Lippert Components Solera User manual

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Solera®Hybrid Awning
Installation and Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
CCD-0001259
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................ 2
Prior To Installation .................................... 2
Resources Required ................................... 2
Installation .............................................. 4
Securing the Fabric .................................... 6
Seal Wall Penetrations ................................. 6
Operation ............................................... 7
Extending the Awning ................................. 7
Retracting the Awning ................................. 8
Adjusting Pitch ......................................... 8
Maintenance .......................................... 10
Fabric Care .......................................... 10
Additional Product Information ..................... 10
Solera®
Hybrid Awning
Installation and
Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)

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Introduction
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.
Additionally, the pitch arm assembly allows for rain dump
and adjustable pitch features. The pitch arm assembly also
provides added stability.
This manual refers 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 “drive side” head has a crank
eyelet. The “idler side” is the left hand side of the awning
when facing the awning from the exterior of the unit.
Prior To Installation
All screws supporting the awning assembly must have a
backer within the structure of the wall of the unit. Refer to
the unit manufacturer for proper location.
Resources Required
•1 to 3 People, Depending on Task
•Cordless or Electric Drill or Screw Gun
•Appropriate Drive Bits
•Appropriate Drive Sockets
•Rivet Gun (If Needed)
•Silicone Sealant or Butyl Tape
•Screwdriver, Flat Blade
•Screwdriver, Phillips
•Medium to Fine File
•Silicone Lubricant
•Non-Permanent Method of Marking
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES FOR THE SOLERA HYBRID AWNING.
OPERATING THE SOLERA HYBRID AWNING IN ANY
OTHER MANNER THAN DESCRIBED MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO THE RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE UNIT OR THE AWNING ASSEMBLY AS WELL
AS VOIDING THE LIPPERT COMPONENTS LIMITED
WARRANTY.

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Installation
Installing the Awning Rail (if necessary)
NOTE: Awning rail not included.
1. Position the awning rail along the line where roof and wall meet or:
A. For pitched awnings - A minimum of 6.00" above doors or windows
B. Foratawnings-Aminimumof2.50"abovedoorsorwindows
2. Makesuretheawningrailislevelandparallelwiththeoorlineoftheunit (Fig.1).
3. After determining the awning rail’s proper location, mark its position with a non-permanent method of marking.
4. Apply silicone sealant or Butyl tape to seal the back of the awning rail.
5. Align the awning rail on the wall and secure with #10 x 3/4" Zinc Phillips pan head screws (not included), using all
fastener holes.
Floor Line
Front Facing View
A
B
C
B
Fig.1
Letter Description
AAwning Rail
BSupport Arm Assembly
CRoll Tube Assembly

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awning rail
Floor Line
Installation
1. Mark the position of the centerlines of the support arm
assemblies on the awning rail. Ensure the position of
the support arm assemblies will not interfere with any
lights, vents or other unit features.
Fig.2
2. Using a non-permanent method of marking, mark a
perpendicularlinefromtheawningraildowntotheoor
line. This is the centerline of the support arm assembly
(Fig.2).
Awning Width is from Centerline to
Centerline of Support Arm Assemblies

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Setting the Awning Height
Best commercial practice for setting the awning height
is to push the top of the support arm assemblies up to
beushwiththebottomoftheawningrail.Theawning
height can be adjusted lower if desired, but ensure that the
distance from the awning rail to the top of the support arm
assemblies is consistent at both ends of the awning.
1. Make sure the awning assembly is square on the unit
prior to mounting the bottom two screws.
NOTE: Four 3/16" x 0.450" aluminum rivets can be used
in place of the two middle and two lower screws when
installing support arms on laminated walls.
2. Remove the tape from the fabric.
3. Unroll a small portion of fabric.
NOTE: The following steps will require three people: One
to feed the polycord into the awning rail channel and two
to walk the support arm assemblies along the awning rail
while the fabric slides into position.
1. Slide the polycord into the awning rail channel and walk
the support arm assemblies and fabric down the awning
rail channel until the support arm assemblies are in line
with the centerline marks made previously.
2. Lift the support arm assembly up and secure by setting
the awning assembly to the desired height and attaching it
to the side of the unit with two #14 x 1 1/4" plain hex head
self-tapping screws at the top (Fig.5) and two #14 x 1 1/4"
plain hex head self-tapping screws at the bottom (Fig.6).
3. Insert the drive head assembly shaft into the end cap
(Fig.3). Align the holes and secure with the #8 waxed
screw. Repeat process for idler head assembly at
opposite end.
NOTE: Keep the head of the waxed screw approximately
1/8" away from being fully fastened to avoid compromising
the structural integrity of the waxed screw.
Fig.3
Fig.4
4. Useaatbladescrewdrivertospreadopeneither
end of the awning rail channel on the installation side
(Fig.4A).
5. To protect the fabric from damage during installation,
file any sharp edges or burrs from the awning rail
channel.
6. Apply silicone lubricant to the inside of the awning
rail channel (Fig.4B).
A
B
Fig.5 Fig.6

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Seal Wall Penetrations
Seal all fastener locations and wire penetrations to protect
against water intrusion (Fig.9).
Fig.7
Fig.8
Securing the Fabric
1. Extend and retract the awning several times to ensure
that the fabric is square on the roll tube.
2. Secure the fabric in the awning rail no more than
1.00" inside the edge of the fabric on both ends using a
#6 x 1/2" hex head screw.
3. Install the screw down through the awning rail into the
fabric and the polycord (Fig.8).
awning rail 1"
fabric stitching
Fig.9
3. Use the crank handle (Fig.10A) to extend the awning
(see “Operation” section of this manual). Install the
remaining two #14 x 1 1/4" plain hex head self-tapping
screws at any of the three locations shown (Fig.7) in the
center of the support arm. Repeat this process for the
opposite awning support arm assembly.
possible
fastener
locations

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roll tube drive head
fabric
polycord
fabric
valance
Awning extension is complete when the fabric is fully
unrolled, the valance is hanging down from the roll tube
and a section of the roll tube is exposed (Fig.12).
Operation
Fig.10
A
Fig.11
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 awning crank handle for the awning (Fig.10A).
2. Insert the hook end of the crank handle into the eye bolt on
the drive head (Fig.11A).
3. Turn the crank handle so the eye bolt rotates in a clockwise
direction to fully extend the awning.
NOTE: Keeping the crank handle as parallel to the support
arm assembly as possible makes it easier to extend or retract
the awning.
Fig.12
DO NOT EXTEND AWNING WITHOUT UNLOCKING
LATCH. EXTENDING AWNING WHILE LOCKED
MAY CAUSE PRODUCT DAMAGE. ALWAYS CHECK
LOCKING LATCH STATUS BEFORE EXTENDING
AWNING.
A 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
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Retracting the Awning
The awning can be retracted without resetting the pitch
(see Adjusting Pitch).
1. Locate the crank handle for the awning (Fig.10A).
2. Insert the hook end of the crank handle into the eye bolt on
the drive head (Fig.11A).
3. Turn the crank handle so the eye bolt rotates in a
counterclockwise direction to fully retract the awning.
NOTE: Keeping the crank handle as parallel to the support
arm assembly as possible makes it easier to extend or retract
the awning.
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.13A).
Belleville washers and bolt (Fig.13B) 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.14). The 2-position arm can be set in
the pitch position or snapped into a straight position by
pushing the release button (Fig.14A) and sliding the
sleeve (Fig.14B).
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.14C) in the center of
the joint.
A
B
A
B
Slide
Fig.13
Fig.14
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Solera®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
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Maintenance
Fabric Care
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.
Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic fabric as follows:
1. Make a mixture of 1/4 cup of dish soap to 5 gallons of
warm water.
2. Liberally apply the mixture on the top of the fabric.
3. Retract the awning for 5 minutes. This will apply the
mixture to the bottom of the fabric as well.
4. Extend the awning and hose off with fresh water.
Repeat if necessary.
5. Allow to dry before retracting awning.
Additional Product Information
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from www.lci1.com/support or by downloading the free
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Notes

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