Model: Dometic A&E 8500 Awning
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1. 838000D 838100D 839000D 840000 8410000 8471000 8472000 8474000 8475000 8480000 8481000 8481003 8490000 8491000 Series Universal Hardware for use with 8500 9000 USA The Dometic Corp Fabric Roller Tube Assembly This manual must be read and un Lire et comprendre ce manuel avant de derstood before installation adjust proc der l installation a des r glages ment service or maintenance is per de l entretien ou des r parations formed This unit must be installed L installation de cet appareil doit tre by a qualified service technician effectu e par un r parateur qualifi Modification of this product can be Toute modification de cet appareil peut extremely hazardous and could re tre extr mement dangereuse et sult in personal injury or property entra ner des blessures ou dommages damage mat riels Dometic PTY Clayton Vic 838000D 838100D 839000D 840000 8410000 8471000 INSTALLATION 8472000 8474000 8475000 INSTRUCTIONS 8480000 8481000 8481003 8490000 8491000 SERIES UNIVERSAL HARDWARE REVISION Form No 3103837 070 6 02 Replaces 3103837 062 French 3108060 017 INDEX 2002 Dometic Corporation LaGrange IN 46761 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual has safety information and instructions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of acci dents and injuries RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION2. Fabric without hemmed edge Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube See Fig 11 FIG 13D Trim Poly Rope du leaving sufficient da length to tuck in ad place behind the Place open notch open groove in alignment with valance groove END CAP Fabric without Place open notch in alignment hemmed edge with fabric groove ___ Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube FIG 13E y See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in Vk place behind the open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP C Fabric edge folded and hemmed Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube FIG 13F Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove Place open notch in alignment with Open groove FIG 13G LEFT HAND END CAP The Left Hand End Cap is always placed with open notch in alignment with open groove Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck PL place behind groove Open Groove Valance F WINDING TORSIONS 1 Insert torsion winding tool into torsion rod See FIG 7 AWNINGLENGTH ROLLEDUP EXTENDED TURNS TURNS 2 Always have the speed wrench handle at the 6 O clock 8 2 i iti j 9 5 11 positions and turn towards the side of the coach Left 10 5 11 hand end capis turned clock wise andright hand end cap 11 5 11 is turned count
3. tacts the awning fabric This is considered normal and does not affect Q the integrity of the awning REVISION Form No 3108608 013 5 01 Replaces 3108608 005 French 3109197 016 M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Awning Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Awning SATIN HARDWARE ITEM DESCRIPTION No 1 Arm main A1 A6 2 req A1 Handle lift G1 G2 A2 Pop Rivet 4 req A5 Safety lock A6 Catch slider pair Rafter main B1 B3 2 req B1 Bracket asm B2 Bumper rubber B3 Rivet semi tube Rafter secondary C1 C2 2 req C Slider asm C2 Rivet semi tube Arm asm adj 01 02 2 req D1 Foot E1 Rivet semi tube D2 Rivet semi tube Nut special 2 req Knob 2 req EZ pull rod Stake tent 4 req Kit hardware STD Kit hardware screw includes Washer 2 req Screw 2 req Screw 2 req Screw 2 req Nut lock 2 req Washer stop 2 req Screw 4 req Screw 4 req TALL 8482003 001 3104502 293S 830644 308171 020 830587 001 830472 002 830295 536S 830333 141031 143002 053 830463 5115 830463 143002 055 830466 5165 3108708 342 143002 059 143002 058 3104652 007 3105421 014 830152 102 3104257 005 3104125 020 3104852 003 SHORT 8483003 002 3104502 301S 830644 308171 020 830587 001 830472 002 830295 537S 830333 141031 143002 053 830463 5125 8304
4. TORSION ROD ROLLER TUBE most cases adding a few turns of torque to each end will correct the problem If all tension has been lost refer to the following chart and apply the specified number of turns as indicated This must be done with the awning extended two feet away from the coach A amp E Patio Awnings race SERVICE MANUAL TORSION ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Number of Turns SPRING IDENTIFICATION CHART Standard Heavy Duty Wire Dia 120 140 RH Painted red cap end and no paint on stabilzier end Painted red cap end and white on stabilzier end No paint on either end Painted white on cap end and no paint on stabilizer end TURNS OF TENSION 8 8 8 8 MODEL NUMBER 5000 7000 7500 9500 Awning Length Ft 8000 Grande Pavillion 8500 9000 8 6 8 9 6 8 10 6 8 8 10 8 6 8 8 11 6 8 8 12 6 8 8 13 7 9 9 14 7 9 9 15 8 10 10 16 8 10 10 6 16 6 12 17 10 12 12 6 18 10 12 12 7 19 11 13 13 19 6 13 20 11 13 13 21 11 13 13 8 22 12 8 23 12 8 24 12 9 25 12 9 See Spring Indentification Chart for No of Turns AWNING RAIL ale AWNING RAIL TOP CASTING TOP CASTING RIGHT HAND SIDE VIEWED FROM FRONT LEFT HAND SIDE VIEWED FROM REAR When winding the torsion be sure to wind in the proper direction SEVERE INJURIES
5. 1 Where the awning is mounted above the entry door the door roller must be installed on the outside of the door in the extreme upper corner above the door handle FIG 1A Position Wheel Directly over edge Te Door Wheel Above IS Door 1 4 3 8 FIG 1B SCREEN DOO DOOREDGE door screen edge guard must be installed on the outside of the screen door in the extreme upper corner opposite the door hinges FIG 1B When the entry or screen door is opened while the awning fabric is extended low the door roller or edge guard instead of the sharp door corner contacts the underside of the fabric FIG 2 DO NOT ROTATE SAFE T LOCK LEVER 1 4 20 X 1 2 DONOT HEXHD REMOVE MACH SCREW COTTER PINAT THISTIME LOCK WASHER AWNING ORCOVER Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 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 respective top castings using 1 4 20 x 1 2 hex hd machine screws and 1 4 lock washers FIG 2 CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE the cotter pins at this time and DO NOT attempt to rotate the Safe T Lock Lever until installation is complete Lever is pre set in the roll up position FIG 2 FIG 4B SLAT 9000 Awnings FABRIC RAIL FIG 4A AWNING RAIL FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY 3 Prepare the awning rail to accept the awning roller cover
6. The welded seams are the strongest part of the fabric If the fabric has wrinkles or sags it may be due to improper seam welding A close inspection may reveal the seams to be the source of the problem If so fabric replacement would be needed Whenever wrinkles are detected in the fabric stretching of the weatherguard should be performed before the fabric is condemned for bad seams See 2 3 for stretching instructions 2 5 ALUMINUM GUARD The aluminum guard on the Elite 9000 and 9500 is the last 15 inches of the awning that encloses it in the rolled up position and protects the woven acrylic fiber fabric from the environment and elements On 9000 awnings that have the hinge slat which fits Into the awning rail When the awning is fully extended the aluminum guard should have an arch of at least 2 inches The arch helps water to run off rather than between the sections of the guard NOTE The aluminum guard is not waterproof 2 MIN lt lt SLAT HINGE ASSEMBLY FE BOTTOM SLAT ELITE 9000 SHIELD ASSEMBLY To check the aluminum guard for proper arch open the awning to full extension making sure the fabric is taut Hold a flat edge to the bottom of the guard and measure from the flat edge to the inside of the arch at its highest point If the measurement is less than 2 inches the guard should be replaced On both 9000 and 9500 awnings that DO NOT have the hinge slat The arch of the aluminum guard is no
7. 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 WARNING means if the safety information is not followed someone could be injured or killed and or damage to equipment could occur CAUTION means if the safety information is not followed someone might be injured and or damage to equipment might occur Read and follow all safety information and instruc tions Dometic A amp E Systems by Dometic INSTALLATION COVERED BY PATENT 4 524 791 5 351 736 5 566 918 5 383 346 D353 473 others pending Application The A amp E awning with Universal Hardware is designed and intended for use on motorhomes mini motorhomes 5th wheels and travel trailers with straight or curved 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 The Dometic Corporation reserves the rightto modify appear ances and specifications without notice Installation of A amp E Awnings will briefly require three people Use the following procedure to assure a properly installed and properly functioning awning
8. 7 RUBBER SEAL On the 9000 Series awning see Section 2 5 an ex truded black rubber seal is located at the awning rail of the coach The seal slides into the metal hinge which connects the aluminum guard to the awning rail This seal is designed to prevent water from running down the side of the coach To check inspect the full length of the seal for proper positioning and for cuts tears or wrinkles If any of these problems are found the seal should be repaired or replaced On some units it may be necessary to silicone seal the lips of the rubber seal to the awning rail and the top slat of the aluminum guard as shown to prevent water from running down the side of the RV 2 8 TORSION SILICONE SEALANT a TOP SLAT METAL HINGE AWNING RAIL 5 9000 AWNINGS WITH HINGE SLAT The torsion assembly has a wound coil spring which A amp E Patio Awnings provides tension on the roller tube to roll the awning up into the travel position The right hand torsion end cap contains a cam assem bly which prevents the awning from billowing or unroll ing during travel It also allows one person set up of the awning by preventing rollback When difficulties are experienced in rolling the awning up the tension on the torsion should be checked In 6 MACHINE SCREW TOP CASTING WASHER 8 3 16 POP RIVETS END CAP WITH ASSY TORSION SPRING STABILIZER ASSEMBLY IDLER SLEEVE STABILIZER FABRIC
9. ARM ASSEMBLY A amp E Patio Awnings On the Series 9000 awning the top mounting bracket can be mounted lower when possible If the top mount ing bracket is mounted above center of the awning rail the aluminum guard may not cover the fabric completely in the closed position If this is the case relocate the top mounting bracket accordingly The top mounting brackets have slotted holes for the mounting screws allowing them to be adjusted side to side To adjust the brackets close the awning and sight down the main support arm and the main rafter The clearance on each side of the rafter should be approximately 1 4 inch If clearance is not appropriate adjust the top mounting bracket s as necessary 1 6 BOTTOM MOUNTING BRACKETS The bottom mounting brackets are screwed to the floor line of the unit and they support the LK weight of the BOTTOM MTG awning They hv ETT A also provide a roi BOTTOM quick release o MOUNTING MOUNTING to set up the BRACKET SPACER 14 X 2 1 2 HEX HD SCREWS awning in the patio position If a bottom mounting bracket settles sags or becomes loose it can reduce the clearance between the top casting of the torsion and the extension of the top mounting bracket making operation difficult Check the bottom mounting bracket for looseness or settling and tighten or reposition it accordingly for proper operation 1 7 STOP PLUG The stop plug is a mechanical stop that supp
10. CAN RESULT FROM THE SPINNING TOP CASTING USE VISE GRIPS NEVER BARE HANDS TO GRASP TOP CASTING WHILE LOADING TORSION Note Rewinding must be done with the Awning Fabric extended two feet away from the coach 2 9 CAM The cam assembly locks the roller tube from turning in 8 one direction or the other according to which way the cam lock lever is flipped To check the cam lock on the A amp E awning unlock the main support arms Hook the pull rod into the pull strap and try to open the awning Be sure the cam lock lever is in the roll up position If the roller tube rotates 1 2 turn or more the cam lock must be repaired or re placed To check the roll down position of the cam lock open the awning to full extension Grasp the roller tube with your hands and try to turn the tube in the direction it will roll up If the tube can be rotated 1 2 turn or more the cam lock must be repaired or replaced 2 10 STITCHES The side hems and poly ropes of the awning are stitched in with a sewing machine At times the stitches can allow water to leak through to the inside of the roller tube On vinyl awnings the stitches should be sealed with seam sealer available at sporting goods stores This will stop the water from running down the inside of the roller tube For the woven acrylic fabric of the 9000 9500 Series awning Acrylife is an approved sealant When sewing in the poly ropes of the fabric if a straight line is not followed i
11. 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 FIG 3 4 With one person grasping each support arm carefully 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 FIG 4A amp B Feed the roller cover into the awning rail while standing onastepladder third person while two carry the awning assembly to the desired position 5 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 access doors egress windows etc FIG 5A Place top pivot in position over awning rail from below as shown in FIG 5B Align pivot directly behind and centered with the main support arm Rotate the Class A pivot onto the rail by lifting up and out on the rafter Pullthe main support arm away from the top bracket and rafter Mark the top bracket position and predrill the two holes use a 3 16 drill bit in steel Install top bracket over the awning rail Apply sealant to the threads of the two 14x2 1 2 hex hd screws and where the screws enter the coach with clear silicone Secure the top bracket Place main support arm on the to
12. VM Dometic A amp E AWNINGS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 Awning Australia s Favorite Awning For great looks and long life more RVers choose the A amp E Imperial 8500 than any other brand or model Its heavy duty premium vinyl canopy has the rich vibrant Horizon stripe color pattern on top and bottom with color matched weathershield The dependable easy operating A amp E Universal Hardware is available in straight or curved models to fit virtually any vehicle e Large torsion assembly for dependability long life and smooth effortless operation e Patented anti slack rafter pivot keeps fabric tinder tension when moving arms between pivot and carport positions A amp E s heaviest polyester reinforced vinyl fabric side hems for added durability e Exclusive Permaloop pull strap makes it easier to open awning e Lengths 8ft to 25ft in one foot increments Full approx 8ft extension A amp E 8500 Colours 12 Months Warranty Australia wide Easiest to use ergonomic lock knobs BURGUNDY ROSE A amp E Universal hardware CODE DZ ALPINE GREEN PERIWINKLE CODE DY I FAWN CINNAMON CODE EA The color in this chart should be used He GULF BLUE as guide only For exact fabric color CODE DX see A amp E s fabric sample kit RECORD THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A amp Sy ste ms BEFOREINSTALLING THE UNIT Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Place of Purchase
13. bottom left hand corner at the poly rope Now measure from the top left hand corner to the bottom right hand corner as shown below AWNING RAIL WEATHER GUARD FABRIC 1ST POLY ROPE ROLLER TUBE Hi DISTANCE FROM FABRIC TO END CAP SAME ON EACH END In this check the difference of the two dimensions should be no more than one inch If it is more the fabric is out of square and replacement would be necessary 2 3 WEATHERGUARD The weatherguard is the last 15 inches of the 6 X 1 2 TEK SCREW awning that encloses the fabric in the rolled up position It protects the striped fabric from the environment and elements The weath erguard is a heavy 17 oz vinyl fabric AWNING RAIL VINYL FABRIC When the vinyl weath erguard or fabric has excessive wrinkles it will be necessary to stretch the weatherguard or fabric Open the awning and allow the fabric to warm up Remove one Tek screw grasp the weatherguard stretch it and resecure the screw Repeat this procedure for the other end making sure to stretch each side an equal distance keeping the fabric centered between the top mounting brackets Close and reopen the awning three times If wrinkles are still present repeat the above stretching procedure This may have to be done 4 or 5 times before all wrinkles disappear 2 4 SEAMS A amp E Patio Awnings The seams of the vinyl awning are electronically welded together with a heat seal
14. 63 143002 055 830466 516S 3108708 342 143002 059 143002 058 3104652 007 3105421 014 830152 102 3104257 005 3104125 020 3104852 003 M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Awning Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Awning WHITE HARDWARE DESCRIPTION TALL SHORT 8483003 401B 8483003 402B Arm main A1 A6 2 req 3104502 293B 3104502 301B A1 Handle lift G1 G2 830644 830644 A2 Pop Rivet 4 req 308171 020 308171 020 A5 Safety lock A6 Catch slider Rafter main B1 B3 2 req B1 Bracket asm B2 Bumper rubber B3 Rivet semi tube 830587 001 830472 002 830295 536B 830333 141031 143002 053 Rafter secondary CI C2 2 red 830463 511B C1 Slider asm C2 Rivet semi tube Arm asm adj D1 D2 2 req D1 Fact E1 Rivet semi tube D2 Rivet semi tube Nut special 2 req Knob 2 req EZ pull rod Stake tent 4 req Kit hardware STD 830463 143002 055 830466 516B 3108708 342 143002 059 143002 058 3104652 007 3105421 014 830152 102 3104257 005 3104125 020 830587 001 830472 002 830295 537B 830333 141031 143002 053 830463 512B 830463 143002 055 830466 516B 3108708 342 143002 059 143002 058 3104652 007 3105421 014 830152 102 3104257 005 3104125 020 Kit hardware screw includes 3104852 003 3104852 003 Washer 2 req Screw 2 req Nut lock 2 req Wash
15. 6C Snap the foot back into the bracket Repeat for other side FIG 6C APPLY SEALANT TO SCREW THREADS 14 x 2 HEX HD SCREWS BRACKET NOTE If installing over a molding A amp E Standoff Kit 3104781 must be used See Fig 60 7 Install Stop Plugs This step is essential for the proper functioning of all A amp E Awnings Using the lift handle RAISE THE MAIN ARM UP BY ONE HOLE ONLY Install an aluminum stop washer on the inner arm face through the hole closest to the bottom of the main arm with a 10 x 5 8 phillips screw and a 10 lock nut FIG 7 FIG 7 MAIN ARM ALUMINUM 10 LOCK NUT 3 16 DIA HOLE CLOSEST TO 10 x 5 8 PHILLIPS HD THE MAIN SUPPORT ARM SHOULD NOW CLEAR THE TOP PIVOT WHEN THE AWNING CLOSES Repeat for other side 8 Release Pre Set Tension Move the Safe T Lock lever to the roll down position Remove cotter pin that is holding factory pre set torsion The cotter pin is found in the roller tube end cap FIG 8 For easier removal twist the roller tube as if unrolling awning while pulling on cotter pin COTTER FIG 8 PIN SAFE T LOCK LOCK DIRECTION LEVER When cotter pins are removed springs are under tension The awning will attempt to close Keep body clear of hardware and roller tube Discard pin and repeat for other side 9 Secure Awning to Awning Rail Open andclose awning a few timesto allow for natural self adjustment of aw
16. 8 9 Fabric Assembly R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code R3108049 Colour Code 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 SEE INDEX FOR CORRECT COLOUR CODES 8300 8500 9000 REPLACEMENT OF TORSION ASSEMBLY 1 Insertthe leg of the idler opposite the torsion spring screw and washer over the seamed groove of the roller tube See FIG 10 NOTE The idler leg opposite the torsion spring screw has a triangle shape 2 Installation ofanewrollertube may require anotch cutin the side of the groove away from lock lever for each poly rope See FIG 11 NOTE Inserttorsion idler into roller tube before the poly rope is stretched See Section E Step 1 3 Use pliers to stretch the poly rope 1 4 1 2 and tuck it into the notch and place off to the side See FIG 13A 13G Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on opposite end Cut 5 16 wide notch 1 4 3 8 deep in the side of groove away from lock lever 4 Slide torsion assembly into roller tube Identify the end cap B or C refer to FIG 12 Position the Safety T Lock Lever as shown in FIGS 13
17. A 13F The left hand end cap is always positioned with the open notch over the open groove See FIG 13G 5 Mark the location of rivet holes in the end cap on roller tube Drill 3 16 hole Remove any drill burrs from inside roller tube 6 Attach end cap to roller tube with two 3 16 x 3 8 pop rivets Repeat on opposite end TORSION SPRING SCREW amp WASHER IDLER TRIANGLE SLOT OF IDLER OPPOSITE SPRING SCREW ROLLER TUBE SEAM Rig JR ADD TORSION FIG 13A RIGHT HAND END CAP A Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube NOISHOL Gav OL wes gt Ho Place open notch in alignment with open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP A Place open notch in alignment with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush FIG 13B of tube Valance RIGHT HAND END CAP Place open notch in alignment with fabric groove Cut Poly Rope flush with end of tube FIG 13C hemmed edge Fabric without See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove Fabric edge folded and hemmed __ See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove Fabric edge folded and hemmed ___ See Fig 11 Trim Poly Rope leaving sufficient length to tuck in place behind the open groove RIGHT HAND END CAP
18. P When closing the awning the pull strap must be rolled up at an angle from the center of the roller tube This will keep the awning from telescoping forward or rearward and will prevent a bulge from forming in the area where the strap is rolled up A amp E Patio Awnings If the pull strap is rolled up at one end of the awning it can cause the fabric to telescope in that direction during roll up and create a bulge or wrinkles at that end This could cause the awning arm to stay against the side of the coach when trying to open 3 2 CLOSING On the 9000 and 9500 Series when rolling up the awning the roller tube assembly should not be slowed down before reaching the aluminum guard This could cause the roller tube to stall at the guard 3 3 TAUTNESS On 9000 Sereis awnings that utilize a hinge slat see Sec 2 5 To minimize water leakage through the aluminum guard the fabric must be taut when the awning is extended This will keep the sections of the aluminum guard tight against each other Before tightening the black adjustment knob be sure to apply enough downward force on the main support arm to pull the fabric taut 3 4 TRAVEL LOCK The travel lock must be fully released before trying to open the awning SECTION 4 MAIN SUPPORT ARM UNLOCK LOCK TRAVEL LOCK LATCH MAIN SUPPORT ARM TS EC A amp E Patio Awnings AWNING RAIL 4 1 LEAKAGE When water drips down th
19. TAINER 8 32 HEX NUT SD 66 BS RIVET 33 3 16 DIA POP RIVET F passe SERVICE MANUAL broken off the push button assembly must be replaced At times the lock pin of the push button assembly can break off and jam between the push button housing and the adjustable arm assembly making it difficult to extend the main support arm 1 4 ADJUSTABLE ARM ASSEMBLY The adjustable arm assembly allows for telescoping height adjustment of the main support arm and it connects to the bottom mounting bracket to support the weight of the awning If the main support arm cannot be extended freely the adjustable arm assembly should be checked Remove the adjustable arm assembly and check for nicks burrs bends or twists If any deflection is noted the adjustable arm assembly must be replaced For ease of operation apply GO EASY a special lubri cant LIFT HANDLE ARM ASSEMBLY NOTE GO EASY is available from your distributor 1 5 TOP MOUNTING BRACKETS The top mounting bracket supports the main rafter assembly to hold the awning in the open extended position and allows the rafter to pivot into the C channel of the main support arm Each top mounting bracket should be mounted directly over the awning rail so the screws go through the portion of the rail TOP MOUNTING BRACKET TOP VIEW OF MAIN SUPPORT ARM AND RAFTER MAIN SUPPORT ARM 1 4 CLEARANCE EACH SIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM OF
20. atherguard 2 3 Out of square 2 2 7 Fabric does not hang well Out of square 2 2 Tube deflection 2 6 Tek screws 2 12 Seams 2 4 Vehicle sidewall 4 2 Stitches 2 10 8 Must lift main arm s to open or close the awning Stop plug 1 7 Bottom mounting brackets 1 6 9 Awning arm s stay up against side of coach when Top mounting bracket 1 5 trying to open awning Fabric position 2 1 Operation 3 1 Travel lock 3 4 10 Awning will not roll up Rafters 1 8 Cam 2 9 Black adjustment knob 1 9 Torsions 2 8 11 Awning will not stay in rolled down position Cam 2 9 12 Awning billows out when traveling down the road Cam 2 9 13 Awning stops at guard when rolling up Rafters 1 8 Stop plug 1 7 Operation 3 2 Torsions 2 8 Awning rail 4 3 Top mounting brackets 1 5 A amp E gt a DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL Patio Awnings SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO 14 Water leaks through guard Operation 3 3 Guard 2 5 Tube deflection 2 6 15 Water drips down the side of coach Awning rail 4 1 Rubber seal 2 7 16 Water leaks through fabric Fabric 2 11 SECTION 1 HARDWARE COMPONENTS 1 1 NUTSERT OR SPECIAL NUT The nutsert is simply a threaded fastening device used to tighten down the black adjustment knob If the knob will not tighten first remove the secondary rafter assembly from the hardware Turn the knob to determine if the nutsert is stripped or spinning If so replace the nutsert If you cannot turn the knob it will be necessary to replace b
21. e side of the coach the seal between the coach and the awning rail must be checked If improper seal is detected reseal the awning rail 4 2 STRAIGHT Before condemning the fabric for sags or wrinkles the awning rail should be checked Open the awning and sight down the rail to see if the rail or sidewall varies up down inward or outward This must be taken into consideration when checking a fabric 4 3 TYPE 10 prison SERVICE MANUAL There are three types of awning rail used in the RV industry Of these type A and B see below are acceptable for use on the 9000 Series awning that utilizes a hinge slat see Sec 2 5 Type C should never be used on the 9000 Series that utilizes a hinge slat see Sec 2 5 as it could cause a binding problem on the aluminum guard assembly but it is acceptable on the vinyl awnings A B gt OPENING DOWNWARD OPENING OUTWARD OPENING UPWARD
22. er stop 2 req Screw 4 req Screw 4 req M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Torsion Assemblies Part No 3108399 035 TORSION ASSEMBLY RIGHT HAND Part No 3108399 019 TORSION ASSEMBLY LEFT HAND M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Torsion Assemblies ITEM No A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 PART No 730013 001 730297 001 3104384 031 830567 005 3104384 023 830496 012 730013 002 3104384 031 830567 005 3104384 023 DESCRIPTION Spring torsion Rod torsion Pin drive 1 8 2 req Top casting painted w Warning Label Pin drive 5 32 End cap asm painted Spring torsion Pin drive lock 1 8 Top casting painted w Warning Label Pin drive lock 5 32 M Dometic A amp E AWNINGS SPARE PARTS Model Dometic A amp E 8500 9000 Awning ITEM PART DESCRIPTION No 3108399 001 3108399 019 940001 3108340 008 3108340 009 3108340 010 3108340 011 3108340 012 3108340 013 3108340 014 3108340 015 3108340 016 3108340 017 3108340 018 3108340 019 3108340 020 3108340 021 3108340 022 3108340 023 3108340 024 3108340 025 Torsion Asm RH Torsion Asm LH Pull Strap Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Roller tube Colour Code
23. er arm to shortest position Press the arm assembly to the desired height release lever at the bottom end of main arm Swing handle in and allow the lock pull the arm assembly outward to a verti cal position and adjust height Repeat for Whenever heavy or prolonged rain or wind is other side Drive stakes through holes of anticipated or you will leave the awning unat each patio foot into the ground Stake kits tended it is best to close the awning Damage as are available from your awning retailer a result of weather is not covered by warranty button to snap into one of the holes Repeat for other side TO CLOSE AWNING Pull stakes from the ground lower arm to the shortest position swing arm toward the vehicle and snap the patio foot into the bracket Repeat for other side and proceed to next step Raise the lift handle to release the lock button Lower main arm to the stop plug Swing the handle in to engage the lock button in a hole Repeat for other side A Loosen black adjustment knob B Lift slider catch C Slide the rafter arm down to the bottom of the main arm Leave black adjustment knob loose Repeat for other side TO CLOSE AWNING Continued Grasp the pull strap pull to ward you and flip the lock ing lever up to the ROLL UP position Do not release the awning pull strap now It is under ten sion and could snap back against the vehicle side 6 D D Slide the
24. er clock wise to add tension 12 5 11 13 6 12 14 6 12 FIG 14 15 7 13 3 16 7 13 VS 17 9 15 AT 18 9 15 19 10 16 TORSION 20 10 16 WIND 21 AND ABOVE 10 16 Add 6 additional turns to torsion spring when awning is fully extended los 3 After torsion spring is wound to proper number of turns when nails are installed insert a steel pin in the end cap to prevent rapid spin off when reinstalling on coach See FIG 3 Page 2 NOTE Right hand torsion must have Safe T Lock lever in the roll down position 4 Reinstall awning perthe Operating and Installation Manual If the awning is not removed from the coach reverse disassembly procedure IAGNOSTIC SERVICE MANUAL AAE Patio Awnings This program will address the most common system problems associated with the A amp E Patio Awnings supplied by The Dometic Corporation Our intent is to provide you with a guideline of checks to make should you encounter one of the following symptoms SYMPTOM CAUSE REFER TO 1 Black adjustment knob will not tighten Nutsert 1 1 Washer Stack up 1 2 2 Fabric leaks at the roller tube Stitches 2 10 3 Main support arms will not extend Push button assembly 1 3 Adjustable arm assembly 1 4 4 Awning has bulges or wrinkles where pull strap Operation 3 1 rolls up 5 Awning fabric will not roll up straight Fabric position 2 1 Out of square 2 2 6 Weatherguard wrinkled Seams 2 4 Vehicle sidewall 4 2 Tek screws 2 12 We
25. ning Secure by installing a 6 x 1 2 Tek screw into the rail FIG 9A amp 9B Repeat at other end FIG 9A AWNING RAIL 6 x 1 2 TEK SCREW TT BRACKET NS FABRIC AWNING RAIL 6 x 1 2 TEK SCREW f TOP amp BRACKET 10 Operate awning according to the Operating Instructions to check that all parts function properly 11 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 FIGS 8 10A amp 10B FIG 10A MAIN ARM MAIN ARM FIG 10B OPENTRAVEL LATCH CLOSED TRAVEL LATCH TO OPEN AWNING Back to index Loosen the black adjustment knob behind each main arm Using the provided pull rod Hook the rod into the loop of the pull Sunchaser Awnings push travel latch tab toward center of reach up and pull the lock strap and pull the awning all the way arm to disengage ing lever forward to release out 8500 9000 Awnings Flip travel the awning lock latches up Slide one rafter arm up until it snaps into place Pull down and out on the sliding rafter to remove slack from the fabric and tighten the black adjustment knob wrap it around the main arm Repeat for other side Slide the pull strap to the right end of the roller and During rain lower the end furthest from the door to allow water to flow off Pull up on the lift handle and raise the Low
26. orts the main arm when opening and closing the awning It controls the clearance between the top casting of the torsion to the extension of the top mounting bracket This clearance should be 1 4 inch to 1 inch To adjust the clearance raise or lower the stop plug as needed On the 9000 and 9500 Series awning the clearance should be kept to a minimum for best operation A amp E Patio Awnings TOP MOUNTING BRACKET AWNING RAIL CLEARANCE EXTENSION MAIN SUPPORT ARM STOP PLUG N MAIN ARM 10 LOCK NUT 3 16 DIA HOLE CLOSEST TO MAIN ARM 1 8 RAFTERS The rafters telescope from the top mounting brackets to the main support arms to provide tension on the fabric in the full open position If the rafters are bent or twisted this will hinder the operation of the awning Open the awning and remove the secondary rafter from the main support arm Now sight down the main and secondary rafters and check for any bends twists or deflection If one or the other rafter is y _ MG not true it should be ON MAIN RAFTER replaced 22 Be SECONDAT RER ft SLIDER 1 9 BLACK ADJUSTMENT KNOB The black adjustment knob tightens the secondary rafter to the main rafter to keep the fabric taut in the full open position When closing the awning the knob should not be tightened down until after the awning is rolled up and the travel lock is engaged rase SERVICE MANUAL Attempting to open the awning without fi
27. oth the nutsert and the black adjustment knob NUTSERT 4 On some arm assemblies the nutsert has been replaced with a SPECIAL NUT If the knob will not tighten first separate the rafter assembly Turn the knob to determine if the special nut is stripped If so replace the special nut If you cannot turn the knob it will be necessary to replace both the special nut and the back adjustment knob SPECIAL NUT NOTE The special nut could be a large hex nut as well as the one shown 2 1 2 WASHER STACK UP Washer stack up merely means the proper positioning of the washers on the stud of the black adjustment knob Remove the knob and check for proper washer position The plastic washer should be against the main rafter and backed by the metal washer for stiffness If the stack up is not proper it should be corrected 4 SECONDARY RAFTER lt PLASTIC WASHER METAL WASHER lt ADJUSTMENT KNOB 1 3 PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY The push button assembly locks the main support arm to the adjustable arm assembly and controls the height of the awning in the open position To check it open the awning to full extension Look inside the main support arm and activate the push button to see if the locking pin is moving in and out of the hole in the adjustable arm assembly If the locking pin does not move or has been SD 66 BS RIVET LIFT HANDLE LOCK BUTTON 3 16 X 1 4 GRIP ALUMINUM POP RIVET a BUTTON RE
28. p pivot FIG 5B TOP BRACKET 14 x 2 1 2 Universal Hardware Mounting 1 WARNING After the top bracket has been mounted do not pull the bottom of the arm assembly away from the side of the vehicle with the Safe T Lock in the roll up position Damage to the torsion lock can occur which may cause the torsion to malfunction Liftthe arm handle releasing lock button and CARE FULLY extend the inner arm to the ground to support the awning FIG 6B Repeat for the other side FIG 6B RELEASE LEVER BRACKET PATIOFOOT Install Bottom Brackets Snap the patio foot on the bottom of the inner arm into the bottom bracket FIGS 6A amp 6B Insure the arm top casting is resting on the top pivot Lift the main arm handle and slide the inner arm up to the desired mounting position Select the best supporting structure i e mount directly into the floorline molding etc Release the handle and slide the inner arm down until the handle lock button snaps into a hole Close the travel latch Mark position of bottom bracket holes into the floorline Pre drill two 3 16 dia holes through the marked loca tions Drill 7 32 dia into steel Disconnect bottom bracket from patio foot and secure it to the coach using two 14 x 2 hex head screws Apply sealant to the threads of the two 14x2 1 2 hex hd screws and where the screws enter the coach with clear silicone FIG
29. pull strap to the cen ter and using it to control speed allow the awning to return to the vehicle side Note Allow the strap to wind diagonally to prevent a bulge in the fabric Tighten black adjustment knob Sunchaser Awnings Squeeze rafter into arms to engage latch 8500 amp 9000 Flip travel lock latch down Repeat other side Your awning is now ready for travel A amp E ACCESSORIES FOR COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE A amp E Slide Topper protects your slideout unit A amp E Patty O Mat under your awning looks great and keeps dirt from being tracked into your RV e A amp E Window Awnings keep your RV cooler and protect your furnishings from sun damage Ask your RV dealer to show you these quality accessories and more from A amp E HELPFUL HINTS FOR AWNING CARE Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up as soon as conditions allow roll it out and let it dry before rolling it up again This will help prevent mildew and rotting Mildew does not form on the fabric itself but on the accumulated dust dirt and grime Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic Refer to cleaning instructions below for fabric care Always make sure the awning is extended high enough before opening the entry door Apply silicone spray lubricant as needed to keep the awning s moving parts operating smoothly For ease of operation on hardware rub candle wax on all sliding surfaces A amp E 8500 and SUNCHASER Ab
30. rasion weather and long hours in the sun are vinyl s worst enemies To avoid these problems you will need to keep your awning clean Use a mixture of 1 4 cup dish soap 1 4 cup bleach and five gallons of fresh water Soap the open awning with this mixture then roll it up and let stand for five minutes Rolling up of the awning will apply the mixture to the underside of the fabric Unroll the awning and hose off the top and bottom with clean water Repeat if necessary and allow to completely dry A amp E 9000 In addition to its beauty and soft translucence woven acrylic fabric offers the advantages of strength and breathability It is water repellent but because it is a woven cloth it is not water proof To keep your acrylic awning clean simply hose it off occasionally and let it dry Do Not Scrub Avoid touching the underside of the 9000 canopy when it is wet To do so will break the surface tension of the water and encourage seepage through the fabric Because woven acrylic is of a much lighter weight than vinyl shifting may occur if the awning and pull strap are not centrally aligned with the fabric roller tube while the awning is being rolled up If necessary roll the awning out and adjust the alignment WHEN TO GET MORE HELP A N If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by reviewing this user s guide contact a qualified Dometic service technician Note A slight travel line may appear where the door roller con
31. rst loosening the black adjustment knobs can damage the slider of the secondary rafter making it difficult to open the awning SECTION 2 FABRIC ROLLER TUBE ASSEMBLY FRTA 2 1 POSITION For the awning to operate properly the fabric must be positioned properly in the awning rail and on the roller tube Open the awning and check the position of the fabric between the top mounting brackets If the fabric is not centered remove the tek screws center it and replace the screws CLEARANCE FROM FABRIC Jo END CAP 6 X 1 2 TEK SCREW SS be 2 AWNING RAIL TOP BRACKET VINYL FABRIC When the fabric is properly positioned next check the position of the fabric on the roller tube The clearance from the end cap of the torsion assembly to the edge of the fabric must be the same on each end If it is not adjust the fabric on the tube as necessary On the Elite 9000 and 9500 awning the fabric is held in place to the weatherguard with 1 8 pop rivets Check the position of the fabric at each end of the weather guard If the fabric has shifted remove the pop rivets center the fabric and re rivet 2 2 SQUARE If the fabric on the awning is out of square it could cause the fabric to telescope in one direction when rolling up or to not hang properly in the open position ononosne SERVICE MANUAL To check fabric for square measure from the top right hand corner of the fabric not the weatherguard to the
32. t could cause the fabric to hang SERVICE MANUAL improperly A close inspection of the stitching could reveal the cause of a sag or pucker 2 11 FABRIC A 9000 AND 9500 The awning fabric is woven acrylic not vinyl It is water resistant but not waterproof Once a year it should be cleaned with Canopy Clean and resealed to maintain its water resistance Acrylife is an approved sealant for the 9000 9500 fabric Follow the directions for application of Canopy Clean and Acrylife NOTE Avoid touching the underside of the awning fabric when it is wet as this breaks the surface tension of the water causing it to seep through B 8500 AND GRANDE PAVILLION The awning fabric is vinyl It is waterproof Once a year it should be cleaned with Canopy Clean and treated with Vinyl Formula 201 to protect and extend the life of the fabric Follow the directions for application for Canopy Clean and Vinyl Formula 201 Contact your distributor for these products 2 12 TEK SCREWS The Tek screws are the two screws installed through the awning rail of the coach They keep the aluminum guard from shifting in the awning rail On vinyl and some acrylic awnings see Sec 2 5 they keep the fabric from shrinking with age If one Tek screw is missing the fabric will pull toward the remaining Tek screw causing the fabric to wrinkle 6 X 1 2 TEK SCREW 2 AWNING RAIL TOP BRACKET FABRIC SECTION 3 OPERATION 3 1 PULL STRA
33. t important as the fabric goes under the aluminum guard and attaches the awning to the awning rail 2 6 ROLLER TUBE A amp E race SERVICE MANUAL Patio Awnings A VINYL STRIP B HINGE SLAT TOP SLAT D MAIN SLAT E AWNING RAIL HINGE SLAT B TOP SLAT C VIEW RH END 5 o Fe 5 16 EE BOTH ENDS MAIN SLAT D VIEW RH END INSTALL TOWARD 5 16 CHANNEL INSTALL TOWARD AWNING RAIL CANOPY PORK hs HINGE SLAT TRIP AY POO 1 4 CHANNEL Ing eal INSTALL A 1 8 EACH END VINYL STRIP 9000 AND 9500 WITHOUT HINGE SLAT SERVICE MANUAL The roller tube is a 3 1 2 inch diameter tube It has three symmetrical grooves to retain the poly ropes of the awning fabric If the fabric appears to have more than normal sag the roller tube deflection must be taken into consideration Depending on the length of the awning the roller tube can deflect from one to five inches with the awning in the open position Installing a tension rafter will usually remove 80 per cent of sag and roller tube deflection All awnings 22 feet and longer should be installed with heavy duty hardware which includes a center tension rafter a center supporter and heavy duty adjustable arm assemblies If the roller tube is bent it will bounce up and down when opening and closing the awning On the 9000 Series this can cause the aluminum guard to leak because the guard assembly may not be tight 2
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