9/7/06 827500 848500 Awning Installation Instructions
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1. 76 Tall 76 86 Main Arm Length 73 61 76 92 Short 61 Tall 73 Adjustable Arm Length 57 57 72 72 Short 57 Tall 57 Main Rafter Length 54 71 71 Short 54 Tall 66 Secondary Rafter Length 32 5 44 5 93 0 Do Short 44 5 Tall 32 5 MODEL SERIES 8485000 501 8485000 502 8485000 507 Height Range 76 86 64 76 94 107 Note Standard Duty is used with 8500 and 9000 Awnings 21 and below Heavy Duty is used with 8500 and 9000 Awnings 22 and above Note Model 8485000 408 amp 827500 408 has one Short Arm and one Tall Arm 8485000 408 Rain shed is in Tall Arm only Replace in part number with B Polar White H Mende R Champagne S Satin U Black V Gold 8275000 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions INSTALLATION COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PATENTS 4 188 964 4 524 791 5 351 736 5 351 827 9 383 346 5 472 007 5 516 244 5 566 918 5 924 465 5 732 756 5 944 085 6 006 810 6 098 693 D353 473 D366 763 D395 170 D428 266 D429 894 others pending A APPLICATION The standard A amp E awning is designed and intended for use on motorhomes mini motorhomes 5th wheels and travel trailers with straight sides For curved sides please see the separate Hardware List in the Dealer Service Manual for the appropriate model Important Read and understand ALL of the follow ing steps before beginning installation Do2. FIG 3 Top Casting Lock Lever Cotter Pin Top Mounting CL Bracket Main Arm 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 After attaching both arms rotate the Safe T Lock lever to the roll down position Straighten remove and discard left cotter pin only See FIG 3A Bracket 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex Head Machine Screw 4 Remove the rafter assemblies from the hardware and store in a place for re installation after Step 7 This will reduce the opportunity for the rafters to become unlatched and scratch the vehicle during installation 5 Prepare the awning rail to accept the awning roller cover Select the end from which the awning shall be fed then widen that end of the rail with a flat screwdriver and file off any sharp edges Unwind fabric one revolution before feeding awning fabric into awning rail This will allow enough space between side wall and awning hardware to feed fabric into awning rail See FIG 4 8275000 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions Before 6 With one person grasping each support arm care fully lift the entire assembly upright Keep the two arm assemblies parallel to each other to avoid damage due to twisting Carry the awning to the prepared awning rail end See FIG 5 Fabric Roller Tube Awning N z Assembly Rail T lt a Arm Assembly Feed the awning into the awning rail while standing on a stepladder third person while two carry
3. USA SERVICE OFFICE Dometic Corporation 2320 Industrial Parkway Elkhart IN 46516 574 294 251 1 CANADA Dometic Corporation 46 Zatonski Unit 3 Brantford ON N3T 5L8 CANADA 519 720 9578 For Service Center Assistance Call 800 544 488 1 w Dometic SE A amp E Systems RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BEFORE INSTALLING THE UNIT Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Place of Purchase 8275000 Series Sunchaser II 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware FABRIC ROLLER ING 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 Modification of this product can be extremely hazardous and could result in personal injury or property damage INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REVISION Form No 3309802 027 8 06 Replaces 3309802 01 9 French 3309803 025 2006 Dometic Corporation LaGrange IN 46761 8500 PLUS 9000 PLUS SUNCHASER II FRTA TUBE ASSEMBLY A AVERTISSEMENT Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de proc der l installation a des r glages de l entretien ou des r parations L installation de cet appareil doit tre effectu e par un r parateur qualifi Toute modification de cet appareil peut tre extr mement dangereuse et entrainer des blessures ou dommages materiels 8275000 amp 8485000 SERIES HAR
4. the awning assembly to the desired position 7 Install Top Brackets After the complete awning assembly has been threaded into the awning rail check to be sure that its position allows for solid mounting of the top and bottom brackets and that support arms are in desired location not restricting use of doors ac cess doors windows etc See FIG 6 Reinstall rafter assemblies into the hardware The top mounting bracket can be placed in several different positions in relationship with the awning rail Some awningrails have a drip channelto catch water as it runs off the roof and drain it to the front or rear of the coach Find a solid structure inthe coach wall to anchor the 14 X 3 hex head screw The relationship of the solid structure with the awning rail willdetermine the position of the top mounting brackets The top mounting bracket can be placed over on or under the awning rail as shownin FIG 7 7A amp 7B Ifthe top mounting bracket cannot touch the side of the coach because the awning rail is too wide a stand offis available This will allow the top bracket to clear the wider awning rail Partnumber for the one stand off is 3109623 003 and 50 count package 3109623 550 Important If top bracket must be mounted over top railas shown in Figure 7B care should be taken to note radius roof construction If radius cap molding is rub ber there could be the possibility for water leaks if top bra
5. 00 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions FIG 10 Main Arm LL 3 8 Dia Hole 5 16 18 Bolt and Closest To Main Arm _ jlock Washer Le pe f Inner Arm an 0 5 16 18 x 1 s Shoulder Bolt b The model 8485000 hardware has the water dumpfeature The stopis aslide attached tothe main arm with a 6 20 x 44 screw It performs the same function as the stop bolt mentioned in 8a Position the arm as directed in step a Slide stop clip down the main arm until it rests on top of the adjustable arm Using a pencil draw a line on the hardware for the slider stop location Open the awning and drive the 6 20 x 44 self drilling screw through the hole inthe clip and the hardware Install the clip on both main arms c Ifthe water shed adjustable arm is telescoped so far into the main arm thatthe lift handle does not engage the adjustable arm it may be necessary to prop the main arm so that the distance between its lower edge to the bottom foot is consistent with the non water shed standard side A block of wood or any other non marring material my be used to maintain the proper distance until the stop clip is secured using the 6 20 x 44 self drilling screw as described in Step b See Figure 10A 9 Release Preset Tension Check to see if the Safe T Lock lever is in the roll down position Remove right cotter pin that is holdin
6. DWARE Important Instructions must stay with unit Owner read carefully 8275000 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual has safety information and instruc tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents 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 op erating instructions UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS Asignal word WARNING OR CAUTION is used with the safety alert symbol They give the level of risk for potential injury AWARNING indicates a potentially hazard ous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazard ous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury 07 0ER0 EE Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion which if not avoided may result in property damage Read and follow all safety information and instruc tions 8275000 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SERIES 8485000 401 8485000 402 8485000 405 8485000 407 8485000 408 8275000 401 8275000 402 8275000 405 8275000 407 8275000 408 Height Range 16 86 64 76 18 91 94 107 Short 64
7. alling a 6 x 1 2 Tek screw on each end See FIG 12 Model 8485000 requires the stop to be installed in the water dump arm while awning is Stop Clip open See FIG 10A 11 Operate awning according to the Operating Instruc tions to check that all parts function properly 12 Secure Awning for Travel For added security and rattle free travel tighten rafter knobs secure travel latches and insure torsion lock is in the roll up position See FIGS 11 amp 13 N Dometic The sign of Comfort
8. cket is fastened against the rubber molding In those applications it is recommended that the top leg of the bracket be fastened against the awning rail flange as shown in FIG 7 Note Top rafter bracket assembly is independent of the main support arm assembly Mount Top Bracket 14 x 3 Hex Head Screw Top Pivot Rafter Awning Rail With Drip Channel gt Mount Top Bracket nie ne Below Awning Head Screw 8275000 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions Awning Rail With 7 Install Bottom Brackets Snap the patio foot on the Drip Channel bottom of the inner arm into the bottom bracket See FIG 8 Insure the arm top casting is resting on the top pivot Liftthe main arm handle and slide the inner arm up to the desired mounting position Select the 14 x 3 Hex best supporting structure i e mount directly into Head Screw the floor line molding etc Over Awning Rail Mark position of bottom bracket holes Predrill two 3 16 diameter holes through the marked locations Drill 7 32 diameter hole if into steel Apply silicone sealant to screw threads and where the screws Rafter enter the coach Secure the bottom bracket to the coach using 14 hex head screws See FIG 8 Repeat for other side Note If installing over a molding A amp E Standoff Kit After the top bracket has been mounted do AL ree tneenet ae not pull the bottom of the arm assembly away from the side of the vehicle wit
9. g factory preset tension The cotter pin is found in the roller tube end cap See FIG 11 For easier removal twist the roller tube as if unrolling awning by pulling the bottom of the tube toward yourself while pulling on cotter pin Discard pin FIG 10A Drive In Stop Clip aaa Adjustable Main Arm Arm STANDARD SIDE WATER SHED SIDE Stop Clip Shown Against Edge of Adjustable Arm Upper Edge of Adjustable Arms May or May Not Match From One Side to the Other This Dim Must Match For Both Sides of Hardware Block of Wood or Other Non Marring Material Stop Bolt Nut Shown Installed in Standard Side 8275000 amp 8485000 Series Universal Plus Hardware Installation Instructions 6 X 1 2 EK SCREW AWARNING When cotter pins are removed from the tor sion spring tension will attempt to close the awning Keep body clear of hardware and roller tube AWNING RAIL While holding the pull strap move the Safe T Lock lever to the roll up position The awning should now roll up snugly against the vehicle side See FIG 11 FIG 11 SAFE T LOCK TR Lever Direction Roll UP g CL Roll a mit ji q FABRIC EDGE Squeeze Travel Lock Cotter Pin 10 Secure Awning to Awning Rail Open and close awning a few times to allow for natural self adjust ment of awning Insure the arms are still positioned directly in front of the top brackets Secure by inst
10. h the Safe T Lock in the roll up position Damage to the torsion lock can occur which may cause the torsion to malfunction Top Pivot FIG 9 Molding Bottom Wall Bracket Align top bracket directly behind and centered with the main support arm Standoff Lift the arm handle releasing lock button and CAREFULLY extend the inner arm to the ground to support the awning Pullthe main support arm away from the top bracket and rafter Mark the top bracket position and preadrill CAUTION the two 3 16 diameter holes drill 7 32 diameter if This step is essential for the proper function into steel Install top bracket with two 14 X 3 hex head screws See FIGS 7 7A amp 7B Apply silicone sealant to screw threads and where the screws enter the coach Place main support arm on the top pivot Repeat for the other side ing of all A amp E Awnings 8 Install Stop Bolt or Clip a 8275000 Standard Arm Go to step b if install ing 8485000 model Using the lift handle RAISE THE MAIN ARM Bottom UP BY ONE HOLE ONLY Wall Install the 5 16 18 x 50 bolt inside the inner Bracket arm through the hole closest to the bottom of the main arm Secure with a 5 16 18 lock washer and acorn nut See FIG 10 Repeatstep a on opposite side THE MAIN SUPPORT ARM SHOULD NOW CLEAR THE TOP PIVOT BY 1 2 WHEN THE AWNING CLOSES SEE FIGS 7 7A amp 7B Lift And Snap Patio Foot Into Bottom Wall Bracket 82750
11. metic Corporation reserves the right to modify appear ances and specifications without notice A amp E awnings can be installed by one person with brief help from two others Use the following procedure to assure a properly installed and properly functioning awning 1 Whenthe awning is mounted above a square corner entry door a door roller and guard NOT INCLUDED mustbe installed per FIG 1 and FIG 2 toreduce the potential of damage to the fabric Rounded doors may not require a door roller if the door will not damage the fabric Wheel Above Door 1 4 3 8 Co Entry Door Position Wheel Directly Over Edge Of Door Note If installing the awning over a square door the A amp E Single Door Roller Kit is part number 830304 and acarton of 50 is 830304 003 FIG 2 Door Edge Guard Important The 8485000 Series hardware is manufac tured with the Rain Shed Feature an adjustable arm designed to automatically lower to the water shed position This arm can be placed on either the Right or Left end of the Fabric Roller Tube Assembly FRTA however itis recommended that it is placed on the end the farthest away from the door 2 Carefully lay the fabric roller tube assembly on V troughs or other well protected surface to prevent fabric damage Secure arm assemblies to the re spective top castings using 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex head machine screws and 1 4 lock washers See FIG 3
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