Dometic A&E Horizon Manual

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FormNo.3105336.014 10/93
(French3108271.002)
©1993 The Dometic Corp.
LaGrange, IN 46761 U.S.A.
INSTALLATION &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A&E
Horizon
Awning
SERVICE OFFICE
THE DOMETIC CORP.
509 S. Poplar Street
LaGrange, IN 46761

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APPLICATIONTION
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The Horizon Case Awning is designed for use on vehicles
that can not accept a full sized awning. It is especially well
suited for vehicles with an overcab extension where there
is not sufficient surface for a bottom mounting bracket.
IMPORTANT !IMPORTANT !
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NING INSTALLATION.NING INSTALLATION.
NING INSTALLATION.NING INSTALLATION.
NING INSTALLATION.
The Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify
appearances and specifications without notice.
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This awning must be installed by a qualifiedThis awning must be installed by a qualified
This awning must be installed by a qualifiedThis awning must be installed by a qualified
This awning must be installed by a qualified
person.person.
person.person.
person.
POSITION OF THE AWNINGPOSITION OF THE AWNING
POSITION OF THE AWNINGPOSITION OF THE AWNING
POSITION OF THE AWNING
1. Before beginning installation of the case, be sure the
doorwillopenwhentheawningiscompletelyextended.
Allow for a natural downward slant of the awning.
2. Check for a solid backing or under-structure where
screws and adapters are to be used.
3. Forinstallationswithmountingbrackets,besurethatall
mounting brackets are secured in a very solid manner.
4. Before drilling, be sure that there are no obstacles
inside the wall (cables, wires, gas pipes, etc.).
5. Having evaluated the construction of the vehicle, pick
the mounting style which best fits the application.
(FIGS. 1 & 2).
6. Minimum clearancefrom bottomof caseto dooris 3.00
inches.
FIG. 1FIG. 1
FIG. 1FIG. 1
FIG. 1
INSTALLATION USING STANDARDINSTALLATION USING STANDARD
INSTALLATION USING STANDARDINSTALLATION USING STANDARD
INSTALLATION USING STANDARD
BRACKETSBRACKETS
BRACKETSBRACKETS
BRACKETS
1. Determine locations of mounting brackets on side of
vehicle. The center mounting bracket should be of
equal distance between front and rear brackets.
(FIG. 3, Page 3)
2. Mark the top bracket position and pre-drill holes using
a3/16"drillbit(use7/32"drillbitifdrillingthroughsteel).
Install top brackets with #14 x 1-1/2" screws provided.
3. If mounting area sub-structure is not solid, we recom-
mend using nuts and bolts and backing plate inside the
vehicle. (FIG. 4, Page 3)
4. Set the awning on mounting brackets. Using hole in
bottom mounting leg of mounting bracket, drill a 3/16"
dia. hole into bottom of awning case. Install a pan head
machine screw and nut as shown in FIG. 5, Page 3.
Repeat for other brackets.
WITH MOUNTING BRACKETSWITH MOUNTING BRACKETS
WITH MOUNTING BRACKETSWITH MOUNTING BRACKETS
WITH MOUNTING BRACKETS
AFTERAFTER
AFTERAFTER
AFTER
FLARINGFLARING
FLARINGFLARING
FLARING
FIG. 2FIG. 2
FIG. 2FIG. 2
FIG. 2
WITH OPTIONAL AWNING RAILWITH OPTIONAL AWNING RAIL
WITH OPTIONAL AWNING RAILWITH OPTIONAL AWNING RAIL
WITH OPTIONAL AWNING RAIL
(NOT PROVIDED)(NOT PROVIDED)
(NOT PROVIDED)(NOT PROVIDED)
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OPTIONAL AWNING RAIL INSTALLATIONOPTIONAL AWNING RAIL INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL AWNING RAIL INSTALLATIONOPTIONAL AWNING RAIL INSTALLATION
OPTIONAL AWNING RAIL INSTALLATION
(See FIG. 2)(See FIG. 2)
(See FIG. 2)(See FIG. 2)
(See FIG. 2)
1. Because the cantilevered force is concentrated on the
upper-side of the case, be sure that the awning rail is
several inches longer than the awning case at both
ends.
2. To aid in installation, flare end of awning rail BEFORE
attempting to slide awning into rail (FIG. 2, Page 2).
NOTE: On shorter awning with straight awning rail,
awning can be tipped into rail (FIG. 6)
3. Whenusingtheawningrail,itisnecessarytofastenthe
awning securely to the sidewall of the vehicle. Using a
1/4" drill bit, drill a hole at the center of the awning (see
FIG. 6). DO NOT drill into the sidewall yetDO NOT drill into the sidewall yet
DO NOT drill into the sidewall yetDO NOT drill into the sidewall yet
DO NOT drill into the sidewall yet.
4. Within 1 to 2 feet of the end of the awning, drill another
hole using a 1/4" drill bit. Repeat for the other end.
FIG. 4FIG. 4
FIG. 4FIG. 4
FIG. 4
SILICONE
SILICONE
FIG. 5FIG. 5
FIG. 5FIG. 5
FIG. 5
FIG. 6FIG. 6
FIG. 6FIG. 6
FIG. 6
5. Using a 3/16" drill bit (7/32" bit if drilling into steel) and
using the 1/4" holes drilled in Steps 2 and 3 above as
guides, drill into the sidewall of vehicle. Install #14x1-
1/2" screws and tighten.

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INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM MOUNTINGINSTALLATION OF BOTTOM MOUNTING
INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM MOUNTINGINSTALLATION OF BOTTOM MOUNTING
INSTALLATION OF BOTTOM MOUNTING
BRACKETSBRACKETS
BRACKETSBRACKETS
BRACKETS
IMPORTANT: Always mount into solid under-structure.IMPORTANT: Always mount into solid under-structure.
IMPORTANT: Always mount into solid under-structure.IMPORTANT: Always mount into solid under-structure.
IMPORTANT: Always mount into solid under-structure.
1. Location of bottom mounting brackets must be set so
that upright legs are vertical when retracted from case.
(FIG. 7) To determine the location of bottom mounting
bracket, fully extend awning. Remove arms from lead
rail and place against side of vehicle. Loosen black
adjustment knob and extend arm until lead rail is at
desired height. Mark location on side of vehicle to
maintain this height (FIG. 8)
2. Using the holes in the brackets as a guide, mark and
drill using a 5/32" drill bit. Secure each bracket to
vehicle using pan head sheet metal screws provided.
If mounting area sub-structure is not solid, use backup
plate inside the vehicle. (FIG. 8)
FIG. 7FIG. 7
FIG. 7FIG. 7
FIG. 7
90 90
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FIG. 8FIG. 8
FIG. 8FIG. 8
FIG. 8
OTHER INSTALLATION NOTESOTHER INSTALLATION NOTES
OTHER INSTALLATION NOTESOTHER INSTALLATION NOTES
OTHER INSTALLATION NOTES
1. To prevent water leakage, always use silicone sealant
where each fastener enters the sidewall or roof of the
vehicle.
2. To prevent damage to the fabric during drilling, unroll
thefabriccompletelyandadjustthelegstotheirhighest
position while keeping the fabric horizontal.
3. DONOTover-tightenfasteners.Thiswillcausethemto
"strip out" and severely weaken their holding ability.
OPTIONAL
SILICONE
DESIREDHEIGHTDESIREDHEIGHT
DESIREDHEIGHTDESIREDHEIGHT
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Toassistintheawningsetup,locatethelegstotheground
after approximately 3-feet of the canopy is extended. This
reduces any strain on the walls/brackets of the vehicle.
(FIG. 9)
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TO OPENO OPEN
O OPENO OPEN
O OPEN
1. Place thehookofthe crankintothe eyeofthegear and
completely unroll the awning.
The awning will be fully extended when fabric starts to
sag.Afterthisoccurs,rollawningback1/4turntoreach
maximum tension.
2. Loosen the lock knobs on the support arms and slide
each arm away from the center of the lead rail. Swing
each arm downward to the ground. (FIG. 10)
3. For car port positioncar port position
car port positioncar port position
car port position,
stake the support arms
tothegroundwithstakes
provided. (FIG. 11)
FIG. 9FIG. 9
FIG. 9FIG. 9
FIG. 9
FIG.10FIG.10
FIG.10FIG.10
FIG.10
For patio position,
engage the support
armfootintothebot-
tommountingbrack-
et. (FIG. 12)
4. Roll up theawning a
little - until the fabric
is taut.
FIG. 12FIG. 12
FIG. 12FIG. 12
FIG. 12
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TO CLOSEO CLOSE
O CLOSEO CLOSE
O CLOSE
1. Loosen the black knob and slide the support arms
completely together.
2. Place the hookof thecrank into theeye ofthe gear and
roll awning up, to within 3-feet of being closed.
3. Rotate the support arms upward and place then under
the closing plate of the lead rail. Tighten the knobs.
4. Finish rolling up awning. Case is self-locking.
Fabric must roll around roller tube from bottom ofFabric must roll around roller tube from bottom of
Fabric must roll around roller tube from bottom ofFabric must roll around roller tube from bottom of
Fabric must roll around roller tube from bottom of
roller tube. Make sure the awning is correctly closedroller tube. Make sure the awning is correctly closed
roller tube. Make sure the awning is correctly closedroller tube. Make sure the awning is correctly closed
roller tube. Make sure the awning is correctly closed
by observing the red indicators at either end of theby observing the red indicators at either end of the
by observing the red indicators at either end of theby observing the red indicators at either end of the
by observing the red indicators at either end of the
awning.awning.
awning.awning.
awning.
OTHER OPERATION NOTESOTHER OPERATION NOTES
OTHER OPERATION NOTESOTHER OPERATION NOTES
OTHER OPERATION NOTES
1. To resist unexpected gusts of wind, it is always best to
set awning support arms into the pivot position. If car
port position is to be used, be sure that the awning feet
are properly staked into the ground. For further protec-
tion we recommend the ends of the awning lead rail be
tiedwithstraps(notprovided)andstakedtotheground.
2. If heavy wind conditions exist, retract awning andIf heavy wind conditions exist, retract awning and
If heavy wind conditions exist, retract awning andIf heavy wind conditions exist, retract awning and
If heavy wind conditions exist, retract awning and
place in storage position!place in storage position!
place in storage position!place in storage position!
place in storage position!
3. Light-Rain Release Setting: Lower one side of the
awning so that the water can drain off. (FIG. 13, Page
6)
4. 12 ft.– 16ft.awnings comewith acenter tension rafter.
Install as shown in FIG. 14, Page 6.
5. The storage bracket is supplied for crank assembly.
(FIG. 15, Page 6).
6. CrankassemblycanbeshortenedasshowninFIG.16.
3 ft.
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FIG. 11FIG. 11
FIG. 11FIG. 11
FIG. 11
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FIG. 14FIG. 14
FIG. 14FIG. 14
FIG. 14
FIG. 15FIG. 15
FIG. 15FIG. 15
FIG. 15
FIG. 16FIG. 16
FIG. 16FIG. 16
FIG. 16
!. Lubricate the rafter arms and support arms using
paraffin wax or silicone spray. Also lube the threads on
the knobs.
2. Periodically clean the awning fabric with A&E "Canopy
Clean", Dometic Part No. 3104669.001. Allow to dry
before rolling awning back up.
3. Mildewcannot form onthefabric, butratherwill form on
dirt or dust on the fabric. The key is to keep the fabric
clean.
4. To remove grease spots from vinyl fabrics, use only a
soap and water solution. Avoid use of caustic house-
hold cleaners, mildew removers or hard bristle brush-
es.
5. Occasionally the awning may develop a pinhole, actu-
ally a spot of paint flakes off from the top layer of vinyl.
This may be quickly remedied with a very small dab of
VLP(VinylLiquidPatch)onthetipofaQ-tip®.Bygently
rolling the Q-tip® around the pinhole, the VLP will melt
the paint (in the stripe) and that will quickly fill in the
pinhole with a perfect match. Be sure to wail until the
VLP (Part No. 143498) sets before rolling up the
awning.
6. Always makesurethe awningisextended highenough
before opening entry door.
7. Lower one end of awning for proper water run-off and
to avoid water pooling.
OWNER MAINTENANCE ITEMSOWNER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
OWNER MAINTENANCE ITEMSOWNER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
OWNER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
WE REMIND YOU THAT THE AWNING IS TO SHELTERWE REMIND YOU THAT THE AWNING IS TO SHELTER
WE REMIND YOU THAT THE AWNING IS TO SHELTERWE REMIND YOU THAT THE AWNING IS TO SHELTER
WE REMIND YOU THAT THE AWNING IS TO SHELTER
YOU FROM THE SUN, NOT FROM RAIN, WIND OR SNOW.YOU FROM THE SUN, NOT FROM RAIN, WIND OR SNOW.
YOU FROM THE SUN, NOT FROM RAIN, WIND OR SNOW.YOU FROM THE SUN, NOT FROM RAIN, WIND OR SNOW.
YOU FROM THE SUN, NOT FROM RAIN, WIND OR SNOW.
FIG. 13FIG. 13
FIG. 13FIG. 13
FIG. 13
RAFTER
30mm