A&E Systems TRAVEL-AWN 5000 User manual

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A&E Systems Inc.
3100 Segerstrom, Santa Ana, California 92704 U.S.A.
Telephone: (714)
540-6444. TWX: 910-595-2577 TRAVEL-AWN 5000
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1.
Insert the Hook Rod between the two Lugs of the Lift Cam
as shown in Fig.
1A. Depress the Push Button with one hand
and rotate the Lift Cam by pushing down on the Hook Rod
with the other hand. When the Lift Cam is turned
180,
release the Push Button and let the Button catch a punched
hole in the side of the Adjustable Arm. The Support Arm is
now unlocked. Repeat this step on the other side. If desired,
the Support Arm may be unlocked without using the Lift Cam
(Fig. 1B)
NOTE: Lubricate the Push Button when it becomes
sticky.
2. Pull down on the E-Z Pull and extend Awning Fabric
all the way out.
NOTE: If the E-Z Pull cannot be reached, use the Hook
Rod provided.
3. Keeping the Awning from rolling back, move to a side
and slide the Rafter Arm up the Support Arm until it snaps
into place at the top of the Support Arm.
Push Support Arm down and tighten the Knob on Rafter
Arm to hold Fabric stretched. (Fig. 3A)
For the Airstream, Argosy, Silver Streak and the Park
Models only, remove the Knob found at the bottom of the
Support Arm (Fig. 3B) and secure it into the hole at the top of
the Support Arm. (Fig. 3C) Repeat Step on the other side.
TO ONE SIDE
4. Put E-Z Pull out of way by sliding it over to a side and wra
ping it around the Main Support Arm or the Roller Tube. P
5. To raise Awning, grasp Main Support Arm, depress
Side Button, and slide Arm up. When desired height is
reached, release Side Button and allow it to snap into a
punched hole.
Extend the other Support Arm to the same height.
6. For extended stays and where ground conditions per-
mit, the Patio Position allows easier access and more
usable space.
Pull out the Safety Spring Pin and detach Support Arm
from the Bottom Mounting Bracket. Set the Arm down on
the ground vertically and adjust height. Pound in the
spikes provided.
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Insert lower mounting bracket Spring-Pin into hole near
top of support arm to secure support and rafter together.
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7. The Automatic Water Release must be set during rain
to prevent damage from water build-up. To set it, simply
lower one of the Support Arms, enough to created down
slope towards that side.
NOTE: Whenever a heavy or prolonged rain is antici-
pated, it is best to roll away the Awning.
WIND STRAPPING
8. The Wind Strapping is for prolonged stays when it may
be more practical to keep Awning set up semi-permanently.
To insure against unexpected gusty winds, wrap the Strap-
ping around Roller Tube and stake down each end as
illustrated. NOTE: Strapping is not included with Awning.
TO CLOSE
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12 CURVED MODELS
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I. From Patio Position: Pull out the Stakes and attach
)oth Support Arms back to the Bottom Mounting Brackets.
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Proceed to Step 2.
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2. From Vehicle Mounted Position: Lower the Main Sup-
port Arm until the end of it is about 2 inches above the
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Bolt for the Lift Cam. See Fig. 1.
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NOTE: If your Support Arms are Curved, as for the
Airstream, Lower the Support Arm all the way Down to
the Lift Cam. See Fig. 2.
Repeat this Step for the other Support Arm.
3. Return E-Z Pull to the center of the Awning.
For the Airstream, Argosy, Silver Streak and the Park
Models only, remove the knob at the top of the Support Arm
and store it back into the hole at the bottom. ( Fig.3A 3B)
Untighten the Knob on the Rafter Arm, and lift up Slider
Catch Knob to release Rafter Arm. Slide down Rafter Arm all
the way down to the bottom of Support Arm. Do not retighten
the Knob. (See Fig. 3C)
4. Let the Awning roll back all the way, using E-Z Pull for
control of speed and even roll-up.
Return the E-Z Pull diagonally to avoid bulge in the middle of
rolled up awning.
5. While keeping the upper part of the Support Arm pushed
towards the vehicle side, press the Push Button in and lower
the Arm down to the Lift Cam. Release Push Button and let it
catch a punched hole.
NOTE: If you lowered the Support Arm all the way down
in TO CLOSE, Step 2, you Must Raise the Arm Up to
about 2” Before Locking the Support Arm. The Lift Cam
may be used to raise the Arm up.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the Top Casting at the top of
the Main Support Arm is hooked over the Bracket
Extension. This is the Travel Position.
When both Support Arms are secured against the vehicle,
your Travel-Awn 5000 is ready for travel.
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