Dometic Sunchaser II 8275000 Series User manual

Awning User Guide
This user guide is for:
SUNCHASER II Patio Awning
Featuring new Sunchaser II 8275000 Series Hardware
and
8500 Plus Patio Awning
9000 Plus Patio Awning
both featuring Universal Plus 8485000 Series Hardware
USA
SERVICE OFFICE
Dometic, LLC
2320 Industrial Parkway
Elkhart, IN 46516
574-294-2511
CANADA
Dometic, LLC
46 Zatonski, Unit 3
Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
CANADA
519-720-9578
For Service Center
Assistance Call:
800-544-4881
REVISION:
Form No. 3311274.017 5/10 (Replaces 3311274.000) (French 3311277.000)
©2010 Dometic, LLC, LaGrange, IN 46761

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instruc-
tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk
of accidents and injuries.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see
this symbol in this manual, be alert to the po-
tential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe
operating instructions.
UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS
A signal word , WARNING OR CAUTION is used
with the safety-alert symbol. They give the level
of risk for potential injury.
indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
used without the safety alert
symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Read and follow all safety information and
instructions.
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WARNINGS&CAUTIONS
CAUTION:
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Lifting Hazard - Use extreme caution when
lifting arm off bottom mounting bracket. If not
controlled, Fabric Roller Tube Assembly could
cause back injury and or damage to RV and
Awning.
Water Pooling Hazard - Whenever heavy rain
is expected, the awning must be placed in the
storage position. Pooling of water on top of the
awning fabric will make the awning unstable,
causing the arms and roller tube to bend or
collapse. Never release lift handle locks with
water pooled on canopy. This could result in
personal injury or death, and damages to aw-
ning and/or RV.
Pinch Hazard - Always check to ensure the
lock lever is in the roll down position. Failure
to place lock lever in the roll down position will
allow the awning to roll up unexpectedly and
quickly, resulting in pinching of hand, arm and
possibly damaging the awning.
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On Universal Plus models - Be sure to follow
the instructions inside of the hardware arm re-
garding proper stowing. Attempting to stow the
rafter on the foot at the base of the water dump
device could damage the hardware.
SUNCHASER, 8500 AND 9000 AWNING USER GUIDE
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FIG. 3
1. Pinch lock to release rafter from main assembly and
loosen rafter knobs. See FIG. 1.
2. Use the pull rod to hook and pull down lock lever. See
FIG. 2.
3. Hook the pull rod in the loop on the pull strap and pull
awning all the way out. See FIG. 3.
4. Swing rafter out and towards the roller tube end cap.
Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside of the
end cap. See FIG. 4.
4a. When opening an awning with Short Universal
Hardware, pull on the rafter claw to telescope the
two inner channels out of the assembly. The inner
most channel must extend out until the spring button
pops in the hole on the upper surface of the middle
channel. Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside
of the end cap. See FIG. 4a.
5. While stretching fabric taut, tighten knob. Repeat on
opposite side. The rafter in the arm with the water
shed feature is positioned higher, this could make
tightening of the knob more difcult. The knob is de-
signed with a groove. Insert the end of the 23” wire
handle (supplied) in the groove and tighten the knob
by turning the handle. See FIG. 5 & 5A.
A TO OPEN AWNING
Hook Pull Rod
In Loop And Pull
Awning All The
Way Out
FIG. 4
FIG. 4a
FIG. 5
FIG. 2
FIG. 1
more on next page
Loosen Knob, Swing
Rafter Towards End
Cap And Hook Rafter
Claw Onto Torsion
Rod (See FIG. 4a.)
Hook Rafter
Claw Onto
Torsion Rod
Torsion
Rod
Stretch Fabric Taut And Tighten Knob
FIG. 5A
Place Rod In Groove
And Turn
SUNCHASER, 8500 AND 9000 AWNING USER GUIDE3
Pinch Lock To Release Hook Lock Lever And
Pull Down

FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
6. Slide pull strap to the right hand end of the roller
tube and wrap around arm. See FIG. 6.
7. While holding arm, pull up on lift handle to release
and lift awning to desired height. Release handle
and allow lock button to engage into a hole in adjust-
able arm. Repeat on opposite end. See FIG. 7.
CAUTION:
8. To place the awning in the carport position, press the
release lever on the bottom mounting bracket and
pull the arm away. Move to a vertical position, and
secure in place with stakes. Raise to desired height.
Repeat on opposite end. See FIG. 8.
Important: Never leave the roller tube level with the
awning rail, adjust both arms of the Universal Hardware
7 to 8 adjustable arm holes below awning rail (fabric
slope approximately 10 degrees). Sunchaser hardware
should be in the water shed position. See FIG. 9. If light
rains are expected, place the awning in the water shed
position. See FIG. 9.
WARNING:
Note: Universal hardware is designed with a water dump
feature that will lower one side of the awning to allow wa-
ter to run off. Before the water dump feature will operate
as designed, lower both arms 7 to 8 holes (fabric slope
approximate 10 degrees) lower than the other arm before
it is in the water dump conguration. See FIG. 9.
Important: If the 8485000 hardware is used with a
tension rafter the water dump feature is disabled. The
awning must be placed in the dump position the same
as the 8275000 hardware.
Note: Sunchaser Model Series 8275000 hardware is not
equipped with the water dump feature and one arm must
be an additional 7-8 holes (fabric slope approximately 10
degrees) lower than the other arm before it is in the water
dump conguration. See FIG. 9.
Note: Never leave an open awning unattended.
A TO OPEN AWNING continued
Wrap Pull Strap Around
Right Arm Assembly
Pull Up On
Handle To
Release Lock
Button, Lower
Handle to
Engage Button
Lower Arm Away From
Door 7-8 Additional Holes
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1. When in carport position, remove stakes from the
ground and unwrap pull strap. Grasp the upper arm
with both hands, and raise lift handle to release lock
button. Lower arms to their shortest position against
the stops. See FIG. 10.
2. Make sure the lock lever on the awning right hand
torsion is in the roll down position.
WARNING:
3. Snap the patio foot into the bottom mounting bracket
on the coach side wall. Repeat on opposite side.
See FIG. 11.
4. Loosen knob and unhook the rafter end from the tor-
sion top casting.
a. If using Short Universal Hardware, telescope the in-
nermost channel into the middle channel by pressing
down on the spring button and pushing the channel
inward. Make sure that the innermost and middle
channels will telescope freely into the outermost
channel before attempting to roll up the awning.
5. For Sunchaser models, swing rafters back against
side wall resting on top of the patio foot in the arm
assembly. See FIG. 12. Repeat for opposite side.
For Universal models do the same thing on the side
without the water dump feature. However, on the wa-
ter dump feature install the end of the rafter on the
pin at the top of the gas spring. See FIG.12a.
CAUTION:
6. Grasp pull strap in left hand and move towards the
center of the roller tube. Hook the pull rod in the pull
strap loop.
Important: Do not release pull strap. Awning is under
spring tension and it could roll up unexpectedly and
quickly against the vehicle side.
7. While holding the pull strap, push the lock lever on
the right awning cap to the roll up position. See FIG.
13.
8. Control the speed of the awning and allow it to roll
up, while moving the pull strap diagonally to the left
or right to prevent it from bunching up.
9. Squeeze the rafter into the main arm until a click is
heard. This will indicate it is locked in place. Tighten
knobs on both sides to secure in place.
B TO CLOSE AWNING FIG. 10
FIG. 11
FIG. 12 FIG. 12a
FIG. 13
Raise Handle
To Release lock
Button, Lower
To Shortest
Position
Snap Patio Foot Into Bracket
Regular Arm Stow Water Shed Arm Stow
Push Lock Lever Up
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SUNCHASER, 8500 AND 9000 AWNING USER GUIDE

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Always make sure the awning is extended high
enough before opening the entry door.
4. Apply silicone spray lubricant as needed to keep the
awning’s moving parts operating smoothly. For ease
of operation on hardware, rub candle was on all slid-
ing surfaces.
5. 8500 and SUNCHASER:
a. Abrasion, weather and long hours in the sun
are vinyl’s worst enemies. To avoid these problems,
you will need to keep your awning fabric clean. Use
a mixture of 1/4 cup dish soap, 1/4 cup bleach and
ve gallons of fresh water. Soap the open awning
with this mixture, then roll it up and let stand for ve
minutes. Rolling up of the awning will apply the mix-
ture 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.
C CARE AND USE
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6. 9000 :
a. In addition to its beauty and soft translucence,
woven acrylic fabric offers the advantages of strength
and breathable. 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.
b. 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.
c. 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.
7. When To Get More Help:
a. If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by
reviewing this user’s guide, contact a qualied Dometic
service technician.
Note: A slight “travel line” may appear where the door roller
contacts the awning fabric. This is considered normal and
does not affect the integrity of the awning.