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1. RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FRTA Model Number FRTA Serial Number Hardware Model Number Hardware Serial Number Date Purchased Retailer Qualified Installer CANADA SERVICE CENTER amp CE OFFICE Dometic Corporation Dometic Corporation 46 Zatonski Unit 3 Please Visit 2320 Industrial Parkway Brantford ON N3T 5L8 www eDometic com Elkhart IN 46518 CANADA HARDWARE 8273000 8483000 8430000 8440000 FRTA FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY SUNCHASER 8500 9000 Read these instructions carefully These instructions MUST stay with this product DEALER LOCATIONS INTRODUCTION This awning hereinafter referred to as awning or product is designed and intended for use on RVs with straight sides For curved sides please see the separate Hardware List in the Dealer Service Manual for the appropriate model This awning can be installed by one person with brief help from additional personnel Use these instructions to ensure cor rect installation function and operation of product Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify appearances and specifications without notice TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUISTMONE case rn te cretion r r Semele a Menard ge A e asadas Armes 2 BS SIN oie vis sein eth ke tes ae ee ee tse ee ee ee oes cae Ble ddA letal llei ade 2 IMPORTANIESAFETY ANS PRUC TIONG iaa condones cacao O a 3 ZAS2. LIMITED ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY THE SELLER NAMED BELOW MAKES THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE DOMETIC PRODUCT 1 This Warranty is made only to the first purchaser hereinafter referred to as the Original Purchaser who acquires the product for his own use and is installed and operated within the continental United States and Canada 2 This Warranty will be in effect for one 1 year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser It is suggested that the original purchaser retain a copy of the dated bill of sale as evidence of the date of purchase 3 This Warranty covers only specified parts which shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use This warranty does NOT cover conditions unrelated to the material and workmanship of the product Such unrelated conditions include but are not limited to a damage not reported within seven 7 days of ownership b failure or damage caused by storms rain water pooling or any acts of God c faulty installation and any damage resulting from such d the need for normal maintenance and any damage resulting from the failure to provide such maintenance e failure to follow Sellers instructions for use of this product f any accident to or misuse of any part of this product and any alteration by anyone other than the Seller or its authorized representative g damage or failure caused by installation of accessories not manufactured and marketed by the Se
3. 2 86 Tall 76 86 Main Arm ace Length al we Arm Length Tall Si e 54 EDO Adjustable A Siete on 5 heath ur a a Secondary Short 44 1 2 Rafter 4212 32112 44 1 2 53 1 2 53 1 2 a A Tally saa Standard o be tal hr aes ee y Standard Duty hardware may be used if awning FRTA is 21 wide or less Heavy Duty hardware MUST be used if awning FRTA is greater than 21 wide Models 8273000 X 08 and 8483000 X 08 hardware has 1 Short and 1 Tall Arm Rafter assembly This hardware is intended for use on fifth wheel RVs PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION A Door Roller And Edge Guard Optional CUE Do NOT allow corner of entry door to contact awning fabric Otherwise premature wear or tearing of awning fabric could occur If there s potential for a squared corner entry door to contact awning fabric a door roller kit NOT IN CLUDED must be installed y Rounded corner doors may NOT require a door roller kit if there is no potential for dam age to awning fabric See subsection A Optional Components on page 3 to order door roller kits 2 1 Install door roller See FIG 1 a Place door roller at upper corner opposite to hinge of outer entry door Face roller out and 1 4 to 3 8 above door b Place and tighten self drilling screws pro vided through mounting holes and into door 1 4 3 8 Above Door Outer Entry Door Position Wheel Di
4. ARSS A e a a A o eranan A Ar oits dadao 3 ES FE NVOTA SE ae iene sar aie E N e ee rae A A a e aa da hrie ated daala as 3 Cspot ple E ANA e a a E A A tanen niei Tieni 3 D General Safety MeSSage sareni Er eea eade loves EO N EE aatres te erai iai E E A E E E A A eee en a 3 GENERAL INGO RIMAS Newent E heme ak ence ie hee er o Re oi E A vaca cs e lio cca 3 AsO ONOM aE OM EAS A ier We sere e E A a cock e IA E on A AL 3 SPECIFICA NONS eee Soret E ee o e A e a a a a ee NEE de r a 4 EM A Steet aes ene 5 ME E nae peat Score A A A 4 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION si A ladran A COR eee 5 Aa DoorRollenAndaEGGexs wand patie A e a E A A A A era Mes aaas 5 A E O A NS A A A IA A 5 Co Preparewilh gaol la El CU A a a O A A A A ea Se ee a 3 Dr EDeMe AWIN CAE Oi a aes AA E s Bie ade a eea A APA e a a E 6 INSTALAN sn at RS E A iii OEI eG De a ia a a e Ae ART AGA he tre 7 A nstallbee Hight Swilerm lr Appi Caie at E E E a earras ces oa o dr os fous e taste idas 7 ales tec o e A A E e aa a e oa ataa aaa d 8 C msl TouMomMingDraAcKe tS aid a ao a e A a a ae aeaa aeaea E a a aR ane R anai 8 D anstallbBOrOre MOB N Und Dacia sy a e Roan deans eS AR ol dives ens ics e ae te ei 9 A o o A A oe et E cath ar Se ie cron r a ce a a eam pete A eee 10 F Release Preset Tension ee CARRE ie Rd ele ore ROMER Mr cry Ny eR E A A RO tn Me 11 G Secme AWnNNI Fabric TO Aw ml gal ad roo cocoa tdci au Tahad ern ansaa den rae tast darla evan dts ici eee 11 H LED Light C
5. Claims must be submitted in writing to the Dometic Warranty Department for arbitration 12 All products except those specifically built for commercial use are warranted only when installed on vehicles built to current edition R V LA A119 2 and C R V A Z 240 Standards 13 The Seiler reserves the right to change the design of any product without notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in products previously manufactured REVISION DOMETIC LLC Form No 3104715 069 09 11 Warranty Department Replaces 3104715 051 2320 Industrial Parkway French 3108128 053 Elkhart Indiana 46515 2011 Dometic LLC Phone 574 294 2511 LaGrange IN 46761 Fax 574 389 3975
6. and disconnect positive 12 Vdc terminal from supply battery BEFORE drilling or cutting into RV Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury Drill 3 16 diameter holes through marked mounting hole locations and into solid structure of RV Drill 7 32 diameter holes if drilling into O steel 5 NULA ALWAYS use sealant on clean parts and surfaces where fasteners enter RV s roof and or walls Otherwise water leakage could occur Apply sealant to 14 10 X 3 hex head screw threads Then piace and tighten screws through top mounting bracket and into solid structure of RV See FIG 7 FIG 8 FIG 9 amp FIG 15 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 for opposite side 7 Lift and place top casting onto top mounting bracket s top pivot Then push squeeze main rafter into main arm until arm safety lock snaps securely in place See FIG 14 amp FIG 16 8 Repeat step 7 for opposite side D Install Bottom Mounting Brackets I 1 Latch bottom mounting bracket onto patio foot located on bottom of adjustable arm See FIG 17 Adjustable Arm z Bottom Mounting Patio Foot Bracket 2 Make sure top casting is still resting on top mounting bracket s top pivot See FIG 16 INSTALL AWNING 3 IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD Verify mounting surface on RV is flat has solid structural backing where fasteners penetrate surface and will safely and securely support prod
7. ation for LED switch installa tion 111110 388 Install a 3 A fuse installer sup plied at fuse panel for positive 12 Vdc power for connection to awning Wiring hole location will be near RH top casting See FIG 4 Make appropriate wiring connections inside RV Wiring connections to awning through outside RV wall will be made later See instructions included with your LED light switch for additional wiring instruc tions INSTALL AWNING B Insert Awning Fabric Into Awning Rail 1 With awning safety lock lever in roll down posi tion unfurl awning fabric 1 revolution N Unfurling 1 revolution will allow enough space between RV wall and awning hard ware to guide fabric as it is inserted into awning rail 2 LIFTING HAZARD Use proper lifting technique and control when lifting product Failure to obey this caution could result in injury With one person grasping each arm assembly carefully lift entire awning assembly upright Then carry awning to prepared flared awning rail end See FIG 12 FIG 12 lt A Awning Rail Assembly a tt Ses eae 3 While one person guides awning fabric into aw ning rail carefully move carry awning assem bly to predetermined location See FIG 12 To determine correct awning location see subsection D Determine Awning Loca tion on page 6 A stepladder may be necessary to reach awning rail At least two other people ar
8. e required to hold and control awning hardware until e both top mounting brackets are cor rectly installed e both bottom mounting brackets are correctly installed e both patio feet are securely latched into bottom mounting brackets C Install Top Mounting Brackets 3 1 When awning is in predetermined location ex tend both adjustable arms down to help support awning assembly y To determine correct awning location see subsection D Determine Awning Loca tion on page 6 a Pull lift handle out and CAREFULLY extend adjustable arm until patio foot contacts floor ground See FIG 13 b With FRTA at same height approximately as awning rail release lift handle to lock in position See FIG 8 amp FIG 13 c Repeat steps a through b for opposite side 2 Pushin one side tab of arm safety lock then the other to disengage main rafter from main arm See FIG 14 Arm Safety Lock INSTALL AWNING 3 Make sure main rafter is aligned directly behind and centered with main arm Then carefully pull main rafter away from main arm toward RV and mark hole locations for top mounting brack et See FIG 7 FIG 8 FIG 9 amp FIG 15 14 10 X 3 Hex Head Screw Top Mounting Bracket 4 PARO FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Verify there are no obstacles inside RV s roof and or walls wires pipes etc Shut OFF gas supply disconnect 120 Vac power from RV
9. ed when routing wiring through RV wall If grommet is NOT used use heat shrink tubing where wiring will pass through RV wall A Test Operation Operate awning according to Operating Instruc tions to verify all parts are functioning correctly B Secure Awning For Travel 131 2 Fully close awning See Close Awning in Oper ating Instructions Verify awning is secure for travel See Prepare Awning For Travel in Operating Instructions C Keep Literature ol NOTICE ALWAYS seal wiring against weather and moisture where wiring enters RV s roof and or walls Otherwise water leakage could occur Pull wiring through wiring hole and grommet Y If grommet is NOT used make sure seal ant will also provide effective and perma nent protection against wire damage WOLA JE Verify the positive 12 Vdc ter minal is disconnected from supply battery Oth erwise damage to unit could occur Connect LED switch wiring to the factory pre wired LED light strip y See instructions included with your LED 2 switch kit installer supplied for additional wiring instructions Secure wiring to prevent pinching or other dam age during awning operation Allow enough slack in wiring to safely ac commodate possible fabric movement Instructions contain valuable information for prod uct use and consumer safety A Keep BOTH the Installation and Operat ing Instructions with product Dometic
10. ely support product Otherwise product may become un stable and could detach bend collapse Fail ure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury Find a solid structure in RV wail for support of top mounting brackets Do NOT fasten top mounting bracket over awning rail and against rubber cap molding if RV s roof construction has rounded corners Otherwise water leakage could occur The relationship between solid structure and awning rail will determine location of top mount Awning Safety ing brackets Possible positions for top mounting Lock Lever brackets include Direction RH End Cap e Mounting OVER awning rail See FIG 7 Do NOT use this position if top mount Awning Safety Lock 6 IMPACT OR PINCH HAZARD 2 ing brackets will contact rubber cap Do NOT remove cotter pin from torsion rod at molding on RV roof with rounded cor end cap until BOTH top castings are secured ners to corresponding main arms and awning safety e Mounting BELOW awning rail See FIG 8 lock lever is in roll down position Otherwise e Mounting ON awning rail See FIG 9 rapid casting spin off will occur Spring tension will attempt to spin the hardware and or fabric rail is too wide has drip channel and roller tube quickly and unexpectedly Failure to interferes with top mounting brackets obey this warning could result in death or seri See FIG 10 ous injury Straighten remove and discard cott
11. er pin from left end of torsion rod LH end cap only See FIG 6 y Install top bracket spacers if awning See subsection A Optional Com ponents on page 3 to order top bracket spacers Top Mounting Bracket Mounting Over Rail Awning Rail With Drip Channel 2 Make sure arm assemblies do not restrict use of doors windows etc See FIG 11 Mounting On Rail Arm Assemblies INSTALL AWNING A Install LED Light Switch If Applicable An LED light switch installer supplied is required for awning models equipped with an LED light strip Skip this subsection if awning is NOT equipped with an LED light strip pap 1 EWARQUNMO ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD supply RED wire to switch Otherwise damage to unit could occur Alternatively a 3 A inline fuse may be used between positive 12 Vdc power supply RED wire and switch 5 Route wiring inside RV to general location where connections to awning hardware will be Disconnect 120 Vac power from RV Failure to made obey this warning could result in death or seri Allow enough wiring length to pass through ous injury outside RV wall hole will be drilled later 2 111038 Disconnect the positive 12 Vdc terminal from supply battery Otherwise damage to unit could occur oye 35 Do NOT expose switch to weath er extreme temperatures or long hours in direct sunlight Find a suitable loc
12. g using servicing performing maintenance on this product Incorrect installation operation servicing maintaining of this product can lead to seri ous injury Follow all instructions GENERAL INFORMATION A Optional Components 1 830304 Door Roller Kit 1 830304 003 Door Roller Kits 50 Pack 1 3109623 003 Top Bracket Spacer 1 3109623 550 Top Bracket Spacers 50 Pack 3104781 004 Bottom Spacer Kit 1 Pair 1 3104781 103 Bottom Spacer Kits 10 Pair The installation MUST comply with all ap plicable local and national codes including the latest edition of the following standards U S A e ANSI NFPA70 National Electrical Code NEC e ANSI NFPA 1192 Recreational Vehicles Code CANADA e CSAC22 1 Parts amp Il Canadian Electri cal Code e CSA Z240 RV Series Recreational Vehicles D General Safety Messages NANA Failure to obey the following warn ings could result in death or serious injury e This product MUST be installed serviced by a qualified service technician e Do NOT modify this product in any way Modifica tion can be extremely hazardous e IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD This product should be installed in a controlled environment inside Do NOT install product during windy conditions or when wind is expected Otherwise product could move unpredictably become un stable and could detach bend collapse yee ees Short 64 76 54 e 61 76
13. ings could result in death or serious injury Drill 3 16 diameter holes through marked mounting hole locations and into solid structure of RV Drill 7 32 diameter holes if drilling into steel fe ALWAYS use sealant on clean parts and surfaces where fasteners enter RV s roof and or walls Otherwise water leakage could occur Apply sealant to 414 hex head screw threads Then place and tighten screws through bottom mounting bracket and into solid structure of RV 8 Repeat steps 1 through 7 for opposite side Install Stop Bolts NOTICE Install shoulder bolt stop bolt to help prevent over travel of arm assembly Before proceeding with stop bolt installation 2 Bottom mounting bracket MUST be installed e Patio foot MUST be latched into bottom mounting bracket e Lift handle MUST be locked in position er 1 Pull lift handle out and slide main arm up by one hole only Then release lift handle to lock in posi tion See FIG 13 INSTALL AWNING 2 Place 5 16 18 X 1 shoulder stop bolt through highest fully exposed hole in adjustable arm nearest bottom edge of main arm Then secure with 5 16 18 lock nut See FIG 20 5 16 18 5 16 18 X 1 Shoulder Stop Bolt 3 Pull lift handle out and slide main arm down until it rests on stop bolt Then release lift handle to lock in position See FIG 13 amp FIG 20 y Top casting should now clear top pivot by 1 2 when a
14. ll positioned cor rectly directly in front of top brackets then mark location of awning fabric edges on awning rail Pull one edge of awning fabric approximately 1 4 beyond marked position Then secure with 6 X 7 16 TEK screw through awning rail ap proximately 2 from fabric edge See FIG 22 6 X 7 16 TEK Screw Awning Rail E ha AURA y Fabric Edge INSTALL AWNING J Pull to stretch opposite edge of awning fabric approximately 3 4 Then secure with 6 X 7 16 TEK screw through awning rail approximately 2 from fabric edge H LED Light Connections If Equipped im VERIFY INSTALLATION Skip this subsection if awning is NOT equipped with an LED light strip FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Verify there are no obstacles inside RV s roof and or walls wires pipes etc Shut OFF gas supply disconnect 120 Vac power from RV and disconnect positive 12 Vdc terminal from supply battery BEFORE drilling or cutting into RV Failure to obey these warnings could result in death or serious injury With awning open drill 1 5 8 diameter hole through outside wall of RV near RH top casting and under awning rail y Make sure location will allow LED wiring 2 to pass through wall without interference Do NOT pinch wiring or allow wir ing to rub against sharp edges If wiring is dam aged it MUST be replaced by a qualified service technician Use a grommet installer suppli
15. ller and h normal wear and product abuse 4 The specified parts covered by this warranty where applicable are as follows a Roller tube against rust corrosion and extrusion defects b Fabric free from quality defects normal wear is not covered c Screen assemblies free from quality defects normal wear is not covered d Torsion assemblies including motor driven assemblies against extrusion defects electrical faults or breakage and d Hardware against extru sion defects 5 In order to obtain the benefits of this warranty you should return the product which you find defective to the Seller named below or to a Dometic Authorized Service Center during the period that this warranty is in effect The original owner is responsible for all charges incurred in delivery of the product to the Seller or Dometic Authorized Service Center and in pick up after the warranty service has been completed To obtain the location of the nearest Authorized Service Center please call 1 800 544 4881 In Canada call 1 519 653 4390 6 Any item returned in the manner described in paragraph 5 will be examined by the Seller or the Authorized Dometic Service Center If it is found that the returned item was defective in material and workmanship the Seller or the Authorized Dometic Service Center will repair the product per the terms of this one 1 year limited warranty without charge for material or labor during the first year of ownership by the original
16. onnections If Applicable EN re a ORR A 0 A 12 MA SIE O e ser A A Ee fac e A eis ai o ETA AO tena eo 12 A RES CO DG iat ieee e eam ead a e e e a eens gu Opa T 42 B Secure Awning For Travel r TE a E EE E A E E IRE ES E 12 CS Keep ITS Ratu React o A E ce ee A a a e AR EN 12 DOCUMENT SYMBOLS N Indicates additional information that is NOT related 3 Indicates step by step instructions 2 to physical injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual has safety information and instructions to help you eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries A Recognize Safety Information This is the safety alert symbol It is used to A alert you to potential physical injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death B Understand Signal Words A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages and will indicate the degree or level of hazard seriousness PACAN indicates a hazardous situation that if NOT avoided could result in death or serious in jury yey Neh Ele indicates a hazardous situation that if NOT avoided could result in minor or moderate injury edie is used to address practices NOT related to physical injury C Supplemental Directives Read and follow all safety information and instructions to avoid possible injury or death Read and understand these instructions be fore installin
17. purchaser CONFIRM THE SERVICE AGENCY IS AN AUTHORIZED DOMETIC SERVICE CENTER DO NOT PAY THE SERVICE AGENCY FOR WAR RANTY REPAIRS SUCH PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE REIMBURSED 7 Dometic LLC will pay freight on replacement parts during the first ninety 90 days of ownership by the original purchaser 8 The Seller does not authorize any person or company to create any warranty obligations or liability on their behalf This warranty is not extended by the length of time which you are deprived of the use of the product Repairs and replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty shall carry only the non expired portion of this warranty 9 Inno event shall either Seller be liable for incidental or consequential damages This includes any damage to another product or products result ing from such a defect Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply 10 Any implied warranty including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for any purpose is limited to the duration of this limited war ranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty can last so the above limitation may not apply 11 THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE No action to enforce this warranty shall be commenced later than ninety 90 days after the expiration of the warranty period
18. rectly Over Edge Of Door 2 Clip door edge guard onto upper corner oppo site to hinge of inner screen door See FIG 2 Prepare Awning Rail Verify awning rail is parallel to RV floor and is NOT warped or curved before installing awning fabric If awning rail is NOT straight awning fabric may wrinkle or stretch Select desired awning rail end on RV into which awning fabric will be inserted Flare widen that end of rail with a flat bladed screwdriver and re move file sharp edges See FIG 3 y If awning is equipped with LED lights flare z top of awning rail opening ONLY Typical Awnings LED Awnings Flare Top And Bottom Flare Top Only Prepare Awning For Installation The awning requires minor preparation before in stalling on RV 1 Carefully lay FRTA on a clean well padded V trough or other well protected surface to pre vent fabric damage 2 Insert top casting into corresponding main arm see FIG 4 PREPARE FOR INSTALLATION 3 Place 1 4 20 X 1 2 hex head screw with wash D Determine Awning Location er through main arm and into top casting Tight en to 65 80 in lb torque See FIG 4 re 1 WAIT IMPACT OR CRUSH HAZARD 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for opposite side Verify mounting surface on RV is flat has solid 5 Rotate awning safety lock lever to roll down po structural backing where fasteners penetrate sition See FIG 5 surface and will safely and secur
19. uct Otherwise product may become un stable and could detach bend collapse Fail ure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury Find a solid structure in RV wall to install bottom mounting bracket Then adjust arm to place bot tom mounting bracket in desired mounting posi tion See FIG 13 FIG 17 amp FIG 18 y Mount directly into RV floor line over molding etc If installing over RV molding a bottom spacer MUST be used See subsection A Optional Compo nents on page 3 to order bottom spacer kits a While one person holds and controls main arm pull lift handle out b Slide adjustable arm up or down until bottom mounting bracket is in desired mounting po sition c Release lift handle to lock in position Lift handle MUST be locked in position to complete installation later steps FIG 18 Bottom Spacer Bottom Mounting Bracket 4 Square arm assembly to RV and FRTA See FIG 19 Measuring from a door or window frame is O acceptable 5 While holding bottom mounting bracket against RV wall mark hole locations See FIG 17 amp FIG 19 6 PIANO FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Verify there are no obstacles inside RV s roof and or walls wires pipes etc Shut OFF gas supply disconnect 120 Vac power from RV and disconnect positive 12 Vdc terminal from supply battery BEFORE drilling or cutting into RV Failure to obey these warn
20. wning closes See FIG 16 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for opposite side Release Preset Tension IMPACT OR PINCH HAZARD Do NOT remove cotter pin from torsion rod at end cap until BOTH top castings are secured to correspond ing main arms and awning safety lock lever is in roll down position Otherwise rapid casting spin off will occur Spring tension will attempt to close the awning quickly and unexpectedly Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury With awning safety lock lever in roll down posi tion straighten remove and discard cotter pin from right end of torsion rod RH end cap See FIG 21 Removing cotter pins will release the factory preset tension To facilitate removal you may need to twist the fabric roller tube as if un rolling awning by pulling the bottom of tube toward you while pulling on cotter pin 11 Awning Safety Lock G Secure Awning Fabric To Awning Rail me 1 EMAIL PINCH HAZARD Maintain a horizontal distance of at least 16 between fully open awning and any permanent object Failure to obey this caution could result in injury Open and close awning four or five times to al low for natural self adjustment of awning fabric See Operating Instructions Verify alignment of awning fabric and awning hardware a If there is misalignment make adjustments accordingly b Cycle awning again to check alignment Ensure arm assemblies are sti
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