Dometic Oasis Elite Operating instructions

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Dometic Corporation
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SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
975XXXX.X00(#)
976XXXX.X00(#)
Series
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Form No. 3311157.000 12/06
©2006 Dometic Corporation
LaGrange, IN 46761
This manual must be read and under-
stood before installation, adjustment,
service, or maintenance is performed.
This unit must be installed by a quali-
ed service technician. Modication of
this product can be extremely hazard-
ous and could result 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
réparateur qualié. Toute modication de
cet appareil peut être extrêmement dan-
gereuse et entraîner des blessures ou dom-
mages matériels.

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OASIS 976XXXX.XX0(#) & OASIS ELITE 976XXXX.XX0(#) SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions
This manual has safety information and instructions
to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of acci-
dents and injuries.
Recognize Safety Information
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this
symbol in this manual, be alert to the potential for
personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operat-
ing 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 potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
used without the safety alert
symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property dam-
age.
Read and follow all safety information and instruc-
tions.
GENERAL INFORMATION
These instructions must be read and under-
stood before installation of this kit. This kit
must be installed by a Dometic Service Center
or a qualied service technician. Modication
of this product can be extremely hazardous
and could result in personal injury or property
damage.
Important: Read all of the following steps before
beginning installation.
The Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify ap-
pearances and specications without notice.
Important: These installations must be installed by
a qualied person.
A. Lead Rail Replacement
1. Open the awning.
a. For model series 976 awnings, using the
manual crank, turn the roller tube clockwise.
Extend the canopy 1 foot from coach. See
Fig. 1.
b. For model series 975 awings, using the
switch , extend the canopy 1 foot from
coach.
FIG. 1
CLOCKWISE

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OASIS 976XXXX.XX0(#) & OASIS ELITE 976XXXX.XX0(#) SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Lateral arms under spring tension are
dangerous. Use extreme care. If not
controlled the arms will extend quickly. Keep
hands and clothing clear of awning arms, as
personal injury may result.
2. Tie down arms with safety straps to prevent
arms from springing forward during lead rail
replacement. Fig. 4
3. Use a square bit drive to remove the caps from
both ends of the lead rail, Save to reinstall on
the new lead rail. Fig. 2.
4. Remove the TEK screw that holds the fabric in
the lead rail. Fig. 2.
5. The next steps require two persons. Loosen the
hex nuts holding the wrist brackets to the lead
rail. Once loose, one person slides the lead rail
off the arms and fabric, while the other holds the
arms and fabric tight. Fig. 2 and 3.
FIG. 2
TEK
Screw Hex Nut
Lead Rail
Square
Drive Screw
Hex Nut
Distance
Arm
Wrist
Bracket
6. Replace the lead rail in reverse of steps 4 and 5.
7. When the fabric and lateral arms are in place
check alignment of the lead rail as follows:
a. Location of arm wrist from the end of the
lead rail: For an 48 inch awning, adjust
arms 4 - 5/8 inches from the end of the lead
rail. For a 56 inch awning, position arms 5
- 1/2 inches from the end of the lead rail.
Measure the distance from the end of lead
rail to the hex nut center. Fig. 3.
b. Extend the fabric completely. Retract awning
while checking for alignment. If awning is
out of alignment. Loosen arm wrist and
slightly shift position until awning alignment
is achieved.
8. Replace TEK screw removed in step 4 and the
end caps removed in step 3.
B. Lateral Arm Replacement
1. Open the awning.
a. For model series 976 awnings, using the
manual crank, turn the roller tube clockwise.
To extend the canopy 1 foot from coach.
See Fig. 1.
b. For model series 975 awings, using the
switch , extend the canopy 1 foot from
coach.
2. Tie down arms with safety straps to prevent
arms from springing forward during lateral arm
replacement. Fig. 4.
3. Secure each lateral arm to prevent from extend-
ing rapidly.
Note: A strap, rope, belt or nylon banding making a 8
inch loop can be slipped over the end of the lateral arm
elbow until it is snug. Place a piece of tape across the
loop material to prevent it from sliding off the lateral arm.
See Fig. 4.
Lateral arms under spring tension are
dangerous. Use extreme care. If not
controlled the arms will extend quickly. Keep
hands and clothing clear of awning arms, as
personal injury may result.
FIG. 3
Lead Rail
End Cap

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4. Use a square bit drive to remove the caps from
both end of the lead rail, Save to reinstall on the
lead rail. Fig. 2.
5. Remove the TEK screw that holds the fabric in
the lead rail. Fig. 2.
6. The next steps require two persons. Loosen the
hex nuts holding the wrist bracket to the lead
rail. Once loose, one person slides the lead rail
off the arms and fabric, while the other holds the
arms and fabric tight. Fig. 3
Tabs
Tabs
FIG. 5
FIG. 4
7. After removing the lead rail. Remove the deco-
rative end caps. Be careful not to damage or
break engagement tabs. Save to reinstall on
case and backcover. Fig. 5 and 6.
8. Remove end bracket. On the left hand side
opposite the crank or motor, remove the lock
ring. Use a square bit drive to remove the three
screws securing the end bracket to the back
channel and top cover. Fig. 7, 8, and 9.
Note: Remove one arm at a time do not remove both
end brackets at the same time unless a second person
is holding the roller tube from falling.
Remove
Screws
Remove
Lock Ring
FIG. 7
TAPE
STRAPS
Oasis Elite
Tabs
Tabs
FIG. 6
Remove
Screws
Oasis
FIG. 8
Oasis Elite Shown
End Bracket
End Bracket

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16. When the fabric and lateral arms are in place
check alignment of the lead rail as follows:
a. Location of arm wrist from the end of the
lead rail: For an 48 inch awning, adjust
arms 4 - 5/8 inches from the end of the lead
rail. For a 56 inch awning, position arms 5
- 1/2 inches from the end of the lead rail.
Measure the distance from the ends of lead
rail to the hex nut center. Fig. 3.
b. Extend the fabric completely. Retract awning
while checking for alignment. If awning is
out of alignment. Loosen arm wrist and
slightly shift position until awning alignment
is achieved.
17. Replace TEK screw removed in step 5 and the
end caps removed in step 4. Fig.2.
C. Drive Replacement
1. Extend the canopy 1 foot from coach. Fig. 1
2. Secure each arm with safety straps. See sec-
tion B Lateral Arm Replacement. Fig.4.
3. Remove the decorative end caps. Be careful
not to damage or break engagement tabs. Save
to reinstall on case and backcover. Fig. 5 and 6.
4. Motor drive removal.
a. Disconect electricity by unplugging connec-
tor. See gure 11.
b. On motor side, remove the end bracket with
the motor assembly attached. On the round
shaft side opposite of the motor, remove
the lock ring only. Use a square bit drive to
remove the three screws securing the end
bracket to the back channel and top cover.
Pull out motor assemby a few inches to
expose roller tube. Fig. 11
c. Drill out and remove pop rivets (3) from
roller tube cap. See gure 11.
9. After removing end bracket. Back out (2) set
screws located on the arm shoulder bracket and
remove the wedge located in between the arm
shoulder and back channel. Slide the arm off
the back channel. Fig. 10.
10. Repeat steps 9 in reverse to install new arms.
11. Replace end bracket. Use a square bit drive
to replace the three screws securing the end
bracket to the back cover and top cover. Install
new lock ring.
12. Repeat steps 9-11 to replace other arm.
13. Arm Location:
a. Location of arm shoulder from the end of
back channel: For a 48 inch awning, posi-
tion shoulder bracket 1 ½ inches from the
end of the back channel. For a 56 inch aw-
ning, position shoulder bracket 1 ½ inches
from the end of the back channel. Measure
the distance from the ends of back channel
to the shoulder bracket nearest wall. Fig. 10.
14. Replace the lead rail in reverse of steps 7 and 8.
15. Make sure safety straps are removed.
Wedge
Loosen (2)
Set Screws
Distance
FIG. 11
Remove
Screws
FIG. 9
Oasis Shown
Motor
Pop
Rivet
Roller
Tube
Pop
Rivet
Pop
Rivet
FIG. 10
Connector
Remove
Screws
End Bracket

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d. Take motor assembly out of roller tube
and set on work area to unscrew the two
socket head capscrews and two cross head
screws. See gure 12.
e. Replace the motor and reinstall using steps
4a - 4c in reverse order. When inserting the
motor back in roller tube make sure that the
“Y” section of the gear is positioned with the
roller tube slot in the center and align the
motor sleeve notch with the roller tube cap
notch. See gure 13 and 14.
f. Plug in the connector and check connec-
tion by extending and retracting the awning
a few inches. If it does not react, check the
connector for a rm connection.
g. Install the decorative end caps.
Note: Install new lock ring.
FIG. 13
5. Crank drive replacement.
a. Remove the (3) socket head capscrews and
retract the crank assembly away from the
end bracket. See gure 15.
b. Replace crank assembly and reistall with the
scocket head screws. Fig. 15
D. End Bracket Replacement
1. Extend the canopy 1 foot from coach. Fig. 1
2. Remove the decorative end caps. Be careful
not to damage or break engagement tabs. Save
to reinstall on the new lead rail. Fig. 5 and 6.
3. Removing the end bracket.
a. Use a square bit drive to remove the three
screws securing the end bracket to the back
channel and top cover on the none drive
side. Then remove the lock ring. Fig. 7
b. On the motor drive side unplug the connec-
tor. Then use a square bit drive to remove
the three screws securing the end bracket
to the back channel and top cover. Using a
cross and a socket drive remove the addi-
tional 4 screws. See gures 8, and 12.
c. For the crank drive side use a square bit
FIG. 12
Roller Tube
Channel
Motor
Gear
Motor Roller Tube
Motor
Sleeve
Notch
Roller Tube
Cap Notch
FIG. 14
Socket Drive
Screw
Socket Drive
Screw
Cross
Head
Screws
Crank Assembly
Socket Head
Screws
FIG. 15

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5. Lay old cover out of the way. Compare new
cover with the old for length.
6. The top cover should be held at about 45 de-
grees while the ange is inserted into the hinge
of the rear cover. Make sure it is on the hinge
the full length of the awning.
7. When the top cover is in position align the hole
on the top cover to the end brackets and replace
square drive screws. Fig. 16.
8. Visually check the top cover to make certain it is
in the hinge the full length of the awning. Fig. 17.
9. Remove safety straps from the arms.
10. Extend the fabric 1-2 feet. Recheck top cover to
be sure it is still locked and the hinge is in place.
11. Close the fabric completely and once again visu-
ally recheck the hinge and lock.
12. Reinstall decorative end caps.
drive to remove the three screws securing
the end bracket to the back channel and top
cover. Using a socket drive remove the ad-
ditional 4 screws. See gures 9,
4. Remove the lock ring. Fig. 7.
Note: Do not remove both end brackets at the same time
unless a second person is holding the roller tube from
falling.
5. Replace lock ring. Replace end bracket in re-
verse of steps 2, 3, and 4.
E. Top Cover Replacement
1. Extend the canopy 1 foot from coach. Fig. 1
2. Remove the decorative end caps. Be careful
not to damage or break engagement tabs. Save
to reinstall on the new lead rail. Fig. 5 and 6.
3. Remove only two screws that hold the end
brackets to the top cover bracket on both ends.
Use a square bit drive to remove the two screws
(one per side). Fig. 16.
Note: Two persons are required to make this repair.
Caution must be exercised as removal of the top cover
requires lifting to unhinge, while standing on a step
ladder. The force required to lift the top cover may
cause the shifting of the step ladder and cause the
service person to fall. Repairs should be made in a
location where step ladder can be placed on a rm
surface (concrete location).
4. Swing the top cover back towards the coach
until it can be lifted out of the hinge. Fig. 17.
Top Cover
Back
Channel
Top Cover
Grasp Front
Edge of Top
Cover then
Pull Out &
Lift Up
Oasis Elite Shown
Only Remove This Box
Screw Drive
FIG. 16
FIG. 17