Lippert Components Solera Hybrid User manual

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Solera® Universal Hardware
Manual Awning to
Solera 12V Power Awning
(For Aftermarket Applications)
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................ 2
System Information .................................... 2
Additional Information Sources ........................ 2
Safety Information ..................................... 2
Parts List ................................................ 2
Preparation ............................................. 3
Resources Required ................................... 3
Conversion ............................................. 3
Dometic Manual Awning to Solera® Hybrid Awning ... 3
Carefree Manual Awning to Solera® Hybrid Awning ... 7
Operation ............................................. 11
Extending the Awning ............................... 11
Retracting the Awning ............................... 12
Adjusting Pitch ....................................... 12
Maintenance .......................................... 14
Fabric Care .......................................... 14
Notes .................................................. 16
Solera®
Universal
Hardware
Manual Awning to
Solera®Hybrid Awning
(For Aftermarket Applications)

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Introduction
System Information
The Solera®Hybrid Awning is the next best thing to a power
awning. Simple crank operation makes setting up camp fast
and easy, and the Hybrid locks into place when retracted for
safe travel. Skip the hassle and cost of wiring and enjoy an
easy DIY upgrade from a manual awning.
NOTE: The LCI Solera®Universal Hardware kit for a manual
to hybrid conversion will ONLY t Dometic and Carefree
awnings.
Additional Information Sources
Additional information about this product can be obtained
from www.lci1.com/support or by using the myLCI app.
Replacement components can be ordered from https://
store.lci1.com/ or by using the myLCI app. The myLCI app is
available for free on iTunes®for iPhone®and iPad®and also
on Google Play™for Android™users.
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Inc.
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Safety Information
Warning, Caution and Danger symbols indicate that an
installation procedure has a safety risk involved and may
cause death, serious injury or property damage if not
performed safely and within the parameters set forth in this
manual.
Parts List
Manual awnings that contain springs use tension for ease
of operation and can be harmful to the end user should the
stored tension come unbound. Cotter pins, travel locks and
cam locks are installed and MUST be used to contain the
tension when the system is being serviced.
MOVING PARTS CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR CUT. KEEP
CLEAR AND USE CAUTION.
FAILURE TO USE THE INSTALLED SAFETY FEATURES
MAY RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO
THE UNIT AND/OR VOIDING A WARRANTY.
Universal Kit No. Description
434725 Solera Hybrid 60.5” Short Arm,
2-position Pitch Standard Kit - Black
434726 Solera Hybrid 60.5” Short Arm,
2-position Pitch Standard Kit - White
434727 Solera Hybrid 69” Tall Arm, Innite
Pitch Standard Kit - Black
434728 Solera Hybrid 69” Tall Arm Innite
Pitch Standard Kit - White

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Preparation
Resources Required
• Additional Qualied Assistants
• Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun
• Appropriate Drive and Drill Bits
• Socket Wrench
• 3/8” Socket
• Rivet Gun
• Locking Pliers
• Ladder
• Silicone Sealant
• Non-permanent Method of Marking
Conversion
Dometic Manual Awning to Solera Hybrid Awning
NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST
have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit.
NOTE: This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler
side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” is
the right hand side of the awning when facing the awning
from the exterior of the unit. The “idler side” is the left
hand side of the awning when facing the awning from the
exterior of the unit.
NOTE: When converting a Dometic Manual Awning to
a Solera Hybrid Awning, the converted awning will be
approximately 2” wider than the initial awning. Be sure
there are no obstructions that may interfere with the
installation of the support arm assemblies PRIOR to
beginning the conversion process.
1. Unlock the travel locks, move the cam lock to the roll out
position and extend the awning approximately 12”.
2. Insert a cotter pin (Fig.1C) into the end cap (Fig.1A) at
each end of the awning.
3. On the drive side of the awning, and with an assistant
holding the roll tube, use a 3/8” socket to remove the bolt
securing the drive head (Fig.1B) to the support arm (Fig.1D).
Fig.1
A B
C D

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4. Separate the drive head from the support arm and
secure the support arm to the unit in the travel position.
5. Remove the fasteners from the upper mounting bracket
(Fig.2A) of the support arm assembly.
6. Detach the support arm assembly from the lower
mounting bracket.
7. Remove the fasteners from the lower mounting bracket
(Fig.3A) of the support arm assembly.
THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION. IMPROPER
HANDLING COULD CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Fig.2
8. Firmly take hold of the drive head with a pair of locking
pliers (Fig.4). Remove the cotter pin from the end cap and
move the cam lock to the roll up position.
NOTE: Padding the locking pliers will prevent the
scratching of components.
Fig.3 A
B
9. Slowly release all of the tension by rotating the drive
head with the locking pliers.
10. Using an appropriately-sized drill bit, drill out the rivets
securing the end cap to the roll tube.
11. Remove the end cap and spring assembly (Fig.5B)
from the roll tube (Fig.5A).
Fig.4
A
Fig.5
A

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A B
Fig.6
12. Place the Solera end cap (Fig.6B) on the end of the roll
tube (Fig.6A), making sure it is properly seated and the roll
tube channel is aligned with the channel on the end cap.
13. Secure the Solera end cap to the roll tube with the
provided rivets.
NOTE: It may be necessary to drill out the previous holes
in order to accommodate the larger-sized rivets.
14. Insert the Solera drive head assembly shaft (Fig.7B)
into the end cap (Fig.7A).
NOTE: When identifying the drive head assembly from the
idler head assembly, the drive head assembly will have the
eye bolt for the crank (Fig.7C) and manual override plug
(Fig.7D). The idler head assembly will not.
Fig.7
15. Align the holes in the shaft and end cap and secure
with the provided #8 - 32 x ½” wax screw (Fig.8).
NOTE: Keep the head of the wax screw 1/8” from fastened
to avoid compromising the structural integrity of the wax screw.
Fig.8
16. Place the drive support arm assembly directly under
the awning rail so the top of the mount arm is touching the
bottom of the rail.
17. Slide the drive support arm assembly outward to align
below the holes of the awning that was removed before
securing the upper bracket.
NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and
holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.
B
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C

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18. Secure the upper section of the drive mount arm to the
unit with 2 of the provided #14 x 1 ¼” screws (Fig.9).
NOTE: Do NOT install fasteners to the lower and middle
sections of the wall mount arm at this time.
Fig.10 Fig.11
21. Use the manual crank to fully extend the awning. See
“Operation” section of this manual.
22. Secure the lower (Fig.10) and middle (Fig.11) sections
of the drive and idler mount arms to the unit with the
provided #14 x 1 ¼” screws or rivets. Make sure the arm
is square on the unit wall. (There will be 2 screws in the
lower holes and 2 screws in the middle holes).
NOTE: For units with berglass sidewalls, LCI requires the
use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections of
the mount arm.
NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and
holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.
23. Repeat Steps 22-23 for the idler mount arm.
Fig.9
19. Repeat Steps 3-18 for the idler side of the awning,
skipping all cam lock instructions.
NOTE: Because the converted awning is approximately 2”
wider than the previous awning, the support arm assembly
on the idler side will NOT align with the previous holes.
NOTE: The idler head does NOT have a cam lock. The
cotter pin is holding all the tension of the spring assembly.
NOTE: Be sure to handle the assembly with care and
always have a secure hold of the idler head.
20. Once the drive and idler side conversions are
complete, cut the nylon ties containing the support arm
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Carefree Manual Awning to Solera Hybrid Awning
NOTE: All screws supporting the awning assembly MUST
have a backer within the structure of the wall of the unit.
NOTE: This manual will refer to the “drive side” and “idler
side” throughout for various instructions. The “drive side” is
the right hand side of the awning when facing the awning
from the exterior of the unit. The “idler side” is the left
hand side of the awning when facing the awning from the
exterior of the unit.
1. Unlock the travel locks, move the cam lock to the roll out
position and extend the awning approximately 12”.
2. Insert a cotter pin (Fig.12A) into the end cap (Fig.12B)
at each end of the awning.
NOTE: Some Carefree systems do not have a hole on the
drive end cap for the cotter pin. In this instance, the cam
lock MUST remain in the roll out position until it is time to
release the tension in the springs.
Fig.12
A
B
NOTE: Some Carefree systems are equipped with a cam lock
assist on the drive side of the awning. If equipped, remove the
cam lock assist (Fig.13B) from the lock pin (Fig.13A), making
sure the cam lock remains in the roll out position.
A B
Fig.13
3. With an assistant holding the roll tube (Fig.14A), remove
the fastener securing the drive head (Fig.14B) to the
support arm.
A B
Fig.14
4. Separate the drive head from the support arm and
secure the support arm to the unit in the travel position.

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5. Remove the fasteners from the upper mounting bracket
(Fig.15) of the support arm assembly.
6. Detach the support arm assembly from the lower
mounting bracket.
7. Remove the fasteners from the lower mounting bracket
(Fig.16) of the support arm assembly.
8. Firmly take hold of the drive head with a pair of locking
pliers (Fig.17). Remove the cotter pin, if equipped, from the
end cap and move the cam lock to the roll up position.
NOTE: Padding the locking pliers will prevent the
scratching of components.
THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION. IMPROPER
HANDLING COULD CAUSE DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
9. Slowly release all of the tension by rotating the drive
head with the locking pliers.
10. Remove the 3 screws securing the end cap (Fig.18B)
to the roll tube (Fig.18A).
Fig.16Fig.15
Fig.17
A B
Fig.18

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11. Remove the end cap (Fig.19C) and spring assembly
(Fig.19B) from the roll tube (Fig.19A).
A B C
Fig.19
12. Place the Solera end cap (Fig.20B) on the end of the
roll tube (Fig.20A), making sure it is properly seated and
the roll tube channel is aligned with the channel on the
end cap.
A B
Fig.20
13. Secure the Solera end cap to the roll tube with the
provided rivets.
NOTE: It may be necessary to drill out the previous holes
in order to accommodate the larger sized rivets.
14. Insert the Solera drive head assembly shaft (Fig.21B)
into the end cap (Fig.21A).
NOTE: When determining the drive head assembly from
the idler head assembly, the drive head assembly will have
an override plug (Fig.21C), while the idler head assembly
will not.
15. Align the holes from the shaft on the head to the end
cap and secure with the provided #8 - 32 x ½” wax screw
(Fig.22).
NOTE: Keep the head of the wax screw 1/8” from fastened
to avoid compromising the structural integrity of the wax screw.
Fig.21
16. Place the drive support arm assembly directly under the
awning rail so the top of the mount arm is touching the bottom
of the rail. Secure the upper section of the drive mount arm
to the unit with 2 of the provided #14 x 1 ¼” screws, aligned
directly below the holes of the awning removed (Fig.23).
B
AC
Fig.22

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NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and
holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.
NOTE: Do NOT install fasteners to the lower and middle
sections of the wall mount arm at this time.
17. Repeat Steps 3-16 for the idler side of the awning,
skipping all cam lock instructions.
Fig.23
NOTE: The idler head does NOT have a cam lock,
therefore the cotter pin is holding all the tension of the
spring assembly.
NOTE: Be sure to handle with care and always have a
secure hold of the idler head.
18. Once the drive and idler side conversions are
complete, cut the nylon ties containing the support arm
assemblies.
19. Use the manual crank to fully extend the awning. See
“Operation” section of this manual.
20. Secure the lower (Fig.24) and middle (Fig.25) sections
of the drive and idler mount arms to the unit with the
provided #14 x 1 ¼” screws or rivets. Make sure arms are
square to the unit. (There will be 2 screws in the lower
holes and 2 screws in the middle holes.)
NOTE: Silicone sealant MUST be used on all screws and
holes to prevent water from inltrating the unit.
NOTE: For units with berglass sidewalls, LCI requires the
use of rivets for securing the lower and middle sections of
the mount arm.
Fig.24 Fig.25

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Operation
NOTE: If the unit is equipped with a locking latch, be sure
to unlock the latch prior to extending the awning. After
retraction and before travel, be sure to lock the support
arms back into place.
Extending the Awning
1. Locate the crank handle for the awning (Fig.27A).
2. Insert the hook end of the crank handle into the eye bolt
on the drive head (Fig. 26A).
3. Turn the crank handle so the eye bolt rotates in a
clockwise direction and fully extend the awning.
NOTE: Keeping the handle as parallel to the support arm
assembly as possible makes it easier to turn.
NOTE: Extension is considered complete when the fabric
is completely unrolled, the valance is hanging down from
the roll tube and a section of the roll tube is exposed
(Fig. 28).
TYING THE ROLL TUBE DOWN ONCE THE
AWNING IS EXTENDED WILL NOT ALLOW THE
FREE FLOATING SUPPORT ARMS TO WORK AS
DESIGNED AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
AWNING OR UNIT.
Fig.26
Fig.27
Fig.28
A
roll tube drive head
fabric
polycord
fabric
valance
valance
polycord
A

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Retracting the Awning
NOTE: The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch
(see Adjusting Pitch).
1. Locate the crank handle for the awning (Fig.30A).
2. Insert the hook end of the crank handle into the eye bolt on
the drive head (Fig. 29A).
3. Turn the crank handle so the eye bolt rotates in a
counterclockwise direction until the awning is fully retracted.
NOTE: Keeping the handle as parallel to the support arm
assembly as possible makes it easier to turn.
A
Fig.29
Fig.30
Fig.31 Fig.32
Adjusting Pitch
NOTE: The awning will pitch itself to purge the pooling
of excess water and may dump a significant amount of
water without notice.
NOTE: Pitch can be set by adjusting the pitch arm to tip
one side of the awning to allow water runoff.
1. Extend the awning to the fully open position.
2. Choose the side of the awning for optimum shade
or convenient water runoff. Pull downward on the joint
of the pitch arm until desired pitch is set (Fig. 31A).
Belleville washers and bolt (Fig. 31B) allow for the joint
to remain in the position set by the operator.
NOTE: Some awnings are equipped with a 2-position
pitch arm (Fig.32). The 2-position arm can be set in
the pitch position or snapped into a straight position by
pushing the release button (Fig.32A) and sliding the
sleeve (Fig.32B).
NOTE: Do not push the joint of the pitch arm up past
the point where the two sections are in a straight line.
This will put tension on the gas strut, which can cause
the strut to break.
NOTE: The awning can be retracted without resetting
the pitch.
NOTE: If the pitch arm does not hold position, it can be
tightened by adjusting the bolt (Fig.31B) in the center of
the joint.
A
B
A
B
Slide
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SoSolera Hybrid Awning Troubleshooting
What's Happening? What Should Be Done?
Awning won’t open or close. If optional travel locks are installed, ensure that they have
been unlocked.
Awning pitch won’t stay in the at position.
Check for bad gas strut.
Check pitch arm bolt for proper tension. (High winds can
cause the pitch arm to deviate from the at position due to
the built-in safety feature of the awning.)
Make sure all 3 washers are in the proper location of the
pitch arm.
Awning doesn’t close all the way.
The awning is considered completely closed as long as the
outer arm is overlapping the mount arm. This overlap can vary.
Ensure there are no obstructions in the support arm
assemblies preventing the awning from closing.
Verify the fabric is square from unit to roll tube and is
rolling up straight on the roll tube.
Awning seems to wobble when extending or
retracting.
Ensure the bolts that hold the head to the support arm
assemblies are tight.
Ensure the end caps are seated properly on the roll tube.
Ensure the shaft coming out of the head going to the end
cap isn’t bent.
Ensure the mount arms are properly secured to the wall.
Ensure no part of the support arm assemblies are bent.
Ensure the wear collar spacers are all properly located in
the support arm assemblies.
Awning rolls up backward.
The awning fabric should always be above the roll
tube. However, if the crank handle is operated past full
extension, the awning will roll up backwards. This is not a
defect. To correct the fabric orientation, simply operate the
crank handle in the retract direction and the awning will
then extend to its correct orientation and normal operation
can resume.

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Maintenance
Fabric Care
NOTE: If the awning is retracted while wet, extend the
awning and let it dry as soon as conditions allow before
retracting. This will help prevent the formation of mildew
and add greatly to the life of the awning. Mildew does not
form on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt
and grime.
NOTE: Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic fabric
using a mixture of ¼cup of dish soap and 5 gallons of
warm water. Liberally apply the mixture on the top of the
fabric and retract the awning for 5 minutes. This will apply
the mixture to the bottom of the fabric as well. Extend the
awning and hose off with fresh water. Repeat if necessary.
Allow to dry before retracting.

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