Dometic LA-03 User manual

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LA-03MODELAWNINGINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
USA
SERVICEOFFICE
DometicCorp.
509 So. Poplar St.
LaGrange, IN 46761
[phone]
CANADA
DometicDist.
866 Langs Dr.
Cambridge,Ontario
CANADAN3H 2N7
[phone]
For Service Center
Assistance Call:
800-544-4881
FormNo.3308443.00512/03
(French3308444.003)
©2003DometicCorporation
LaGrange,IN 46761
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
FOR
810(XX)*(XX)**.000U
MODELSERIESAWNING
MODEL
Replace (XX)* with color
Replace (XX)** with length
LA-03
LATERALARM
AUTOMATICAWNING
This manual must be read and un-
derstoodbeforeinstallation,adjust-
ment,service,ormaintenanceisper-
formed. This unit must be installed
by a qualified service technician.
Modification of this product can be
extremely hazardous and could re-
sult in personal injury or property
damage.
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 doit être effectuée par un
réparateurqualifié.Toutemodification
decetappareilpeutêtreextrêmement
dangereuseetentraînerdesblessures
ou dommages matériels.
WARNING
!
AVERTISSEMENT
!
A&E Systems
Important:Instructionsmust
stay with unit. Owner read carefully.
RECORDTHISUNITINFORMATIONFORFUTURE
REFERENCE:
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Date Purchased
810(XX)*(XX)**.000U
Prod No.
958303540

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LA-03MODELAWNINGINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instruc-
tionstohelpuserseliminateorreducetheriskof
accidentsandinjuries.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
Thisisthe safety-alertsymbol.Whenyouseethis
symbolinthismanual,be alerttothe potentialfor
personalinjury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe op-
eratinginstructions.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
Asignalword, WARNING ORCAUTION is used
withthesafety-alertsymbol. Theygivethelevelof
riskforpotentialinjury.
indicates apotentiallyhazard-
oussituation which, ifnot avoided, couldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided may result in
minorormoderateinjury.
used without the safety alert
symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided may result in property
damage.
Readandfollowallsafetyinformationandinstruc-
tions.
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
CAUTION
!
1. GENERALINSTRUCTIONS
TheA&ELA-03awningisdesignedandintendedforuseon
Class A and higher motorhomes with straight sides. The
awningisfactorypresetwitha20°slope.Approvalisrequired
fromDometic for alternate mounting brackets(supplied by
the coach manufacture), and for mounting of the LA-03
awningoncoacheswithcurvedsidewalls.
IMPORTANT: Read and understand ALL of the following
stepsbeforebeginninginstallation.
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appear-
ances and specifications without notice.
2. MATERIALREQUIREMENTS
Required parts for model 810XX18.000U &
810XX20.00U,
(2)Bracket,Mounting
(12) 3/8 X 3” Bolts, Carriage
(12) Washer, Flat
(12)Nut,Nylock
(4) Lock Mechanism W/Set Screws
(1) Key Fob
(1) Gasket, 12” longer than Awning Length
(1)ControlBoxAssembly
(1)Connector,Motor
(1) Sensor Wind
(1) Crank, Hand
Required parts for model 810XX22.000B &
810XX24.000B
(3)Bracket,Mounting
(18) 3/8 X 3” Bolts, Carriage
(18)Nut,Nylock
(18) Washer, Flat
(6) Lock Mechanism W/Set Screws
(1) Key Fob
(1) Gasket, 12” longer than Awning Length
(1)ControlBoxAssembly
(1)Connector,Motor
SPECIFICATIONS:
MODEL 18’ 20’ 22’ 24’
Casing
Length 18’ 20’ 22’ 24”
Height 9” 9” 9” 9”
Width 5.25” 5.25” 5.25” 5.25”
Weight (lbs.) 216 240 264 288
Arms 2233
Mtg Brkt Plates 2233
Backup Plates 4466
Power Supply 120 VAC / 1 Phase / 60Hz.
Fuse Size 15Amps.
MotorAmps. 1.8
Motor LR Amps. 2.26
Control Amp Draw 32 Milliampere
Extend/Retract Time 45Seconds
Projection 10’ Nominal
Fabric acrylic

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(1) Sensor Wind
(1) Crank, Hand
Required parts installer supplied
(3)Screws,#10 Stainless
Plate, Backup (See specification chart)
(1) Cable, Flat 4 Conductor-Max. 18'
(2) RJ-11 Terminal
(1) Box, Outlet Type FS-Outdoor
(2) Connector, Romex
(1) Cover, Type FS Water Tight
(1) Tube, Silicone Sealant
(1) Wire, 14 AWG Copper 3 Wire W/Ground
(8) Wire Nuts & Splice Connectors
Tape, Electrical
(1) GFI Receptacle
(1) Misc. 18 AWG DC Wires
3. MOUNTINGREQUIREMENTS
Themountingbracketplatesaretobeplacedontheoutside
of the coach directly behind the lateral arm shoulders. The
awning is required to be mounted a minimum of 8 feet (2.4
meters)abovetheground(CSA-C22no.236latestedition).
a. The awning requires 10 verticle inches of clear unob-
structed surface along its entire length for installation.
See FIG. 1. The awning must have enough clearance
aboveadoortopreventdamagetothefabricordoor.The
distanceisdeterminedbytheprojectionofthedoor.See
FIG. 2 and Section 8.
FIG. 1
A
B
C
“A” Door Projection 24” 30” 36” 48”
“B” Mounting Height 9.5” 12” 14” 18.5”
“C” Angle Of Slope 20° 20° 20° 20°
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
A
B
C
L
18’/216” 20” NA 214”
20’/240” 20” NA 238”
22’/264” 20” 150” 262”
24’/288” 20” 162” 286”
MOUNTINGBRACKETLOCATION
L = Awning
Length ABC
Awning
Requires 10”
of Clearance
Coach
Sidewall

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4. INSTALLATIONPROCEDURE
a. The mounting bracket plates must be installed at the
sameheighthorizontallywithrespecttoeachother.Use
achalklinetomarkalevellineforthebottomedgeof the
mountingbracketplates.
b. Determinethedistancebetweenthemountingbracket
plates from chart on page 3. Mark the location for the
mounting bolts using the mounting bracket plate as a
template. See FIG. 3.
c. Usea7/16”drilltoboretheholesinthecoachwallforthe
mountingbolts.
d. Applysilicone sealant aroundeach mounting bolt hole
and to each mounting bolt before it is inserted into the
hole.Thiswillpreventwaterleaksthroughthesidewall.
e. Place the flat backer plate over each group of three
mounting bolts, a flat washer on each bolt and, secure
with a lock nut. See FIG. 4.
f. Tightenallsixofthemountingboltsevenlytoatorqueof
33footpounds(minimum).
b. Solid structure in the coach wall for mounting of the
mountingbracketplatesisrequired andforsupporting
the awning weight. (Mounting Bracket Location Chart
and See FIG. 3 on page 3)
Note: A installer supplied (5-3/8" x 3-3/4" x 1/8") flat
plate that matches the 3 bolt pattern of the mounting
bracket is placed inside of the coach. The 6 hole
mounting bracket plate goes on the outside. Solid
structure within the wall is required for support of the
awning weight. See FIG. 4 & 4A.
c. Thecontrolboxshouldbemountedinacompartmentor
locationneartherighthandendoftheawning,whereit
canbeeasilyreachedforserviceandconnectingofthe
wiring. See FIG. 9.
d. Install an AC Power GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)
receptacle (not supplied) within reach of the 6' power
cord of the awning control box.See FIG. 9.
e. InstallarecessedACoutletbox(FStypeoutsidewater
tight,notsupplied)tosupplypowertotheawningmotor.
Theelectricaloutletboxcovermustbeflushwiththeside
wallofthecoach.Itmustbeaminimumof1-1/8" away
fromtheawning RHendplate,butnotmorethan1-1/4"
maximum. It must be 3-1/8 " down from the top of the
awning case. See FIG. 9 & 9A.
5. PLACINGAWNINGONMOUNTINGBRACKETS
Note: Make sure all of the mounting brackets are
properlytightened.SeeStep4paragraphf.
a. A mechanical hoist is recommended to be used in the
installationof thisawning.Iftheawningmustbeliftedby
hand, use a minimum of 4 persons, always wear back
bracesanduseproperliftingtechnique.
b. Place the awning in an upright position above the
mounting brackets. Allow the awning to slide straight
downcatchingthetwomountingflangesonthebackof
thecasinginthematchingtwoflangesonthemounting
brackets. See FIG. 5.
c. Visuallyinspecttheawningtomakesurethemounting
bracketsarepositionedbehindeachofthelateralarms
The unit weighs approximately 288 pounds.
To prevent back injury, use a mechanical
hoist to place awning on mounting brackets.
WARNING
!
shoulderbrackets.MakesuretheAwningishookedon
all mounting brackets. If awning is not caught by the
bracket, determine the problem and correct, The aw-
ningmustbe fully seatedonallmounting brackets
flanges. See FIG. 5.
FIG. 4 Place The Flat
BackerPlatesOver
The Bolts
Place Flat Washer
& Lock Nuts Over
The Bolts
BACK UP PLATE
5-3/8” x 1/8”3-3/4” x
4-3/8”
1-3/8” 1-3/8”
3 HOLES
7/16” DIA.
FIG. 4A
Lock
Mechanism
FIG. 5
Catch Two
Flanges on
Mounting
Bracket
Two Flanges
on Mounting
Bracket

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6. INSTALLATIONOFTHEAWNINGGASKET
a. Thegasket has the shape of the an upside down letter
“Y” and is placed between the awningand coach side
wall. See FIG. 7.
Note:Priorremovalofthe2setscrewsoutofthelocking
mechanism makes their installation easier.
d. Place the locking mechanism so it is hooked into the
slots on the awning back and 1 “ from the ends of the
mounting bracket. Two locking mechanisms are re-
quiredoneachmountingbracket.Tightenthesetscrews
evenly (6 foot pounds of torque) locking the awning
securely to the mounting brackets See FIG. 6.
d. Placethetipofthesilicone tube behind the gasketand
applyagenerousbeadbetweenitandthesidewall.See
FIG. 8.
Apply Silicone Sealant
Between Gasket And
Sidewall
Sidewall
Tuck Gasket
Down Into
Final Position
In Gap
FIG. 8
e. Tuckgasketdownintoitsfinalpositioningapbetween
the side wall and back of awning case.
7. INSTALLATIONOFCONTROLBOX
Disconnect 115 volt AC. Failure to follow
these instructions could create a shock haz-
ard causing death or severe personal injury.
WARNING
!
Note:The outletboxandcovermustbeinstalled in
accordancewiththeNationalElectricalCode(NEC)
and local codes, as required by the NEC article
406.8foroutdoors,latestedition,andcomplieswith
subrule 26-706 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
latest edition.
a. Location of control box should be in an accessible
compartmentneartheright handendoftheawning.See
FIG. 9.
b. Install an AC Power GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)
receptacle (not supplied) within reach of the 6' power
cord of the awning control box. See FIG. 9.
FIG. 6
Slot On
Awning
Slot On
Mounting
Bracket
Set Screw
Awning
Mounting
Bracket
Lock
Mechanism
FIG. 7 Gasket
b. Lay the gasket full length on top of the awning case.
c. Slidethelongersidebehindthecase,whilecatchingthe
shorter side on top. See FIG. 8

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c. InstallarecessedACoutletbox(FStypeoutsidewater
tight,notsupplied).Theelectricaloutletboxcovermust
be flush with the side wall of the coach. It must be a
minimumof1-1/8" awayfromthe RHendplate,butnot
morethan1-1/4"maximum.Itmustbe3-1/8"downfrom
the top of the awning case. See FIG. 9 & 9A.
Note:Thisplacingwillallowthe3308645.XXXDecorativeEnd
Cap Kit to be installed over the outlet box.
d. Routea14AWG3conductorw/groundcopperRomex
wire(notsupplied)betweentheoutletboxontheawning
controlboxandtheoutletboxnexttotherighthandend
oftheawning.SecureatbothoutletboxesusingRomex
connectors (not supplied), leaving 8 inches of wire
extended. See FIG. 9.
e. Drilla 0.750” diameter hole in the center of the outside
outlet box cover and install the water tight pigtail wire
harness female receptacle plug. Connect the 4 wires
from the pigtail harness to the 3 conductor w/ground
Romex wires in the outlet box with wire nuts (Black -
Black, White - White, Red - Red, & Green, Green w/
yellow stripe - bare copper or Ground) and tape the
connections.
FIG. 9
AC Breaker
Box *
Control Box &
Junction Box
Outdoor Rated Outlet Box
Recessed Into Wall *
AC Supply
Line * Outlet Box With
GFI Receptacle *
14AWG 3 Conductor
W/Ground Romex *
Awning Motor
Lead With 6”
Drip Loop
Awning
Control Box
6’ Power Cord
Wind Sensor
Wind Sensor
Cable*
Align Key On
Motor Lead
With Slot On
Receptacle
Battery *
Brown Wire *
-12VDC
Pink Wire *
+12VDC
Remote
Switch
Ignition
Switch*
Yellow
Brown
Green
Wires *
* Designates
Installer Supplied
f. Place the cover with theconnector plugand gasket on
the junction box and tighten the screws.
g. Theawningmotorcableistobeconnectedto thecover
receptacleonthejunctionboxcover. Be suretoforma
3/16" 1/8"
3"
Awning
Case
Use Mounting Bracket as
Template, Mark and Drill 3
Pilot Holes, Fill Holes with
Silicon Sealant
FIG. 9A
Outlet Box

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6”driploopwiththemotorcabletokeepmoistureoutof
the connection plug. See FIG. 9.
h. ConnecttheRomexwire intotheoutletboxattachedto
the awning control box (Black - Black, White - White,
Red-Red,&copperwiththeGreen/Yellow)TheGreen/
Yellow control box wire and the bare copper wire are
fastenedtobussstripinupperrightcornerofthejunction
box. Install the cover. See FIG. 9 & 19.
i. Plug the control box into the receptacle. See FIG. 9.
j. Ifused,fastenthe3308645.XXXdecorativecoverson
eachendoftheawning,perinstructionspackedwiththe
covers.
8. Wind Sensor Installation
a. 3308347.008 Control Box Kit (Wind sensor wire
routed through RV roof)
Note: Windsensoristobeinstalledonthe RV roof, in
an open area away from other objects. It should be
mountedinawithin3° of averticalposition.Itmustbe
with in 18' of the control box. See FIG. 9.
1. Find wind sensor location and drill a 1/2" hole
throughroof.See FIG. 9.
2. Route a FLAT four conductor cable (maximum
length 18', installer supplied) from wind sensor to
control box. This cable must be terminated with a
RJ-11connectoronbothends.SeeFIG.10,11,&
19.Refertothecrimptoolmanufacturerforcrimping
FIG. 10
instructions. Be sure the cable is installed in the
properpositionintheconnectorbeforeitiscrimped.
Polarity is important and a standard pre-made
telephone cable will not work.
Note: RJ-11 connectors must be wired identically
on both ends. Cables that have reversed RJ-11
connectors and the wind sensor is ““ON” ” will
cause the awning to retract. See FIG. 10 & 11.
Note: Awning is not intended for cold weather
operation.Awningwillcloseatapproximately30°F.
with sensor turned “ON” .
Note: If the awning is open with the wind sensor
“ON” and the wind sensor is unplugged for any
reason, the Awning will automatically close in 30
seconds.
3. Connectcable to windsensor. See FIG. 12& 19.
4. Mount wind sensor to roof with # 10 stainless
steelscrews (installer supplied)with appropriate
lengthdependingon roof thickness.Seal around
the wind sensor cable, screw heads and wind
sensorbasewithsuitable sealer to preventwater
leaks.
5. Connect opposite end of cable to control box.
See FIG. 9 & 19.
Note:Theawningcontrolboxcontains an audible
alarm. This alarm will sound if the wind sensor is
exposed to temperatures 30° F or below when
the wind sensor switch is “ON” or when the aw-
ning control has detected a problem either in the
windsensoror the wind sensorcable.If you hear
abeepingsoundcomingfromthecontrolboxwhen
the wind sensor switch is in the “ON” position,
one of the above situations has occurred. When
the alarm sounds the wind sensor feature is not
functioning. Turn the wind sensor switch to the
"OFF"positionandwaittillthe ambient tempera-
tureisabove 30° F. and turn switchback“ON”.If
alarmis still soundingcontact a DometicService
Centerora qualified servicetechnicianfor assis-
tance.
Black
Green
Yellow
Black
Green
Red
Pin 1
RJ-11Connector
Flat Four Conductor Cable
FIG. 11
Red
Yellow
Important: If vehicle is to be painted after
wind sensor is installed, the carousel must
be masked off. Wind sensor will withstand
paint booth temperatures up to 185° F. The
sensor material is Polycarbonate. Remove
masking after painting. See FIG. 12.
FIG. 12 Wind Sensor
Flat 4-Conductor Cable Connection
Mounting Screw
Carousel (Mask Before Painting)

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FIG. 14 Top Bolt
Adjust Set
Screw Until It
Makes Contact
9. INSTALLATION OF REMOTE SWITCH
The remote switch can be located at any convenient loca-
tiontooperatetheawningfrom inside of the vehicle.Acom-
mon location is in the dash of motor homes. See FIG. 9.
a. Theswitchisadoublethrowtriplepolemomentary“ON”
switch.
b. Route three 18 AWG. copper stranded conductors
Green,Yellowand BrownincolorfromtheAwningCon-
trol Box to the location for the remote switch.
c. Connect the Brown wire to the center terminal of the
remoteswitchandtothebrownwireonthe molded plug
pigtail harness of the control box.
d. Connect the Yellow (retract) wire to one of the outside
terminals of the remote switch and the Yellow wire on
the molded plug pigtail harness of the control box.
e. Connectthe Green (extend)wireto the remainingout-
side terminal of the remote switch and the Green wire
on the molded plug pigtail harness of the control box.
10.INSTALLATION OF THE IGNITION LOCK
Installation of the ignition lock will prevent the extension of
theawningif the engine ofthemotor home or towvehicleis
operatingandtheAC power isavailableto the awning. See
FIG. 9. Usethe following Procedure:
a. Route a Pink and Brown 18 AWG copper wire to the
ignition switch from the control box.
b. Connect the Pink wire to the Pink pigtail wire off the
control box.
c. ConnectthePinkwiretothePositive DCsourceofthe
ignition system (battery).
d. Connect the Brown wire to the Brown pigtail wire off
the control box.
e. Connectthe Brown wire tothe Negative DC sourceof
the ignition system (battery).
f. Restore the AC power back to the coach. With the
Ignition Key “ON” the awning should not extend. Turn
“OFF” the ignition Key and extend the awning, while
observingforclearanceoverdoorsandothercoachstruc-
ture that may interfere with it’s movement. If an ob-
struction is present it may require adjustment of the
pitch of the awning canopy. See Section 11.
a. Coach should be parked on a flat and level surface,
suchas a concretegarage floor.
b. Extend awning canopy till it is about to make contact
with the obstruction, or fully extended.
c. Loosen thetop and bottom boltsand bearing screwon
all of the rafter brackets. See FIG. 13.
Loosen Top
Bolt
Loosen Bottom
Bolt (Hidden)
Loosen Bearing
Screw
FIG. 13
d. It is easier to adjust the set screw when load is re-
moved,havea second personliftthe lead rail whilethe
set screw is being turned.
e. Adjust the set screw (in to raise or out to lower, each,
turn changes slope 4° per turn) to change the awning
slope. See FIG. 14.
This unit must be serviced by a qualified
servicetechnician.Modificationofthisprod-
uct can be extremely hazardous and could
resultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.
CAUTION
!
11. ADJUSTINGAWNING PITCH
Note:Theawningisfactorypresetwitha20°pitch. If minor
adjustments are required to level the lead rail they must
maintain the 20° slope.A slope of 20° is 4.38” of drop for
eachfoot of extensionof the awning.

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FIG. 15 Top Bolt
Adjust Set
Screw Until
Lead Rail Is
Level
OUT
IN
FIG. 16
Green
Extend
Button
Black
Retract
Button
Key Fob
FIG. 18
1/4” Gap
Lateral Arm
Elbow Joint
f. Adjust the set screw ineach of the rafter brackets until
the awning rail is level. See FIG. 15.
g. Retighten the top and bottom bolts and the bearing
screws loosened in step c. See FIG. 13.
h. Retractand extend awninga couple times toverify the
adjustment to be correct. Repeat steps a through g if
necessary.
12. ADJUSTINGEXTENSION&RETRACTION
The opening and closing of the awning is factory preset at
the time of manufacture. It should not be necessary to ad-
just the motor limits. If adjustment is required use a 5/32”
(4mm)AllenWrenchwitha ball tipand the followingproce-
dure:
a. Awning not fully extended:
1. Hold the extend button on the key fob for 3 sec-
ondsandthecontrolwillcontinue to extendcanopy.
See FIG. 16.
2. Place the Allen Wrench into the left limit adjust-
ment and turn clockwise. The canopy should ex-
tend as the adjustment is made. See FIG. 17.
Note: The left limit adjustment is above the lip on
thefront cover andhard to locate.
3. Continue to adjust until the lateral arm elbow joint
is 1/4” gap from its stop point. See FIG. 18.
b. Awning Over Extended:
1. Push the retract button on the key fob and allow
thefabric to retractseveral inches.
2. Place theAllen Wrench in the left limit adjustment
and turn counter clock wise 5 to six turns.
3. Retract and extend the canopy to determine if it is
still overextending. If it is then repeat step 2.
Note: When the canopy stops before it reaches
the full extension then return to “a. Awning not
fully extended” and adjust.
c. Awning Will Not Retract Completely:
1. Push the extend button on the key fob and allow
the fabric to extend out several inches.
2. Place the Allen Wrench in the right limit adjust-
ment and turn clock wise.
3 Push the retract button to check the adjustment. If
awning does not close completely repeat steps 1
and 2 until awning is fully closed.
-+ -+
Motor
Gear
Box
Left Limit
Adjustment
End
Plate Right Limit
Adjustment
FIG. 17
WARNING
!
Pinch point hazards are present at the elbow
joint,lead rail and shoulder bracket of the lat-
eral arm assembly; and between the lead rail
and awning case. Keep arms and hands
away from these objects when opening or
closing awning.

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CONNECTIONWIRINGDIAGRAM
FIG. 19
A&E Systems
Remote
Switch
EXTEND
RETRACT
Pig Tail to
Ignition
Isolator
AC Power
Cord
Pig Tail to
Remote Switch
Flat Four
Conductor Cable
to Wind Sensor
Green
Brown
Yellow
Pink
Green
Yellow
Brown
A&E Systems
A&E Systems
WIND SENSOR
WIND SENSOR
ON
OFF
RESET CIRCUIT
RESET CIRCUIT
LA-03
Green/Yellow Stripe - To Motor
Red - To Motor Black - To Motor
White - To Motor
Brown
+ 12 VDC When Ignition Is On
Pink
Brown
- 12 VDC*
*The negative (-) battery post must be connected to chassis, if the chassis is used for a DC ground.
(Bezel and Decal
User Supplied)