Dometic A&E 8500 Series User manual

A&E AWNINGS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500 Awning
Australia’s
Favorite Awning
For great looks and long life, more
RVers choose the A&E Imperial
8500 than any other brand or
model. Its heavy-duty premium
vinyl canopy has the rich vibrant
Horizon stripe color pattern on top
and bottom with color-matched
weathershield.
The dependable, easy-operating
A&E Universal Hardware is
available in straight or curved
models to fit virtually any vehicle.
• Large torsion assembly for
dependability, long life and
smooth, effortless operation
• Patented anti-slack rafter pivot
keeps fabric tinder tension when
moving arms between pivot and
carport positions
• A&E's heaviest polyester
reinforced vinyl fabric side hems
for added durability
• Exclusive Permaloop pull strap
makes it easier to open awning
A&E 8500 Colours
BURGUNDY ROSE
CODE DZ
ALPINE GREEN/PERIWINKLE
CODE DY
FAWN/CINNAMON
CODE EA
GULF BLUE
CODE DX
• Lengths 8ft to 25ft in
one foot increments
• Full approx. 8ft extension
• 12 Months Warranty Australia wide.
• Easiest-to-use ergonomic lock knobs
• A&E Universal hardware
The color in this chart should be used
as a guide only. For exact fabric color,
see A&E's fabric sample kit.

1
838000D, 838100D, 839000D, 840000,
8410000, 8471000,
8472000, 8474000,
8475000, 8480000,
8481000, 8481003,
8490000,
8491000,
Series
Universal Hardware
USA
The Dometic Corp. for use with
8500, 9000
. Fabric Roller Tube Assembly
Dometic PTY
Clayton Vic
This manual must be read and un-
derstood before installation, adjust-
ment, service, or maintenanceis per-
formed. This unit must be installed
Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de
procéder à l'installation, à des réglages,
de l'entretien ou des réparations.
L'installation de cet appareil doitêtre
by a qualified service technician. effectuée par un réparateur qualifié.
Modification of this product can be
extremely hazardous and could re- Toute modification de cet appareil peut
être extrêmement dangereuse et
sult in personal injury
damage. or property entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.
REVISION
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
838000D, 838100D, 839000D,
840000, 8410000, 8471000,
8472000, 8474000, 8475000,
8480000, 8481000, 8481003,
8490000, 8491000,
SERIES
UNIVERSAL HARDWARE
Form No. 3103837.070 6/02
(Replaces 3103837.062)
(French 3108060.017)
©2002 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761
RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Date Purchased
Place of Purchase
INDEX

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thismanualhassafetyinformationandinstructions
to helpusers eliminateor reduce the risk of acci-
dents andinjuries.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
Thisisthesafety-alertsymbol.Whenyouseethis
symbolinthismanual,bealerttothepotentialfor
personalinjury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe op-
erating instructions.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
Asignalword,WARNING ORCAUTION isused
withthesafety-alertsymbol.Theygivethelevelof
riskforpotentialinjury.
WARNING: means if the safety information is
not followed someone could be injured or killed
and/ordamagetoequipmentcouldoccur.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is
not followed someone might be injured and/or
damage to equipment might occur.
Readandfollowallsafetyinformationandinstruc-
tions.
Dometic

FIG. 4B TOP
SLAT
(9000
Awnings)
AFTER
INSTALLATION
COVEREDBYPATENT4,524,791;5,351,736;5,566,918;
5,383,346; D353,473, others pending
Application
TheA&Eawningwith"UniversalHardware"isdesignedand
intended for use on motorhomes, mini-motorhomes, 5th
wheels and travel trailers with straight or curved sides. For
curved sides, please see the separate Hardware List in the
DealerServiceManualfortheappropriatemodel.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand ALL of the follow-
ing steps before beginning installation.
TheDometicCorporationreservestherighttomodifyappear-
ances and specifications without notice.
InstallationofA&EAwningswillbrieflyrequirethreepeople.
Use the following procedure to assure a properly installed,
andproperlyfunctioningawning.
1. Wherethe awning is mounted above the entry door, the
door roller must be installed on the outside of the door
intheextremeupper cornerabove thedoor handle.
(FIG.1A)
A door screen edge guard must be installed on the
outside of the screen door in the extreme upper corner
oppositethedoor hinges.(FIG. 1B)
When the entry or screen door is opened while the
awning fabric is extended low, the door roller or edge-
guard (instead of the sharp door corner) contacts the
undersideofthefabric.
2. Carefully lay the fabric roller tube assembly on "V"
troughsorotherwellprotectedsurfacetopreventfabric
damage. Secure arm assemblies totherespective top
castings using 1/4–20 x 1/2" hex. hd. machine screws
and 1/4" lock washers. (FIG. 2)
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE the cotter pins at this
time and DO NOT attempt to rotate the Safe-T-LockTM
Lever until installation is complete. (Lever is pre-set
in the roll-up position.) (FIG. 2)
FIG. 4A
AWNING
RAIL FABRIC ROLLER
TUBEASSEMBLY
ARM
ASSEMBLY
3. Prepare the awning rail to accept the awning roller
cover. Select the end from which the awning shall be
fed,thenwidenthatendoftherailwithaflatscrewdriver
andfileoff anysharpedges. (FIG.3)
4. Withonepersongraspingeachsupportarm,carefully
lift the entire assembly upright. Keep the two arm
assemblies Parallel to each other to avoid damage
due to twisting Carry the awning to the prepared
awning rail end. (FIG. 4A & B)
Feedtherollercoverintotheawningrailwhilestanding
onastepladder,(thirdperson)whiletwocarrytheawning
assembly to the desiredposition.
5. Install TopBrackets
Afterthecompleteawningassemblyhasbeenthreaded
into the awning rail, check to be sure that its position
allows for solid mounting of the top and bottom
brackets and thatsupport arms are indesired location
(not restricting use of doors, access doors, egress
windows, etc.). (FIG.5A)
Dometic
A&E 8500, 9000
AWNING ORCOVER
1/4–20 X 1/2"
HEX HD.
MACH. SCREW
LOCK
WASHER
ARM
DONOT
REMOVE
C O T T E R
PIN AT
THISTIME
TOP
CASTING
FIG. 2
DONOTROTATE
SAFE-T-LOCK TM
LEVER
FIG. 1B SCREEN
DOOR
DOOREDGE
ENTRY
DOOR
Wheel Above
Door 1/4" –3/8"
Position Wheel
Directly over edge
of Door
FIG. 1A
FIG. 5A
AWNING
FABRIC RAIL
BEFORE
FIG. 3

BRACKET
#14 X 2 INCH
APPLY SEALANT
TO SCREW
HEADS
BOTTOM MOUNTING
BOTTOM
BRACKET
#14 x 2"
HEX. HD. SCREWS
APPLYSEALANTTO
SCREW
THREADS
FIG. 6C
Placetoppivotinpositionoverawningrailfrombelow
as shown in FIG. 5B. Align pivot directly behind and
centered with the main support arm. (Rotate the Class-
A pivot onto the rail bylifting up and out on the rafter.)
Pullthemainsupportarmawayfromthetopbracketand
rafter.Mark the top bracketpositionand predrill the two
holes (use a 3/16" drill bit in steel.) Install top bracket
over the awning rail. Apply sealant tothe threads of the
two #14x2-1/2" hex. hd.screws and wherethe screws
enter the coach with clear silicone. Secure the top
bracket. Placemainsupport arm on the top pivot.(FIG.
5B).
Lift the arm handle (releasing lock button) and CARE-
FULLYextendtheinnerarmtothegroundtosupportthe
awning.(FIG.6B).
Repeat for the other side.
6. InstallBottomBrackets
Snapthepatiofooton thebottomoftheinnerarmintothe
bottom bracket. (FIGS. 6A & 6B). Insure the arm top
casting is resting on the top pivot. Lift the main arm
handleandslidetheinnerarmuptothedesiredmounting
position.Selectthebestsupportingstructure,i.e.mount
directly into the floorline, molding, etc.
Releasethehandleandslidetheinnerarmdownuntilthe
handle lock button snaps into a hole. Close the travel
latch.
Mark position of bottom bracketholesinto the floorline.
Pre-drill two 3/16" dia. holes through the marked loca
tions. (Drill 7/32" dia. intosteel).
Disconnect bottom bracket frompatiofoot andsecure it
tothe coach usingtwo #14 x 2" hex head screws. Apply
sealant to the threads of the two #14x2-1/2" hex. hd.
screwsand wherethescrewsenterthecoachwithclear
silicone. (FIG. 6C). Snap the foot back into the bracket.
Repeat for other side.
NOTE:Ifinstallingoveramolding,A&EStandoffKit
3104781 must be used (See Fig. 6D).
STANDOFF
MOLDING
FIG. 6D
FIG. 6B
RELEASELEVER
BOTTOM
BRACKET
PATIOFOOT
FIG. 6A
Afterthetopbrackethasbeenmounted, donotpullthe
bottom of the arm assembly away from the side of the
vehicle, with the Safe-T-LockTM in the roll-up position.
Damagetothetorsionlockcanoccur,whichmaycause
the torsion tomalfunction.
TOP
PIVOT
RAFTER
AWNING RAIL
Universal Hardware
Mounting
TOPBRACKET
#14 x 2 1/2"
Hex Hd. Screw
FIG. 5B

INNER
#10 x 5/8"
PHILLIPS HD.
3/16" DIA. HOLE
CLOSEST TO
ALUMINUM
STOP WASHER
#10 LOCK NUT
MAIN ARM
FIG. 7
7. Install StopPlugs. 9. Secure Awning to Awning Rail
Openandcloseawningafewtimestoallowfornaturalself
adjustmentofawning.
Secure by installing a #6 x 1/2" Tek screw into the rail.
(FIG. 9A & 9B) Repeat at other end.
Usingthelifthandle,RAISETHEMAINARMUPBYONE
HOLEONLY.
Install an aluminum stop washer on the inner arm face,
through the hole closest to the bottom of the main arm
with a #10 x 5/8" phillips screw and a #10 lock nut (FIG.
7).
THEMAINSUPPORTARMSHOULDNOWCLEAR
THE TOP PIVOT WHENTHE AWNING CLOSES.
Repeat for other side.
8. Release Pre-Set Tension.
Move the Safe-T-LockTM lever to the roll down position.
Removecotterpinthatisholdingfactorypre-settorsion.
Thecotterpinisfoundintherollertubeendcap(FIG.8).
For easier removal, twist the roller tube as if unrolling
awningwhilepullingoncotter pin.
10.OperateawningaccordingtotheOperatingInstructions
to check that all parts function properly.
11.Secure Awning for Travel.
For added security and rattle-free travel, tighten rafter
knobs,securetravellatchesandinsuretorsionlockisin
the roll up position. (FIGS. 8, 10A & 10B).
Discard pin and repeat for other side.
CLOSEDTRAVELLATCH
FIG. 10B
MAIN ARM
OPENTRAVEL-LATCH
MAIN ARM
FIG. 10A
When cotter pins are removed, springs are under
tension. The awning will attempt to close. Keep
body clear of hardware and roller tube.
FABRIC
TOP
BRACKET
AWNING RAIL
#6 x 1/2" TEK SCREW
2"
FIG. 9A
This step is essential for the proper
functioning of all A&E Awnings.
SAFE-T-LOCK TM
LOCK DIRECTION
LEVER END CAP
COTTER
PIN
FIG. 8
TOP
BRACKET
#6 x 1/2" TEK SCREW
FIG. 9B
AWNING RAIL

2
TO OPEN AWNING: Back to index
1 3
Loosen the black adjustment knob behind each main arm.
•Sunchaser Awnings: push travel latch tab toward center of
arm to disengage.
•8500/9000/ Awnings: Flip travel
lock latches up.
4
Using the provided pull rod,
reach up and pull the lock-
ing lever forward to release
the awning.
5
Hook the rod into the loop of the pull
strap, and pull the awning all the way
out.
Slide one rafter arm up until it snaps into
place. Pull down and out on the sliding
rafter to remove slack from the fabric,
and tighten the black adjustment knob.
Repeat for other side.
Slide the pull strap to the
right end of the roller, and
wrap it around the main arm.
7 8
Pull up on the lift handle and raise the
arm assembly to the desired height.
Swing handle in and allow the lock
button to snap into one of the holes.
Repeat for other side.
Lower arm to shortest position. Press the
release lever at the bottom end of main arm,
pull the arm assembly outward to a verti-
cal position and adjust height. Repeat for
other side. Drive stakes through holes of
each patio foot into the ground. Stake kits
are available from your awning retailer.
During rain, lower the end furthest from the door
to allow water to flow off.
Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is
anticipated, or you will leave the awning unat-
tended, it is best to close the awning. Damage as
a result of weather is not covered by warranty.
6

1
Pull stakes from the ground, lower arm to the shortest position,
swing arm toward the vehicle, and snap the patio foot into the
bracket. Repeat for other side and proceed to next step.
2
Raise the lift handle to
release the lock button.
Lower main arm to the
stop plug. Swing the
handle in to engage the
lock button in a hole.
Repeat for other side.
3
A: Loosen black adjustment knob. B: Lift slider catch. C: Slide
the rafter arm down to the bottom of the main arm. Leave black
adjustment knob loose. Repeat for other side.
TO CLOSE AWNING:

TO CLOSE AWNING (Continued):
A&E ACCESSORIES FOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:
•A&E Slide Topper™ protects your slideout unit.
•A&E Patty O’Mat™ under your awning looks great and keeps
dirt from being tracked into your RV.
•A&E Window Awnings keep your RV cooler and protect your
furnishings from sun damage.
Ask your RV dealer to show you these quality accessories and more
from A&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 rolling it up again. This will help prevent mildew and
rotting.
•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
below for fabric care.
•Always make sure the awning is extended high enough before opening the entry
door.
•Apply silicone spray lubricant as needed to keep the awning’s moving parts
operating smoothly. For ease of operation on hardware, rub candle wax on all
sliding surfaces.
A&E 8500 and SUNCHASER:
•Abrasion, weather and long hours in the sun are vinyl’s worst enemies. To avoid
these problems, you will need to keep your awning clean. Use a mixture of 1/4
cup dish soap, 1/4 cup bleach and five gallons of fresh water. Soap the open
awning with this mixture, then roll it up and let stand for five minutes. Rolling
up of the awning will apply the mixture to the underside of the fabric. Unroll the
awning and hose off the top and bottom with clean water. Repeat if necessary
and allow to completely dry.
A&E 9000 :
•In addition to its beauty and soft translucence, woven acrylic fabric offers the
advantages of strength and breathability. 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.
•Avoid touching the underside of the 9000 canopy when it is wet. To do so will
break the surface tension of the water and encourage seepage through the fabric.
•Because woven acrylic is of a much lighter weight than vinyl, shifting may occur
if the awning and pull strap are not centrally aligned with the fabric roller tube
while the awning is being rolled up. If necessary, roll the awning out and adjust
the alignment.
WHEN TO GET MORE HELP:
•If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by reviewing this user’s guide,
contact a qualified Dometic service technician.
Note: A slight “travel line” may appear where the door roller con-
tacts the awning fabric. This is considered normal and does not affect
the integrity of the awning.
REVISION
Form No. 3108608.013 5/01
(Replaces 3108608.005)
(French 3109197.016)
Tighten black adjustment knob.
•Sunchaser Awnings: Squeeze rafter into arms to engage latch.
•8500 & 9000: Flip travel lock latch down.
Repeat other side. Your awning is now ready for travel.
6
Slide the pull strap to the cen-
ter, and using it to control
speed, allow the awning to
return to the vehicle side.
Note: Allow the strap to wind
diagonally to prevent a bulge
in the fabric.
Grasp the pull strap, pull to-
ward you, and flip the lock-
ing lever up to the ROLL UP
position.
Do not release the awning
pull strap now. It is under ten-
sion and could snap back
against the vehicle side.
5
4

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Awning

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Awning
SATIN HARDWARE
ITEM
No.
1
DESCRIPTION
TALL
8482003.001
SHORT
8483003.002
Arm, main (A1-A6) (2 req.)
3104502.293S
3104502.301S
A1 Handle. lift (G1-G2)
830644
830644
A2 Pop Rivet (4 req.)
308171.020
308171.020
A5 Safety lock
830587.001
830587.001
A6 Catch, slider (pair)
830472.002
830472.002
2
Rafter, main (B1 -B3) (2 req.)
830295.536S
830295.537S
B1 Bracket asm.
830333
830333
B2 Bumper, rubber
141031
141031
B3 Rivet. semi-tube
143002.053
143002.053
3
Rafter, secondary (C1-C2) (2 req.)
830463.511S
830463.512S
C*. SIider asm.
830463
830463
4
C2 Rivet. semi tube
Arm asm adj. (D1-D2) (2 req.)
143002.055
830466.516S
143002.055
830466.516S
D1 Foot
3108708.342
3108708.342
E1 Rivet. semi tube
143002.059
143002.059
D2 Rivet. semi tube
143002.058
143002.058
5
Nut special (2 req.)
3104652.007
3104652.007
6
Knob (2 req.)
3105421.014
3105421.014
7
EZ pull rod
830152.102
830152.102
9
Stake. tent (4 req.)
3104257.005
3104257.005
10
Kit hardware STD
3104125.020
3104125.020
Kit hardware screw, includes
3104852.003
3104852.003
Washer (2 req.)
Screw (2 req.)
Screw (2 req.)
Screw (2 req.)
Nut lock (2 req.)
Washer, stop (2 req.)
Screw (4 req.)
Screw (4 req.)

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Awning

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Awning
WHITE HARDWARE
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
TALL
SHORT
No.
8483003.401B
8483003.402B
1
Arm, main (A1-A6)(2 req.)
3104502.293B
3104502.301B
A1 Handle, lift (G1-G2)
830644
830644
A2 Pop Rivet (4 req.)
308171.020
308171.020
A5 Safety lock
830587.001
830587.001
A6 Catch, slider
830472.002
830472.0O2
2
Rafter, main (B1-B3) (2 req.)
830295.536B
830295.537B
B1 Bracket asm.
830333
830333
B2 Bumper, rubber
141031
141031
B3 Rivet. semi-tube
143002.053
143002.053
3
Rafter, secondary (Cl -C2) (2 red.)
830463.511B
830463.512B
C1 Slider asm.
830463
830463
C2 Rivet, semi tube
143002.055
143002.055
4
Arm asm., adj. (D1-D2) (2 req.)
830466.516B
830466.516B
D1 Fact
3108708.342
3108708.342
E1 Rivet, semi tube
143002.059
143002.059
D2 Rivet. semi tube
143002.058
143002.058
5
Nut. special (2 req.)
3104652.007
3104652.007
6
Knob (2 req.)
3105421.014
3105421.014
7
EZ pull rod
830152.102
830152.102
9
Stake, tent (4 req.)
3104257.005
3104257.005
10
Kit hardware STD
3104125.020
3104125.020
Kit hardware. screw, includes 3104852.003 3104852.003
Washer (2 req.)
Screw (2 req.)
Nut lock (2 req.)
Washer, stop (2 req.)
Screw (4 req.)
Screw (4 req.)

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Torsion Assemblies
Part No.: 3108399.035 TORSION ASSEMBLY –RIGHT-HAND
Part No.: 3108399.019 TORSION ASSEMBLY –LEFT-HAND

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Torsion Assemblies
ITEM
PART
DESCRIPTION
No.
No.
A4
730013.001
Spring, torsion
A5
730297.001
Rod, torsion
A6
3104384.031
Pin, drive 1/8 (2 req.)
A7
830567.005
Top casting, painted w/Warning Label
A8
3104384.023
Pin, drive 5/32
B1
830496.012
End cap asm., painted
B2
730013.002
Spring, torsion
B4
3104384.031
Pin, drive lock 1/8"
B5
830567.005
Top casting, painted w / Warning Label
B6
3104384.023
Pin, drive lock 5/32

A&E AWNINGS - SPARE PARTS
Model: Dometic A&E 8500/9000 Awning
ITEM PART DESCRIPTION
No. No.
1 3108399.001 Torsion Asm, RH
2 3108399.019 Torsion Asm, LH
3 940001 Pull Strap
6
3108340.008
Roller tube
8'
3108340.009
Roller tube
9’
3108340.010
Roller tube
10’
3108340.011
Roller tube
11'
3108340.012
Roller tube
12'
3108340.013
Roller tube
13'
3108340.014
Roller tube
14'
7.
Fabric Assembly
3108340.015
Roller tube
15'
R3108049(Colour Code).508
8'
3108340.016
Roller tube
16'
R3108049(Colour Code).509
9'
3108340.017
Roller tube
17'
R3108049(Colour Code).510
10'
3108340.018
Roller tube
18'
R3108049(Colour Code).511
11'
3108340.019
Roller tube
19’
R3108049(Colour Code).512
12'
3108340.020
Roller tube
20'
R3108049(Colour Code).513
13'
3108340.021
Roller tube
21'
R3108049(Colour Code).514
14'
3108340.022
Roller tube
22'
R3108049(Colour Code).515
15'
3108340.023
Roller tube
23'
R3108049(Colour Code).516
16'
3108340.024
Roller tube
24'
R3108049(Colour Code).517
17'
3108340.025
Roller tube
25'
R3108049(ColourCode).518
R3108049(ColourCode).519
18'
19'
R3108049(Colour Code).520
20'
R3108049(Colour Code).521
21'
R3108049(Colour Code).522
22'
R3108049(Colour Code).523
23'
R3108049(Colour Code).524
24'
R3108049(Colour Code).525
25'
Colour Code: SEE INDEX FOR CORRECT COLOUR CODES

FIG. 11
8300 8500 9000 REPLACEMENT OF TORSION ASSEMBLY
1. Insertthelegoftheidleroppositethetorsionspringscrew
andwasherovertheseamedgrooveoftherollertube.See
FIG.10.
NOTE: The idler leg opposite the torsion spring screw
has a triangle shape.
2. Installationofanewrollertubemayrequireanotchcutin
thesideofthegrooveawayfromlockleverforeachpoly
rope. See FIG.11.
NOTE:Inserttorsionidlerintorollertubebeforethepolyrope
is stretched. See Section E. Step 1.
3. Use pliers to stretch the poly rope 1/4" –1/2" and tuck it
into the notch and place off to the side. See FIG. 13A-
13G. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on oppositeend.
4. Slide torsion assembly into roller tube. Identify the end
cap"A","B"or"C"(refertoFIG.12).PositiontheSafety-
T-Lock™ LeverasshowninFIGS.13A–13F.
Theleft-handendcapisalwayspositionedwiththeopen
notchovertheopengroove.SeeFIG.13G.
5. Mark the location of rivet holes in the end cap on roller
tube.Drill3/16"hole.Removeanydrillburrsfrominside
rollertube.
6. Attach end cap to roller tube with two 3/16" x 3/8" pop
rivets.Repeatonoppositeend.
5
FIG. 10
CAP C
CAP B
WIND TO
ADD TORSION
ROLL
DN
ROLL
UP
CAP A
WIND TO
ADD TORSION
FIG. 12

T
FIG. 13A
RIGHT-HAND
END CAP “A”
Fabric without
hemmed edge
Cut Poly Rope flush
with end of tube
See Fig. 11
Open Trim Poly Rope
Groove leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind the
Place open notch Valance open groove
in alignment with
open groove
RIGHT-HAND
END CAP “A’
Fabric edge
folded and
Place open notch in alignment hemmed
with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush
FIG.13B with end of tube
See Fig. 11
Open Trim Poly Rope
Groove leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind the
Valance open groove
6
Trim Poly Rope
leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind the
open groove
Open
Groove
Valance
See Fig. 11
FIG. 13C
Cut Poly Rope flush
with end of tube
Place open notch in alignment
with fabric groove
Fabric edge
folded and
hemmed
RIGHT-HAND
END CAP “B”

RIGHT-HAND
END CAP “B”
Fabric without
hemmed edge
Cut Poly Rope flush
with end of tube
See Fig. 11
FIG. 13D
Open Trim Poly Rope
Groove leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind the
Place open notch Valance open groove
in alignment with
valance groove
RIGHT-HAND
END CAP “C”
Place open notch in alignment
with fabric groove
Cut Poly Rope flush
with end of tube
Open
Groove
Valance
Fabric without
hemmed edge
FIG. 13E
See Fig. 11
Trim Poly Rope
leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind the
open groove
RIGHT-HAND
END CAP “C”
Place open notch
in alignment with
Open groove
Cut Poly Rope flush
with end of tube
Open
Groove
Valance
Fabric edge
folded and
hemmed
FIG. 13F
See Fig. 11
Trim Poly Rope
leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind the
open groove
7

AWNINGLENGTH
ROLLEDUP
TURNS *
EXTENDED
TURNS*
FIG. 14
F. WINDING TORSIONS
1. Insert torsion winding tool into torsion rod. See FIG. 7.
2. Always have the speed wrench handle atthe 6 O-clock
positions and turn towards the side of the coach. Left
handendcapisturnedclock-wiseandrighthandendcap
is turned counter-clock-wise to add tension.
NOTE: Right hand torsion must have Safe-T-Lock™
lever in the roll-down position.
8'
5
11
9'
5
11
10' 5 11
11' 5 11
12' 5 11
13' 6 12
14' 6 12
15'
7
13
16'
7
13
17'
9
15
18'
9
15
19'
10
16
20'
10
16
21' AND ABOVE
10
16
* Add 6 additional turns to torsion spring when
awning is fully extended.
3. Aftertorsionspringis woundtoproper number ofturns,
insert a steelpin intheend captoprevent rapidspin-off
when reinstalling on coach. See FIG. 3, Page 2.
4. ReinstallawningpertheOperatingandInstallationManual.
If the awning is not removed from the coach, reverse
disassemblyprocedure.
8
Valance
Open Groove
Trim Poly Rope
leaving sufficient
length to tuck in
place behind groove
The Left-Hand
End Cap is always
placed with open
notch in alignment
with open groove
See
Fig. 11
Fabric
FIG. 13G
LEFT-HAND END CAP