote switch wire
and the output wire at the same time. The
remote switch wires are Brown/White,
Green/White and Yellow/White. The out-
put wire is Red/White and Blue. Connect
the positive lead of the digital volt meter
to the Red/White wire position of the pig-
tail and the negative to the Blue wire po-
sition of the pigtail. Jump across the Yel-
low/White and brown/White wire. You
should hear the relay click and the volt-
age meter should read (–) negative 12.5
VDC(minimum).Jumpacrossthe Green/
White and the Brown/White wire. You
should hear another relay click and the
voltmetershould read(+)positive 12VDC
(minimum).
3.1.7 To check the ignition interlock function
(WeatherPro Only), apply (+) positive 12
VDCtothe Pinkignitioninterlock wire.Re-
do test in 3.1.4. There should be no read-
ingsorrelayclicks when therockerswitch
is placed in the extend position or the key
FOB extend button is pressed.
3.1.8 The circuit board contains an audible
alarm to alert the user when there is a
problem with the wind sensor or wind
sensor cable. To test this alarm discon-
nect the FLAT four (4) conductor cable
from the side of the control box. Place the
wind sensor switch in the ENABLE (ON)
position. The alarm should beep from in-
side the control box. If this occurs under
normal operation this would indicate a
problem with the wind sensor wire or the
connection between the wire and the cir-
cuit board or the wire and the wind sen-
sor. See Section 1.6 and Section 2.1.
3.2 Control Box Rocker Switch
The awning can be operated at the control box
by using the rocker switch located on the cover
of the control box. To test the switch, press ex-
tend or retract and you should hear a relay click.
If after all other circuit board checks are made
and no click is present switch is defective. Re-
place.
3.3 Wind Sensor Toggle Switch
The toggle switch turns the wind sensor feature
on and off. When the switch is in the DISABLE
(OFF) position the awning will not automatically
retract if threating winds are present. When in
the ENABLE (ON) positiion the awning will auto-
matically retract if the wind exceeds the preset
setting.
If one or more of the above tests do not perform
properly the circuit board is probably defective.
Replace the control box assembly.
3.4 Wiring Diagram (See Page 6, FIG. 3.4)
SECTION 4 Remote Switch
4.1 If awning does not work using the remote switch,
disconnect both the WeatherPro and the Oasis
Elite pigtail. Check for 12VDC on the control box
end of the pig tail. See Section 3.1.4 and 3.1.6. If
there is 12 VDC at this point depress the remote
switches and listen for the relays to click. If no
clicking is heard replace appropiate remote
switch.
SECTION 5 Remote Key FOB
5.1 The remote key FOB is powered by a 12 VDC
type 23A battery. The operational range is up to
30 feet. This distance will vary depending on the
battery condition. To change the battery, remove
screw in back of key FOB and replace it with a
type 23A 12VDC battery.
EXTEND
RETRACT
FIG. 4.1
PATI O
DOOR
EXTEND
EXTEND
RETRACT
RETRACT
23A 12V
Battery
FIG. 5.1

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SECTION 6 Auxiliary Cable
In Case Of Coach 12VDC Power Failure:
6.1. The WeatherPro hardware provides an auxiliary
power cable to connect the awning motor to an
external 12 VDC power source in case of power
failure in the coach. A good external 12 VDC
power source would be an automobile battery.
Access the motor and hardware cable connec-
tion located behind the wire cover at the top of
the right hand arm. Gently squeeze the sides to-
gether to remove. Unplug the connection.See
FIG. 6.1.
5.2 Programming Key FOB
The electronic board is susceptible to static
charge. Do not insert metal object inside con-
trol box. Damage to electronic board will oc-
cur if a short is created. Use only a noncon-
ductive material to depress programming
button inside control box.
5.2.1 Remove four (4) screws from control box
cover and lift cover to expose circuit
board.See FIG 5.2.
5.2.2 Press and release programming button .
Programmingindicatorlight willilluminate.
5.2.3 Press and hold the key FOB patio awning
extend button for four (4) seconds.
5.2.4 Releasethekey FOBpatioawning extend
button. This completes the programming
process.
5.2.5 Placecontrolboxcoveroncontrolboxand
secure with four (4) screws .
5.2.6 Test awning operation.
FIG. 6.1
Motor
Connector
10' Auxiliary
Cable
Hardware
Connector
Wire
Cover
Connect the supplied 10 ft. harness directly to
themotorplug. Not theonein the hardware.Con-
nect the other end of the 10 ft. harness to a 12
VDC battery source. The red wire goes to + and
the black to –. This will retract the awning. To
avoid motor damage disconnect battery source
immediately after awning is fully retracted. The
awning can be extended by reversing the polar-
ity. Place the red wire on the – and the black wire
on the +. Again, remove wires immediately after
awning is fully extended.
SECTION 7 Emergency Retract Procedure
To Manually Close Awning:
7.1 Slide the pull strap (provided) into the utility slot
of the FRTA. See FIG. 7.1.
Patio Awning
Extend Button
Programming
Button
Programming
Indicator Light
FIG. 5.2
Programming
Indicator Light Programming
Button

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Bolt
While one person is holding onto the pull strap,
remove the bolt in the top of the right top casting.
The FRTA will roll in once the bolt is removed.
Walk the awning to the closed position.See FIG.
7.1.
Alignholewherebolt was removedanddrivebolt
back into top casting to secure awning.
Bolt must be re-installed to prevent awning from
opening during travel. Have awning serviced by a
Dometic Service Center or a qualified service tech-
nician before attempting to open awning after this
procedure has been performed.
SECTION 8 WeatherPro Fabric, Roller Tube,
Torsion Assembly &
Weathershield Replacement
8.1. General Instructions
8.1.1 The fabric roller tube assembly (referred
to in the instructions as a FRTA) consists
of a vinyl or acrylic fabric, roller tube, tor-
sion assembly and weathershield. These
instructions will aid the service technician
to make repairs quickly and correct. The
repairs must be made by a qualified ser-
vice technician. Read instructions EN-
TIRELY beforeattemptingtomakerepairs
on the product.
These instructions must be read and under-
stood before installation, adjustment, service
or maintenance is performed. This unit must
be installed by a qualified service technician.
Modification of this product can be extremely
hazardous and could result in personal injury
or property damage.
8.2 Awning Removal
8.2.1 In all instances of fabric, roller tube or
weather shield replacement, it is neces-
sary to unroll the fabric.Alarge clean and
smooth work area is required to prevent
damage to the fabric.
Note: Ifreplacementofeithertorsion assembly isrequired
awning removal from the coach is not necessary. Proceed
to Sections 8.3 and 8.4.
8.2.2 RemovetheTEK screwssecuringtheaw-
ning fabric at each end of the awning rail.
See FIG. 8.2.2.
8.2.3 Extend or open the awning two revolu-
tions of the FRTA. This will allow for re-
moval of top brackets and the FTRA.
8.2.4 Pintheleft hand torsion. SeeSection8.3.
8.2.5 Disconnect the wire harness at the plug
by the lower mounting bracket of the right
arm assembly. In some installations the
harness may be run through a hole in the
sidewallof thecoach.If theholeis sealed,
use a screw driver to dig out the sealant.
Be careful not to damage wires, wall, or
the harness assembly out of the coach.
Note: In some installations the wind sensor wire is routed
behind the right arm assembly. Becareful not to damage.
Arms under tension from the gas strut are
dangerous.Use extremecare. Ifnot controlled
the arms will extend quickly. Keep hands and
clothing clear of awning arms, as personal
injury may result.
8.2.6 The next two steps require three people.
Loosen the lag bolts holding the top and
bottom mounting brackets to the coach.
Pushthearm assembliesclosedandwrap
twoheavynylonwireties aroundeacharm
assembly to prevent them from extend-
ing during removal of the FRTA. One
should be 8 inches above the front chan-
nel cover, and the other 8 inches below
the top mounting bracket. Do both arm
assemblies. See FIG. 8.2.6.
FIG. 7.1 FIG. 8.2.2
TEK Screw
Remove from
Both Ends
Awning Rail

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FIG. 8.3.2
Turn FRTA Or Top Casting To
Align Slots In End Cap With Pin
Pin
Slots In
End Cap
Cotter Pin Insert Cotter PinAll The
Way Through End Cap
AndHoleIn Torsion Rod
Left Hand Torsion Shown
8.3.4 Insert a wood block, between front and
back channel to space the FRTA 2 - 3
inches from the coach. Push arm assem-
bly closed. Wrap a nylon wire tie around
arm to keep it from extending.
8.3.5 Remove Hex Head 1/4"-20 x 1/2" screw
that attaches arm assembly to top cast-
ing. Lift casting out of arm assembly.
8.3.6 Clamp a Vice-Grip® firmly to the top cast-
ing. See FIG. 8.3.6.
8.3.7 Keep a tight hold onto the Vise Grip®
whilethe cotter pin is pulled out of the end
cap.
8.3.8 Slowly unwind the spring tension, do not
allow rapid spin off.
8.3.9 Use the electric drill with a 3/16" drill to
remove the 3 pop rivets that secure the
end cap to the roller tube. Pull the torsion
out of the tube and remove any burrs or
rivet bodies.
Left Hand Torsion Shown
FIG. 8.3.6
Clamp Vise Grip®
Firmly To Top
Casting
Top Casting
Cotter Pin
End Cap
Note: Bottom brackets and back channel may be riveted.
8.2.7 While lifting the arm assemblies to sup-
port the FRTA, remove the lag bolts hold-
ing the top and bottom mounting brack-
ets to the side wall of the coach. Slowly
walk the awning fabric out of the awning
rail.
8.2.8 Lay the FRTA on a large clean work area
to prevent damage.
8.2.9 Beforeremovingthearm assemblies, you
must read and understand Sections 8.3
and 8.4.
8.3 Left Hand Torsion Removal
Use extreme care. Springs under tension are
dangerous. If not controlled they will unwind
quickly. Keep hands and clothing clear of top
casting, as personal injury may result.
Note: If the awning is installed on a coach, complete the
following steps on a step ladder with the FRTA extended
two turns from the awning rail.
Severe injury can result from the rapid spin-
of of the top casting. NEVER use bare hands
to handle a top casting under spring tension.
8.3.1 Before the left arm assembly is removed
the torsion must be pinned to prevent un-
controlled unwinding of the spring.
8.3.2.Turn top casting or FRTA until the pin is
parallel with the two slots in the end cap.
See FIG. 8.3.2.
8.3.3 To pin the left hand torsion insert a 7/64"
x 2-3/4" cotter pin through the end cap
and torsion rod. Put a piece of tape over
theheadof the cotterpinto prevent itfrom
dropping out. See FIG. 8.3.2.
Note: Do step 8.3.4 if FRTA is installed on coach. If not
installed on coach proceed to step 8.3.5.
Wire Tie 8”
Below Top
Bracket
FIG. 8.2.6 Top Bracket
Front Channel
Cover
Bottom Bracket
Wire Tie 8”
Above Front
Channel Cover

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Remove Screw
Both Ends
Note: If the awning is installed on a coach, complete the
following steps on a step ladder with the FRTA extended
two turns from the awning rail.
8.4 Right Hand Drive Assembly Removal
8.4.1 Whentheremoval oftheRight HandDrive
Assemblyisnecessary,theleft hand must
be pinned, or the FRTAwill unroll and the
springtensionwillbelost. SeeSection8.3.
Note: Do step 8.4.2 if FRTA is installed on coach. If not
installed on coach proceed to step 8.4.3.
8.4.2 Insert a wood block, between front and
back channel to space the FRTA 2 - 3
inches from the coach. Push arm assem-
bly closed. Wrap a nylon wire tie around
arm to keep it from extending.
8.4.3 Remove Hex Head 1/4-20 x 1/2" screw
that attaches arm assembly to top cast-
ing. Remove arm assembly.
8.4.4 Use the electric drill with a 3/16" drill to
remove the 3 pop rivets that secure the
end cap to the roller tube. Pull the drive
assemblyoutofthe tube and removeany
burrs or rivet bodies.
8.5 Fabric Removal From Roller Tube
8.51 Remove awning from coach. See Sec-
tion 8.2.
8.5.2 Remove both torsions. See Sections 8.3
and 8.4 for drive assembly removal.
8.5.3 Roll the awning completely out on a clean
smooth surface.
8.5.4 With the awning laying flat, slide the roller
tube out from fabric.
Note:Useneedlenose pliersto removethe polyrope from
the groove(s) of the roller tube before removing fabric.
8.6 WEATHERSHIELD ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
AND REPLACEMENT
8.6.1 Remove the two screws (one on each
side) that lock slat "A"tofirstslat"B".See
FIG. 8.6.1 & 8.6.3.
8.6.2 Use "O" ring pliers to spread open the
crimp in the slats Slide the top slat "A" off
slat "B" (toward canopy) to allow the slat
assembly to slide off fabric. Keep for rein-
stallinStep8.6.5(unlessnewslatassem-
blyisbeinginstalled).Ifnewfabricisbeing
installed, lay new fabric over old one.
Check for correct size and color.
8.6.3 Thenewreplacement weathershield/fab-
ricwillbeinstalledasshowninFIG.8.6.3.
Place connected slat assembly on top of
fabric.
Note:Make surethe 1/4"groove onall “B”slats aretoward
awning rail. If new weathershield assembly is being in-
stalled, it is shipped with 6 slats. Remove the first slat "B",
it is not needed.
8.6.4 Use a small file and round ends of the
grooveinthe 5/16"endoffirstslat"B"and
"A". See FIG. 8.6.1 & 8.6.3.
8.6.5 Slide first slat "B" of the connected
weathershield assembly (if slat "A" was
removed in Step 8.6.2, it should be re-
placed) onto the poly rope in fabric lo-
cated approximately 12" from awning rail
end; and, at the same time, slide slat "A"
ontopolyropelocated1"fromawningrail.
See FIG. 8.6.1 & 8.6.3. Slide the
weathershieldontobothropesatthesame
rate.
8.6.6 Crimpbothchannels oftheweathershield
about 3" from end of slats onto poly rope
to secure the weathershield assembly to
the fabric. It is only necessary to crimp
weathershield on one end of the FRTA.
See FIG. 8.6.3.
1/4” Channel
Install Toward
Awning Rail
FIG. 8.6.1 Top Slat “A”
5/16” Channel
Both Ends
Slat “B”
5/16” Channel
Install Toward
Canopy
FIG.8.6.3
1st. Slat
“B”
Slat “B”
Slat “B”
Slat “B”
Slat “A”
Open Crimps With
Screw Driver
Check Both Ends Of FRTA

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8.7 Re-Install Fabric On Roller Tube
8.7.1 Unfold the new fabric and lay it on top of
the existing fabric in the exact same
position. Be sure the new fabric is the
correctsizeandcolor.Ifrollertubeisbeing
replaced,makesureitisthecorrectlength
and position it with the notch located as
shown in FIG. 8.7.1.
8.7.2 Dometic requires the use of the end cap
guide to prevent damage to the fabric,
whenreplacingthefabric/rollertube.Place
the end cap guide (supplied with the re-
placementfabric/roller tube)ontheendof
therollertube.Thelocatingtabontheend
cap guide is placed in the open (unused)
channel of the roller tube. See FIG. 8.7.1.
Note: When changing the fabric, it is vital that the same
groove(s) be used. This eliminates the need to drill any
holes. On a new roller tube, the fabric rope is placed in the
channelwiththenotchinits’edge(oppositethenotchinthe
roller tube). See FIG. 8.7.1.
8.7.3 Guidetherollertubeoverthepolyrope(s)
ofthefabric. Becarefulnot todamagethe
roller tube or the fabric.
8.7.4 Center the fabric on the roller tube and
hand-roll the entire assembly in the same
direction as the original fabric.
8.7.5 SeeSection8.6forweathershieldreplace-
ment Steps 8.6.3 to 8.6.6. and Section
8.8, Replacing torsion assemblies.
8.8 Torsion Assembly Replacement
8.8.1 The poly ropes must be properly trimmed
and secured to the roller tube; as it can
interferewiththetorsionandallowshifting
of the fabric.
8.8.2 Useplierstopullthefabricropetowardthe
centeroftherollertubeandpushitbackto
lock it in the notch on the edge of the
channel.Cutfabricrope1"belowchannel.
See FIG. 8.8.2.
FIG. 8.8.2
Stretch Fabric Rope
And Lock In Notch.
Trim To 1"
Trim Valance
Rope Even With
Tube
View Shows Right
End Of Roller Tube
8.8.3 Trim valance rope even with the edge of
roller tube. See FIG. 8.8.2.
8.8.4 Install left hand torsion
a. Slide left hand torsion assembly into
leftendofroller tube.Turnendcap till
locating tabs are in place in the notch
on the roller tube. This should align
the open channel with the slot in the
end cap.
b. Secure the end cap to the roller tube
using three (3/6" x 3/8") pop rivets.
See Section 8.9; winding left hand
torsion.
8.8.5 Install right hand drive torsion
a. New right hand drive torsions are
shipped with the top casting and the
stabilizer positioned for installation. If
the torsion has been pre-installed it
mustbealignedbeforeitisputintothe
FRTA.
b. Apply DC power directly to the drive
assembly with the emergency har-
ness or the control box. Allow the
stabilizer to turn until one of the stabi-
lizerslotsiscenteredontheroundslot
in the motor casting. See FIG. 8.8.5.
FIG. 8.8.5
Center Round Slot
In Motor Casting With
One Of The Slots On
The Stablizer
Motor Slot Must
Go Under Fabric
Rope Channel
Of Roller Tube
Motor
Stablizer
FIG. 8.7.1 Roller
Tube
End Cap Guide
Place End Cap Guide
On End Of Roller Tube
Slide Fabric and
Valance Ropes
Through Guide
Valance
Rope
Channel Open
Channel
Notch
Fabric Rope
Channel

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c. When motor drive assembly is prop-
erlyalignedasindicatedinstep8.8.5b,
it is placed in the roller tube with the
motor slot positioned under the chan-
nelwiththefabricrope.SeeFIG.8.8.2.
d. Turn the end cap on the motor drive
torsion until the rivet hole match the
holes in the roller tube. Install the
three3/16"x3/8"poprivetsto secure
the torsion to the roller tube.
Note: FRTA’s installed on the coach will require the motor
drivetorsionassemblytobeoperatedtillthetopcastingwill
slip easily into the arm assembly. This will align the top
castingofthe motor drivetothe left handtopcastings. The
left and right arms must be parrallel to each other.
8.9 Left Hand Torsion Assembly Winding
Use extreme care. Springs under tension are
dangerous. If not controlled they will unwind
quickly.Keep hands andclothing clear oftop
casting, as personal injury may result.
NOTE: If the awning is installed on a coach, complete the
following steps on a step ladder with the FRTA extended
two turns from the awning rail.
Severeinjurycanresultfromtherapidspin-of
of the top casting. NEVER use bare hands to
handle a top casting under spring tension.
8.9.1 Clamp the Vise Grip® tightly to the top
castingonthelefthandtorsionassembly.
See FIG. 8.9.2.
8.9.2 Start with the Vise Grip® in the 6 o-clock
postion.Keep a firm hold on the Vise
Grip®. Slowly wind in the direction of the
arrow 9 complete turns. See FIG. 8.9.2.
Note: IfAwning is fully extended; wind the spring tension
a total of 17 turns.
Left Hand
Torsion Shown FIG. 8.9.2
Clamp Vise Grip®
Firmly To Top Casting
Top Casting
Pull Cotter Pin
End Cap
Wind In Direction Of Arrow
FIG. 8.9.3
Turn Top Casting To Align Slots
In End Cap With Pin
Pin
Slots In
End Cap
Cotter Pin Insert Cotter PinAll The
Way Through End Cap
AndHoleIn Torsion Rod
Left Hand Torsion Shown
8.9.3 Turn top casting or FRTA until the pin is
parallel with the two slots in the end cap.
See FIG. 8.9.3. Insert a 7/64" x 2-3/4" cot-
ter pin through the end cap and torsion
rod. Put a piece of tape over the head of
the cotter pin to prevent it from dropping
out. See FIG. 8.9.3.
8.9.4 Remove Vise Grip® from top casting and
insert into arm assembly. Replace Hex
Head 1/4"-20 x 1/2" screw and tighten.
Note: If awning is not installed on coach. Install per the
WeatherPro installation instructions.
8.9.5 Remove 2-3/4" cotter pin and check op-
eration of the awning.

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FIG. 9.1
EXTEND
RETRACT
12 Gauge
12 VDC
Supply
Red
Black
Remote
Switch
Main
Arm- Awning
Right Side
Awning
Control
EXTEND
RETRACT
Pig Tail to
Ignition
Isolator
Pig Tail to
Control Box
End
Pig Tail to
Remote Switch
Pig Tail
for Motor
For Oasis
Elite Awning
Only
Flat Four Conductor
Cable to Wind Sensor
(18 Foot Maximum)
FUSE INSIDE
Wind Sensor Switch
ENABLE (ON)
DISABLE (OFF)
Black
Red
Red
Black
Green
Brown
Yellow
Brown/White
Green/ White
Red/White
Blue
Yellow/White
Pink
Black 12VDC -
Green
Yellow
Brown
Red 12VDC +
Section 9 Wiring Diagram
9.1 Wiring Diagram