Dometic TRIM LINE 944-07.00 Series Manual

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INSTALLATION&OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MODELS
944X07.00(X)
944X08.00(X)
944X09.00(X)
944X10.00(X)
944X11.00(X)
944X12.00(X)
944X13.00(X)
A&E TRIM LINEAWNING
TM
®
USA
SERVICEOFFICE
DometicCorporation
509SouthPoplarStreet
LaGrange,IN46761
260-463-4858
CANADA
DometicDistribution
866LangsDrive
Cambridge,Ontario
CANADAN3H2N7
519-653-4390
For Service Center
AssistanceCall:
800-544-4881
REVISION:
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(Replaces3308723.000)
(French3309146.011)
©2004DometicCorporation
LaGrange,IN 46761
This manual must be read and un-
derstood before installation, ad-
justment, service, or maintenance
is performed. This unit must be in-
stalled by a qualified service tech-
nician.Modificationofthisproduct
can be extremely hazardous and
could result in personal injury or
property damage.
Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de
procéderàl'installation,àdesréglages,
de l'entretien ou des réparations.
L'installation de cet appareil doit être
effectuée par un réparateur qualifié.
Toute modification de cet appareil peut
être extrêmement dangereuse et
entraîner des blessures ou dommages
matériels.
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FUTUREREFERENCE:
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must stay with unit.
Ownerreadcarefully.

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A&E Trim Line Awning Installation & Operating Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual has safety information and instruc-
tionsto helpusers eliminateor reducethe riskof
accidentsand injuries.
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personalinjury.
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B. Assembly
1. Install joiner tubes as shown in Fig. 1. Use screws
provided.
Note:Startallscrewsintoholesbeforetighteningnuts.Donot
overtightennuts.
2. Unroll awning fabric on a flat, clean surface. Insert
awningfabricintofrontbarwiththewhitesideup.See
Fig. 2.
3. Withfrontbaronfabric,rollawningupintobagandzip
bagclosed.
LOCKNUT
SCREW
CONNECTOR
JOINT
FLAT
WASHER
C.Installation
1. PreparetheawningrailtoaccepttheTrimlineawning
by opening the lead end of the awning rail with a
screwdriverasshown in Fig.3.
a. Installvinyl welt of awningbag into
awningrailbyinsertingvinylweltinto
one end of awning rail and sliding
awning into position. See Fig. 4.
b. If the awning is to be left mounted
during travel, secure each end by
installinga#6x1/2"drillpointscrew
in each end. See Fig. 4
Note: When unzipping bag or untying
poles,besuretoholdpolessoloosepoles
do not fall out of bag.
3. Install top pair of sockets with #8 x 3/4" sheet metal
screwsat each endofawning directlyunderawning
rail. Make sure large groove on socket faces down.
Align socket directly under Hook & Loop Fastener
tape or zipper, depending on model. See Fig. 5.
4. Install bottom pair of sockets with #8 x 3/4" sheet
metalscrewsateachendofawning belowcampertop
whencamperisinopenposition(approx.between49"
to 52" below awning rail). Large groove on socket
shouldfaceup.Itisveryimportanttokeepthebottom
pairofsocketsoutofthewayofthecampertopwhen
closing camper. See Fig. 5.
A&E Trim Line Awning Installation & Operating Instructions
A. Application
TheA&ETrimLineAwningis designed and intended for
mountingonpop-uptentcampers.
Important: Read the entire installation procedure be-
fore starting the installation.
Note:DometicCorporationassumesnoliabilityfordamages
orinjuryresultingfrominstallationoroperationofthisproduct.
FIG. 4 (Option)
Vinyl Welt
Screw
FIG. 2
After
FIG. 3
Awning Rail
FIG. 5
Before
FIG.1
SOCKET
AWNING
FABRIC
AWNING
RAIL
HOOK & LOOP
FASTENER OR ZIPPER
LARGE GROOVE
DOWN
SOCKET
LARGE GROOVE
UP
APPROX.
49”-52”

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D. Operation
1. Unzip awning bag and untie webbing straps. Unroll
awningfabric.
2. Unfoldgroundlegsfromleadrail.Extendmiddleand
lowertube(7'-9'models)orlowertube(10'-13'models)
to desired height. Hold tube nearest lead rail and
locate alignment marks on tubes. See Fig. 6. Align-
mentmarksfor7'-9'modelsarelocatedonmiddleand
lowertubes.For10'-13'models,alignmentmarksare
located on top and lower tubes. Align mark on lower
tubewithmarkonmiddletube(for7'-9'models)orwith
toptube(for10'-13'models).Pushlockbuttoninand
slidelower tubeintomating tubeto lock pushbutton
indesiredhole.Repeatwithmiddletubeandtoptube
for 7'-9' models. Top tube has 4 locking positions,
each 5" inches apart from each other to adjust to
desiredheight.
3. Unfoldrafterpolesandextendthemintosocketunder
awning rail. Hold tube nearest lead rail and twist
middleandlowertube(7'-9'models)orlowertube(10'-
13' models) to lock. See Fig. 6.
4. Groundpolescanbeplaceduprightincarportposition
or they can be inserted into sockets (previously
installed on camper) up against camper for a patio
position awning. Galvanized steel tent stakes and
wire loops for tent stakes are provided to position
ground polesuprightandholdthemintheground.See
Fig. 7. Use spare sockets provided to attach to end
ballsongroundpolestoprotectendballwhenstaking
poles to ground. Drive stakes into ground capturing
stake wire with tent stake. See Fig. 7. To position
awning in patio position, extend ground poles and
insert bottom end balls into sockets previously in-
stalledon camper wallaboveframe. SeeFig.8.
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
A&E Trim Line Awning Installation & Operating Instructions
Camper Wall
Ground Pole
Socket
5. Tocloseawning,reverseSteps1through4.
Note: Duringrain,awningshouldbeclosedorloweredonone
endto allow waterto run off.
6. After rolling awning up, use tie strap to hold awning
securely inside bag. Zip the bag closed for travel.
TENT
STAKE
WIRE LOOP
GROUND
POLE
RAFTER
POLE
LEAD RAIL
HOLD
TWIST
TO LOCK
TWIST
TO LOCK
SNAP BUTTON IN
HOLE TO LOCK
GROUND
LEG
SNAP BUTTON IN
HOLE TO LOCK