Dometic 8270000.401 Series User manual

USA
SERVICE OFFICE
Dometic Corporation
1120 North Main Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
CANADA
Dometic Corporation
46 Zatonski, Unit 3
Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
CANADA
SERVICE CENTER &
DEALER LOCATIONS
Please Visit:
www.eDometic.com
8270000, 8271000, 8272000
FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY
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REFERENCE:
FRTA Model Number
FRTA Serial Number
Hardware Model Number
Hardware Serial Number
Date Purchased
Retailer / Qualified Installer
HARDWARE
FRTA
Read these instructions carefully. These
instructions MUST stay with this product.
REVISION B
Form No. 3109918.023 09/16
(French 3109920.029_B)
©2016 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761
INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
This awning (hereinafter referred to as “awning,” or “product”) is designed and intended for use on RVs with straight sides.
For curved sides, please see the separate Hardware List in the Dealer Service Manual for the appropriate model.
This awning can be installed by one person with brief help from additional personnel. Use these instructions to ensure cor-
rect installation, function, and operation of product.
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specifications without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................2
DOCUMENT SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................................3
A. Recognize Safety Information ...................................................................................................................................3
B. Understand Signal Words..........................................................................................................................................3
C. Supplemental Directives............................................................................................................................................3
D. General Safety Messages .........................................................................................................................................3
GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................................3
A. Optional Components................................................................................................................................................3
SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................................................4
A. Hardware Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................4
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................5
A. Door Roller And Edge Guard (Optional)....................................................................................................................5
B. Prepare Awning Rail..................................................................................................................................................5
C. Prepare Awning For Installation.................................................................................................................................5
D. Determine Awning Location.......................................................................................................................................6
INSTALL AWNING..................................................................................................................................................................7
A. Insert Awning Fabric Into Awning Rail .......................................................................................................................7
B. Install Top Mounting Brackets....................................................................................................................................8
C. Install Bottom Mounting Brackets..............................................................................................................................9
D. Install Stop Bolts......................................................................................................................................................10
E. Release Preset Tension...........................................................................................................................................10
F. Secure Awning Fabric To Awning Rail ..................................................................................................................... 11
VERIFY INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................................... 11
A. Test Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
B. Secure Awning For Travel ....................................................................................................................................... 11
C. Keep Literature........................................................................................................................................................ 11
DOCUMENT SYMBOLS
Indicates step-by-step instructions.
2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instructions to help
you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
A. Recognize Safety Information
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
B. Understand Signal Words
A signal word will identify safety messages and
property damage messages, and will indicate the
degree or level of hazard seriousness.
indicates a hazardous situation that,
indicates a hazardous situation that,
C. Supplemental Directives
Read and follow all safety information and
Read and understand these instructions be-
fore [installing / using / servicing / performing
maintenance on] this product.
Incorrect [installation / operation / servicing /
maintaining] of this product can lead to seri-
ous injury. Follow all instructions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Optional Components
(1) 830304
(1) 830304.003
Door Roller Kit
Door Roller Kits (50 Pack)
(1) 3109623.003 Top Bracket Spacer
(1) 3109623.550 Top Bracket Spacers (50 Pack)
(1) 3104781.004 Bottom Spacer Kit (1 Pair)
(1) 3104781.103 Bottom Spacer Kits (10 Pair)
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The installation MUST comply with all ap-
plicable local and national codes, including
the latest edition of the following standards:
U.S.A.
● ANSI/NFPA70, National Electrical Code
(NEC)
● ANSI/NFPA 1192, Recreational Vehicles
Code
CANADA
● CSA C22.1, Parts l & ll, Canadian Electri-
cal Code
● CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational
Vehicles
General Safety Messages
Failure to obey the following warn-
D.
ings could result in death or serious injury:
● This product MUST be [installed / serviced] by a
qualified service technician.
● Do NOT modify this product in any way. Modifica-
tion can be extremely hazardous.
● IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD. This product
should be installed in a controlled environment
(inside). Do NOT install product during windy
conditions, or when wind is expected. Otherwise,
product could move unpredictably, become un-
stable, and could [detach / bend / collapse].
alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious in-
jury.
if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
instructions to avoid possible injury or death.

Hardware Dimensions
SPECIFICATIONS
A.
MODEL
SERIES
8270000
8270000
8272000.401X
8272000 .402X
Height
Range
74 1/2″ - 88″
64″ - 76″
74 1/2″ - 88″
64″ - 76″
Main Arm
Length
73″
61″
73″
61″
Adjustable
Arm Length
57″
57″
57″
57″
Main Rafter
Length
66″
54″
66″
54″
Secondary
Rafter
Length
32 1/2″
44 1/2″
32 1/2″
44 1/2″
Duty
Standard
Replace X with letter code from color chart.
COLOR CHART
B
Polar White
H
Mende White
S
Satin
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8271000.401X
8271000.402X

Outer Entry
Door
FIG. 3
Before
After
C. Prepare Awning For Installation
The awning requires minor preparation before
in-stalling on RV.
vent fabric damage.
2. Insert arm cap into RH main arm. See (FIG. 4).
RH Arm Cap
1/4”-20
Lock Nut
Main
Arm
1/4″-20 X 1 1/2″
Hex Head Screw
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
A. Door Roller And Edge Guard (Optional) B. Prepare Awning Rail
wear or tearing of awning fabric could occur.
If there’s potential for a squared corner entry door
to contact awning fabric, a door roller kit (NOT IN-
CLUDED) must be installed.
awning fabric. If awning rail is NOT straight, awning
fabric may wrinkle or stretch.
Select desired awning rail end (on RV) into which
awning fabric will be inserted. Flare (widen) that
end of rail with a flat-bladed screwdriver, and re-
move (file) sharp edges. See (FIG. 3).
age to awning fabric.
See subsection, “A. Optional Components”
on page (3) to order door roller kits.
to hinge) of outer entry door. Face roller out,
and 1/4″ to 3/8″ above door.
b. Place and tighten self-drilling screws (pro-
vided) through mounting holes and into door.
FIG. 1
1/4″ - 3/8″
(Above Door)
Position Wheel
Directly Over
Edge Of Door
FIG. 4
2. Clip door edge guard onto upper corner (oppo-
site to hinge) of inner screen door. See (FIG. 2).
FIG. 2
Nylon Washer
Door Edge
Guard
Inner Screen
Door
5
3. Assemble main arm to torsion rod of FRTA, with
nail (in end cap) opposite main arm.
4. Place 1/4″-20 X 1 1/2″ hex head screw (with
washer) through main arm, arm cap, and torsion
rod, securing with 1/4”-20 lock nut. Tighten to
65-80 in·lb torque. See (FIG. 4).

Verify mounting surface on RV is flat, has solid
structural backing where fasteners penetrate
surface, and will safely and securely support
product. Otherwise, product may become un-
stable and could [detach / bend / collapse]. Fail-
ure to obey this warning could result in death or
serious injury.
D. Determine Awning Location
IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD.
Find a solid structure in RV wall for support of
top mounting brackets.
molding (if RV’s roof construction has rounded
corners). Otherwise, water leakage could occur.
The relationship between solid structure and
awning rail will determine location of top mount-
ing brackets. Possible positions for top mounting
brackets include:
● Mounting OVER awning rail. See (FIG. 7).
molding on RV (roof with rounded cor-
ners).
● Mounting BELOW awning rail. See (FIG. 8).
● Mounting ON awning rail. See (FIG. 9).
interferes with top mounting brackets.
See (FIG. 10).
See subsection, “A. Optional Com-
ponents” on page (3) to order top
bracket spacers.
Top Mounting
Bracket
FRTA
Awning Rail
FIG. 7
Awning
Safety Lock
Roll Up
LH End Cap
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
5. Repeat steps (2) through (4) for opposite side.
6. Be sure awning safety lock is in roll down posi-
tion. See (FIG. 5).
FIG. 5
Roll Down
RH End Cap
Awning Safety
Lock Direction
7. IMPACT OR PINCH HAZARD.
Do NOT remove nail from torsion rod (at end
cap) until BOTH arm caps are secured to cor-
responding main arms, and awning safety lock
lever is in roll down position. Otherwise, rapid
casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will at-
tempt to spin the hardware and/or fabric roller
tube quickly and unexpectedly. Failure to obey
this warning could result in death or serious in-
jury.
Remove nail from left end of torsion rod (LH end
cap) only. See (FIG. 6).
a. With both hardware arms secured to FRTA
and front of arms down, rotate left arm clock-
wise slightly to release pressure from nail.
b. Remove nail and lower arm.
FIG. 6
Nail
Mounting Over Rail
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Top Mounting Bracket
FRTA
Top Mounting
Bracket
FRTA
FIG. 10
Top Mounting
Bracket
Awning Rail
With Drip
Channel
Top Bracket
Spacer
2. Make sure arm assemblies do not restrict use of
doors, windows, etc. See (FIG. 11).
Arm Assemblies
PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION
FIG. 8
Awning Rail
Mounting Below Rail
FIG. 9
FIG. 11
Awning Rail
Mounting On Rail
INSTALL AWNING
A. Insert Awning Fabric Into Awning Rail
ware to guide fabric as it is inserted into
awning rail.
2. LIFTING HAZARD. Use proper
lifting technique and control when lifting product.
Failure to obey this caution could result in injury.
With one person grasping each arm assembly,
carefully lift entire awning assembly upright.
Then carry awning to prepared (flared) awning
rail end. See (FIG. 12).
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FIG. 12
Awning
Rail
Arm
Assembly
FRTA

FIG. 14
Back View
Arm Safety
Lock
Main Rafter
Main Arm
3. Make sure main rafter is aligned directly behind
and centered with main arm. Then carefully pull
main rafter away from main arm (toward RV),
and mark hole locations for top mounting brack-
et. See (FIG. 7), (FIG. 8), (FIG. 9), & (FIG. 15).
FIG. 15
Top Mounting
Bracket
#14-10 X 2 1/2”
Hex Head Screw
Main
Rafter
Main
Arm
4. FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD. Verify there are no obstacles inside
RV’s roof and/or walls (wires, pipes, etc.). Shut
OFF gas supply, disconnect 120 Vac power from
RV, and disconnect positive (+) 12 Vdc terminal
from supply battery BEFORE drilling or cutting
into RV. Failure to obey these warnings could
result in death or serious injury.
Drill 3/16″ diameter holes through marked
mounting hole locations and into solid structure
of RV.
5. ALWAYSuse sealant on (clean)
parts and surfaces where fasteners enter RV’s
roof and/or walls. Otherwise, water leakage
could occur.
Apply sealant to #14-10 X 2 1/2″ hex head screw
threads. Then place and tighten screws through
Lift Handle
Patio Foot
INSTALL AWNING
3. While one person guides awning fabric into aw-
ning rail, carefully move (carry) awning assem-
bly to predetermined location. See (FIG. 12).
tion” on page (6).
A stepladder may be necessary to reach
awning rail.
At least two other people are required to
hold and control awning hardware until:
● both top mounting brackets are cor-
rectly installed;
● both bottom mounting brackets are
correctly installed;
● both patio feet are securely latched
into bottom mounting brackets.
B. Install Top Mounting Brackets
awning assembly.
tion” on page (6).
a. Pull lift handle out and CAREFULLY extend
adjustable arm until patio foot contacts floor /
ground. See (FIG. 13).
b. With FRTA at same height (approximately)
as awning rail, release lift handle to lock in
position. See (FIG. 8) & (FIG. 13).
c. Repeat steps (a) through (b) for opposite
side.
FIG. 13
Main Arm
Adjustable
Arm
2. Push in one side tab of arm safety lock, then the
other to disengage main rafter from main arm.
See (FIG. 14).
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Top Pivot
Top Mounting
Bracket
Main Rafter
Bottom Mounting
Bracket
INSTALL AWNING
top mounting bracket and into solid structure of
RV. See (FIG. 7), (FIG. 8), (FIG. 9), & (FIG. 15).
6. Repeat steps (2) through (5) for opposite side.
7. Lift and place top casting onto top mounting
bracket’s top pivot. Then push (squeeze) main
rafter into main arm until arm safety lock snaps
securely in place. See (FIG. 14) & (FIG. 16).
FIG. 16
Main
Arm
8. Repeat step (7) for opposite side.
C. Install Bottom Mounting Brackets
(FIG. 17).
FIG. 17
Adjustable
Arm
Patio Foot
2. Make sure top casting is still resting on top
mounting bracket’s top pivot. See (FIG. 16).
3. IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD.
Verify mounting surface on RV is flat, has solid
structural backing where fasteners penetrate
surface, and will safely and securely support
product. Otherwise, product may become un-
stable and could [detach / bend / collapse]. Fail-
ure to obey this warning could result in death or
serious injury.
9
Find a solid structure in RV wall to install bottom
mounting bracket. Then adjust arm to place bot-
tom mounting bracket in desired mounting posi-
tion. See (FIG. 13), (FIG. 17), & (FIG. 18).
a bottom spacer MUST be used.
See subsection, “A. Optional Compo-
nents” on page (3) to order bottom
spacer kits.
a. While one person holds and controls main
arm, pull lift handle out.
b. Slide adjustable arm up or down until bottom
mounting bracket is in desired mounting po-
sition.
c. Release lift handle to lock in position.
Bottom Mounting Bracket
FIG. 18
Bottom Spacer
RV Molding
Adjustable
Arm
Main Arm
4. Square arm assembly to RV and FRTA. See
(FIG. 19).
FIG. 19
Floor Line
Square
To RV
And
FRTA
FRTA
Arm Assembly

Lock Nut
Patio Foot
FIG. 20
Shoulder
(Stop) Bolt
Main Arm
Adjustable
Arm
Bottom Mounting
Bracket
3. Pull lift handle out and slide main arm down until
it rests on stop bolt. Then release lift handle to
lock in position. See (FIG. 13) & (FIG. 20).
4. Repeat steps (1) through (3) for opposite side.
E. Release Preset Tension
IMPACT OR PINCH HAZARD.
With awning safety lock in roll down position, re-
move nail from right end of torsion rod (RH end
cap). See (FIG. 21).
may need to twist the fabric roller tube (as
if unrolling awning) by pulling the bottom
of tube toward you while pulling on nail.
a. Hold strap securely.
b. Rotate awning safety lock to roll up position,
allowing awning to roll up against RV sur-
face.
Do NOT remove nail from torsion rod (at end
cap) until BOTH arm caps are secured to cor-
responding main arms, and awning safety lock
lever is in roll down position. Otherwise, rapid
casting spin off will occur. Spring tension will at-
tempt to close the awning quickly and unexpect-
edly. Failure to obey this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
INSTALL AWNING
5. While holding bottom mounting bracket against
RV wall, mark hole locations. See (FIG. 17) &
(FIG. 19).
6. FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD. Verify there are no obstacles inside
RV’s roof and/or walls (wires, pipes, etc.). Shut
OFF gas supply, disconnect 120 Vac power from
RV, and disconnect positive (+) 12 Vdc terminal
from supply battery BEFORE drilling or cutting
into RV. Failure to obey these warnings could
result in death or serious injury.
Drill 3/16″ diameter holes through marked
mounting hole locations and into solid structure
of RV.
7. ALWAYSuse sealant on (clean)
parts and surfaces where fasteners enter RV’s
roof and/or walls. Otherwise, water leakage
could occur.
Apply sealant to #14-10 X 1 3/4” hex head screw
threads. Then place and tighten screws through
bottom mounting bracket and into solid structure
of RV.
8. Repeat steps (1) through (7) for opposite side.
D. Install Stop Bolts
installed.
● Patio foot MUST be latched into bottom
mounting bracket.
● Lift handle MUST be locked in position.
tion. See (FIG. 13).
2. Place shoulder (stop) bolt through highest, fully
exposed hole in adjustable arm (nearest bottom
edge of main arm). Then secure with lock nut.
See (FIG. 20).
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b. Cycle awning again to check alignment.
3. Ensure arm assemblies are still positioned cor-
rectly (directly in front of top brackets), then mark
location of awning fabric edges on awning rail.
4. Pull one edge of awning fabric approximately
1/4″ beyond marked position. Then secure with
#6 X 7/16″ TEK screw through awning rail (ap-
proximately 2″ from fabric edge). See (FIG. 22).
INSTALL AWNING
FIG. 21
Nail
Awning
Safety
Lock
RH End Cap
F. Secure Awning Fabric To Awning Rail
open awning and any permanent object. Failure
to obey this caution could result in injury.
Open and close awning four or five times to al-
low for natural self adjustment of awning fabric.
See Operating Instructions.
2. Verify alignment of awning fabric, and awning
hardware.
a. If there is misalignment, make adjustments
accordingly.
VERIFY INSTALLATION
A. Test Operation C. Keep Literature
Operate awning according to Operating Instruc-
tions to verify all parts are functioning correctly.
B. Secure Awning For Travel
Fully close awning. See “Close Awning” in Oper-
Instructions contain valuable information for prod-
uct use and consumer safety.
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ating Instructions.
FIG. 22
2″
Awning Rail
Fabric Edge
#6 X 7/16″
TEK Screw
5. Pull to stretch opposite edge of awning fabric
approximately 3/4″. Then secure with #6 X 7/16″
TEK screw through awning rail (approximately
2″ from fabric edge).
2. Verify awning is secure for travel. See “Prepare
Awning For Travel” in Operating Instructions.