Dometic A&E Systems 8500 User manual

:ontinued):
®
pull strap to the
, using it to control
)W the awning to
i.e vehicle side.
N thestrap to wind
to prevent a bulge
ic.
~ arms to engage
y for travel.
; ORT AND CONVE-
reat
and keeps
d protect your
accessories and mor e
'!
HELPFUL HINTS FOR AWNING CARE
Whenever the aw ning is we t while rolled up, as so on as conditions allow, roll it
out and let it dry before rolling it up again. This will help prevent mild ew and
rotting.
Mildew
do es not form on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt and
grime. Period ically cl ean viny l or wove n acryli c. Refer to cleaning instructions
below for fabric care.
Always
mak e sure the awning is extended high eno ugh before opening the entry
door.
Applys
ilicon e spray lubricantas needed to keep the awning's moving parts oper-
ating s
moothl y. For ease of operation on hardware, rub candle wax on all sliding
surfaces.
8500 and SUNCHASER:
Abrasion,
weather and lo ng hours in the sun are vinyl's worst enemies. To avoid
these problems, you will need to keep yo ur awnin g clean. Use a mixture of 1/ 4 cup
dish soa
p, 1/4 cup ble ach and fi ve gallons of fresh water. Soap the open awning
w ith this mixture, then roll it up and let stand for five minutes. Rolling up of the
awning will apply the mixture to th e undersid e of the fabric. Unroll the
awning and hose off th e top and bottom with cl ean water. Repeatif nece ssary and
allow to com pletely dry.
9000;
In ad dition to its beauty and soft tran slucence, w oven acrylic fabric offers the ad-
vantages
of strength and breathable. It is water repellent; but because it is a woven
cloth, it is n ot water proof. To keep yo ur acrylic awning clean, simply hose it off
occasi
ona lly and let it dry. Do No t Scrub.
Avoid
tou ching the und ersi de of th e 9000 canopy when itiswet. To do sowill break
the surface tension of the
water and enc ourag e seepage thr o ugh the fabric.
Because
woven acrylic is of a much lighter weight than viny l, shifting may occur
if the awning and pull strap are not centra ll y aligned with the fabric roller tube
while the awning is being rolled up. If necessary, roll the awn ing out and adjust
the a lignm ent.
'_{ .
WHEN TO GET MORE HELP:
::?
If malf unctions oc cur th at cannot becorrected by reviewingthisuser's guide,contact
a qualified Dometic service technician.
Note: A slight"travelline"
may appear wher e the doorroll er contacts
~e aw nin g fa bri ~ ..This is considered normal and does not affect the
integrity of
the awning.
y
l
t
1!
'•
REVISION
Form No. 3108608.039 6/10
(Replaces 3108608.021)
(French 3109197.032)
©201 ODometic, LLC
LaGrange,
IN 46761

TO OPEN AWNING:
Loosen
Knob
Sunchaser:
Squeeze
ssoo I 9000 I:
Flip
Pull down.
Hook the rod in loop, and pull all the
way out.
Slide
o~e rafter arm up untilitsnaps
into
p~ace. Pull down and out on
the sliCling rafter to remove slack
from the fabric, and tighten the
black a~justment knob. Repeatfor
other
side.
8
Slide the pull strap to
the right end of the
tube, and wrap as
shown.
Pull up on the lift handle to raise to
desired height.
Swing handle down to lock button
in hdle. Repeat for other side.
CAUTION
Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the "roll- '
up" position prior to swinging the main arm away
from coach. Failure to do so can cause damage to
the lock mechanism.
CAUTION
During l~ght rain, lower end opposite from
door to
shed water and prevent pooling.
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.
FOR CARPORT POSITION:
Lower
arm to shortest position.
Press
the release lever (see inset) and
pull the arm away to a verticalposition.
Adjust height.
Drive stakes through
holes in patio foot into the ground. Re-
peat for other side.
TO CLOSE AWNING:
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
CAUTION
Ensure that the lock is in the "roll-down" position
prior to swinging arms toward vehicle. Failure to
do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism.
Raise the lift handle to
release the lock button.
Lower main arm to the
stop plug. Swing the
handle down to engage
~~ I the lock button in a hole.
Repeat for other side.
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 OPEN AWNING:
Loosen
Knob Sunchaser:
Squeeze
ssoo / 9000 I:
Flip
Pull down.
Hook the rod in loop, and pull all the
way out.
Slidednerafter
arm up until it snaps
'
into place. Pull down and out on
the sli~ing rafter to remove slack
from ~he fabric, and tighten the
black Jp. justment knob. Repeat for
other side.
8
Slide the pull strap to
the right end of the
tube, and wrap as
shown.
Pull up on the lift handle to raise to
desired height.
Swing
handle down to lock button
in hole. Repeat for other side.
CAUTION
Ensure the lock lever is not flipped to the "roll-
tip" position prior to swinging the main arm away
from coach. Failure to do so can cause damage to
the lock mechanism.
CAUTION
During li ght rain, lower end opposite from
door to shed water and prevent pooling.
Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is
anticipated, or you will leave the awning unat-
tended, it is best to dose the awning. Damage as
a
result of weather is not covered by warranty.
FOR CARPORT POSITION:
Lower arm to shortest position.
Press
the release lever (see inset) and
pull the arm away to a vertical position.
Adjust height. Drive stakes through
holes in patio foot into the ground. Re-
peat for other side.
TO CLOSE AWNING:
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
CAUTION
Ensure that the lockis in the "roll-down" position
prior to swinging arms toward vehicle. Failure to
do so can cause damage to the lock mechanism.
Raise the lift handle to
release the lock button.
Lower rhain arm to the
stop plug. Swing the
handle down to engage
the lock !hu tton in a hole.
Repeat for other side.
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 OPEN AWNING:
Loosen
Knob
Sunchaser:
Squeeze
Slide
Jne rafterarm up untilit snaps
into place. Pull
down and out on
the sliding rafter to remove slack
from the fabric, and tighten the
black aBjustment knob. Repeat for
other side.
8
8500I 9000 I:
Flip
Slide the
pull strap to
the right end of the
tube, and wrap as
shown.
~
Pull Uf
desire(
Swing
in hdle
•
Ensure the lock lev1
up" position prior to
from coach. Failure
the lock mechanism
•
During l~ght rain, lower end opposite from
door
to shed water and prevent pooling.
Whenever
heavy 01
anticipated, or you
tended, it is best to 4
a result of weather i
TO CLOSE AWNING (Continued):
•' 7' - ;;;ma.>- > 1 ®
Grasp the pull strap, pull to-
ward you, and flip the lock-
ing lever up to the ROLL UP
osition.
Do not release the awning
pull strap now. It is under
tension and could snap back
against the vehicle side.
@
Tighten black adjustment knob.
Slide the pull strap to the
center, and using it to control
speed, allow the awning to
return to the vehicle side.
Note:
Allow the strap to wind
diagonallyto prevent a bulge
in the fabric.
•
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.
DOMETIC, LLC ACCESSORIES FOR COMFORT AND CONVE-
NIENCE:
• Slide Topper™ protects
your slideout unit.
• Patty O'Mat™ under your awning looks great and keeps
dirt from being tracked into your RV.
• 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.